After a lot of work and a lot of consideration, Kitten Couture has a new home but looks the same and now if you love finding out about deals and great designers, you can go to Sikara Designs Group! This has been a change that I have wanted to do for awhile so it's nice to see that it has finally happened. Check it out as we will be adding more designers constantly. We are launching something that is a lot of fun entitled, 25 Days of Holiday Glam. Everyday you will have the opportunity to win a great gift simply by checking out that designer's fabulous site! Since it starts December 1st, it's literally around the corner and we can't wait to get the gifts flowing over to you guys! In addition we have a great section entitled the Trend Report where every month we showcase an outfit that would be a great item to include in your wardrobe and support it with fabulous accessories.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
CEO ~ Sikara Designs Group
Editor ~ See Pretty Things
NY Editor ~ Pubcrawlin
Nov 24, 2006
Nov 12, 2006
Sharing the Love
Since I blog a lot about fashion, I get a lot of information and questions about people in the business that can be used to further their career. I love to pass on the information that I learn so it can help you or someone that I know. When you think about getting a photographer or anyone that will be enhancing your look book as a model or even a designer, there is a lot of research involved so don't leave it as a last minute decision but if you know of great people and want to pass it along, let me know and I will post it as an option! Today, I present a photographer that I think you guys should know about - Casian Photography. Casian is in Orange County and definately takes a variety of pictures that are useful to those in the industry from headshots, commercial, glamour and more. In addition if you are in the area and are getting married, take a moment to visit his site and look at his wedding pictures.
Thankfully, I love that he actually lists his rates and packages which allows you to really decide if this is something that you would be interested in. I know that as I built my book and even as a designer, you fell in love with work that you saw online and held your breath as you sent and email or made a phone call to see whether you were properly budgeted for the photographer that you wanted. In addition to choosing a photographer, I would also suggest (when you can) that you think about relationships. I have a photographer that I use for my jewelry, Jens who does everything for Kitten Couture. I can't tell you how many times I needed pieces pictured and how comfortable I felt when I emailed him to do a quick turn around! This is great for those situations when you need that one look to book a gig or impress an agent!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Editor ~ See Pretty Things
NY Editor ~ Pubcrawlin
Thankfully, I love that he actually lists his rates and packages which allows you to really decide if this is something that you would be interested in. I know that as I built my book and even as a designer, you fell in love with work that you saw online and held your breath as you sent and email or made a phone call to see whether you were properly budgeted for the photographer that you wanted. In addition to choosing a photographer, I would also suggest (when you can) that you think about relationships. I have a photographer that I use for my jewelry, Jens who does everything for Kitten Couture. I can't tell you how many times I needed pieces pictured and how comfortable I felt when I emailed him to do a quick turn around! This is great for those situations when you need that one look to book a gig or impress an agent!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Editor ~ See Pretty Things
NY Editor ~ Pubcrawlin
Nov 11, 2006
The Lux Fashion World Show Hits Beirut Runway
Love love waking up and looking at what amazing finds are around the world! You can never have enough runway shows and this Lux Fashion World Show brings the best to runways of Beirut. With so many pics to choose from, it's hard to settle on just four; however, these are my favorites!
Hani El Buheiry, an Egyptian designer presented this amazing outfit on Nov. 8th. I love the color and the slit; therefore, this makes this dress my favorite look of the four pictures. Of course, this would be perfect at a private party in South Beach.
Hani does it again with this beautiful wedding gown! I love the veil and the intricate beading as well. Seriously, you could dedicate an entire blog to amazing wedding gowns that I have been seeing throughout the Internet. This is a very regal dress.
The look above and below, are both created by Lebanese designer Nicolas Gibran. Lately, I have been into the mocha/cappucino color. I love this genie/harem look as an evening gown. It seems so light with a lot of emphasis on the upper part of the gown.
There are a lot of looks by Nicolas in this shot; however in the foreground, I love the corset dress - love the rich look and the beading. In the background to the right, there is a dark bown dress with the deep 'V' in the front - this is also a great look!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Editor ~ See Pretty Things
NY Editor ~ Pubcrawlin
Hani El Buheiry, an Egyptian designer presented this amazing outfit on Nov. 8th. I love the color and the slit; therefore, this makes this dress my favorite look of the four pictures. Of course, this would be perfect at a private party in South Beach.
Hani does it again with this beautiful wedding gown! I love the veil and the intricate beading as well. Seriously, you could dedicate an entire blog to amazing wedding gowns that I have been seeing throughout the Internet. This is a very regal dress.
The look above and below, are both created by Lebanese designer Nicolas Gibran. Lately, I have been into the mocha/cappucino color. I love this genie/harem look as an evening gown. It seems so light with a lot of emphasis on the upper part of the gown.
There are a lot of looks by Nicolas in this shot; however in the foreground, I love the corset dress - love the rich look and the beading. In the background to the right, there is a dark bown dress with the deep 'V' in the front - this is also a great look!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Editor ~ See Pretty Things
NY Editor ~ Pubcrawlin
Chocolate Rocks the Runways
This weekend is probably one of the best weekends in NYC. I would put this up against last week's marathon (I have friends who have pics of Lance Armstrong in the race) and of course with Thanksgiving around the corner, we have the parade of all parades; however, the second weekend in November has quickly become synanomous with Chocolate. The Chocolate Show began on the 9th with an amazing fashion show and continues with tastings and bits of education on the finer points of chocolate. In fact, on my other blog I posted about Sweet Bliss who is a vendor at this show. Owner Ilene was the personal chef to Ralph Laruen and is known for making her 'Pumps and Purse' collection. Anyway, what I love about this show is the runway. I love the idea of incorporating design and chocolate. Every year the outfits become even more amazing.
I love the concept of a female Mad Hatter with this European look. I can only imagine how heavy that hat must have felt.
The kimono look has always been an elegant look and in the past few months, much like the tunic, it has completely invaded our fashion senses. I love this robe (yes made of chocolate) and the fan is perfect!
Ah a little old world elegance. I'm so loving the parasol and the Victorian elements of this outfit.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Editor ~ See Pretty Things
NY Editor ~ Pubcrawlin
I love the concept of a female Mad Hatter with this European look. I can only imagine how heavy that hat must have felt.
The kimono look has always been an elegant look and in the past few months, much like the tunic, it has completely invaded our fashion senses. I love this robe (yes made of chocolate) and the fan is perfect!
Ah a little old world elegance. I'm so loving the parasol and the Victorian elements of this outfit.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Editor ~ See Pretty Things
NY Editor ~ Pubcrawlin
Nov 6, 2006
I'm Loving Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai
It's nippy out there (although I must say that I am seeing a lot of stylish winter ensembles) but, it's nice to see that in other parts of the world people are wearing fabulous summer outfits. That's what's great about the fashion world, you're always a season ahead of yourself! In that vein, I present Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai, India. All designs that are included within this post are from French designer Nathalie Garcon.
I LOVE this look. This is a very southern belle look and I love the hat - very Scarlett O' Hara. I remember when I was in South Beach. I also love this shirt material as well which looks very roomy. What a great profile.
Love love this outfit. I could so see this on the beach of a resort town or facility. I love the matching bag (so nice when you have a match as opposed to a random beach bag). You can go to your favorite cafe with a mimosa as you sit on your preferred beach with glass in hand. I also love the colors and the material. In addition I love the long skirt which I would assume is a wrap or a sarong.
I love denim outfits that can serve a variety of purposes. You could wear this for a night on the town, brunch with the girls or a number of affairs. I love the red lacy corset top. What really makes this outfit stand out is the jacket which has great details and I love its princess lines as well.
This is my FAVORITE outfit of the collection. I love the colors and I love the style I feel that it has elements of that gypsy bohemian vibe. Once again, I would so wear this in South Beach. As you can see there are two different looks - one is the full dress but I like the one that is more of a bra with the low slung skirt. I would pair this with sandals that wrap up the leg. As far as the necklace - wear a cameo in the ruby tones very hot. As always, thanks Yahoo! pictures for providing fabulous pictures!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
I LOVE this look. This is a very southern belle look and I love the hat - very Scarlett O' Hara. I remember when I was in South Beach. I also love this shirt material as well which looks very roomy. What a great profile.
Love love this outfit. I could so see this on the beach of a resort town or facility. I love the matching bag (so nice when you have a match as opposed to a random beach bag). You can go to your favorite cafe with a mimosa as you sit on your preferred beach with glass in hand. I also love the colors and the material. In addition I love the long skirt which I would assume is a wrap or a sarong.
I love denim outfits that can serve a variety of purposes. You could wear this for a night on the town, brunch with the girls or a number of affairs. I love the red lacy corset top. What really makes this outfit stand out is the jacket which has great details and I love its princess lines as well.
This is my FAVORITE outfit of the collection. I love the colors and I love the style I feel that it has elements of that gypsy bohemian vibe. Once again, I would so wear this in South Beach. As you can see there are two different looks - one is the full dress but I like the one that is more of a bra with the low slung skirt. I would pair this with sandals that wrap up the leg. As far as the necklace - wear a cameo in the ruby tones very hot. As always, thanks Yahoo! pictures for providing fabulous pictures!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
Mumbai Brings it at Fashion Week
Fashion Week never ends - somewhere on this planet someone is presenting the next best thing. Right now, it's Mumbai and between November 3rd and 4th there have been fabulous fashion that have appeared on the runway.
Designer, Pria Kataria Puri presented at one of the Lakme Fashion Week Shows and I love this dress. I love flirty and fun pieces and this dress is perfect to attend a wedding, a cokctail party or any event that you need to shine. The swing factor of this dress is absolutely fabulous and I love the details that make this sparkle even more.
Pria does it again and I love this dress. The colors are earthy and I love the simple lines of this dress. I love the wrapped waist belt with the stones in it. Once again you can wear this dress at so many places even a night in the Meat Packing District as well.
Olive is hot! I like the little hat and I love the kimono style outfit as well. It definately has that showstopping effect. I could see this being worn to a charity event or special dinner, Seema Khan, who is the designer of this piece and the picture below definately knows how to generate the wow factor.
This is my favorite dress I love the pattern. Once again I like the earth tones of this piece and the bohemian look to it. I would wear this to an opening, a cocktail party or a launch for one of my fashion events or someone else's.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
Designer, Pria Kataria Puri presented at one of the Lakme Fashion Week Shows and I love this dress. I love flirty and fun pieces and this dress is perfect to attend a wedding, a cokctail party or any event that you need to shine. The swing factor of this dress is absolutely fabulous and I love the details that make this sparkle even more.
Pria does it again and I love this dress. The colors are earthy and I love the simple lines of this dress. I love the wrapped waist belt with the stones in it. Once again you can wear this dress at so many places even a night in the Meat Packing District as well.
Olive is hot! I like the little hat and I love the kimono style outfit as well. It definately has that showstopping effect. I could see this being worn to a charity event or special dinner, Seema Khan, who is the designer of this piece and the picture below definately knows how to generate the wow factor.
This is my favorite dress I love the pattern. Once again I like the earth tones of this piece and the bohemian look to it. I would wear this to an opening, a cocktail party or a launch for one of my fashion events or someone else's.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
For My Summer 2007 Brides, I Present ....
A friend of mine is getting married next year and I believe that there are others out there who are also getting married. SO in that vein, I am presenting a series of dresses that were presented at the Spring/Summer Fashion Week show in Madrid on November 4th.
Spanish designer, Las Novias Boutique has a beautiful strappless gown. What I love about this is the veil which has beading on the trim which is seen throughout the body of the gown.
This gown look like feathers to me on the bottom, I believe i's probably tulle or something to that effect but it reminds me of walking through a cloud. I love the back detail of the dress which is essential. When you think about it, people see you from the back while you are taking your vows so you should have something that is very ornate so that people can whisper about how fabulous you look.
My favorite gown is the one above by Spanish designer Novissima. I love the beige color bow that ties in the back and can imagine that as you walk down the aisle the material flows like liquid. I love the strapless look and of course you'll look like a princess and a movie star in one.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
Spanish designer, Las Novias Boutique has a beautiful strappless gown. What I love about this is the veil which has beading on the trim which is seen throughout the body of the gown.
This gown look like feathers to me on the bottom, I believe i's probably tulle or something to that effect but it reminds me of walking through a cloud. I love the back detail of the dress which is essential. When you think about it, people see you from the back while you are taking your vows so you should have something that is very ornate so that people can whisper about how fabulous you look.
My favorite gown is the one above by Spanish designer Novissima. I love the beige color bow that ties in the back and can imagine that as you walk down the aisle the material flows like liquid. I love the strapless look and of course you'll look like a princess and a movie star in one.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
Bangkok Rocks Out at Elle Fashion Week in Thailand
Back in Bangkok, Sunday was a fabulous day as all eyes were on the Elle Fashion Week in Thailand. I would have loved to have attended this event because there were so many designs that depicted simple lines and lots of color.
Designer, Nagara, has a beautiful outfit that is simple, elegant and edgy all in one look. My favorite piece is the silver buckle - the entire dress feeds into this piece. I don't think I would wear tights with this dress (although I know that this is the look that everyone is going for) but this is a great summer piece for parties and brunches on the beach. Whether you go to the Hamptons, South Beach or own your island - you'll look fabulous.
Nagara once again shows how simplistic can be fabulous! My favorite in this collection is the one that the model is wearing on the left. I love the one shoulder look (once again not loving the types but I understand the statement). If the one shoulder look isn't your thing or you can't decide, the look on the right is just as beautiful and I love the color!
Boudoir is the designer that created this fabulous duo look. Let me say that I LOVE this. One the hats are cute and I love the tights or socks that they're wearing as well. This is cute and fun and still sexy as well. I am definately going to look into more items from this designer. It's just as important to look fabulous on the outside as it is underneath. It doesn't have to be boring and Boudoir definately makes that statement. I believe that I love the red but of course I would love the navy as well.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
Designer, Nagara, has a beautiful outfit that is simple, elegant and edgy all in one look. My favorite piece is the silver buckle - the entire dress feeds into this piece. I don't think I would wear tights with this dress (although I know that this is the look that everyone is going for) but this is a great summer piece for parties and brunches on the beach. Whether you go to the Hamptons, South Beach or own your island - you'll look fabulous.
Nagara once again shows how simplistic can be fabulous! My favorite in this collection is the one that the model is wearing on the left. I love the one shoulder look (once again not loving the types but I understand the statement). If the one shoulder look isn't your thing or you can't decide, the look on the right is just as beautiful and I love the color!
Boudoir is the designer that created this fabulous duo look. Let me say that I LOVE this. One the hats are cute and I love the tights or socks that they're wearing as well. This is cute and fun and still sexy as well. I am definately going to look into more items from this designer. It's just as important to look fabulous on the outside as it is underneath. It doesn't have to be boring and Boudoir definately makes that statement. I believe that I love the red but of course I would love the navy as well.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
Lucky Shops Wants To Make You Lucky Too ..
So, this blog, Kitten Couture Blog and my other blog, See Pretty Things has just joined an awesome fashion network of blogs entitled Coutorture. This is awesome because you can visit this site and have the ability to read nothing but fashion as you browse from blog to blog. This is very exciting that both blogs are in this network. In addition to enhanced reading there are opportunities such as the one above!
Lucky Magazine (which we know that I love along with its sister magazine Domino) will be having its annual Lucky Shops! If you are in NYC this is a must. Who wouldn't love 2 days to enjoy an open bar, visit and purchase designer items at a reduced cost and yes it's perfect for the holidays. November 9th and 10th are the dates and if you enter your name, you could not only win this swag bag stuffed with goodies from Bliss, American Eagle, Wet & Wild and more BUT you could win two tickets for the shopping event on the 10th. I think that this would be a lot of fun so definately sign up to see if you get to have a fab day of shopping and a swag bag to boot! Keep checking back for more events and as promised there will be more info on this site and there are plenty of fashion shows. In addition take a moment to visit Coutorture and I am super siked for being apart of this community.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com
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