BeYOUtiful on New Year's Eve | 2014

hello Fabulous Followers!

here we are, here we stand! It is the day 365 of 2014. So, lets have fun dressing for New Year's Eve?! To start the fun, I picked this photo from Tom Ford, can you guess why?

Tom Ford FW14

well, you already know that Tom Ford is an inspiration to me, but it is not the reason why. I went behind the picture and its essence...there is shown courage, confidence, glamour, sexiness - keep calm dude - and in the end the acceptance of each one. Therefore, it reflects the essence of my blog - #BeYOUtiful - and nothing better as the end of a whole year to remember you that all of this is for you...from a person to another person...from a soul to another!

 

also, this fabulous picture emphasises all that we need to embrace in the New Year's Eve! Either are you a she or he - or even if you are anyone that just want dress for a party - this is for YOU! In glance, what can I say? Well, just keep your true-self-confidence, put a white shirt with a soft golden suit and a bowtie - if you are a Gentleman - or a chic blue with golden accessories and a red lip to compose your self - if you are a Lady - furthermore, do not forget | #BeHappy & #BeYOUtiful!  



Elizabeth Taylor

 

if you think I am done, please be my guest...we have still so much time for fun!

so, whether you want dress completely - being an Andrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's  or Elizabeth Taylor - or you want just to be comfortable and relaxed but still chic, just have a look on what I have for you! Lest see?!

starting for you #bellas , please find inspiration on these dazzling and chic high couture, where the Sky is not the Limit!  

Atelier Versace







Valentino FW14

 there is also more classic options with witch you can glow! And I have to say, I am in LOVE with that white dress of Christian Dior...as I say...Just Fabulous! Have a look! 

 



Gluen

 

Alice + Olivia | Alexandre Vauthier | Christian Dior 

BELLAs, I had to show you this!! I find it marvellous! Just See..

bellas, this is it for you - unless you have to dress up your man & well things can happen, not a bad idea after all, right bellas?! Now, just do not forget to use the right make-up, see the trends here! 

 

man, I know you had to see all of these trend for woman first, but come on...certainly watch these models was a great treat! No?!

 

so, lets keep it simple?! Then, take the tips written on the glance  and see the next options! The secret is showing charm and elegance, even if relaxed! Please, keep yourself chic - this evening ask desperately for it! For that, a suit always help, so use and abuse! Have a look!  

VICRI Porto | Tom Ford 

VICRI Porto | Tom Ford 

 

fab people, I hope you had fun reading! Now, it is time to end this last publication of 2014 and I just want to say that I am grateful for this amazing year, where many things happened, where many victories were achieved, where I enjoyed pure moments of fashion, where somehow life crossed inspected bridges! So, THANKS LIFE & thanks you that are on that side of the computer, mobile or whatever! You, YESS, YOUUUU & NEVER FORGET:

 

Be Bold, Be Wild, Be You! Not Regular!

And believe in your passion, life will find a way...

 

 Fabulous 2015 & LOVE | Luís de Oliveira 

DFB Style | Sunday in Numbers

On left wears Marni & on right wears Jil Sander

hello Fab PEOPLE!

it is SUNDAY - 28 | 12 | 2014 - and today it is all about numbers!! If you think, this is the last Sunday of a fantastic and exciting 365 days! Also, from this pool of numbers, there is just remaining 3 days until the NEW YEAR! Additionally, these 3 days are the half of the number 6 celebrated on the designs of my inspirational Fashion Designer TOM FORD - 6(1)- for the Fall/Winter 2014!



Tom Ford | Fall/Winter 2014

and you might be thinking - how all of these numbers are relate with DFBlog Style?! Well, I am going to tell you my fabulous followers!

firstly, this cold morning, I woke up & instantaneously, the warmly dark numbered sweatshirt that I bought at 'CHOC' on Porto streets - remember that store from my last publication?? If not, please, give a present to yourself & go visit that article!!! - crossed my mind as a need to remark this last Sunday of the 2014, wearing a sweatshirt inspired on the fabulous TOM FORD collection, also numbered with (8)6 like the 6(1) of FORD collection! 

TOM FORD | Fall/Winter 2014

Sweatshirt | CHOC Store
Ring | Calvin Klein
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do you know what is more in common with my today's style and TOM FORD??? Well, this collection of our FORD is informed as much by his Western American roots as his London life, and I lived in London as well. Therefore, for me it was also a statement of how I still miss London - that beautiful and exciting city!

so, now we are ready to find out what I am wearing today!! Have a look & I hope you enjoy it!!!

Model | Luís de Oliveira (me)
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Sweatshirt | CHOC Store
Slim Trousers | Guess
Mobile Case | Loja do Gato Preto
Ring | Calvin Klein
Shoes | Toga
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my FABULOUS people! Thanks for reading & as we are really close to the NEW YEAR, my message to you is encoded on this Tom Ford quote: 

 

"...just don't let fear stand in the way of doing something that" you really want in life!

 

&

 

Never forget, #BeStrong #BeWild #BeYOUtiful

LOVE | Luís de Oliveira

Christmas | Is There a Special Collection?

hey Dearest People!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

Hey! Lets find what I am wearing!!
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its Christmas Day

&

I could not resist to explore the Special Collection for Christmas and write to you my thoughts, while enjoying my 'hottieeee' fireplace - and YESSS, these freezing days on the North of Portugal (Porto) made me develop a strong attachment for it - and Champaign!

 

 

 

we know that Special Collections for Christmas are a growing trend - just ask Tommy Hilfiger and go to stores as Springfield- that must came from the awful Christmas jumper in Bridget Jones movies...yehhh...remember?!?? I do!! And it was the first thought that cross my mind!!! Of course, Instagram and Facebook are full of those - now a little less awful - jumpers, that has always its charm...well...its true! At least, for the Christmas Eve!  

 

for me - over this freezing weather - the relaxed warm chic was the option for both Christmas Eve and Day! For the first one, a velvet green trousers with a sweatshirt win colour and grey were chosen - the trend colours and fabric trending for the festive season!

Sweatshirt | Lion of Porches
Trousers | Zara
Shoes | Zara

Ring | Calvin Klein 

 

during the Christmas Day, I kept the cosy chic style with a fabulous innovative Jacquard Look - 'more open than the usual look' - from Concreto matching a super elegant tailored trousers from Massimo Dutti making a perfect and comfortable style for this Special Day! 

 

 

Sweatshirt | Concreto FW14
Trousers | Massimo Dutti
Shoes | Zara  

 

Detailed Sweatshirt | Concreto
Bracelet | Parfois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

well fab followers, like that we enjoyed the Christmas Day & it is already over - in here, Portugal. I really hope that you had a fabulous evening and day as I had. I wish you a lot of great Happiness, Love and Positive Light for a great New Year that is coming!!!

 

now, my amazing people, with this fantastic energy lets renew our closet on the Boxing Day! Keep your comfort trough Boxing Day and the style of Christmas, and even more important, keep your true boldness and let your light shine!

Love | Luís de Oliveira

 

 

Christmas Shopping | Tricky or a Last Minute Plasure?!

WELCOME to Christmas fabulous people!

after almost a month since the beginner of the Christmas Shopping Season & before just a few couple of days until Christmas, have you already done all of your shopping?! 

 

if not, do not be driven by despair & make easier the tricky decisions a last minute pleasure, where walking, drink a coffee or hot chocolate & eat a hot chestnut match perfectly the bags of your Christmas Shopping!

 

so, let me help & lets have fun my people! Do you know where?! First here, then in the Fabulous Streets of Porto - Oporto - Portugal!

 

 

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Porto | Portugal

last week, I was just walking in the streets of Porto, when I thought - why don't I explore in situ these streets?! - And you know what!? These streets are full of FASHION  and great treats! Have a look!! 

 

Pablo Gomes Captures
Rua 31 de Janeiro | Porto | Portugal

 

fab followers, you can start on the 31 de Janeiro Street, and as soon as you walk by, you will find a little magazines store - as we call in Portugal a 'quiosque' - this is little just as matters of space, but do not judge by this, because in there you will find the most fabulous international fashion magazines and much more!   

 

 

 

 

 

 

as you go up - now with your magazine on your bag - you will come across with the Santa Catarina Street & there you are!! A Cosmopolitan Street where Fashion is the Queen!

 

Store CHOC | Santa Catarina Street | Porto | Portugal
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Now hear, your first stop must be the store called "CHOC", this is mandatory for you that like the so called Chic-Sportswear  - full of irreverence & statement - that MOSCHINO accustomed us this season! Here you will find fantastic & really cheap presents for Christmas!!


another stop before relaxing at Majestic Café - where Fairy Tales & Really World merge into an elegant, romantic and stylish café - is the store Ekstra. There you can find unique clothes from punk to classy (I just loved the wine colour blazer wet look!! That could be also a cheap and a fab present!!!).

Majestic Café | Santa Catarina Street | Porto | Portugal

Ekstra | Santa Catarina Street | Porto | Portugal
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 if you think that your options are resumed to it, please read the rest!!! You still have many street stores ranging from a new concept store Massimo Dutti - you must visit - to Swarovski  !

Massimo Dutti | Santa Catarina Street | Porto | Portugal
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SWAROVSKI | Santa Catarinha Street | Porto | Portugal
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Santa Catarina Street | Porto | Portugal
 

people you must enjoy those streets with many fashion stores! Also, do not forget 'what is going on' on street benches - that is selling bracelets, rings, bags and all of the alternative style!!

Keep up to date on facebook - www.facebook.com/doliveirafashionblog !  

 

Now lets go to Porto Streets, where the fashion of an antique world has been successfully resuscitated as Snow White was by the kissing of a charming Prince!

 

 

 

So, embrace your-true-self with Love, Courage, Determination & transform your #tricky Christmas Shopping into a Last Minute Pleasure!

 

And do not forget | HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS!

 

 

 



Love | Luís de Oliveira 

  

DFB Style | Cosy Saturday

 fabulous people, over here in Oporto - Portugal - the cold is rolling in the roads and the comfort is not an option, but a state of mind & so, what is best then ally comfort, elegance and urban for a COSY SATURDAY??!

Model: Luís de Oliveira
Coat - Springfield
Sweater - Springfield

well, for today - a day with some musical & scientific duties and a huge desire to keep my pillow closest possible - there was an uncertainty in the air when it came to dress up! But, something cross my mind - buttons, some colour & Ami Alexandre Mattiussi !!! YES, therefore, I put on my Lion of Porches regular trousers, and then Springfield came on to my strait line coat with the fabulous buttons coordinated with a urban style striped dark sweater.

 

then, I finished this style with some happy colour on urban 'camel like' boots, Calvin Klein ring & a vintage French watcher!

 

Boots - Springfield
Regular Trousers - Lion of Porches

so, lets have fun & treat yourself during this winter with happy colours, knitting cloths - the Snow Queen -, big coats focused on strait lines & big buttons, wearing comfort, elegance & happiness!

And do NOT forget....BeYOUtiful with D'Oliveira Fashion Blog!



There is nothing more beautiful than chasing dreams wearing your-true-self elegant way! | Luís de Oliveira  

 

Keep up to date on facebook - www.facebook.com/doliveirafashionblog - where you will have access to a whole new world of tips for the season & some great surprises!  

 

Never forget, let shine your-true-colours!

Luís de Oliveira 



 

Make-Up | Why?

to celebrate the 'nova' face of D'Oliveira Fashion Blog, what is better then we talk about Make-Up?? Lets have a little fun Fabulous Followers??

well girls - sorry boys - I thought about this topic while I was virtually attending (just by curiosity & with the propose of keep learning with the experts) the Fashion Friday Live - New York Fashion Week.

i must say, that it was a fabulous chat, with people doing amazing questions & with a marvellous and inspiring make-up expert kindly answering - Melissa Nicholl!

Melissa Nicholl

 

there were interesting questions covering a wide range of topics - from the skin health/care to MAKE -UP strategies. Unfortunately - for some bellas -  the skincare topic was not covered on the Live Chat, but be not afraid, I am going to talk about 'go-to products every morning' & much more!

beautiful bellas, behind any product, you must be aware that there is some key actions that makes your skin shine:  drink at least 1.5L of water per day and an equilibrated diet will do the rest! Also, bellas, the beauty sleep is not a fairy tale, but a true care beauty. So, live your 'fairy tale' at least 8h per night! 

talking about the 'go-to products every morning' wait and die for it, you will love the tips and the difference that it will do in a long run for your skin!

Uriage Mousse D'EAU Nettoyante









first tip bellas: Take care of your skin by doing a properly clean, first by washing with water and then with an adsorbent product - like Uriage Mousse D'EAU Nettoyante ideal for sensitive skin! Do that every morning and night, in the case you used make up (and we know you do!!!).

 



Soap & Co. Mineral Peeling Gel



then, exfoliation is what your skin needs once per week, so pick a day and have fun bella! To do so, I would recommend a fab product that was presented to me in one of the fabulous street stores of London - Soap & Co. Mineral Peeling Gel. This product will make your skin shine dazzling and smooth, for moments you will think that you are living on the 'Valley of the DOLLS'.



Physiological Shooting Toner
La Roche-Posay

 

 

after that, there is a product that many people ignore, but bellas & ragazzi a physiological shooting toner as the one of La Roche-Posay is very important to make your skin beautifully happy with its effects - toned, soothed and pores look tighter as well as prevent ingrown hairs (a great tip for men!!!). Now, your fabulous cleaned skin is ready to receive the treatment cream, I mean the aging and nutritional creams, and just after that, you apply the hydrating cream (if needed, e.g. dry skin). Another tip -  find a cream with sun protector (SP) - it is essential to protect you skin from early damages and irregular pigmentation. If you could not find a cream with SP, just buy a face sun protector cream! Even in winter we need it & we know...'The Winter is Coming...'

as it is coming - the winter - & your skin is now healthy with those tips, why do not we talk about the trends for MAKE-UP colours & forms?!
 
bellas, for some reason, the make-up on fashion shows of this season focused essentially on the eyes and I must say, it goes VINTAGE  in all ways - from the eye-shadows of the 1920s to the cat eye look of the 1950s - uniting the elegance of AU Naturel to the power sexiness of blue & extravagant colours.  



Make Up For Ever Artistry

Glamour Daze - Vintage  Fashion Archive


all you have to do is not over do it, right?!! For example, if you use an Portofino Blue eyeliner (e.g. L'Oreal Paris), or a Bleu Majorelle volume effect mask (e.g. Faux Cils), you must keep way your intense coloured lipsticks as pink and red, instead choose as a Rouge Caresse in nude ingénue tone.  



Chanel - FW14 Show

Herve Leger makeup backstage



Giles - FW14 Backstage



Christiane Dior - FW14 Show

Giles - FW14 Backstage
 

i know, eyes make-up might seems scaring for all woman - at least says Susana Chaves from Vogue Portugal - also, seems that you - bellas - are running away from blue eyeliners & masks, but 'Do Not Fear Your Fear' as says our model phenomenon & so called 'Fashion's It-girl' - Cara Delevingne - and in the end, it is a big trend, who will judge you?! However, you must choose what the right occasions to wear it - for example it would be fabulous for a glamorous night - & in my opinion, if you have blue eyes I would avoid a similar colour, because it will not make your blue eyes 'pop out'. This type of colour will work better in darker eye colours - green and browns - just see it below!!!
 

 



Giles - FW14 Backstage

fabulous followers, the fun is ending, but I will leave you with a résumé of some tips given during the Fashion Friday Live - New York Fashion Week:

1- If you have a dark hair, blue eyes & you have a passion for dark lipsticks, do not be afraid, this is the solution:

. You do a neutral eye with a strong back winged liner, then you can be free to use & abuse of you dark lipsticks without lose your fab eyes!

2- If you have a blue eyes or eyes varying between blue, green, grey, these tips are for you:

. Use a great copper or plum toned eyeliner;

. Other option is a soft mauves and berry tones;

. Any colours that have an orange base will makes your blue eyes pop like nothing else;

. Please avoid colours that are similar to your eye colour - they will only compete with your eyes!

3- If you have eyes with different colours, e.g. green & brown, do not fear:

. It is simple as that - use a purple eye shadows and liners to really make both eye colours pop for you!! 

 

4- Do you wear glasses & still do you want your eyes stand out?? Just keep calm & learn:

. Wear colours that compliment your eye colour is always the best for making them stand out:

         Blue eyes -> orange undertone (peach, copper, brown);

         Green eyes -> red undertone (pink, berry & plum);

         Brown eyes -> purple/blue undertone (mauve, violet, navy).

5- Small eyes?? Do you would like them to seem bigger?? Just read bella:

.You can use a flesh toned pencil in the waterline, which is softer than white;

.Follow the link to learn who to do it, there is a video: http://www.makeupforever.com/us/en-us/videos/smoky-contrast

 

so fabulous peoples, I hope you enjoyed our little talk & do not forget to  beYOUtiful this season and go on!

 

In the end, Why Make-Up??

Because it is just sooooooooo fun!!!

'Melissa Nicholl'

 

 

Keep up to date on facebook - www.facebook.com/doliveirafashionblog - where you will have access to a whole new world of tips for the season & some great surprises!  

 

Never forget, let shine your-true-colours!

Luís de Oliveira