There is something to be said visually about presenting something in a new way. San Francisco Academy of Art University graduate Maria Romero was encouraged by her fashion school’s Director, Simon Ungless to show her graduate collection on dolls. The result is beautiful. The texture of the garments and actual film short as directed by Romero takes inspiration from ‘Dulces de Reliquias’ which are candies handed at Mexican Christmas Nativity plays. Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen who was present at the preview of the film short offered Romero an internship.
My resolutions are always the same…
To live each moment to the full.
This photo of model, actress and muse to Vivienne Westwood, Tolula Adeyemi and I was taken in the moment.
A moment lived to the full. One of many that night. Watching a concert in a private box above an incredible crowd flanked by memorable pre and after parties where Tolula manned the decks.
Grasping each moment like it is your last should encompass the seemingly non glamorous ones too.
There is something to be said about a life lived in celebration. Where every supposedly ordinary moment is bravely met head on. Every minute matters. Each, a part of the eventual journey that is your life.
Putting living on hold till you reach a desired dream, destination or goal is like futilely trying to holding your breath till a milestone is met.
MSN reports on Brad Pitt being the first male face of the legendary Chanel No.5 perfume here.
Fatou of 30Inspired shares photos taken at Saturday market here.
Citizen Couture on Tumblr shares on the Odin Fragrances & Home Fragrances x Snarkitecture Pop-Up here.
Guest of a Guest track 7 toe cap heels at a budget to suit you here.
Lucky Magazine features the new Miu Miu spring 2012 campaign video here.
Tommy Ton captures style down under at Sydney Fashion Week for Style.com here.
StyleLikeU explores the personal style of rapper Theophilus London here.
The Business of Fashion examines whether the Met Gala is becoming the biggest fashion pr platform here.
TV Presenter and Fashion Editor Louise Roe, Philosophy training director Lee Harding, 10 beauty & lifestyle bloggers.
Rundown
Number one skincare brand at Sephora in the USA, Philosophy, held an informal and intimate event for lifestyle & beauty bloggers. Hosted by TV Presenter and Fashion Editor Louise Roe (known for her MTV show ‘Plain Jane’), Lee Harding the training director for Philosophy was on hand to revitalize the Philosophy message of inspirational branding messaging tied with scientifically and medically proven ingredients.
The bloggers in attendance were able to explore the Philosophy displayed in a whimsical set-up while enjoying retro pastries and smoothies (inspired by product recipes like ‘cinnamon buns’,'raspberry sorbet’ and more). Roe shared her thoughts on the brand, revealing that the ‘Hope in the jar’ product for her is a lifeline, one that she applies thrice a day and takes on her plane rides.
Both Roe and the bloggers ended the event with a video animation where each answered the same question: ‘what is your philosophy’, where each was invited to answer using their favorite Philosophy brand word; ‘hope’, ‘miracle’, ‘joy’ and ‘grace’.
More information and stockists at Philosophyskincare.co.uk and John Lewis.
Products that inspire that are both free from parabens and innovative.
Sophyto Super Skin Tocotrienol Concentrate
This product from the Sophyto line as founded by Karen Sinclair Drkae is in keeping with the brand’s anti-aging vision of fusing advanced phytotherapy with the holistic. Free from fillers, parabens, fragrance and colors, this 99% organic ingredient based tocotrienol skin concentrate is a formulation that contains four forms of Vitmain E; alpha, beta, gamma and delta.Currently on my beauty counter, it improves texture, repairs UV damage and nourishes skin. The Sophyto brand is perfect for this gluten intolerant being the first professional company to achieve gluten-free certification.
Available at Planetorganics.com Mavala Delicious Collection
Perhaps the most apt name ever give to a nail lacquer collection. The shades in Mavala’s spring summer 2012 ‘Declious’ collection look good enough to eat! Their individual shade names are pretty appetizing too, from a zesty ‘Lemon Cream’, a cool ‘Blue Mint’, the sorbet akin ‘Frozen Berry’ (my personal favorite!), ‘Pistachio’, ‘Fresh Melon’ to the bubblegum ‘Candy Floss’ shade. Mavala’s nail range is popular because they are not only free from parabens, toluene, camphore, heavy metal, animal ingredients and cellophane but also keep their color innovative. I think this ‘Delicious’ collection is the perfect way to wear spring’s massive pastel and soft hued color palette trend.
Available here.
More beauty products on the counter.Images via Mavala | Sophyto
Meredith Melling Burke & Nicholas Kirkwood | Michelle Violy Harper & Olivia Kim | Derek Blasberg
What
Nicholas Kirkwood celebrates launch of New York boutique.
When
May 4th, 2012.
Where
Nicholas Kirkwood New York, 807 Washington Street, NY NY.
Guest List
The fashionable guest-list included Michelle Violy Harper, Nora Zehetner, Erdem, Derek Blasberg, Jen Brill, Jared Eng, Olivia Kim, Rafael de Cardenas, Bee Shaffer, Roopal Patel, Meredith Melling Burke, Fern Mallis, Cecilia Dean and Lynn Yaeger etc.
Rundown
Launching his eponymous footwear brand in 2004 at 24, Nicholas Kirkwood (pictured with Meredith Melling Burke in the first photo) has gone on to win the hearts high fashion and celebrity alike. With awards spanning the scope of Swarovski Emerging Talent for Accessories, British Fashion Award and Footwear News Designer of the Year, Kirkwood has become known for architectural statement shoes.
Stocked by some of the most important retailers internationally, the young shoe designer just celebrated the opening of his New York boutique. Kirkwood hosted the opening event at the 1,500 square foot boutique which is located across the street from the forthcoming Whitney Museum of American Art.
The Nicholas Kirkwood New York boutique stocks his full range and his designer collaborations. It is located at 807 Washington Street, New York City, New York.
Italian brand Diego Dalla Palma has put me in the mood for summer with their new collection. The raspberry and violet are just two of my favorites from what is a collection that is vibrant full-on color.
Available for £10 per shade exclusively from Tesco’s premium beauty concept store and online here.More on Diego Dalla Palma.
Explore The Nail Polish Files series here.
Giambattista Valli fall 2012 | Marchesa fall 2012 | Images in collage via Style.com
What would a fall winter season be without molten metallics? I frankly do not want to wait till the fall 2012-2013 collections are available for purchase.
The magpie within me would so much rather shine like new gold right now.
