I was a little hesitant to post this image as I have no idea who designed this stunning creation of a dress. My sister always advises me, to try to post designer information whenever possible. If anyone knows who the designer is, please let me know.
The fit; the beading, the swirl of the train, with its Pucciesque print {could it be Pucci?} is in a word… Gorgeous! The print reminds me of the beautiful latte art some baristas are able to create with steaming milk; a skill in itself, which can take years to master.
While perusing for ideas, I came across these gorgeous images relating to fashion, from the African diaspora. The colours are simply stunning, which causes the images to simply pop from the page. I’m totally loving the dress above. This couple looks like they just got married at city hall and are now about to paint the town every colour under the sun.
There are many wonderful designers coming out of the African continent, it’s time they had more of a visual presence throughout the fashion industry.
We need more of these fashions readily available to us here in the States. If you design gorgeous garments, jewelry and/or accessories, please contact me at lana@maylana.com; I’d love to feature you on this blog. See my blog post “Where Do You Sika” featuring designs by Phyllis Taylor the owner of Sika Designs, who is of Ghanaian descent and is based in London. Click here.
Kiara Kabukuru & Debra Shaw in Christian Dior Haute Couture
The Trina Turk capsule collection for Banana Republic, which was released yesterday, is in my opinion very Miami. Swirls of pinks, purples, blues, greens, and oranges. This colourful collection makes you want to sit fly out to the Caribbean to a swanky hotel and sit in a lounge chair by the infinity pool, while you sip delicately on a Pimms cocktail. Now wouldn’t that be lovely!
My favourites from the collection are a short strapless dress and a one shoulder number, going for approximately $150 and $130 respectively.
Love the one shoulder dress!
Love this dress!
This collection will probably go quickly, so mosey on over to www.bananarepublic.com to buy your little piece of vacation paradise.
While perusing a newly discovered, shopping site, Obaz www.obaz.com, I came across this stunning bracelet which is called the Elvissa cuff, and loved it so much, I decided to do more research. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that it’s created by a British company named Bex Rox, with a showroom and studio based in Nottinghill in London (my neck of the woods).
The designer Bex Manners was born and raised on Spain’s Balearic Islands. Her company Bex Rox was launched in 2006 and the rise has been amazing to say the least. I can see why! When you visit her website, you are confronted with the most beautiful and unusual pieces of jewelry. This is not your everyday run of the mill trinkets; these are statement pieces large and small with a lot to say. I’m sure they will be conversation starters if you were ever to own one.
I wish I could post all of the pieces, because they truly are beautiful, but take a visit to her site www.bexrox.com; I’m sure you’ll find something there. A couple of my favourite pieces are the featured bracelet above and the kissing seahorses. There are also a number of variations of the same bracelet. Bex Rox prices range from $100 and up.
What is obaz? Well obaz which is short for online bazaar, lets anyone create their own group of like-minded buyers looking to get a good price on the same product. A minimum of 25 people have to be in a group to haggle for a product. oBaz hagglers will then reach out to merchants or manufacturers and leverage the group and their own negotiating expertise to get the best possible deal. This could be a win win situation, as you’re able to purchase products under the going retail price.
OK, fabulous people, I need your help here. I love Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs handbags. Marc’s bags will last you a life time, I think they’re pretty much indestructible. I love the sturdy tumbled leather and the heavy metal hardware. One thing you will notice about a Marc Jacobs bag is that they are heavy! The bag empty has to weigh at least 2 pounds and by the time you put all your stuff in, you’re carrying around 6 pounds worth of stuff! That’s why I’ve got such good contours on my arms, because I’m constantly working out when carrying my bag.
Anyway, I’m always on the look out for a nice Marc Jacobs (I already own 3) and I came across the Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Natasha crossbody bag. When I saw the electric blue, I was smitten, and was all set to order when I came across the fuchsia! I’m really loving the electric blue, but I need your help to make a final decision. So here’s the poll, which would you choose?
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