I do have a soft spot for Julie Ordon. I think she is naturally beautiful, infectiously positive, absolutely adorable and had an amazing smile. Every time she appears in a magazine, I feel very happy. Frankly, I think the girl deserves a lot more exposure. Doesn’t she look gorgeous in this story from the December 2011 issue of Elle Italia?
Photo source: Elle Italia December 2011
We wore them as underwear and then outerwear and showed a little bit here or there and now it looks like we won’t need our bras at all, after all the efforts and thoughts.
So far neither Gucci nor Alberta Ferretti used this delicate piece of every woman’s wardrobe to stimulate imagination or provide extra coverage or support. Instead they went all sheer and bra-less giving the world a chance to see it all as nature intended.
What do you think? I feel that it’s definitely a good way to go if you are watching your spendings because no longer a girl would need to worry about buying both a Gucci sheer blouse AND a gorgeous La Perla bra to match, but concentrate all her financial efforts on the blouse only.
It would definitely be a treat for every man’s eyes, particularly those lacking an ability to imagine things whenever the view is obstructed. On the other hand the trend can be definitely dangerous when introduced as a daywear because it will certainly affect the traffic and increase the number of accidents both on the road and in the workplace.
Should you feel like embracing the look, do consider a blazer. After all, some things are still best to be left unseen no matter how beautiful they might be.
Photo sources: Vogue Russia September 2010, Gucci Fall 2012, Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear
Fell in love with this dress after watching Gucci Spring 2012 collection streamed on-line earlier today. It’s so simple, chic and sensual in a way it moves and the back view can totally catch you off guard. It would be a dream to have this piece one day.
Second editorial featuring Natalia this week, but I just had to post it. This time it’s The Craft of Seduction, a story from Love magazine photographed by Alasdair McLellan and styled by Katie Grand. Here Natalia Vodianova is wearing unique pieces borrowed from Gucci’s archives to celebrate the company’s 90s Anniversary. I love Love for the unique experience and gorgeous imagery.
Photo source: Love #6 2011
It’s time to talk about Fall 2011 and I am going to begin with my favourite make-up and hair looks that I found the most inspiring. My personal favourites are the natural sun-kissed faces at Michael Kors, “luxurious and expensive” make-up at Roland Mouret, very lady-like polished looks at Carolina Herrera and Yves Saint Laurent and stunning lips at Gucci.
I also like the fact that the natural carefully defined eyebrows got attention they deserve.
Needless to say that the hair is simply perfect, too – the non-fussy lacquered do’s, side partings, low pony-tail or chic bun styles are feminine, but at the same time sharp and groomed, and so very simple to create. The latter is particularly important to bear in mind because every extra minute spent under a cosy duvet on a dark sleepy winter morning is more precious compared to the additional time needed for a complicated hair related extravaganza. Instead you just gather the hair in a stylish ponytail (or proceed one step further “enveloping” the hair into a reverse bun as Orlando Pita did for Carolina Herrera show) and move the parting depending on your mood and choice of outfit. Easy!
I did a bit of browsing to find out what products were used to make-up the faces at Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Michael Kors and Roland Mouret, and here’s some useful information in case you feel like re-creating them at home.
Carolina Herrera Fall 2011 by Diane Kendal for M.A.C. via Vogue Beauty
Skin: subtle foundation with a blend of faint pink blush (Angel) on the cheeks.
Eyes: “classic and clean” with the thinnest sweep of black cream liner very close to the lashes and “extended out just a bit”.
Lips: use a small brush to apply small amount of M.A.C. Prince Noir to outline the lips first and then – fill them. Keep the surface soft and matte by blotting off the excess with a folded tissue.
Gucci Fall 2011 by Pat McGrath via Allure Beauty
Skin: CoverGirl NaturelLux foundation applied with fingertips to even out skin tone followed by a dusting of powder around the nose, eyelids, and brows to cut any shine and set the foundation. No blush.
Eyes: A tiny barely there amount of taupe eye shadow in Tapestry Taupe on lids, beige eyeliner in the inner corners, plus layers and layers of CoverGirl NaturelLux mascara. Groomed eyebrows.
Lips: a mix of four products: a deep red lip pencil that both lined and filled in the mouth; a dark, blackened-burgundy lipstick dabbed on with a flat brush; a lighter, true-red lipstick tapped onto the middle of the lips; and finally, gloss.
Michael Kors Fall 2011 by Dick Page for Shiseido
Skin: start with Shiseido Perfect Refining foundation to cover any redness and blemishes, then dust with Shiseido Translucent loose powder from the mid-cheek to lower jawline only. No concealer.
Shiseido bronzer was applied from the hollow of the cheek area and diffused towards the jawline (the bronzer shade was dependent on the model’s skin tone).
Eyes: first using a fluffy brush apply Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye colour in bronze/taupe-like Sable (BR709) along the upper and lower lash line, blend well to diffuse the colour. Follow with Shiseido Eyeliner in Brown (#2) applied along the upper lash line and a couple of coats of black mascara on the top lashes.
Lips: Shiseido Perfect Rouge in Dune (BE310)
Photo sources: style.com, elle.com, tfs
