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Missoni F/W 2012 Full Collection- Milan Fashion Week

Runway Review: A tour de force of masterful knits and pieces full of glorious texture with hints of leather in the mix made for a strong outing from Missoni for Fall 2012. Missoni Fall 2012 >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words: LIKE A HEROINE IN A CONCRETE JUNGLE Urban, but also pervaded with references to soil and moss, leaves and barks of trees, rocks and minerals, the woman of Missoni winter 2012 conceives fashion as an evocative adventurous fantasy, a dream in the city of immersion in nature, of empathy and mimesis with landscape. View the entire F/w 2012 Missoni Collection slideshow: [nggallery id82] Strong-willed and sophisticated, aggressive and sensitive, she knows how to turn into a lethal weapon her

Runway Review: Shorts seem to be on Mr Armani's mind come fall as they made a more sophisticated appearance on his namesake runway. Peppered with saturated color and deluxe tweaks here & there, confidently styled looks were both 'modern eccentric' and evocative of untouchable, yet approachablly easy glamor. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 In their words: THE MODERN WOMAN LOVES TO DRESS IN ANDROGYNOUS AND MASCULINE CLOTHES, YET SHE DOESN’T WANT TO SACRIFICE FEMININE SUBTLETY AND LIGHTNESS. SHE APPRECIATES CLASSIC ELEMENTS LIKE TAILORING AND SEEKS ECCENTRICITY FOR ITS MODERN FEEL. GIORGIO ARMANI DRAWS THESE QUALITIES INTO A COLLECTION WHOSE UNMISTAKEABLE HALLMARK IS THE MEETING OF CONTRADICTORY OPPOSITES. IMAGINE SLENDER, YET NOT SNUG, PANTS IN GREY PRINCE OF WALES, ENDING IN A PAIR OF POINTED

Runway Review: From Emporio Armani comes an assortment of wardrobe pieces perfect enough to update any wardrobe with, but the real story here were those directional Bermuda shorts that were the starting point for almost every look and were offset by a surprising girlishness. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Emporio Armani Fall 2012 In their words: 'LITTLE WINTER FOLLIES' A play on clothes, fun little touches of pure fantasy: the more the search for form is calibrated, the more the collection becomes a surprising interpretation of pieces, mixed with lightness and freedom. The common element, which completely changes the silhouette, are the trousers that end at the knee with a brand new cuff-effect, finished off as always with opaque hose. The

In many ways, the Acadamy Awards are a truly pivotal in terms of trend setting for the year ahead. But this year, the Oscar red carpet make-up trends on these red-carpet beauties seemed to fall flat and pale in comparison to Hollywood starlets of the past. Let's review, actress by actress... >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 >>MORE: Red Carpet Jennifer Lopez With the exception of Jennifer Lopez's big sexy eyes and double set of lashes, the trend this season leaned heavily toward clean skin with very little luster. The choice of lip stains went from Lopez’s pale rose to Rooney Mara’s deep shade of Crimson. Shades of brown shadow with a classic black liner dominated the look. There were no surprises this year or

Something tells us that Angelina Jolie is somewhere out in Malibu with her ultra-toned right leg covered in a militia's worth of ice packs after last night's odd show of the come-hither at the 84th annual Academy Awards. What was with that much leg? Every picture of the starlet, every pose, is just ridiculous and on a 'Hollywood' stylist note, completely questionable as it was unbearable to watch. >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 MORE: Red Carpet Sure, we continue to applaud Jolie on her relentless philanthropic works and agree that most of the time, especially after her Brad Pitt make-over, she looks amazing. Bu then again last night, seriously? That dress was undoubtably gorgeous, and even though it was Versace, its

From Penelope Cruz's retro-Hollywood inspired Armani Prive gown to a parade of matronly gala dresses, you never know what to expect from the style scene at the Oscars and this year's 84th annual Academy Awards served as no exception -although a cold one indeed. The problem with the stylization of Hollywood is the banal red carpet scene as of late with its too safe & ho-hum attempts and now rare misfires. With the infiltration of stylists amongst Tinseltown actresses have been dressing increasingly flat, mundane, less daring & less personal. And though we've selected our top five favorites of the evening, they do bring to mind that Hollywood style has changed little over the years and like a good fashion show, the

Oooh la la! A gentlemen can have a bit of French Chic too... We cannot promise that you will end up looking just as stunningly handsome as Jean Dujardin, the Oscar Winner for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, but we can promise that you will definitely up your grooming game. FocusOnStyle has the inside dish on what grooming products (they are French, of course) were used on Jean Dujardin to make him carpet worthy tonight. MORE: Men's Style Tips Celebrity hair stylist Louise Moon created Jean Dujardin's dapper look for the 2012 Academy Awards tonight, using Leonor Greyl Haircare products (a favorite of Sharon's) and Talika Skincare. MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 MORE: Red Carpet "Jean wanted a natural hair look tonight, so I Jean Dujardin, Oscar Winner for Performance

Emma Stone seems to know a thing or two about what works for her body type, complexion, hair and most of all, her personae as the actress continues to shine in classic pieces that hint to old-school Hollywood glamor while possessing an appeal that's more timeless than retro. >>More: Oscars 2012 While her Giambattista Valli dress harkens back to starlet styles of the past on albeit 'older' women of that era, it does manage to add an undeniable dose of elegance to the actress's repertoire without aging her what-so-ever. >>MORE: Red Carpet What keeps it modern is her simple, pulled back hair, little to no use of accessories and relaxed attitude as it's clear to see that the dress is

Michelle Williams made a typically feminine choice to compliment her gamine pixie cut with a vivid red tiered dress from Louis Vuitton that worked to highlight her radiant complexion while nailing the season's top peplum trend while on the red carpet. >>More: Oscars 2012 Not a bad move considering the more matronly choices her fellow actresses wore to today's 84th annual Academy Awards. >>MORE: Red Carpet By choosing a decolletage baring floor length number, Williams' look stands on its own while not forgoing the actress's grasp on subtle but fierce impact. --Naveed Hussain

I'm sorry but I have a habit of trying to not point a finger on who looks awful, because everyone has a bad day. Except, there are too many old lady frocks on the Oscar red carpet tonight, that I think it all needs to be discussed. Just look at Bérénice Bejo, she forgot about French chic and went for a mint julep instead. >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 MORE: Red Carpet Those following the @focusonstyle tweets tonight know that I thought Kristen Wigg was Emily Blunt and my son thought Cameron Diaz was Joan Rivers.You know that it's universal about Rooney Mara looking hands down fantastic in Givenchy. There ae so many actors playing safe or what they perceive as "Oscar rules," that they

As she's been cutting a dangerously chic swath on & off the red carpet circuit as of late, it's no surprise that actress Rooney Mara once again opted for another statement making yet achingly sophisticated number to keep us craving more Mara. >>More: Rooney Mara Style Even amongst friends & colleagues at FoS, all predictions on this year's best dressed at the 84th Academy Awards was hands-down Rooney Mara. >>MORE: Oscars 2012 In bold white, ‘Best Actress’ nominee Rooney Mara's Givenchy Couture gown made for quite an appearance that's certain to inspire especially given the spring & wedding seasons ahead. From the silhouette, to the unexpected details on the bust to her signature blunt bangs, she looks gorgeous and it's no doubt that all eyes

Acne F/W 2012 While we’ve reported some of the best fall 2012 / winter 2013 shows that we’ve seen so far this season with runway reviews, fashion show coverage, backstage beauty, and home style inspiration too, we wanted to take a moment and look back at highlights from London's top shows. As per usual, there was no shortage of statement making, thought-provoking, completely modern & individual outings from some of the city's most talented -here's some favorites to take note of. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Acne- ACNE F/W 2012 ACNE F/W 2012 Swedish phenom Acne has been on top of its game in the streetwear arena for over a decade now so it works as a rather pleasant surprise to see the

Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2012 Womenswear Collection Runway Review: Burberry's Christopher Bailey looked to the directional trend of contrasting elements and fabrications and the house's history and combined town & country elements with rigorous styling that gave off a personal, quirky vibe. MORE: Burberry Brand Overall, the collection had a tight selection of silhouettes that all boasted a cinched, figure defining waist that was ladylike while at the same time universal in its age spectrum. Diagonal ruffled skirts were part of the mix while pencil skirts, sculptural coats and jackets featured pockets that evoked the subtle drama of Dior's celebrated bar jackets. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS A standout from the range was a trench coat with contrasting tweed panels on each side that added a flouncy, flirtatious depth and

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Missoni F/W 2012 Full Collection- Milan Fashion Week

Giorgio Armani F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

Emporio Armani F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

Oscar Red Carpet Make-Up Trends 2012

She’s Got Leg- And Too Much of it from Angelina Jolie

Best of Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012 Rundown

Men’s Oscar Style: Jean Dujardin, THE Award Winning Hunk- Here Are His Grooming Tips

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli, So Glamorous- Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton So Gamine- Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012

Oscar Red Carpet Fashion- The Most Matronly… it’s sort of like the worst

Rooney Mara in Givenchy So Gorgeous- Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012

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Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2012 Womenswear Collection

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