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Narciso Rodriguez was born in New Jersey in 1961 to Cuban parents. He studied at Parsons School of Design in New York, and upon graduation worked for designers such as Anne Klein, TSE, and Calvin Klein. His parents were not overly happy that Narciso choose fashion as his career. They would have much rather seen him in something more serious such as architecture.

Whether on the runway or on the red carpet, designer Narciso Rodriguez is in demand. He began is designer career in 1985 as a design assistant for fashion legend Anne Klein.

Narciso has a gift for fitting a dress so that it is flattering to the shape of the woman’s body. “It’s so fantastic,” Narciso says, “to create a frame for a woman’s personality and her true beauty.”

While working at Calvin Klein Narciso and Carolyn Bessette [later to become Carolyn Kennedy] became best friends. It was Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s wedding dress design that brought Narciso front and center stage in the design world.

Narciso’s wedding dress design for Carolyn was the buzz around the world. On September 21, 1996, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy stepped out of church on the arm of John F. Kennedy Jr. Women went gaga, literally drooling over Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s wedding dress.

Carolyn’s wedding dress was made from pure white silk. This simple dress was combined dress elegance, classiness, and sexiness into one knockout package. Woman began to realize a wedding dress could in fact look sexy.

This was a whole new concept, never heard of before. For years most women had landed up looking like an overstuffed pilsbury dough boy on their wedding day. Narciso had accomplished in Carolyn’s wedding gown what women thought to be impossible.

She had been transformed into this bewitching sexy princess. That look was created by one of her best friends, Narciso Rodriguez. It was Carolyn’s wedding dress that made Narciso’s a household name.

Once word got out who had designed the dress, Narciso was in demand by every major designer in the world. A dream came true when Narciso joined the house of LMVH. The draw back to this career move was that Narciso spent his life living out of a suitcase with very little time to spend with family and friends which he valued and missed dearly.

Narciso pressed on encouraged by the idea that he had finally “made it.” However, working for a large company can often stifle ones own independent design ideas, and it wasn’t long before Narciso discovered he no longer loved his work.

The turning point in his life was when Carolyn Bessette Kennedy was was killed in a plane accident. Narciso had lost one of his dearest and best friends and for him this was a reality check and a wake up call..

Life without friends, family and the love of his work didn’t seem like such a great opportunity anymore. Narciso left LVMH and came home realizing what he needed was the freedom of his own design collection.

Narciso was able to focus on his own line of clothing creating the perfect look for woman. Rather than designing dresses for matchsticks, Narciso’s designs accentuated the curves and bustline of the woman, creating what was called a real woman design.

Narciso Latin background came through in his designs with each having a hint of Latin flare. Narciso said Latino women had figures and were proud of that fact so they were perfect for where he wanted to go with his designs.

Narciso talents as a designer were so good, he was even able to make the petite woman look voluptuous. Sarah Jessica Parker, Sheryl Crow and Salma Hayek all wore exquisite gowns designed by Narciso. Not one of these celebs was 6 feet tall, yet the fit of these gowns was to die for.

In the spring of 1998 Narciso debuted his ready to wear signature collection in Milan. It made it into virtually every major fashion magazine. Rodriguez’s American experience and Latin roots, combined with his flair for European tradition of fine design, are all part of his great success.

In 1997 Narciso won Best New Designer from the VH1 Fashion Awards, and was awarded Hispanic Designer of the Year. In 1998 he won the CFDA Perry Ellis Award,

In the past these honors have gone to designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. In the past two years Rodriguez has been with the CFDA Awards: In both 2002 and 2003 he won the Womenswear Designer of the Year.

In a more recent issue of O Magazine Oprah Winfrey stands proudly wearing a golden dress designed by non other than Narciso. Now believe it or not this dress just isn’t gold in color, it is made of gold metal that has been pressed to make a dress fabric. The dress can be seein in O Magazine as well as at oprah.com.

Narciso is like a breath of fresh air when it comes to woman’s fashion. He designs for real woman. If you are interested in Narciso Rodrigues you can find more online.

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Some of you, like myself, might have thought that the cocktail ring was just a dying trend, soon to be phased out like banana clips and saddle shoes. But such is not the case! In fact, cocktail rings are more popular than ever and have been seen decorating the digits of celebrities near and far! In fact, the latest trends for spring all involve bling. So by all means let’s all “bling into spring,” with big, sparkly baubles!

The fun part about cocktail rings is that they are a very versatile piece. Whether you are a pretty-in-pink Paris Hilton type, or an urban-chic diva like Alicia Keyes, cocktail rings can be worn for practically every style you’re hoping to achieve. For you glamour girls out there, cocktail rings come in glitzy metallics with big, Swarovski Crystals. For the boho-chic chick you can scourge the streets for cocktail rings with large, natural stones. Sometimes you can see the quintessential boho-chic donning the cocktail ring in earthy gemstones like amber or jade. Perhaps you are a punk-rocker girl who shines best in florescent colors, suspenders and Chuck Taylor’s, then snap up a plastic cocktail ring bedazzled with rhinestones.

The cocktail ring can also be quite versatile in price. I have seen them in lower-end retail shops for as inexpensive as $4, while a creative designer piece can range anywhere from $80-500, depending upon the designer of course. Also don’t be afraid to peruse your local vintage shops, where you’re sure to find antique cocktail rings with beautiful filigree inlays and unique designs.

Either way, you can’t go wrong with the cocktail ring. It can be worn with an outfit as simple as jeans and a t-shirt, or with a matching cocktail dress (how appropriate)! It has been worn by the cast members of Desperate Housewives, Paris Hilton, Heidi Klum, and Nicole Richie. So keep your eyes open ladies, and shop around!

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Beachwear-What's It!

Beachwear, when filed, was designed to be worn when participating in sports and water activities like swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing, etc. However, it has now become an important mode of dress. It may be very skin-tight or loosely fitting clothing designed to cover your whole body or part. For women, it may be a swimsuit made of two pieces bra and trousers or a style of jersey number. Besides swimwear, Beachwear women are also skirts, kaftans, pareos, sarongs and wraps. Swimsuits for man may be a bikini-style brief or longer and more comprehensive swim trunk. Sarongs can also be included in the mens beachwear.

Beachwear for Women — Trends 2009

This season beachwear will be seen in period style. The styles that prevailed in the 60s and 70s are back. They will accompanied by large sunglasses and cool hats. Swimsuits are an essential part of beachwear. One piece swimsuits in prints is the thing this summer. Coverage as pareos and will be paired with bright colors and prints. They can be used in different styles, hide or show skin. Tote with Interesting graphics will be loved by the people, for the simple reason that they can take things to the beach and elegant. Fresco Flip-flops or shoes complement the beach bathers to watch.

Men's Fashion Accessories – Comfort and style

For men, the rescuers classic bikini swimsuit is written. He became more parties for a more comfortable fit or too tight or too revealing. The classic board shorts have always loved by men. They can be worn as regular shorts during the day too. This summer, beachwear for men is brightly colored, printed and Safari-style tribal prints and floral. A t-shirt printed with solid pants Swimwear to look equally good in people on the beach. Polos hat style and a partner are also good for pants. Accessories such as a felt hat Nice looking flip-flops again and complete their time at the beach.

So now, when everything you know about swimwear this season, go through to get advice from the beach and ready for a great vacation at the beach!

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Ceremony of the 81st Academy Awards in Los Angeles was the usual parade of beautiful dresses, gowns and accessories worn on the red carpet. And let’s be honest, There are many of us who watch the Oscars just to see the jewelry and fashion on the screen. Because the equipment used by the likes of Angelina Jolie and Kate Winslet is likely to inspire to new fashions and trends from around the world!

So what this year’s Oscars tell us about what’s hot in jewelry? Here are five trends jewelry key for 2009 arising from the Oscar red carpet.

1. The general tone was one of understated elegance, as if flashy bling is not always appropriate for these difficult times. There were exceptions, but understated elegance remains the buzzword for 2009, not in-your-face high.

2. Simple costumes were very popular at the Oscars, with white and cream (or “little mint” in the case of Sarah Jessica Parker) predominant. But with a color palette so simple, many decided accessories with a touch of color. For example, Angelina Jolie chose green dangling earrings surprising to go with its elegant black dress Elie Saab. In fact, one commentator described his outstanding as the most interesting part of his team. Using dashes of color to encourage teams every day is one of the major trends in the jewelry of the season, which is a form affordable to revive an old machine.

3. Statement jewelry is still one of the most important jewelry trends for this season. Simply dial the number Celebrity statement using parts from Fred Leighton. Bracelets flowers large, coarse grains and metals are all great big ideas of the new statement for 2009.

4. Drop or earrings to be a great success. ‘Slumdog Millionaire Actress’ Freida Pinto had enough drop earrings, as did Angelina Jolie (see above). Heidi Klum opted for chandelier earrings large, demonstrating that these will remain in the trend in 2009. To be sure, shoulder scrapers are not very practical, but smaller, easier to use versions remain popular this year. For those who are unsure about chandelier earrings, fear not, as the dangle earrings are also more simple fashion of the season.

5. Charm bracelets were used by some few on the red carpet, including Heidi Klum, who wore a whole pile of silver charm bracelets. The pile of charms, watches and chains shows a recovery eighty that look like Madonna, who is set to be big again in 2009. But as Heidi Klum shows, you can still look delicate and feminine, with its battery of charms and maintain in one of the trends of the year’s hottest jewelry.

Of course, most celebrities do not even have to buy accessories to walk the red carpet in jewelry designers and loan officers of the pieces in order to increase the visibility of their business, like fashion designers. But it seems celebrity all jewelry can inspire new trends, and give new life to old.

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