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|  Pictures 11 gorgeous vintage adverts by Bernard Villemot. Advertising is based on one thing: happiness. — Don Draper
In the mid part of the 20th century, artists like Bernard Villemot turned making art and selling happiness into one and the same job. Imagine an advert for Bally that shows nothing of the season’s styles of footwear; instead just the curves of two legs, drawn as colour-blocked graphic lines, with a brush of bright red on each foot to symbolise a dainty shoe. In his Bally adverts and others Villemot was creating the kind of adverts that Mad Men echoes the sentiment of: Villemot’s posters didn’t sell products; they didn’t have to. They sold feelings. Photo gallery included.  Clothes & Accessories Get your punk on: the tough accessories to snap up right now. Picture an evening gown with plunging neckline and floor-sweeping hem. Now add some tough accessories: an upper-ear cuff, a spiked tiara, a sharp talon ring: any of these things can change the mood of the look instantly.
And yet, they maintain a luxuriousness. In a haze of smokey eyeliner and a click of high heels, you’re entering the room as the effortlessly cool girl with bucket-loads of sex appeal and just a hint of danger.
Taking inspiration from the punk theme of this year’s Met Gala, here are some studded and spiked glam-punk pieces that will give an outfit an instant bit of attitude. Pictures Romanian folklore with a modern edge: Andra Andreescu. During the past seasons, the number of designers that turned to face the past in search of inspiration increased considerably. Amongst them, the talented Romanian designer Andra Andreescu devoted her entire spring / summer 2013 collection to celebrate the folklore and heritage coming together as one perfect whole. Envisioned as a tribute paid to Romanian treasury, the “Back to tradition” collection doesn’t lack of modern elements and powerful urban vibes, effortlessly thrown in with the contemporary edge. Photo gallery included.  Shoes 10 of the best knee high boots for spring. From comfy flat renditions perfect to complement your spring floral dresses, to high-heeled vampy interpretations meant to spice things up in your wardrobe, this spring and summer is time to push the boundaries and embrace the new styles of knee-high boot.
Worn with bare legs, skirts, shorts and dresses, knee-high boots are gifted with an entirely new identity. Find the best picks of the season, right after the break. Clothes & Accessories Must-have men’s accessories for spring 2013. This season, the best men’s accessories spotted on the spring runways highlighted spacious holdalls, edgy leather bracelets and cool round sunglasses as some of the most pertinent styles that shouldn’t miss from a man’s collection. Read the full report to learn more about the key men’s accessories for spring. Latest Collections. Recent Features.  Hair How to get Cara Delevingne’s punk braided hairstyle. Interpreting the theme of punk can yield a great many different looks – as this year’s Met Gala proved. Cara Delevingne‘s outfit of a studded Burberry dress wasn’t the most extreme, but it did stick in the mind for being the kind of look any girl would want to make her own. And much of the effect also came down to her smokey eyes, studded jewellery, and glamorous yet punkish hairstyle.
The hairstyle is one you might call a faux half-shaved head: featuring a side part and a small, tight braid sitting close to the scalp. Like many of this year’s favourite elements of fashion, it’s both feminine and tough – making it a perfect hairstyle for 2013 to add to your repertoire. Recreate Cara's punk braided hairstyle by following the link. Hair How to create a sexy, textured bob: 3 tutorials for short hair. With the fashions of the 1960s coming back as a trend, it’s only natural that the bob hairstyle also returns.
If you have a bob (or are thinking about getting one) the next question is how to style it. Smooth and elegant will always look great, but for something very now, very unique and utterly sexy, there’s always the option to rock the bob with messy texture. Taking inspiration from Elena Perminova and Frida Gustavvson’s recent campaign for Neiman Marcus, we’ve consulted our resident hair expert Annika Bowen on how to get a gorgeous bob and style it with tousle and texture. Read on through after the break for the complete how-tos. Featured Pictorials. Feature Updates. | |
