Shaken, Not Stirred Fashion Event--Designer: Caren Templet

Welcome once again, StyleWise Guys & Fellow Fashionistas!

If you haven't had the privilege to be dazzled by the designs of British designer Caren Template, prepare to be stunned! Today's event was held in El Dorado Hills at the Serrano Visitor's Center (4525 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA), benefiting The Boy's & Girl's Club of El Dorado County. This means not only was today fun, it was for a great and worthy cause.

See? Style really can help save the world!

I'm stopping here to give Caren a shout out; despite her obvious talent, there was no trace of the artist's aloofness to her. A stunning woman herself, her warm smile and friendly demeanor were in keeping with the obvious class of her designs. If you'd like to be struck by her lovely designs in person, her boutique is located at: 1801 L Street, Suite 80, Sacramento CA 95811. (P. 916-376-7361, or online at carentemplet.com).:

The runway was simple, and despite finding the show was on grass (my heels aerated their lawn quite well, I'm certain), it was the prefect day for being outdoors. There was a slight breeze, the champagne and dirty martinis were complimentary (me+having my credit card+champagne=having some serious 'splaining to do to the Husband......chuckle.......I was good though and didn't buy anything).

You can never go wrong with a basic Michael Kors bag in a jewel toned hue--a friend at the fashion show was sporting this little number, and I was sooo jealous!! This bag would look great with some of the graphite leather you're about to see and drool over.

Above we have one of the season's biggest trends, the statement necklace--this piece would look great with any of the outfits on Caren Templet's runway.....


The theme of the show was 'Shaken, not Stirred', and let me tell you--shaken was the reaction from the audience. Over and over again there were audible gasps at the simple beauty and flowing lines. Juxtaposition seemed key--along with form fitting shapes, the silhouettes would also have sweeping, luxurious necklines.

No more build up, because believe me, these ensembles are impressive--everything from evening wear, office wear, and last but NEVER least: pop-my-husband's-eyes-out-of-his-head wear.

Style Alert! Note the colors--huge this season are note only shades of graphite and oxblood, also note the shoes. Metal capped toes and one of my personal favorites: the shoe-bootie.

 

 Here we have proof--models look beautiful and aloof just standing around--and check out the rides they're leaning on! (I didn't mention it, but I was sure all those sequins rubbing against those paint jobs was not the greatest thing for those cars!)

Now that we have an excellent view of what's hot now in NorCal, next order of business? Getting you crazy kids ready for Fall!! Ladies, we'll cover the latest trends from military to bold patterns, this Fall is not for the faint of heart! Fellas, we need to get some snaz in your threads before it gets too cold; just like the Ladies print is in for the Gents........
Never fear, Kat is here! We'll go over the best of Fall, and how the best of Fall can go wrong to avoid any fashion fumbles.
That's all for now, StyleWise Guys & Fellow Fashionistas!
Good night, and Good Dress....
Kat