Five Summer Trends from Milan Fashion Week

Continuing our series of summer 2015 trends, this week Luxe Models bring you five trends from Milan Fashion week you’ll be rocking next summer!

This Week, It Was Milan’s Turn

We’re almost through Fashion Month now. We know, we’re saddened too, but what a Fashion month it’s been. So far we’ve had New York and London, and with the re-introduction of the bucket bag and alpha plaits at the former, and the presentation of nail decoration and elephant ponies at the latter, we already know our wardrobes are going to look fabulous next summer.

Last week it was the turn of Milan, and what a show! Seeing as Milan is known for its uber-sophisticated take on fashion, it’s always an absolute delight, but this years was a sight for sore eyes, as we bore witness to the introduction of a number of exciting new trends.

You’ll No Doubt Be Rocking These Five Trends

We loved them all, but for this article Luxe Models had to choose, and we managed to slim it down to the following five trends from Milan Fashion Week you’ll no doubt be rushing to try out in summer 2015…

1)      Culottes: Whilst they’ve been a bit of a niche trend this summer, culottes are set to explode next year. You won’t be able to look left or right without seeing them, if designers such as Giorgio Armani, Jil Sander and Gucci are to be believed, who all featured daring takes on culottes in Milan.

2)      Glitter: Simple has been the word of the year in New York and London – i.e. the alpha plait, but as ever, Milan bucked the trend, by embracing glitter strewn clothing. It was literally sprinkled throughout Milan this year, but a highlight has to be Dolce and Gabbana’s interpretation; crystal studded jeans. How can this not be everywhere in summer 2015?

3)      Wacky Flats: Even Milan seems to be getting tired of heels, and took to embracing the flats craze with gusto this year. But of course, they had to be different, and as such we saw a range of wacky flats strutting down the catwalk this year i.e. Fausto Puglisi’s crystal-flecked pool sliders, that were all so gorgeous, we’re sure high street chains are already ordering their production en masse.

4)      Boutique Tied Waists: Milan went all out glam when it came to belts this Fashion Week, introducing the bouquet tied waist to the world. Sportmax achieved the look most easily, parading checked coats which were cinched with generous blots of fringed black leather, a look we know we’ll be chomping at the bit to try for ourselves next summer!

5)      Normcore Hair: We’ve seen a lot of understated hair this year, and for once, Milan followed suit with its own take on normcore hair. Whether it was at Prada, Sportmax or Gucci, models were strutting down the runway with up-dos and ponytails in waves, showing us that next summer, we can all take the time to relax when it comes to our hair.

Check Back to the Luxe Models Blog to Hear About Paris!

And that’s Milan Fashion week done, and Fashion Month almost done, with five more trends you’re sure to be trying out for yourself next summer. Check back to the Luxe Models blog next week for the biggie – Paris!

What Clothes to Take to University

With freshers once again taking over the nation, Luxe Models turns its attention to student fashion this week by letting you know what clothes to take to university.

You So Don’t Know What to Pack Right Now!

Right about now, Luxe Models can imagine that you’re sitting in your room, surfing the net and distinctly avoiding looking behind you. That is because we can almost guarantee that what is behind you is a massive pile of your finest glad rags.

You’re packing for uni, and Luxe Models knows what an exhausting task that can be. You want to take everything with you – you have so many beautiful clothes, why wouldn’t you – but you can’t. Your parents don’t have a car big enough, and you know that once you hit campus, you’re not going to want to come back to pick up a second load for your uni wardrobe

A Few Uni Wardrobe Essentials

You have quite a conundrum on hand, but the thing is that Luxe Models has seen it all before, through working with models who are going to uni at the same time. These girls are experts at packing for a year at a higher institution of learning, and they have taught us that you need to pack…

·         The Basics: Don’t ditch the basics like socks and knickers to pack an extra frock just because you think you can get by without. When your clean supply runs out, you’ll so regret it.

·         Winter Wear: It’s not quite winter yet, but it’s just around the corner. That’s why you should avoid packing light summer clothes, which you can pick up when you’re back for Christmas break, and pack winter gear like coats, jumpers, cardigans, scarves etc.

·         Bags: Of course, you’re not complete without a bag, but which bag should you bring? Generally, we’d suggest a two pronged approach. Pack both a satchel and a going out bag, as you’ll need both. You’ll regret it if you have to take a glittery clutch to lectures!

·         Little Black Dress: A big part of uni is going out, but you don’t have space for a different frock for every night. That is why you should always take an LBD with you, so that you can accessorise it and use it again and again, leaving space in your wardrobe and your suitcase for other things!

·         A Selection of White T’s: Basically, you never know when you’ll need one for a themed night out, and you don’t want to be spending money that you could be spending out on the tiles on a white T to decorate. Also, pack glitter pens to decorate!

Focus on Looking and Feeling Fabulous!

Your three years at uni are the best time of your life, and you need to make sure you look fabulous for every single second, which is why ultimately, Luxe Models would suggest that when you’re thinking about what to take to uni, you just focus on looking and feeling fabulous!

Jennifer Lawrence: Back In Business

Now that the dust has almost settled on what was arguably one of the most controversial and scandalous moments in fashion in 2014, at Luxe Models, we’re super excited to see our girl Jennifer Lawrence back to her best.

Phone Hacking

Poor Jen’s had quite a stressful past few months. Phone hacking, nude photos, lawsuits; the list isn’t a nice one at all. But, being the powerhouse that she, Jennifer has picked herself up and got on with her life. And here at Luxe Models, we respect her so much for that.

Dior Campaign

Recently, Jennifer Lawrence has been back in the headlines, but this time with her clothes well and truly on. Photos from her recent campaign with fashion powerhouse Dior were released recently, showing a confident and striking Jennifer Lawrence, dressed from head to toe in smouldering black.

Shot by prolific photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Jen’s new photos show a more professional side, with the 24 year old in a number of black suits and accenting handbags. And wow, does she look good! This marks her fourth campaign with Dior, so look out for more in the future.

The Hunger Games & Serena

Not only has Jennifer been busy in the photography studio it seems, but she’s also set to come back on our movies screens in a big way with the up-coming release of American period drama ‘Serena’ and all out blockbuster ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’.

Starring alongside Luxe Models favourite Bradley Cooper again in ‘Serena’, which tells the tale of love and loss in 1930s North Carolina, Jennifer plays a gutsy wife of a successful business man – and again, looks stunning in the process.

As well as ‘Senera’ – set for release on the 24^th of October – Jennifer is also set to return in one of her most celebrated roles in the new instalment of ‘The Hunger Games’. So try and hold in your excitement, things are going to get crazy.

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Luxe Models Go Crazy over Royal Baby 2!

Just like the rest of the world, we’ve gone crazy here at Luxe Models recently, at the announcement that a second royal baby is on the way.

Literally Everyone’s Excited that Kate’s Expecting

Last week, literally all anybody could talk about – especially in the Luxe Models office – was the fact that Kate and Wills are expecting their second child. According to the BBC, the couple were once again forced to make their announcement before the 12 week date, because Kate is suffering from acute morning sickness.

Despite the heaving, the couple are of course delighted by the news, as is the royal family (Charles wants a girl this time – bless!), the Prime Minister, celebrities on both sides of the pond, the Twitterverse, the Facebookverse, Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort and even those who are still nothing but a twinkle in their fathers eye!

Oh God No, Not Baby Watch Again.

The point we’re trying to make is that there is literally no one in the world – real or imagined, who doesn’t find this news so outstandingly amazing. Essentially, Luxe Models smells another nine months of baby watch.

Does anybody remember the hell we all went through the last time Kate was pregnant. It wouldn’t have been so bad, if the media hadn’t insisted on making a spectacle of the whole thing. Kate couldn’t cough without it making international headlines. Even Fox News cared about it, that’s how big baby watch was last time.

Kate, just who is Your Bump Wearing?

So yes, we’re annoyed that we’re in for yet another painstaking nine months of following Kate’s pregnancy likes it’s a religion, but there is a silver lining to all this. We’re treated once again to the glory that is the Duchess of Cambridge’s maternity wardrobe.

We’ve waxed lyrical about Kate’s sense of fashion before, but she steps it up when she’s expecting. We get to ask all the questions we want to know – who’s designing her maternity wear, can she pull off a bump for a second time? Will she go all normal on us and re-wear any of her maternity clothes from last time?

A Silver Lining To Help Luxe Models Endure the Torture of Baby Watch!

So baby watch has descended on us again, but at least we get to salivate over Mrs Prince William’s fabulous maternity wardrobe and at Luxe Models, the expectation of designer maternity wear of the highest calibre makes baby watch somewhat easier to bear. 

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Iconic, Controversial Comedienne Joan Rivers Passes Away

This week Luxe Models wants to take the time to pay tribute to the life, times, controversies, jokes and fashion of the late Joan Rivers.

Joan Rivers Passes Away at the Age of 81

There are few people who are just out and out unafraid to say what is on their minds, and who use that honesty to make their mark on popular culture and break down barriers. Iconic (and controversial) comedienne Joan Rivers was one of those people.

Which is why it was so unfortunate that Joan Rivers passed away last night at the age of 81. Celebrities from Kathy Griffin to Jimmy Fallon to Ellen DeGeneres have paid tribute to the legend that was the funny woman, and now it’s Luxe Models turn.

From Rags to Riches, the Joan Rivers Story

Joan Rivers was simply outstanding. Born to humble beginnings in New York in 1933, it didn’t take long for Rivers - who originally wanted to be an actress - to find her knack for comedy, playing any gig she could get in the 50’s and early 60’s, before she hit the big time with her appearance on the Tonight Show with legendary comedic forebear Johnny Carson in 1965.

From there, her career went into the stratosphere, as she became a staple on US and UK telly in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Yet her career was known for its many lows, and after appearing on the Tonight Show for a number of years, she launched a new rival show, The Late Show, on then-emerging network Fox in 1986. It tanked, and long-time friend Carson never spoke to her again.

Joan River’s Epic Career in Fashion Commentary

Yet, like the idol she was, she picked herself up by her boot straps, dusted herself off and got back in the game, fronting successful shows such as In Bed with Joan, bringing her unique brand of outrageous humour to a whole new audience. But it is for her career in the world of fashion that Luxe Models will most remember Joan Rivers.

Don’t get us wrong, she was certainly no designer, but she was one of the best fashion commentators there’s ever been. Back in the 90’s, the funny woman fronted E!’s red carpet coverage, and she never shied away from a chance to tell an A-Lister just how hideous their posh frock is! Furthermore, she is known for recently co-hosting E!’s celebrity fashion show, Fashion Police, where she brought her biting critique of celeb wardrobe mishaps to a whole new generation.

She Was One of a Kind

So we at Luxe Models salute you Joan Rivers, you were truly one of a kind. Anybody who was honest enough to tell a celebrity that their outfit just plain sucked to their face is someone this world will sorely miss!

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Welcome to the New Celeb Craze: The Ice Bucket Challenge

This week Luxe Models introduces you to the latest wacky celeb craze; otherwise known as the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Luxe Models Loves a Good Celeb Craze

We’ve got to admit, we love a good celeb craze here at Luxe Models. Usually it involves them doing or wearing something monumentally stupid, and it’s always good for a right ‘ole chuckle. Even if some of the celeb fashion crazes have left us reaching for the phone to get a hold of the fashion police.

And now it appears that there’s a new celeb craze in town; the Ice Bucket challenge. As we’re about to show you, yes it really is as insane as it sounds, but it’s all the name of a good cause. Like celebs would do it for any other reason!

What is the Ice Bucket Challenge?

The ice bucket challenge is quite simple. Basically, you are nominated by someone on social media to have a bucket of ice cold water poured over your head. Then, you nominate three other people to do the same thing in the next 24 hours!

It’s almost like a philanthropic version of NekNominate; without having to swallow a live goldfish or ride drunk on a horse through your local Tesco’s, and it’s all for a good cause. The challenge was designed to raise awareness of a condition called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, otherwise known as ALS or motor neurone disease.

Which Celebs are doing the Ice Bucket Challenge?

So far, a whole host of celebs have jumped on the bandwagon, including Lady Gaga, Hugh Jackman, David Beckham and Tom Cruise. Simon Cowell looked hilarious doing it, and then went on to nominate fellow X Factor judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Louis Walsh and Mel B to give it a go!

But the most outlandish example has to be Charlie Sheen. Just because Sheen always has to be a maverick, he decided to pour ice on himself instead, and then donate $10,000 to the cause. OK, he did technically cheat, but we think we’ll forgive him… this time.

You Probably Shouldn’t Try This One at Home

This is the latest celebrity craze, that like the rest, you probably shouldn’t try at home. Luxe Models is just thankful that this time, it doesn’t include any questionable items of clothing that we wouldn’t want to be caught dead in!

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Luxe Models: Five Tips for Liquid Eyeliner Application

This week, Luxe Models comes to the aid of fashion forward women everywhere with five tips for liquid eyeliner application.

Every Diva's doing it…

With every celebrity form Cheryl Cole (we know we should say Fernandez-Versini, but oh well!) to Ariana Grande to Rihanna and back again rocking the liquid eyeliner look on a daily basis, Luxe Models knows how tempting it can be to break out the infamously tricky beauty staple.

But when many people do, they stumble on a not-so-little problem. It’s hard to master the art of liquid eyeliner, and often, your painstaking application of the beauty staple leaves you looking more like you did during that unfortunate goth-phase you had at school, than like a drop-dead-gorgeous pop diva ready to take the world by storm in her six inch stilettos!

Luxe Models’ Five Tips for Liquid Eyeliner Application

But there’s a trick to everything, and if you want the glam-look that you can only get with a healthy dose of liquid eyeliner, it’s entirely possible. Well it’s possible with the following five tips from Luxe Models anyway…

1)      Decide on Your Style: There are a hundred things you can do with liquid eyeliner, but it can go seriously wrong if you change your mind about what exact style you want half way through. That’s why you need to decide what you want to do beforehand and stick to it.

2)      Shake it Up: Sometimes one of the biggest problems you’ll face when applying eyeliner is that it’s been allowed to thicken, making it hard to handle. That’s why it’s always a good idea to give the bottle a good shake before you get to work!

3)      Trace the Line: One of the biggest problems with liquid eyeliner, is that it’s hard to use it to create a straight line. That’s why it’s always a good idea to apply pencil eyeliner first, then go over it with liquid to give it a little upgrade!

4)      Take Your Time: Another problem with liquid eyeliner is that one knock, and suddenly it’s smeared, ruining your look. That is why when it comes to liquid eyeliner application, smooth and steady wins the race!

5)      Hold Your Wrist: It’s so hard to keep your hand steady so you don’t smear when you’re applying liquid eyeliner! That’s why it’s a good idea to hold the wrist of the hand applying the beauty product with your other hand, so that you can ensure it stays steady and you end up with the perfect look!

Make the A-Lister’s Green with Envy!

As long as you follow these five tips from Luxe Models, you’ll find that all of a sudden, it’ not so hard to apply liquid eyeliner anymore. Instead, you’ll be left with eye makeup so glam and perfect that it’d make even the more a-list of celebs green with envy!

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Oh Dear God No, Lohan to Craft Memoires?

Luxe Models were left in a state of horror last week, when we discovered that celebrity disaster zone Lindsay Lohan is planning to pen her memoires.

The Trend of the Celebrity Tell-All

Can we please start by assuring you that it isn’t Lindsay Lohan we have a specific problem with. Well, not this week anyway. It’s the trend of the celebrity tell-all itself. It’s so annoying!

Every celebrity seems to think we want to read about them. OK, we like taking a few minutes out of our day to check up on their latest ridiculous stunt in the local gossip rag, we’ll give them that. But the vast majority of people honestly aren’t going to spend good time and money buying, and then reading, an entire book about them. How self-indulgent are they?

We really do Love Reading about Your Wild Life Lohan!

Of course, La Lohan gets a special mention. Admittedly, she’s had a more exciting life than most. You’ll actually find that when it comes down to it, most celebrities are more exciting on screen than off.

The tinsel town tearaway has done it all. She’s dabbled with girls, dabbled with booze, dabbled with rehab and has been lucky to have only dabbled with prison.  Plus, love it or hate it, she has a pretty bold fashion sense. Anyone else remember that time she painted a swear word on her nails in court; hardcore!

Writing is Like Therapy for Lindsay Lohan

So we’d actually have more reason to be excited about this latest display of celebrity narcissism than most, except for the fact that apparently, it isn’t going to be that juicy!

Yes indeed, according to Digital Spy, Lohan has gone out on record saying she is planning to write her memoires, but they aren’t going to be too salacious. In her own words, Lohan said to the Mail Online "I would never write to violate someone else or objectify them; that's not my intention. I like to write because it's like therapy for me.”

Luxe Models Wants the Goss Lohan!

OK, we get it. You’re in the West End now and you’re being all nice and ‘rehabilitated.’ That shouldn’t stop you from giving us all the juicy goss! Let Luxe Models tell you something right now, Lindsey Lohan. We don’t want to play the role of your therapist!

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Kanye West’s Top Four Stupidest Moves

Yet again, idiotic pop star Kanye West did something stupid last week, but what are the four most stupid things he’s ever done? Luxe Models investigates!

Sometimes it’s Hard to Love Kanye

What is it about celebrities, which make them think that they can get away with doing stuff the rest of us would never dream of? It seems like every week, you open up your favourite gossip rag and find a new celebrity incident of a famous person well and truly stepping in it.

Kanye West is a particular offender. Admittedly, we do love us some Kanye here at Luxe Models. He really is a talented pop star, and he has a wicked fashion sense. However, sometimes it’s really hard to appreciate his awesome threads when he’s just so annoyingly arrogant!

In Luxe Models Opinion, These Are the Four Stupidest Kanye Moves Ever!

So admittedly, Kanye has done some pretty stupid things, but of course, some were monumentally more stupid than others. Since Luxe Models knows your dying to know, we thought we’d list the four most controversial thing he’s ever done!

1)      ‘That’ VMA’s Incident: The winner has to be ‘that’ VMA’s incident, where Mr West interrupted Taylor Swift in the middle of an acceptance speech, to say Beyoncé should have won the prize instead. Who even does that? We can only assume he’d had a few many at the bar that night.

2)      It Should Have Been Me: Why is it always awards ceremonies? Back in 2006, Kanye failed to win the Best Video gong at the MTV Europe Music Awards for ‘Touch the Sky.’ He then proceeded to go on stage, and say why he should have won. No one likes a sore loser Kanye!

3)      Starting a Fight with Annie Leibovitz: Kanye and Kim originally secured celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz to take snaps at their wedding. Supposedly. She bailed. We get that you’re angry Kanye, but it’s never a good idea to do what you did next. What did he do, he ranted about it. That prompted Leibovitz to respond and say she was never confirmed, and once again, it made the self-professed king of music look like a total plonker.

4)      I’m Smarter than Britney Spears: Just last week, Kanye did one of the stupidest things of his career by comparing his intelligence to Britney Spears. According to Digital Spy he said "I'm the smartest celebrity you've ever f**king dealt with," and that "I'm not Britney Spears.” Seriously Kanye, did you think this would win you any points?

Oh, Kanye, Kanye, Kanye. What are you like eh? One thing we can say though. When Kanye does something this stupid, it is hard to love his killer sense of fashion but it does provide great reading material though!

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TMZ Have Brought Yet More Celebrity Controversy

Last week it appeared that TMZ brought us more celebrity controversy, and we’ve got to admit here at LuxeModels, we love it!

Luxe Models is Obsessed with TMZ!

We live in a very celebrity orientated world. We’re obsessed, we just can’t get enough. Whether they are falling in and out and back in love, shaving off all their luscious locks (Ms. Spears, we’re looking at you), or engaging in a little fisticuffs, we just have to know about it.

And of course, where there is demand, arises supply. In this case, the supplier has increasingly become TMZ. They seem to have the ability to get ahold of the juiciest celeb videos around, and they very generously share them with all of us. It’s like they’re performing a public service. How else would we have heard the story of Solange, Jay Z and the attack in the lift!

We’ve Always Admired Bloom’s and Bieber’s Sense of Style

The latest celeb video comes in the form of a rumoured altercation between A-List hunk Orlando bloom and troubled Canadian 90’s boy band wannabe, Justin Bieber.

Now, we have to take a minute to appreciate both star’s sense of style. After all, it is kinda what we do here are Luxe Models. Bieber has set practically every young male fashion trend since the first strains of ‘Baby’ hit the airwaves. Bloom is a true representative of timeless male style.

Stars Engaged in (Alleged) Bad Behaviour!

So, we’ve often seen them as role models (more Bloom than Bieber, but still), but it appears as if they’ve lately been engaged in actions that no fan should emulate. According to Digital Spy, an inconclusive video sourced by TMZ appeared to show the stars engaged in an altercation at the Cipriani restaurant, in global party capital Ibiza.

Furthermore, eye witnesses supposedly told the gossip site that Bloom threw a punch at the Canadian heartthrob (not seen in the video). He allegedly did so due to Bieber spending time with Bloom’s then-wife, Miranda Kerr at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show way back in 2012. Apparently, Bieber appeared to stir the pot after the incident, by posting and quickly taking down a picture of Kerr on Instagram just after the alleged altercation took place.

Luxe Models Cares about an A-Lister’s Sense of Style!

This is so juicy we could use it to quench our thirst! Whether it’s true or not, we really hope that neither hit the other too hard; it could have bashed their legendary senses of style right out of their A-List heads!

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