December’s Vogue
What an interesting editorial spread this is! I am so getting my copy of Vogue December.
From Coco Rocha’s blog: http://ohsococo.blogspot.com/
Pretty in Spring
Another long overdue. This collection was from Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer collection 2009, shown in Sep last year if I am not wrong. Beautiful dresses which I would wear if I lived in the haute couture world 24/7.
Reminiscence of Jackie O.
Feast your eyes on colours, bare shoulders and beautiful women.
Romance Honeymoon
Just watched the xth time rerun of Sex and the City and I am never sick of the show. For me, it’s the iconic dramedy of the 90s/21st century. The fashion revolution through 10 years of its 6 seasons will truly leave its mark in the minds of many.
And if you are wondering what happened after Carrie and Big got married, here’re pictures of the honeymoon, by Vogue. The photographs are shot by one of my most favourite fashion photographer – Annie Leibovitz and they are also shot at several iconic locations in New York like Central Park, Rockefeller Centre, Plaza Hotel, Metropolitan Opera etc.
Images and captions to photos from here
On SJP: Lanvin banded washed-silk evening dress and gloves. Christian Louboutin pumps. On Noth: Tom Ford coat. Hugo Boss shirt. Valentino pants. Photographed on the observation deck at Rockefeller Center.
On her: Chanel bouclé suit. Lanvin hat. Philip Crangi for Vera Wang cuff bracelet. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière pumps. On Noth: Valentino suit and shirt. Louis Vuitton luggage
Nina Ricci silk-satin dress and shoes. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière necklace. On Noth: Tom Ford vest. Valentino shirt and trouser. Photographed at the Plaza Hotel.
Alexander McQueen peacock lace-and-tulle dress. De Vera antique necklace. Cartier ring. Chanel shoes. Photographed at the Greek and Roman galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Narciso Rodriguez’s erotically charged wool dress, with a banded back and an exposed zipper. Photographed in the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century European galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Marchesa satin-organza dress and Christian Louboutin pumps.
Versace chiffon dress. Manolo Blahnik heels. On Noth: Tom Ford tuxedo. Brooks Brothers shirt. Photographed at the Metropolitan Opera.
At Central Park. In Dolce & Gabbana chiffon evening dress.
Burberry face
As mentioned earlier, Emma Watson is the new face of Burberry Autumn/Winter Collection and she looks fresh yet grown up. The male models alongside with her looks just as young, if not younger than the 19-year-old Emma Watson.
I want those trenchcoats she is wearing! I once came across a Burberry trenchcoat at S$1.6k at the Burberry sale. It was calling for me to buy it and I nearly did. Unfortunately I was also planning for Japan trip, so Tokyo triumphs over Burberry.
But I heard there is Burberry Blue Label exclusively in Japan too…
Images © Copyright Burberry/Testino
Summer Trends (S/S 09)
Summarised from style.com – Trend Notes, here’s my take on the Summer collection with my favourites:
Depression Chic
Taking the cue from the recession, designers like Marc Jacobs have found ways to glamourise the depression with checks, floral, flapper silhouette from the 1930s. It’s chic, wearable and very depression-proof
Bottega Veneta
Miu Miu
Just Cavalli
Geometry Lessons
Intricate construction of dresses, reminds me of Balenciaga. But designers like Stella McCartney , Ferragamo and Marchesa have added a good twist to the usual shoulder-baring one piece dress that is simply ideal for such hot weather
Stella McCartney
Salvatore Ferragamo
Christian Lacroix
Marchesa
Oscar de la Renta
Goddess Worship
Which girl does not like to be adored like the goddess? Drapes and one-off-shoulder floor length dresses are as dreamy as those on Helen of Troy. And doesn’t that green Hermes dress looks familiar?
Elie Saab
Hermes
Maladrino
Hermione grows up
Meet Hermione, the heroine in Harry Potter’s movies.
Her real name is Emma Watson, 19 year old British actress born in France. She started acting in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone even before she turn 10. Now filming for the last installment of the Harry Potter’s series, she also found time to appear in August 09’s issue of Teen Vogue. The young starlet is also the face for Burberry’s Autumn/Winter 2009 collection.
I love this whimsical editorial spread. Anyone knows where the clothes are from? Images from here.
Cut out oxfords
Booties are probably last season, but have you heard of cut out oxfords? I never knew what they were until I noticed seeing these (images below). I flip through the magazines and noticed how good they go with every outfit. And what could be better than versatility in shoes?
I am in love.
I have no idea where the above shoes are from, but if anyone could tell me, I would be very very grateful.
Better still tell me where I can buy them!!!
Lipstick Jungle
Image from here
Lips is the most erogenous organ on the human face and Angelina Jolie can testify to that as her sexy lips is one of the most famous and identifiable feature among the Hollywood stars.
Lipstick is one of the most important makeup item that a woman cannot live without. My mother for one, thinks that all there is to makeup is lipstick. However she has no knowledge on how to choose the right colour lipstick which also means her lips always stood out in the wrong way.
Red coloured lipstick was the color of choice of the royals. Cleopatra allegedly mixed pigment from crushed carmine beetles with an ant egg base to get her russet-colored pout.
In ancient Greece, red lip paint was largely the domain of prostitutes. But as most trends are wont to do, the look traveled from the street to the elite, who created their berry and wine tints from mulberries, seaweed, and the considerably less safe vermilion. The reddish pigment derived from ground mercuric sulfide was ultimately deemed poisonous.
During World War II, women were encouraged to wear red lipstick into the factories and on active duty as a morale booster.
It wasn’t until the late fifties and sixties, with the addition of titanium, that lipstick began to diversify across the color spectrum. A collective embrace of light, frosted lipsticks in colors like pale pink, lavender, and white came into vogue, with German countess-turned-model Veruschka leading the charge.
The Siren Red
The signature lipstick colour which is a classic look since lipstick was invented.
The Hot Pink
For the brave fashionista which is not afraid to make a bold statement
The Orange Crush
Especially striking on the fair skin ones like the Gilmore girls’ starlet below. Matches her blue eyes too
The Nude
With a dash of pink on Rihanna. Very fashion forward, great with strong eye makeup
The au Naturel
For everyone. Making the lips look irresistable without too much exaggeration.
The Punk Black
Dark lipstick does not mean black lipstick. Instead the below is created with a dark berry lipstick. Black lipstick is passe.
Text in italic and photos are from http://www.style.com/beauty/thelook/050109_Statement_Lips/
For those who love your lips, do not miss the limited edition lip shine from Artistry this month. Five colours to match your every mood. Contain Aloe Vera to nourish your lips. And while stocks last too!
To the museum with Christian Lacroix
The museum never seem interesting until Christian Lacroix brought this collection to our tiny sunny island. The sketches were colourful and spontaneous, his costumes were made with some much passion and creativity. The black and red theme of the exhibition is mysterious, glamourous and classic. Fashion, opera, theatre, ballet, art at its best.
Make me a supermodel season 2
Fashion TV lovers will agree with me when I say this show rocks. Real potential models (not like ANTM the drama-mama queens) fighting it out in New York City for a coveted modelling contract. Gorgeous men and women staying in the same apartment and going through various shoots and runway walks. This is truly a show of beautiful humans and beautiful visuals.
The hosts- Nicole and Tyson
She is so HAWT!
Jordan – my favourite to win, but no she didn’t
Sandhurst – a dancer. he is very professional
Salome – she just keeps winning photo shoots and challenges
Jonathan – my sister’s fav. he is a hearthrob
Montauha – I love her hair and features
And last but not least, Clark Kent-lookalike – Colin. he is adorable
