Thursday, March 29, 2012

C.A.R.I.N.E

"Carine Roitfeld’s influence on fashion is first and foremost her own doing–the fruit of that edgy, chic, and audacious glamour that is hers and hers alone." Cathy Horyn
IRREVERENT (Rizzoli, $100). This beautiful book by Carine Roitfeld takes pride of place on my coffee table. More than 360 pages of tear sheets, personal notes and photographs chronicle Roitfeld’s work since the early 90s with Tom Ford at Gucci, at Elle and The Face, and with close friend Mario Testino at Vogue. Carine is a fashion visionary and a muse, and always has been. It’s why I like her.
And here some interesting facts you might not know about her:
-  she is quite shy and that's why she has adopted something of an androgynous look;
-  she hates when you compliment her on what she’s wearing - one should compliment a woman for her beauty and not for her clothes;
-  she doesn’t collect clothes;
-  her private life is a lot more ladylike and less sultry than the fashion photos she imagines.


IRREVERENT (Rizzoli, $100). Nádherná kniha od Carine Roitfeld, ktorá má svoje významné miesto na mojom stolíku. Viac ako 360 strán výstrižkov, fotografií, korešpondencie a poznámok zachýtáva kariéru a život bývalej šéfredaktorky Vogue Paris počnúc 90. rokmi, keď ešte pracovala pre Toma Forda a Gucci, neskôr pre Elle a The Face až po jej spoluprácu s Mariom Testinom vo Vogue. Carine je vizionaristka a múza. Vždy bola. Aj preto ju mám rada.
A ešte zopár zaujímavých poznatkov, ktoré možno o nej neviete;
-  v skutočnosti je veľmi hablivá a aj preto je jej štýl obliekania tak trochu androgyjný;
-  nemá rada, keď ju ľudia chvália za to, čo má na sebe oblečené lebo verí, že žena má byť obdivovaná pre svoju krásu;
-  zásadne nezbiera oblečenie;
-  v skutočnom živote je skôr ženská a nežná a menej vášnivá a zvodná, čo by sa zdalo z fotkiek, ktoré stajluje.
Foto: Irreverent; W Magazine

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

CHIC SHOES(day)

"I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in PINK. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles." Audrey Hepburn
Laser cut patent leather loafer from New Kid. Features pink leather lining, contrast nude leather back detail, slightly padded foot bed, and rubber sole. How cute!

Povyrezávané kožené mokasínky od New Kid. Ružové. Čarovné!
Foto: needsupply.com

Monday, March 26, 2012

Toronto Fashion Week

Pink Tartan
Lucian Matis
David Dixon
 Rudsak
Joe Fresh
 VAWK by Sunny Fong
Lundström

"While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence — which, I believe, does make the woman." Mary Kay Ashe
What: World MasterCard Fashion Week. When: March 2012 Where: Toronto, Canada.
Presented in the Fairmont Royal York’s ballroom, Lucian Matis’ breathtaking collection set the bar pretty high for the rest of the week. This all-black lace, crochet, feathers and knits collection, executed with surreal craftsmanship was glamorous and sexy in every way possible.
David Dixon is one of my favourite Canadian designers. Only few have mastered women’s tailoring in a way that he has. David never disappoints when it comes to delivering a strong, pretty and wearable collection. Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, Canada’s king of fancy frocks and great coats showed an effortlessly elegant and gorgeous collection full of leather, feathers, sequins, embroidered tulle and chiffon. 
Rudsak was inspired by “simply stated, being Canadian” and it was a living proof that men and women can look stylish and sexy even if outside it is freezing cold. 
No Canadian Fashion Week is complete without a little love and color from Joe Fresh who brought back graphic black and white houndstooth patterns, modular looking coats, skinny trousers, knee high boots and cool structured handbags. 
Pink Tartan's new look is a little glam, a little edgy and all powerful. There was faux fur, feathers, peplums, fun and flirty details and great styling. 
Lundström paid an homage to the upper crust chic and Betty Draper from Mad Men with its expansive range of separates. Full-on feminine glamour gowns at the end of the show were magnificient! I only wish the hair and styling was done a bit differently. 
WAVK, or also a Grecian goddess-meets-Amelia Earhart, showcased hues of black gold, amethyst and boasted modernized tailoring, kimono sleeves and sheer cut outs. And Sunny Fong's sunshine personality is a cherry on the top of modern and wearable collection.
Foto: Sebastien Roy(Pink Tartan,Rudsak) 
      Jenna Marie Wakani/Magnet Creative(Lucian Matis)
      George Pimentel(Dixon,Lundstrom,Joe Fresh,Wavk) 

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Colour Theory

"I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colours. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns." Winston Churchill 
Warm weather always signals the return of bright colours, but never more so than this Spring. The most daring way to wear the bright colours is to wear it from head to toe - buy a dress, skirt, pants or a top in a bright colour and do some colorblocking, in a combination with neutrals or add brights as accessories. 

Teplé počasie so sebou vo všeobecnosti prináša návrat jasných farieb, tento rok je to ale na návrat jasných farieb na druhú. Noste odvážne na oblečené od hlavy až po päty, alebo ako colorblocking, v kombinácii s neutrálnymi odtieňmi alebo ako doplnok. 
Foto: dailycandy.tumblr.com,thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com,smuzi.tumblr.com, sarahklassen.com,fashiion-gone-rouge.tumblr.com,vogueforbreakfast.tumblr.com, inthecitywithcrystalin.tumblr.com

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

CHIC SHOES(day)

"Paris is always a good idea." Audrey Hepburn 
Drool-worthy shoes were nearly endless during Paris Fashion Week... 
Slintaniahodným topánkam nebolo počas Fashion Weeku v Paríži hádam ani konca...
Foto: Guerre

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Gillian Zinser

"Trends are created through the infectious confidence of those unafraid to beat to their own drum." 
Those who watch new BH 90210 series know who she is. She plays Ivy, a care-free Bohemian spirit of Southern California. And that's very similar to who she really is. Gillian is obsessed with dream catchers, amethysts, loves vintage and paintings by Travis Lindquist. She is mad about hats and collects them as souvenirs from her globe trotting.

Tí, ktorí pozerajú nové série BH 90210, ju bezpochyby poznajú. Hrá tam Ivy, bezprostredného a bezstarostného bohémskeho ducha z Južnej Kalifornie. Veľmi podobné tomu, kto je i v skutočnom živote. Posadnutá lapačmi snov, ametystom, vintage vecičkami a maľbami od umelca Travisa Lindquista. Miluje klobúky, ktoré zbiera ako suveníry zo svojich ciest po celom svete.
Foto: gzinserfrance.tumblr.com, the coveteur

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Excellence Is In The Details


"It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen."John Wooden
My favourites from Paris Fashion Week.
Moje najobľúbenejšie z parížskeho Fashion Weeku. 
Foto: Guerre

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

CHIC SHOES(day)

“If sex were shoes, I'd wear you out. But I wouldn't wear you out in public.” Jarod Kintz
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Foto: Tommy Ton

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Crystal Clear

"Honoring the house’s jewelry-making heritage, this silent, alien landscape emerged as an oversized mineral fantasy world, as enchanting as Chanel’s attention to detail and pointed playfulness. After all, crystals are rock hard at heart." Elisabeth Quin
The runway was layered in white glittery sand with giant mineral formationss stuck out in between the benches in thick piles. Now imagine yourself on the Moon, maybe Krypton, in 1980's... It was like a scene from Superman. And considering everything Karl does these days, he could be a superhero himself. As for CHANEL's Winter Collection, Karl's take on layering was quite special. Now we just have to wait and see if this trend goes beyond the runway.

Mólo postavené na bielom piesku, obklopené napodobeninami obrovských krištáľov predznamenalo tematiku, ktorá sa tiahla celou kolekciou Chanel. Mesačná krajina, Kryptonit, 80. roky, nesmrteľný hrdina. Popri všetkom, čomu sa Karl profesionálne venuje, by sa on sám mohol považovať za menšieho Supermana. Zaujímavosťou bolo, že kým väčšina návrhárov kládla veľký dôraz na kožušinu, Karl ju úplne vynechal a vsadil skôr na vrstvenie oblečenia. Ako veľmi sa v reálnom živote uchytí trend nosenia šiat a sukní cez nohavice uvidíme už v najbližších mesiacoch.
Tu je moja posledná review zo série Fashion Weekov. Ako sa hovorí, to najlepšie na koniec:)
Foto: Benoît Peverelli & Olivier Saillant