"Fashion is not properly a matter of taste (for it may be extremely antagonistic to taste), but a matter of mere vanity in order to appear distinguished."
Immanuel Kant
Photo source: Vogue September 2005
Showing posts with label Karen Elson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Karen Elson. Show all posts
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Monday, 2 January 2012
It happened one night
It was a magical night. The new year came and stayed bringing the future closer. All the beautiful sparkling dresses we wore that night became a memory that just happened… one night.
I picked this fashion story because of the title, but even more for the image above – probably my favourite of all the photos of Karen I’ve ever seen. Sparkling, infectiously happy and incredibly sexy.
Photo source: Vogue US March 2000
Monday, 28 November 2011
Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2007
This time my fashion week is dedicated to one of the most amazing and influential designers in fashion history - Yves Saint Laurent. This campaign was chosen because, in my opinion, it perfectly reflected the elegant, luxurious and youthful essence of the brand as well as the vision of Saint Laurent, and showcasted some of the most beautiful pieces from a stunning collection designed by Stefano Pilati. The images are so strong, sensuous and mesmerising that they capture your attention like a magic magnet.
Photo source: Yves Saint Laurent Campaign Spring 2007
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
The butterfly effect
Often there’s an item that travels from editorial to editorial giving us a craving or allergy, which, luckily for us, is a seasonal thing. On the other hand, this Philip Treacy’s Butterfly Mask seems to have no time boundaries. Ageless beauty. An object of Art. Totally fascinating. Absolutely unforgettable.
Photo source: Veruschka circa 1968, Elle US April 2003, Harper’s Bazaar US August 2009, Vogue Paris October 2010, Vogue Russia December 2010, Love Ball 2011
Monday, 5 September 2011
Hello Autumn
September... The sun is still summery bright, but it only touches your face with a soft warm ray if you look up. The air is becoming crisp and transparent, it smells of golden leaves, earth, berries and bonfires. The world is slowing down, becoming quiet and falling asleep.
I open my wardrobe to pull out gorgeously warm cashmere, soft wools and delicate silks and dream of long walks in a country and cosy evenings I’m going to spent wrapped in a massive blanket, curling up in a chair with a cup of coffee, chocolate and a book. Beautiful season has arrived and this stunning editorial is a most perfect way to start celebrating.
What do you love about autumn the most?
Photo source: Vogue Italia March 2000
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Awards and 7 things about me
I have recently received two special awards, including the Best Blog Awards from from Alyssa and Stylish Blogger Award from Joy. Thank you so much, girls! I also want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who’s been visiting my little blog, followed, took time to leave a comment or send an email – you make me smile and add lots of little special moments to my life every day. Thank you!
According to the rules I must mention the person who gave me the award, tell you seven things about me, complete a “My Favourites” list and nominate seven other blogs. The nominees will have to do to the same.
Favourite colour: green, but I also love orange, blue and dusty rose
Favourite song: anything by Carla Bruni
Favourite dessert: honey torte (it’s a Russian recipe and I will definitely share it with you some time in autumn)
Biggest pet peeve: clothes that are a size too small
When you are upset, you: cry, cuddle with Oscar
Favourite pet: English cocker spaniel (Oscar, the pupster)
Black or White: white
Biggest fear: disability
Best feature: brain
Everyday attitude: being a little bit in love
What is perfection? Something that takes our breath away
Guilty pleasure: shopping for shoes, books and scented candles
7 things about me
A few months ago I’ve become a vegetarian. At the moment I am a happy lacto-ovo veggie and enjoying the way I feel and look – my skin got so much better!
I’ve been using the same perfume for the last 5 years or so. It’s my comfort blanket and the fragrance is like a part of me now.
If I were to choose a very special ball gown, I’d want to have this Dolce&Gabbana dress from their Spring 2009 Ready-t0-Wear collection. This is my fairy-tale dress.
Sometimes I really want to dye my hair into a gorgeous shade of autumn red. I was a redhead once and loved it, but then decided to go back to my natural colour and I guess, at the end nature knows best…
My favourite artists are Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres and Dali. Ingres' works are incredible and I think I was drawn to his art because the paintings looked so alive and it was hard to believe that somebody is so talented to be able to paint like that.
Louise de Broglie Countess d'Haussonville
Dali awakes something inside me. I was lucky enough to see some of his original works and was surprised how emotional and intense this experience was!
Apparition of the face of Aphrodite of Cnidus
We paid more for the shoes I wore on my wedding day than for the entire wedding itself.
I watched “The Devil Wears Prada
Now I would like to pass these awards to the following blogs, in no particular order:
Photo source: Vogue Spain July 2011, Tush 2007, Elle Czech Republic 2010, Vogue China July 2009, Marie Claire US 2010, scan from Art Work of Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, google images, Vogue Russia April 2011, The Devil Wears Prada Promo
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