Shine Like a Star in CC Skye
The CC Skye collection is definitely the jewellery brand of the moment and the ultimate if you want to be seen wearing what the ‘A’ Listers are adorning. The CC Skye collection based in Malibu, was launched in 2004 and brand are renowned for creating pieces which are funky and edgy, yet elegant and sophisticated.
CC Skye’s hand-made designs perfectly combine boho style with glam rock and have thus attracted a host of fashion forward fans celebrity fans including Nicole Ritchie, Daryl Hannah, Courtney Love and Paris Hilton as well as being featured on popular television shows. The new CC Skye jewellery range includes a gorgeous selection of bangles, bracelets, rings and necklaces, many incorporating beautiful gold designs with leather and jewel detail. Miley Cyrus perfectly demonstrated what a cool and fresh brand this is whilst wearing a CC Skye bracelet at the premiere of her film ‘Bolt’. Made from Italian leather and 18K gold, the
double wrap luggage bracelet is one of the most popular pieces within the collection and absolutely makes a style statement looking uber cool with casual jeans or dressed up. The range is geared towards a trend focused crowd and the rings certainly have an element of bling whilst remaining boho!
CC Skye is perfect for the summer and would look fantastic teamed with either a simple sundress for a cool daytime look or a little black dress for evening glamour. The brand is popular among the most hardcore of fashionistas but as it is carefully handcrafted, the pieces are excellent quality and will remain staple pieces for years to come. Definitely the jewellery brand to invest and be seen in this summer!
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Flower Power!
Summer 2008 certainly seems to be catering for every fashion style no matter what your taste. Be it American retro or safari chic, there really is something which allows everyone to shine in the summer sun. For the more girly girls out there the trend has gone all botanical inspired with many floral prints on clothing, accessories and shoes.
Retro floral dresses are currently very popular among celebrities such as Kate Moss, Nicole Ritchie and Rachel Bilson and can be found in many high street stores such as Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Wearhouse and River Island. The style is heavily influenced by the 40, 50s and 70s style tea-dresses. Feminine blouses teamed with flared jeans are also a chic alternative if you are not a fan of dresses. Similarly if you want to wear florals but you wish to incorporate a tougher edge, this season the flower prints have emerged bigger, brighter and bolder than ever with a slightly more abstract element. The key to adapting the look to suit you is how you accessorise and team pieces together. A soft feminine floral dress looks great with metallic footwear, and avoids that ‘Little House on the Prairie’ look. To go even further, the dress can be vamped up with a pair of strapped Gladiator sandals, or even heavy boots to create an extreme bold contrast.
It is also essential to consider your body shape when working this trend. To flatter your figure to its full potential with floras, if you are of a curvier build, match a printed skirt with a block colour top (or vica versa) to draw attention to your best area. If you have a slim frame, try a more eclectic look and team a printed t-shirt with a floral skit to create a stylish clash.
A great alternative to dresses and skirts is the revival of the jumpsuit. There are a number of floral versions on the High Street and these make for great ready-to-go festival wear.
If florals are really not your thing but you still want to inject an element of flower power into your look, then the key is in accessories. There are a number of silk scarves, handbags, flower inspired chunky jewellery and shoes which add an elegant hint of the floral trend to your summer style.
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Hot Hair Looks for Summer 2008
Summer 2008 is all about accessorising the hair with scarves and hair bands – and the brighter the better! Headscarves are a perfect way to embrace this season’s ethnic style; they are extremely versatile and can be worn in a variety of different ways. For maximum effect, wrap the scarf around your forehead and push over your head, tying under your hair whether tied up or let loose – sweep the fringe and loose hair away from the face and the scarf will delicately frame your features. This style is most effective with a bright or patterned fabric. For a more boho, hippie style look allow the hair to fall around the headscarf and wear with this season’s maxi-dress and gladiator sandals. The headscarf is a fantastic summer accessory which can hide a multitude of hair sins and instantly transforms your look. It is also a great way to experiment with bold vibrant colours and in the summer heat, acts as a hair protector.
One hair trend in particular which has been seen on numerous celebrities such as Micha Barton, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Nicole Ritchie is the 70’s hippie look whereby a thin hair band is worn around the forehead. This look is very simple to achieve and works best with longer, wavy hair. To adapt this look for the evening, wear a metallic, beaded or jewel embellished hair band for an added injection of glamour. Many luxury designers such as Chanel have a gorgeous exquisite selection of hair bands whilst the high street also offers affordable but beautiful options. This look is perhaps not quite so versatile or suited to every day wear but very effective for festivals and summer events.
The colours and designs of hair accessories are typically very feminine and girly but for those more sporty types, neon 80’s colours and accessories are back including the much missed visor. Plain hair bands are also a great option in one block colour such as black and gold and make for a simple, understated yet stylish look.
The key summer hair trend is definitely all about keeping the style natural (yes, put the GHD’s away!) and really dressing the hair up. The use of a simple headband or scarf is a fantastic way of injecting style into casual daywear and glamour for the evening.
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