Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Interview with Mahtab Azimi
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview a fabulous young designer: Mahtab Azimi. Mahtab started her line in 2008...but has been designing since she was very young. When I came across her website I was blown away by how beautiful her designs are. Here is a portion of our interview with her---Snapshot Fashion: What sparked your interest in fashion design?
Mahtab Azimi: My love for fashion has been with me as long as I can remember. Beyond color and style the construction, the fabrics, the flow of a piece during movement and the magic in transforming yourself with clothing. A great dress or outfit can truly transform someone not only in look but in the aura exuded from the person wearing it. I feel my best when I wear dresses. To me a dress is the epitome of effortless chic so they’re a huge part of my wardrobe. My curves make it hard to find a dress that not only fits properly but is affordable. Feeling sexy in a dress should not require an overly provocative cut. For years I searched for such dresses and realized that there was a genuine need for an affordable line that was designed for women of all shapes and sizes. This is what sparked me to turn my childhood dream into reality. My goal with Mahtab Azimi is to create a line that is designed and tailored to flatter all women…so the size 12 dress is just as flattering as the size 2.
SF: If you could collaborate with any designer (living or dead) who would it be and why?
MA: Diane Von Furstenberg…she’s one of my biggest inspirations. She’s a genius at creating clothes that flatter women of all shapes and sizes and are easy to wear. That’s my goal and one of the reasons I started my own line…I would love to follow in her footsteps and create clothes that make women feel great and look beautiful without conforming to unrealistic ideals.
SF: Describe your collection in three words.
MA: Charming, effortless, chic
SF: What are your thoughts on celebrities that have their own clothing lines?
MA: I think it’s great. Fashion designers start from all walks of life. Most celebrities worked really hard to get where they are and if they feel they can contribute to the world of fashion…that’s wonderful. The variety and contrast in the fashion industry is what makes it so great…we all inspire each other whether it’s because you love the dress the designer did or you hate it…either way you’re inspired!
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Wishpot Fashion Expert
Hey everyone. Just wanted to let Snapshot Fashion readers know that we have just become a Fashion Expert on Wishpot. What is Wishpot? Wishpot is a free social shopping service that makes it easy to save and share interesting things you find in stores and online.One thing I just love about this site are the price alerts. When you select price alerts on Wishpot they will notify you when the item you selected goes on sale or reaches a target price. I LOVE THIS FEATURE!!!
This site is really great for putting together lists of things that you want...for your birthday, wedding, baby, or just any day!
Snapshot Fashion is working to put together some of the best fashion shopping lists available. If you are not a member of Wishpot we strongly suggest that you join. Joining is free and easy to do...just click here.
Members Only Giveaway
We know our readers love a good giveaway...and thanks to our friends at chickdowntown.com we are giving away a must have item for this fall. One lucky winner will receive a pair of Members Only Stretch Velvet Leggings. All you have to do to enter is leave your name and email address in the comment section below. A random winner will be drawn on Friday, September 18th @ 1pm eastern time...so make sure you enter before then!*The winner will be able to choose a pair from these three colors: black, silver grey, or chocolate brown. Select sizes available.
Only one entry per person please. This contest is open to all readers. Note that for entries outside of the U.S. there is a possibility of customs fees, which the customer will be responsible for.
Good luck to everyone that enters!!!
Battle of the Brands
Attention all Shop It To Me members, do you love Marc Jacobs? Would you like to win some FREE Marc Jacobs accessories??? Well we know just how to do it. Stop on over to Shop It To Me's Battle of the Brands and play. Each week for 5 weeks, pairs of Shop It To Me brands will go head to head until week 5 when they determine the last brand standing. Not only is it fun to voice your fashion opinions...but they are giving away a MBMJ wristlet, umbrella, and key fobs. On each Friday of the contest, Shop It To Me will conduct a random drawing from that week’s commenters and give away another accessory. So come back each week for 5 chances to win!
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE RULES AND TO PLAY!
*Prizes will only be sent to U.S. mailing addresses.
Good luck to everyone that plays Battle of the Brands!!!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Celebrities at Fashion Week
As Fashion Week continues we see more and more pictures of celebrities in front rows, at parties, and having a good time.
Michelle Trachtenberg
Hilary Duff and Amanda Bynes
Devon Aoki
Blake Lively
Michelle Trachtenberg
Hilary Duff and Amanda Bynes
Devon Aoki
Blake Lively
Spring 2010--- Rebecca Taylor
Say goodbye to the Rebecca Taylor that everyone is used to...because this season she is breaking her mold. Her typical flowy, feminine dresses are so last season. This season she is using bold prints, bold colors, and very structured pieces. I really love this collection SO SO SO much!
To see the rest of Rebecca Taylor's collection click here.
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To see the rest of Rebecca Taylor's collection click here.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
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