Posted by Ruth Miller on Fri 16th December 2011 at 03:45 PM, Filed in
FilmAid is a charity close too our hearts at Top Stylista. Please take a minute to read below and view the new FilmAid trailer.
FilmAid uses the power of film to provide life-saving information on critical health and safety issues, helping to rebuild and sustain communities dealing with disaster, displacement and economic disparity. The international NGO is gearing up for a big year in 2012. From the urgent famine and refugee crisis in the Horn of Africa to post-disaster rebuilding in Haiti, rural health clinics in Rwanda and refugee camps on the Thai-Burma border, FilmAid is working harder than ever to share vital information with those who need it most, through the powerful medium of film.
FilmAid is getting the word out about their work with a brand new trailer, coming soon to US movie theaters. Watch an exclusive first look here:
Add a burst of colour to your winter wardrobe by flaunting one of this season’s must-have colours – berry red. Celebrities such as Carey Mulligan, Florence Welch and, the style Queen herself, Victoria Beckham have been seen wearing this gorgeous shade effortlessly and you can too!
Berry red is great for the festive season and looks great worn day or night. The colour can be found adorning satins, silks and everything in between so you’ll be able to find an item of clothing which totally suits your style and body shape. Textured berry red pieces like faux fur, velvet, lace and sheer chiffon will give outfits depth and a luxurious edge too so why not do some fashion experimenting!
The rich tone of berry also clashes wonderfully with ruby, copper and chestnut shades so don’t be afraid that it might all be too much. You could even incorporate the 70’s and 40’s trend into the look by sporting a pair of wide leg trousers or a cloche hat.
A fabulous colour that any fashionista would be proud to wear – it really is a berry red Christmas!
I am a huge fan of Nicole Richie’s designer fashion label Winter Kate which consists of contemporary ready-to-wear pieces that has all us fashionistas swooning over! The collection is packed full of gorgeous statement dresses, kimonos and jackets that reflect Nicole’s personal style so why not add a few of these pieces to your wardrobe to give it a winter update?!
Keeping up with this season’s latest trends, velvets and flowing silhouettes are featured in the recent collection adorned with intricate embroidery and stand-out detailing such as fringing. The stunning deep shades are perfect for Christmas and New Year, which will add a luxurious flare to outfits. There is a definite bohemian style of the ‘60s and ‘70s that can be seen throughout the velvet designs too allowing the pieces to stay true to the brand’s overall signature feminine vibe.
I’m sure a lot of you fashionistas and shoppers out there are still swooning over H&M’s recent designer Versace range but there is already news of the next collaboration! Marni is set to design a Spring 2012 collection full of signature prints and patterns for the high street store. Are you as excited as I am?!
The Italian brand, Marni, is famed for its original prints and inventive spirit and is a much-loved label in the fashion industry. Founder and Creative Director Consuelo Castiglioni has created for H&M a spring collection for both women and men which truly captures the essence of the designer brand. The range will feature both clothing and accessories at amazing prices so there is no worry about damaging your bank balance too much…
Consuelo Castiglioni, Founder and Creative Director of Marni, says:
“I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favourite pieces in signature fabrics and prints. As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colours, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic adding sporty utilitarian elements.”
London-based luxury silk label Silken Favours recently announced its new collection of silk scarves, turbans and headscarves which are available exclusively from Liberty’s in London in-store and online. Beautiful and intricate prints adorn each piece and can be worn by women or men.
The collection features a theme of hand-drawn designs of hedgehogs, insects, swans, flowers and ponies as the creator behind the label, Vicki Murdoch, takes inspiration from the natural world. The playful approach to these subjects transfers amazingly onto the prints, capturing the essence of nature beautifully. The additions to the Heart Collection includes 5 new designs made of 100% silk making them extremely luxurious and must-have pieces for scarf lovers. A variety of versatile colours are mixed and matched together throughout the collection combining the perfect amount of earthy tones with fresh, light shades. It really is hard to pick a favourite design as each seems to have its own personality and character.
Vicki uses a traditional and intricate technique of pen and ink to capture the illustrations of flora and fauna in her work transferring them into beautiful keepsakes. A lovely extra to every design too is that each has an accompanying poem all of which are written my Vicki’s Mother, Gail Murdoch. These pieces are truly meant to be treasured and worn forever.
Russet Revels, £135.00
Silk scarf featuring wild animal illustrations in a grey heart design on a purple background with a black border.
“The forest Harvest Festival has opened up its door.
It’s Happy Hour: fast food piles up upon the floor.
Nuts drop like little mercies from the skies above
This is the time of year all woodland creatures love.”
Amphibian Amours, £135.00
“We don’t have the standing, the French are the top dogs
We need some more practice, we great British bulldogs
Out techniques are rusty in romance and snogs
So let’s get out there and kiss some more frogs.”
British Delight, £135.00
Silk scarf featuring a Union Jack design filled with cats, horses and insect illustrations.
“Guess who gets feted, guess who gets petted?
From Berwick to Chiswick, from Hampstead to Hove
From every corner, all species of fauna
Find favour with Brits ‘cos we love ‘em, By Jove!”
Autumn Tweets, £135.00
Silk scarf featuring bird illustrations in a pink heart design on a brown background with a taupe border.
“The swallows have fled and winter’s ahead
And what will Cock Robin do now, poor sweet?
The eagle’s too grand, owls don’t understand
He’ll reach us with Twitter and tweet.”
Hedgehog Sweethearts, £135.00
Silk scarf featuring hedgehog and leaf illustrations in a light blue heart design on a royal blue background with a brown border.
“Hugs for a hedgehog are scary and fraught
While anything closer needs painstaking thought
We all might learn lessons from a hedgehog affair
Our loved ones deserve to be handled with care.”
