TOPSHOP auction Met Ball dresses in the fight against cancer

TOPSHOP is not only interested in clothing the world but they’re also interested in making it a better place too. So, they have decided to auction the dresses made for the 2014 MET Ball Gala held in New York earlier this year. All the proceeds will be going to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. The unique pieces, worn by celebrities such as Kendal Jenner, Toni Garn, Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman, Zoe Kravitz and Magda Palos, will go live on ebay from the 27th November in a 10 day auction. Better get auctioning!

Kendall wore a blush strapless dress featuring a delicate fold detail across the top of the bust line, with body contouring paneling and a dramatic volume at the hem. This beautiful shape was created using underlays of netting underneath the hem to support it and an internal corset to secure the dress from bust to waist.

Jourdan wore a vibrant Chartreuse silk gabardine dress with body contouring panels and a slash front detail. A dramatic back dress train with added volume at the hem creates an hourglass silhouette, shaping Jourdan’s body perfectly. Netting underneath the skirt supports the volume at the hem.

Toni wore a pale blue double silk Gazar dress with a delicate fold detail across the bust and back. The plunging back is supported to the waist by an internal lace-up corset. The slim silhouette through the hips, falls from the mid-thigh with dramatic volume, supported by a colour matched net under skirt.

Chanel wore a smoky silver double silk satin dress, with folded pleat detailing across the front and back panels. The dress is backless with two self-rouleaux straps to secure the front of the dress. The hem features a stunning train with floor sweeping panels.

Zoe wore an oxblood gown with a plunging neckline detail and self-rouleaux strapping details at the front and back of the dress to secure it. The thigh-high split and pleat detail at the top of the hip create a contemporary cocktail dress look. 

Magda wore this rose pink strapless bandeau prom dress which features a pleat detail alongside the left and right panels of the bodice to emphasize a nipped in waist silhouette. The skirt of the dress has layered detail at the hem, also with inner net skirts to create dramatic volume. The inner lace up corset secures the wearer from bust to waist.

If you want to support a worthy organisation and receive a fabulous gown while doing so – then get auctioning now!

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Fashion Targets Breast Cancer is a powerful force that unites the fashion world in the fight against breast cancer. The organisation was founded by Ralph Lauren in 1996, after he lost a close friend to the disease. Since it began it has raised over £13.5 million for the ground-breaking research of leading charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer. TOPSHOP has been a key partner of the campaign since 2007.

 Find out more about Fashion Targets Breast Cancer:

website: www.fashiontargetsbreastcancer.org.uk  

Instagram: instagram.com/fashiontargetsbreastcancer

 Twitter: @FashionTargets

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LJ  ❤

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You Spec Winners Looking Spectacular

I simply cannot for the life of me remember when last I purchased a You Magazine? Oh yes, I remember I didn’t. My mother did. So back in the day I used to flip through it’s pages only stopping at the jokes page and of course, right at the end – The Celebs. What were they wearing? Which event were they at? Who were they seen with? Ahhh… The Scandal!

If that’s one thing I love about the You Mag is that they like to keep the local lekker! So, if you’re looking for some recent gossip on your favourite Mzanzi celeb then the You Magazine is the way to go.  Now, it’s only right that your best SA celeb mag holds an awards evening for the best celebs, and what makes this ceremony even better is that the winners are voted by – You! The You Spectacular Awards 2014 was held at the exquisite Emperor’s Palace earlier in June. Lets get right into the fashion and discuss some of the night’s winners and losers.

Janez Vermeiren obviously won the sexiest man award. However, for me, this textured skinny tie and simple tailored suit just did not do it. This isn’t deserving of a sexiest man award, is it? This is not the Janez I remember!? Ahhhh yes… That’s much better!Janez should have come to the awards exactly like this. Then he would be most deserving of his award. Just look at those abs… and calves!

Focus LJ – FASHION. Right… Where were we?Out of all the sexy men at this awards ceremony, my eyes simply could not leave the sight of Jeannie D. She definitely took spectacular to a whole new level in this black almost transparent, long sleeved, floor length gown. Sophisticatedly sexy. This is obviously why she won the award for being the sexiest woman.

Simba Mhere won  Favourite TV Presenter. So he’s good at presenting, but is he good at styling? I’ll give it to him, this colour compliments his skin tone but I can’t help but wonder whether he was attacked by the baby blue Powerpuff girl just before the show? Hmm?

Introducing the new kids on the block: Rubber Duc. Now these boys didn’t win anything but I just had to comment on, not only their fresh music but their sleek style. This look is the epitome of their new single’s lyrics,

“Ain’t nobody got time for that.”

It’s simple but sexy. I love their matching suits enhanced by the velvet detail and just to add some gangsta quality to it – snap back flat caps with their name on it. In case anyone forgot. Keep your eyes on these boys…

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So here’s what I wore to the You Spectacular. A coral sequined sweetheart dress designed by the Mercedes Benz Cape Town Fashion Week award winner, Wendy, from The Girls Bridal. And just incase the sequin wasn’t enough glam, I added some sparkle with dangling diamante ear rings.

The trend for hair this season are braids and the old Hollywood curl – so I decided to mix it up and do both. Thank you so much to Walter Wurth, Glenda Magagane and Hannes Greyling from Follicle Hair Salon for making my hair, nails and make-up look absolutely fabulous. I definitely recommend Follicle Hair Salon for those who want to have a complete hair, nail and makeup  makeover by professionals! Pampered in style.

“@FollicleH: "Braids" THE hottest ladies hair trend! @laurenvank @markpaulmedia http://t.co/TjbMkwMrss http://t.co/ugvpA5IWhz”

— Lauren Jenae (@LaurenJenae) July 8, 2014

 

 Keep it Fashion Fab.

LJ ❤

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