A bit of this and a bit of Bass

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

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Monday monday monday

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

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

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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