Milan Fashion Week; Bright Colors for 2014 Spring (via FLooks.net)

Milan Fashion Week that was held recently already represented all the trends for 2014 spring and we will continue exploring fashion shows from Milan Fashion Week. At this time I want to show you the tendency of bright colors and bold prints that were spotted on several designer shows.

First fashion show that I want to show you is Prada collection and bright colors chosen for 2014 spring. Miuccia Prada chose bold and vibrant colors for spring 2014 and Prada fashion show turned into a parade of dazzling colors and styles. Pieces had colorful prints representing Mexican muralists. The philosophy of this collection is a woman and her strong personality.

Just Cavalli spring 2014 fashion shows and collections are fabulous; they are bold, bright and fashionable and all of them are completed with vibrant prints and patterns. The main conception of new spring collection is imaginary world with crazy color combos and prints. Styles are as bold as colors like sexy short dresses, skinny trousers, jackets as well as line of luxurious accessories.

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September 5 is Fashion Night Out in Bar Harbor, Maine

Haus of Paradigm, who will perform at
D'Alessio Gallery for Fashion Night Out at 8:30 pm.

Would you like to get inspired by unique fashion, exciting bellydancing performances, and seeing a whole town come out in their fashionable best? Then the summer event for you is coming right up. It's Bar Harbor's Fashion Night Out, this Thursday, September 5 from 6 pm to 10 pm.

The whole of downtown Bar Harbor will be participating in this once-yearly fashion night, inspired by similar events in New York City and elsewhere.

Bar Harbor's interpretation of Fashion Night Out includes fashion shows on the village green, performance art, and many participating galleries, shops, restaurants and bars.

D'Alessio Gallery will be one hub of activity during the evening. I'm delighted to be showing my jewelry at the gallery throughout the evening.This is my third year showcasing my jewelry at this awesome gallery during Fashion Night Out. Stop by and say hello!

The night will also feature a performance by the fabulous Haus of Paradigm! This six member crew based in Bangor, Maine is comprised of performers and instructors.  They hail from an extensive background of different languages of bellydance from Egyptian, Turkish, American Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, and Pirate Invasions.

Performances include many traditional and contemporary props like Isis wings, swords, canes, zills,  silk veils, silk fans, fire torches, fire fans and so much more.Catch their performance at 8:30 pm at D'Alessio Gallery-- they are spectacular!

YIKES Maine-Made Custom Cuff Bracelet... A Spring-Green Sendoff to Summer

Maybe it's because summer's almost ready to segue into fall, but it feels like the perfect time to embrace summery colors. Lately I've been craving sweet spring green. Something about this fresh, delicate color is so full of vitality! So, lucky me, I got to make this unique custom-order cuff bracelet this week.

This bracelet combines some of the adornments and "bling" of my bangles with the wider style of a cuff bracelet. It's always exciting to create custom pieces because they lead to interesting new combinations and keep the creative juices flowing. Fun!


As well as working in the studio, I've been looking forward to Bar Harbor's Fashion Night Out coming up on Thursday, September 5. Join YIKES! at the D'Alessio Gallery from 6-10 pm and see the fabulous bellydance troupe Haus of Paradigm at the gallery at 8:30 pm.

Fashion Night Out features runway shows, trunk shows, performances and more, all across downtown Bar Harbor, Maine. Past years have been tons of fun and this year's Fashion Night Out promises to be the best yet. ❉