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Friday, June 17, 2011
Cambridge Satchel
I continue to buy things that are really unnecessary, as the thrill of 'winning' an eBay auction continues to entice me . In saying so, I've just won a leather skirt for $6! It is a genuine leather pencil skirt that will be the perfect piece all year round.
Céline Resort 2012
Phoebe Philo's Resort collection follows her well-known minimalist aesthetic yet continues to surprise in its mix of adventurous design with classic tailoring. There's no doubt that Philo is one naturally cool woman- hell she's a rare breed that looks amazing with no makeup and whose designs have even been worn on stage at Coachella by Kanye.
The Resort collection sees trousers and polished outfits juxtaposed with garish floral print and oversize belts. I'm amazed by how it all came together and the ease in which it did so. My three favourite items are 1. The sheer latex trench (posing a welcome fashion challenge to the refined Céline woman)2. The fuschia pants (need I say more) and 3. The tailored leather pants (the perfect amount of sheen)
Images from www.fashionlogie.com
Milk From A Thistle
Milk From A Thistle is an up and coming label. This collection's delicate silks combined with bold stripes and stallion prints is amazing. The camel and black stripe dress is my favourite.
images sourced from Milk From A Thistle online store
Stella McCartney Resort 2012
Stella McCartney's recent use of print and texture has been really refreshing. The fine knitwear paired with silk, the long-line blazer and little bows throughout the collection show how her collections continue to go from strength to strength. I expect to see the big wigs of the business draped in these creations until the next one rolls around.
images sourced from www.style.com
Monday, June 6, 2011
J Crew
I need this sequined take on the classic breton top and I need it now!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Stella McCartney
My favourite pieces from Stella McCartney Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection. The sweater pictured below is my version of the camel and black combination from Country Road which I still can't afford.
images from www.streetpeeper.com, www.style.com and www.countryroad.com.au
images from www.streetpeeper.com, www.style.com and www.countryroad.com.au
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Flannel RAFW 2011
Flannel’s show at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week drew upon a blend of Japanese and French aesthetics, providing both a cultural experience and a visually appealing collection.
On the first day of the Fashion Week calendar, Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal hosted Flannel’s show. The label from Perth, which began as a loungewear brand, displayed a shift from a neutral palette and simple fabrics to more experimental design.
The invite only event provided an opportunity to spot some celebrities with fashion bloggers, television personalities and magazine editors in attendance.
As it neared show time the crowd took their seats around the vivid white catwalk. The lights dimmed and a screen at the catwalks entrance played a short film. The production saw a model frolicking around a house, wearing an ivory Flannel dress. She danced while music played softly, reflecting Flannel’s aesthetic and designer Kristy Lawrence’s relaxed and laid-back style.
The show began with neutral colours in natural fabrics that were cleverly styled with neon yellow ankle boots. This injection of colour was a welcome change to Flannel’s usually refined colour palette.
The models’ hair was fashioned into polished ponytails, complimenting the designs understated elegance. As the show evolved, pale pink outfits in delicate silk and velvet replaced the previous neutral shades. Fine silk camisoles were paired with rich cherry red leather skirts and shorts, and a cherry blossom print was introduced. This print was a hark back to the designs Japanese and French inspiration, and provided the collection with its name, La Sakura, meaning cherry blossom in French.
The refined Asian aesthetic offered by a cherry blossom print reflects the trend of the orient that the fashion world has been embracing of late. Despite being a visually pleasing design, the way in which the pieces were styled lacked cohesion. Although the neon yellow ankle boots were effectively paired with the neutral hues, the strappy white sandals used in other outfits did not do the designs justice. They lacked the sophistication that Flannel deserves.
The label’s second year at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week was a step in the right direction and the venue proved successful in housing the show. Kristy Lawrence’s designs pushed boundaries of colour and fabric in a fashion-forward way, proving she’s no one trick pony and making Flannels next collection highly anticipated.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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