Sunday 24 July 2011

How's your mullet...

Now trending, according to style bible Vogue, is the mullet dress.  Like its hair counterpart, it's business at the front - legs, and a party at the back! This will be hard to pull off if you're not blessed with great legs, a softer approach like Diane Kruger or Berardi's dress is the way to go.


Model Anja Rubik's Pucci wedding dress

Antonio Berardi - the softer approach - my favourite

Diane Kruger in Chanel

Style maven-Olivia Palermo

Alexander McQueen

Full out glamour by Giambattista Valli's first couture outing

Stella McCartney-sporting the trend since her AW 2010 collection

Lady Gaga - she can do whatever,whenever!

Thursday 21 July 2011

Beyoncé this...

The pop diva's latest album cover art reads like a high fashion shoot. Fashion has always played a starring role for the singer, but this time, she has chosen to "dress-up" in up-and-coming fashion designers. Very refreshing, take a look...

Beyoncé wearing Maxime Simoens

Mr Simoens dress on the catwalk

Beyoncé wears a fox stole by Alexandre Vauthier

A model wearing the same fox stole on the catwalk , embellished by the Lesage embroidery house with Swarovski crystals.

Wearing the designer Alexandre Vauthier.

Wearing a form-fitting bodysuit by Lleah Rae a recent Parsons graduate.

Thursday 14 July 2011

Scuba doo...

Resort 2012 is over and one strong trend that came through is the sporty scuba influence. It brings to the fore a bold look with futuristic fabrics, zips exposed and splashes of colour. This body-con look means it's time to hit the gym so we are ready to shine through in summer.

Alexander Wang 
Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang

Jason Wu

Jason Wu

Derek Lam
Derek Lam

Michael Kors

Michael Kors

McQ

Alexander Wang- all images via Style.com

Monday 11 July 2011

Sumptuous Gucci...

One of my favourite photographic duos, Mert & Marcus have been very busy lately. Their latest campaign for Gucci FW 11/12 is just divine, it features Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw who is styled to perfection. The saturated colours just captured my attention...




Friday 8 July 2011

Alaia closes out couture week...

"Designers all have a world - but Alaia has a universe"
After an eight year absence Mr Alaia closed Paris Haute Couture week, and what a finale!










images via www.fashionologie.com

Wednesday 6 July 2011

White women, Sleepless nights, Big nudes...

Helmut Newton - need I say more?  The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is featuring his works from these aptly titled books. The photographs in these books established Newton's reputation as a provocateur and lover of the female form. Not for everyone, the images can be confronting, however I appreciate these strong iconic pictures.





Haute Couture...

Givenchy's collection is breathtakingly beautiful...


images via Style.com

detailed view-image via fashionninag 


Friday 1 July 2011

Extreme pumps...

These 8" stilettos have been designed by Christian Louboutin and are to be auctioned off to benefit the English National Ballet. They have been inspired by ballet shoes and are covered in Swarovski crystals. Although they look beautiful I don't think I could walk in them...

Meow...

The new fall/winter Chanel campaign has been styled by former Paris Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld and features model Freja as a cat!