The Italian kitchen. Onions, peppers, parmesan, garlic and of course, tomatoes come to mind. The get ups at Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2012 collection were inspired by the Italian kitchen and 50s housewives. With cinched-waist dresses, bustiers and full a-line skirts with whimsical prints, the collection is one of my favourites this seasont. The smell, taste and colour of authentic…
I’ve always been inspired by celebrities and what they wear. The media watches their every move, but some stars always manage to look put together and on top of all the hottest trends. That’s why I’ve decided to start posting looks inspired by the hottest celebs, with my own twist of course…from Red Carpet to Real Life. This look was…
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…
