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FASHIONTRIBES TIDBIT: Part of the Reason Couture is so Cool is the Details. Pay Attention to the Small Stuff, get Your Crafts Hat on & Reap Big Style Rewards. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
(All Christian Lacroix Couture Fall 2007)
While couture is obviously a gorgeous, pricey affair, it truly is a case-in-point of the details making all the difference. Factors like theatrical silhouettes and expensive fabrics aside, the main difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture is the details: because money is much less constrained when designing the latter, designers are more free to add touches that take a garment from ordinary to spectacular
The Christian Lacroix Fall 2007 couture collection is replete with great ideas to add to your own wardrobe. Be it a touch of fur added to a sleeve, a satin bow tied at the waist, or glittery black trim glued onto a shoe, it can become a fun game to see what fun details you can discover on the runways and make your own.
Some easy ways to add a lil' couture chi-chi'ness to your wardrobe:
Black Silk Rose Hair Ornament Simply glue to a normal hair comb available at any drugstore...but do try & be patient about waiting for it to dry. (Available at LaurenScherr.com)
Embellished Trim on a
Sleeve or Shoe
The sewing-inclined can tack on beaded trim to a sleeve; the rest of us
will want to whip out the handy glue gun (you do have one?!). Even
better, most of these trims can be snipped apart to customize &
make things fit. (Available at MJTrim.com)
Ribbon-Tie Belts Gorgeous double faced satins come in luscious colors & give the best results. To keep the cut ends neat, fold over twice - slip a little Stitch Witchery in between the layers (a widely available gauze-like tape that turns into glue with heat) - and press with an iron using steam. (Available at JCarolineCreative.com)
Fur Sleeve Raccoon tails are incredibly affordable - just tack onto the sleeve of whatever you're altering for a plush touch of luxe. (Available at FurSource.com)
- Lesley Scott
September 28, 2006 in Accessories, Affordable Fashion, Fashion, Fashion Do's & Don'ts, Fashiontribes Tidbit, PODCAST, Shoes, Weblogs | Permalink
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