Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Hats Over Heels

I saw Jessie J's 'Domino' video and really taken with her custom cap with gold studs by Liz Mendez Vintage. After that it jolted my memory of Rihanna's 'so hard' video with Jeremy Scott 's Mickey helmet. Then I was on the search for more crazy caps and beanies. There are two names that stood out, Bernstock Speirs and Deryck Todd, both kept the integrity of casual accessories while looking through with fresh pair of eyes. They exudes wearability but also humor and quirk. Not the Philip Tracy of hat makers but is definitely more versatile and affordable..not taking itself too seriously. I might have to get myself one of Bernstock's bunny ears...they have so many colours! Where's Wolly stripy beanie is also one of my favourite ♡♡♡



 Bernstock Speirs


Cap by Dominika Lipniewska


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 Bernstock Speirs


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 Jessie J in Liz Mendez Vintage


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Jeremy Scott Mickey helmet



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Saturday, 16 February 2013

Leather Overalls

 3.1 Phillip Lim Resort 2013


 90's Tastic style has come back in a big way is spring. Who says trousers have to start at the waist? Dungarees has been creeping back onto the runways all of last year and have come full circle. We all wore them when we were young. I remember personally me and my brother have matching girl and boy ones, mine was a short mini denim which I wore with my Mickey Mouse safari print tee...hit look at the time with frilly socks and ponytail. 

It is a tricky trend, where as a child this is adorable to wear but as an adult this is not always flattering..or age appropriate. The key is cut, fabrication, and styling. The essence of this 90's classic maybe back, but don't let it fool you. The new overalls come in a variety of materials and shapes. Philip Lim's leather overalls (ringing in at a cool $1,400), silky overalls at Ruffian, futuristic bent at Proenza Schouler and tailored to perfection at Jason Wu, to name a few.

The comfortable fit and casual feel has made them a favorite among models and style bloggers. Overalls have a ton of options for layering for different looks and occasion. Wool overalls with pumps and blazers are great for the office, Fitted leather or silk with clutch and heels are great night out look and casual cool with white tee and one strap un-hooked à la Salt N' Pepa. If you are feeling too boyish try adding feminine touch like cat eye sunglasses, bangles, statement necklaces or red lips.

Here my few lust-worthy examples....


 3-1-Phillip Lim


 Topshop


 Proenza Schouler


 Unif.m 


 Acne

Here is all for today, embrace you inner child and have a nice weekend. Enjoy LFW!


Wednesday, 23 January 2013

New Americana


 
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 Hipsters eat your heart out! The trend that we've seen recently, is the American flag is on the rise just as it was reminiscent of Japan's fever. The statement piece of the country is showing up EVERY WHERE. It’s as apropos at a Nascar rally as it is in a fashion spread, worn by many celebrities. It is, perhaps, one of the boldest ways you can demonstrate your patriotism. Ralph Lauren...watch out!


 
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Flag apparel has always resided in a special place in the American wardrobe, verging between classic and tacky and this summer, with the Olympics coming up, we’re bound to see a lot more of it. Showing up on everything from nails to shoes to dresses, this trend is taking over. It’s so easy to ware. Pair it with bright shades, denim and a red lip a la Rihanna or go rock chick with some tough leather. This is certainly a trend that everyone can afford.

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Thursday, 3 January 2013

My girl crush on Rita Ora


Even though she has been dubbed a Rihanna copy cat, I think she may come out on top in the style department. Both signed under Roc Nation along with big artists like JAY-Z. She's Albanian British there for she has that edgy London cool that I would describe as a less vulgar version or RiRi. She is opening for Coldplay this summer and is quickly rising to stardom as Roc Nation’s newest pop diva.

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X-factor guest judge she wore vintage Jean Paul Gaultier white shirt dress and jacket from Clements Ribeiro AW12 collection. A-Morir sunglasses and KTZ AW12 tartan wedges.

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Top, skirt and shoes by Jeremy Scott; vintage necklace is Rita's own; chunky amethyst ring by Laruicci; raw amethyst ring by Materia Prima; sunglasses by A-Morir.

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Topshop Unique Jacket

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Red studded jacket from L.A. Roxx, Los Angeles based custom design. Black knit beanie custom made by La RAP.

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At Sony Radio Academy Awards. Wearing J.W.Anderson AW12 V-neck top and pants Op art print styled by Anna Trevelyan.

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Ashley Williams dress  and Tatty Devine Eyelash Sunglasses, signature bling and Air Jordan 
sneakers.

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Music video "How We Do" vintage t-shirt and hoody, printed jacket with studded lapels from Moschino Resort 2012 and poppy leopard sequin pants from Ashish SS12.
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DJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora “Hot Right Now” video, Rita wears floral bralet, knicker shorts and bespoke hand painted Heart Right Now leather jacket by Margot Bowman.

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SiriusXM Studio in New York City. Rita  in a print top, Jolly Ranch Skirt from LaQuan Smith AW12and print silk blazer from Roberto Cavalli SS12, embellished with black beads and sequins.

Friday, 31 August 2012

DIY: Perspex Necklace





Hi guys. It's been awhile, hope you are all doing well. As awesome as the Olympic was I for one am looking forward to things turning back to normalcy. Just got back from holiday!! Mexico was fun and met some really great people but now back to the nitty gritty...well...this is actually a really cool project I have been waiting to upload.

Walking pass Kibiri I saw a perspex and silver necklace sitting pretty in the cabinet window. The necklace was by Cabinet. Cabinet is the creation of Gemma Critchley and Zara Braganca, takes pride in working with highly skilled trade’s people in Britain. This piece stood out to me. I love the contrast of precious materials with sharp perspex giving it an exciting modern twist.



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So I then went home and draw out some shapes on Illustrator and send the files to a laser cut place in east London. Weeks later I finally got them back. So I guess this is half DIY? If only I have a laser cut machine in my basement...probably bridging all the heath and safely rules.


You will only need two jump rings as I already added all the holes I need in all my pieces. The perspex is blue on the edges (adds a cool glow).


With my trusty industrial glue I attached some found gems onto the perspex. Careful not to put too much on.


Wait for the glue to dry and its done. You can wipe it with a cloth to get rid of dust and maybe sand down the edges to avoid poking yourself when wearing it. This piece can be paired with a plain shirt or dress as they will stand out more. I also made a few in different colours.

 


Friday, 22 June 2012

DIY: Geode Jewellery


Hi everyone! Sorry I have been absent in the blog world for a while. I have been busy make some new things etc. I have been meaning to update this post for a while now so here it is. This DIY is so easy and fast. l love geode rocks as they are rough but sparkly and close up looks like stalactites caves. I glued on the miniature people I had left from my resin project on the inside. Turn the rock face down and spray paint  it gold (as the colour of the natural rock looks a bit like molds) wait for the paint to dry and stick on a blank ring base. I did the same with the necklace in stead of the ring I attach a jump ring on top of the rock and loop chain through.

 




 

Thursday, 21 June 2012

“Larger Than Life”

Vincent Bousserez for Louis Vuitton.

Vincent Bousserez, Paris-based photographer, depicts an imagined world in a Louis Vuitton store. I mean I thought Toy Story was pretty cool bringing toys to life but theses miniature people are in Louis Vuitton! These plastic people play in an LV store at night. They golf, they garden, they sunbathe and they do their daily work. The enlarge high-definition scale really shows the small detail with LV Epi leather, signature monogram, glossy hardware of LV products while efforlessly emerge you into a fantasy world. I absolutely love their latest campaign...good things really do come in small (luxury leather and fine metal) Louis Vuitton packages.