Kawji Fashion Blog

So, what do you need for a complete, perfect wardrobe during the holidays?

Let’s start with dresses. Specifically little black dresses — the classic LBD, to be perfectly exact. If you have a little black dress, you are practically set for just about any occasion. If you have three of them — one with a short skirt, one with a medium skirt, and one with a long skirt — you are set for every possible occasion.

The same goes with black skirts — same lengths. These can take you from day to evening, from your work place to a night out, without any trouble at all. They should be paired with silk tops in lovely, jewel toned colors.

Christmas trees. Carols. Egg nog. New Year’s. Dinners, dances, get togethers, parties: it is the holiday season, phashionistas, and we need to get our wardrobes in check.

I know, I know. I am sure that more than a few of you are groaning at the thought of having to spend all that money on clothes, while you are trying to shop for gifts, cards, holiday presents, and who knows what else.

Well, the good news is that you can stop all of that now. The better news is that you do not have to buy a ton of different pieces for your wardrobe just to look your best at all those holiday gatherings and other occasions.

In fact, the odds are high that you will only have to get one or two pieces to create the perfect holiday wardrobe. Stay tuned to find out!

Lara Stone is a model that I have been keeping tabs on for quite some time and I have to say that this little chicky is definitely booming in the modeling business.  She went from Eres lingerie now to their swimwear for 2010 and I have to say that I am very, very excited about this transition!

Eres swimwear is definitely something different and certainly something unique and I am totally looking forward to their Cruise 2010 collection and Lara Stone is going to be modeling it perfectly.

You want quality?  You want style?  Eres is definitely the brand for you and hell, you’ll get to see Lara Stone too!

If there is one trend that is never going to go ahead – it is going to be makeup.  Makeup is something that is constantly going to be around and women … and men alike are going to constantly wear it, however when you do wear it – isn’t it fantastic to have some beautiful brushes that actually work and make your makeup super easy to put on?  That is what the Sephora Glitter Eye Shadow Brush is all about.

This particular silicone tipped applicator is absolutely beautiful!  It really does what a lot of brushes can’t, for it allows you to put that sparkly glitter on your eyes just where you want it to go and nowhere else.  It also allows for it to actually stay put – which is something that a lot of brushes can not promise.

That is why I think that you should spend the thirteen dollars and pick up this little beauty – the Sephora Glitter Eye Shadow Brush remember!

For those of you that are in love with the holiday that is coming up … you are probably trying to think of exactly what to be.  Honestly, I have been racking my brain of what I am going to wear or be for Halloween until I came up with something that is not only fashionable but awesome!  Twiggy!  This fashion icon is one that has been loved by many people and honestly … I can’t wait!

Now, if you are trying to get the Twiggy look, it is not all that hard, you will however need two sets of false eyelashes.  One that is very full and dark and the second to be kind of sparse and spiky; it is going to work, I promise!

Sculpt lid out from the tear duct to outer corner with matte gray shadow – be very exaggerated and rounded and arc it like a rainbow. Then, take a near-white silver shimmer eye shadow and apply boldly to lid and brow bone.  Then you use some liquid black eyeliner and you are all set!

Karl Lagerfeld is actually one of those designers that I have been obsessed with since forever.  His clean and crisp lines as well as the fact that he has one of the most breathtaking collections in the world makes it easy to see that Karl Lagerfeld is going places; after all, have you seen his latest collection?  The Karl Lagerfeld collection for spring is full of all sorts of surprises.

For example, I did not expect to see a lot of the high-waisted shorts as well as the beautiful cropped jackets or even some of the high-neck shirts that he placed on his models.  All of that was beautiful and his color scheme?  Well, black and white was most of it but some brown was in there as well.

So keep an eye on Karl Lagerfeld – this is a designer that is taking it to the next level!

It has to be said that Prada is one of those companies that I never would have thought would come out with something ugly – however I think that they have outdone themselves this time.  Really, I thought that these types of boots are the ones that belong in the fishing pond and that’s all.

While I am still – totally skeptical about how this look actually translates into a street-wearable look, but I guess … since models are adopting it, the streets of NYC are going to be littered with everyone wearing Prada’s Thigh-High Fishing Waders.

If you want to look dumb … you should invest in Prada’s Thigh-High Fishing Waders – if you don’t, well save you pennies!

Your hair is something that can either make or break your look – seriously.  If you have a fantastic outfit but horrible hair, what do you think that people are going to remember?  The hair.  This is especially true if you are traveling all of the time.  If you are an avid traveler, you need to make sure that your hair is going to look good as soon as you get off of the plane … that is hard, unless you know how to do it!

Firstly, know that done up hair is sexy but undone hair is actually sexier when you are traveling.  You want to stay away from styles that are too sleek because honestly – it will not hold up in the airplane.  Pulling your hair back using your fingers and keeping your hairstyle pretty soft is a great way to ensure that your hair looks good as soon as you arrive at the location.

Another thing – pack the products that you want to use and make sure that they are good.  Elastics are a simple way to tame fly-aways and control frizziness and you can also use them to tie your hair in a low bun, which is very hot.

We all know that in the fall and winter months, they are full of grays, blacks and a lot of white, however – the one thing that they are not going to be filled with is chunky knits.  While I have not always been a fan of the knit in fashion, it seems that the runway is going to be filled with everything from knit dresses all the way to knit scarves.

The great thing about this trend?  Your grandmother can finally knit you that sweater and you can finally wear it and be fashionable!  The color doesn’t matter, however the way that it looks and the overall appeal of the clothing is very, very important – you want the knitting to be chunky, not fine knitting.

Remember chunky knitting – it’s the latest and greatest trend for the fall and winter months.  It will not only keep you warm, but I can promise that you will look awesome!

When I think of David Jones, this is a designer that I do not incorporate Miranda Kerr into – this particular model is a Victoria’s Secret model and it is not usually in my nature to think that respected designers like David Jones would want a model like that … however, the Spring/Summer collection for 2009/2010 included Miranda and I have to say that I was definitely surprised and she looked beautiful.

The runway seems to be made for this little blonde bombshell as she seems to be popping up everywhere and anywhere.  David Jones is not the first designer to work with this particular model and while I do not think that I would want to work with her, she is definitely cute and certainly seems to fit into the clothing very well.

David Jones is one of those designers that is going to be hot and while this is one of the many collections he is spawning, he is going to be huge – I just know it!