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>>TRENDS - ANTONELLA FLAVIA FESTA . SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Penulis : Unknown on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 | 4:43 AM

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Here is an inspirational Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Forecast by Antonella Flavia Festa.   The theme and colours for the season are inspired by bold and bright shades to reflect the mood of the future and inspire a sense of hope and energy with unexpected effects and textures.

The inspirational book contains a variety of visual materials photographed and illustrated by Antonella. The artwork is based on mixed media techniques, painting, drawing and typography interspersed across the visual exploration process.

To view the entire book, go here.




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KEEP AT IT....don't stop now

Penulis : Unknown on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | 10:11 AM

Tuesday, April 17, 2012


It was early in the morning and in my usual manner, I opened the message and broadcasted to all my contacts. This had become a daily routine and a necessary one before setting off for the day. I made sure I sent the broadcast even though some of my contacts were getting tired of the frequent ping sounds waking them up early in the morning. On the other hand, some will call my phone countless times screaming “where’s the word for today?” or ping me 10 times requesting for the daily dose of morning devotion if mistakenly send it late. Once someone asked if I overslept (lol)…It felt good to know that there were also people who the message affected positively. While using BB, I felt I could affect my world if I can connect to people all over the world and that was why I decided to start the morning broadcasts.

Somehow, after almost 3years of practising a habit which; I had to give up my blackberry smart phone L. It was a tough decision but a necessary one to make.  I decided to let go of the BB and that would mean ending my daily messages. I thought for a while and knew that there could be a remedy somehow; “whatsapp” became the new bbm to me and I tried to get as many people as possible to add me to their phone. It felt good to know that I could still reach out to people from my little corner. So this very morning, about an hour after I sent the messages I received the chat below.


I was so grateful to God that I didn’t give up on my daily routine. I was glad I didn’t let it go with my BB, there was this joy inside that I couldn’t explain. Many of us have not come to that point in life when you don’t feel like living anymore, but whoever that lady was I knew what she was talking about and only the word of consolation from God can have such power to give one hope to live again.

What am I trying to say? Lives are affected by the little things we do and most times we never know. Whatever it is that you do to impact lives, KEEP AT IT, don’t stop now. It doesn’t matter that people don’t notice the good deeds you have done; maybe you haven’t received the kind of approval or commendation that you desire from people…don’t stop doing it. Don’t stop helping people, don’t stop doing good; go the extra mile to help someone, live everyday with the thought of putting a smile on someone’s face. You never know what life you may preserve tomorrow. You are God’s outstretched arm to your world and He sees and knows what you do; you should seek His approval and only Him can give you the kind of reward you desire.

DON’T GROW WEARY IN WELL DOING…IN DUE SEASONYOU WILL GET YOUR REWARD

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>>DESIGN CONTEST - BETA FASHION . INCEPTION PROJECT



   INCEPTION PROJECT   

As published by Beta Fashion.....This month's project is without a specific theme, open to your own inspiration and creativity. We simply ask that you design a truly beautiful and original print to be used on our range of square scarves.


4 winners will be selected, each receiving £300 cash and seeing their designs produced and sold in our online store, Topshop, Topshop.com and more..... To learn more and submit your project, go here.



Project submission deadline: May 16, 2012.
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>>TRENDS - INTERSTOFF ASIA SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Penulis : Unknown on Monday, April 16, 2012 | 5:10 AM

Monday, April 16, 2012

Interstoff Asia is a textile fair and is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. They recently held their trade show in March 2012 and produced the fabric trend forecast. As presented by Interstoff Asia and Elementi Moda of Milan, Italy here is their Spring/Summer 2013 trend forecast.

To read the full trend report, go here. The next show is scheduled at the Hong Kong Convention on Oct 3-5, 2012 where they will present Fall/Winter 2013 trend forecast - go here for details.


THE SIMPLE LIFE
Having a contemporary approach but opening to antique cultures, primitive crafts, nomadic spirit. Highlighting natural textiles and developing awareness of a sustainable life philosophy.



THE POETIC SCENARIO
A summery scene, revisiting femininity, the innocence and poetry of futurist romanticism.



THE RAW BEAUTY
An intriguing road trip through arid lands and authentic landscapes, celebrating local traditions, enhanced by exotic exuberant scenes.




THE HEDONIST FUTURE
A focus on the magnetic charm of colours, matching with the indulgences of modernity and the pleasures of our techno past.

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[ TREND REPORT ] LOOK AT ME LACE BY HANAMARIE

Penulis : Unknown on Friday, April 13, 2012 | 5:51 AM

Friday, April 13, 2012


   LOOK AT ME LACE    
THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:

  • Bringing a new strong look on "pretty lace".
  • Dusty powder color palette, subtle yet chic.
  • Sharp tailoring of garment shapes give the lace a more powerful look.
  • Can be used to update a traditional working wardrobe.
  • Floral and linear shapes flow through lace pattern.
  • Lace on Lace - highlighted by colourful undergarments makes for a bold fashion statement.
  • Mid to long length garments gives lace a dramatic feature.

Trend Forecaster weekly contributor - HanaMarie.☮   [ hanamarie-hanamarie.blogspot.com ]


© 2012 by HanaMarie. 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.

Source of inspirations:Louis Vuitton, Erderm, Preen, Ederm, Valentino, Valentino, Mui Mui, Valentino, Valentino, Nina Ricci, Louis Vuitton


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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE...JUST BELIEVE

Penulis : Unknown on Thursday, April 12, 2012 | 3:03 PM

Thursday, April 12, 2012


This week something remarkable happened in Argentina; something beyond human imagination and far above medical comprehension. It was a MIRACLE, just when all hope was lost, when everyone had given up. Read the story below.

An Argentine woman Analía Bouter, gave birth to a “stillborn” baby but found her alive in a hospital morgue 12 hours after doctors pronounced the infant dead. She  said she insisted on seeing the body of her daughter, born three months prematurely, to say goodbye to her properly and was taken to the morgue by staff at the Hospital. The baby was apparently taken directly to the morgue after being declared dead. But only 12 hours after her baby was pronounced dead by doctors last Tuesday morning, Mrs Bouter found her breathing in one of the morgue’s drawers.

She told Argentine television that she thought she was hallucinating when she opened the tiny coffin and found the infant still breathing. She said the baby let out a whimper as if she was waking up from a nap.

Mrs Bouter said doctors told her that “nobody knows how she could have survived 12 hours in a refrigerated room.”Her husband, who had already taken steps to obtain a death certificate, had asked to see his daughter before she was taken to the morgue, but doctors told him the drawer had already been shut and that he would have to wait.

“I folded back the blanket and we saw her hands moving. I couldn’t believe it. I was speechless,” he said.

A morgue worker quickly picked up the girl and confirmed she was alive. Then, Mrs Bouter’s brother grabbed the baby and ran to the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, shouting for help.

The baby was so cold, Mrs Bouter said, that “it was like carrying a bottle of ice.”
The young couple have named their daughter, who is now recovering in hospital, Luz Milagro, which translates as Light Miracle.

Meanwhile, the Perrando hospital has suspended the medical staff involved in the birth while they conduct an investigation. The hospital's director Jose Luis Meirino said: ‘At the moment we have no explanation. The baby was attended to by obstetricians, gynecologists and a neonatologist. They all reached the same conclusion, that this girl was stillborn.’


WHAT A MIRACLE? Sometimes scientific discoveries and theories tend to challenge God but HE always intervenes to let them know that there is none other than HIM. My reason for posting this article is to encourage you. When life seems shaky and unstable, when you feel like all hope is lost, when there’s nowhere else to go, when you can’t see a light at the end of the tunnel…DON’T PANIC, GOD is working behind the scenes. Different parts of this story encouraged me and i want to share them with you:

  •      The baby was born three months prematurely: when God is on your case, HE doesn’t look at your age or level in life. You may think you’re under-qualified for that job, or too small to make an impact in your world, or maybe you are still a junior staff in your company and you think your ideas will not profit anything. Hey…don’t limit God with your thoughts, He can turn the tiniest seed into a mighty tree and He’s on your case right now so expect greater miracles.
  •            Nobody knows how she could have survived 12 hours in a refrigerated room: This got me thinking cos even a full grown adult may not have survived even 10 hours in a refrigerator. During that trying period, God sustained you and provided even in difficult times. Now your miracle has come; It will surely blow minds and people who hear it will tremble because it will be beyond what the human mind can fathom. They will wonder how you managed to come this far, how you achieved this success. Everyone will wonder how you could have done it, how possible? Just tell them…Yeah, everything is possible cos even the word impossible says “I’M POSSIBLE”.
  •  She said she insisted on seeing the body of her daughter, born three months prematurely, to say goodbye to her properly: No matter what people tell you to discourage you, refuse to allow negative talks stop you from pressing on. Stand firm on your faith and hold on to the word of God.
  •           The Perrando hospital has suspended the medical staff involved in the birth while they conduct an investigation: All those who were against you will be put to shame.
  •   Notice how many sites and media carried the news worldwide, so your success story will be spread abroad and the world will know that God has done it again. When God does something in your life, it will be open for the world to see and all the glory will be ascribed to Him. He will show you off to the world. Genesis 12: 2And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you [with abundant increase of favours] and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing [dispensing good to others].” (AMP)


Many more sites and media were involved in spreading this good news. I put just 6 cos of space, it's all over the web.





So my dearest, RELAX...God is in perfect control. Your miracle is on the way, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, after the night...the morning will always come. So prepare to share your testimonies cos your miracle is  closer than you think.

I hope you were encouraged. Have a lovely weekend.
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>>TRENDS - ZOOM ON FASHION TRENDS #49 - SS 2013

The magazine's creative team and summaries from the leading trend forecasting agencies globally features Zoom On Fashion Trends #49. This issue produces the latest Summer 2013 trends for womenswear and menswear and Winter 2013-14 fabric forecast. Order your copy here.






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