April 2012
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Cultural Inspiration-->Tribal Fashion #1: Masai
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
— Coco Chanel
From this…
[Image courtesy of Marg from “A Tapestry of Pictures”]
Pic shows a Masai bride. Here’s a very interesting background info on Masai Wedding Culture
That morning, the...
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A day in the life of model Nyasha Matonhodze
“…It’s around that time when just about everything starts to get busy now because shows have started, so everyone just tries to get all the girls at once. It’s just busy, but I guess busy is a good thing. You want to be busy, because if you’re not, then you’re just like, ‘Oh, am I not good enough?’ “
February 2012
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Back from Hiatus
Been abandoning this blog for work reasons. But now life is calmer, I’m back. :)
July 2011
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Wishing summer is here. :(
Being in the southern hemisphere means, unlike the rest of the fashion world, Australia’s season is currently in winter. I live in Queensland, where winter is pretty mild compared to the rest of Australia (and the world) but still, with me being a sunbaby, this doth not amuses me greatly.
So in my desperation for a warmer climate, I turned to….Polyvore.
Which doesn’t help,...
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"Decoden"
Cellphones/mobile phones are an integral part of our existence nowadays. Some of you might be too young to remember this, but back in my time (10 years ago when I was 16) mobile phones were used exclusively for calling. There was no such thing as text messaging. Further back in history, I remember my father owning a cellphone that you might as well call ‘brickphone’…the damn thing was so huge it...
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Would you wear a hair necklace?
[source: GeekoSystem.com]
I can’t decide whether I’m amazed at the intricacy and the hard work that would have gone into these design, or whether to feel a tad sick.
“Creative art student from Cambridge, England Kerry Howley was inspired by people’s aversion to cut hair — something that, admittedly, isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing thing to look at spread out all over a...
June 2011
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May 2011
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April 2011
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And they say I do!
Actually, they said “I will”, if memory serves me right.
So the mystery of the dress is solved! Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
Is anyone else relieved that Kate decided to channel Grace Kelly instead of Princess Di? I know I am. Even my man who is not into wedding or royal family was enchanted by her.
She was so beautiful in her bride-ly splendour I thought I’d do a...
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Royal Wedding Dress Suspense
Let’s cut to the chase: Yes, I’m watching the Royal Wedding. The British Royal Family holds no particular joy for me but I missed Charles-Di wedding in 1981 (seeing that I would only be born 4 years later, so it’s totally not my fault!). My mum did watched it though and growing up I’ve heard repeated stories about how how glorious it was. You know, despite the very 80s...
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Wanna Intern in NYC?
Coveted Media is looking for one editorial intern and one social media intern for Summer & Fall 2011 semesters located in the NYC area.
More info here!
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March 2011
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“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is...”
– —Mother Teresa—
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Returning & Spreading the love because my...
Salty Philip was created with the idea of reducing the negative impact conventional fabric production has on the environment and the people who make it. By making beautiful, contemporary clothes, Salty Philip aims to banish the idea that eco is dull and bring life into each garment. All garments are made with organic, sustainable or recycled fabric.
New S/s 11 Collection by Salty Philip out...
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Watch
Behind the scenes: Rihanna’s photoshoot for Vogue April
Reblogged from vogue:
The final result:
Who better than Rihanna to wear something so sheer, with strategically placed embellishments to hide some delicate bits? ;)
Enjoy the video. :)
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Fashion History #1: Charles Frederick Worth
“You have to know the past to understand the present.”
Dr. Carl Sagan
Charles Frederick Worth was a fashion revolutionary. We owe him a lot for the fashion industry we have today.
Born in 1826, Worth did not start out as a designer. Instead, he started his career as an apprentice to two London textile merchants, consequently equipping him with the intimate knowledge of textile and the...
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Art Bites Brisbane: Free Art Workshops
The following are sourced from ourbrisbane.com. I have only selected the classes that are applicable to our interest, that being fashion (of course). However, there are also other interesting classes available, and it is worth checking them out.
To see all the classes, go to ourbrisbane.com: Art Bites.
Art Bites is a series of free arts workshops designed for you to explore and discover...
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Oh, Ungaro Divine!
Paris Fashion Week is over, how did you like the showcase this time around?
I was spoilt for choices but unfortunately not a lot wowed me this season. Still, good clothes are good clothes are good clothes and that shouldn’t stop me from imposing on you what I liked. Haha.
I liked a whole bunch. ‘Like’ being the operative word, instead of love. But I did love some, very few...
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Oh no Chloé didn't!
The following photo is from Chloé’s Fall 2011 RTW collection, showcased yesterday at Paris Fashion Week. Behold:
This takes me back to high school. I’m not the most talented drawer alive, so I spent hours and hours sketching that pattern, so it is imprinted in my brain forever.
OMG! You spent hours sketching Chloé’s print pattern way back in high school? Before the...
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Royal Wedding Fantasies: Kate Middleton Wedding...
The wedding is on! April 29th, 2011…save the date. :) Are you as excited as I am?
I wonder how it feels to be like Kate, to prepare for your wedding to a real-life, bonafide Prince?
Plans of the royal wedding are strictly under wraps so this have left us running wild with our own fantasies of what Kate will wear on her big day. Women’s Wear Daily have asked five shoe designers to...
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Christian Dior to John Galliano: "You're Fired!"
House of Dior have sacked John Galliano over his anti-Semitic remark and his “I love Hitler” rant in Paris. Plus, Natalie Portman have publicly announced her disgust over the incident and reportedly refused to work with Galliano anymore.
Which makes it tricky for those in suits, because what do you do? Appease one of the major actress that is also the ambassador of your brand, or...
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February 2011
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Because a proper fashionista does not live under a...
Or inside a Hermes bag. Or under a Louboutin heels. Or inside a Jimmy Choo boots. Or…you get the gist.
We get flak because the typical fashionistas are seen as unrealistic, constantly-in-her-fashion-bubble, bimboistic lot.
Well, this blog is not about fostering those sort of stereotyping, no sirree!
So now and again I shall endeavor to post short entries that has nothing directly to do...
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The Rest of February's Fashion Week
Buenos Aires Fashion Week: Feb 22-25
Milano Moda Donna: Feb 23-Mar 1
Philadelphia Fashion Week: Feb 24-26
Sacramento Fashion Week: Feb 24-27
Oxford Fashion Week: Feb 28-Mar 6.
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This weekend is dedicated to...
Going through my IFB friends request and going through all the blogs I’ve neglected reading.
Fashionistas networks, networks, networks, it seems! I’ve been way behind on the friends request and here’s hoping none of you pending people are offended. I only finished exam last week, mind, and I’ve used the remaining days to rock in one corner to cure myself from the exam...
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This Valentine's Day: teach your Man to watch...
If you’re like me, you’re dating someone who is not into fashion whatsoever. I love it that way. I know this sounds double-standardizing, but I don’t think I could ever date men who are into fashion and I couldn’t care less if he doesn’t care a hoot about fashion.
But in case you’re not like me and you would like your man to be as enthusiastic about fashion...
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