Fashion
Getting, Wearing and Caring for the Perfect Jewelry
For many people, jewelry is the ultimate accessory. It can immediately enhance any outfit, dressing up even the most basic t-shirt and jeans ensemble. Jewelry can also be a serious investment and very personal item. Few possessions can have such value and meaning. So it’s only natural people want to show these prized possessions off and take care of them to maintain their integrity. Let’s take a look at how you can get your hands on the perfect jewelry, how to wear it and what to do to take care of it. Getting the Perfect Jewelry There are lots of ways to acquire jewelry. But the perfect pieces that really mean something tend to acquired through one of three means: Custom Pieces Diamonds Forever is a premier purveyor and creator of custom jewelry in San Diego. The company notes that custom pieces always have special meaning. Their clients come in wanting…
Does DJ Micky have the Best Job in the World?
Meet the resident DJ at Amber Lounge, the hottest Monaco Grand Prix party It’s many people’s idea of a dream job. Travelling the world from one glamorous party to another, playing set after set of pulsating music to a VIP audience of celebrities, sports stars and even royalty. For international man of music, DJ Micky, this life is his reality. The figure behind the turntables at the hottest party during the Monaco Grand Prix, Amber Lounge, has a job that takes him around the F1 circuit: from Monaco to Singapore’s iconic night race and the excitement of the season ending race in Abu Dhabi. We meet this lucky Frenchman to learn more. How did you become the Amber Lounge’s resident DJ? I met Sonia Irvine (Amber Lounge founder and sister of ex-Formula 1 driver Eddie) at one of my gigs. She liked what I was playing and asked if I wanted to be part of…
Best Tips To Become A Fashion Model
Modeling is an on going trend since the 60’s. With the rise of top models until their pinacle in the 80’s, millions of young ladies and young boys dream one day to have their faces in the cover of magazines and their feet in prestigious fashion catwalks. Not an easy thing to do, so here are some good advice that can help you turn into the next fashion top model. Advice Number One: Forget About It! If you think you just need a pretty face on a beautiful body, you are miles away from it. The job of model is tougher than you think. You will spend half of your time on planes, trains, cars, buses, taxis, empty hotel rooms…. and no matter what happen, how sick you feel, you need to be at your max to smile, to look pretty and to strike the pose. There are more than…
Top 10 Handbags For This Summer, The Instagrammers choice!
Spring is done and we are finally but surely entering the summer season, so now the big question is what should we wear this season? Here below you will find a sharp choice inspired by what top instagrammers would choose. #1- The Ipanema Midi by RealTrue Happy to start with this one as it is Swiss-Brazilian, sustainable and ecological responsible. Who said that fashion and luxury cannot align with today’s responsibilities? REALTRUE stands for a business and its products where beauty and sustainability fuse and can ultimately be experienced with enthusiasm and a clear conscience. The Ipanema Midi is made of true Brazilian Pirarucu Fish leather, manufactured in Italy. Great style. Thanks to Eileen for the tip – @eileenschuch #2 – The Mini Roy Bucket Bag by Chloe Mini Roy bucket bag by Chloe is in smooth calfskin with “little horses” embroidery. Elegant yet relaxed, the Roy line’s mini bucket bag is…
Inside Chanel Destinations. First stop: Deauville
Like the stars that would form a constellation, certain cities made a lasting impression on Gabrielle Chanel. Deauville, Biarritz and Venice are part of CHANEL’s own astral chart. These destinations were linked to encounters, journeys, love or friendship stories, with some of the most important people in Gabrielle Chanel’s life. Each of these cities inspired the designer in its own way, helping to shape the CHANEL allure: horseracing, architecture and artistic movements down a sunny street, the presentiment of lifestyles to come, on the bridge of a boat or a beach, an instinct for future desires gleaned from simply walking and watching other women on holidays. Inside Chanel Destinations Chapter 22, first stop: Deauville. This first journey takes us back to Deauville in 1912. At this time, the French city is the epicenter of ambition and elegance. It is also one of the most popular seaside resorts in Europe…
The Royal Wedding: A Closer Look Into That Givenchy Dress!
It just take Google 0.74 seconds to find 90.2 million results about the Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It was probably the news of the month and there was so many things already said about it. At LuxuryActivist we decided to focus on just one single thing: the Givenchy dress! French Style Meets British Talent: Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller As we noticed, this British Royal wedding was different from all the previous one. Experts tend to say it was the renewal of traditions. Among many things: The first one in modern English Gospel and an American preacher acting A French Fashion House did the bride’s dress! By choosing Givenchy, Meghan Markle opted for simplicity, modernity, elegance and style. Since the departure of Riccardo Tisci back in 2017, it is the British designer Claire Waight Keller who is the Creative mind behind Givenchy. She was born in…
2018 Cannes Film Festival – The best looks and also the worst… oh boy!
This 71st Cannes Film Festival will be an edition to remember. For sure the French film festival will always be a special event. With the glamorous and activist Cate Blanchett as president, we could only see great positions taken. What is not allowed: Selfies, Harvey Weinstein and avant-premières! This year it was once again a sexy year for the Cannes festival with quite daring looks. Here are our best two looks and, oh boy, the two worst ones. Top: Julianne Moore in Givenchy Haute Couture The lady in red(head) walking the red carpet. This was a pure glamorous moment. We would love to see more elegance like this one. Julianne Moore had a very outstanding look and she definitely made her entrance. Top: Diane Kruger in Armani Privé What can we say about Diane Kruger in this amazingly beautiful Armani Privé dress? She is a true princess. It remind us…
Margot Robbie Is The Face Of Coco Neige By Chanel
It is official, Margot Robbie becomes a new egerie for CHANEL. Karl Lagerfeld has chosen Academy Award nominated actress Margot Robbie, an ambassador of the House, to become the face of the campaign for CHANEL’s first Coco Neige collection, designed by the couturier for winter 2018/19. What Is CHANEL’s Coco Neige? It is written in the DNA of the luxury French house that innovation and creativity will always be a strong source of inspiration. Gabrielle Chanel has set the foundations of the brand and provides an endless source of guidance to Karl Lagerfeld, the in-house Creative Director. Coco Neige is a specific line dedicated to winter sports, the snow and “après-ski”. The challenge of this collection was to combine technical materials with elegance and style. Each piece explores the ski world with all the CHANEL codes. Material combinations are very interesting as well. There is a true couture work and some…
Cannes Film festival, when stars “reveal” themselves.
The Cannes Film festival is the place where new stars are born and accomplished stars get the ultimate honors. In any case, stars attend to the French film festival to be seen and in some cases they end up showing off more than they would have thought. Here is our best review on Wardrobe malfunctions at Cannes film festival, since 1955!
Probably The Sneakers Of The Summer And A Stan Smith Killer: Axel Arigato
Summer is almost here and we are still wondering what we should wear. One thing that you definitely need to have it right is what shoes you should wear, especially sneakers. Stop looking, we just found the brand you need. Discover here below Axel harigato, probably one of the most refreshing sneakers brand for the past 3 years. You might want to buy them all! This brand is what we call a “Stan Smith killer“. Axel Arigato, the story “The idea of Axel Arigato started with us just questioning how and why you make things. The way we work is not traditional and I think that’s one of the reasons why people enter our brand.” – Max Svardh, Creative Director for Axel Arigato Axel Arigato is a contemporary fashion brand injected with counter-cultural references. From the beginning, Axel Arigato has always been about showcasing the imagery the brand was started with and…
How to introduce bright colors into your wedding scheme
When it comes to planning a wedding, it is incredibly easy to be influenced by the people around you. It is also very common to fall in line with a traditional celebration, rather than exploring your distinctive tastes and interests. In order to prevent this from happening, you will need to push forward with your own plans. Try to think creatively and make as many bold decisions as possible. One way of doing this is by introducing bright colors into your wedding scheme. This is a big move, so it is vital that you get it right. Below are five key areas that you need to focus on. Your wedding invitations If you are determined to introduce bright colors into your wedding scheme, it is important that you do this from the start. Including lots of color in your wedding invitations is a great way for you to let your…
The Importance of Fashion Clothing For Children
Fashion plays an important role in today’s society. People of all ages who are willing to express character and personality through clothes are following fashion trends each season. While most people believe fashion is based on eccentric items of clothing, it is not always the case. First of all, it is good to keep in mind the fact that fashion allows individuals to express and define their personality. Furthermore, fashion clothing is a simple way of communicating people’s interests and tastes. Therefore, more and more people should realize the importance of fashion for both adults and children. These days fashion is everywhere. People can see it on TV, on catwalks, in magazines, and on the high street. Your clothing choices are an element which can tell people around you a lot about who you are. Even though the first impression is quite important in some cases, people need to understand…
The Luxury Health and Wellness Routine Every Man Needs
It’s no myth that the well-rounded man lives a well-rounded lifestyle. Increasingly, men are investing more in themselves, including their looks and lifestyle, and there’s no longer any taboo or judgment around men’s health and wellness goals. So what are the steps every man should follow for the ultimate luxury health and wellness routine: does it really involve skincare, can you really work hard and play hard and stay looking young, and what does it take to be a silver fox? Keep reading if you want to find out more about the luxury health and wellness products, and procedures, that truly pay back. Maximizing your workout: get out of the gym sometimes Gone are the days where in order to be seen as masculine, you need to be seen pumping weights in the gym. More and more men are opting for strong but lean physiques, rather than a shape that would make…
Gaby Machado, the next super model – exclusive interview.
She is Brazilian, beautiful and young. Gabriela “Gaby” Machado is definitely the next it-girl in fashion modelling. With only 15 years old she has already 7 years of experience in modelling. She started at the age of 8. If you think she was discovered in the street, in a party or on the beach, you are wrong. She was discovered in… social media. At the age of 8 she was discovered by a Brazilian modelling agency in ORKUT, the brazilian Google social network at that time. This is an interesting fact as more and more models are discovered via their social media presence. Gaby Machado has already a very solid experience and all Brazilian fashion press already know her. She is definitely the next super model. She knows what is required to become a model without compromising who she is. She is photogenic, she “grabs light” like no one at her…
Hedi Slimane named Artistic, Creative and Image Director of Céline
It is confirmed. The rumors were true: Hedi Slimane becomes the new Artistic Director of Celine. As always with Hedi Slimane: this is big news! Two years after leaving Yves Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane arrives at the head of creation of the luxury brand Celine. His mission will be to launch the masculine fashion and fragrances. He will officially arrive in February and we can imagine that there will be a lot of changes. He is 49 years old and last time he worked for LVMH, he revolutionized masculine fashion at Dior Homme (2000 to 2007). His last job was Artistic Director for Yves Saint Laurent from 2012 and 2016. Hedi Slimane, The Ultimate Creative Director Hedi Slimane was never such a rebel that he would dare going to a more alternative parcours. He always dreamed to work for well known-brands and his versatility as an artist, fashion designer and…