Call at Rio fashion show for more black models

Only a handful of black models sashayed down the catwalk at this week’s Rio fashion show, sparking fresh calls for quotas to ensure greater diversity in a country where more than half of the population is of African ancestry.

Some 24 labels displayed their latest designs at the Rio de Janeiro winter 2012 fashion week, that ran from Wednesday to Saturday, and as in previous years the models were overwhelmingly white.

Yet Brazil, home to 190 million people, has the world’s second largest black population after Nigeria.

Organizers refused to address this perennial lack of racial diversity, although in the past they claimed that “there is no racial discrimination” in an industry known for its preference for eurocentric standards of beauty.

For the first time in June 2009, the Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW)– Latin America’s premier fashion event — imposed quotas requiring at least 10 percent of the models to be black or indigenous.

It acted after strong pressure from black groups and Brazilian prosecutors who blasted the SPFW’s longstanding bias towards white models.

Previously, only a handful of black models featured among the 350 or so that sashayed down the catwalk — usually less than three percent.

“Unfortunately, in 2010, a conservative prosecutor removed the quotas,” lamented father David, a Franciscan friar who heads the Educafro non-governmental organization, which lobbies for the rights of blacks and indigenous people on the labor market.

Diversity advocates say show organizers and fashion labels simply ignored the quota and stress that only compulsory rules can bring about lasting changes.

Father David said he had appealed the ruling against the quotas and said a hearing was scheduled for January 15, four days before the scheduled opening of the SPFW.

In education, Brazil already adopted quotas for underprivileged blacks to get into universities.

“You just can’t discriminate against blacks in Brazil, where 51 percent of the population is black or mixed-race. I think that the justice system will react favorably to our pressure and this decision will influence the fashion world across the country,” Father David noted.

Luana Genot, one of the eight black models out of more 200 employed by the main Rio modeling agency, 40° Models, gave details of the hurdles blacks face.

“They call us only when the the theme of the show is linked to black culture,” said the 23-year-old who is also an advertising student at Rio Catholic University (PUC).

“I am often told: What am I going to do with your hair? And for make-up, I am always the last so as not to dirty the brush with overly dark tones,” she added.

Last June, during Black Consciousness Week, Genot organized a debate on “ethnic diversity in fashion” at PUC.

“We are told that the winter collection is for whites in Europe or that black women’s butts are too big, their hips too wide. I am shocked to see that in Brazil, where more than half of the people are descendants of black slaves, there is so little space for us,” she added.

“Brazil’s population is very mixed and this must be reflected in fashion,” Genot said.

“The fashion weeks are cruel for Rio models who are curvier and tanned,” Sergio Mattos of 40° Models told the O Globo daily.

Thus, Bruna Loureiro, a blue-eyed blonde, was dropped from a show because her skin was found to be “too golden” while the label wanted “very pale skins.”

The debate on quotas even found its way into the popular “Big Brother Brasil” reality show on Wednesday night.

Asked about the need for quotas in the show, Daniel Echaniz, a professional model and the only black among the 12 contestants, said he was “against”, a minority view among blacks but one which is backed by those who think “it (quotas) exacerbates racism”.

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The sweet smell of success

The sweet smell of success

Kristen Stewart is the latest female celeb to be roped by a fashion house to promote its perfume. The 21-year-old Twilight actress is the new face for Balenciaga’s frangrance for women.

“Balenciaga has always stood out to me,” Kristen told WWD. “Even when I first began to consider fashion and admittedly rarely knew the brand I was wearing, I always recognised and loved Balenciaga. It feels full circle to be involved with something that spoke to me then and of course continues to excite me now. The brand is just cool. That’s the way it is. I feel drawn to it. It provokes on a number of levels. It isn’t afraid or contrived. It hits a very cool balance, always. Always pretty undeniable.”

The perfume will be available at the end of the year… just in time for the release of Breaking Dawn: Part 2.

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Fashion agenda: Fashion weeks, Versace for H&M, limited edition Karl

Among the excitement of the launch of the fashion week season with Milan and Paris setting the standard for Fall 2012 menswear style, the coming weeks also see the unveiling of some hotly anticipated affordable designer collaborations, with Versace’s Cruise collection for HM going on sale in countries where the store has an e-commerce site January 19 and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld‘s limited edition Karl line for online fashion boutique Net-a-Porter available from January 25. Read about these and other upcoming fashion events here.

Milan Menswear Fashion Week
January 14-17
Milan, Italy

Milan menswear fashion week attracts the world’s most prestigious labels to showcase their Fall/Winter 2012 ready-to-wear male collections such as Dolce Gabbana, Emporio Armani and Versace. Fashionistas who don’t have tickets will be able to keep up-to-date on the action thanks to labels including Dolce Gabbana and Burberry streaming shows live on their Facebook pages and Ermenegildo Zegna’s Zegna Live app, which will be free from the Apple store for the iPhone and iPad and allows fans to watch the runway show and purchase a range of exclusive items as soon as they hit the catwalk.
http://www.cameramoda.it/en/

Hong Kong Fashion Week
January 16-19
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

As the largest annual fashion industry gathering in Asia — over 1700 exhibitors gathered at the 2011 event — Hong Kong Fashion Week offers buyers from across the globe the latest in apparel, accessories and fashion-related products from high-end fashion to mass merchandise.
http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hkfashionweekfw-en/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Fashion-Week-For-Fall-Winter.html

Paris Menswear Fashion Week
January 18-22
Paris, France

Following hot on the heels of Milan Menswear Fashion Week, the French capital will showcase Fall 2012 ready-to-wear menswear. This prestigious menswear event attracts the likes of John Galliano, Givenchy, Dior Homme, Hermes and Lanvin. A newcomer to Paris Menswear Fashion Week for the January 2012 edition will be Parisian-based luxury men’s footwear brand Berluti, who will reveal its first menswear line. The collection has been designed by Alessandro Sartori, the man behind leading Italian menswear specialists Ermenegildo Zegna’s Z Zegna line.
http://www.modeaparis.com/fr

Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week
January 18-21
Berlin, Germany

The 10th season of Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week will welcome some of Germany’s most progressive couturiers. Confirmed designers include Anja Gockel, Augustin Teboul, Blacky Dress and Christina Duxa. All eyes will also be on Alexandra Kiesel, who was selected by a jury including Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs during the Peek Cloppenburg Designer for Tomorrow competition 2011. The graduate of Berlin’s Weissensee School of Art impressed thanks to a collection comprising color-block separates and strong shoulders.
http://www.mercedes-benzfashionweek.com/

26th Bread and Butter
January 18-20
Berlin, Germany

This innovative trade fair is dedicated to contemporary clothing culture and streetwear. January’s Fall/Winter 2012 edition will have the theme High Fidelity, and will also feature two new concept areas focusing on add-on items and heritage brands. A new area called Treasury, dedicated to accessories, has also been revealed for January 2012, recognizing the increased importance of complementing accessory items to store collections. In terms of size and status, the event overshadows Berlin’s other contemporary fashion trade event PREMIUM (January 18-20) and Barcelona’s bi-annual urbanwear tradeshow The Brandery (January 27-29).
http://www.breadandbutter.com/winter2012/en/metanav/about-bb/

São Paulo Fashion Week
January 19 – 24
São Paulo, Brazil

Started in 1996, São Paulo Fashion Week has evolved into the most important fashion event in Latin America. Designers including Pedro Lourenço, Colcci and Jefferson Kulig feature in this season’s eclectic line-up.
http://ffw.com.br/hotsites/spfw/
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Versace for HM
January 19
Online in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and UK

Following the success of the first Versace for HM collaboration, a second round of designs will go on sale exclusively online January 19 in countries where HM has e-commerce sites such as Sweden, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and the UK. Highlights include fruity printed dresses and casualwear.

110th Who’s Next Pret-à-Porter Paris
January 21 – 24
Paris, France

An event that overshadows other women’s wear fairs like Designers Agents (January, New York and subsequent Los Angeles and Paris editions) and Coterie (February, New York) in both its stature and scale, Who’s Next Pret-à-Porter Paris is not to be missed. Categories include Private; which hosts all the top international women’s ready-to-wear labels; Le Cube is a specialist leather good area; The Mr Brown category features more than 300 textile, shoe and accessory brands and Fame showcases top creative international women’s ready-to-wear brands. This exclusive selection is deliberately restricted to 200 exhibitors each season. Brands ranging from Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Fossil and Converse to American Retro and Antoine et Lili will be present this year. The subsequent season’s event will take place June 30 – July 3.
http://www.whosnext.com

Haute Couture Fashion Week
January 23-26
Paris, France

Overriding smaller events such as Couture Fashion Week New York and Italy’s AltaRoma AltaModa Couture Fashion Week, this is the world’s leading haute couture week, reserved for dramatic fashion shows presenting out-of-this-world creations by designers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior and Chanel. This year Atelier Versace will participate, signaling a return to the couture calendar since its last appearance in 2004. Prada will also be celebrating the opening of a revamped store on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré by showcasing at this year’s event.
http://www.modeaparis.com/fr

Karl at Net-a-Porter
January 25
Online

After past collaborations with American department store Macy’s and Swedish high street retailer HM, Karl Lagerfeld‘s latest affordable clothing line, called Karl, will go live exclusively at online fashion boutique Net-a-Porter January 25. The limited edition line will only be available on Net-a-Porter for four weeks, and is set to comprise around 70 items including biker jackets, sweaters, shirts and dresses. Register for updates at the following site: http://www.net-a-porter.com/karl.

New York Fashion Week
February 9- 16
New York, USA

The Big Apple kicks off the womenswear fashion week season in the major fashion capitals, with American creators including Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein showcasing their Fall 2012 ready-to-wear lines. Recently announced newcomers to the catwalk schedule include reality star-turned-designer Whitney Port, who will reveal the latest creations from her Whitney Eve clothing line.
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork

London Fashion Week
February 17 – 21 (with menswear February 22)
London, UK

This season British designer Stella McCartney will make her first ever London Fashion Week appearance for a one-off show. Another debut will come from the Alexander McQueen diffusion line, McQ, which also has a special show planned. A day dedicated to men’s fashion is scheduled for February 22.
http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

Milan Fashion Week
February 22 – 28
Milan, Italy

Italy’s finest creators such as Dolce Gabbana, Armani and Prada will showcase their Fall/Winter 2012 collections at Milan’s fashion week.
http://www.cameramoda.it

Paris Fashion Week
Feb 28 – March 7
Paris, France

The queen of all fashion weeks concludes ready-to-wear show season with only the biggest names in fashion such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Lanvin. Despite their special one-off appearances at London Fashion Week in February, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen’s regular Fall/Winter 2012 shows will take place in usual at Paris Fashion Week.
http://www.modeaparis.com

 

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Soma Intimates Is Committed to Empowering Women


NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Soma Intimates, the ultimate destination for beautiful lingerie, loungewear and beauty announces the latest installment in its “Giving is Beautiful” bra donation campaign, a nationwide charitable initiative to collect bras for women in need.  Starting today and continuing through February 26th, 2012, the company will accept both new and gently used bras at all Soma Intimates boutiques across the country. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120112/FL34612LOGO )

“A bra is one of the least donated, but most in-demand items for women in need.  When we learned that there are thousands of women going without an item that most of us consider part of our daily routine, we knew we had to do something,” states Laurie Van Brunt, Soma Intimates’ Brand President.  “At Soma, we believe that no woman should have to make the decision between putting food on the table and buying a bra.  The simple act of donating a bra helps these women to focus on rebuilding and recovering from the hardships of domestic violence.  Over 4 million women need the assistance of a shelter annually and many come with only the clothes on their backs.”

While national in scope, Soma’s bra donation initiative is local in nature – directly impacting communities where the bras are donated.  Each of Soma Intimates 182 boutiques and outlets will work with a local women’s shelter to help women in need in that area.

This year, to raise awareness about domestic violence and to impact the number of bras collected, Soma announces a partnership with The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV).  The NNEDV is the leading voice for survivors of domestic violence.  Representing over 2,000 shelter programs across 56 state and territory coalitions throughout the United States, the NNEDV is the perfect partner to help spread the word and make a difference in women’s lives – one bra at a time.

“NNEDV is thrilled to partner with Soma Intimates on this year’s ‘Giving is Beautiful’ bra donation,” said Sue Else, President, NNEDV. “Together we can make a difference in women’s lives, help close the gap on the lack of bras available in shelters and raise awareness to work toward ending domestic violence.”

First launched in July 2010, this marks the fourth biannual bra donation initiative for Soma Intimates.  To-date, Soma has collected over 145,000 bras to help women in need across the country.

“We are honored to kick off our 2012 bra donation with NNEDV as our partner.  Giving really is beautiful, and we’re thankful to them and all of our customers who are coming together to support local women in need,” says Van Brunt of Soma Intimates.  “While we are incredibly proud of the 145,000 donated bras we have collected, this partnership allows us to raise the bar even higher.  Our goal for this bra donation is to hit the milestone of a quarter million bras.”

For more information about the Soma Intimates “Giving is Beautiful” bra donation event, please visit www.soma.com/givebras

About Soma Intimates:
Soma Intimates, a division of Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS – News), is the home of beautiful lingerie, loungewear and beauty products.  Home of the warmest personal service, Soma embraces women with luxuriously soft fabrics, innovative fashion and an always perfect fit.  As of January 12th, 2011, Soma Intimates will operate 182 boutiques and outlets across the country as well as a website at www.soma.com.

About NNEDV:
NNEDV, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a leading voice for domestic and sexual violence victims and  their allies.  Its members include the 56 statewide and territorial coalitions against domestic violence.  It works closely with them to understand the needs of domestic violence victims and advocacy programs.  NNEDV has been a premiere national organization advancing the movement against domestic violence for over 15 years, after leading efforts among domestic violence victim advocates and survivors in urging Congress to pass the landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994.  To learn more about NNEDV, please visit www.nnedv.org.

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Get the Full View of the 2012 Fashion Concept by Milanoo's New Stylish Elements

CHENGDU, China , Dec. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Milanoo, a global fashion supplier which is always up to date with the latest styles, has implemented their latest fashion elements for the coming 2012 using the best quality materials for their designs catering to all women.

Having done wonders with their seasonal collections, Milanoo unveils its 2012 trendy fashion elements of sexy animal prints, alluring reds, sparkly and fur-trimmed designs allowing women to showcase their captivating confidence, elegance and also playfulness.

“What Milanoo wants to do is gather the latest fashion elements for our customers, and we do our best to discover and be involved in fashion events to meet the higher needs for both fashion and life in modern times,” said Gu, the manager of Milanoo’s procurement center. “The 2012 Milanoo fashion elements are the essence to the creative styles we’re preparing for the coming year. Special handbags and shoes display these elements perfectly,” he added.

In order to serve the fickle fashion world, Milanoo’s website is quintessential for the 2012 popular fashion elements. Making use of the finest quality of raw materials and fabric for designing wonderful fashion items, Milanoo keeps in mind the requirements of customers and design their products accordingly. You can easily find other special items, like wedding dresses, cosplay costumes, and special fashion accessories.

About Milanoo

Milanoo, based in China , comes up with a plethora of new and trendy fashion apparel, cosplay costumes, wigs, lingerie, formal wear, wedding attire, shoes and spandex Zentai suits which are included in their scope of online retail business to meet the expectations of women customers by offering great comfort level along with unique style. Milanoo has been a very popular website for its ultimate fashion and also value for money while fulfilling your fashion needs.

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Beauty Habits for the New Year: 5 Ways to Boost Your Routine

SACRAMENTO, CA–(Marketwire -01/11/12)- The New Year is a time when many women try out new skincare products and make changes in their beauty routines. Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Clean Up Your Act: 5 Habits to Ditch for the New Year,” helps women make some positive lifestyle changes as well. This article details five bad habits many women are guilty of when it comes to caring for their skin, and how to get back on the right track.

Shopping for new skincare products in drugstores or department stores can be satisfying to women who are trying to make changes in their skincare regimens, whether they’re looking to solve a particular skincare issue or just find a great deal. So it might come as a surprise that using too many new products can bring more harm than good. What is the best way to go about trying something new without causing skin irritations?

To get the answer to this question, click here:
http://skincare-news.com/a-9092-Clean_Up_Your_Act_5_Habits_to_Ditch_for_the_New_Year.aspx

Another way of avoiding skin irritation is learning how to use the right combination of active ingredients. When it comes to conditions like acne, oily skin or facial wrinkles, women tend to pile on the products in the hope that this will fix the problem faster — but overdoing products often leads to dry, agitated skin. Which ingredients should women pay attention to in their skincare products, and what are the best ways to combine products with strong active ingredients?

To get the answer to this question, click here:
http://skincare-news.com/a-9092-Clean_Up_Your_Act_5_Habits_to_Ditch_for_the_New_Year.aspx

On the opposite end of the spectrum are women who have had the same skincare regimen for years on end and resist making drastic changes. Staying consistent with a daily skin care routine can have negative consequences too. What types of circumstances call for a change in a woman’s routine?

To get the answer to this question, click here:
http://skincare-news.com/a-9092-Clean_Up_Your_Act_5_Habits_to_Ditch_for_the_New_Year.aspx

Find answers to all these questions and much more on positive skincare changes to make in the New Year, including some skincare staples to include in any regimen and tips on caring for delicate areas like the neck, at Skincare-News.com.

http://skincare-news.com/a-9092-Clean_Up_Your_Act_5_Habits_to_Ditch_for_the_New_Year.aspx

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Prevent Menopause Symptoms Now: 6 Ways to Maintain Healthy Skin
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Hot flashes and hormonal changes are well-known side effects of menopause, but skin related changes like dryness, age spots and wrinkles can come as a surprise to many women. Developing good skincare habits now can help women take control of their skincare regimen and maintain healthy skin during menopause, and beyond.

Fashion for Mature Women: 5 Anti-Aging and Beauty Tips
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The end of adolescence often means the end of that constant battle with acne, but for some women, entering middle age means a host of new skin concerns, such as age spots, dark circles and wrinkles. Acne and oily skin can also return. Learn how to combat these skin concerns, as well as revamp that tired wardrobe and beauty bag with age-appropriate clothing and makeup.

Office Beauty Handbook: Skincare Guide to a Professional Appearance in the Workplace
http://www.skincare-news.com/a-8595-Office_Beauty_Handbook_Skincare_Guide_to_a_Professional_Appearance_in_the_Workplace.aspx

The key to professional success isn’t just credentials and job performance. Confidence and presence are essential factors in helping people achieve their goals in the workplace. And whether a woman is makeup-savvy or takes a more minimalist approach to appearance, creating an office-appropriate look is the first step to exuding inner confidence. Get tips on how to make the right impression with Skincare-News.com’s complete Office Beauty Handbook, featuring articles on everything from looking professional for an interview to unwinding with some post-work pampering.

Skincare Beauty FAQ Handbook – Part 11: Men
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For men looking for a stripped-down skincare and shaving routine, here’s some assistance. The right products and regimen for a man’s lifestyle should include some key elements — like efficiency, quality and effectiveness. Part 11 of the Skincare Beauty FAQ Handbook offers a thorough guide to creating a daily routine suited to a man’s specific needs and skin type. Use Chapter 11 of our FAQ Handbook to find out the best techniques for irritation-free shaving, anti-aging skincare and low-maintenance products.

Skincare Beauty FAQ Handbook – Part 2: Acne
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Your Very Own Skin Care Calendar
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For many people, remembering to wash the face every day and apply restorative creams nightly is easy. But sometimes the less frequent skin treatments get lost on lengthy to-do lists, buried by bustling schedules. Here’s a calendar to ensure that important skincare tasks don’t fall through the cracks, along with some skincare tips to try.

Murad: A Holistic Approach to Skincare
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Katonah Thrift Shop fashion show is Jan. 12

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Katonah Thrift Shop fashion show is Jan. 12


Thursday, 12 January 2012 00:00

The latest in gently used couture will be modeled by Katonah Thrift Shop volunteers at their annual fashion show, the highlight of the Jan. 12 luncheon meeting of the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah.

Participating members will don consigned and donated clothing fresh from the racks of the thrift shop, located in the lower level of the club’s Memorial House at 71 Bedford Road in Katonah. Their ensembles will include such accessories as thrift shop jewelry, shoes, scarves and handbags.

The catered luncheon will feature Italian cuisine, including a pizza appetizer, a choice of two pastas, Caesar salad, garlic bread and cheesecake. Wine and soft beverages will also be available. Reservations are required and may be made by sending a check for $18 payable to WCCK to Mary Jo O’Brien, 24 Roosevelt Drive, Bedford Hills NY 10507.

Club membership is open to all area women; it is not necessary to be a resident of Katonah.

Information: 232-4964.


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Kate Winslet and Katie Holmes unveil their latest fashion campaigns

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Hollywood actresses Kate Winslet and Katie Holmes strike a pose for fashion and jewellery labels St John and H.Stern.

BY Olivia Bergin
10 January 2012

Katie Holmes for H.Stern


Katie Holmes for H.Stern
Photo: H.STERN

With day jobs that equal lengthy periods on location away from their family and home comforts – not to mention the long hours, it’s no surprise that Hollywood starlets like to diversify with the occasional quick modelling job.

Working mothers Katie Holmes and Kate Winslet have been lured by big brands H.Stern and St John respectively, and their team of dedicated pamperers and preeners. The results of a day in the studio (or in the case of Katie Holmes, on a sun-soaked beach) could see them nominated for a Most Glamorous Performance in an Advertising Campaign award – if only such a thing existed.


In pictures: Models turned actresses

Spring/summer 2012 marks the second season that British Oscar winner Winslet has modelled for American knitwear label St. John. Fellow actress Angelina Jolie previously enjoyed the same role for five years, but was replaced when the label’s directors thought her fame had “overshadowed the brand.”



Kate Winslet for St John

Katie Holmes meanwhile, has shot her third campaign for American jewellery H.Stern, alongside her other modelling assignment – for women’s lifestyle brand Ann Taylor.

Keeping up? You’d be right for thinking that actresses have as many modelling gigs as they do film roles. Or in Katie Holmes’s case, more…


See all the spring/summer 2012 ad campaigns

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Kate Winslet: 'You Don't Have to Be a Size 2'

Kate Winslet St. John Ads
Courtesy St. John

For cynics who assume that all celebrity advertorials undergo extensive Photoshopping, check out this newly released image from Kate Winslet‘s spring campaign for St. John. Though the official version highlights the star’s face more than November’s sneak peek, it does not downplay her gorgeous curves.

“You don’t have to be a size 2, or even a size 4, to be able to wear these garments.,” Winslet gushes in a new video for the brand (below). “They fall so well and are cut for women with a shape. And of course I love that,” she says. “That’s me all over.”

Highlighting a pair of pleated trousers as an unlikely favorite, Winslet says that the reception of her continued ambassadorship for the brand has been “heartwarming.”

“A lot of women say they believe they could wear a particular dress or a pair of pants or a sweater because they have seen that I am able to wear those pieces,” she says warmly. “It is really important to be able to dress in clothes quickly that look effortless and feel comfortable.”

Justine Harman

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Milanoo Introduces New Arrival Wedding Shoes for the Bridal Parties' Shiny Dressing Up

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 12, 2012  /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Global women fashion supplier Milanoo, putting concentrations on 2012 wedding fashion this January, introduces its new arrival wedding shoes after latest styles collecting and marketing need research work.

In this 2012 new arrival wedding shoes collection at Milanoo.com, not only bridal shoes, wedding boots, wedding sandal but also flower girl shoes are presented for different wedding seasons and multiple needs of all people attending wedding ceremony.

“To matching with fascinating white wedding dresses, our white leather rhinestone decoration shoes series are the best shining choices for the bridals. We hope the new designs of feather, crystal, flower, and ribbon decorations can please all pure and holy symbols for your once-in-life memories.” according to Gu, the manager of Milanoo procurement center.

Milanoo considerably plans of wedding boots and wedding sandals, with classic medium heel styles, exactly meet the need of winter and summer wedding ceremony. You can find that white is the only color for flower girl shoes while black is the only one for ring bearers, which makes weddings a holy and formal atmosphere.

The price range of wedding shoes differ from style to style and the material which is used in making it, and you will see that all the dresses are between $50 and $100 which is quite less as compared to other websites. For more details about latest wedding shoes of Milanoo visit their official website http://www.milanoo.com/Wedding-Shoes-c577.

About Milanoo
Milanoo, based in China, comes up with a plethora of new and trendy fashion apparel, cosplay costumes, wigs, lingerie, formal wear, wedding attire, shoes and spandex Zentai suits which are included in their scope of online retail business to meet the expectations of women customers by offering great comfort level along with unique style. It is the best boutique where one could find many models of dresses and accessories which help you to look gorgeous in 2012.

 

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