Flattering Red Carpet 2015 Gowns

The imposing appearance of the stars is definitely supposed to be grand in real terms  of what fashion is about and what other design of attires than the formal Red Carpet 2015 Gowns can be the ideal nail downs for the media publicity.  From the Emmy awards to the, Oscars till the Jazz couture trends, the latest inclination towards a princess image with a myriad of stunning Red Carpet 2015 Gowns is all the hype with the most popular trends brought to the table.

Trailer Gowns were some of the inspiring looks in the run up on what the stars actually have to inspire you with  for your formal fashion trends. The foremost popular celebrity red carpet fashion look is that of the trailing full gowns. Yes, the Cinderella inspired thespian formal gowns in the strapless, one shoulder and plunging designs have the splendor of hues and creativity of designer invested talent to jazz up the look of the celebrities with elite gestures.

Thigh-slit A-line Red Carpet 2015 Gowns carrying a ruched top made ostentatious with a shoulder strap of fanciful pearls and beads was an amazing pull off by Beyounce who had the charm of her curves to flatter up the trend of the design all the more. Richness of fabrics has been the punch line of these styles with materials like satin, grip and chiffon really making the creative dresses all the more delightful to watch.

Sleeveless plunging necklines have been the evergreen trends that have given formal fashion some awe-inspiring outlays that can carry an ocean of smart and sassy presentations.  Lustrous fabrics like satin have been a fashionable style walked with immense grandeur with floor length ruffled hems, full A-line, Straight Drop down and many more enticingly well turned-out Red Carpet 2015 Gowns that look amazing with the bare armed-look.

Creative Gowns are the heart and soul of celebrity Red Carpet fashion  Dresses 2015    out of which the fairytale inspired formal gowns stole the limelight with their sensationally glamorous impression. Penelope is one such celebrity to site who made her grand appearance with the charm of a pastel shade bare shoulder attire the added length trailing behind is a factor that grips the vision for longer durations.  With the Red Carpet 2015 Gowns giving a full width presentation on the lower mid lengths, the tops are featuring high quality artistry to compliment the dazzling celebrity image.

Separate Gown Styles have been some of the freshest add-ups in the Red Carpet 2015 Gowns which offer majestic looks to the stars with separate attachments making a superb approach to flaunt off a sexy and perky top look followed by royal impact down below. The latest wave of celebrity maternity fashion has worked well with these trends and made their bumpy look  all the more ravishingly graceful.

Fancy Neckline Figure Hugging Gowns in tight materials like jersey are some of the hottest drift in vogue in the league of the new celebrity fashion which fully parade out the body line and dish out a sexy way to walk down the red aisle. Glittered, gemmed and sequined dramatic necklines outlines simply outshine the image with the best of combinations of hues and make them simply irresistible.

Side Flapper Designs are some of the greatest sips of inspiration for your; especially when you’re in pursuit of the best styles that can make that difference to your outlook. Merging up the popular thigh slit strapless gowns and other hot designs with added side attachments of fancy flappers in waved and ruffled designs that edge out gloriously, marks a new era were celebrity fashion rests on the pillars of immense artistry.

 Front cutout gowns yet again are some of the tantalizing likes of the celebrities from the upcoming spell of Red Carpet 2015 Gowns. Simple full sleeved gowns with a sheer front cutout make it an adept design that befits perfect stance of celebrities to go viral in terms of fashion on the red carpet.

Sheer gowns run as the catchiest and richest forms of celebrity formal attires which have the audacious impression of exposures earning the celebrities some real fashion credit in the most modern term of fashion. From the wrap around Grecian gowns to the strapped and bondage sheer gowns, the fascinating line up of Red Carpet 2015 Gowns is an irresistible collection to watch if

Pauline Dress pattern

The Pauline Dress features the cross over top (a little more modest this time, for the cold season) with 3/4 length sleeves.  The pleated waistband was changed for one with straps that can be knotted at front or back.

Good news?

IF you really love the pleated waistband (I do!) you can use it with the Pauline Dress, just be careful to use the Paula skirt as well, since the Pauline skirt pattern is slightly shorter than the Paula.

Here are some more pictures:

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Materials

Printed patterns
ballpoint needle
Matching thread
Scissors

Click here for the Measurement Chart


Printing Instructions:

This printable PDF pattern is assembled BY OVERLAPPING THE PAGES 1/2 centimeter.  That will make it easier to assemble and avoid further fitting issues.

The pattern comes in letter size paper.

To print this pattern, go the PDF document. Select  FILE -- PRINT.
This will be the layout of your pattern:

It will print 35 pages. Wait until all the pages are printed before taking them from the printer; it will make it easier to assemble.

When finish printing, place the pages as the layout below. Then use tape to put them together. Now cut the pieces.

You can also check here for a step-by-step tutorial

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Sometimes, there are problems with the printing process and the patterns come in the wrong size (a little bit smaller).

To avoid this, check the 1 inch square inside of the front bodice pattern. It will help you to see if the patterns are the correct size.

The PDF pattern comes in sizes from 4 to 22 (US Size). If you have any doubts about the sizes, please refer to the body measurement chart above.

The colors for each size are:

Size

4:  Black
6:  Red
8:  Green
10:  Blue
12:  Orange
14:  Purple
16:  Yellow
18:  Pink
20:  Light Green
22:  Brown

This pattern comes with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise.

Yardage:

For 60'' wide fabric:  2 1/2 yards

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Simply Elegant Knit Dress Tutorial

Instructions

1. Place the front bodice pieces and the back bodice piece together, right sides facing.  Close the shoulders

2.  Cross the front bodice pieces and pin the sides, including the back bodice sides.  Sew along.

3. Fold the neckline area and sew along. 

4.  Fold the armhole area and sew along

5.  Waistband:  Sew along the side.
6. Create 3 pleats  1/2 inch wide each.  Iron them flat.

7.  Place the waistband and the bodice together, right sides facing.  Pin and sew along.

8.  Skirt:  Close the sides of the skirt

9.  Place the skit and the waistband together, right sides facing.  Pin and sew along

Finish the skirt by making the hemline.

And it is ready to go!

Thanks again for visiting us!  I hope you enjoy this project and wear it everywhere :)

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Hyderabad designer takes Banjara designs to London-New York festival

Designer Varsha Mahendra with Banjara women showcasing their work.

Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based designer and her refined presentation of authentic embroidery work by Banjara women has created quite a buzz at the first Women Empowerment Luncheon, as part of the London-New York (LDNY) Festival held at the UN headquarters.

 

Representing India on the global platform, Varsha Mahendra, a former desig-ner from NIFT, showcased her collection that was infused with quintessentially Indian handlooms like Khadi, Ikat, Kalamkari etc.

 

With the increasing need for survival in cities, many Banjara women, who were born with a flair for the art form, are becoming daily wage labourers. This initiative focused on empowerment of women artisans to keep both the craft alive and also generate income. 

 

“I have always been passionate about empowering women who are already into some form of business and help them reach larger audiences. These women are traditional designers and their foundation is deeply rooted in the country.

 

It is indeed a proud feeling to showcase this on a global platform. Many have been working at construction sites to meet their nee-ds and there are no next generation weavers or artisans in such a case. They have a special skill and are very talented.

 

Their embro-ideries haven’t been commonly used as they are raw and rustic. I had to refine them,” claimed Ms Mahendra. She has made her presence felt among women designers from Ethiopia, Mongolia, Palestine, Papua New Guinea and Peru. 

Too good to eat: Gown made entirely out of chocolate

Downton Abbey's costume designer Caroline McCall has made a chocolate dress. (Photo: PH)

London: Downton Abbey's costume designer Caroline McCall has made a chocolate dress by using nine stone of milk, dark and white chocolate.

The gown, which is strapless with a fitted bodice and elegant tulip-shaped skirt made from leaves in varying shades of brown, pale green and chestnut, is made from more than 60kg of Lindt Excellence chocolate, Metro.co.uk reported.

McCall created a template of the handcrafted "Deco Diamond" dress using material and then food artist Paul Wayne Gregory recreated parts of the gown in chocolate and sprayed other parts with the chocolate, coating the entire thing in the sweet stuff.

The Lindt's master chocolatier Stefan Bruderer said that from the first sketches that took inspiration from such a timeless period of decadence, they knew they had the makings of an exquisite design combining the high fashion and gastronomy.

The dress that was created in three months will be unveiled at the Chocolate Show on October 16, 2014.

Double the creative power

Tarun Tahiliani designs based on the twins’ art.

Hyderabad: Art finds a canvas in fashion as the artworks of the Singh Twins, Rabindra and Amrit Singh have inspired couturier Tarun Tahiliani’s latest collection. The London-based artists are well known for their colourful, pop-art large-scale interpretations of intricate miniatures. 

 

The story goes that the twins became fascinated with Mughal miniatures while visiting India with their father, and decided to pursue a career in art instead of medicine contrary to their family’s wishes. The twins were also told that Indian miniatures are not relevant, and that they should be focusing instead on studying Matisse, Gauguin and Picasso. 

 

Of their struggles, Rabindra and Amrit say, “We told them that Gauguin and other artists had been influenced by Indian and other foreign works. So, why were we being denied our way of expressing ourselves? When you live in a predominantly Western society, you are naturally expected to fit into the norms of that world, whether with respect to your social behaviour or the way you dress.

 

As Asians growing up in the UK we were seen as backward and made to feel that we were outdated. For them the traditional institutions of India, like arranged marriage and extended family systems, were derogatory. But through our work we have always tried to challenge that notion and believe that regardless of what people think, we should value our roots and cultural identity.” 

 

Of course the twins’ art is now celebrated the world over. Tarun Tahiliani is the latest to be inspired by their work and has brought out an entire collection based on their works. So how does that make them feel? “We feel elated. He is a fellow artist. His material is fabric and our material is paint. It is inspiring to see an artist like him take inspiration from our work. It is inspiring too to see how carefully he has taken the essence of our paintings, colours, aesthetic and designs and moulded them to his fabrics,” the sisters say.

 

The sisters look to both the past and the present for inspiration. “We describe our own work as half-modern or Past-Modern (as opposed to Post-Modern). Many people think that tradition means old fashioned, boring, outdated and has no relevance in today’s world. But we feel quite strongly that it still has a valid place in society. We are generally inspired by politics and society. We see ourselves very much as social commentators through the work that we do. So we are very much into finding out about the latest developments, craze, trends and what society is most fascinated by and we respond to that as artists. And we try to create a debate around various issues, be it the ‘cult of celebrity’ or the war in Iraq,” they say. 

 

Apart from painting, the twins are also authors and filmmakers. They believe that for a creative mind, the medium is secondary: “You express yourself in different ways.” 

 

They add that they’ve been inspired by Tarun Tahiliani to explore a new series of works. “We are looking at the history of textiles in India. We might include something about the sinister side of the industry, not from the Indian context, but dealing with unpaid labour and slavery. We’d like to educate modern consumers.”

Filler alert for festivity

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has also been reported to use Thermage session for her glow

With Diwali falling this week, most gift bags are full of food items. But this is also the time of the year when women with busy lives head to beauty clinics to refresh themselves and their skin. And there are many celebrities who have taken to derma fillers and botox to look great. Models like Cindy Crawford is reported to use these procedures for flawless skin. Actress  Gwyneth Paltrow has also been reported to use Thermage session for her glow. Closer home, various Bollywood actors use these quick remedies to look their best.

 

Many women prefer conventional anti-ageing and beauty treatments and are happy to get a Botox shot or a session with dermal fillers like Juvederm that smoothen out fine lines and wrinkles. Some also come with interesting demands like lip augmentation or neck lifts. While earlier, beauty salons used to be the ultimate destination for women during this season, today they are seeking better and longer lasting treatments as compared to topical facials and bleaches that consume time and money but have only limited results. Here is when a number of non-surgical cosmetic procedures attract them.

 

For middle-aged women looking for skin rejuvenation and a younger look, Botox and dermal fillers like Juvederm are among the most desired quick shot procedures. While Botox injections can help reduce the frown lines, crow’s feet, dermal fillers take care of the finer lines around the mouth, around the eyes. The hyaluronic acid based fillers play another vital role as they give your skin a glow and radiance through their deep hydration mechanism. As hyaluronic acid binds water, it increases the level of hydration and thus helps the skin glow.

 

Experts feel that the impact of the procedure lasts upto a year, beyond the festive season. Many women are happy going for such procedures once annually. Some other procedures include medifacials to deeply hydrate the skin, chemical peels and microdermabrasion for exfoliating the dead skin and reducing blemishes. For the new-age woman, looking  good is a part of her lifestyle. These do not cost too much and are more suitable for the modern day women. 

 

The author is a dermatologist  in New Delhi 

Lady Gaga buys USD 24 million mansion

Los Angeles: Pop sensation Lady Gaga has reportedly splashed out USD 24 million on a new mansion. The 28-year-old singer, who grew up in New York City, purchased her first home in California, reported TMZ. A real estate source said the 'Bad Romance' hitmaker bought a huge compound in Malibu from the founder of Warner Bros Worldwide Consumer Products Division, Dan Romanelli.

The lavish property, which has a secret entranceway, sits on six acres and boasts five bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, an elevator, pool, gym, wine cellar, two-lane bowling alley, bocce ball court, eight-horse stable and walk-in closets. Romanelli put the house on the market for USD 24.95 million in May 2013. The blonde beauty previously insisted she would never buy a house in Los Angeles after sampling the lifestyle there in 2011.

The Grammy Award winner, who is dating 33-year-old actor Taylor Kinney, started renting a luxurious penthouse apartment in New York City last year for USD 22,000 a month.

Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta passes away at 82

NEW YORK: Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, whose classic-lined formal wear made US first ladies starting with Jacqueline Kennedy shine, has died at 82, US media reported Monday.

The Dominican-born American fashion icon was called on to dress first ladies -- from Kennedy to Nancy Reagan to Laura Bush among others -- when the event called for something with a regal touch.

Though he hails from the Dominican Republic, de la Renta moved to New York in 1962, and found a kinship with American designers over their lack of pretense in aesthetic.

When automobile heiress and socialite Anne Ford married in a quiet home ceremony in 1965, she chose de la Renta to create this knee-length gabardine gown with crystal beading.

He was also a go-to man for something elegant for actress and fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker, of 'Sex in the City' fame.

The Dominican-born De la Renta - who also lived in Spain and France before coming to New York - was among a group of designers that also included Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene who helped put the U.S. on the map in the late 1960s as a home of serious fashion. De la Renta worked at Lanvin in Paris.

His specialty was elaborate, embroidered eveningwear. First ladies Laura Bush and Hilary Clinton both wore de la Renta gowns to inaugural balls, and Penelope Cruz and Sandra Bullock wore his work on the red carpet.

De la Renta catered mostly to his socialite friends and neighbors, but eyed more mass appeal with several fragrances and accessories licenses. 

Appart from dressing top Hollywood actresses, he even dressed some of our very own Bollywood divas. Actress Sridevi stunned in this black ensemble at the IIFA awards.

'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto also walked the Cannes red carpet in a red and gold Oscar de la Renta creation. 

Hollywood star Kristen Stewart chose to wear this gown at the movie premier of the last instalment of the 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2'.

Singer Taylor Swift at the MET Gala in an Oscar ensemble.

George Clooney's wife Amal also chose this stunning custom made gown for their wedding in Paris last month.

The exhibit featuring designs from the beginning of de la Renta's career in the 1960s to present day is arranged by themes.

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The designer, who reportedly passed away at his home in Connecticut, had been awarded the lifetime achievement award of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

London Fashion Week: Moschino RTW Spring Summer 2015

Moschino Spring Summer 2015 London Fashion Week Photos: Alessandro Garofalo / Indigitalimages

The theme: For Ages 5 and over. The look: Barbie Doll - lifesize - with all accessories included. A ready to wear collection for Spring 2015 that is mad, colourful, fun, and wild. Definitely the most unrealistic, outrageous, over the top and exaggerated pop cultural trend that will no doubt be a glorious hit for Moschino, especially since Bubblegum Pink is also one of the Top Fashion Colours for Fall 2014 Winter 2015. From Business Woman Barbie dressed in a sparkling pink skirt suit to Roller Skating Barbie, who rolled down the catwalk to the beat of the music, to Work Out Barbie, dressed in a pink tracksuit carrying dumbbells, and a legally blonde Boarding a Plane Barbie who strutted down the runway with her matching carry-on luggage. The non-pink looks in this défilé were just as bold - if not bolder; Barbie at the Spa wrapped in a white terry cloth dress; a spoof Chanel Barbie in a skirt-suit decorated entirely in monochrome sequins; Ghetto Fab Barbie in gold chains...and more gold chains. Finally Cowgirl Barbie wore sequined blue jeans, fuchsia boots and a 70's vintage chic long-sleeve blouse. Many of the outfits were accessorized to the maximost with plastic-fantastic handbags. While it doesn't matter that Barbie is well over 55 years old, we should all aspire to resemble Mattel's iconic plastic toy - regardless of your age. So is this another New Low of High Fashion? No such thing. It’s The New Order of Fashion.