From Marlène Dietrich to Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman and Elizabeth Taylor, the tome Stars in Dior reveals the most glamorous and elegant outfits worn by the stars of the silver screen.

With a preface by French film journalist Serge Toubiana, this art edition also includes actresses of the present like Natalie Portman, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Monica Bellucci, and of course, Charlize Theron, spokesmodel of the house’s “J’Adore” fragrance. The South American actress apprears in the work in a photo by Alexi Lubomirski.

Stars in Dior will be available from Rizzoli Editions this September priced at $65.00.

The man, who has undergone little formal training, began his career as a freelance designer for brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Maude Frizon. Backed financially by two sources, Louboutin opened a shoe salon in 1991. Princess of Monaco was the first person to show faith in Louboutin’s designs. What followed next was a string of celebrity clients- a list which included names like Catherine Deneuve, and Diane Von Furstenburg. Louboutin is often credited with catapulting stilettos back in fashion. Despite having a large celebrity client base, the man, unlike his counterparts, does not give shoes away. They are, rather, offered at discounted rates to anybody interested. Let us now take a brief tour through the amazing world of Christian’ designs and find out the best 10 among them.

1. Christian Louboutin Peep toe Patent Banana Pumps

If you can afford it, then the banana pumps promise to pump out the best results in every occasion. You can team it up with colorful accessories or bags, or even a very bright raincoat. The pump will be a value addition to any spring-summer dress. If you love experimenting with dresses and styles, then the red soled banana pumps will make for a flirty wear. You can wear it to a party or to a brunch with a white cotton dress, a simple pair of jeans, a pussy bow shirt or even a really cool designer belt.

2. Suede Ankle-Wrap Platform Sandal
Made in Italy, this Christian Louboutin Mary Jane rises from a firm foundation. The contoured platform has been designed specifically to give your round toes their perfect resting place. The red sole that all Christian Louboutin sandals are so famed for is displayed on a straight heel, measuring 5mm thick. The elegant shoe comes with a glossy leather finishing. The back is an abbreviated d’Orsay one. Adding to the charm and aura of the piece is the bold ankle wrap.

3. You You 85 Strass
As you sashay down the aisle in the You You Strass, it is surely going to make eyes sparkle with wonder and amazement. At 3.3 inches, the strass is perfectly designed to make you feel “on top of the world”.

4. Lady Strass V-Strap Sandals
The silver satin, studded with Swarovoski will make those open toes gleam. With a leather lining and leather soles, the piece brings comfort and fashion in the most glamorous package imaginable. However, be sure to choose a piece that fits one half sizes larger, for the V-straps usually run small.

5. Marie Antoinette collection
The limited edition collection is meant specifically for people who like thinking out of the box. Done in lace, ribbon and embroidery, the shoes cost a whopping $6000. Well, if you want be among the 36 lucky possessors of the Christian Louboutin celebrated Marie Antoinette then the sum sounds like a reasonable one to dole out, doesn’t it? Available in shades of pink, yellow and blue, the Marie Antoinette collection has been designed by Louboutin in collaboration with Jean Francois Lesage.

6. Capsule Collection
For his brand’s 2Oth anniversary special collection Louboutin decided to take a journey back in time. The capsule range, launched at the French Luxury Label’s twentieth birthday, embodies all the central themes that have come to define Louboutine’s work over the past two decades. It is a twenty-six piece range which includes six hand bags and twenty different styles of shoes. From brightly colored pumps to mesh-knee high boots- the line will leave you spoilt for choices.

7. DAF BOOTY TAG 160MM
The red Lacquer soles deserve to be called one of Louboutin’s widely celebrated signature marks. The ankle boots follow this classic. Available in a multitude of shades, this Christian Louboutin beauty has become popular already.

8. Christian Louboutin blue denim rivets pointed toe palms
The blue rivet shoes made one of Louboutin’s hottest offerings for the spring 2011 season. Sleek and slender, the rivet’s denim-body made it stand apart from other Louboutins that season.

9. Christian Louboutin Silk Satin Greissimo Pumps
All we can say about this particular design from the stable of Christian Louboutin is that it’s fabulous. The Greissimo pumps would certainly make for a stylish day wear. Regardless of the occasion, whether it is a day out with girls or an amazing sea-side lunch, rest assured they will steal the show everywhere.

10. Chirstian Louboutin Star Prive Studs Sling Back Sandals
Here is a piece that’s perfect for mini dress buffs. With a bejeweled body and leather lining, the sling back is sure to draw jealous glances from girls around you. Team it up with a long t-shirt or a jacket and be ready to set hearts aflutter.

Forthe fiscal year that ends next January, Tiffany expects global net sales to be up 10 %, led by gains in Asia and the Americas and mainly thanks to the influx of foreign visitors to bot Us and Europe. That would be an improvement over the holiday sales, but still below last year’s 18 % jump. Consequently, sales are “tracking in line” with the company’s expectations so far this quarter, Chief Executive Michael Kowalski said in a statement. In the same line, Kowalski shared the good news with analysts on a conference call, advancing that Tiffany sees long-term sales gains of 10%  to 12% per year, and a 15pc increase in annual earnings.

The company forecast a full-year profit of between $3.95 and $4.05 per share, above Wall Street estimates of $3.93, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. As reported by Reuters, the famous jeweller said that much of its profit growth for the year will occur later in 2012, thanks partly to a jewellery tie-in with the upcoming “Great Gatsby” motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Tiffany is also planning to carry 15% more inventory this year to support the chain’s 175th anniversary.

Tiffany reported net income of $178.4 million, or $1.39 per share, for the fiscal fourth quarter ended January 31, down from $181.2 million, or $1.41 per share, a year earlier. That was below the $1.42 per share that Wall Street analysts were expecting, highlighted. Sales increased 8 % to $1.19 billion in the fourth quarter, in a marked slowdown from the pace of the first nine months of the fiscal year. Sales at stores open at least a year rose 5 %. The iconic diamond seller has much to thank top tourists, as spending by foreign visitors accounted for some 40 % of sales at Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue store, which generated almost one-tenth of the company’s total sales, explained the company.

In the same vein, 25 % of Tiffany’s sales in Europe came from non-European customers. Asia excluding Japan remained a major source of growth for Tiffany, with same-store sales up 13 %. That market now accounts for almost one-fifth of overall sales. Also, in Japan, Tiffany’s second-largest market after the United States, business continued to recover from the tsunami and nuclear disaster of a year ago, with same-store sales up 4 %.

Since then, many faces have come and gone (notably Helena Christensen, Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer, Daria Werbowy and so many others), however, Victoria’s Secret name has only climbed the ladder of underwear glamour and much awaited entertainment.

The Pink label made its debut in 2004, mostly targeting college young women and teens and 2006 marked both the last year Gisele walked for VS and the PINK catwalk debut. Prior to that, in 2011, the Fantasy Bra has made its runway debut worn by some of the most beautiful women ever to have worked under Victoria’s Secret (Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Tyra Banks, Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr). Like a curiosity, between 1999 and 2005, the Fantasy Bra has exceeded the $10 Million price tag; from 2006 on, its value has constantly decreased to arrive at $2 Million in 2010. This year marks a revigoration of the Fantasy Bra value, going up by a quart, reaching the $2,5Million mark.

Enough of the boring data sheet – let’s get back to our girls. The models having walked the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show were as gorgeous as ever and the costumes as imaginative as always (there was a notable absence – Magdalena Frackowiak went off radar for the show, although she was part of the initial lineup). 37 models graced the VS catwalk with their daring strut and irresistible smile (of which 13 made their debut for VS). Oh, and their amazing lingerie – wearing bodies!

I told you, when I first started the VS talk of this year, that I saw good, bad and plain ugly. And even though only a day has gone by since the show, my bad and ugly memories faded away under all those layers of glitter, fake tan and cheerful colors! As always, the Victoria’s Secret marketing machine was perfectly fueled by the show, the performers and the girls! What? Oh, yes, the lingerie too!

My only regret, watching the pictures taken during the presentation, was that the models weight could affect the general perception of the underwear. However, the people who will watch the show on TV won’t see much of the really thin girls as to realize how this would reflect on their eating habits. What they’ll see is smiling, happily looking extremely beautiful girls with a healthy tan and a dreamy, fierce strut! Bottom line – exactly what Victoria’s Secret is aiming for!

I doubt the Victoria’s Secret magic will ever disappear so, as always, I’m faithfully waiting for the final edited version of the TV broadcast Victoria’s Secret 2011 Show. After which, I’ll be perusing their website for goodies! (what? You didn’t seriously think they were making billions out of thin air! Normal people like you and me it’s what they’re after! And although I’m not imagining walking the catwalk each and every time I wear my Victoria’s Secret lingerie or swimsuit, it does add a bit of glitter and glamour!)

The capsule Prada’s first jewelry collection 2012 is a limited edition of cuffs (resembling Louis Vuitton) and bracelets, earrings and necklaces, as well as brooches. The design of the Prada’s first jewelry collection 2012 is rather Italian to my mind. It is a bit garish but all in Prada’s concept.

In her first jewelry collection spring-summer 2012 Miuccia Prada used different materials: rubber and patent, crocodile and calf leather. They were mixed up in the Prada’s first jewelry collection’s pieces and richly spiced with sparkly gems. All these resembling Italian pizza where red and light-green roses were the main motives – all caloric but very tasty!

The Prada’s first jewelry pieces are priced from $448 and higher. At first it seems that these are medium size pieces. But if you watch Prada resort spring-summer 2012 advertising campaign promo in the beginning of the article, you’ll get the real sizes. As for me I liked the cuffs.

You can also watch Prada’s first jewelry collection 2012 in detail below.

However chief executive Godfrey Davis said it was “very unlikely” Mulberrry would be able to open a second factory without financial backing from the coalition’s Regional Growth Fund.

Davis said: “There is something inherently satisfactory about a British brand making a good part of its products in the UK. We want to grow our manufacturing base here.

A decision on the allocation of the money is expected this week. In February Drapers reported that punishing UK tax rates were effectively blocking the brand from opening a new factory in the country. Chief executive Godfrey Davis said Mulberry was considering opening a second factory in the UK next year due to a spike in demand for its bags, but had been put off from doing so by the impact rising National Insurance (NI) rates have on operating costs. Employer NI contributions are set to rise to 13.8% from 12.8% for those earning more than £136 a week in April.

Bill Gaytten saw spring/summer collection 2012 in pastel tone: caramel, beige with grey (rather freaky mix, I’ve never thoughts of it, but it works), palest blue.  The festive accent was made by carmine dresses and leather sleeveless jackets. They were just perfect! So effective they were on Karolina Kurkova, opening the show, Miranda Kerr and Karlie Kloss.

Dior’s woman of 50-s is always right and she knows what she wants. If you need a confirmation – read the Сhristian Dior Spring/Summer Collection 2012. Read it in the feminine organza full skirts and boat-necked blouses, in narrow leather belts around the collarless tweed coats, in charming and mystique Stephen Jones’s leather cloche hats. The trousers were specially shortened to show heels embellished with thin chains.

For the evening Сhristian Dior Spring/Summer Collection 2012 wear the fashion designer decided to choose the unmistakable collaboration of lace and chiffon in black-and-white palette. I have no word but gorgeous! I can bet that these transparent and at the same time full of elegance and Dior’s chic evening gowns would soon be spotted at the red carpet. Light as air, grey-blue, nude and black, those gowns fitted numerous layers of chiffon with sexy lace under them.  It could be sexier, but it already has been!

Light irony and flirt with which Сhristian Dior ready-to-wear tease you means you are surrendered and have chance to get out alive.

Soon after this landmark, largely commented by analysts worldwide, H&M´s market capitalization was Swedish krona 335,979,616,000, slightly over the Inditex´s one, set at €39,070,349,472, according to data from the FashionUnited Top 100 Index. It is well worth a line to remember that Inditex overtook Gap as the world’s number one fashion retailer in 2008 and that it has taken other three years to surpass H&M.
But racing to hold the largest market price is not the only competition that both fashion giants have been involved lately. In a tight duel for reaching the first the coveted title of the largest world´s fashion retailer, Inditex and H&M have taken similar measures but with a different twist. Thus, while both companies have largely externalized their production in an era characterized by clothing chains have been hit particularly hard because they are also facing higher costs of raw materials such as cotton and rising wages in Asian, Inditex has suffered less than HM because it buys a larger proportion of its garments in Europe and north Africa, where wage increases have been much lower than in Asia. And both, retail analysts note, say they are unwilling to raise prices to pass on rising costs to their consumers, “which is slowly nibbling away at both companies’
margins.”

The online battle has also been a win for the Spanish textile emporium as Inditex is opening its different brands to the digital market place whereas H&M is not seeing yet the massive response it waited for its online store.

Both companies are well acknowledged on the importance of diversification. Inditex owns 8 different brands ranging from high-end accessories (Uterqüe) to acclaimed home wear (Zara Home) and is unstopping opening new stores around the Globe. Having taken the same path, H&M has preferred to set a solid ground with its flagship H&M before testing the waters with higher segment oriented COS. Recently the Stockholm based company has also ventured in to the home wear market with a still timid yet modern and economic range.

But competition is not confined to the high street. Inditex posted a 10 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit as its expansion into fast-growing emerging markets such as China helped to offset sluggish demand in its home market while Sweden’s H&M, which makes a larger proportion of its revenues in Europe, missed forecasts with a 2 per cent rise in same-store sales in May. As per Reuters data, strength in emerging markets and a lack of exposure to rising Asian wages helped Inditex deliver a 10 percent rise in quarterly profit to outperform fashion rival H&M which missed forecasts.

“A good set of results from Inditex. A bit more worrying from Hennes,” said Santander analyst Rebecca McClellan, who has an “overweight” rating on Inditex shares and an “underweight” recommendation on H&M. Meanwhile, Liberum Capital analysts said in a recent research note that Inditex’s online drive could add 1.8 percent to like-for-like sales this year, and 3 percent next year.

Inditex and H&M shares have recovered from losses earlier this year as cotton prices have come off their highs. However, while Inditex has beaten the STOXX Europe 600 retail index by 14 percent, H&M has outperformed by just 3 percent. Inditex shares trade at 20.5 times forecast earnings, compared with 21.8 times for H&M.

Among them is Michelle Trachtenberg, Olivia Palermo, Scarlett Johansson, and Hayden Panettiere. Each celebrity is involved in this collaboration, each designing shoes with Stuart Weitzman for put in a collection of Stuart Weitzman shoes design, named Young Hollywood Cares Collection.

Later, the profits from the sale of these new collection of Stuart Weitzman shoes design will be donated to the Folkman Institute in Boston, USA, to fund ovarian cancer research. Keep in mind, ovarian cancer is a disease that claimed the lives of many women around the world.

The new Stuart Weitzman shoes design collection was launched at the annual exhibition Fashion’s Night Out in New York City. In the United States, this Stuart Weitzman shoes design collection will be sold in stores and boutiques of Stuart Weitzman in New York and Chicago.

For these Stuart Weitzman shoes design collection, Michelle Trachtenberg help design a pair of platform pumps shoes which made from eggshells, and has color of midnight blue. That platform pumps shoes is very beautiful and stylish, mainly because of a row of white decorative stones that adorn the back to the tip of the heel.

Not to be outdone, Scarlett Johansson shows a bright red cutout heels shoe design with Oxford-style with dark shoelaces, so this Stuart Weitzman shoes design looks completely harmonious.

Meanwhile, Olivia Palermo donating shoes design that is more suitable for formal occasions at night, in the form of strapped sandals which made of satin with a decorative of fuchsia color feather on the back and front of that Stuart Weitzman shoes design.

Although more simple, shoes design from Hayden Panettiere was no less interesting. From donations of Hayden Panettiere design, creates a platform boots shoes of soft black leather with the height in the middle between the calf and ankle. All the Stuart Weitzman shoes design collection will be priced between $ 425 and $ 498, depending on the design of these Stuart Weitzman shoes design.

That collection was released for Hello Kitty accessories include necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, purses, and charm (amulets, magical objects, but here of course is only intended as a unique accessory) which are all decorated in a Japanese cute cat character, Hello Kitty.

However, the main items of this collection of Hello Kitty accessories is nothing but the effigy (sculpture doll) a small Hello Kitty adorned with 20,000 Swarovski crystal grain mini size that arranged manually by Pointiage technique.

That Hello Kitty accessories little doll sculptures which unique and beauty created only in limited editions, only 88 pieces of effigy. So, want to wait no more. Immediately have that Hello Kitty accessories of Swarovski Crystals.

Look again this new collection of Swarovski crystals in Hello Kitty accessories.