The popularity of Grecian gowns are due to their ability to flatter almost any body style and their comfortable femininity which is why celebrities like Hilary Swank have chosen to wear them for their premiere events.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Modern Goddesses
The Wall Street Journal style section featured an article this past Sunday on the re-emergence of Grecian style gowns appearing in droves on the fashion runways and red carpet events. Designers such as Donna Karan and Monique Lhuillier presented their modern version of the toga during New York Fashion Week last month, the dresses characterized by draped or pleated fabric and ruching.
The popularity of Grecian gowns are due to their ability to flatter almost any body style and their comfortable femininity which is why celebrities like Hilary Swank have chosen to wear them for their premiere events.
The popularity of Grecian gowns are due to their ability to flatter almost any body style and their comfortable femininity which is why celebrities like Hilary Swank have chosen to wear them for their premiere events.
Monday, October 19, 2009
It's Never too Early...
...to start your holiday shopping. Many of our retailers have set our Christmas collections and our customers have informed us that certain styles are already sold out. The Associated Press reported that retailers are favoring more traditional holiday decor this season; with red, green and gold, tartan plaids and family-oriented gifts and merchandise.
Our recent sales reports are reflecting the same trends. Our photo ornaments are wildly popular, as well as our family hearts and stars, and our remembrance collections.
To find a retailer, please visit our website http://gloriaduchin.com/features/?id=6
Our recent sales reports are reflecting the same trends. Our photo ornaments are wildly popular, as well as our family hearts and stars, and our remembrance collections.
To find a retailer, please visit our website http://gloriaduchin.com/features/?id=6
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Mod Gets the Nod
'With our continued interest in mid-century decor, it's no surprise to see pop art back for a visit' says Kim Cook of the Associated Press about Mod home decor making a comeback. 'Think of Roy Lichtenstein's blown-up comic book art; 2001: A Space Odyssey and Andy Warhol's Campbell's soup can.' The bright colors and sleek, space influenced designs are sure to bring a lively mood and a nostalgic feel to any space.
For some mod in your stocking this year, look for our silvertone lips keyring with red glitter and Swarovski crystal dotted "Kiss".
For some mod in your stocking this year, look for our silvertone lips keyring with red glitter and Swarovski crystal dotted "Kiss".
Monday, October 5, 2009
The Red White and Blues
As a follow-up to last week's Emmy fashion report, US magazine spotted another color trend that appeared at the event: red, white and blue. Although not intentional, the rich jewel colors that the celebs chose for their red carpet gowns make a very patriotic color statement.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Emmy Fashion Trends
The weekly magazines released their Emmy fashion reports this week, forecasting several new trends in fashion and design. What I liked most about the gowns at the awards show was the use of color. Celebrities branched out from black, white and red, and incorporated fuscia, navy and shimmering gold.
Some of the other trends spotted at the event: intricate lacing as seen on Olivia Wilde's Marchesa gown, glittering stones and metallics seen on Christina Applegate and Sandra Oh, and ornate jewelry pieces such as large brooches.
When I was looking through the fashion pages at the use of color and stones, I thought about our pewter Mother heart and Father star ornaments. We updated them this year with fuscia and sapphire Swarovski crystals with matching chiffon ribbons. They make beautiful gifts for family members and add red-carpet color to your tree!
Some of the other trends spotted at the event: intricate lacing as seen on Olivia Wilde's Marchesa gown, glittering stones and metallics seen on Christina Applegate and Sandra Oh, and ornate jewelry pieces such as large brooches.
When I was looking through the fashion pages at the use of color and stones, I thought about our pewter Mother heart and Father star ornaments. We updated them this year with fuscia and sapphire Swarovski crystals with matching chiffon ribbons. They make beautiful gifts for family members and add red-carpet color to your tree!
Monday, September 21, 2009
New York State of Mind
The landscape of New York is in a constant state of evolution, from the Financial District to the Upper East Side. The island of Manhattan is currently going through an architectural Renaissance, modernizing the look of the city and turning once avoided neighborhoods into shopping and dining meccas. The lastest issue of Elle Decor, describes some of the latest additions to the city including the Bowery's New Museum pictured below, designed by Japanese architecture firm SANAA.
One of my favorite new sites to visit in New York is the High Line park. The urban park is a revitalization of a 1930s elevated freight train track and just opened to the public this past June. Visitors to the city can also stay above the park in the Standard New York Hotel (featured below). Although the skyline of New York City is always changing, the city always remains on the forefront of culture, fashion, architecture and design.
One of my favorite new sites to visit in New York is the High Line park. The urban park is a revitalization of a 1930s elevated freight train track and just opened to the public this past June. Visitors to the city can also stay above the park in the Standard New York Hotel (featured below). Although the skyline of New York City is always changing, the city always remains on the forefront of culture, fashion, architecture and design.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Beatlemania
The remastered versions of the Beatles entire catalog was released on iTunes on 09/09/09, on the same day "The Beatles Rock Band" video game also hit store shelves. Their music has lived on for more than forty years, and their eccentric fashion sense that expressed the creativity and individuality of their songs has also proved the test of time.
Bright colors, shimmering fabrics, sequins, glitter and military style fashion jackets are still seen on celebrities today. The Fab Four broke all of the rules in fashion and never stopped experimenting with their own style. Express yourself with some unique designs in your home, on yourself, or even on your Christmas tree this season.
Source: Design-Options.com
Bright colors, shimmering fabrics, sequins, glitter and military style fashion jackets are still seen on celebrities today. The Fab Four broke all of the rules in fashion and never stopped experimenting with their own style. Express yourself with some unique designs in your home, on yourself, or even on your Christmas tree this season.
Pewter butterfly with psychadelic yellow glitter epoxy by Gloria Duchin.
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