SIMPLE LINES
March 10th, 2010
FLASHBACK // Metallics, pastels and Pop Brights
March 10th, 2010
Photo credit: The Versace Campaign ad archive on The Fashion Spot
I am forever checking out vintage ads and editorials, it is interesting seeing which models were used in which,the poses,photography, styling and of course the garments themselves. Some can be quite inspiring. I stumbled upon these vintage Versace autumn/winter 1994 campaign ads on the Versace campaign ad thread on The Fashion Spot.
They are so typically 90’s Versace but also remind me of Cher’s wardrobe in Clueless and other memories from that decade. The cropped pastel knits, barely there shiny metallics, pop socks, the pop brights with cut outs.
To recreate the look, throw on this blush pink crop cardigan, frill ankle socks and sunglasses from Topshop. Shimmy into the gold tube skirt from American Apparel and my oh my, you are now oh so mid 90’s Versace girl.
Photo credit: Cardigan, socks an sunglasses fromTopshop
Shiny Lame Kisses,
Marian.
The Art of Tim Burton
March 9th, 2010
Photo credit:Steeles Publishing.
Tim Burton films are just fantastic. His Corpse Bride and Edward Scissorhands are remarkable. I have watched his new Disney Alice in Wonderland twice now and would like to watch it again at the cinema.
Burton has a new book that I am obsessing about. I first read about it in issue 21 of Wonderland magazine. It was the illustrations that caught my eye! So I did a bit of internet research and this is what I found…
The Art of Tim Burton is a comprehensive compilation of his illustrations and film concepts from 40 years. The amazing looking book (434 pages) is divided into 13 chapters, which each one focusing on common Burton themes. It also has amazing contributions and thoughts on Burton by folk like Johnny Depp, Danny Elfman(who creates the score music for his movies) and Helena Bonham Carter etc.
The hard cover book comes in two editions; the Standard for $69.99 and a deluxe for $299.99. The Deluxe version has a cloth slipcase, is signed in the inside cover and comes with a signed lithograph.
Which one would you get? Being a Burton fan, I am seriously pondering splurging on the deluxe edition
I really really want this book, it is available at Steeles Publishing.
I will be obsessing about it till it’s on my coffee table.
Slots together
March 8th, 2010
Photo credit: Forever 21 brogue ,image from Shoewawa. Lego images from justwhitelies.blogspot.com and Cmmonthly.com.Balenciaga shoe images in collage from Style.com
The above Fashematic (fashion maths) was so inevitable, it was itching to happen. As soon as I saw Balenciaga autumn/winter 2010-2011 collection, I thought the shoes look like Lego’s blocks!
It is something to do with their dismountable looking structure. I am enamoured with the fact that each shoes looks like the sole and heel look like the can be prised apart and then slotted back together.
The 70’s bright palette meets the angular parts of each loafer/brogue meets Nicolas Ghesquière ridiculously ingenious forays into technological innovation make for shoes that are one part toy and all parts art.
Big And ERM BIG
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Photo credit:Style.com
Checking out the Viktor & Rolf collection was like wearing a pair of glasses that promises to ‘magnify everything to surreal cartoon-esque proportions.
The Jack and The Beanstalk giant would have been quite happy size wise in the humongous capes, gargantuan ruffs, and gigantic coats. There was heavy layering with at least seven to nine layers of clothes.
Kristen McMenamy (who opened the show in copious layers topped off with a tweed cape) deserves an award for not toppling over in that mountain of weight! Proving the wear all your wardrobe look is wearable maybe?
Viktor & Rolf’s collection have always dabbled in the fantastically surreal. Their latest offering is most definitely high fashion on steroids meets Sumo wrestler..
Silk Eared
March 7th, 2010
How I Became a stylist // Lenya Jones
March 6th, 2010Darlings I am am pleased to share with you the second installment of the ‘How I Became A Stylist’feature series.
I started off the series by telling you my story.
Now I am honoured to share the story of someone I respect immensely.
For aspiring stylists, this woman will inspire you to no end.
Read on for her story on how she became a stylist and her tips on getting there…
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Photo Credit from left to right;Lenya Jones as shot by Paul Green. Second image from Dark City Editorial, M2 Magazine also shot by Paul Green and fashion styling by Lenya Jones. Images courtesy of Lenya Jones.
Like a poor insect caught whole in a Venus fly trap!
March 5th, 2010
Photo Credit: The Wedding Party,Vogue US, June 2009 Issue as shot by Arthur Elgort. Image viaPdimayacyac.livejournal.com
“Your wedding is going to be the biggest production of your adult life. Darling if you’re going to do it at all, whatever the theme, make it fabulously stylish!”
Betsey Johnsons Alice In Wonderland Tea Party
March 5th, 2010
Photo Credit:Betsey Johnson
The Gossip – Betsey Johnson, the fun loving purveyor of all things girly and bright is having a fun sale on evening dresses. She is inviting you along. Alice in Wonderland is the inspiration. Snag one of her fun dresses. I have a shocking pink vintage piece by her which is such a great mood lifter.
No one quite does bubble gum meets Barbie fantastic pink like she does. Her dresses are all about fun. Not a bad thing seeing that Cyndi Lauper rightly said,Girls just wanna have fun.
When - 4th March -10th March
The Discount - It is 15% off and the discount code for checkout is TEAPARTY
Where - Both :
Happy Mad Hatter shopping folks!
Wonderland Kisses,
Marian.
24 Hours in the life // Jessica McCormack
March 5th, 2010Jessica McCormack is a London based, bespoke fine diamond jewellery designer from New Zealand. Love the below image of her, she is seated on a swing that hangs in the jeweller’s Salon. The Salon is stunning by the way!
Jessica McCormack in her Salon. Image courtesy of Jessica McCormack.
Jessica McCormack’s bespoke one off designs are covetable, sculptural, iconic, epic and tell a story. She draws inspiration from Greek mythology, Architecture, nature and life. Her one of designs are personable and truly unique, it is no wonder that the cream of editorial(everyone from Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Another Man, Elle, Vanity Fair, Push IT, Retail Jeweller, The Telegraph, The Times to others) and celebrity (Rihanna and etc) crop adore her work.
