Vogue Italy with Alicia Keys

photos via Vogue Italy

Alicia Keys totally rocked the November 2010 issue of Vogue Italy, didn't she? And I must add, for just having a baby her bod looks pretty good, huh :)

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Elle Korea

This isn't a recent video of a shoot with Jessica Alba. Actually this was from back in June. I decided to post this becasue this is one of my favorites. I love seeing creativity and this completely nails it. The clothes are incredible and it's safe to add that Jessica was also on a list of top 100 beautiful women. If that doesn't say anything about her, then I don't know what else to say. Elle Korea definitely knows how to bring it!



Credits:
Web Editor: Choi In Shil
Fashion Editor: Choi Soon Young
Photographer: Lee Do Kyu
Hair Stylist: Robert Lamos


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Let Fashion Inspire You

                                                                    photos via Fashion Indie


As ridiculous as this may sound, the number one that reason that I pick up a fashion magazine is not because of the articles. Actually, for me it is because of the images. Out of every magazine I browse, I am just looking at all of the great images. I love to see how outfits are put together. It is the creativity that pulls me into opening a magazine. I'll put it this way, if the person on the cover of the magazine looks horrible are you going to pick it up? Most likely...no. It is all about image. If the cover is horrible, you won't care about what articles are on the inside. But that is how I feel. You may not agree with me but if the image isn't right, then I could care less about the rest.

Just like in magazine that give you tips and advice about makeup, hair and fashion do's and dont's. Again, if the images are not right you won't believe in what they are telling you because you cannot see. "Seeing is believing." I know that may sound a bit corny, but in this case it makes perfect sense. Some of the images above are what catch my attention and is an image that inspires me in some kind of way.

Image #1, I love the matching pattern of the jacket to the shoes. Image #2, of love the simplicity of it. Everyone has to love denim. It's a cute simple outfit. Image #3, I love the sexy and edgy look of it. I'd kill for the jacket and the jeans! Do you believe that image is one of the most important things in fashion magazines and why?

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Photo-shoot Part 2

Finally recieved the final photos from the shoot today and I must say they turned out even better than I thought they would. Here are just a few..

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National Harbor Photoshoot

So today was the day of the National Harbor photo shoot . I got the opportunity to shoot with two great models (Chase & Jane), photographer Jake and makeup artist Monica.

I enjoyed this shoot. Especially laughing at spectators just stopping and watching. Also can't forget about Jane accidentally hitting Chase in the face a few times, lol. Definitely had a few laughs today. Every one was really great and easy to work with.

Can't forget about the lovely makeup artist Monica! She's super cool! I was great to have someone along side me to help pitch in some good ideas. In the end, through all the sniffling, shaking and teeth chattering, today was a great shoot. I will definitely post the final pictures soon!

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Nylon Magazine Cover: Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood appears on the cover of this months issue of Nylon Magazine. Grab one!
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Lanvin for H&M

Love the collection! Check it out!
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Fashionista of the Month!

1. What is your name and where are you from?

Alina, 19, actually from Germany, but spending a year in Sweden now

2. How would you describe your blog and what kind of things does it consist of?

Up till now it has been mostly just pictures of my daily outfits, but I want to blog about make up and other stuff soon, too :)

3. How would you describe your personal style?
Lots of black, elegant with an edge. It actually varies much, there are days where I just feel like letting out my inner rock star, haha!

4. What made you name your blog: "A Kingdom for a Dress?" Any specific reason?
I always had a thing for dresses and sort of started collecting them, so I figured this describes my attitude towards them quite well

5. When did you start your blog and why?
April 2010. I was almost done with school and quite bored, so at first it was just something to kill time with, ha!

6. When did you find out that you had a passion for fashion?
I guess I always had. I began choosing what I wear myself when I was 7. The outcome was probably not that fashionable, but I always knew what I wanted it to look like, even back then.

7. Do you have any goals fashion-wise?
Hm, let's see. I think it would be nice to have more readers on my blog and be sort of appreciated there. And I would love to work for a fashion magazine one day!

8. Who's style do you admire and why?
I really like how Olivia Palermo dresses- edgy, feminine and it always looks so effortless!

9. Where can people contact you?
My Twitter account (twitter.com/thathipchick), I'm also on Bloglovin, IFB (heartifb.com) and of course my regular blog my-kingdom-for-a-dress.blogspot.com

9. Is there anything else you would like to say to readers?
If you have 5 minutes left, please check out my blog, give me some feedback and I'll do the same you, if you have a blog as well! You can also follow me on Twitter if you like random tweets mixed with fashion! :D xoxo!

10 Things You Need In Your Wardrobe

1. Basic Black Dress
2. Trench Coat
3. Dress Pants
4. Classic Skirt
5. Jeans
6. Any Occasion Top
7. Skirt
8. Day Dress
9. Jacket
10. Sweatsuit Alternative

Before you go shopping again, go through your closte and make sure that you have the basic pieces that you need before you go out and get the pieces that you want.

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Embellished

Forever 21 Embellished Shoulder Top

This happens to be one of the new tops that I purchased to add to my work wardrobe. Since the dress code at my job has changed yet again, had to do a shopping trip to pick up some new pieces; tops mostly. I wore a black embellished shoulder top which drapes down a little in the front. Super cute! Also got a lot of compliments on it today =) Secret from a fashionista: if someone loves what you're wearing and asks where you got it from, never tell them exactly where you got it from. Give them hints because what will happen is you will see people walking around wearing the same exact thing that you were wearing. So for example, I bought my top from forever 21. I would tell people you can buy it from stores such as Target (i've seen it there), Forever 21, LVLX, Papaya...pretty much stores that are likely to carry the same kind of clothing. Let people compliment your style but don't let them steal it! Do you tell people where you get your clothes from?

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