Everytime winter rolls around, I’m always sad to pack away my soft pastels, vibrant neons and rich jewel toned hues as I step into a wardrobe of dreary black and grey as I transition into the cold months. But this year, packing away those pastels is a bad idea, and they can definitely be part of your fall/winter wardrobe. I…
For this look, I’ve incorporated a few top trends for this season. My wardrobe is full of pastel coloured frocks and jeans, but I’ve upped the ante with this pair of printed snakeskin pants. Printed jeans are a huge trend for summer and fall 2012, and I wanted to share how to wear them. I’m wearing metallic snakeskin-printed jeans from…
Venice might be sinking, but my memories will never drown of the beautiful Italian port city. Maybe I have an affinity for canals, but Venice and Amsterdam hold a special place in my heart. On my first day in Venice, I settled in and took in the breathtaking views of the canals and the sea. The city is very picturesque,…
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…
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…
