"A weird creature" de Steve Reed
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
¿Fresa?
Basado en la imagen “Starwberry” de Jeff Kubina, e inspirado en las obras “Lust” de eydam y “The Core” de kingnathan
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
London 'High Tea' Style - Feliz Aniversario J!
Happy Birthday J!
For those who saw my previous post with the gorgeous Aqua Green silk frilled Burberry Prorsum dress (worn by Agyness Deyn), you may have guessed that the 'mystery girl' is non other than...my gorgeous sister (we'll call her E)! She and my little sister J went for High Tea at Kensington Palace to kick-off a week of celebrations (it's J's b'day today: HAPPY BIRTHDAY J!)
I asked E to take some shots and hinted that I might post them here (my sisters don't really check my blog unless I ask them to, eg. when I said I posted pics of the shoes they gave me for my birthday). E asked whether they'd have to 'do silly poses also'. I told her "No, and if I looked like you & J, I wouldn't have to either!". Aren't they gorgeous ? Nothing like being comfortable in your own skin (wish I had their confidence and photogenicness) Miss them terribly!
J wears: Dress: Burberry Prorsum (this is from my favourite ever collection by Christopher Bailey)
Coat: Burberry bell-sleeve tweed
Shoes: Miu Miu sueded Tie-Dye Pumps
Clutch: Topshop Sueded Tie-Dye (I found this for her when I went for a 36hr visit to London in March)
I've asked my sister what those pink 'marshmallows' are in her hair, so cute! (p.s. I just found out they're silk rosettes!)
E wears:
Dress: I asked last night what this was, she bought it in NYC and can't remember who it's by, but I'm pretty sure it's by Tracy Reese (love the lace!)
Jacket: Burberry (Prorsum, I think)
Gloves: Burberry (leather - they gave me a gorgeous pair in orange that I love)
Bag: Patent Wine Burberry clutch/bag (so cute!)
Shoes: Robert Robert
Bracelet: I just spotted the bracelet I gave her for her birthday this year by Swarovski, it's stunning! It has several semi-precious stones with gold/crystal trimming, without being blingy...
Better picture of the Burberry Prorsum dress my sister wore under the coat in the pic above
I'm so in love with this dress, I absolutely loved all the gorgeous prints Christopher Bailey used for that Spring collection, and I didn't even like floral prints that much then! Shame the flash washed out the dress, but I just had to add this photo, how I'd love to be in that dress in such lush surroundings, and next to my sister (she can wear something else, haha!).
PS. I can't believe how brown my sister is, and she said it snowed in London! She's browner than me! Guess it's all those trips to Amalfi, Greek Islands, etc...Ah, life's so unfair!
Later that night they partied at Westbourne House...J tied her long Maxi dress so she wouldn't trip and fall whilst dancing. Good thinking Ninety-Nine! She never remembers the name of the designer of this dress (she bought 2 other dresses from this same designer, and everytime I ask her who it's by, she forgets the name), love the red bow at the waist!
Love how E 'punked' the Burberry Prorsum dress up with the studded belt, she also wore these gorgeous Chloe studded sandals with them...Must ask E who that clutch is by, love the dangling crystals! *sigh* I just had another look at that dress, it's just gorgeous. (n.b. Just asked E., the clutch is DKNY, purchased in NYC)
Funnily, before my sisters moved to London, they used to 'pay me out' for having a designer-filled wardrobe (they weren't much into International designers then). Moving to London has afforded them access to so many designers & stores from which to choose from (whereas I rely mostly on the internet). When I went to visit last year, E was showing me recent purchases (something I miss doing since we lived in the same city), and showed me a Hussein Chalayan top she bought for £10! AND...she didn't even know who Hussein Chalayan was! I'm SO living in the wrong city! Living in London not only provides more to choose from fashion-wise, but also more opportunities to wear amazing clothes, as there is amazing fashion everywhere you turn, in every style! I have learnt to 'subdue' my fashion in order to 'fit' into my surroundings, something I'm trying to revert...
Needless to say with so many amazing shops, department stores, labels & sales, my sisters' wardrobes have far surpassed mine (they used to envy mine, and now, how the tables have turned!). They should be the ones blogging, not I! Except they don't have the interest nor time to do so...
Minotauros modernos (3)
Animana híbrida transgénica vaca-humana "yell super cow" de videoplacebo a.s.
Grant Wood, autor del famoso cuadro "Gótico Americano", afirmaba haberse dado cuenta de que todas las ideas realmente buenas que había tenido, se le habían ocurrido mientras ordeñaba una vaca.
Ver otra vaca-humana de videoplacebo a.s. en "yell blurred cow"
Grant Wood, autor del famoso cuadro "Gótico Americano", afirmaba haberse dado cuenta de que todas las ideas realmente buenas que había tenido, se le habían ocurrido mientras ordeñaba una vaca.
Ver otra vaca-humana de videoplacebo a.s. en "yell blurred cow"
Magritte revisitado (22)
Magritte se definía, no como un artista, sino como “un hombre que piensa”. En su obra Clairvoyance (Clarividencia) se representa a sí mismo pintando un pájaro con las alas desplegadas mientras observa un huevo como modelo.
Clairvoyance-Take two de darkdonkey, Magritte's clairvoyance de gravityx9 y Clarividencia del audio de Damknom, son tres reinterpretaciones de esta obra.
Clairvoyance-Take two de darkdonkey, Magritte's clairvoyance de gravityx9 y Clarividencia del audio de Damknom, son tres reinterpretaciones de esta obra.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Payaso triste
Av. Alcalde Lorenzo Carbonell, Alicante. 17/10/2008
“Vuestra alegría es vuestra tristeza sin mascara. Y el mismo pozo del que mana vuestra risa, ha estado con frecuencia lleno de lágrimas.”
El Profeta, Gibran Khalil Gibran
Dedicado a mi amigo Juanma de ANIMACIONES 12 MAGOS. No existe alegría sin tristeza. Tú sigue repartiendo de la primera, que de la segunda ya hay otros muchos empeñados en que tengamos de sobra.
TGIF with Chloe & a Touch of Vintage
Wore this out for drinks & dinner with friends on Friday:Belt: Chain rope vintage belt (was mom's too)
Shoes: Dior Extreme Pythons
Bag: Chloe large lambskin Bracelet bag
(www.firstview.com)
This is my undoubtedly my favourite bag, which I've had for years (and that's starting to show). The leather is butter soft, and I love the large bracelet brass handle (which can be changed to a leather strap that I pretty much never use), the tiny gold/brass studs, and the fact that I can fit a 1.5L bottle of water, and everything else I ever need to carry (including a spare pair of sandals/thongs if I'm partying).
I truly miss the Phoebe Philo days at Chloe, and absolutely loved this collection, which I consider one of her iconic collections (Spring 2003). I don't think things have been the same since she left, but it'll be interesting to see what direction Hannah MacGibbon takes with the label. Her Spring 2009 collection appears to be stearing Chloe back to a 'girlier' direction, but it's early days yet.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Matrioska de criptodídimos
Una matrioska de criptodídimos encarna una monstruosidad anatómica en la que cada gemelo está escondido dentro de los otros en sucesión no infinita, circunscrita a los tamaños celulares considerados máximo y mínimo (El tamaño máximo de una célula está limitado por una relación volumen-superficie que permita el intercambio de nutrientes y desechos con el exterior, y el tamaño mínimo, por el volumen más pequeño en el que pueden disponerse sus componentes esenciales).
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Agyness Deyn, a Mermaid in Burberry, and Who's that Girl?
Ex-face of Burberry Agyness Deyn - a vision in this Burberry Prorsum dress.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Let's Go to the Movies & Shop for Inspiration
The lovely H of Candid Cool recently posted on her movie inspirations, and I've been meaning to post on mine, but as I found out, finding movie stills of the outfits I have in mind was not as easy as I remembered. Still, here are some of the movies that I love for the fashion:
Gladiator
As you may know, I absolutely love the grecian draped look, and this movie did not disappoint in this department. There were many lavish costumes worn by Connie Nielsen, but the one above (although not very clear) was my favourite due to its simplicity.
Hero
This movie by Zhang Yimou is one of my favourite movies. Incredibly ravishing, stylistic, and with an ingenious use of colour, the movie was divided into 'red', 'white', 'blue' and 'green' (I couldn't find a picture of 'blue'). This made for a truly stunning movie to watch, there was beauty in the movement and action, and the flowy Chinese costumes were just divine.
In the Mood for Love
When walking out of the movies after seeing 'In the Mood for Love', I had a huge craving for wonton noodle soup, and every single Cheong Sam (hope I spelt that right) that Maggie Cheung wore in this movie. With her lithe figure, and slow sensual walk up and down the streets of 50's Shanghai, Maggie Cheung has never made this Chinese dress look hotter. There were Cheong Sam's in a multitude of gorgeously delicious fabrics, my favourite being a silk floral organza that left me drooling. There wasn't much dialogue in this movie, but the dresses spoke volumes to me.
Amelie
I'm afraid my pictures above don't really show much of the wardrobe in 'Amelie', but it conveys a general feel of this amazing movie, which is also one of my favourites, along with 'A very long engagement' & 'Priceless' - all featuring the gorgeous Audrey Tautou. With a clever use of red and green throughout the movie, Amelie wore very cute & very Parisian outfits, that added to this amazingly magical movie.
A very long engagement
Another brilliant and beautiful movie by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (same director as 'Amelie'). Set during World War I, the costumes are just divine. The outfit above was my absolute favourite (shame I couldn't find a better picture), and I would happily wear it today.
Priceless (Hors De'Prix)
Seems like all the movies I've posted (with the exception of Gladiator) are all my favourite movies, and not just for the fashion, although it was absolutely breathtaking in 'Priceless'. As a modern-day Holly Golightly in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Tautou's character had a penchant for high fashion labels and anything luxurious, and her wardrobe was just that, dressing in top French fashion from head-to-toe, she was drop-dead-gorgeous.
n.b. All photos from Amelie, A very long Engagement & Pricessless are from www.audrey-tautou.org
There are so many more movies that inspire me fashion-wise, but I could be here forever. What are your favourite movie inspirations for fashion?
Saucy Lulu - Where Art Thou?
Years ago, I stumbled across some pieces by Saucy Lulu, a Los Angeles designer whose pieces I found incredibly unique, yet were very hard-to-find. It seems like it's even harder to find anything on Saucy Lulu now, as I can't find anything on her recently. Has anyone spotted her, or her designs recently?
Blouse: Saucy Lulu
Shorts: Garcons Comme Boy
Pumps: Christian Louboutin Electric Blue Simples 85mm
I love this top for so many reasons, including the gorgeous vintage cloth (almost like a muslin) which is subtly beaded & sequenced, the off-shoulder design (I love off-shoulder tops/dresses!), the large kimono sleeves, and the in-built large sash which ties at the back.
As I recently thought of Saucy Lulu, I went to my wardrobe to reach for another of her tops, and...couldn't find it! Not only could I not find it, I realized I had not seen it in the 2 years I've lived in the present house, which left me very upset, as I have no idea where it is, but at least I have a picture of it:
I love the 'sportiness' of this top's design (especially the trimming), which dresses down this otherwise over-the-top silk chiffon blouse, complete with a beaded toucan. I am determined to find this top now, and hope that soon I can take a close-up photo of it. Wish me luck!
Shoes close-up
Monday, October 20, 2008
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