Exotic! Strike a pose, Resort Fashion in Rajasthan

photo credit: see below

This is one of my favorite photos. I like the tunic with its green and blue patterns, the rich sequin beading. This Look has such an Indian feel, the architecture if definitely Mughal. My guess is, this location is probably somewhere  in Udaipur. I have a very similar tunic. See Me in Kuala Lumpur in my Indian inspired tunic soon. 

Enjoy,

Jasmin

photo credit: Elle magazine Germany, Summer 2008, www.Elle.de, photographer: unkown

Catch the Star Dust at Kensington Palace

Summer 2013, Fashion Rules at Kensington Palace, London

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Fashion Rules: Dress From the Royal Collections.

The Summer Exhibit at Kensington Palace 2013 offers a glimpse at Royal fashion, through different times, highlighting 3 different Royal personalities.

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The young Queen Elizabeth II

The style of a Queen. The show features regal and ceremonial gowns by designers Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies. Crinoline style full skirts with a tight bustier, A-line style with elaborate embroidery was the regal Look in the 50s. In the 60s styles changed to a more body conscious column or shift silhouette. Many of the gowns for official visits are designed with a nod to the host country in style details, color and jewelry.

 

photo credit: see beloHRH Princess Margaret

The Queen’s sister was a Royal Princess with magic Star Dust surrounding her and a rebel heart. She lived a lifestyle of her own, stretching the rules of the palace. Her fashion style evolved from the traditional British conservative princess style, a formal Haute Couture Look of the 1950s, right along with British society. The 60s and 70s showed a more experimental design style more demonstrative of her changing life style.

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Diana, Princess of Wales

The unforgettable Royal bride of the early 1980s, who went from demure young “girl” to sexy and modern woman, before her untimely death in 1997. Her style evolution from young Royal wife to modern fashion Trend setter in later years also defined the fashion pulse of the moment, the late 80s and 90s.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see 3 portraits of very different Royal styles and a tour of the public rooms at Kensington Palace, with their whimsical modern artifacts set amidst a historical home.

This exhibition is skillfully curated by Cassie Davies-Strodder.

Find Out more, see more photos, in Fashion Talk! then of course, Event to Attend!

 Enjoy,

Jasmin

Photo credit: The Royal collection, various, Camerapress, G.images, Cecil Beaton, Lord Lichfield, Lord Snowdon, Mario Testino, others.

For more information: hrp.org.uk/Kensington Palace

Help! Need tips on great spots to visit for my upcoming trip to Malaysia

photo credit: Harper's Bazar, Travel Hot 100 for 2013, photographer: Muncasi

Soon, I will be traveling to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, and some areas in the country side. Then on to Singapore.

If You, fans, readers, followers of my blog, have any suggestions for a special place to visit and report, please let me know through the Contact Me form. I look forward to hearing from you about suggestions for places to visit, other than those on my itinerary.

Of course, I won't be travelling in quite such formal attire as this beautiful woman, I will be reporting and showing you pictures of my next travel adventure in upcoming posts. Only 2 more weeks.

Many Thanks,

Jasmin

Also see my post in Get Set to Jet!

Reminder! Until July 6, 2013, Don't miss exhibit "Haute Couture"

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This exhibit is an absolute Must See in Paris, it will be over soon.

July 6th is your last chance. I will have the opportunity to show you more photos in my next post. This time, I will focus on Swarovsky crystals featured and talk about the history of Swarovsky.

Hurry to the Ville de Paris, Hotel de Ville, City Hall.

I am working on showing you more photos of this exhibit. Also, don't miss a clip on Youtube about this exhibit. Then follow me to Fashion Talk!, here on this site.

Enjoy,

Jasmin 

Where: Exhibit "Paris haute couture" At 'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, Paris City Hall, 4ieme Arondissement, Paris, France

Hôtel de Ville
Salle Saint-Jean
5 rue Lobau, Paris 4e

Métro : Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau, Pont-Marie, Saint-Paul

When:  March 2 2013 – July 6 2013

more information:  www.paris.fr/haute-couture

Sponsored in part by Swarovski, Ville de Paris, Musée Galliera

In collaboration with the Musée Galliera, Paris, curated by Olivier Saillard, Directeur du Musée Galliera, Assisté de Emmanuelle Serrière.

photo credit: all photos exhibit: Paris Haute Couture, Musée Galliera, Ville de Paris, Mairie de Paris.

A fun photo shoot at Dolce&Gabbana

Here's a fun picture I came across, in Elle Germany, from the photo shoot for the advertisement for Dolce & Gabbana shown in a previous post below. When I see this photo I can just imagine how much fun they all had...

Hope you enjoy seeing this.

Jasmin

photo credit: Dolce & Gabbana, Elle Germany

Summer 2013, The Coronation 60 Years Anniversary

photo credit: see below, photographer: Cecil Beaton

Summer 2013 Exhibit at Buckingham Palace:

The Coronation 60 Years Anniversary

This Summer at Buckingham Palace, we can glimpse a glittering look back to another time. The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953.

The exhibit takes us back to a time long ago. A slice from the past that puts the Present in perspective. We not only see The Queen as a young woman. This was a moment of beauty and glamour, just after the dark days of WW II, when the reality of daily life was still grim, hope for a modern future in Europe seemed to be a promise far too great to realize.

 This is an opportunity to see the Coronation dress worn by The Queen, designed by Normal Hartnell, in its great splendour among the surroundings of the State rooms of Buckingham Palace. 

Several objects from the day of the Coronation in 1953 and from The Queen's Coronation 1953 exhibition are on display.

Find Out more in Event to Attend!

Enjoy,

Jasmin

 

Photo credit: Coronation portrait, HM Queen Elizabeth II, photographer: Cecil Beaton, Historic Royal Palaces, The Royal collection,

all Photos: The Royal collection,

La Dolce Vita a l'Italiana

photo credit: Dolce&Gabbana.com

Nothing says Resort Fashion Riviera style as this advertisement by Dolce & Gabbana.

The slight 50s style, makes me feel I want to be on a beach at the Amalfi coast. This photo has a nostalgic Glamour feeling. The Spring 2013 line by Dolce & Gabbana has a nostalgic 50s feel, a refined seductiveness, while at the same time a modern interpretation of classic patterns and style.

For the day time the Look is full skirts, or very figure hugging, flower patterns with lace accents, or bold stripes with baroque print elements.

The evening Look is often Leo print or sequins or wild patterns. Certainly a Look that puts a focus on your curves and make you feel sexy or playful. It just oozes a certain Joy for Life we seem to forget sometimes in our busy day to day existence.

Enjoy,

Jasmin

photo credit: Dolce&Gabbana.com,  www.dolcegabbana.com Dolce & Gabbana Seen at Saks 5th Avenue, Palm Desert

Party ready in Palm Springs

photo credit: Elle magazine 3/2013, Germany, photographer: Pasquale Abbattista

These fabulous party outfits were set into the perfect back drop, the William Kiessel estates here, in South Palm Springs. This is a wonderful creation by Gucci in Mint silk.

Just what I would like to wear to my next cocktail party. See more of the photos in Fashion Talk!, here on my site.

Enjoy,

Jasmin

photo credit: Elle magazine 3/2013, Germany, photographer: Pasquale Abbattista