A Diva State of Mind

The legendary Fashion Director and style icon Anna Dello Russo has teamed up with H&M for her own Anna Dello Russo at H&M accessories collection.   In true Anna style, the collection is full of fun and bold statement pieces that you can use to easily elevate a look.   The collection includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, clutches, shoes and sunglasses.

The collection will be available in select stores on Thursday, October 4th.  My favorite pieces from the collection are the bracelets and a coral and gold statement necklace (not shown above but listed online).  For more information about pieces from the collection, click HERE.

Photos: Because I Am Fabulous

Considering how excited I was in June when I heard about Versace teaming up with H&M, I completely forgot the collection was going to be in stores next month! I guess I should’ve marked my calendar when I did a blog post about the new collaboration.

As it gets closer to the November 17th launch date, pictures are beginning in appear in editorials of the Versace for H&M collection. Check out pictures from Vogue Russia and ELLE UK below.

What do you think? Will you be in line November 17th to purchase Versace?

Source: Refinery 29 & The Glamazon Diaries

H&M is at it again! After much success with the exclusive Lanvin Collection for H&M, the major retailer is teaming up with Versace for an exclusive collection made of 40 women’s pieces, 20 men’s pieces and a collection of high fashion accessories, all at H&M prices!

According to H&M Creative Advisor “Versace is one of the most important brands of recent times and their collection for H&M will be glamorous and extraordinary, everything Versace stands for. Versace is sharing with us iconic designs from the archives. This is such a celebratory collaboration and is perfect for the festive season.”

The collection will launch November 17th and will be available in 300 H&M stores. Versace is also launching a Pre-Spring 2012 collection, available January 19, 2012.

High end fashion at affordable prices available for the masses, LOVE IT!!! Check out a few looks and video of Donatella Versace and H&M Creative Advisor discussing the new collection below:

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You already know the line outside a H&M store is going to be ridiculous once the collection is launched! I must admit, for this collection, I may be one of the many out there eagerly waiting for the doors to open on November 17th.  Who wants to join me?!

Source: Glamazon Diaries and The Style & Beauty Doctor

Clearly I need to make a trip to H&M because I am loving the new Spring 2011 looks modeled by the fabulous Gisele Bundchen. She looks gorgeous rocking some of this season’s hottest trends (lace, wide leg pants, florals and wedges).

A cute casual look to wear on a sunny Saturday afternoon while out to lunch with the ladies!

Not sure how long the dress is, but I love the pattern and the cut. The cut and ruffles add a little flair and bring attention to the chest without being provocative.

Love the combination of a neutral and white for Spring.

Jumpsuits have become very popular, so it's only fitting they continue into Spring.

Cute casual lightweight top for the hot summer months (especially if you're in the DMV. The humidity can be ridiculous!)

You already know this is one of my favorite looks because the jumpsuit has wide leg pants! I haven't tried a jumpsuit, but this look makes we want to consider one. The lightweight jersey cotton material is sure to keep you cool!

Source: Who What Wear

Model: Gisele Bundchen
Photographer: Daniel Jackson
Styled by: George Cortina

Designer collaborations are becoming very popular these days. One of the most memorable collaborations this year was the Lanvin for H&M Collection. That collection boosted H&M sales by 8%!!
 
With that type of success, I can understand why mainstream retailers and designers are joining forces. The next duo to release a collection is William Rast and Target. That’s right, William Rast, the clothing line started by Justin Target Timberlake and Trace Ayala in 2005, is teaming up with Target for an exclusive collection that will debut in Target stores December 19th through January 22, 2011; just in time for the holidays. Prices range from $17 to $200.
 
The collection is inspired by classic American style, featuring jeans, tees, button ups and a gorgeous camel leather jacket I think needs to be added to my wardrobe; I love the color!! 

Below are pictures from the lookbook; you can expect to see these items in stores this weekend!   
 

Will you be shopping at Target to get your hands on the new William Rast Collection? After all, I’m sure many of you will have Target gift cards you’ll need to use after December 25th!

Pictures courtesy of Total Life Prosperity and The Budget Babe, 

This week fashion lovers flocked to the Pierre Hotel in New York City for an up-close look at the Lanvin for H&M Collection. 

The show looks like it was amazing (I’ll make it to New York for fashion shows one day!).  It was fun, flirty and eclectic.  Full with florals, animal prints and pearls, it definitely looks like high fashion!  What’s great is that H&M has brought high fashion to us all, so there isn’t any reason we can’t all look like a million bucks without actually spending that much.

Looks like I’ll have to take trips to H&M more often!  Check out pictures from the fashion show below. What are some of your favorite looks?

Artistic Director Alber Elbaz

Lanvin for H&M launches in US stores Saturday, November 2oth

Source: The Glamazons

Pictures of the Lanvin for H&M collection are finally here!  The full collection was revealed online yesterday and blog sites and online magazines  have been going crazy!  Lanvin for H&M will hit US stores November 20^th and launch globally on November 23^rd.

The new collection of womenswear and menswear is full of modern and playful classics. Alber Elbaz, is the artist director behind this new collection.  He has created women’s dresses that are fun and colorful; the menswear is classic and tailored featuring blazers, tuxedos and dress shirts.  What’s even better is the collection is affordable. Lanvin and H&M are bringing luxury to the masses proving you can look glamorous without spending a lot of money!

I love that there is something for everyone in this collection.  You just have to take the time to look.  There are over 45 pieces, so below is a sneak peak at some women’s and men’s pieces. To see the entire Lanvin for H&M collection click HERE:

 WOMEN

MEN

I have a feeling H&M is going to be a madhouse on November 20^th!

H&M is celebrating 10 years of fashion in the US!! And to show its appreciation for customer loyalty and support, the retailer is offering $10 off a selected item each day for the next ten days.  The offer begins today, October 1^st.

Selected items include $10 jeans, $5 tops, and $10 sweaters for men, women and children.  So if you have some shopping to do for Fall, stop by H&M and take advantage of this great deal!

For the complete list of all selected items, visit H&M.

Now this is a great way to start off the first weekend in October! Happy Friday & Happy Shopping!

We were first introduced to the military trend last year and it is here to stay!  Popular colors for this trend include black, camel and olive green.  What’s nice about the military look is that it’s easy to incorporate into your wardrobe; military booties will look great with a pair of skinny jeans or paired with a skirt/dress and tights.  Rock a military jacket with lace up boots or over the knee boots and you’ll definitely turn heads this season!

Popular places to shop for the military style include EXPRESS, H&M, Top Shop, Lord & Taylor and Macy’s.

Military by A Diva State of Mind featuring a strapless dress

Military Bandeau Dress by Love**
$68 - topshop.com
Strapless dress »

LOUBOUT 150 FLANNEL/MARINE BOOTIES
543 GBP - mytheresa.com
High heel boots »

Guess Owens Bootie with Button Detail
$211 - asos.com
Leather boots »

H&M – Military-style coat
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H&M coats »

H&M is doing their part in the fight against AIDS/HIV.  This year marks the third year H&M and Designers Against AIDS are running Fashion Against AIDS.  H&M has released a festival fashion collection that will raise money to create awareness about HIV/AIDS while offering stylish clothes for customers.  The collection includes clothes, accessories, tents and sleeping bags; the essentials for the music festival season.

According to the Fashion Against AIDS website, Designers Against AIDS (DAA) initiated this project and the idea of this collection. H&M’s combined effort with DAA, Fashion Against AIDS (FAA) will support projects to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS among youth.  Each purchase from H&M’s festival collection has a direct impact on AIDS prevention. 25% of the sales price goes to HIV/AIDS prevention projects for youth all over the world carried out by DAA, YouthAIDS, UNFPA and MTV Staying Alive Foundation.

Here are some of my favorite pieces from the festival collection:

I love combining fashion with charity!! I commend H&M for supporting a great cause.  As a resident of the DMV, HIV/AIDS is an serious epidemic facing our community.  Unfortunately, for now, the collection is only being sold in 7 stores located in California, Chicago and NYC, so if anyone is visiting those areas this summer, stop by H&M and purchase an item from the festival collection.  You’ll not only look good, but support a great cause at the same time!

To learn more about Fashion Against AIDS and the festival collection, visit http://www.fashionagainstaids.com