| Giveaway: 3 x copies of FASHIONTREND’s Erotica issue Thus far we’ve previewed two stunning editorials from FASHIONTREND Magazine’s latest issue: the darkly seductive Babylon, and the breathtaking Erotica. The latter is the title story, named after the issue’s overarching theme. Dedicated to all things desirable and provocative, the issue marks a brave new direction for the magazine – which also showcases the spring / summer collections and more. And we have three copies of the issue to give away. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'Giveaway: 3 x copies of FASHIONTREND’s Erotica issue' Makeup how to: pink & punk at Chanel Cruise 2013 Reminisce to the 18th century and imagine if Marie Antoinette were ghetto - she'd be sipping tea in a rock n' roll gathering while Karl Lagerfeld would be monitoring her wardrobe. Karl Lagerfeld used this very vision for Chanel Cruise 2013 runway show at the Palace of Versailles. It was a contradiction in its strongest element. The picturesque garden brought out the frivolity of the resort collection, while also turning up the notch of 'adventurous' in the beauty and hair department. The whimsical hues of lilac, peach, mint and pink continued to trend the entire ensemble, as oppose to limiting themselves to the threads. The dyed stands of the fringed and angular bob were supported by a strong make-up look. These overly pink tones might have come across at supremely girly at first, but it's a look that'll take you from a fairytale-themed party to a Rooney Mara-esque gathering, without begging for changes in your ensemble. After the break, an in-depth look at creating (and adapting) the look for yourself. 
Click to read 'Makeup how to: pink & punk at Chanel Cruise 2013' 5 ways to carry off a monochromatic wardrobe One wouldn't argue the association of summer with colours, be it in the garden or on clothing racks. But if you're tilting away from the predictable colour palette of the spring 2012 season, then black and white should be your protocol. Londoners and Melbournians are often criticised for purposely injecting this colour palette on the streets of these cities, but you can't blame them, a monochromatic wardrobe can prove to be more versatile than one filled with colourful prints. Don't get us wrong; we're not ruling out a wardrobe splashed with colours, in fact, we're adding another row of monochromatic tones to it. Adopting colours can be great, but sometimes you need the sharp aesthetic and confidence to guide your style. Especially, when your head starts to buzz, just in time for the heat. 
Click to read '5 ways to carry off a monochromatic wardrobe' Swimwear for Bond Girls and Goddesses The Bond Girl has entered literary and cinematic mythology as an unmatched beauty; a rare and potent mix of danger and vulnerability, strength and seduction. Dusasn Jaukovic’s new shoot for Fashionising.com titled For Your Eyes Only doesn’t borrow literally from the 007 adventure of the same name, but it does mix up that undeniable recipe of Bond Girl qualities. And, like all of Jaukovic’s shoots for Morfium Couture, it’s wrapped in its own unique mythology. Models Jefimija Jokic, Djina Mandic and Ines Culibrk could be Bond Girls, yes – but they could also be ancient goddesses timewarped into the modern day. Grecian drapes and flower garlands are the daywear antidote to swimwear pieces that combine figure-hugging mesh with constellations of burnished metallic sequins. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'Swimwear for Bond Girls and Goddesses' 3 easy ideas for spring layering Layering in winter is a necessity; in summer, it’s an art. Learn to master it and you’ll have interesting, eye-catching outfits all year round. Layering for spring / summer can take the form of floating sheer layers for the ultimate in femininity, it can be present in heavier layers adjusted to reveal what’s underneath, or it can even go for broke in bold, sporty clashes of colour and texture. With the help of stylist and fashion guru Carla Loo we singled out three key ways to easily master layering in the warmer months. 
Click to read '3 easy ideas for spring layering' Why the Great Gatsby trailer mixes flapper fashion with Jay-Z As the camera pans over 1920s New York in the opening of the newly released Great Gatsby trailer, you might expect a soundtrack of brassy, hip-shimmying jazz. But this is Baz Luhrmann, the man who had Shakespeare’s brave Mercutio dressed in drag and belting out Young Hearts Run Free. The man who gave Paris circa 1900 a soudtrack of Smells Like Teen Spirit and Like A Virgin. And those films, it’s important to note, were his biggest successes. So here we have our first preview of what the world of Gatsby will look like through the eyes of Baz Luhrmann, and it’s a world of startlingly clever historical inaccuracies. Our bird’s eye view of roaring twenties New York is, in this trailer, backed by Jay-Z and Kanye West. 
Click to read 'Why the Great Gatsby trailer mixes flapper fashion with Jay-Z' Latest Collections / Runway Showings Fashion Trend Inspiration Fashionising.com not only brings you all the latest fashion trends, we constantly bring you inspiration on how they can be worn and styled too. Here's the most recent inspiration: Current Fashion Sales If you'd like to advertise a fashion sale follow the link. Featured Editorial Recent Reviews Beauty to leave you speechless I’m not often lost for words, as my unfairly battered keyboard will attest, but this shoot by Lev Efimov leaves me near mute. There’s not one element that doesn’t nudge the upper boundaries of sheer perfection… Tana Stychinskaya’s styling mix of mesh, leather, satin and lace; Ernest Muntaniol’s brilliant feline makeup, and hair that jumps style from Jessica Rabbit-like curls to a slick androgynous quiff; and Lev Efimov’s flawless black and white photography. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'Beauty to leave you speechless' The truth laid bare Trash magazines get turned on by the thought of it: issues of their titles emblazoned with headlines such as ‘stars without their makeup.’ Oh, how they chortle. One week their covers are dedicated to celebrities who diet too much, and the next week they mock anyone who they haven’t been able to previously lampoon by focussing on the fact that they’re ageing – shock horror – that they are indeed human. But ageing shouldn’t be a negative. Nor should our humanity. Neither need to be thing covered up or airbrushed to the extent that the subject, be they model or celebrity, is Photoshopped to represent a mannequin more than they represent themselves. It takes the right photographer to realise that, however. This month that photographer is Peter Lindbergh. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'The truth laid bare' Label debut: the Australian designers you need to know What would you suggest to someone starting a new fashion label, given the hardships currently facing both the industry and economy? Perhaps you'd suggest they be clever, careful and innovative. See if they can explore a page of the fashion books, one that everyone is acquainted with, but that has so far been left uncomprehended. When Sydney designers, Beth and Tess Macgraw, imagined a high-fashion label on the terrace of their SoHo apartment in Manhattan, the aforementioned concerns hovered over their dream. However, two years later, this New York dream became a tangible reality, when the sisters designed their first collection and saw eponymous 'macgraw' come to life. Fashion labels are created everyday, however. So the question is, what makes macgraw different? What makes them worthy of your wardrobe? For a start they offer up a model for Australia's fashion industry to save itself, designing and making their clothes in the country (something that is sadly rare). Equally as important, though, they offer up an inimitable and aesthetically sharp collection sure to make them an international hit. Firmly in love with their first collection, Fashionising.com sat down with the label's two designers and asked them to lead us into the world of 'macgraw'. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'Label debut: the Australian designers you need to know' Jitrois: skin is a biography Clashing bold colours with pitch black, ladylike silhouettes with vampish perforated leather, modern flair with a vintage mood. there’s barely an outfit amoung Jitrois’ spring 2012 collection look book that doesn’t captivate visually. Jitrois’ designer Jean Claude Jitrois has a fascination with leather, which shows in the look book. Skin – with its textures and scars and imperfections – is equal to a biography, he says. That’s why leather and suede play such a prominent part in all the brand’s collections – including this one. 
Picture Gallery Preview Click To View Full Gallery Click to read 'Jitrois: skin is a biography' 10 ways to host an arm party this spring Spring / summer 2012 is a hotspot for the the hottest of what has become colloquially known as an arm party. No one's tastes have been left out (except, perhaps, those who'd thumb their nose at the term): bright coloured bangles mingle this season with gemstone-embellished wristlets and leather strapped cuffs sit next to metallic gold bracelets. The jewellery this season is chunky and bold, with a slight nudge from geometrical abstraction and baroque intricacy. And all of it is vibrant, often sparkly, and often textured and studded. Accessorising was once about statement earrings and necklaces, however, this summer, your wrists are the centre of attention. If you're looking at hosting one of these successful parties while styling your summer wardrobe, then please do continue reading after the jump, as we have narrowed down an extensive variety of wrist candies for you. 
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