Rue Jolie: March 2012

Saturday 31 March 2012

Nue 19.04

Keep on tracking on the designers I've met at the Fairs during the PFW, I would like to tell you about Nue 19.04, whose artistic director is Cyril Paillot.
The first thing that strikes the eye and the mind is the strength and breath that breathes its inspiration in drawing on the arts such as music, painting, travel and history. These creations reveal a virtuous relationship with materials, how they must fit the body and a mixture of smooth and rough where the union of color and contrast it offers them are like a combination of bitterness and passion for sensuality. His passion and his desire for originality enabled him to create a world that has opened the doors of his business of 17 years. Two years later, he presented his first collection. And throughout his career he has invested, has dreamed of his collections and has materialized with passion on behalf of various brands. NUE 19.04 is now the result of these experiments, a brand sensual, sassy, and rock delicate. The fluidity and transparency of certain materials, chiffon silk satin, cotton knit extra fine, curl and wrap themselves with more rustic materials such as cotton, leather or washed denim worn .......Of this shock, a new identity is born, destined to be a single but multiple.

Winter 2012

Summer 2012

For further info, please contact info@nue1904.com or check http://www.nue1904.com

Friday 30 March 2012

30 years of Guess

Guess is celebrating 30 years! And who would be the best one to stamp its campaign? The Guess' face from 20 years ago, the German supermodel Claudia Schiffer, as well as photographer Ellen Von Unwerth!
The nostalgic black and white campaign was inspired in the early 90s one!
The capsule collection is composed by 15 pieces, among them we can find printed jeans and a cut-off waistband jeans!

Check it out at www.guess.com

What to wear - Menswear

What to wear - Menswear by Hacket!

Hacket has been given several tips on what to wear in differente occasions.

Inspired in a very preepy dandy look, the British based brand offers 8 different looks and I have selected some of them!

Garden Party

Garden parties are increasingly dressing up affairs and more often than not require sophisticated semi-formal attire. If strictly formal attire is the word, refer to our "Wedding" look for accepted formal attire worn to such events. A considerate host will indicate the direction for correct dress code, though in summary, the correct tone for gents will usually be smart trousers, a crisp shirt and a lightweight jacket, a tie is optional.

The British weather, aside when you dress for a garden party, consider wearing colors that will compliment the garden surrounds, although darker colours for jackets and trousers may be preferable and will hold up better as seating at tables may not be an option, and you may find that the resting place for your plate is your lap!

White Tie

'White Tie' is the pinnacle of formal dress for gentlemen and is unwaveringly specific in terms of dress code. Once the reserve for opera, ballet, charity balls, and royal events, the standard White Tie evening attire is the pre-requisite for those attending grand dinners and city occasions such as embassy and Lord Mayor functions. The black tailcoat is cut very high at the front and has a peaked lapel; the tail should finish at the back of the knee. Trousers are black formal trousers, with satin seams on the outside leg, never with turn ups or cuffs, trousers have a fish-tail back and thus, are worn with braces instead of a belt. A white starched Marcella waistcoat, a wing collar, attached with two studs, a white plain stiff-fronted cotton Marcella tunic shirt, and a white Marcella cotton bow tie, self tie of course.

Polo

Picnicking on ‘Smith's Lawn’ within the Great Park at Windsor or divot stomping at halftime, Polo is an outdoor sport, so dress according to the weather.

If you happen to be a guest in the VIP section or if the polo match you're attending is a major tournament, charity benefits match or special event, you may want to dress up. Opt for sophisticated, comfortable yet tailored looks, colors should be classic and subdued, and your ensemble should not attract undue attention. A classic cut linen suit and tie or bow tie will make the grade.

Cricket/Tennis

There are no strictly observed dress codes for the Ashes or Wimbledon, but a British gent sees every occasion as fair game for dressing up. Iconic British sporting events can be no better served than in a simple ensemble of fresh linen shirt, club tie, smart navy blazer and crisp white cotton or linen chinos. However, consider that cricket and Wimbledon tournaments can turn into a long day and being outdoor events and British summer weather being what it is, dress with a meteorological eye and consider taking a sweater to ward off the evening chill.

To check all the looks and to buy online go to hacket.com

Tuesday 27 March 2012

Helmut Newton in Paris!

Get ready, fashion photographer's lovers!

Helmut Newton Exhibition is in town!

Until June 17th, the German photographer exhibition "La bande annonce" will be shown at the Grand Palais.

Best known for his work at french Vogue, he was extravagant, sometimes shocking. Newton's work has sought to restore the beauty, eroticism, humor and sometimes violence which his sensitivity allowed him to reveal from the social world he frequented, surrounded by fashion, luxury, money and power.

The exhibition features over two hundred images, almost exclusively of original prints or "vintage" made under the supervision of Helmut Newton. Polaroids, working prints of various sizes, monumental works are among the presented pieces. The exhibition also presents an extract of the film by June Newton (photographer's wife for sixty years): Helmut by June.

all pictures by helmut newton

General info:

Grand Palais, Galerie sud-est
24/03 to 17/06/2012 : Everyday, except tuesday. From 10h to 22h. May 1st (Bank Holiday) will be closed.
Full price: 11 euros
Reduced price : 8 euros
Buy online: http://www.digitick.com/helmut-newton-entree-simple-css5-rmn-pg51-ei151257.html

Monday 26 March 2012

Spring Micro Trends!

ELLE has put together some professional's opinion about the next Spring Micro Trends!

VOLUME

“Sleek, flat hair is definitely out this spring. What we will be seeing instead is lots of volume in the form of big 40’s waves and Bardot inspiredboufants. Back-comb is key for creating a lot of height through the crown. Use a soft bristle brush and brush in one direction to avoid knotting.Accessorise with a dainty headband to keep it modern.”

Hair Stylist, Adam Reed

Group Exercise with Heart Rate Monitoring

“People are moving away from personal training, which can be very expensive, and are reverting back to group exercise. But group exercise is changing –heart rate monitors are the way forward. Each member wears one throughout the class, with the data from the belt projected on a screen for the instructor.This way they are able to make sure that each individual in the class are working within the parameters best for them. It’s a way of delivering a personalapproach in a group environment.”

Personal Trainer and Founder of The Token Yard Club, Giuseppe Minetti

Colour

“The Beauty Halls are full of the joys of spring at the moment and reflect the oncoming season’s obsession with colour. The juicy neon brights and candypastels that we saw so much of in fashion is just a striking for eyes, lips and nails. The new bronzers are peachy and are so easy to apply. Expect a riotof colour.”

Harrods General Beauty Merchandise Manager, Annalise Quest

Pastel Nails

“Sherbet, zesty shades of lemons, dusty pinks, spearmint greens, soft peaches, sky blue and pale lilacs are really the only colours to be seen on nailsthis coming season. Take your inspiration from the Chanel and Louis Vuitton spring/summer shows. It’s a sweet and feminine palette which is best worn onshort, rounded nails.”

Mavala Nail Ambassador, Jenny Draper

Jelly Lips

“The make-up look of the season is glossy, juicy, jelly-like lips. At the spring/summer Y-3 show in New York, I gave the girls a bold flash of intense pinkand layered it with a clear gloss for a juicy, wet finish. To make it wearable, keep the rest of your make-up subtle so that all the drama is played out onyour lips.”

Max Factor Global Creative Design Director, Pat McGrath

Classic Ingredients

“It’s all about revisiting classic ingredients but with modern skills and technologies like new distillation techniques. The time is right for a revival oflily of the valley scents. The elusive rich but delicate smell of lily of the valley seems to epitomise all that we are looking for in 2012. Lily of thevalley is feminine and mysterious, natural but with a touch of the exotic. Our old friend, aromatic tuberose is also seeing a resurgence in popularity. The2012 fragrance palette is simple but elegant floral freshness; classic but innovative.”

Head Perfume Archivist at Les Senteurs, James Craven