A street artist from Hamburg, Germany is responsible for these clever digs at the fashion industry and Photoshop. The swimwear ads for mega-retailer, H&M, feature Isabeli Fontana. While the Brazilian model is naturally toned and tanned, there’s no doubt that some digital magic has occurred, inciting this response from the German artist. Even when I first saw these ads, the first thing that…
This look was about playing with textures. I love bright skinny jeans, and these peach pedal pusher pants from H&M are bright and cheery. I played with textures, pairing the cotton pants with a pleated chiffon blouse featuring a crocheted yoke and accordion pleat bottom, a wool hat and a patent bag. My bag was a gift from my mother,…
I’ve been living in the Netherlands for a few months now, and my biking skills have improved so much. I still haven’t mastered the art of riding “Dutch style” — which is hopping onto the back wheel of someone else’s bike, to steal a ride, like a parasite or something. Of course I kid. It’s very romantic and I envy…
This look was inspired by the sky. We’re more than halfway through the Spring season, but the weather in Holland hasn’t changed since March. This look echoes the stormy skies, blustery winds and water of the North Sea climate. I’m wearing the Beneath the Surface top c/o Sugar Lips Apparel, Victoria Beckham Jeans, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Anglomania pumps and a…
In March, I spent a few days in Paris with my family, and got to visit the Chateau de Versailles. I haven’t posted any photos from that day trip, but I thought that today was a good time, considering all the hype surrounding Chanel’s Cruise Collection for 2013, which was shown a couple of days ago. Pastel colours, floral print,…
