His early life wasn’t as glamorous as most would expect and actually a bit tragic. His father died when Marc was only seven years old which meant that all the responsibilities with raising him would fall on his mother. Marc Jacobs declared that his mother was mentally ill and that she didn’t take care of her kids as much as she should have had; this was the main reason why he decided to live with his grandmother.

The sense for fashion that made him who he is today was visible since he was young and after graduating from the High School of Art and Design, he won the prestigious Perry Ellis Gold Thimble Award in 1984 as well as other big titles.

Marc Jacobs is also a fighter for gay marriage and in 2009, he launched a shirt that demanded the legalization of this idea. He is also quite the celebrity in New York and can be found at a lot of exclusive events.

While some people may argue that Marc Jacobs designs are a copy of past collections, he claims that true fashion is not just one man’s vision but more of a collection of styles and ideas throughout the century; he also claims that he doesn’t design clothes meant to be sexy or hot but rather something more subtle and elegant. Being ranked 12^th of the world’s most influential gay men and women makes Marc Jacobs an amazing fashion designer and the fact that he keeps true to his own styles while getting inspiration from past decades makes it all even greater.

Does this mean that Lacoste’s collection for the autumn-winter season of 2012-2013 lacks femininity? Not at all. Will the brand become sexy? It seems so if we think about the tight short dresses Baptista presented on the 11^th of February on the New York catwalks. Moreover, when reinventing this brand, the Portuguese fashion designer did not lose track of the main features that made this brand from the beginning – comfort and ease of wearing.

Using this multitude of inspirations, Baptista created a sportive collection with an urban twist. The tapered trousers are reviewed and turned into elegant two-tone leggings and the merino sweaters, combo suits and dresses are adorned with zippered pockets and geometrical patchwork patterns. The turtleneck sweaters are also zipped and so are the pockets. Felipe Oliveira Baptista skilfully plays with materials and cuts. He is a master of overlays and he combines leather with large hoods. The color palette includes a lot of blue navy, grey, black and, to be in tone with the season, snow-white.

The show itself was inspired from the cold season. While it was snowing on the streets of New York, white shiny flakes were falling indoors, too. Lacoste collection was not only created for the winter. The fashion designer took this season as main source of inspiration, showing that ski equipment can become elegant and sexy.

Horizontal stripes have always been very fashionable and it is the safe way to go. Black and white stripes can make you look thinner and it is a great choice for this spring despite the rich palate of colors available; it is always nice to do something different.

Other geometric shapes such as diamonds and rectangles are more modern and they provide an edgy look perfect for the active woman of today. A dress with bold geometric designs can also offer a sporty look. One of the main things that can be noticed with these fashion items is the contrast made between two colors; black and white are the most obvious ones but dark blue and light yellow also work perfectly. It is not uncommon for floral patterns or other playful designs to be included within the geometric shapes to create even more contrast.

When it comes to these fashion items, the accessories you choose to wear can be very important and the best choice is always a large handbag with a rectangular shape. This goes well with the pattern on the outfit and it will fit in nicely with your new modern look. It is recommended to keep the hair up or tied back without any big jewelry items that will take attention from the outfit; basically, everything should be clean and simple to go with the lines of the dress.

No matter if you choose a tight dress or draped fabrics, as long as it has some big geometric design, it will surely look good. These outfits are perfect for a casual day out or for going to work because they are professional while still maintaining a sexy vibe. When you get tired of all the bright colors that are thrown at you this season, just take a step back and wear your favorite black and white outfit with some geometric shapes on it.

After having spent her childhood between her mother’s fashion boutiques and her father’s ecological convictions, she succeeded to turn one of the great mysteries of everyday life into original models of dresses, scarves, sweaters and even jewelry. We often put two socks in the washing machine and only one gets out of it, condemned to a life of solitude. In order to revive the orphan socks that she found while arranging her sons’ wardrobe, Marcia De Carvalho had the idea of recycling and transforming them into fashion items.

This fashion house regularly organizes collection campaigns to gather raw materials for their new collection. Washed, disjointed, cut, stretched, sewn and assembled, these socks are turned ​​into T-shirts, dresses, sweaters and other pieces of clothing that amaze by their comfort, elegance and style. The designs are unique and as colorful as the world of socks can be.

Her collections are sold in her two stores in Paris and in several multi-brand boutiques in France, Europe, Middle East, Japan, USA and soon in Brazil, but also online. All her creations bear the seal of her intuitive imagination.  A small top made of socks pieces with crochet embroidery on the edges, a patchworked dress or floral patterned boots, they all come with an environmental thought as well as with vision and a lot of creative input.

Starting with the best friend a woman can have, the clutch bag. There is something very special about a clutch bag because it gives you the possibility to take out just the essential from your everyday bag and have fun with it.

 Once you have the perfect bag, the shoes have to match and complete the outfit. Here is where the lack of comfort can be felt but this is not always the case and you can opt for some middle-long heels if you want to feel your legs after midnight. High heels are the best design wise and they always look amazing on a party outfit.

Big earrings are very popular and they seem to be getting bigger and bigger. Don’t be afraid to go for something large as long as they go well with the shape of your face. You can also consider some jewelry such as a bracelet or a necklace but don’t put too much because then it might be too “in your face”.

When it comes to these accessories, don’t be afraid to get something sparkly and golden.

For a cool day at the office, a leather jacket can be an essential asset now that this clothing item has joined the ranks of classic must-haves of any wardrobe. For the office, you should avoid dark colors and choose instead a deep green, a burgundy, a chocolate tone or a charcoal gray. It goes very well with a short and black slim and with jeans if they are not considered too casual within your company’s culture. The shocking surprise can come in the form of a checkered shirt. A very classic bag counteracts the cool effect of the leather jacket.

If you have to meet clients, a floppy neck-tie shirt will bring the fantasy effect to a dark suit. A discrete, but imposing art deco style of necklace will complete the sobriety of such an outfit. A high heeled stiletto style pair of elegant shoes is recommended only if you are used to. Any high-tech looking gadget is welcomed whether it comes in the form of a business bag or of an iPad case.

In the same idea of powerful dressing, a curved short blazer will emphasize your shoulders and will provide an elegant masculine touch to your outfit. It goes with a silk or sating shirt, very feminine and light if the correct color is chosen. A pair of velvet trousers with trendy details like a zip down the leg and a burgundy or anthracite black color strengthen the blazer’s effect. A leather belt is required, but if you want to try a golden version, go for it. Wearing two bags means double stylish effect: a large one for your documents and tiny one for your personal things: keys, phone, wallet.

The brooch is so versatile and you will be able to put it on almost everything you wear. You can wear it on your hat to change it completely or you can wear it on your purse. Also, don’t forget to wear it in a classic way and make sure that you add it on your shawl or scarf that you want to look different. You can also use it to reshape them or make a certain pattern from them. Putting it on your jeans is also a trendy way to wear the brooch but make sure that you also wear it on your blouse or trench coat, just to add a little class to your whole outfit. You can even attach a dangling brooch on one of your boots if they are high enough, just to make yourself look more chic.

When it comes to materials, there are literally millions of brooches out there. You can ask a jeweler to make one especially for your or you can ask an artist to design a certain model if you want something that is not available. That might cost you more but you will surely wear a unique piece. You can choose an elegant and expensive brooch if you are planning on wearing it with casual and elegant outfits or you can choose a crazy and colorful brooch if you want to wear something cute to school or when you are out with your friends. There are also different materials; you will probably find metal brooches, plastic brooches, and even fabric brooches which are quite trendy nowadays. Just take your pick and start wearing them.