U-KISS shows off a rocker-chic image for Inkigayo Magazine

U-KISS was featured in the latest issue of Inkigayo Magazine. The photoshoot was a joint collaboration between the magazine and a Korean brand called By the R.

Through the photoshoot, the boys of U-KISS transformed into edgy rockers. Dressed in all black with accents of silver accessories, the boys gave off the ultimate rocker-chic vibe.

The members’ ensembles proved that an all black outfit doesn’t have to be boring, by adding in various textures and statement pieces. By drawing attention to to the key pieces in the outfits such as a studded leather motorcycle jacket, sequined fedora, polka-dotted scarf, leather fringed vest, textured blazer, and a statement necklace – the all black outfits were able to go from dull to exciting.

Lee Hyori holds a fan signing for ‘Clio’

On October 15th, singer Lee Hyori held a fan signing for her endorsement brand ‘Clio‘ at the Watsons chain store in Daehyun-dong.

Although it was her first public event in a while, Lee Hyori was all cool confidence as she stepped onto the dais in all black. Her fish-scale top and sexy kill heels gave off a fierce charm, but her warm smile tempered the edge of her outfit.

Interestingly enough, her waterproof pencil gel liner (which was launched earlier last month) has already seen 100,000 units in sales, with most of the colors completely sold out. Seems like ‘Lee Hyori effect’ is still going strong!

J.ESTINA reveals SNSD YoonA & Yuri’s still-cuts

Earlier, we reported that SNSD became the endorsement models for fashion brand ‘J.ESTINA‘. So far, a group shot as well as photos of members Sooyoung and Seohyun were revealed. On October 11th, YoonA and Yuri‘s cuts were released to the press.

YoonA rocks a very clean look with her white blouse and high-waisted beige pants. A grey suede belt adds some texture, while her J.ESTINA leather backpack prevents the look from being too boring.

Yuri, on the other hand, dons a more cosmopolitan outfit. Her feathered skirt and puffed-sleeve blouse mimic the movement seen in her handbag’s navy-colored waves. It’s a fun, flirtacious look that plays around with patterns and structure.

T-ara’s Hyomin embodies ‘Autumn’ for ‘High Cut’

For her latest photoshoot with ‘High Cut‘ magazine, T-ara‘s Hyomin set aside her sexy image for a whimsical Autumn-themed pictorial.

With deep gazes and minimal make-up, Hyomin showed off a charismatic look that brought out the natural warmth of October through her style. Her dark brown knit is by ‘Rick Owens‘ while her checkered fringe cape is by ‘Stefanel‘.

The pink and peach gradation knit top is by ‘Missoni‘. Dolled up by make-up artist Lee Ji Young, her hair was styled by Kim Seung Won of ‘Rene Furterer‘.

Hyomin stated, “It’s my first time taking on such a clean concept since my debut. It was quite the different photoshoot for me.”

SNSD new models for J. ESTINA

The ladies of SNSD are the new faces of J. ESTINA! Recently we reported that Seohyun & Soo Young were the newest Fall models for the fashion brand, and now it’s been revealed that all of SNSD will be models.

The reason for J. ESTINA choosing SNSD to be their official endorsement models is not simply due to the fact that they are a popular girl group. The ladies are at the forefront of the Hallyu wave that’s making a tremendous impact overseas and like the brand itself, SNSD’s image also pairs well with the chic ‘real princess’ concept that they are currently pushing.

J. Estina will be releasing a new line of bags called, ‘SNSD backpack’. The backpacks will display the floral pattern that’s classic J. ESTINA, and will be offered in two colors of brown and ivory. In late October, they will be releasing their special S/S design- a red-colored bag decorated with studs.

The bags are sure to be a hit for the new autumn/winter season!

Eugene reveals her old school hairstyle

Actress Eugene uploaded a new selca photo of herself with long layered hair where she looks exactly the way she did back when she first debuted with S.E.S. back in 1997.

On the 6th, Eugene tweeted, “It’s been awhile since I’ve used the hairstyle that I had when we performed “I’m Your Girl“. I guess this only looked good when I was in my teens. Reminiscing the old days…”

In the comparative photos, Eugene looks as though she has not aged a single day.

Lee Hyori gives a speech at a friend’s wedding

A recent personal blog post titled “Lee Hyori gives a speech at wedding ceremony” has caught the attention of fans alike.

The post included the above picture where Hyori is dressed in a sleeveless white top and a black leather mini to emphasize her tanned slender legs. The singer graced the ceremony with not only her words but also with her good looks.

After School’s Kahi goes hiking

After School leader Kahi uploaded a photo via her Twitter page along with the caption, “It’s been a while since I came hiking. The weather is amazing!”

In the photo, Kahi is wearing a cap with the bill low enough to cover her face. She sported a neon pink-and-yellow windbreaker with tight charcoal leggings. She looked both sporty and pleasant, a bit different from her usual charismatic and fierce persona on stage.

Meanwhile, After School recently made their “Bang” debut in Japan and they’re planning on releasing their second single “Diva” on November 23rd.

SNSD’s Seohyun gives off a chic vibe

A chic picture of SNSD‘s lovely member, Seohyun was recently revealed.

On an online community board, Seohyun‘s selca was uploaded and Seohyun was seen wearing a snow white blouse, accenting her feminine features with her voluptuous hair.

Seohyun had accented her jawline with big sunglasses. She gives off a rather different image than her usual innocent image as she is looking rather chic while pushing up her sunglasses with her hand.

Netizens who came across this picture commented, “Her goddess-like image is at it’s peak in her selcas“, “Seohyun’s expressions are so cute“, and “How does she get prettier everyday“.

Fall and Winter Bridesmaids

A while back I was helping a friend come up with design ideas for her winter wedding. Rustic weddings are so popular lately as is giving your bridesmaids individuality. Well I thought it would be so beautiful and adorable to put a little twist on the bridesmaids traditional attire for a fall or winter wedding. To keep it in the rustic category what if you had all of your best girls wear a cream lacy or girly type dress of their choosing. They could be long sleeved or sleeveless that way they are comfortable and the girls could show their own style, like this:

All dresses from Lulus

Or, like my original thought, have them wear matching, or mismatched sweater dresses in your winter wedding. Or lace, velvet or even sequined dresses! Wouldn't that be so cute?? They could even wear colored or dark tights and adding a metallic gold or silver skinny belt to a lot of these would top the outfit off perfectly. Here are a couple examples in mostly neutral colors to give you an idea, but you could do this in any color, any material, any embellishment. The idea is to really think out of the box for your bridesmaids especially if you want your wedding to be original. Also, this could save your ladies a lot of money as almost every single dress is well under $100 and if it isn't you could find a version of it for the price range I am sure, not to mention they would be totally comfortable. Can't you just imagine these beautiful and cozy dresses paired with some adorable heels, and a gorgeous bouquet?? Here are my picks:

Dresses - Victorias Secret

Fashion Inspiration: Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012

 

Doing a little browsing today and came across the Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs spring/ summer 2012 collection. With lots of ice-cream pastels, silk organza layering and the most beautiful lasercut flowers and giant broderie anglais detailing I thought they made the perfect inspiration for those of you looking for short wedding dresses and the models made their entrances via a white carousel, how fabulous would it be to have one of those at your wedding…

 

all images via Vogue Australia

Yoon Mi Rae stuns ‘Superstar K3′ audience

On the September 30th episode of Mnet‘s ‘Superstar K3‘, the queen of Korean hip hop, Yoon Mi Rae (Tasha) made an appearance with Yoon Jong Shin as her escort, wearing a stunning black halter dress.

The sleek black dress perfectly outlined her curvacious figure, and she expressed an elegant appeal that’s quite different from her beloved image as Korea’s ‘Hip Hop Queen’.

In related news, the show will round out its Top 10 contestants, but with a bit of a twist this time around. Normally, the Top 10 on ‘Superstar K’ are decided with 35% of the judges’ votes, 60% of viewer’s votes, and 5% of online votes. In ‘Superstar K3′, not all the semifinalists were revealed, so the final decision was made combining 40% of judges’ votes with 60% of the viewer’s mobile votes.

Lee Hyori & Kim Gyuri showed off in Paris

Singer Lee Hyori and actress Kim Gyuri both showed off in Paris.

Korean fashion designers Steve J and Yoni P uploaded a few pictures of the girls via Twitter on September 30th. The caption read, “Ladies in Paris, starring Lee Hyori and Kim Gyuri. The men drinking at the outdoor street pubs all tried to steal a glance at them.”

In the photos, the two girls are seen in the city of Paris, showing off their shapely legs in floral print ensembles. They looked completely in their element, as they casually strolled the streets smiling ear to ear.

Netizens who saw the photo remarked, “I guess they were in Paris for a photo shoot“, “They look like sisters in matching floral print outfits“, and “They must’ve stopped all the Parisian men dead in their tracks.”

G.NA revealed her ‘career woman’ look

Singer G.NA revealed her ‘career woman’ look through a photo she tweeted on September 27th.

In the photo, G.NA is seen wearing a white dress shirt with a black blazer that boasts some unique shoulder pads. Her bright hair and fuschia-colored lipstick adds a pop of color to her outfit, which nullifies any need for accessories. To complete her office look, G.NA sits demurely at her desk with her hands folded neatly by the computer.

Netizens commented, “If there was an employee at my company like G.NA, I would be so happy” and “She looks like a successful career woman.”

G.NA is currently in the midst of promotions for her latest song, “Top Girl”.

Min Hyo Rin in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea

Actress Min Hyo Rin is captivating in her newest photo shoot for ‘Harper’s BAZAAR Korea‘ magazine.

The photo shoot was a pictorial for TORY BURCH, and the actress traded in her sweet & innocent girl-next-door image from her roles in ‘Romance Town‘ and movie ‘Sunny‘, for a more mature, upper-class New Yorker look. Min Hyo Rin is known to look chic and audacious in all her shots, and this shoot was no different.

She mesmerized the staff on set with her red lips that looked fierce against her emphasized milky clear skin. She looked bold and striking, sporting key items for this fall including a fur vest with palazzo pants, and looked stunning in her leopard cardigan paired as well as a knit sweater with a pair of killer heels.