MATTHEW WILLIAMSON REDEFINES BRIDAL BEAUTY

I have an obsession with bridal gowns and weddings in general. Growing up, I was always a flower girl and to this day I can probably recite half the dialogue of The Wedding Planner to anyone willing to listen. I guess, weddings are just something every girl has an innate obsession with starting from a very young age.

Although traditional wedding details and princess dresses are what people usually envision for their big day, I've always been a fan of being true to yourself and pushing those style boundaries. I fell in love with Matthew Williamson's new bridal collection because of his unique touch and interesting silhouettes that make every bride feel special no matter what her style may be.

Take a peak at some of his fabulous dresses and view his entire collection here:

Crystal Pleated Asymmetric Gown

Geometric Beaded Gown

And my personal favorite is the Beaded Kaftan

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BUTTON UP! BUTTON UP!

Perry tried to tell me a few weeks ago to start wearing shirts buttoned all the way up, but it seemed a little too frumpy and conservative for me. I, personally, was never a big fan of buttoning shirts up to the collar because it kind of felt suffocating and looked too prim and proper for everyday wear.

Recently however, this button-up trend has been popping up all over the place, from the blogosphere to magazines to runway shows. And I have to say, it's kind of growing on me.

I must try out this trend soon--maybe later this week, or maybe tomorrow haha. What do you guys think, is it posh and chic or too similar to elementary school get-ups?

And if Mr. Pharrell Williams is buttoning up, then I must say that I'm hella on board with this trend!

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I'M MAKING MYSELF: NIKE

Fresh pair of Nikes hit the pavement, thoughts rush out, inner peace seeps through your soul, and beads of sweat drip with every stride. When I'm feeling a little stressed or just need a break, there's nothing I love more than working out, whether it's going for a quick run, building up strength through kick-boxing, or a little one-on-one time with my yoga mat. And there's always one brand that I turn to when I work out -- Nike.

I've always loved Nike ads, I mean what's more empowering than their "Just Do It" slogan? Check out Nike's new ads which have been popping up in every major women's fashion magazine. Entitled I'm Making Myself: _____ , the ad series captures the strength and power of women athletes.

Join the movement, and start making yourself TODAY! Click here to participate.

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RACHEL ROY PRESENTS "MOVE"

Rachel Roy just debuted a new short film for her Spring collection entitled "Move." Not only is Roy one of my favorite designers, but I absolutely love the way she presents her collections each season. Her lookbooks are always inspiring, different, bold, or all three.

"Move" showcases a garment's mobility and transformative nature in an aestetically pleasing way. Roy's designs flow across each dancer's body differently and really capture the spirit of the wearer. Although I love the structured clothing which is popular during the colder seasons, I'm excited to see more movement and free form apparel this Spring.

As noted by the Rachel Roy team, "there's nothing to lose, there's nothing to prove, MOVE."

View all of the looks here and check out the Rachel Roy site.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The weather has been pretty nice in Davis lately, so we decided to have a little fun in the sun. And what does fun entail for Textiles & Clothing students? A photo shoot, of course!

Here's a little sneak peak of our Winter Quarter 2011 fashion spread:

image source: Mingi Kang

Be sure to stay tuned in during the next few weeks for a full recap. But in the meantime, check out our first lookbook from Fall!

JUST DANCE IN PRADA

We're getting near to the middle of the quarter which means that everyone is knee deep in midterms, papers, and projects. Just remember not to stress out too much, keep calm and take frequent breaks to relax. If you need a little pick-me-up, check out this fun new video from Prada. Typically, we see fashion videos of ethereal models prancing around in a meadow or some dark brooding Black Swan-esque short film. However, Prada takes it up a notch for their Spring/Summer '11 video campaign and features a variety of models dancing to Ratatat in a mixture of bright colors, huge Cheshire cat-like scarves, and fun silhouettes. It may be midterm season but don't kill yourself, just dance!

THE COVETED CLOSETS

I nearly squealed when I found about this new site called The Coveted. The blog gives us a glimpse into some of the most coveted closets of fashion giants. They've featured magazine editors and contributors for their first few posts and I couldn't be more excited! As an avid magazine reader and aspiring creative director, looking at these photos gives me a sneak peak of what my future wardrobe could hold. Thanks to The Coveted, we can now live vicariously through the glamourous closets of our favorite stylish trendsetters.

Joanna Hillman - Senior Fashion Market Editor of Harper's Bazzar

Mary Kate Steinmiller - Fashion Market Editor of Teen Vogue

Keith Polluck - Editorial Director of Elle.com

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THE NEW FACE OF LV MEN: GODFREY GAO

Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Godfrey Gao was unveiled as the new face of Louis Vuitton. Gao is the first Asian model to grace the french luxury line, targeting Asian men.

Sales from Asian males have risen in this elite brand, and the French line is recognizing this. More Asian men are purchasing more of this brand, and they are loving it! I'm ready to rock a Louis bag when I make bank. LV supplies masculine bags, and precious goods where any male feels comfortable sporting their luxurious product.

Godfrey Gao is not the first showcased model in a high fashion brand. Other Asian models have broken the barrier and is growing exponentially in the fashion world. Just watch out!

Just Sayin'.

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