Another Linda moment today. This editorial is just a month apart away from the story I posted last week, but it’s a perfect example of chameleon appearance Linda was famous for. All gone the blonde locks replaced by a super short brunette hair cut. Just brilliant.
Photo source: Harper’s Bazaar April 1995
Photo source: Vogue China November 2008, Elle Brazil April 2012, Harper’s Bazaar UK August 2011, Kate Moss April 1998, Vogue UK October 2008, L’Officiel Paris June/July 2012, Vogue UK December 2007, Vogue UK October 2009, Vogue UK January 2002
Want to know what’s been bothering me for the last few days? Hair-do’s. We have been invited to a wedding and sorting my hair is proving to be much more complicated than deciding on an outfit. The outfit was sorted in 5 minutes. I am wearing Dvf’s Taffy from Spring 2006 collection, my flower t-bar sandals from 2004 or something like that and a clutch given to me by a special friend. The idea of a hair-do was a simple bun sort of like Lily Bass (or the photo above), very simple-classic-classy style that would compliment the shape of the dress better than long waves. The problem is that my hair, being all natural, untreated, silky and plentiful (not complaining here), doesn’t seem to hold anything, including the bun or hair pins. Highly frustrating, I tell you (here I really am complaining a little). Oh, and I really REALLY do not like using a few liters of hair products on my mane either.
So right now I have another 24 hours to practise that do or go for a ponytail. I will report back next week. Maybe even get a chance to shoot myself – the outfit, hair, make-up and all. As a preview – these are the shoes I picked for the big day.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Always yours,
Photo source: Vogue UK June 2011, personal
Since I’ve come across this Laundry campaign video from 2011 I kept playing it on repeat. Isn’t that Haunt You song by Nicole Simone just wonderful? Already downloaded my fix from itunes.
What is it about stripes that make them so attractive and addictive? How can a thin line be the shortest and straight way to elegance and chic whatever the budget? Coco was such a genius when she introduced the world to a Breton top. I wonder if we would ever notice it without her impact on our taste…
My favourite choices are always navy and blue stripes because those are the colours I adore and wear a lot. Adding them to solid pieces, a pair of denim blue jeans, white or blue dress or a white summer skirt or trousers, make the outfit feel so flirty, classy and very current. My other little rules are…
* never wearing more than one stripy piece at a time, whether it is a top or pair of shoes
* wearing horizontal lines on top and vertical on the bottom
* being very selective when it comes to the length of my tops as a shorter one can definitely square you out
* spending a bit more on timeless items like cashmere jumper, classic shirt or cardi that I will wear for years and years and less on tops and tees that will be worn day in and day out, washed a lot and most likely lose their pristine appearance within a couple of seasons
* playing with stripy accessories for just a touch of fun and definitely choosing budget-friendly options when it comes to jewellery, sunglasses, hats and bags (sometimes this even applies to shoes as long as they are adorable and comfortable – no.15 below is a perfect example)
* adding a gold piece of jewellery or statement necklace (pearls or crystals or both) to a basic outfit for creating a different mood.
How do you wear your stripes?
Long-sleeve tops (left to right): Boat-neck long sleeved top by Uniqlo (£14.90), Henley striped cotton top by J.Crew (£25), Sparkle striped sweater by Crumpet (£299), Striped jumper by Commes des Garcons (£234).
Dresses (left to right): Short sleeved striped dress by Sakai Luck (£270), also available in sleeveless option, Striped cotton tank dress by Sonia Rykiel (£305), Striped cotton dress by Mango (£22), Belted tunic dress by Oasis (£45).
Tops and blazers (left to right): Striped knit top by Fendi (£626), Stripe boat top by Oasis (£40), Stripe blazer by Smythe (£469), Cream sailor stripe blazer by Steffen Schraut (£139)
Bottoms (let to right): Invitation Galindo skirt by Hobbs (£110), Dapper striped linen blend shorts by J.Crew (£65), Striped shorts by Sonia Rykiel (£50), slouchy striped cotton twill shorts by Sara Berman (£80)
Click to shop: 1. Wide brim white straw fedora by Forever21 (£10.65), 2. Raffia braid fedora by Hat Attack (£89, for lucky US-based fashionistas available for £54 here), Nicole sun hat by Laundry (£46), 4. Meredith striped canvas wedge sandals by Charlotte Olympia (£565), 5. Bead & Sequin stripe clutch by Forever 21 (£18.75), 6. Stripe strap watch by AK Anne Klein (£37.21), 7. Duo of multi-coloured bangles by Promod (£11), 8. Wayfarer sunglasses by Forever 21 (£3.80), 9. Dashwood striped cashmere scarf by Ascher (£345), 10. Barca stripe espadrilles by Soludos (£30), 11. Slingback pumps by Ballin (£349), 12. Blue stripe ankle strap heels by Dollybird (£45), 13. Weatherbee eyelet and feather courts by JW Anderson for Aldo Rise (£125), 14. Retro sunglasses by Dior (£219.89), 15. Hope stripe ankle strap espadrilles by Rocket dog (£36), 16. Canvas striped bowling bag by Marla London (£33.75), 17. Aldridge patent leather striped tote bag by Ri2K (£75), 18. Stripe canvas tote by Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren (£88).
If this selection isn’t enough, feel free to stop by my Currently Obsessed page to see more.
Photo source: Elle US June 2007
“Youthfulness is about how you live,
not when you were born.”
Karl Lagerfeld
Photo source: Cosmopolitan UK May 2012
I’ve started a photo album on Facebook to collect my favourite fashion magazines covers and wanted to share a few here just to highlight such an event. For me, a good cover is the one that doesn’t feature a celebrity and awakens positive emotions in me. Unfortunately these days an unforgettable magazine cover is such a rarity that I can remember most of them by heart.
Photo source: Vogue Italia March 1992, Vogue UK January 1990, Vogue Italia May 1993, Vogue Germany May 1990, Vogue Germany March 2010, Vogue Korea May 2006, Vogue Korea May 2007, Vogue Korea August 2003, Vogue Russia 2002, Vogue Paris March 2012, Vogue Mexico June 2012
