Regalia

Oscars Best Dressed

2010-03-09T14:07:00.000-08:00

Regalia's pick: Sandra Bullock in Marchesa, old hollywood glamour, simple and stunning
Runner up: Olivia Wilde in RM by Roland Mouret

New York Fashion Week RTW Fall 2010

2010-03-02T13:13:00.000-08:00

Click here for Videos of all the shows

Grammys Best Dressed

2010-02-02T05:08:00.000-08:00

Regalia's Pick for Best Dressed: Beyonce Knowles in Stephane Rolland
Runner Up: Rihanna in Elie Saab Couture

Golden Globes: Best Dressed

2010-01-20T18:38:00.000-08:00

Regalias Picks:
1. Cameron Diaz in Alexander McQueen
2. Maggie Gyllenhall in RM by Roland Mouret
3. Emily Blunt in Dolce & Gabbana

Boerne Business Monthy Regalia Article January

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Regalia's Picks for Best Dressed:
Jessica Alba in Antonio Berardi
& Taylor Swift looked stunning in Jenny Packham

Sparkle Trend: Perfect for the Holidays

2009-12-24T14:20:00.001-08:00

Metallic and shiny stuff is nothing new when it comes to fashion. It’s around every season. But in fall 2009, it’s actually called the sparkle trend because designers have upped the ante. What’s great about sparkle this year is it’s not just about silver and gold. Look for black sequins and darker metallics such as bronze, copper, led or platinum. You can achieve this look with sequins, jewels or metallic fabrics.

Our favorite is the sequined tank, which can easily be worn under a blazer or leather jacket. This is a great way to highlight your upper body – perfect for pear shaped girls. Wear yours with an a-line skirt or menswear trousers. Straight shaped girls, try the same thing but keep the colors similar on top and bottom.

Regalia's other favorite style is sequin covered or metallic fabric dresses. Depending on the cut of the dress either of these works for all figures. Straight figures try a little shift dress. Everyone else, go for a sheath. If you're a pear shape, get one with an a-line bottom.

For daytime, combine your sparkle with basics like blazers, jeans or trousers. For evening, go for the dress. Keep your accessories to a minimum and let the sparkles speak for themselves.
You can introduce elements of the sparkle trend with your handbag, shoes or jewelry.

Model of the Year: Lara Stone

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Red Carpet Designer of the year: Marcesa

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Best Dressed of The Year

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1. Camilla Belle in Alexander McQueen - 2012 LA Premiere
2. Beyonce Knowles in Atelier Versace - 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards
3. January Jones in Atelier Versace - Emmy Awards
4. Diane Kruger in Marchesa - “Inglourious Basterds” Cannes Film Festival
5. Zoe Saldana in RM by Roland Mouret - “Avatar” London Premiere
6. Katy Perry in Marchesa - 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards
7. Eva Longoria in Atelier - “Bright Star” Cannes Premiere

Louis Vuitton's Newest Campaign

2009-12-08T12:15:00.000-08:00

Lara Stone replaces Madonna to be the new face of Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign.

Regalia's Spring Trends Forecast for 2010

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Hot pants & boy shorts
If ever there was a time to hit the gym, it's this Spring. Hemlines have crept up to shorter than short; in fact reaching the negative. Hot pants, boy shorts, and tap pants are all variations on this shorter-than-short style.

Knee high & over the knee socks
Knee high socks - as well as over-the-knee and thigh high socks - are back as a trend, and the options on how to wear them are many. From the sporty to the sparkly, to layerings of socks over tights; a great pair of socks can add volumes to an outfit.

Future warrior
The military and tribal trends collide to become this fierce fashion trend. Ancient civilisations come to life in leather tunics, metal plating, and war paint. Unequivocally fearless and with room for endless creativity, the main criteria for the modern warrior is confidence.

High dress splits
How to pull off the ultimate in sexy without reaching for the micro-mini? Add a long dress with a high split to your Spring wardrobe

Jumpsuits & playsuits
Every so often, one-piece styles of clothing have a revival. What started with bodysuits and leotards is now becoming a full-fledged trend towards jumpsuits, playsuits, and rompers. As a unique style for Spring 2010, they won't be for everyone, but they will offer more options than you'd think.

Patterned & printed pants
No longer must we stick to boring block colours on our lower half, for all varieties of printed pants have made their way onto the Spring runways. Whether floral, striped, abstract, bold or subdued... patterns on pants are giving us new bold wardrobe options for the warmer months.

Best Dressed : Country Music Awards

2009-12-04T18:47:00.001-08:00

Regalia's pick: Marisa Miller in Dolce & Gabbana

Victoria's Secret 2010 Fashion Show

2009-12-02T06:39:00.000-08:00

Victoria's Secret always puts on an elaborate production, which this time featured a choir, acrobatic dancers, The Black Eyed Peas and supermodel Marissa Miller wearing a $3 million, diamond-encrusted bra. By far their best show yet!

2009 American Music Awards Best Dressed

2009-12-01T20:12:00.000-08:00

Regalia's pick: Carrie Underwood

REGALIA'S TOP 5: 2010 RTW SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTIONS

2009-10-03T11:13:00.000-07:00

ALICE & OLIVIA: urban elegance

3.1 Phillip Lim: modern/femininity

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: bohemian beauty

PROENZA SCHOULER:aquatic/chic

BALMAIN: warrior/millitary

Abi Ferrin's Spring 2010 Genesis Collection

2009-09-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

Emmy's Best Dressed

2009-09-22T18:57:00.000-07:00

Regalia's favorite pick: January Jones in Versace

Regalia's Top 7 Fall Trends

2009-09-18T16:44:00.000-07:00

1. Leather Jacket- Motorcycle or cropped version, This can be edgy with lots of buckles and zippers or feminine like the one pictured above.

2. Blazers- Boyfriend, Tuxedo, or military style versions. Looks great over a dressy top and jeans or even thrown over a graphic tee. *Petite body types should choose a shorter version.

3. Little Black Dress (LBD)- This was seen in a wide variety on the runway. A black dress is a staple in any closet because it can be styled and accessorized to take on a completed new look season after season.

4. Ruffles- Balances out a look when used on leather and adds a feminine flair to tops, jackets, etc.

5. Animal Prints- Sometime look best in small doses such as; a skinny belt, pump, clutch, or top with a jacket paired over as pictured above.

6. Strong Shoulder- Whether it be a big shouder on a jacket or dress, or an exposed one-shoulder style dress or top.

7. Accessories with hardware- This can be in the form of buckles, zippers, grommets, studs, or chunky jewelry. We are seeing a lot of hardware on boots, booties, and handbags this season.

MTV video music awards: Best Dressed

2009-09-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

Olivia Palermo in a shoulder-cutout LBD, Kristin Cavallari in a strapless sequined minidress, Beyonce in a striking LRD, Whitney Port in a sheer Christopher Kane, and Leighton Meester in her sequin Christian Cota.

Polo-Divot Dash Reporter Styling

2009-06-17T08:39:00.001-07:00

Regalia had the honor of styling a DFW reporter recently for a Polo Match in Las Colinas benefitting the Chiapas Project

Click here to read about it

Click here to see more stories by reporter Lindsey Miller

Wardrobe was provided by Melanie Gayle in Snider Plaza, Dallas
Click here for Melanie Gayle's Website

Regalia Press Release-Honeymoon Package

2009-06-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

Press Release- 6/1/2009 Available for Immediate Release,

Regalia Wardrobe Styling/Fashion Consulting, Based in Dallas, TX., announces an expansion of their services to include a Bride and Groom Honeymoon Package Deal.

Dedicated to helping women and men feel more confident by discovering their own unique style, Abbey Metcalf and Ann Johns, owners of Regalia, introduce a new package deal that will help ease the stress for brides-to-be when it comes to packing and shopping for their honeymoon.  Regalia has been helping to give clients on any budget gain greater self-esteem by providing customized personal styling services to cater to each individual person. They offer free initial client consultations, wardrobe analysis, closet editing, and personal shopping which is then finished off with the clients very own Client Style Book which creates a fashion spread of newly styled outfits in their closet. Additional services include; packing for travel, shopping and styling for a specific occasion, and fashion event production.

“Everyone is entitled to look and feel their best. Regalia works with each clients lifestyle and budget to give them the wardrobe they deserve, helping to achieve a new found confidence. Our stylists handle every aspect of a wardrobe so the client will never have to say “I have nothing to wear” again!”- says Johns  

The new service being offered will cater to honeymoon shopping and packing. It will be tailored to the destination and any specific activities that may be planned. Regalia wanted to make the deal as easy and stress free as possible so, they are charging one set fee that will include all time and services.

“I know, from recently getting married less than a year ago, that there are always last minute fees and charges that unexpectedly add up. We wanted to offer a package with one reasonably set price so, the couple knows exactly what to expect.” says Metcalf  

So, what exactly is included in this honeymoon package? It begins with the initial consultation to discuss the couples overall needs. Then it is followed by; a wardrobe analysis which allows Regalia to see what the clients already have in their closet to choose from, shopping for a few additional pieces or outfits, garment fitting and selection, a mini photo flip book with styled outfits for each day of the trip, and packing services. The cost is only $600 for the bride alone or $1,000 for the couple. The price will remain the same whether it is a 5 or 15 day honeymoon!  

About Regalia  
Regalia (www.regaliadallas.com) is a personal styling company in Dallas, Texas, offering wardrobe consultation, personal shopping, and personal styling, which can be combined or customized to fit individual needs and budgets. To learn more or to schedule a free initial consultation with Regalia, please visit the website. Contact information will be included.

Join Regalia for Fashion, Drinks, and Baseball!!

2009-05-27T12:23:00.000-07:00

Regalia is producing a fashion show debuting the hottest fall trends from some of your favorite local boutiques. The event will be held July 17th at the Texas Rangers Stadium in the Diamond Club. Tickets for the event are only $25 per person and include 1 lower level seating ticket to the baseball game. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information and to purchase tickets

SOMETHING NEW FOR SPRING HERVE LEGER

2009-05-18T22:46:00.000-07:00

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Two things are for certain, skinny jeans are still in and light wash denim is a must for spring/summer. We love this pair of D&G cropped skinny jeans encompasses both elements. Light washes are great for a bohemian look and compliment almost every color. If you've got long legs and you choose a skinny cut, pair your jeans with some great flats and a blousier top. If you're on the shorter side...platforms and heels work perfectly!

Latest Makeup Trend: Barbie Pink Lips

2009-05-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

Rachel Roy- American Designer on the Rise

2009-05-04T08:59:00.000-07:00

Rachel Roy turned an internship at Rocawear into a classic-leaning, feminine clothing line that’s respected by critics and a favorite of celebrity stylistas. Roy launched the line in 2004 and has since expanded to full ready-to-wear and resort collections. Her uptown predilections are evident in every tailored skirt, embellished dress, and subtly sexy blouse. With a new venture into handbags, a diffusion line in the works, and plans to go global, Roy is arguably ambitious—and she might prove to be one of fashion’s few success stories.

Kate Hudson looked stunning in one of Rachel Roy's designs at the 100th Anniversary party for Cartier

Click here to check out her most recent collection

Dallas Women's Style Examiner: What is style?

2009-03-23T20:47:00.001-07:00

Dallas Women's Style Examiner: What is style?

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Dallas Women's Style Examiner: Top Ten trends for Spring

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Dallas Women's Style Examiner: Top Ten trends for Spring

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Dallas Women's Style Examiner: How to get the casual and chic look

2009-03-23T20:45:00.001-07:00

Dallas Women's Style Examiner: How to get the casual and chic look

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Passion for Fashion!

2009-03-13T16:01:00.000-07:00

The event was put on by Robbie Collison of Deluxe parties and events, she did an amazing job raising money for the aids charities in Oklahoma!
Click here to view Robbie's site

Passion for Fashion Event in OKC for Aids benefit

2009-03-13T12:59:00.001-07:00

Regalia hand selected merchandise from local boutiques, styled and produced the runway show for the Passion for Fashion event
Abi Ferrin had several pieces in the fashion show, including the finale! Abi Ferrin also had a mini boutique set up for the guests to shop.
click here to view Abi Ferrin's website

2009-02-28T11:42:00.000-08:00

Regalia's pick for best dressed: Natalie Portman! She looked absolutely phenomenal in Rodarte

2009-02-10T10:15:00.000-08:00

Check out this New Vintage Website!

2009-02-02T21:33:00.001-08:00

Atelier-Mayer.com is a new website dedicated solely to vintage. Inspired by the late Klaudia Mayer, an Austrian haute couture tailor whose atelier was originally founded in 1927, the company has updated Madame Mayer's heritage to the 21st century in the form of a luxury online boutique for vintage fashion lovers, collectors, students, designers and artists.

You’ll find wearable fashion from Hermès, Balenciaga, Halston, Yves Saint Laurent and more. A virtual dressing room with styling options helps you create a personalized wardrobe, or keep up to date with video interviews with industry personalities and vintage fashion footage.

Love these Apt. 9 Motorcycle Gloves

2009-01-26T18:04:00.001-08:00

Alexander McQueen Spring 2009

2009-01-26T17:58:00.001-08:00

Alexander McQueen, environmentalist? That was the unexpected message that emanated from the mouth of a runway that was backed by a video projection of a revolving Earth, and flanked by a zoo of stuffed animals: an elephant, giraffe, polar bear, lion, and assorted other endangered species. McQueen explained, through program notes, that he had been pondering Charles Darwin, the survival of the fittest, and the deleterious results of industrialization on the natural world.

2009-01-26T11:45:00.000-08:00

Michelle Obama chooses Jason Wu dress for Inaugural Ball

2009-01-20T20:22:00.000-08:00

First Lady Michelle Obama stuck with her penchant for going off the beaten fashion path by picking emerging designer Jason Wu for her inaugural ballgown.

The cream-colored one-shouldered dress, which had a fitted bodice and flared skirt, was a surprising pick for the First Lady, who has typically worn striking shades such as crimson or plum during key political appearances. Mr. Wu, a 26-year-old designer who was born in Taipei, has been designing for just a few years and only recently got picked up by major stores like Nordstrom.

2009-01-17T15:29:00.001-08:00

Katie Holmes for Miu Miu Spring 2009 ad campaign

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Cover Girls December

2008-12-14T12:18:00.000-08:00

King of Hearts at Southside on Lamar

2008-12-08T19:42:00.000-08:00

Fashion and Art always go together. On December 6, we attended an event at Southside on Lamar with not only fashion and art but music as well! At the Jeanette Kennedy gallery the Cuban artist, Rolando Diaz had his "king of hearts" picasso style paintings on display along with Sculptor Hobbes Vincent.
The evening included a live pianist Euforia performance: Rolando Diaz painted a design by Abi Ferrin (our favorite Dallas designer) worn onstage by Dallas Diva, Jan Strimple. Designer Abi Ferrin unveiled her latest dresses with a live monochromatic runway show to complement the performers. Sculpture by Hobbes Vincent, Jan Strimple and model both wearing designs by Abi Ferrin

Click here for more information about the designer, Abi Ferrin

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2008

2008-12-05T14:20:00.000-08:00

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show kicked off in Miami Beach with a special performance by Usher. In attendance were Seal, Heidi Klum, The Kardashian Sisters, Aubrey O'Day, Gabrielle Union, Mario, and Lenny Kravitz. CBS aired the show on December 3rd.
For all of those who missed it they will do an encore replay on December 17th!

All the girls were stunning but my favorite style inspiration from this show was the gladiator look of the brown leather bands and rings on Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima and the wing cuffs.

The finale featured Heidi Klum who resembled a giant christmas present going along with the theme "black tie affair"

-AJ

Victoria Beckham visits NYC

2008-12-02T07:56:00.000-08:00

Style-wise Victoria Beckham is easily one of my favorite celebrities. She does not always get it right on the red carpet, but her street style is impeccable!

The fashion designer who launches her new collection today on www.victoriabeckhamcollection.com, was in New York for the Thanksgiving weekend . . .

On Wednesday she was spotted headed to see Katie Holmes' All My Sons play on Broadway wearing a self designed dress with Balenciaga heels.

On Thursday she wore head to toe black when her family joined the Cruise family for a day at the Circus.

Wearing a Chanel jacket, skinny jeans, a black knit top, Louboutin's and a Chanel vintage purse, she was no doubt the best dressed at the circus.

I loved her look for Friday when she went to see the Broadway show Jersey Boys with her family.
She wore a gorgeous white Marc Jacobs Fall 2007 woolen coat over white wide-legged pants.

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2008-11-28T08:23:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-28T07:59:00.000-08:00

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Rihanna's inspiration: Givenchy

2008-11-22T19:34:00.001-08:00

Even though Rhianna is not wearing the exact Givenchy ensemble on the left, it's very clear that she was inspired by their Fall 2008 collection when she put together this ensemble.

Rihanna sported a huge array of statement necklaces with gold crosses over her turtleneck, just like Givenchy did. She also wore latex leggings, a black blazer, a black fringed scarf, strappy sandals and a Gucci 'Hysteria' bag while dining at Cafe Med at Sunset Plaza in Los Angeles yesterday.

The singer will be performing at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theater on Sunday, along with Mariah Carey, Pink, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift and Annie Lennox. Check back for updates on what they wore to the Awards!

LOVE the black liquid leggings. . .

Click here to buy leggings

-AJ

Will Smith's Movie Premiere- "Seven Pounds"

2008-11-20T15:22:00.000-08:00

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be invited to Will Smith's movie premiere of Seven Pounds. This was part of Will Smith's Good Will tour and everyone brought cans of food to be donated to the North Texas Food Bank. Smith contributed 300 turkeys to the cause.
“Make someone’s life better,” Smith said. “I made a decision that I didn’t want to do anything, or be a part of anything, that doesn’t make the world a better place.”
I encourage everyone to go check out this inspirational movie when it comes out!

Here's Smith talking to some reporters

Here's Travis signing autographs for a few baseball fans. Check out the outfit, his personal stylist got it for him (me)

Travis and me posing for a picture.

Mark your calendars!

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The Hills-Fashionable Find

2008-11-14T20:24:00.001-08:00

Carrie from Sex and the City wore her signature nameplate necklace that quickly became a trend.
Now Lauren Conrad from the MTV reality show The Hills, is creating a new trend in jewelry with her 2 finger name ring.

Buy it here

Runway To Election Night - Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez

2008-11-14T20:17:00.000-08:00

Michelle Obama wore a black cropped cardigan over her black and red ombre dress which had a criss cross black satin detail cross her waist - which is very much a Narciso Rodriguez trademark - when it was confirmed that her husband, Barack Obama, was indeed the President of the United States of America, at a gathering in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.

We are loving Rupert Sanderson's kitkat shoe boot

2008-11-12T19:30:00.000-08:00

Rupert Sanderson’s KitKat shoe-boots, as seen on Gwyneth Paltrow at the Premiere of Two Lovers, the other night in Paris.
Available at our favorite shoe store Linus Lounge
Click here for store details

Gossip Girl-Fashion and Music

2008-11-12T13:25:00.001-08:00

I must say that I love this fabulous top Blair wore for her birthday party on the last episode of Gossip Girl "Bonfire of the Vanity."

This stunning Bill Blass Flamenco backless ruffle blouse ($1,990) is super sexy, yet classy and elegant.

I was also pleasantly surprised to see Cyndi Lauper make a cameo on the show.

Check out the song "Echo" from her new album "Bring Ya To The Brink." We all loved her back in the "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" era and still do!

Style inspiration of the week: Relaxed hoodie

2008-11-09T09:59:00.000-08:00

As the weather gets chilly, we love a relaxed hoodie

inspired by Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilaras' newest

video . . .Keeps gettin better.

Pair it with a funky t-shirt, your favorite pair of skinny jeans and slouchy boots!

Backstage Abi Ferrin New York City Fashion Week

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Ann Johns, Abi Ferrin, Abbey Metcalf

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Our sign at the entrance to

the tent for the fashion show

Some of the models from the

Abi Ferrin show

Model of the Moment

2008-11-06T08:29:00.000-08:00

Abbey and I were honored to be a part of the Abi Ferrin success in New York City for our first styling experience at a New York Fashion Week. Little did we know that by the end of the trip we would have worn many hats. . .

producer, delegating the dressers backstage at the show and working 2 straight days in heels to make sure everything would come out perfect the day of the show. However, the last thing we would have ever thought was that one of us would actually be walking the runway in Abi's show!

We thought we had everything perfectly organized with the models call sheet posted right at the back of the runway (This is the order the models come out by number and what they will be wearing). The racks were perfectly aligned to avoid any sort of confusion with the dressers for the models. The outfits were neatly labeled with a card on each one with the models name and what her outfit consisted of, also if her shirt tied in a specific way there was a polaroid so that the dresser would know what to do. We look around one more time to make sure everything is in order to avoid the inevitable chaos that surrounds the backstage at any fashion show. . .

All the sudden a dresser runs up to us frantically telling us that her model #13 to be exact is still a no show! At this point, 10 minutes before the show is supposed to start we are in a bit of a panic. We can't switch up the order this close to the show -

Abi Ferrin, the designer, approaches Abbey and asks her if she ever thought about walking the runway. She replies with "Are you kidding me? No Way"

Well, being the persuasive business partner that I am, I convince Abbey that this is an amazing opportunity and when will she ever get the chance again!? Then I continue to tell her it will make Regalia look great if she does it. Something clicked and she agreed to walk the runway. As soon as the word "yes" came rolling out of her mouth

she was thrown into hair and makeup and given runway walk training lessons by one of the top models. I think the adrenaline had definitely kicked in at this point and Abbey was in the zone. I didn't get to see the show since I was backstage but from the sound of the crowd and the standing ovation, I know it was a sucess!

New York City Fashion week taught us a lot, we had a lot of fun, worked hard and one of us even had her debut as a model. We are definitely going back next year!