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Bikinis Trend 2009
One-Shoulder Bikinis / Monokinis
Taking their cues from the one shoulder fashion trend, one-shouldered bikinis will be the must have swimwear in 2009.
Thankfully, a standout one-shouldered swimwear piece isn't going to be hard to come by.
- Marios Schwab married the one-shouldered bikini with the cutaway bikini trend on his Spring/Summer 2009 runway at London Fashion Week. This particular piece also uses Summer florals taking what a risqué bikini to a girl level. It's cut and under-strapping make this a particular good piece for smaller chested girls.
- Victoria's Secret included a single-shouldered piece in their 2008 line-up. More notable for it's side-tie briefs, this attention grabbing feature makes it a good bikini for girls whose legs are stand out.
- A one-shouldered monokini was naturually used on Hervé Léger by Max Azria's Spring/Summer 2009 catwalk but sadly with no-where near the same sex appeal as other pieces in the collection. Read cut-away swimwear below for more
- Under his own name Max Azria also sent a single-shouldered monikini down the catwalk, again pairing it with the cut-away trend. This particular piece stands out for it's use of a buckle clasp to join the body fabric with the shoulder. As with piece 3, smaller breasted girls are probably to avoid these particular cuts as they their black fabric will need some filling out to look best.
- While not truly a one-shoulder monokini, Gottex's piece from their Spring/Summer 2009 collection has the same visual effect. It's clever halter neck also allows for a more revealing but and better support.
- Finally, if you still have access to 2008 pieces; Gucci debuted their sophisticated take on the one-shouldered monokini as a part of their Spring/Summer 2008 collection.
Cut-Away Swimwear / Bikinis
Cut away clothes pieces are a major trend of 2009 and much like the one shoulder trend, it's a style being applied to bikinis and swimwear. Infrequently demure, this really is one bikini trend that screams 'sex'!
- Not as tightly fitting as other 'spray on' monokinis this season, Amanda Wakeley's white one-piece pairs a deep neck line with cut-away sides.
- A two-piece with boob-tube, this bikini by Carmen Marc uses the cut-away trend with subtlety. All the same, these cutaway briefs are more than eye catching.
- A monokini by Carmen Marc, this swimwear piece is equally as subtle as the aforementioned two-piece, but far more demure.
- Similar to Amanda Wakeley's white one-piece (1) this screen-printed monokini is from Miss Sixty.
- The most luxurious of the pieces featured, this almost-two-piece monokini from Gottex pairs a halter-neck top, joined briefs, and gold piping.
- - 10. are all from the one catwalk which screamed sex, decadence, and youth; the one catwalk that really grabbed my eye at New York Fashion Week; Hervé Léger by Max Azria Spring/Summer 2009. With enough cut-away than you can possibly wear throughout Summer, these are knock-out pieces that you're not necessarily going to want to get wet.
Cut-away Bikini / Monokini Updates
Bikinis and bows in Numero, April 2009
Agent Provocateur Bikinis: 2009 Swimwear
Dsquared2 2009 cut-away bikinis
Miss Bikini Luxe gets 2009 trends right
Dressing Up Your Swimwear
Of course, all swimwear isn't for swimming in. For any fashioniser beaches, pools and resorts are equally about socialising and mojitos as they are about cultivating the perfect tan; face facts, we're not always there to get our toes wet.
Enter a Spring/Summer season where no beach-wear will be complete without accessorizing. And the one key trend to use? The sheer trend.
While he gave us some of the season's sexiest bikinis by way of label Hervé Léger, with his own label Max Azria relied on the sheer trend (1 & 2) as a way of setting off otherwise lackluster swimwear; a good thing to note if you intend to recycle pieces from last year. Gottex one upped him however, with their gold, floral halter sheer slip which was a stand out of New York Fashion Week's swimwear fashions (3).
Hats off though to Milly by Michelle Smith Spring/Summer 2009 who sent her models down the runway with beachwear accessorizing perfect for 2009's bohemian fashion trend.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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Friday, April 3, 2009
EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE for NYLF
About NYILFF
Launched in 1999, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is now the premier Urban Latino film event in the country. The NYILFF's mission is to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the U.S. and Latin America, offer expansive images of the Latino experience, and celebrate the diversity and spirit of the Latino community. Programming includes the flagship film festival in NYC, new music and art showcases, family and community events, scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and a nationally recognized short film competition in partnership with HBO. The NYILFF is the only film event to have had the endorsement of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission since its formation in 2003.
NYILFF: April 10
HBO/NYILFF Short film Contest: April 10
Share UR Story: April 15
Liz.
(P.L.H.H.)
www.Cinedulce.com
www.NYLatinoFilm.com
Launched in 1999, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is now the premier Urban Latino film event in the country. The NYILFF's mission is to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the U.S. and Latin America, offer expansive images of the Latino experience, and celebrate the diversity and spirit of the Latino community. Programming includes the flagship film festival in NYC, new music and art showcases, family and community events, scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and a nationally recognized short film competition in partnership with HBO. The NYILFF is the only film event to have had the endorsement of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission since its formation in 2003.
NYILFF: April 10
HBO/NYILFF Short film Contest: April 10
Share UR Story: April 15
Liz.
(P.L.H.H.)
www.Cinedulce.com
www.NYLatinoFilm.com
World Architecture Festival
Why should I enter WAF awards?
1. Compete to win the highly prestigious ‘World Building of the Year’ and other awards - 4 sections, 40 categories, 100+ different building types accepted.
2. Exhibit alongside the world’s leading architects – every entrant will have their work displayed.
3. Benefit from the personal and organisational exposure gained from presenting in front of leading architect judges.
4. Become part of architectural history – every entry becomes a permanent listing on www.worldbuildingsdirectory.com – a historic record of the world’s greatest architectural works.
5. Secure a platform in front of the world’s greatest architectural visionaries which last year included Norman Foster and Sir Peter Cook plus many more
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Pillow Fight in NYC!!!!!
New York City's 4th annual, and the world's 2nd annual Pillow Fight Day! http://www.pillowfightday.com
Pillows fly and dollars soar as you converge on Wall Street for a giant urban pillow fight! Swing and whack as you evade pillow-wielding assailants and bank executives. Bring a soft pillow and wait for the signal. Pillow fight!
Rules: Please follow these guidelines to ensure a safe and fun pillow fight for everybody!
+ Soft pillows only!
+ Swing lightly, many people will be swinging at once.
+ Do not swing at people without pillows or with cameras.
+ Remove glasses beforehand!
+ Do not abandon your pillow at the location.
+ Dress in business suits, demand your bailout check.
Cleanup: Please reduce your use of feathers. As the pillow fight grows in size, so does the mess. By participating, you are pledging to clean up twice the mess you made :)
Afterparty: http://tinyurl.com/whack09
Panorama from the 2008 Newmindspace pillow fight: http://tinyurl.com/pillowpanorama
Join the NYC mailing list at http://www.newmindspace.com
For info e-mail love@newmindspace.com
Subway: Take 2,3,4,5 to Wall St.
or J,M,Z to Broad St.
or R,W to Rector St.
More info:
Facebook Group
How to, & Rules
Pillows fly and dollars soar as you converge on Wall Street for a giant urban pillow fight! Swing and whack as you evade pillow-wielding assailants and bank executives. Bring a soft pillow and wait for the signal. Pillow fight!
Rules: Please follow these guidelines to ensure a safe and fun pillow fight for everybody!
+ Soft pillows only!
+ Swing lightly, many people will be swinging at once.
+ Do not swing at people without pillows or with cameras.
+ Remove glasses beforehand!
+ Do not abandon your pillow at the location.
+ Dress in business suits, demand your bailout check.
Cleanup: Please reduce your use of feathers. As the pillow fight grows in size, so does the mess. By participating, you are pledging to clean up twice the mess you made :)
Afterparty: http://tinyurl.com/whack09
Panorama from the 2008 Newmindspace pillow fight: http://tinyurl.com/pillowpanorama
Join the NYC mailing list at http://www.newmindspace.com
For info e-mail love@newmindspace.com
Subway: Take 2,3,4,5 to Wall St.
or J,M,Z to Broad St.
or R,W to Rector St.
More info:
Facebook Group
How to, & Rules
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