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Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 RTW

2012-02-16T22:17:00.000+02:00

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Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear at NYFW

Every PS collection is like a present given to us fashion lovers, straight from two genius minds and into our fashion world, with love.
This season, Jack & Lazaro give us the gift of a Japanese biker chick. She is very chic and can be called a very modern and edgy lady.
This is another mix of the soft and the hard, the mature and the youthful, the cool and the classy.
I love it.

Favorites from NYFW? I need to know. xx

Michael Kors Fall 2012 RTW

2012-02-16T13:03:00.001+02:00

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Michael Kors Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

The rugged glamour, the mix of soft and hard, the lux chunky knits, the shiny beading... This is the best Michael Kors collection in a long, long time.
I love it. xx

Vision Quest

2012-02-15T17:54:00.003+02:00

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Liu Wen, Karolina Kurkova, Kasia Struss, Fei Fei Sun, Cara Delevinge, and Joan Smalls by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US March 2012
Styled by Tabitha Simmons

Such a diverse cast + this major print mixing together really works for me.
This is island life meets sifi fashionista meets tribal chic meets retro glamour - which all seems crazy and quite undefinable when put together yet it is so on trend and so beautifully interesting.
Well done Vogue US, well done... xx

Take the Lead

2012-02-15T12:13:00.000+02:00

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Liu Wen & Fei Fei Sun by Hedi Slimane for Vogue China March 2012
Styled by Mika Mizutani

Another Hedi editorial shot in heaven, I suppose.
It typically takes a lot from an editorial to get my mind away from fashion week and this one did it in a second.
The beauty just pours out of these photos... xx

3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2012 RTW

2012-02-14T16:18:00.000+02:00

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3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

I must have said "Ohhhh, I love that" like a thousand times while browsing this collection... Really, I am simply loving what I am seeing!
This is one of the strongest Lim collections in a while, and maybe an evening look may have been missing, but I know these are all pieces I would simply die to wear. The knit pieces, coats, and the great trousers especially. xx

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 RTW

2012-02-13T21:58:00.000+02:00

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Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Only four looks, yes... But four looks I would die to wear.
Diane always designs her clothes so that there is enough sexy, elegance, trendy-ness, timelessness, and class. But always to the point where it never becomes too much, and that is because she designs for a Woman and we all know a Woman will be more confident if she is comfortable.
For this, and for DVF as being an incredibly fun and warm person, I admire her forever. xx

En Vogue

2012-02-13T11:44:00.000+02:00

Dewi Driegen by Matt Jones for Vogue Paris May 2003

Now, I know everything is all about Fall/Winter fashion and trends at the moment, but after recently coming across this editorial I have been giving a strictly Spring/Summer piece a lot of thought.

Let's talk swimsuits.
Is it right to say that a swimsuit is timeless? The kind of timeless that is the trench coat - it is a wardrobe necessity, it stays almost the same every season, yet it is always fresh and in.
I ask this because I see the swimsuits in this editorial and I think that the majority of them can still be worn today - please note that this editorial is from 2003.
For another good example, think of how swimsuits at Emilio Pucci and Missoni, the makers of the chicest and most classic lux swimwear, always keep the same prints and cuts season to season. And from this I ask - can buying a lux swimsuit be considered an investment piece?

Thoughts? xx

Alexander Wang Fall 2012 RTW

2012-02-12T20:39:00.000+02:00

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Alexander Wang Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

The show of the supermodel. Need I say more? xx

Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 RTW

2012-02-12T14:09:00.000+02:00

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Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Dear Rooney Mara,
Your Oscar dress is somewhere in this collection. I just know it.
Perhaps the gown in the third photo, as worn by Joan Smalls? Yes, I would die and go to fashion heaven.

Prabal Gurung makes art that can simply be worn, to own one of his pieces would be a dream come true. This collection seemed to stay very connected to the Spring 2012 collection yet was very fresh. And now, I await the campaign. xx

Helmut Lang Fall 2012 RTW

2012-02-11T12:34:00.000+02:00

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Helmut Lang Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Timeless in an eerie Lang style? I don't know. But I do know that these sharp suits will be a dream work-attire for me, and those over-the-knee suede boots are already on my lust list.
Also, I don't usually pay too much attention to what the designers wear but Nicole and Michael Colovos are looking as chic and cool as their collection, even more perhaps! I love their vibe, and this is just proof that they were made for Helmut Lang.

Other collections I love are Jason Wu and Rag & Bone. This strong presence of the color red I am finding very pleasing. Thoughts? xx

A Fresh Season

2012-02-10T23:34:00.002+02:00

Karolina Kurkova by Alexei Hay for Vogue Turkey February 2012

And now we must say goodbye to the Spring 2012 collections officially..
Welcome Fall 2012, I have been waiting and anticipating.

Predictions for the next New York season? xx

She's No Angel II

2012-02-10T12:12:00.000+02:00

Kate Moss by Steven Klein for W Magazine March 2012
The "Bad Kate" cover.
I think these two covers are some of the most beautiful covers to come out in a while, but which one do you prefer? xx

She's No Angel

2012-02-09T21:03:00.000+02:00

Kate Moss by Steven Klein for W Magazine March 2012

Eerily perfect. xx

Lost in Fashion

2012-02-09T12:34:00.000+02:00

Photos via Harper's Bazaar US March 2012

Come on everyone - spot the designer!
xx

Forever & Eva

2012-02-08T15:17:00.000+02:00

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Eva Herzigova by Txema Yeste for Marie Claire US March 2012

This editorial is gorgeous and everything I love about Marie Claire and Eva also should have graced the cover, instead of Eva Mendez...
But anyways, what I admire most about this, and about Eva Herzigova in general is that on March 10th she will be turning 39. And really, she looks like a hot 22 year old.
I am now inspired and motivated. Thank you Eva. xx

Spin Doctor

2012-02-07T18:02:00.000+02:00

Ali Michael by Bruno Staub for Elle US March 2012
Styled by Joe Zee

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Wake Me Up!

2012-02-06T23:18:00.000+02:00

Emmanuelle Alt along with her crew of French Voguettes, including some of our favorite supermodels (Anja, Karmen, Kendra, and Jasmine) have done their own take of "Wake Me Up (Jitterbug)" by Wham!.

I have never admired a Vogue crew this much in my life. I never thought I would see a Vogue editor in chief rock out... In jeans and sneakers nonetheless!
This video is in honor of the relaunch of Vogue Paris' very fabulous website - Vogue.fr (even if you don't understand French, this is a must have on your bookmark list.)

And to Emmanuelle Alt - you go girl. xx

2012-02-06T12:21:00.000+02:00

Photo via the gorgeous Emilie's blog - My Little Fashion Diary

I miss walking around Paris, feeling that fresh Paris breeze, and turning around to find one of the most beautiful landmarks in the world. I miss Paris' delicious cuisine and it's chic little shops. I miss it all.

Un jour je vais à Paris... xx

Naomi Knows It All

2012-02-05T13:35:00.000+02:00

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Naomi Campbell by Karim Sadli for Harper's Bazaar US March 2012

More photos from what is a fantastic HB issue. Naomi is forever perfect. xx

A Fresh Take

2012-02-04T15:01:00.000+02:00

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Doutzen Kroes by Daniel Jackson for Harper's Bazaar US March 2012

Sending some weekend inspiration your way...
Doutzen is this effortlessly chic woman, a look we have seen a thousand times over yet always looks so fresh and beautiful. My latest love is a three-piece suit on a woman - probably the sexiest and most sophisticated looks for this spring. What is your spring must have? xx

American Pop

2012-02-03T14:03:00.000+02:00

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Abbey Lee Kershaw by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK March 2012
Styled by Francesca Burns

Old Hollywood glamour, the classy pin up, the vintage beauty. I am obsessed. xx

Lady Luxe

2012-02-02T21:25:00.000+02:00

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Karlie Kloss by Mario Testino for Vogue UK March 2012
Styled by Lucinda Chambers

Glamorous and bubbly, sexy and classy.
Everything we love about our Karlie, and about what Vogue UK does best. xx

The Edge of Spring

2012-02-02T13:46:00.000+02:00

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Saskia de Brauw for Zara Spring 2012 Campaign

How is one supposed to save money when you know that the Zara which is 15 minutes away from your house is stocked with some of the most amazing clothes and shoes? Really... HOW? xx

The New Romantics

2012-02-01T19:12:00.001+02:00

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Imogen Morris Clarke by Max Doyle for Vogue Australia March 2012
Styling by Meg Gary

There is something about the soft colors and faded glamour that I love so very much.
The perfect editorial in honor of the beginning our very romantic month, February.
xx

Dark Violet

2012-01-31T23:32:00.000+02:00

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Candice Swanepoel by Daniel Jackson for Prabal Gurung SS12 Campaign

Yes this is actually happening...
Could it be that this is the best campaign season... Ever?
An amazingly fabulous model, with an amazingly fabulous photographer, in the amazingly fabulous Prabal Gurung SS12 collection, posing in an amazingly fabulous way. And I am one very happy lady. xx

Surreal or Real?

2012-01-31T14:43:00.000+02:00

Laura Kampman by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia February 2012

An idea and concept I am loving, done in a very Vogue Italia fashion. xx

Hot Ticket

2012-01-30T23:40:00.000+02:00

Gisele Bundchen by Gilles Bensimon for Elle US May 2000

Perfection, in a very tall and slim Brazilian sort of way.
xx

Kiss from the Matador

2012-01-30T12:33:00.000+02:00

Bianca Balti by Giampaolo Sgura for Vogue Nippon March 2012
Styled by Anna Dello Russo

Well... Not many positive reviews for this editorial but I am loving this! One of the best styled pieces by ADR, one of the best shoots featuring Bianca too.
I have recently been really obsessed with this Spanish style. The whole idea of a Spanish woman, who is always uber chic and mixes classic garments with modern ones while always staying true and being proud of her culture is just incredible. And for the first time, I actually could picture a celebrity in the model's place in this editorial. Not just any celeb though, but Penelope Cruz of course. How perfect would that be...

Speaking on celebrities.... I am not even going to do a SAG Awards post due to great disappointment in our Hollywood ladies. The best dressed goes to Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Haute Couture, but even that was not quite hitting the spot. Anyone else feel the same way? xx

The Shining

2012-01-29T13:46:00.000+02:00

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Ana Beatriz Barros by Lee Broomfield for Elle UK March 2012
Styled by Natalie Wansbrough-Jones

The hauntingly beautiful side to that sporty chic trend we have been blessed with this season.
I can't get enough of this metallic, sparkly, urban cool styling. xx

Girl Guide

2012-01-28T12:24:00.000+02:00

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Jessica Stam by Victor Demarchelier for Harper's Bazaar Australia March 2012

Ok, I promise this is the last editorial I will post from this issue... But I think you can see from these last three posts that the March 2012 issue of HB Australia is phenomenal. Very on trend, with the water/mermaid inspiration and very deep and beautiful with the story editorial featuring a HBA favorite, Marloes Horst.
This editorial is just the sweet cherry on top, featuring the most girly looks of the season on a very girly (looking) Jessica Stam, who looks exceptionally amazing in those Prada bodysuit type pieces.

If you are looking for inspiration - check this issue out! Even the smaller photos next to the articles are gorgeous....
Wishing everyone a great weekend! xx

Wanderlust

2012-01-27T14:08:00.000+02:00

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Marloes Horst by Will Davidson for Harper's Bazaar Australia March 2012

Ladies and gentleman, THIS is how a story editorial featuring a man and woman should be done. The nature, the clothes, the movement. It's as though I can feel the warm breeze too.

As some of you may have noticed, in the previous post (under this one) I made the horrible error of marking a Harper's Bazaar editorial as one from Vogue and this actually did happen due to a tiny mistake made when copying the information of the editorial. So, for today I would love to know how YOU save your editorials and their information (model, photographer, stylist, issue...)? Anything to avoid this embarrassing mistake in the future!
xx

Age of Aquarius

2012-01-26T14:23:00.001+02:00

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Marique Schimmel by Benny Horne for Harper's Bazaar Australia March 2012

Woo, this March12 issue of HBA is perfect, really amazing.
I absolutely love the embellishments with the water and sand in this editorial. To die for. xx

El Estilo Facil

2012-01-23T11:03:00.000+02:00

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Izabel Goulart by Dusan Reljin for Vogue Spain February 2012
Styled by Belen Antolin

Simple and timeless pieces on a gorgeous bombshell of a lady in a laid back sort of editorial.
Perfect. xx

El Simbolo Sexy

2012-01-22T14:17:00.000+02:00

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Barbara Palvin by Hunter & Gatti for Vogue Spain February 2012
Styled by Sara Fernandez

I remember Barbara tweeting about this shoot she was doing for Vogue a long while ago, and I simply wasn't sure what issue it would appear in so I kind of forgot about it... And here it is, so beautiful as anything Barbara does.
Modelinia placed her at number ONE on a list of which models will hit supermodel status in 2012 (here), and I couldn't agree more. I mean, with that face and body.... I have been saying it from day one. xx

JillStuart

2012-01-21T17:06:00.000+02:00

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Daphne Groeneveld for Jill Stuart SS12 Campaign

Campaign suprise of the season. LOVE this!
The fact that the photos are so washed out makes everything so much cooler. xx

Before Sunrise

2012-01-20T22:59:00.000+02:00

Miranda Kerr by Giles Bensimon for Elle US January 2005

Classic, timeless Miranda Kerr. I feel like she was still a baby then.....
xx

beauté

2012-01-20T11:52:00.000+02:00

Aline Weber for Vogue Paris February 2012

I figured since the last post had amazing styling but horrible hair, I would post this since it has very little styling and perfect hair. Just to balance things out :)
Happy weekend everyone. xx

Starlight Express

2012-01-19T18:56:00.000+02:00

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Karlie Kloss & Isabeli Fontana by David Sims for Vogue US February 2012

Styled by Camila Nickerson

Ok, I am not crazy about the hair. But the styling is too good to pass up.

The looks are so modern and feminine, the colors are incredible beautiful.

Argh, but the hair......

Miss Vogue

2012-01-19T11:45:00.000+02:00

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Catherine McNeil for Vogue Paris February 2012
xx

The Artist and His Model

2012-01-18T11:44:00.000+02:00

Gisele Bundchen by Gilles Bensimon for Elle US January 2003
xx

Miss Vuitton

2012-01-17T13:24:00.000+02:00

Daria Werbowy by Inez & Vinoodh for Vogue Paris February 2012

I adore this. LV by Marc Jacobs looks styled perfectly.

The 69th Annual Golden Globes

2012-01-16T21:54:00.000+02:00

I wasn't planning on doing a 'Best Dressed' post, but.. I had a bit of extra time today.
The name of the designer behind each look will be at the end of this post, and these looks are in no particular order! My best dressed goes to Rooney Mara - here.

Leonardo Dicaprio in Georgio Armani
Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci
Zooey Deschanel in Prada
Emma Stone in Lanvin
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace
Charlize Theron in Dior
Nicole Kidman in Versace
Sarah Hyland in Dolce & Gabbana
Jessica Alba in Gucci Premiere (please note - she had a baby only 6 months ago. Look at that tiny waist.)
Nicole Richie in Julien Macdonald
Elle Macpherson in Zac Posen

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Now, who for you is best dressed?? (Doesn't have to be from this list.)
xx

Hello, beautiful

2012-01-16T12:58:00.000+02:00

Rooney Mara wears Nina Ricci at The 69th Annual Golden Globes
I think Lisbeth Salander would approve. xx

It Happened One Night...

2012-01-15T22:56:00.000+02:00

Daria Werbowy & Jake Gyllenhaal by Mario Testino for Vogue US July 2004

As I was saying in the previous post, I am in a very romantic mood and I keep getting reminded of various romantic editorial photos..
Tracking each one down has been a bit hard, but this one was right there in my collection of Vogues. And this happens to be another all time favorite.
I would kill to see Daria and Jake as a real couple, their chemistry is hot. I don't think Vogue has done a Hollywood star+supermodel photoshoot as good as this one, ever.

Sending love your way today! xx

Lace Value

2012-01-15T16:04:00.000+02:00

Codie Young & Rosemary Smith by Nicole Bentley for Vogue Australia October 2010

I am in a very romantic mood today, I was reminded of this editorial, and simply had to post it.
xx

Spring Breeze

2012-01-14T21:00:00.000+02:00

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Daphne Groeneveld by Josh Olins for Vogue China February 2012

No, I can't get enough of these spring editorials.
Nor can I get enough of those Givenchy silver shark tooth necklaces.
Love, love, love. xx

Sharp Shorts

2012-01-13T09:57:00.000+02:00

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Liu Wen by Sebastian Kim for Vogue China February 2012

Styling here by Clare Richardson is divine. The sharp short, paired with the sharp blazer has to be a spring favorite. The look is so chic, and so sophisticated.

What is your top trend for spring 2012? xx

Spring Theory

2012-01-12T18:42:00.002+02:00

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Angela Lindvall by David Roemer for Marie Claire US February 2012

After the ANTM: All Stars season being a complete disaster (other opinions are welcome) I was quite iffy about the new Project Runway: All Stars. But after watching the first episode, I am quite impressed. They really brought back some talented designers and as much as you get from the first episode, it is going to be a pretty damn good season.
The new judges are Georgina Chapman and Isaac Mizrahi. They are quite nice, no Michael and Nina, but they are fabulously dressed and make really good points. It is hosted by Angela Lindvall, who surprisingly is amazing, and so beautiful! The only thing missing is Tim Gunn...

Will you be watching the season? Thoughts? xx

Feel Free

2012-01-11T22:52:00.000+02:00

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Julia Stegner by Greg Kadel for Vogue Germany February 2012

Love, love, love, love, love everything about this. Our beautiful Julia is back at it, and so it Vogue Germany, which is really pleasing.
Some of you may already know, but for those who don't - Germany has a very special place in my heart.
I was a part of a student exchange program twice, in Leipzig and in Dresden, and I flew there with a totally open mind and with a lot of excitement. The German people were so incredible, so warm and open. I will never forget the beauty of Leipzig, the long bike rides around these incredible lakes and green forests, and streets of Berlin, how the bitter cold air couldn't even ruin the excitement and energy the cities had. I long to be back there, I know I will make it back someday...
Anyways, my point is that the German Vogue is one of the more lacking magazines in my opinion, and in my mind where Germans seem to be so good at everything, I find this so disappointing. I pray that each issue be better, and I finally am believing that my prayers have been answered. This Feb.12 cover with Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe is stunning.
I love the beauty of this editorial, I love the pureness, I love the black and white.
Ah. And now I miss Germany even more. xx

Sister Act

2012-01-11T13:14:00.000+02:00

Photogreaphed by Max Vasucu for Vogue Australia February 2012

I have always admired those sister relationships... I know they must fight like crazy, but the good parts are just special.
I know the text is quite small here, but try and read this segment of this issue. The stories are so sweet, and the sisters all look so incredible and glamorous. I am most impressed with the Lively sisters, as I have never seen them together before.

I hope you like this feature as much as I do.. And as always, I wish you a great day! xx

Bali with Tuula

2012-01-10T22:11:00.001+02:00

All images via Tuula - here

Most of you have probably seen there photos already via Tuula, but I had to post them anyways because they feature what is one of my NEED to go destinations.
Bali. A dream.
Anyone else who has been to Bali and want's to share their experience, I will be happy to know it!

And what is your dream destination? I would love to know... xx

2012-01-10T12:37:00.000+02:00

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Coco Rocha in Flare. Don't you just love her? xx

Trompe-l'œil

2012-01-09T12:06:00.000+02:00

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Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2012

"Everything is based on the idea of classics with a fresh, modern take, basics that a girl can make her own...I like the idea of a girl running through the streets at night, splashing in puddles and ripping her nylons, understanding that it makes the outfit that much cooler."

Without a doubt, this is a quote from Wang that really is what his collections are always all about. He always has me coming back, this designer could do no wrong. This collection is everything I wish I had in my closet, and more. So easy, pieces that could be worn in so many different ways. The menswear element that he always seems to throw in his collections is very strong here, yet very sexy. Those sheer plaid-like tops and skirts are pieces I NEED now.
Argh, another collection I die for. Thank you Mr. Wang xx

Game On

2012-01-08T12:17:00.000+02:00

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Candice Swanepoel by Terry Richardson for Harper's Bazaar US February 2012

SS12 is the season where sporty styles won big and I love this editorial for reflecting that!

Clean, chic, sophisticated. Candice looks amazing (as she simply does every time she is seen) and the styling is done so well - by Brana Wolf.

Spring Forward

2012-01-07T19:25:00.000+02:00

Photographed by Daniel Jackson and styled by Francesca Burns for Vogue UK February 2012

The definition of SS12 done perfectly in one multi-model editorial. What is there not to love?
Winter is so over - bring on the heat... xx

Pin-Up Proenza

2012-01-06T12:07:00.000+02:00

Natasha Poly by Willy Vanderperre for Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign

Remember how I mentioned by top three campaigns of each season (here)? Emporio Armani is one of those campaigns that always make the top three, and Proenza seems to always grab the number one spot.
Proenza is one of my absolute favorite brands. Everything they do is simply perfect.

What is your favorite campaign of the season?

May these gorgeous photos lead you to a gorgeous weekend... xx

Top Models

2012-01-05T12:57:00.000+02:00

Photographs by David Sims for Vogue Paris March 2005

In 2005, the girls were just fresh faces. Now they are the faces of a lot that is fashion.
Since the second these girls came into the industry, it is suddenly so hard to imagine the runways without their walks and the magazines without their faces shining through. And how weird is it imagining different girls in their places.... Just think, what would Michael Kors be without Carmen Kass? Calvin Klein without Natalia? Vogue US without Liya and Daria? Victoria's Secret without Doutzen and Gisele? These are some of the most iconic model + brand relationships to me, those printed ads and editorials are those that still are tacked up on my fashion board. It is sometimes a bit funny, and weird, seeing these girls as fresh faces, but everyone has to start somewhere.

xx

A Place In The Sun

2012-01-04T11:38:00.000+02:00

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Marloes Horst & Kendra Spears by Nicole Bentley for Vogue Australia February 2012
Styled by Meg Gray

This looks like a very beautiful, expensive, and luxurious lookbook that would belong Bergdorf's.
I love everything about this, especially that shot with the Armani dress.

Have a nice day everyone! xx

Emporio Ladies

2012-01-03T10:55:00.000+02:00

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Tao Okamoto, Kendra Spears, and Wang Xiao for Emopio Armani SS12

Me and Emporio Armani have a very strange relationship.

I wear Emporio eye glasses (I love them and in fact, I am even wearing them right now) and I have quite a few of their accessories in my closet... Yet when the runway show comes along, I always seem to just skim it and move on, I never have seemed to find something in any of their most recent runway collections that had made me stop and fall in love (or even just stop and like...). But, then their campaigns come out! And I feel like they come out of the blue, their amazing level of taste and perfect model choices always get to me. The Emporio Armani campaigns always are in my top three of the season.

I have never only liked a brand's campaigns. For me, the campaign always came second to the runway show because usually a collection is simply much better the first time you see it, before all of the trends start getting copied everywhere, before celebrities wear it all on the red carpet, and before you have already seen a lot of the looks in print via editorials.

So, does anyone else love a brand because of their campaigns and not their shows? xx

Dakota Will See You Now...

2012-01-02T09:46:00.001+02:00

Photos via Elle UK

Dakota Fanning by David Slijper for Elle UK February 2012
Styled by Anne-Marie Curtis

It is no secret that I am not a fan of celebrities covering fashion magazines.
But for Dakota, and for her sister Elle, I will make an exception.
There is something so appealing about them, and I do actually like reading about what new films they are working on and what designers they are wearing.
Usually celebrities are styled and photographed (and photoshopped) in the same red carpet gowns, in the same poses, every single time. I love how Dakota and Elle's photos are not the same old 'celebrity' photographs, and how stylists can take some major fashion risks on the girls, like by putting them in more high fashion runway looks and edgier styles. I also love how mature and talented they are, and how they are true actors in their films, which is incredibly refreshing.

I know the girls have quite a few films coming out this year, so may this be the first of many covers in this new year.
I am dying for Vogue US to do Dakota, which could potentially be one of Vogue US's greatest. But we will just wait and see, xx

The Best of Editorial - 2011 (Part 3)

2011-12-31T19:12:00.000+02:00

This is it everyone! This post sums up what to me were the best editorial shots of 2011, along with the trends and runways looks that dominated.

As for the photo sources, they are a mix of my own scans, from fashion gone rogue, and the fashion spot.
For any information of any of the photos, such as the exact source, and where you can find the full editorial - contact me.

And as for the new year, I am so excited. 2011 was an interesting year, it was colorful and controversial. Makes you wonder what 2012 has stored for us.....
All I know is that I will be starting on a very good note, with high hopes to start university. My resolutions are to get in (better) shape, to go to (at least) five new countries, to move on to becoming fluent in French, and to start eating healthy.
To you I wish happiness, good health, and success. May this year bring many new trends, and many fresh inspirations. Thank you for always coming back to my blog and supporting me. I love you all!!!

Welcome 2012,
xx
Arden

The Best of Editorial - 2011 (Part 2)

2011-12-30T14:17:00.000+02:00

For those who are wondering: Yes, for these posts I did look through what feels like hundreds of fashion magazines so I could find the absolute highlights. You will notice that some of the photos chosen come from editorials that are not exactly this year's strongest, but I went and chose the photos that spoke to me, told me a story. I also looked for the photos that best showcased this year's trends and runway looks.
This year's editorial trends go hand in hand with the runway trends as they should..... Beach and water influences, neon and bright colors, Asian influences, floral prints and flowers, garments fit for goddess', and a very minimal look seem to dominate fashion in 2011.

What do you think was the best trend of 2011? xx

The Best of Editorial - 2011 (Part 1)

2011-12-29T07:56:00.000+02:00

So, I have a huge three part post set up featuring the best editorial shots of the year.
I really try not to add photos that were parts of previous posts, which is quite difficult since there are a LOT of classics, but I will honor my promise of always keeping it fresh.
Enjoy, xx

The Best of Covers - 2011

2011-12-27T15:22:00.000+02:00

All photos via the TOPCOAT facebook page - here - there are plenty more where these came from.

Obviously the i-D covers proved to be some of my favorites, along with various Vogues, Elles, Bazaars, and more, this was a very impressive year. The models got hotter, photographers are sharper, and the fashion - simply perfect.

Do you have a favorite from this year that I didn't include in this post? I'd love to know...
And for any information on any of these covers, don't hesitate to ask... xx

Cuestion De Piel

2011-12-26T14:23:00.000+02:00

Christina Tosio for Elle Spain January 2012

I love this editorial for it's easy glamour rocker chic nineties beauty.

However. It might just be me, but does that second photo look like a copy of a Kate Moss favorite? Anyone?
Hope your holiday is going beautifully <3 xx

2011-12-24T18:31:00.000+02:00

Ana Beatriz Barros by Ellen von Unwerth

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!!!!
I hope you all have a time filled with beautiful memories, delicious food, happiness, and obv gorgeous clothes.

Where will you be this Christmas, and what will you be wearing?

Love you all! xx

Hawaii, Bombay...

2011-12-23T19:14:00.000+02:00

(images via tfs)

Britt Maren by Steven Pan for Vogue Espana January 2012
Styled by Brian Mollay

The island and Indian influences are exciting, fresh, and uplifting.
I love seeing these prints everywhere from Stella McCartney and Givenchy to Chanel.
Especially during this not so white, but definitely freezing holiday season spent working and studying - I am dreaming of colors, and a far away paradise. I find comfort knowing I can at least be wearing it. xx

Karlie Kloss by Hedi Slimane

2011-12-21T09:26:00.000+02:00

images via tfs.
Karlie photographed by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Nippon February 2012

I saw these photos and stared at them for a long time, thanking an always pleasing Vogue Nippon for making one of my dream editorials happen.
I mean, it doesn't get much better than this. Hedi takes some of the most exquisite photos, and Karlie can make any photo amazing. Together - perfection.

xx

BNB

2011-12-20T12:00:00.000+02:00

Bambi Northwood-Blyth by Natalia Alaverdian for Harper's Bazaar Russia January 2012
Styled by Natalie Joos

A new favorite from Bambi, and styling work by Joos.
There two need to pair up more often! xx

Made to be Happy

2011-12-17T17:10:00.000+02:00

Anna Selezneva by Andreas Sjodin for Vogue Nippon January 2012

This is one of those editorials that makes you stop and think for a minute.
There is something so beautiful and pure about this, Anna and her gorgeous smile and natural hair is very refreshing. But there is the sort of nun-like religiously conservative styling which makes me think of Anna as this religious girl who just committed a sin, and is loving every minute of it.

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend. xx

Dare to Flare

2011-12-16T20:04:00.000+02:00

Caroline Trentini by Craig McDean for Vogue US January 2012

Caroline is back in Vogue doing what she does best! This is incredibly exciting to me, since she is my ultimate Vogue favorite.
The flaring details are amazing. Really loving a curvy + tailored together, the looks featured here are so perfect.
Unfortunately, nothing here would look good on my body type (which is tiny and curvy) so I do not Dare to Flare... The question is, do you? xx

Swing Time

2011-12-15T13:41:00.000+02:00

Carla Paget, Caroline Issa, Amber Le Bon, Sarah Ruba, Abbey Lee Kershaw, and Devon Aoki by Norman Jean Roy for Vogue US January 2012

Not only is the cover of this issue brilliant (Maryl Streep's first!! - here) but there is an amazing feature where today's It girls wear the latest designer statement earrings. Each girl wears the ones that seem to fit her look best, and the photographs are simply gorgeous.
Highlight - "I don't get many opportunities to wear designer tomatoes on my ears."
xx

Rush Hour

2011-12-14T16:36:00.000+02:00

Bette Franke by Benny Horne for Harper's Bazaar Australia Dec11/Jan12

This is classic cool of the season, exactly how I would imagine the ultimate Wang girl would go about her day.
It's safe to say that I am in love with this editorial. xx