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Here is the painter of the famous portrait of Grace with his work
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Scarves and shawls of all kinds are a colourful and individual way to accentuate your personal style.
The trendy neck pieces are surging in popularity.
Colourful silk and wool challis head squares tied under the neck a la Dolce & Gabbana are a surefire way to garner attention.
Large head squares in paisley and autumnal floral prints are rustic favourites that pair well with sweaters and will also liven up tweed suits and jackets.
Preppy neck squares and smaller kerchief sized versions of the head scarf worn with jeans, slim pants and shift dresses summon the timeless style sense of Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly.
"There are several inspiring scarf shapes this fall, including pashminas in bold, electro-inspired colours wrapped and tied around the neck Middle Eastern style, long fringed scarves piled on messy, or tied to a handbag for a boho chic look," says Candice Chan, brand director for rk, a chic boutique chain with stores in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as an online boutique (rkstores.com).
Super-sized square scarves and pashminas will drape you with both style and warmth when you wear them looped around your neck, knotted at the back and draped down the front.
Long rectangular scarves may also be loosely wrapped about the neck once or twice, or simply allowed to hang and flow freely.
"If you wear your scarf with long flowing ends, the overall effect is flattering as it adds slimming vertical lines to your silhouette," notes Chan.
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Long flowing scarves and those with dangling fringe also add feminine flow and movement to fall's many haberdash inspired styles.
Soft silky rectangle scarves tied in a loose, floppy bow as shown by DSquared2 offer yet another way to add a frill to knit tops, blouses, vests and jackets.
Whatever type of scarf or shawl you choose, you can be sure to personalize your outfit and enhance your colouring with the patterns and colours that suit you best.
Checked and paisley patterned scarves in cotton and rayon can help to create a boho chic style. Possible highlights include glittering metallic threads and fancy trim such as chains, coin-like metal discs, sequins and tassels.
However if checks, paisleys and a casual theme just aren't your style, there are lots of dressy silk scarves with shiny satin finishes to choose from. Pleated, crinkled and textured scarves are also popular.
When it comes to patterns, florals, multi-coloured zigzags, checks and animal prints are just the beginning.
"Abstract, art-inspired patterns, classic checks and striped prints are all quick and easy ways to stylishly transform your look." says Laura Shankland, Communications Manager for H&M Canada.
Scarves and shawls of all kinds are a colourful and individual way to accentuate your personal style.
The trendy neck pieces are surging in popularity.
Colourful silk and wool challis head squares tied under the neck a la Dolce & Gabbana are a surefire way to garner attention.
Large head squares in paisley and autumnal floral prints are rustic favourites that pair well with sweaters and will also liven up tweed suits and jackets.
Preppy neck squares and smaller kerchief sized versions of the head scarf worn with jeans, slim pants and shift dresses summon the timeless style sense of Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly.
"There are several inspiring scarf shapes this fall, including pashminas in bold, electro-inspired colours wrapped and tied around the neck Middle Eastern style, long fringed scarves piled on messy, or tied to a handbag for a boho chic look," says Candice Chan, brand director for rk, a chic boutique chain with stores in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as an online boutique (rkstores.com).
Super-sized square scarves and pashminas will drape you with both style and warmth when you wear them looped around your neck, knotted at the back and draped down the front.
Long rectangular scarves may also be loosely wrapped about the neck once or twice, or simply allowed to hang and flow freely.
"If you wear your scarf with long flowing ends, the overall effect is flattering as it adds slimming vertical lines to your silhouette," notes Chan.
http://ad.doubleclick.net/click;h=v...ff/2;~sscs=?http://www.yournobulldealers.com/
Long flowing scarves and those with dangling fringe also add feminine flow and movement to fall's many haberdash inspired styles.
Soft silky rectangle scarves tied in a loose, floppy bow as shown by DSquared2 offer yet another way to add a frill to knit tops, blouses, vests and jackets.
Whatever type of scarf or shawl you choose, you can be sure to personalize your outfit and enhance your colouring with the patterns and colours that suit you best.
Checked and paisley patterned scarves in cotton and rayon can help to create a boho chic style. Possible highlights include glittering metallic threads and fancy trim such as chains, coin-like metal discs, sequins and tassels.
However if checks, paisleys and a casual theme just aren't your style, there are lots of dressy silk scarves with shiny satin finishes to choose from. Pleated, crinkled and textured scarves are also popular.
When it comes to patterns, florals, multi-coloured zigzags, checks and animal prints are just the beginning.
"Abstract, art-inspired patterns, classic checks and striped prints are all quick and easy ways to stylishly transform your look." says Laura Shankland, Communications Manager for H&M Canada.
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A word about scrimping and splurging. Everyone has their economic walls. I hit mine in expensive restaurants. I’m not mounting a moral high horse, because I don’t like eating rubbishy food either, and I really don’t like puritans who bore on about how morally bankrupt it is to spend more than 11p on anything.
I’m not saying a breakdown of labour and materials on a pair of £800 shoes would make literal sense. I’m not saying that I spend £800 on shoes. I’m just saying I get it. Just as I get why some people hanker after a Porsche. Look, even if you could get to the bottom of exactly how much it costs to produce a Kelly bag or a Lanvin dress, how much margin do you allow for Alber Elbaz’s mind? Or the fact that Grace Kelly was on the cover of Life magazine with a Kelly bag strategically held across her stomach to disguise her pregnancy. That’s social history. And maybe a bit of it is hype – just as no small part of Damien Hirst’s Golden Calf £10.3 million price tag is hype. But when you buy aspirationally, hype’s as much a part of the desire as the wrapping.
But, since now seems the moment for some sensible housekeeping, I’ve been sounding out women about what they will and won’t spend on. Teeth and hair seem to be non-negotiable. Always go for the best. Gyms, on the other hand, can be downgraded – it’s not how fancy they are but how hard you work when you’re there. Or run round the park. Bags are a moot point. The fever for a new one every season seems to have cooled. On the other hand, good quality never goes amiss. It’s quite handy if it’s also a fashion statement of some kind, bags being the most painless route to an up-to-the-minute look. So, at some point, the investment has to be made.
Shoes are another item where compromise is usually a bad idea. Even if you can find a cheap pair that look good, they’ll probably cripple you. Cashmere for the bargain price of £30 is also a waste of money (buy merino wool, it’s much more durable), ditto supermarket socks, which seem to fade after the first wash. As for cheap perfume? I’d almost prefer the whiff of (fresh) body odour. But, hey, a shower doesn’t cost much.
Here’s what you don’t have to spend designer prices on: jeans (Levi’s and Topshop’s B and Pippa versions are brilliant), T-shirts (£30 tops from Cos are great), coats (Gap’s grey pea coat, right, is an excellent bargain this autumn), jewellery (unless you’re planning on slipping out of the country in a hurry, fakes do a perfectly good job), petrol (the Times fashion team has discovered www.asos.com in a big way). Oh, and Abercrombie – it’s less than pounds for dollars in America. That’s just dumb economics.
A word about scrimping and splurging. Everyone has their economic walls. I hit mine in expensive restaurants. I’m not mounting a moral high horse, because I don’t like eating rubbishy food either, and I really don’t like puritans who bore on about how morally bankrupt it is to spend more than 11p on anything.
I’m not saying a breakdown of labour and materials on a pair of £800 shoes would make literal sense. I’m not saying that I spend £800 on shoes. I’m just saying I get it. Just as I get why some people hanker after a Porsche. Look, even if you could get to the bottom of exactly how much it costs to produce a Kelly bag or a Lanvin dress, how much margin do you allow for Alber Elbaz’s mind? Or the fact that Grace Kelly was on the cover of Life magazine with a Kelly bag strategically held across her stomach to disguise her pregnancy. That’s social history. And maybe a bit of it is hype – just as no small part of Damien Hirst’s Golden Calf £10.3 million price tag is hype. But when you buy aspirationally, hype’s as much a part of the desire as the wrapping.
But, since now seems the moment for some sensible housekeeping, I’ve been sounding out women about what they will and won’t spend on. Teeth and hair seem to be non-negotiable. Always go for the best. Gyms, on the other hand, can be downgraded – it’s not how fancy they are but how hard you work when you’re there. Or run round the park. Bags are a moot point. The fever for a new one every season seems to have cooled. On the other hand, good quality never goes amiss. It’s quite handy if it’s also a fashion statement of some kind, bags being the most painless route to an up-to-the-minute look. So, at some point, the investment has to be made.
Shoes are another item where compromise is usually a bad idea. Even if you can find a cheap pair that look good, they’ll probably cripple you. Cashmere for the bargain price of £30 is also a waste of money (buy merino wool, it’s much more durable), ditto supermarket socks, which seem to fade after the first wash. As for cheap perfume? I’d almost prefer the whiff of (fresh) body odour. But, hey, a shower doesn’t cost much.
Here’s what you don’t have to spend designer prices on: jeans (Levi’s and Topshop’s B and Pippa versions are brilliant), T-shirts (£30 tops from Cos are great), coats (Gap’s grey pea coat, right, is an excellent bargain this autumn), jewellery (unless you’re planning on slipping out of the country in a hurry, fakes do a perfectly good job), petrol (the Times fashion team has discovered www.asos.com in a big way). Oh, and Abercrombie – it’s less than pounds for dollars in America. That’s just dumb economics.
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Town and Country
With the summer season being the right time to welcome many visitors from all over the world, either staying or day tripping in the Principality, the Department of Tourism and Conferences has developed a trail through the city retracing the aspects most representative of Princess Grace’s activities. This trail supports “The Grace Kelly Years, Princess of Monaco" exhibition which takes place at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco between the 12th July and 23rd September 2007.
The itinerary is made up of 25 stages with commentary in five languages (French, English, Italian, German and Japanese) and has been designed to cover this extraordinary reflective journey all over Monaco, from east to west and should not be missed for any reason!
The trail aims to allow the Principality to be discovered from an unusual angle, while paying respectful tribute to things that have made Monaco an international destination known as much for its way of life as for its actions for humanitarian causes. In particular, Princess Grace was behind the creation of AMADE (The World Association for Children’s Friends), she was also the initiative for organisations relating to the world of Culture and Arts such as the Princess Grace Academy for Classical Dance, supported by the Foundation of the same name or even the Garden Club.
This stroll also presents the opportunity to visit many tourist sites in Monaco, such as museums, gardens, the sculpture trail and to enjoy gourmet stops in one of our multiple restaurants, “starred” or not. The places for well-being and spas are never too far away for a well deserved relaxing break to recover from the inevitable shopping trip. Finally, there is nothing to stop you extending your stay by spending the night in one of our welcoming and modern hotels! An original and exceptional opportunity to discover or rediscover Monaco from June 2007 to March 2008, swept along by an elegant walk for a meeting with Princess Grace, a surprising and mythical figure in the modern history of this Sovereign State.
With the summer season being the right time to welcome many visitors from all over the world, either staying or day tripping in the Principality, the Department of Tourism and Conferences has developed a trail through the city retracing the aspects most representative of Princess Grace’s activities. This trail supports “The Grace Kelly Years, Princess of Monaco" exhibition which takes place at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco between the 12th July and 23rd September 2007.
The itinerary is made up of 25 stages with commentary in five languages (French, English, Italian, German and Japanese) and has been designed to cover this extraordinary reflective journey all over Monaco, from east to west and should not be missed for any reason!
The trail aims to allow the Principality to be discovered from an unusual angle, while paying respectful tribute to things that have made Monaco an international destination known as much for its way of life as for its actions for humanitarian causes. In particular, Princess Grace was behind the creation of AMADE (The World Association for Children’s Friends), she was also the initiative for organisations relating to the world of Culture and Arts such as the Princess Grace Academy for Classical Dance, supported by the Foundation of the same name or even the Garden Club.
This stroll also presents the opportunity to visit many tourist sites in Monaco, such as museums, gardens, the sculpture trail and to enjoy gourmet stops in one of our multiple restaurants, “starred” or not. The places for well-being and spas are never too far away for a well deserved relaxing break to recover from the inevitable shopping trip. Finally, there is nothing to stop you extending your stay by spending the night in one of our welcoming and modern hotels! An original and exceptional opportunity to discover or rediscover Monaco from June 2007 to March 2008, swept along by an elegant walk for a meeting with Princess Grace, a surprising and mythical figure in the modern history of this Sovereign State.
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The “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson looked magical in a new photo shoot for Vogue magazine.
The 18-year-old actress has posed for a glamorous shot as a reminiscent of fashion icon Grace Kelly, which appeared to be far from her image in the successful wizard franchise.
Her photographer in the glamorous photo shoot is a famous photographer Mark Seliger, who is known for his images of the Rolling Stones and Kurt Cobain.
Emma Watson revealed: “Mark encouraged me to become a different person or character for each photograph and so they all tell different stories So, in the end, I combined two loves: art and fashion and acting.”
The teen actress added: “I learned a lot and have found a whole new respect for the hard work models put into their work and for the couture. A love affair has begun.”
Emma Watson, who first shot to fame in the “Harry Potter And The Philospher’s Stone” when she was 11 has now signed to modeling agency Storm, home of Kate Moss, Carla Bruni and Lily Cole. Perhaps her “Grace Kelly” look might give her more opportunity as a cover star.
The “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson looked magical in a new photo shoot for Vogue magazine.
The 18-year-old actress has posed for a glamorous shot as a reminiscent of fashion icon Grace Kelly, which appeared to be far from her image in the successful wizard franchise.
Her photographer in the glamorous photo shoot is a famous photographer Mark Seliger, who is known for his images of the Rolling Stones and Kurt Cobain.
Emma Watson revealed: “Mark encouraged me to become a different person or character for each photograph and so they all tell different stories So, in the end, I combined two loves: art and fashion and acting.”
The teen actress added: “I learned a lot and have found a whole new respect for the hard work models put into their work and for the couture. A love affair has begun.”
Emma Watson, who first shot to fame in the “Harry Potter And The Philospher’s Stone” when she was 11 has now signed to modeling agency Storm, home of Kate Moss, Carla Bruni and Lily Cole. Perhaps her “Grace Kelly” look might give her more opportunity as a cover star.
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Inspired by Monte Carlo's Avenue Princess Grace, designer Amit GT's collection at next month's Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) will reprise royalty with a contemporary twist to recall the elegance of a bygone era.
"The collection is all about contemporary royalty, a fine blend of redefined elegance and old world charm matched to the styles of today's generation," Amit said at a preview of his collection here Friday
"This time, my line is all about grandeur and opulence," he added.
The WIFW spring/summer edition will be held here Oct 15-19.
Amit has been a part of the fashion world for five years and made his debut at the fashion week's autumn/winter edition earlier this year during which he displayed his "Luxe, Power and Seduction" collection that was highly appreciated for its sensual touch and bold statements.
"This line too is in continuation of the 'Luxe, Power and Seduction' theme but compared to the last time, this one is more seductive and obscenely decadent," he maintained.
"I will be showcasing three lines - luxury prêt, transitional and couture," he explained.
The collection will see different shades of pink like pearl pink and sorbet pink. Also colours like pinotnoir (akin to red wine) and basil will dominate the palette.
The collection also has innovative textures and architectural shapes, while light and airy fabrics like organza, along with layering, has been used in the silhouettes.
"Different textiles have been used. I have converted them into three dimensional motifs, which makes each outfit look elegant yet different," Amit told IANS.
Amit debuted in January 2003 with his men's prêt label "Senses by Amit GT", now renamed Amit GT, a single umbrella for all prêt, diffusion and couture lines for men and women.
This season the designer will launch his super luxury couture line 'Amit GT Prive' and luxury prêt line 'AGT Club'.
For the record, the Wall Street Journal has placed the Avenue Princess Grace at the top of a list of 10 Most Expensive Streets in the World. Just how expensive it is can be gauged from the fact that a beer will set you back $100.
The avenue was named after the American actress Grace Kelly after she married Monaco's then ruler, Prince Rainier.
Inspired by Monte Carlo's Avenue Princess Grace, designer Amit GT's collection at next month's Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) will reprise royalty with a contemporary twist to recall the elegance of a bygone era.
"The collection is all about contemporary royalty, a fine blend of redefined elegance and old world charm matched to the styles of today's generation," Amit said at a preview of his collection here Friday
"This time, my line is all about grandeur and opulence," he added.
The WIFW spring/summer edition will be held here Oct 15-19.
Amit has been a part of the fashion world for five years and made his debut at the fashion week's autumn/winter edition earlier this year during which he displayed his "Luxe, Power and Seduction" collection that was highly appreciated for its sensual touch and bold statements.
"This line too is in continuation of the 'Luxe, Power and Seduction' theme but compared to the last time, this one is more seductive and obscenely decadent," he maintained.
"I will be showcasing three lines - luxury prêt, transitional and couture," he explained.
The collection will see different shades of pink like pearl pink and sorbet pink. Also colours like pinotnoir (akin to red wine) and basil will dominate the palette.
The collection also has innovative textures and architectural shapes, while light and airy fabrics like organza, along with layering, has been used in the silhouettes.
"Different textiles have been used. I have converted them into three dimensional motifs, which makes each outfit look elegant yet different," Amit told IANS.
Amit debuted in January 2003 with his men's prêt label "Senses by Amit GT", now renamed Amit GT, a single umbrella for all prêt, diffusion and couture lines for men and women.
This season the designer will launch his super luxury couture line 'Amit GT Prive' and luxury prêt line 'AGT Club'.
For the record, the Wall Street Journal has placed the Avenue Princess Grace at the top of a list of 10 Most Expensive Streets in the World. Just how expensive it is can be gauged from the fact that a beer will set you back $100.
The avenue was named after the American actress Grace Kelly after she married Monaco's then ruler, Prince Rainier.
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The Académie de Danse Classique trains gifted young dancers in the great tradition of Russian classical ballet and ensures they also receive a good school education.
The two Boutiques du Rocher promote quality local handicrafts.
These attractively designed shops in Monte-Carlo (1 Avenue de la Madone) and Monaco-Ville (11 Rue Emile de Loth and 36 Rue Comte Félix Gastaldi) take handcrafted items on deposit from local craftspeople, thereby enabling them to earn a regular income. The shops sell the work of around 30 craftspeople to a clientele composed of both visitors and residents.
Seven years ago HRH the Princess of Hanover set up a personalised embroidery service based on the remarkable model of the Pénélope association in Paris.
This new service is provided by staff attached to the Foundation, using sophisticated equipment.
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The Académie de Danse Classique trains gifted young dancers in the great tradition of Russian classical ballet and ensures they also receive a good school education.
The two Boutiques du Rocher promote quality local handicrafts.
These attractively designed shops in Monte-Carlo (1 Avenue de la Madone) and Monaco-Ville (11 Rue Emile de Loth and 36 Rue Comte Félix Gastaldi) take handcrafted items on deposit from local craftspeople, thereby enabling them to earn a regular income. The shops sell the work of around 30 craftspeople to a clientele composed of both visitors and residents.
Seven years ago HRH the Princess of Hanover set up a personalised embroidery service based on the remarkable model of the Pénélope association in Paris.
This new service is provided by staff attached to the Foundation, using sophisticated equipment.
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Prince Rainier III wished to continue and complement his wife's work so in 1984 he established the Princess Grace Irish Library to promote Irish culture, which had been very dear to Princess Grace's heart.
Later HRH the Princess of Hanover added two further activities to the Foundation's remit.
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Later HRH the Princess of Hanover added two further activities to the Foundation's remit.
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Support for children hospitalised in 40 French hospitals; renovation of and equipment for paediatric units in France and abroad; financial support for four research laboratories specialising in children's diseases.
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Grants for young dancers attending the Académie de Danse Classique and young musicians attending the Académie de Musique Rainier III; a financial contribution to the Fondation Prince Pierre's
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Support for children hospitalised in 40 French hospitals; renovation of and equipment for paediatric units in France and abroad; financial support for four research laboratories specialising in children's diseases.
Culture
Grants for young dancers attending the Académie de Danse Classique and young musicians attending the Académie de Musique Rainier III; a financial contribution to the Fondation Prince Pierre's
Monaco Forum
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Yeah, I wonder how she dealt with those hair styles without getting some serious headaches.
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