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Mariah Careys dress looked very cheap and tacky! Its such a shame to see another curvaceous beauty get it so wrong!
Written by Victoria Claire
www.vclaire.com
Monday, 8 March 2010
Fashion faux pas at the Oscars
As much as i am a huge Kate Winslet fan, this outfit doesn't do her beautiful curvaceous body any justice. Although her arms looked well toned and her hair and make up look stunning.
Mariah Careys dress looked very cheap and tacky! Its such a shame to see another curvaceous beauty get it so wrong!
Written by Victoria Claire
www.vclaire.com
Mariah Careys dress looked very cheap and tacky! Its such a shame to see another curvaceous beauty get it so wrong!
Written by Victoria Claire
www.vclaire.com
Style Success from Kristen Stewart at the Oscars 2010
Its Great to see Kristen Stewart (Twilight's leading starlet) looking fabulous in a Monique Lhuillier strapless gown. Instead of her usual casual appearance. She has topped the Best Dressed list's for the Oscars 2010 by many style critics. For me Stewart needed some drop earrings to complete her look, but here at VIBRANT we still love her look. Lets hope 2010 promises much more style success form Stewart.
Saturday, 6 March 2010
REVIEW ON "AMPT" LIVE BAND SHOW
28th March 2010
APMT LIVE BAND SHOW
@SOUND LEICESTER SQUARE
Show began at 8pm, some nice vibes opening with the live band!
We got a nice show from the January open mic shows winner, Chantelle angelina.
Her deliverance, her soulful sultry soft voice had presence, kept the audience engaged and definitely showed us she can sing! Definitely a fine example that the UK has amazing singers and not just in church choirs or made up 'studio singers'.
Show began at 8pm, some nice vibes opening with the live band!
We got a nice show from the January open mic shows winner, Chantelle angelina.
Her deliverance, her soulful sultry soft voice had presence, kept the audience engaged and definitely showed us she can sing! Definitely a fine example that the UK has amazing singers and not just in church choirs or made up 'studio singers'.
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FILMED & EDITED BY RASHID KASIRYE (LINKUPTV)
PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEFANBAISDEN
CHANTELLE ANGELINA
DOOM MAN
CARTEY
CALVIN ROCHE
MARCIE PHONIX AND HYPA FEN 
PRINCESS NYA
SKRILLS, ICE CREAM AND MAFFI ELLA
MAFFI ELLA, CITY AND ICE CREAM
Seeing some usual and known faces was nice as well as seeing some new ones whom were really getting into the live action.
A special guest appearance by Leeds football player Jermaine Beckford, the usual socialites, and industry people including Sadie Ama, Dj Chucky, Lena FaceforMusic, Scorcher, Dj Shafty, Bigman Zest, to name a few.
JERMAINE BECKFORD (LEEDS UNITED)
SCORCHER AND FRIEND
Overall the show was enjoyable. The band especially the drummer proved to be talented, and poses a great talent in being able to play anything that got shouted out to them. The headline acts absolutely brought fire! The comedian seemed as if he self doubted himself... Already assumed the crowd wouldn't laugh or didn't get the joke before he was through. Mind you he had me in laughter with his BLICK joke, HATING, and FAT PEOPLE. #sad but true. The only lady on the bill was Princess Nya.... A true Princess she is, and one that can hold her own amongst her male counterparts whilst looking like a true Princess. She stepped in a dress that was very impressionable and showed she can get down in her heels whilst performing her club hits and new record 'hooligans'.
Big man Zest proved he can move for a big guy, get the crowd moving and has some serious lyrical flow.
The ones who shocked me most were Calvin Roche, Doom man and Cartey! Calvin's deliverance and style had my engaged throughout his entire performance and threw me completely, but pleasantly, with his vocal range. I remember listening to Doom man from his earlier Marvel days and Cartey from his Fatal attraction days. Long plaits, sweaty under 18 raves comes to mind. So to see them both on stage doing their thing was a nice thing to see. Its one thing to see London or UK talent but from my era and home town is even more. VIBRANT MAGAZINE SALUTES YOU BOTH.
Ive now downloaded my copy of 'Dooms Day'.
The performance from Skrills, Mafi ella, Ice cream and City may be said to have been over the top but in fact I enjoyed their presence! They ALL moved and worked the stage like true performers. Longevity is another topic! Lets hope its not another case of female MC's/ Rappers being present one minute and then the next no one remembers them or Rappers in general who only appeal to a certain audience and couldn't cross over mainstream. We hope to catch up with them soon for an interview!!!!
AMPT AND THE WHOLE TEAM.... VIBRANT MAGAZINE SALUTES AND COMMENDS YOU FOR YOUR CONSTANT MONTHLY STRUGGLE TO PROVIDE THE UK'S FINEST! WE DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS EVENING OUT.
THE PERFECT SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT.
http://www.myspace.com/doommanonline Doom Man
http://www.myspace.com/nyahprincess Nyah Princess
http://www.myspace.com/321official Marcie Phonix
BY FABIAN JONES
PARIS FASHION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
Here is an update of some shows from Paris Fashion Week
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Paris Fashion Week
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label autumn/winter 2010/2011 collection
This show was heavily inspired by the principal boy/ school boy in a pantomime, hence the Prince Charming theme which was the starting point. Think Oliver Twist. That, at least, goes some way to explaining the moustaches – part Salvador Dali, part George Michael – which were painted on the models’ faces. It gave a masculine look but femininity overcomes and balances out the whole look. Generally baggy clothes and lose fits.
This show was heavily inspired by the principal boy/ school boy in a pantomime, hence the Prince Charming theme which was the starting point. Think Oliver Twist. That, at least, goes some way to explaining the moustaches – part Salvador Dali, part George Michael – which were painted on the models’ faces. It gave a masculine look but femininity overcomes and balances out the whole look. Generally baggy clothes and lose fits.
http://www.coutorture.com/Paris-Fashion-Week-Vivienne-Westwood-Fall-2010-7642975LANVIN/AUTUMN/WINTER 2010/2011 COLLECTION
Designer Alber Elbaz’s collection was filled with his usual simple and feminine trade mark. Some link it to the sporty, casual character of Lanvin's 1920s outfits. The catwalk was graced with voluminous sleeves, draped, flowing into the sinuously seamed dresses. Most in rich browns, greens. Deep dark and easy colours.
Designer Alber Elbaz’s collection was filled with his usual simple and feminine trade mark. Some link it to the sporty, casual character of Lanvin's 1920s outfits. The catwalk was graced with voluminous sleeves, draped, flowing into the sinuously seamed dresses. Most in rich browns, greens. Deep dark and easy colours.
Jean Paul Gaultier/Autumn/Winter2010/2011 COLLECTION
This collection Gautier displays a great range, creativity, a few glamorous inspirational notes from what seems to be Hispanic & western cultures. A few different periods from the Mexican sector definitely is apparent. Aztecs, wealthy, chic Mexicans springs out. Gaultier presented a very imaginative collection for the haute couture SS10 season. The catwalk was graced by models such as sessilee lopez, iris sturbegger & anja rubik. And they were topped with braids & sombreros.
This collection Gautier displays a great range, creativity, a few glamorous inspirational notes from what seems to be Hispanic & western cultures. A few different periods from the Mexican sector definitely is apparent. Aztecs, wealthy, chic Mexicans springs out. Gaultier presented a very imaginative collection for the haute couture SS10 season. The catwalk was graced by models such as sessilee lopez, iris sturbegger & anja rubik. And they were topped with braids & sombreros.
BY FABIAN JONES
Monday, 1 March 2010
Milan Fashion Week
MILAN FASHION WEEK MILAN FASHION WEEK
GIORGIO ARMANI
#giorgioarmani The 20 best hairdresses seen during Milan Fashion Week http://tinyurl.com/yl7tamj #MFW #hairtrends
LES COPAINS
http://www.coutorture.com/Milan-Fashion-Week-Les-Copains-Fall-2010-7585123
We werent able to make it to Milan FashionWeek but knew we had to keep our fashion troopers up to speed.....
GIORGIO ARMANI
Milan Fashion Week : all the pictures from Giorgio Armani's autumn-winter 2010-2011 show http://tiny.cc/LL6S4 #MFW
#giorgioarmani The 20 best hairdresses seen during Milan Fashion Week http://tinyurl.com/yl7tamj #MFW #hairtrends
MOSCHINO
ERMANNO SCERVINO
LES COPAINS
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BY FABIAN JONES
London Fashion week Pam Hogg show
This was the last show i attended.
This was such an adrenaline rush as we are huge fans of Pam Hogg. Slightly had no choice as fashion editor is A HUGE FAN!!!!
The whole week we were counting the days to this show and it finally came and i had to go alone.. No Vic! Couldnt believe it as we both were looking so forward to witnessing the new collection.
The show was by far the most packed show i had been to! It had major fashion-istas on front row and known faces such as Gareth Pugh, Peaches Geldof, Bella Freud, Dougie Fields, the singer Roisin Murphy, and Jody Harsh.
We witnessed London ‘It’ girl turned model, Daisy Lowe, open the show, which was held at the Science Museum. She wore a multicoloured, patchwork fur jacket and harlequin leggings, in geometric, slices of Lycra and leather. A statement was made instantly!
AFTER SHOW GUESTS
BY FABIAN JONES
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Day one continued
The last fashion show that we could make it to was a new designer named Danny Tang. This was at 4:15pm in the Freemasons hall Covent garden.
At this show I wasn't as pumped up for, i hadn't heard of or seen any of Tangs collection and didn't think anything could top the experience and the collection of the BodyAmr show. The show was titled Urban Victorian so i expected to see old mixed with new... Victorian style but a little more conservative, big dresses, and lots of hats.
After being allowed entrance the show didn't take much longer to be underway.
I also noticed that Hillary Alexander weren't in front row nor at the show so i didnt have as high expectations as i did in the previous shows. Also, the front row seemed to majorly filled with students and bloggers. I never noticed any true fashion-ista's or key people and celebs.
I think the models were lacking something in terms of their look. Some didn't look like they enjoyed the experience, didn't make the clothes look great. But non the less I was enjoying this show.
I’m also not sure how Danny Tang managed to get onto the same schedule as David Koma, Gemma Slack and Louise Amstrup among others. The colour scheme was red and black and the fabrics used included a glittery snake print denim (that appeared in cropped suits and on dresses), netting, ribbon, fishnet (only on the legs) sparkly/ shinny lace which was on the model’s faces and clothes, crochet and chiffon. One dress had a combination of what appeared to be every material!
After show comments
''A remake of the naughties,
quite tacky, unfinished look
which made them look tacky/ unfinished.''
''Didn't like shoes, the layering
nor the models- quite a poor
choice in models''.
''It weren't the best, hes new
so i do hope and wish him all the best''
''wasn't too keen, hated shoes and the fabric, sheer layering... Felt quite dated''.
''Couldn't look at the shoes,
Cheap thread- curtain fabric and the
music was too monotone.no variation,
just cheap fabric, models looked dead''!
''Couldn't look at the shoes,
Cheap thread- curtain fabric and the
music was too monotone.no variation,
just cheap fabric, models looked dead''!
The final show we had scheduled was a presentation and the designers name is Craig Lawrence but we weren't able to attend.
However we did go to the Gemma Slack presentation. This was titled: Introducing Rowland VS Slack. Which basically was a combination of Slacks collection and Katie Rowlands jewellery. The film screening started at 5:30pm and it was absolutely packed. It was literally a process of one in one out. They had an astounding turnout.
As we pigeon stepped into the room, I saw it was filled with mannequins and displays of one of a kind and very rare jewellery, pieces and garments.
Slacks collection displays elements of unconventional materials, manipulating resins, metals and chains, contrasting them with the delicate drapery of chiffons.
At times they give the feeling of domination and masculinity with her heavy use of leather, but Slack weaves in femininity and intricate detail.
At times they give the feeling of domination and masculinity with her heavy use of leather, but Slack weaves in femininity and intricate detail.
This bizarre yet stunning contrast between the collection itself has graced Vogue, Italian Vogue and celebs such as Rhianna and Fergie have been spotted wearing it.
This lucky lady from Sweden was very fortunate to be sporting a piece which i would have easily mistakeningly guessed it was from the exhibition. It resembled a few pieces that were in the exhibition and her entire style overall displayed she was a fashion icon and had it totally right with the colours, and the choice of black and silver. It was a ear piece that wrapped around the ear, covering the opening to0 the ear but only due to size. Very fashionable, impressionable and a stunning piece.We left after this and made our final comments and notes over some well needed food before heading to the Prophetik clothing after party, which was being held at Beach Blanket Babylon, Shoreditch.
We arrived near the start and it wasn't filled with fashion week attendees. So we sat in the VIP area, which was reserved for Jeff Garner and friends and had a good banter, planning the rest of the week over some bubbly and 'porn star' cocktails.
We just enjoyed the night after and was sad we never partied with Jeff. He came fashionably late and we passed each other as we both were going through the door.
by Fabian Jones
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