[ TREND REPORT ] SS + AW 13 RECAP by Cindy Benson

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] SS + AW 13 RECAP, is from FV fashion and trend contributor CINDY BENSON who is a Fashion and Textile Designer located in Dallas, Texas. 

© Cindy Benson - all rights reserved.   Inspirational layout may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

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[ artINSPIRES ] series by JEN GASSIRARO

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

FV contributor  Jen Gassiraro's  [ artINSPIRES ] series to inspire us with design, home, artist and style images.  She will also feature her new, an amazing paintings and such from time to time.

Visit her inspirational sites: 

ART jengassiraro.com BLOG/inspiration jengassiraro.blogspot.com PINTEREST/inspirationpinterest.com/jngassiraro

Images via:

1. PAINTING www.matart.ca

2. DESIGN {my new poster design on Society 6} http://society6.com/jengassiraro

3. HOME image via google David Jimenez Home

4. FASHION image via www.monikaturczyn.com

*Layout image is exclusive to FV and may not be copied without proper permission.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY REV. ANITA OYAKHILOME

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

When we hear stories about angels and marvel at the glory of God’s creation; I can testify that I have seen one. An angel in a human body, a shining star full of splendour and glory. A woman of valour, a virtuous woman, a mother, a sister and friend… On the 26^th of February many years ago, God was so kind to bless the world with one of his angels in the person of PASTOR ANITA OYAKHILOME. 

I love her so much.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA.

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[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman

FV contributor Laura Luchtman from Kukka  [INSPIRATIONS + PRINT ] series. Laura's background is in the field of Surface/Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and specializes in Bodyfashion.  Visit her site Kukka.com. 

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Dress Selebriti di Oscar 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

Tentunya untuk Keperluan Pergi Ke acara yang resmi, pesta ulang tahun, pesta perkawinan, atau pesta yang lainnya kita biasa untuk tampil sebagus dan semenarik mungkin, dengan memakai gaun maupun dress yang bagus. Karena itulah kita perlu beberapa informasi untuk mengetahui bagaimana dress yang bagus untuk kita pakai ketika pergi ke acara - acara tersebut. dan biasanya yang paling penting dress yang kita pakai harus upto date dengan model - model yang lagi trend saat ini.

Karena itulah disini kami pilihkan beberapa dress yang trend saat ini yang tentunya dipakai oleh para artis saat acara Oscar 2013 ini. dibawah ini kami cuplikkan dari popsugar.com, beberapa dress yang menarik yang mungkin bisa kita jadikan pedoman model untuk bebrapa dress yang akan kita pakai nantinya saat mendatangi pesta atau undangan acara.

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TRENDS // STYLESIGHT . S/S 14 MEGATRENDS

Stylesight is the industry-leading content and technology solution for professionals in the style, fashion and design sectors. Stylesight's multi-lingual subscription website offers an unmatched breadth and depth of images, proprietary content and the tools to search, store, arrange and share. To learn more about their services and sign up for their subscription, go here.

Here is their complimentary Megatrends S/S 14 trend forecast report excerpt for Men's and Women's.  To view the images larger, simply select an image and a slideshow format will appear.

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Gaun Cantik Jennifer Lawrence di Oscar 2013

Jennifer Lawrence berjalan menyusuri karpet merah Academy Awards 2013 dengan mengenakan gaun Dior Haute Couture yang menakjubkan. Jennifer merupakan salah satu artis yang menjadi pusat perhatian di Oscar Award 2013 karena gaun yang dikenakannya sangat memebuat takjub dan terpukau semua orang yang ada disana, baik itu wartawan ataupun tamu yang di undang. berikut saya berikan cuplikan beberapa Foto Jenifer Lawrence ketika memakai gaun indahnya di Ajang Oscar Award 2013 dari website  popsugar.com

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ENVISION, CREATE & JUST DO IT

Sunday, February 24, 2013

                    Our TODAY is the TOMORROW that we thought about YESTERDAY

The celebration started on the 14th; I was surprised at work with birthday gifts and showers of love from colleagues. I had taken the day off so I wouldn't have to work on my birthday. I expected that anything my team members wanted to do for me was going to be on Monday 18th but I was caught unaware on Thursday. Thanks to everyone who sent birthday wishes and greetings, God bless you.

As early as 12:00 am on 15th, calls started rolling in, sms, etc; I thanked God that another year had been added to my years of impact on planet earth. Friends started a week before to ask what I was doing on my birthday. Well, this is what I did--reflecting on the years gone by...where I am now, where I was coming from and where I am heading to. 5 years ago I could see the woman I am today; I was not there yet but I knew I was getting here and I'm still moving towards a vision. When I was 16 years old, someone called me a failure because I had D7 in Mathematics in WAEC even though I had aced Phy-Chem-Bio (my core subjects) and did excellently in English and Economics. I cried because it came from someone I looked up to; but I did something remarkable after that. I always had a writing pad or diary or something to put down my thoughts in black & white; so I had a diary at that time and I wrote these words: "I am a SUCCESS and my success starts today no matter what anyone thinks". I had tears rolling down my cute lil cheeks but that day, I was determined  to be a success and knew that my life could only be upwards and forward only. I envisioned my future as I wrote those words and I saw a great woman. Now, 10 years later... I can look back at those days and smile. Those words I heard as a child could have gone in two directions... destroy my future if I accept it and see myself as a failure OR propel me towards greatness if I reject it and see every opportunity to succeed. I chose to succeed because the vision I had seen was all about success, it was a clear picture of my future. Where do you want to see yourself in the next 5, 10, ... years? If you can see it... then you can have it. Use your imaginative creativity; see into the future, it looks beautiful right? Yeah... mine too. So on this journey to the future, I'll share with you the steps I'll be taking to make sure I reach my desired goal and I want you to join me on this journey. 

D7 in Maths (2003)  Merit (MA) Int'l Biz Mgt (2011)
Got a job immediately after...it can only be GOD.
What can you see for yourself?
ENVISION, CREATE & JUST DO IT.

DISCLAIMER: As a regular reader of this blog, having gotten to this point; you have been sentenced to a lifetime of success. Pls remain silent and read on as it is too late for you to change your mind. There is no option for bail, sorry it's a lifetime of success. 

1. Locate Your Present Position in any area of life you are looking to make progress in.

The first step to take in positioning yourself for advancement is to locate yourself, to answer the question - Where am I now? In other words, to take stock and review the present situation. The reason for doing this is not to cry or lament about the situation, but because you are getting ready for a testimony, you are getting ready for progress.

2. Envision What the Next Level Should be

Having taken stock of where you are, it is time to create a picture of the next level, a picture of where you desire to be. The principle of vision is a very important principle in the kingdom of God. Several times when the Lord brought His Word to His people, He would ask them to ‘See’. Not because they weren’t using their eyes, rather, He was calling on a higher function of the human spirit, calling on them to use their imaginative ability and picture their desires from their spirits. A classic example is the story of Joshua before the city of Jericho. It’s huge, impregnable and intimidating walls stood before the Children of Israel and God’s promised land for them. The Lord needed to raise Joshua’s vision, He said to him “See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor.” Joshua did as the Lord bade him and subsequently led the Children of Israel in a glorious conquest of the land of Jericho.

3. Determine what you must do to get there.

After seeing the end result, you must determine what to do to bring that picture to pass. This is where you make your input. Determine what resources, effort, materials, money, information etc you need to put in. The Holy Spirit, our teacher, will guide you as to what these things should be.

4. JUST Do it – Take Action

Now you know where you are presently, you’ve created the picture of where you are going by the Word of God and you have determined what you must do to get there. Now it’s time to do it - time to take action. It’s time to take those steps of faith and watch the Lord back you up with his mighty power. 

I am eternally grateful to God for placing me in a ministry where I am constantly growing everyday in the knowledge of His word. Being under the tutelage of a great man & woman such as Pastor Chris & Rev Anita Oyakhilome is a blessing...everything I pour out on this blog is a part of what I've learnt from them through the inspiration of the holyspirit. I tell you, there's only one way of success and it's doing it the way of the Lord.

Psalm 17:4 (The Message Translation)

I’m not trying to get my way

    in the world’s way.

I’m trying to get your way,

    your Word’s way.

I’m staying on your trail;

    I’m putting one foot

In front of the other.

    I’m not giving up.

Have a beautiful week ahead.

XX

Lynn

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DESIGN CONTEST // BETA FASHION . EPIC JOURNEY

Friday, February 22, 2013

 EPIC JOURNEY PROJECT 

Many of life's most vivid memories and powerful day dreams often come from travels we've been on, or the journey's we've had, or wish to have. Exciting destinations, adventures along the way, once in a life time experiences, culture shock, childhood nostalgia, or just escaping the day to day, there are so many ways that travel can play an important part in our lives. For this project we want you to encapsulate these ideas, whether real or fantasy, for use on our range of square scarves.

4 winners will be selected, each receiving £300 and seeing their design go onto be sold in our online store, Topshop and more.

Go here to submit your designs and final submission date is 3/12/2013.

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TRENDS // EVENTS - DESIGN OPTIONS . SPRING/SUMMER 2014

Thursday, February 21, 2013

DESIGN OPTIONS is a Los Angeles based trend and color forecasting company, providing trends from a West Coast perspective. Visit them at the LA Textile show Feb 25-27, booth #801/803.

Here is more on their Color and Textile Trends for Spring/Summer 2014, see below a preview. Go here to learn more about their services or contact West Coast rep, Tara Packer here. 

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[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Here is the latest Inspiration + Illustration series by Melanie Boychuk, illustrator contributor for FV. Here, she shows you her source of inspirations to create her illustration via ZINK.

You can also check out her website, missmel.com to view more of her work and to contact her if you need an illustrator for any projects.  To also view her past illustration posts on FV, go here.

©MELANIE BOYCHUK illustration and Fashion Vignette layout. All rights reserved. No part of these images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

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TRENDS // PATTERNBANK . NYFW . A/W 2013 PRINT HIGHLIGHTS

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.

With their permission,  here are Patternbank's highlights from New York A/W 2013 Fashion Week. Here is their Part 1 installment where they have selected designers showing key print trends for Fall / Winter 2013 and can also be viewed on their site here.  Their Part 2 installment can now be viewed here which will follow shortly with the London, Milan and Paris Shows.

 THAKOON A/W 2013 
Photographic Floral Collage – Pattern Patchwork – Dark Studies – Dandelion Prints - Ethereal Foliage – Dark Romantic Florals

 SUNO A/W 2013 

Folk Borders – Art Nouveau References - Stylized Repeats – Positive/Negative Colour Plays - Medieval Tapestry Patterns

 TRACY REESE A/W 2013 

Floral Motifs – Deconstructed Paisley Elements – Plaid Plays – High Contrast Combos – Deep & Rich Saturated Colour – Intense Pattern Mixes

 MARA HOFFMAN A/W 2013 

Colourful Kaleidoscope References - Neon Folk Looks – Tribal Pattern Injection – Peacock Prints – Twisted Psychedelic Pattern

 BCBG MAX AZRIA A/W 2013 

Hand Painted Lace – Kaleidoscope Pattern build ups - Silhouette Henna Prints – High Contrast pattern – Linear Pattern plays

 ALEXANDRE HERCOVITCH A/W 2013 

Exotic Florals  - Abstracted Prints – Muted but Romantic Colour plays – Slightly Dark Exotic Prints – Linear Open Pattern

Photos : Thakoon, Suno, Tracy Reese, Mara Hoffman and Alexandre Hercovitch via fashionising.com and BCBG via vogue.com.

© 2013 by Patternbank. All rights reserved.   Layouts may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission from Patternbank. 

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[ TREND REPORT ] REDDISH by Marina Araujo Alvarez

Monday, February 18, 2013

Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] REDDISH, is from one of our team member, fashion and trend contributor Marina Araujo Alvarez who is a Fashion Designer and Stylist located in Barcelona, Spain. 

Make sure to visit her amazing and inspirational blog, marinaaraujoalvarez.wordpress.com and her website marinaaraujoalvarez.com.

© Marina Araujo Alvarez - all rights reserved.   Inspirational layout may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

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STYLE FILE // SHOES OF PREY . DESIGN YOUR OWN

Friday, February 15, 2013

Okay shoe lovers, here's a little shoe designing for yourself this weekend....I have been meaning to share this great and fun website for designing your own shoes, if you haven't heard of it yet -  Shoes of Prey. It's easy, fun and addicting.... you choose the shoe, heel, toe, fabric and embellishment and it's all hand made, customized just for you.   There's something for everyone even for those who are vegan.  To learn more and start designing your own perfect shoes, go here. 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

IT CAN ONLY BE FROM GLORY TO GLORY & ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU LORD. 

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STYLE FILE // SEEING RED

Thursday, February 14, 2013

HAVE A LOVELY VALENTINE'S DAY

Seeing red on the S/S and A/W runways for 2013
Layout Inspirations:
Yes Heart, Three Lives Left, Illustration by  Red Dot, Ruffle Sleeve by Julia Bobbin,
Couture Fashion Paolo Roversi, and Georgio Armani SS13

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COLORS // PANTONE COLOR REPORT . A/W 2013

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Here is Pantone's Fashion Color Report for Fall 2013. This is based on their observation of the New York Fashion Week - Feb 7-14,  to bring you the season's most important color trends. Their recent report previews the key colors for Fall 2013. To read the descriptive of their key colors, go here and to view the rest of the designer's inspiration, sketches, colors and must-have items for Fall 2013, go here.

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STYLE FILE // VIRGINIE PENY . STYLE RELOAD - S/S '13 SKETCHES

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Virginie Peny is the curator and DIY, Fashion & Lifestyle blogger of STYLE RELOAD. I'm a big fan of her blog and I'm always inspired by her DIY and fashion styles, go here to check it out. She is quite a talent having never studied fashion design.  She does an amazing job including everything from inspirational photos, design sketches, outfit shots and most of all her "DIY" tutorials on her site. 

She has recently given FV the permission to repost one of her recent February post on Spring/Summer '13 Sketches..... One of her new resolutions this year was to draw again and it's great to see her sketch and inspire us. Her post, gives you a glimpse of her sketch book of  her favorite Spring/Summer collections.  

Remember one of my new resolution this year was drawing again, and this might be the best activity I’ve found while train traveling. So here a glimpse into my sketch book with a small mix of my favorite trends and stuffs from the next Spring Summer collections.

I’ve always been a fan of Kenzo, but to me the last two seasons have been really stunning. Also like the Givenchy shoes made of plexi, wood and leather -just outta space, don’t you find?!

Kenzo sunglasses, Proenza Schouler sleeveless jacket. Givenchy spaceship shoes, Balenciaga rings. Kenzo Diane von Fürstenberg two toned bag, Chloe look. All sketches by Virginie Peny.

©Virginie Peny - all rights reserved.   Layout may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission. 

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