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twenty four - one hundred

2010-12-19T23:47:00.002+13:00

Today is my 24th birthday and this is my 100th post on this blog. I will keep stuff short and sweet today but i thought i would share with you some of my favourite things.

1. This is what alcohol looks like under a microscope

timemagazine

Scientists thought it might be a cool idea to have a look at different alcohol under the microscope.. It turned out to kick a lot of ass.

2. My favourite food blog this year is called What Katie Ate

What Katie Ate

This blog i look at regularly not only for it's beautiful recipes but its extraordinary photography of said beautiful recipes. Plus one of my favourite all time things is simply a lemon. I'm salivating just thinking about it.

3. I would like to join the CAC - the Corduroy Appreciation Club, they look like they have lots of fun

CAC

Damn these guys are cool.

4. Moustaches are awesome.. that is all.

Tache's

modern rags

beardrevue

Don't ask why, i just think they are hilarious.

5. Star Wars - the interpretations

laweekly

modern rags

Still going strong, Star Wars is always interpreted in many different forms, i happen to love them all.

6. The bestest DIY blog is definitely A Pair and a Spare

A Pair and a Spare

I religiously read this blog to keep my creative juices flowing. I have had many ideas that have sprouted from this blog alone. It's a must read!

7. Jak and Jil is still my go-to every day read.

jakandjil

Still love looking at all the beautiful photos, fashion and general feeling of people watching in this blog.

8. Baking as an art form

dezeen

I love baking, and i really love how other people see it as a completely different art form to me. Ingredients that make patterns rock my world.

9. I still love Frida Kahlo

hovied

I would like to create textiles inspired by her.

10. Friends and family are awesome.

Today i am grateful for my family and friends, thank you for the birthday wishes! This time of year can be hard and makes us think of family that cannot be with us, that is why i would like to share this picture of my Oma when she was my age (around abouts). I miss her. But it is ok. Merry Christmas everyone and have a safe and happy new year.

Tot ziens.

Bibliothèque

2010-11-01T21:15:00.000+13:00

I love books, and of late i have been really powering through one after the other. But this is not an uncommon thing for many people i know. I thought i would dedicate this post to some pretty amazing book collections and generally all things booky.

1. Lanvin - the private collection - It's so beautiful and distinguished.

TheDebonaire

2. Karl Lagerfields Library - Ridiculous in size. He also owns the book shop next door from his studio.

TheSelby, KinnaReads

3. The best blog ever = Bookshelf Porn i would like a collection like this some day.

4. Colour Coordinated bookshelves - LOVE!

5. I thought i should share my favourite book of all time too. It's Persuasion by Jane Austen.

persuasion

Go forth and read something lovely.

Tot ziens.

Another 5 things.

2010-10-14T19:59:00.000+13:00

1. I wish i could dress like this.

And i wish i could remember where i found this image. Sorry!.

2. I adore Konrad Klapheck.

KonradK

3. I would like nails like these.

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4. At some point i will rock a turban.

apairandaspare

5. And at some point i think ill DIY a chanel tshirt, a good summer staple i feel.

outsapop

So one thing is for sure, my memory sucks really bad right now. But oh well, there could be worse things right.

Tot ziens.

Boy Crush

2010-10-05T18:32:00.000+13:00

Ahh its almost summer, well ... maybe. I should wait to see if the weather holds out, but it is amazing what a little bit of sunshine can do to a girl. Here is my latest boy crush, James Franco, the rebel rouser with stunningly good looks (a la james dean really).

It's just a lil' sum'n sum'n to get you through the next couple of days really.

Tot ziens

Flash Back

2010-10-03T12:01:00.000+13:00

On friday night i went to the 24 hour book sale with some friends. I pretty much headed straight to the magazine section to see what wonders i could find. And i struck it pretty lucky, with a small hoard of vintage vogues. The earliest one i found was August 1986, just a few months shy of my birthday. I would have been stoked if i had got December 1986. Oh well. So here are some images (not the greatest quality sorry i quickly scanned them this morning.)

1. The Cover. Cindy Crawford in her teenage glory.

2. I had to include some of the fashion houses. Holy cow some of them have not changed much. 1980's fashion definitely was a forced to be reckoned with.

Ahhh... Agynnes Dien anyone?

This one is Armani.

3. And i had to include just a couple of the random and hilarious adverts also in the magazine.

You wouldn't get away with this these days. Marlboro lights, the cigarettes for Cowboys. Yeeha.

And this is of course what every modern 80s women needs in her handbag. Got to love it.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Totziens.

5 things...

2010-09-30T20:50:00.001+13:00

I like today...

1. What this girl is wearing! Can i be her? Oh please say yes.

sartorialist

2. Knitted Asparagus of cute!

designformankind

3. Globes with chalkboard paint.

designsponge

4. Stumbling over random tumblrs that kick so much ass!

thingsorganisedneatly

5. Colour palettes that make me go..... "ohhhh i wonder if i could pull that off.?"

style.com

Tot ziens.

The thrill of Jil

2010-09-27T11:05:00.001+13:00

If you would like to know where our trends will be heading this time next year, all you have to do is look at Jil Sanders highly acclaimed Spring 2011 collection. I am head over heels for the colour blocking and gorgeous floral prints. Not to mention the oversize proportions of paper bag skirts and parkas.

Sartorialist

Tot Ziens

Lust

2010-09-26T13:19:00.001+13:00

Here are a few things i am lusting for right now

1. United Nude Step Mobius Bootie. I would kill for these, i'm considering plunging into debt for them.

UnitedNude

2. Gaultier2 Perfume

Gaultier Perfume

3. Kate Lamphear - Most awesome of awesome shoot, but can't remember where i found it. oops.

4. Classic Dressing

jakandjil

5. The love letters of John Keats to Fanny Brown

Keats

Hope you're all fantastic.

Tot ziens.

It's been faaar to long.

2010-09-09T17:03:00.001+12:00

Hi, jeez i am slack at this blogging thing. My life is so up in the air at the moment i hadn't even realised how long it had been.
So here are 5 things i love just to keep you still coming back... I know i'm not making it easy.

1. P.S. I made this blog. I think i shall be doing the following for summer. Bows here i come.

ps i made this

2. Organic by John Patrick Spring 2010

images from style.com

3. Collections of perfumes.

jakandjil

4. Stephen Fry

nerdboyfriend

5. Miu Miu Fall 2010 Campaign

fashiongonerogue

So it turns out i am in a little bit of a girlie mood at the moment. Who would have thought.

Keep in touch ya'll

Tot ziens.

Keep Calm

2010-08-07T15:01:00.000+12:00

A you have probably seen the keep calm poster has taken off as another hip thing to covet. Well here is a version that i fell in love with! Also thought you might like to see some other images that are helping me keep calm and carry on.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Tot ziens

Plans to take over the world...

2010-08-05T10:51:00.000+12:00

I'm sure everyone at some point has dreamed of world domination? Not in the evil warring kind of way, but instead in their field of expertise. I have had dreams of domination and even have a long running joke about building an empire... I wonder if it will ever happen.

Well in the last couple of months i would say that i have done a lot of soul searching, figuring out my place in the world. I have come this conclusion; I have absolutely no idea!

So what is a girl to do right? Well today i started sewing. And tomorrow i might do some more. And in my dreams the other night i came up with the perfect concept to include everything i love. Sooooo my advice to someone in my position. Don't force anything, let things just happen.

Wah wah wah enough ranting lets get to the good shit!

Here is what i love today.

1. Old school ninendo's painted awesome colours.

2. Wayne's World.

3. Boys that have ridiculous amounts of cool.

jakandjil

4. Prints that clash!

jakandjil

5. All of these boys. I have a massive crush on Jason Segel.

celebuzz

Tot ziens.

Today i would like...

2010-07-28T11:25:00.000+12:00

1. Flower wallpaper like this

A cup of Jo

2. To have clothes inspired by the universe

shabd

3. A mask from the Darth Vader Project

thedesigninspiration

4. One of these

German Shepherd

5. And a pair of these

AlexanderWang

Tot ziens.

Boy Crushes

2010-07-22T10:31:00.001+12:00

I just thought i would fill you in on a few crushes i have at the moment!

1. Joseph Gordon Levitt

www.josephgordonlevitt.org

2. The boys from Dolce and Gabbana

jakandjil

3. Boys that dress like this

thefashionisto

4. Last but not least, the ever-so-cool Mos Def

MosDef

Tot ziens.

Just in case you missed it

2010-07-21T09:33:00.001+12:00

Givenchy is simply one of the most beautiful fashion houses ever. I couldn't help but fall in love with their Fall 2010 Couture collection. Check it out.

Click here for the rest of the collection, it's small but beautiful.

Tot ziens

What i like

2010-07-07T15:57:00.000+12:00

Hi guys, sorry about the stupid lack in posts, my life is pretty busy at the moment. But i thought i would check in and say hey and show you guys this! I am undoubtedly a Star Wars fan... Yes i am a geek at heart. But these prints by John Woo are soo kick ass who could refuse posting them.

Tot ziens.

Miu Miu

2010-06-03T09:59:00.001+12:00

Ever since Miu Miu bought out their collection people have been going nuts on the d.i.y front trying to get themselves a little bit of awesome with out the extreme price. I thought today i would dedicate this post to the people who are going for gold on the d.i.y front.

catsanddogs

thehautepursuit

fashionzen

cocorosa

stopitrightnow

lionstigersandfashionohmy

I think i might have to try a few of these myself. Especially the shoes as done by Kelly from my favourite new blog lionsandtigersandfashionohmy.

Get d.i.y'ing everyone!

Tot ziens

Well well well...

2010-05-20T15:39:00.000+12:00

It has been a long time since i have done this. I'm not quite sure why but lately i just haven't really had much to say. It may be because i have been extremely busy, or something along those lines.

So here is what i am putting to you readers. I want to know all about your favourite DIY websites. Or if you have your own awesome DIY ideas let me know them because i am wanting to compile a whole lot together for a project of mine. They don't need to be fancy, just fun and interesting.

My biggest issue at the moment is trying to get my winter wardrobe together and ready because by god is it getting cold fast. I'm already doing my "I'm going to wear these jeans until they get holy" routine because everything else isn't cutting the mustard.

What's your winter must have? I can't stop thinking about the amazing shoe options we have for Winter this year. Brogues, boat shoes, biker boots, hiking boots, safari boots, you name it anything goes.

And on the colour front, no i have not been able to get out of my safe zone and now that the colder months are upon us - black is fantastic to snuggle into.

I thought i would also blog today about a fabulous nz designer that everyone needs to know the name of. She is up and coming in a big way and i just got one of her dresses for my graduation ceremony next week.
Her name is Sherie Muijs (pronounced mouse) and her stuff is ah-maze-ing. Click on her name to go to her website. You'll love her Summer 11' collection straight away.

So here is a editorial from Grazia from a couple of weeks ago that i love. It's inspired by the latest Robin Hood movie (i haven't heard great things about it funnily enough) and the fashion kicks ass. Check it.

I think i may have just got my self out of my blogging rut ... here's hoping anyway. Until next time.

Tot ziens.

Tardy tardy tardy

2010-04-14T16:46:00.001+12:00

Hi guys, sorry about the lack of anything resembling posts, i am busy at work in my new job. Just thought i would share an amazing article that a great friend of mine Jason sent to me this morning. (click his name also for a link to his awesome blog).

Newbie Fashion Tips for Grown-up Men by Dustin Wax

Click on it to read, it's a must have especially for the boys. I laughed almost out loud reading it, because i know a few people who need to learn these rules.

Plus here is an Editorial shot by one of my favourite photographers of the moment, Simon Upton.

www.fashiongonerogue.com

So i hope everyone is gearing up for the Winter time, i'm already working on my wardrobe.

Tot ziens.

Fashion Crisis

2010-03-29T20:35:00.001+13:00

Oh my god i am having the biggest fashion crisis at the moment. I have know clothes, i need you readers to tell me what is good right now and where. I think i am going to have to do some online shopping... Ahhh. This week is hectic, i am working for Simply You Magazine as a stylist so i am super busy. I think this is stemming my panic about my clothes.

Help me help me.

Do you ever wish you could just one day wake up and be like, i am going to dress completely out of character today. If i could i would dress like a modern Mohican and rock lots of plaid and gnarly top hats. But we all know that's not going to happen. Oh well. Hopefully divine inspiration will find me soon. Still working away on new blog, will launch it asap.

Images from www.fashionisto.com.

Tot ziens.

Oh hello Viktor and Rolf

2010-03-22T19:03:00.000+13:00

You know i love a good fashion collection and with the recent Fall RTW shows just finishing i should really update you all on my favourites.

So sorry about the lack of posts recently, i am working on a really exciting new project that i hope to launch on the weekend so do keep coming back to make sure you don't miss it!

Tot ziens.

p.s all photos from Style.com

Diane Diane!

2010-03-17T11:11:00.000+13:00

Hello Diane, i think your lovely. I wish i had your life, because i also have a crush on Joshua Jackson. But in the mean time i will just admire the beautiful clothes you are wearing.

fashiongonerogue

Tot ziens.

Details.

2010-03-14T19:34:00.000+13:00

In life, do you not think that the finer things are in the details?

Check out more detailed photos here

Tot ziens.

Editorials of the week

2010-03-12T09:33:00.007+13:00

I'm really loving these editorials at the moment, they are fresh and edgy and powerful at the same time.

1. Natasha Poly by Craig McDean for Vogue Italia

2. Abby Lee Kershaw by Ben Hassett for Sunday Times UK style magazine.

3. Alice Dellal by Fabio Bartelt for Vogue Brazil March 2010

All editorials are from Fashiongonerogue.com, the best website ever. It's one of my morning must reads. What are yours?

Tot ziens.

McQueen

2010-03-10T17:48:00.006+13:00

I know, two posts in one day, practically unheard of at the moment. But you have to see these pictures. They are the last collection of pieces that Alexander McQueen worked on before he died. I shall say no more, but take a good look, his genius will never be met by anyone else.

Photos from style.com and don't forget to read the review, it's quite lovely really.

Tot ziens.

Bombshell

2010-03-10T10:09:00.006+13:00

Hi guys, sorry it has taken so long to get this going, i am still unhappy with the new changes on this blog but ill get there eventually.

So in the meantime, channel your inner bombshell and take inspiration from these gorgeous muses.

In the next couple of days i will start posting some Fall RTW 2010 round ups, i've been saving them for you.

Hope everyone is having a great day,

Tot ziens.

P.s photos are from fashiongonerogue and sugarpoptarts.

Watch out

2010-03-03T13:07:00.002+13:00

Hey guys, just wanted to check in quickly with a few updates. So here are some things you need to know right now.

1. I'm officially living in Auckland now and would love to catch up with some fellow bloggers. So send me an email if you're keen.

2. The blog is getting a make over currently, so please watch out for the next couple of days when it all happens.

3. I have another blog in the works so you also need to keep checking in because i will launching it in about a week.

4. Everyone keep awesome, i will be back soon.

Tot ziens.

Newbies on the block

2010-02-22T16:51:00.005+13:00

Since 2006 Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts in London, has had it's own Fall show. This year 22 Masters students showcased their final collections, and boy oh boy there are some interesting and exciting designers coming through. Here is a selection of four collections i really liked. Unfortunately no names where given so i don't know who the pieces belong too, but check the rest of them out here.

Yes i am going through a highly eclectic stage as you can see. What are your thoughts?

Tot ziens.

P.s all photos are from style.com

It's been a long long time coming

2010-02-21T12:40:00.012+13:00

Well, haven't i been slack... To be truthful it has been a very busy few weeks so here is a mega big post on what i am loving at the moment.

1. Claudia as Frida

www.fashiongonerogue.com

2. Dirty Harry

www.fashiongonerogue.com

3. The start of the Mohicans...

www.fashionisto.com

4. Fall 2010 RTW Altuzarra

www.style.com

5. Fall 2010 RTW Calvin Klein

www.style.com

So once again my personal favourites are right across board; From Frida's luxe mexican hippie, to dirty rock and roll. From fierce Mohican's to clean cut tailoring. What is up with that? Sheesh louish.

I'm officially moving to Auckland on tuesday, so I'm still busy, but hopefully will get more posting done again.

Tot ziens.

hi

2010-02-05T22:04:00.007+13:00

So i've been a little absent lately. The start to the year has been pretty hectic. So i do apologise for the lack of posting in the last week. So just to keep you occupied for the next couple of days, here are a few glimpses into what i am really loving right now.

1. Prints and Patterns, oh my!

fashiongonerogue

2. Simplicity at its finest.

fashiongonerogue

3. Vionnet Pre-Fall 2010 collection

style.com

4. Chloe Pre-Fall 2010

style.com

As you can see i am in a bit of a pickle with completely opposing views of what i am loving right now. Not only am i craving some slightly scientific prints, i am also swaying towards almost complete minimalism. I blame the weather mostly, it's just as schitzo as i am.

I will try post again soon.

Tot ziens.

Calla

2010-01-28T17:29:00.005+13:00

Calla is an amazing label i discovered during my usual morning procrastinatory blog surf today. Her clothing is just beautiful, in three words i would describe it as soft, coy and powerful. Check out her Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

Calla.com

She is amazing, and i love that on her website she has included swatches of her pattern designs. The prints are to die for and i hope you like them too. As a textile lover this just is the cherry on the top of a yummy collection.

I love the whole thing actually, it is the epitome of what summer dressing is right now. You start with your basics in nude palettes, build from that with an interesting print and when in doubt black is never wrong. And the hair, wispy, etherial and you have got to love a messy braid.

Calla has worked with numerous big names in the industry. This is what her biography says abouther.

Calla Haynes, 29, born in Toronto, based in Paris, is the designer behind the new label CALLA. She attended Parsons School of Design in both New York and Paris. After an initial internship with Robert Normand, she worked with Olivier Theyskens for nearly five years at Rochas and Nina Ricci. Using the textile design skills she honed with Theyskens, she went on to design prints for clients including Jeremy Laing, Alexander Wang, Thomas Engel Hart and Erin Fetherston.

Calla is inspired by the “coquine” type of woman and her clothes express this coy and sexy sentiment. She believes that fashion design should focus not only on how a woman looks, but also how she feels in the clothes. Her goal is to provide women with a luxury brand that is modern, accessible and visually unique, with her strong print designs as the foundation of each collection.

What an interesting designer huh. Well that is all from me today, i hope you're enjoying the sunshine.

Tot ziens.

G is for...

2010-01-27T19:38:00.003+13:00

Glee of course. I'm officially obsessed! There are so many other things i should be doing right now but oh my goodness i can't stop watching it. My favourite character? Kurt Hummel (real name Chris Colfer) he is all kinds of fabulous. Check out an awesome video of him here.

www.fanpop.com

Okay anyway this is a pretty pointless post but im so tired after the last couple of weeks so when i get my stuff together i do have quite a bit of stuff to post.

Hope you all are good.

Tot ziens.

Dazed...

2010-01-21T23:48:00.005+13:00

and a little confused. Life is never easy right? Just when you think your finally on top of things, WHAM! It all turns to custard. But any way i am off once again tomorrow to Auckland for the funeral of my aunt. So i won't be able to post for a couple of days. Unless i can add to my 'what not to wear' list. So here is something to keep you going.

fashiongonerogue

I quite like this spread for dazed and confused. I wish my wardrobe kicked ass like these clothes do. Oh well it might happen one day. Click the link above for the rest of the images, just beware there is nudity, i just censored it for my blog. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend.

Tot ziens.

Globe time

2010-01-19T15:07:00.007+13:00

Golden Globe red carpet round up time is upon us. I don't really give a hoot about the actual awards but i do give a hoot about the fashion. So i thought i would have my own little awards for those who i liked, didn't like so much and anything else i can give my opinion on (a trend i feel).

1. The best dress

Maggie Gyllenhaal, in RM by Roland Mouret with Bulgari jewels. i can't actually tell you why i love it, i just do.

2. Most interesting dress

Chloë Sevigny, in Valentino with Stephen Russell jewels and a Roger Vivier clutch. Who can understand Chloe's style? Not a lot of people, but the one thing i absolutely love about her is the bold choices she makes and individual ones as well.

3. The "woah what's going on here, i think you have something on your dress" dress

Drew Barrymore, in Atelier Versace with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and a Roger Vivier clutch. What is that thing growing on your hip Drew? Minus the coral type growth on the hip i think it would be a fabulous dress.

4.The "i did not expect her to wear that" dress

Anna Paquin, in Stella McCartney with Stephen Russell jewels and an Alexander McQueen clutch. Like i said, i really did not expect Paquin to wear something like this at all. Do i like? The jury isn't out yet.

5. The "holy cow you look good for your age" dress

Glenn Close. This woman is 62, and undoubtedly looks amazing in this dress. Holy cow indeed.

6. The "what i would wear" dress

Jeanne Tripplehorn, in Alberta Ferretti. I love this, i would wear it. Enough said.

7. The "what on earth were you thinking" dress

Christina Hendricks, in Christian Siriano with a Christian Louboutin clutch and Loree Rodkin jewels. Words are beyond me with this one. Wrong wrong wrong.

8. The "great dress to much bronzer" dress

Penélope Cruz, in Armani Privé with Chopard jewels. Toooooo much bronzer for this otherwise beauty. What a shame.

And last but not least

9. The "i expected so much more from you" dress

Diane Kruger, in Christian Lacroix Haute Couture with Chanel Fine Jewelry jewels and a Raven Kauffman clutch. I really did expect so much more from her. I am going to be brutal and say i don't like this at all and am disappointed in it. Diane is usually so much more on to it.

Check out the rest of the red carpet photos here, and all the photos are from the same place www.style.com.

Tot ziens.

Last breath and frustrations.

2010-01-18T11:41:00.004+13:00

Well my dearest of readers, what a weekend i have had. Sadly i have to announce the death of my Great Aunty, the woman whom i am named after, the woman who i sat with as she took her last breath.

I am posting very briefly, while i have a moment to myself, a list i compiled on Saturday in a fit of frustration with badly dressed people. I myself have moments of fashion-dont's but they are kept behind closed doors, never would i venture in public showcasing any of these fashion crimes.

The list of dont's:

Don't ever replace jeans with jeggings (leggings that look like jeans). They are not a clothing item.
Never EVER wear sneens (sneakers and jeans), just don't. It's not attractive at all.
This is one that follows on from number two. Never ever ever wear sneakers with your beautifully cut suit on the way to work. I don't care that you can't wear your heels on that walk, swap the sneakers for a flat pair of black shoes like ballet flats. Sneakers are not acceptable attire with pantyhose and suits.
Elasticized jeans are evil. Just chop them up and walk away.
Unless your under the age of 10, highlighter coloured clothing is not appropriate in any circumstance.
Boys this one is for you. Satin boxers are not good for your health, are not 'sexy' and when they are covered in childish cartoon characters they do not make us want you more.
Another one for the boys, jeans should not be worn under your bum, just like above, showing us your Daffy Duck boxers above them does not make us respect you.
Likewise boys your jeans should never be so baggy that your entire body can fit into one leg.
If you don't have ankles, don't wear ankle boots. Simple as that.
Puffa jackets should never be worn with Jandels, it defeats the purpose.
If you're over the age of 40 (and a female) you should never wear; chucks, 3/4 skin tight jeans, blue eye shadow, pig tails or full length skirts.
When you colour your hair just remember, if your highlights look like tiger stripes you have obviously chosen a hair dresser that is still caught up in 1999 fashion.
Never style your hair in a way that makes you look like you did it with a vacuum cleaner.
NEVER over pluck your eyebrows, it's seriously unattractive.
Shoulder pads went out of fashion in the 80s for a reason. Don't wear them if you have broad shoulders already. BAD IDEA.
Kitten heels should be banned, burnt or blown up. The don't do any outfit justice.
Fishnet tights should never be worn with open toe shoes.
If your a size 14+ never wear horizontal stripes.

That's all i have on my list right now, sorry about the rant, but it has been a hard weekend and it does feel good to get that off my chest. I will post better stuff when i can.

Tot ziens

Royalty

2010-01-15T10:11:00.004+13:00

Right i'm off again to Auckland for the weekend so I'm not sure if i'll get a chance to post anything so i thought i would just leave you with a beautiful little editorial. Buy jewels i say, even if they are fake, sparkles will make you feel like royalty always.

fashiongonerogue

Tot ziens

Bachelorette goodness

2010-01-14T15:59:00.006+13:00

Okay so the awaited Hens night pictures are here. It was such a great night and Kate look beautiful and i really enjoyed hosting it. I think maybe i have found my calling. Let me know what you think.

Tot ziens.

A bit of this and a bit of Bass

2010-01-12T18:01:00.010+13:00

Never in my life have i ever wanted to be Helena Christensen so badly. Oh Chuck Bass you rogue and brutish piece of eye candy.

The terrier and the lobster

Yes Ed Westwick is hot, but Chuck is hotter. te he he i'm sure you'll agree with me.

I would also like to say thank you to Vogue China for this materpiece. And thanks also to Patrick Demarchelier who made this happen. My love for sport inspired day wear is ever increasing and this editorial just bumped it up another couple of notches.

fashiongonerogue

Also just to top things off here are a couple of images from the latest Chanel campaign. I feel like watching Zoro now... odd feeling.

fashiongonerogue

Tot ziens.

Monday monday monday

2010-01-11T15:51:00.007+13:00

Monday, i hate the word! As much as i hate thunderstorms and all restless nights. Huge electrical storm cut off power to my house last night, frightening - yes, dramatic - yes. I went to bed by candle light. A very odd feeling indeed. Romantic though, i felt a little like a character in a Jane Austen book.

But anyway didn't sleep well so today has been looooooong and drawn out. But that will not stop me from posting don't you worry.

Monday round up time.

1. I like Bryce Dallas Howard, not so much for her acting ability but for her amazing ability to change her appearance like a chameleon. A natural red head of course, but she has also had stints as platinum blonde and dark chocolate brown. Jealous.

http://simplybryce.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=31&pos=0

2. I like this guy, his name is Jake Abel. Any guy that looks this good in a suit gets my attention.

www.interviewmagazine.com

3. Photographer Ben Watts, (four letter word) he is amazing.

www.acontinuouslean.com

Check out his website here to understand a little more about him.

4. Love this editorial from Cheek Magazine's Jan issue.

Check out the rest of the photos here.

www.fashiongonerogue.com

One word. Fierce.

5. Olivia Palermo

www.thefashionspot.com

Love her or hate her, she has great style and that's what it boils down to.

Hope your Monday is going better than mine.

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The great debate

2010-01-10T12:36:00.006+13:00

Some of us were not born to be skinny minnies, my self included. Genetics aside, my love for good food... especially chocolate, pretty much dictates my size. There is definitely a point where people are too skinny, just like there is also the scale of being too over weight. I advocate neither, just a healthy and well balanced life. Size is only a number in the end. But the media, being the media, will always influence what we see as beautiful. Recently Karl Lagerfeld very publicly said:

"No one wants to see curvy women. You've got fat mothers with their bags of chips sitting in front of the television and saying that thin models are ugly."

nymag.com

This caused of course quite an outrage as he is one of the most influential designers in the world and the comment was so absurd. Also he is incredibly hypocritical, because he recently shot this shoot for V magazines size issue. I don't understand him at all

The thing is though curvy girls are making a come back. Crystal Renn is a plus size model that is making waves with her many many editorial spreads that are pushing the boundaries for "plus size" models. I think she is all kinds of fabulous. Check her out below in the 'One size fits all' spread for V magazine this January. Two models, two sizes, who looks better? Crystal is on the right... but you knew that already i'm sure.

refinery29.com

It's an amazing comparison, tell me what you think.

Here is Crystal again for Elle Canada donning a beehive and the hottest new years dresses. I love this shoot a lot, she is so stunning.

refinery29.com

Here are a couple more links you should click on for some more 'real girl' inspiration.

1. http://www.refinery29.com/under_the_influence/take_that_karl_our_favorite_st.php

2. http://www.refinery29.com/under_the_influence/aussie_bazaar_proves_big_is_de.php

3. http://pipeline.refinery29.com/news/v_magazines_plus-sized_january.php

4. http://www.refinery29.com/under_the_influence/plus_size_v_magazine_curves_ah.php

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

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Homme is where i belong

2010-01-08T19:24:00.008+13:00

Hi ya'll i'm back, i just a short trip to windy-ville and back. I tell you the last couple of days have been fabulous but tiring but that won't stop me from posting. Oh and the Hens night for Kate went off with a bang, a very sophisticated and girly bang of course. But any who i will be posting photos from the tea party soon and will fill you in more then.

Okay so on with the show.

Up first we have Dior Homme S/S editorial.

The Fashionisto

Dior is absolutely divine, but Dior Homme is just one up from divine, it's reaching mouth wateringly scrumptious. The androgynous tailoring and the cool expressions make it note worthy work. Check it out on The Fashionisto.

Secondly is the new Burberry Prosum 2010 S/S collection ad campaign starring once again Emma Watson.

Marie Claire UK

What do you think? I'm not sure. These are just snippets from the Campaigns, and Watson's brother actually makes an appearance too. I just don't think it's as good as the last campaign. But who am i to give such an opinion. She is gorgeous though, and does get to pose with a bunch of very cute boys. Lucky thing.

And thirdly i just thought i would let you know that i am still madly in love with Patti Smith. Read her, listen to her, absorb her she is ah-maze-ing.

pattismith.net

And did i mention she has great style. I wish i could exude her joie-de-vivre.

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For the moment

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I'm off on a small trip for the next couple of days to host a gathering of fabulous girls in celebration of a friend getting married. Kate from Lovelornunicorn is getting hitched in February and i'm throwing her bachelorette party. I have to say i am extremely excited to do it and when i have photos i will post them.

But until then i thought i would leave you with a few bits and pieces to keep you amused for the next wee while.

1. Marchesa Luisa Casati

http://nachtverhalen.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/marchesa.jpg

http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00100/parties-1-getty_100661s.jpg

This woman was incredible and the inspiration for the high fashion label Marchesa. Casati was an eccentric Italian heiress, as well as a muse and a patroness of the arts in the early 20th century. She was known for keeping rare animals, and letting them roam freely around her home and for wearing live snakes around her neck as jewelry. A complete nut-bar indeed but the more you read about her the more interesting she gets so google her and see what you find.

2. Rosie Dawson-Hewes blog Style for Breakfast

The lovely Rosie was kind enough to include me in her article about local Wellington blogs. Not only is she a talented writer in all mediums, she's a shoe-a-holic (just like me) a fashionista and adores all sorts of inspiring things. So check out her blog, i especially love her Monday lists of things she loves.

www.styleforbreakfast.com

3. Names of an era

At the moment, before i launch into life in Auckland, i am working in a rest home entertaining some of the most amazing old people. The thing that makes me smile the most, apart from some amazing vintage dresses they wear is there names. At the moment i am looking after Flora (104 years young!!), Betty, Kit, Beryl, Ivy, Bess, Olive, Maisey, Vera, Lil and Dorothy. Most of them are in their 90's and still going strong, although marbles have been lost.

4. Ultimate combinations

Here is a combination of two of my inspirations at the moment, Marchea Casati (see above) and Tilda Swinton (i blogged about her a couple of posts ago). Yus yus yus. Love it.

Fashiongonerogue

Fabulous. Just fabulous really.

Enjoy your week everyone.

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Take Flight

2010-01-03T22:44:00.003+13:00

So onwards and upwards for 2010 is a fairly common theme i have been hearing around and about. It seems to me that 2009 wasn't a particularly favourite year for a lot of people. So in theme with taking flight i have to show you this amazing spread from Harpers Bazaar US on Amelia Earhart.

Fashiongonerogue

Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar US (July 2009)

Editorial: Fashion Takes Flight

Photographer: Peter Lindbergh

Model: Heidi Mount

I don't know what it is, but i really love this editorial. The strong masculine and utilitarian pieces worn throughout are good indications of where fashion will be heading. For me personally trends that shy away from the "boho hobo" mess is fantastic because i am just not physically built to carry off the frills and lacy ensembles. Give me strong clean lines any day that lend themselves being oversized yet somehow structured. But you guys knew my love for oversized clothes already.

Anyway, tell me your thoughts i would love to hear them.

Tot ziens.