Gucci Pre-Fall 2014 Collection

Frida Giannini decided that her Gucci Pre-Fall 2014 would approach would be, it helps to look down.  Using 108-mm platform ankle booties of the Gucci horse-bit loafer which celebrated it sixtieth anniversary this year, gives the collection an almost laidback feel.  

The collection includes elements of sharp hues, controlled volume, amped-up outerwear, and a mix of masculine-feminine appeal.  Frida collided colors so close on the spectrum that it produced a new twist on monochromatic.  Throughout the collection, she emphasized layering, then showed a day-to-night dress that had generous sleeves that were offset by a butterfly shaped basque, twice we hybridized of the classic Perfecto: elongating it into a dress coat then covering it in extra-plush gray shearling.

Don't think the label forgot about it's leg baring pieces. The collection has mini dresses and thigh baring skirts.  Still the collection gave a nod to classic femininity using peplum belts to cinch the waists of their dresses, pleated dresses and flare-waist coats.  

This year, the signature sex appeal look that Gucci is well known and recognized for is outdone sleek sportswear this season.  Giannini's use of luxe fabrications, a leather shirt this as rice paper and a chubby in goat and Mongolian lamb fur are translated into not being impractical.  The same could be said about the range of handbags the line incorporates.  Embossed Diamante pattern is applied to clutches, buckets, and large double handle tote shaped bags.  It's safe to say, that while it isn't the usual Gucci style, it is a knockout, home run for the infamous line.

Jennifer Lopez 40 and Fab!!!

Can we all take a moment to enjoy Jennifer Lopez's style!!! At 40 years old she is killing a lot of these youngins in the game. She showed up to the DSquared2 dinner in her honor wearing the labels black top and flared skirt to match. Goodness she doesn't look like she doesn't age.

Congrats Allison McGevna!!!!

All of the big, beautiful, plus sized women can finally stand and rejoice. Fashion Blogger and plus size model Allison McGevna has launched her first collection entitled Twentyfour20 Designs!!!!!

Like me, you may have noticed the beautiful model all over in campaigns for Ashley Stewart, Fashion to Figure, Baby Phat, Monif C. and many more.

Her stunning beauty and her amazing sense of style makes it hard not to want to visit the model's blog, so it only makes even more sense that she birthed her own line of dresses for day and evening. Spending the last year brainstorming and working hard on making that dream come true. Last month at the Curvy Closets Show & Gala in Philadelphia, Allison presented her new clothing line and it was a big hit.  This doesn't surprise me, seeing as the stylish blogger and media personality has a style that screams "LOOK AT ME" and curves that will hypnotize anyone.  She knows what works for her body and knows what silhouettes fit a curvy body well.

"Women should never make apologies for wanting to look like the superstars that they are.  My clothes are for the woman who knows she is sexy, but doesn't need to show a lot of skin to prove it.  She's a confident, beautiful bombshell who not only owns her curves, but embraces them." - Allison speaks about her new line on her website.

Twentyfour20 Designs offer an array of beautiful dress for day and night in styles that are all under $200. A wonderful use of color with different fabrics are used to create dresses that will make heads turn. The  silhouettes are curve-hugging without being to cheesy of showing off too much. Every dress makes you feel sexy and sophisticated.  Currently the line goes up to a size 3X (22/24) but she expects to expand the line to and include all sizes via special order.  She believes that any woman of any shape and size deserves access to fabulous fashion without any limitations.

She's my type of woman!!!!!!

Links
Twentyfour20 Designs
Inside Allie's World