Sunday, 23 August 2015

Moschino: Mo-skee-no

Moschino, as Vogue named them “Italian fashions younger naughty sister” and the brand is just that. Fun and playful with a brand image that has been present and true since the start. Franco Moschino broke onto the scene in 1983. Franco was liberal in his designs (exhibit a- A plastic binbag for a dress) and always kept with the frame of mind that fashion should be based around the way that people want to dress, not should. His loud and vibrant character shone through this design and creative movement.

 Like most great revolutionists in the fashion industry their talent is often taken away from us at young age. Franco died in 1994 from a AIDs related illness, leaving his right hand woman and assistant, Rossella Jardini, to carry on his legacy.  Just before the 30th Birthday of Moschino, Jeremy Scott, a previous intern for the brand from the US was appointment the new creative director. Scott has brought live back to the brand in his recent collections. Using pop culture and the commercial loving ideals of this generation. From Barbie to Franco’s original bear design, Moschino has never been so popular. All sorts of Celebrities, from pop queens like Madonna to pop non-conformists like Miley, have sported the fun and original designs. Katy Perry, previously this year, was announced to be Moschino’s new face and brand ambassador.  I believe Moschino is so popular today because of the hype it’s creating on social media platforms. Tapping into a generation that is ever present online, encouraging them to share their love for fresh new designs that incorporate nostalgic 80’s/90’s cartoons and figures on popular faces in the music industry. Some will argue that the garments too much of a high price tag for prints and designs that push boundaries. However, I agree with Vogue in a sense that its fun and show stopping…so why not join the hype. Despite Katy Perry being slated at "The worst dressed" at the Met Gala Ball, I adore the graffiti dress. The combination of lady like silouettes and punchy hiphop inspired NYC graffiti. I prefer Gigi in the dress, probably because it's paired with soft makeup and hair unlike Miss Perry's sharp cropped hair and heavy eye makeup.

Saturday, 22 August 2015

Fashion Hate: Death to the Seventies

Its pretty hard to miss the fringed details and terracotta colours that are swamping the high street at the moment. The Seventies is back with a vengeance! Unflattering shapes and silhouettes are everywhere; from the designers to the big high street names.



Its expected that the Bohemian style comes back time and times again for the festival season; but doesn't anyone else think its getting old? How many times can we reinvent the Fringed Suede Duffle Bag or Indigo Denim. I guess I'm looking for something new and fresh for AW15, a transition. Instead of sliding from Boho summers to 70's winter.


Its pretty ironic; the 'free hippy loving' style use to be my thing a year back. With sheep shearling gilets and a floppy felt fedoras. But I feel fashion is ever changing and self-reinvention is key.

Hate list
  • Gross dark oranges and tans. Not sharp, just shit.
  • Seventies is not rain proof! Suede shoes: ruined, miscoloured, soggy feet. Flared jeans and jumpsuits: constantly wet around the ankles.
  • Floppy hats: yes quite luxe and glam BUT the wind is your biggest enemy and the hat is pretty much the same as blinkers for a horse! (Past experience: I nearly got ran over as I didn't see the car because of THE STUPID HAT)
  • Don't even get me started about florals. Florals; wishy washy patterns that look repulsive alone and even worst clashed.
  • The smell of vintage garments. Hello loft insulation.
  • What figure? Okay, so any boyish figure is going to pull of this silhouette like a dream.  However, a top or bottom heavy figure or a hourglass is just going to be swamped in these clothes. We work out so hard to get this amazing figure and we are hiding it in a cape? ... It reallt doesn't make sense to me
Don't get my wrong sometimes this look can be effortless and chic; Alexa Chung is the ultimiate boho babe in my eyes. But 'Morecore' (a term I heard the other day for the opposite of 'Normcore') is not a thing; less is always more.

I guess this winter I wanted new materials and textures. The introduction of more 3D printing. The weather is always unpredictable in the UK so I'm looking for down coats and waterproof garments that are practical but chic for a strong look. I'm just sick of walking down Oxford street and each store is regurgitating each other. Its uninspiring.

The end. Enjoy.

Friday, 21 August 2015

Pain and Aesthetic Pleasure: Louboutin

Christian Louboutin 

Not my usual type of brand to talk about. I've been told be readers that I usually stick to unique and niche brands. However, I have been inspired once again by fashion documentaries.

Christian Louboutin. A artisan, a visionary and a creationist. Constantly looking to innovate a garment that has been every woman Achilles heel for the past hundred years, the heel. With his signature red soles; Louboutin is inspired by the female form and the way woman exude with sexuality in heels.

Something that really took my interest was Christian's interest in exoticism. His fascination of the "erect" form of a woman's foot in a pair of heels. Let's face it; although there is a constant battle between pain and aesthetic pleasure no on looker can deny the sensual image of a woman in heels.

One day I hope to own a pair. It shall one of the pinnacle's of my career. Black, studs, sleek and sexual with a pinch of PVC.
Luxurious and iconic. Made for the children of opulence. 
 
 

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Campbell X Rankin for COCO DE MER



The film has lots of meaning and depth. Its raunchy with the sexual references without being tacky and actually quite sinister at some points. I think the film represents a hedonistic view of the world; dreams, desires and pleasure, as-well as life and death. 
I love the quick flash images and the music fits the film perfectly.

Sheer goose bumps; What a brilliant ad!

Tuesday, 7 April 2015

The Nike Nation.

Last September, I bought my first pair of Nike FREE 5.0 trainers. I've never been a trainer kinda girl but I think with a pair NIKE's any outfit can looks effortlessly cool. I think I paid £85 for them. I've seen Nike trainers (especially the FREE and the ROSHE RUN style) become increasingly popular among commuting woman.

Adding trainers to a simple outfit can create a Copenhagen Normcore look. Relaxed but on point. Check out this outfit below that I spotted on Pinterest. 


 This is the kinda look that I've been moving towards recently; I think it's perfect for my Internships this summer. 


...And of course after my first pair, I couldn't resist purchasing another pair...
'Nike In season TR 4 Print Black Trainers' @ £65


HOT DANG!


Monday, 6 April 2015

CHROMAT.

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you all had a well rested weekend.

Today's post is dedicated to a brand that is both innovative and intriguing.
CHROMAT. There slogan is "Structural experiments for the human body"; and they do exactly that. They re-work materials to create beautiful structures for the female form.

Chromat was founded in 2010, by Becca McCharen. McCharen studied Architecture and her brand is an extension of her interests in scaffolding, lingerie structure and wearable exoskeletons. Chromat's Swimwear, Lingerie and cages are made in NYC!



The collections are really amazing in design. The pieces remind me of armour and battlewear, they emphasize and extenuate the curves of the female form. Celebrities such as Beyonce, Madonna and Nicki Minaj have been seen in Chromat pieces. Chromat experiment with metal and also design their pieces using CAD 3-D modelling.


McCharen was recognized by Forbes as "People who are reinventing the world in 2014". I also admire how they use plus size models,they showed a true representation of the modern woman. 
                                   


Click below to watch MINDFILES AW15 COLLECTION-

In this world, synthetic garments function as artificial augmentation and enhancements of the human body.- Chromat



Thursday, 26 March 2015

CREEPYYEHA

I'm stumbled across this amazing brand a few months ago on Instagram. 

The brand is called 'Creepyyha', the owner and designer of the brand is a lady called Yeha Leung! She is a very beautiful and talent woman. I love the garments she produces; mainly faux leather or vinyl lingerie and accessories. The products are bondage and fetish inspired but with great taste. The designs are very innovative; all of the pieces are handmade to order in NYC.


Yeha often wears the garments and promotes them on Instagram! I just love the way she can make turn exotic lingerie into an everyday piece; that you can throw on under a sheer shirt or with high waisted pants! 


The items are a great price for the craftsmanship and I believe they can give any outfit a fetish finish! I personally prefer the black vinyl accessories. Pastel pink, white and transparent colours are also available, for those who prefer to finish their look with a spoon full of sugar 😘


The CREEPYYEHA "Caged Tahliah belt" is definitely at the top of my wish list 😍
Check it out: 

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Deandri.

Stumbled across this amazing and unique Aus brand the other day on Instagram. I really love there grunge, punk, fetish vibe. There collection remind me of a grown up Wednesday Adams waredrobe. The brand offers clothing as well as harnessess, shoes and swimwear.

I needed to write a post just to share how awesome their brand is; also the models are just amazing!

$23

The PVC leather harness wear is just amazing, I love incorporating this fetish style in the night time look to give an edge to any outfit. Both pieces are reversible and can be teamed up with either a simple collared dress or co-ord! 

 $45
$60
Finally, the swimsuit... wow. the design is just beautiful. I love the steel fastenings connecting the top and bottom garments; creating such an unusual design. I think this would suit a girl who doesnt do the whole 'polka dot bikini babe'. Instead an alternative cool chick that likes her black coffee and vogue in the shade.

Deandri Online -http://deandri.com/

Here is me attempting to be a Deandri girl.... bless

Bye Elle. Hello Heidi!

As some of you well know ...
Heidi Klum is now the new celebrity face for Brendon, after the Australian brand announced the end of Elle MacPherson's 25 year collaboration late last year.

The German supermodel looks stunning in her new range that will be available in 18,000 stores internationally due to her worldwide popularity. The shots of beautiful and really emphasize here unaged figure at the age of 41!

"The Heidi Klum Intimates exudes femininity, elegance and sophistication, each piece designed with the modern woman in mind" -Facebook, Heidi Klum Intimates

In a interview with Vogue, Heidi said what she wants to bring to the design table; Pretty designs for smaller cups and speciality bras for those tricky neckline dilemmas. Hallelujah! Klum also mentions how shes a bit of a lace addict herself; which is quite obvious in the collection!


The personally belief the collection is perfect for the boyish figure or women with cup sizes A to C. The are a ranges of bras from underwired to balconette. Thongs to culotte briefs . And gorgeous nightwear!

The collection can be bought at Selridges online. Prices start from £19 for a lace Garter to £120 for the divine red silk Valerie Chamise!

Vogue article: http://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/news/heidi+klum+on+why+she+never+wears+cotton+lingerie+and+her+advice+for+buying+bras,35269

Purchase on-line: http://www.selfridges.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FhBrowse?freeText=heidi+kulm&srch=Y&fh_sort_by=$bestseller|ASC



Friday, 16 January 2015

Dita dreams.

Dita von teese, £150, Lamarr robe! Beautiful 😍 I love the sheer material and looks divine thrown over a set!

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Women Try On Vintage Bras







AHHHHHHHH need a corset and cone bra!



My friends take the piss; but I reckon a cone bra would look gorgeous under a jumper and would be so comfy!

Body Comp.

So, in the post I will be comparing two lace bodies, one from a mid-market department store and the other from a specialist lingerie retailer.

H&M v.s VICTORIA SECRET


Victoria Secret
£50 appox
The Fit- The fit was perfect with this garment due to offering a back and cup size unlike the H&M body. The length of the body fitted me perfectly. The garment looks lovely underneath clothing, the fabric smooths over the skins and feels luxurious to wear.

The Style - The style is gorgeous, I love this vintage style bra type (how the cup continues gradually into the strap). However there is less support in the cup due to it being an under-wire. The lace trimmings on the bra top and bottom is divine; however I don't particularity like the lace in the body, it reminds me of the cheap lace offered at cheaper retailers.The 4 rubber garter straps complete the body lovely; the detachable gusset mean the body can be worn with stockings and the gusset undone ;)

The Quality - Beautiful craftsmanship, no unfinished seam and not straggely thread. Packaged lovely an the material isn't irritative.

H&M
£25 approx
The Fit - European sizes, I had to go for a size 40 for the cup sizeto fit, however, this meant the material over the tummy was a tad big with extra material! So the fit isn't perfect, however H&M are not specialists in underwear so therefore might not be worth while offering a range of sizes. The padded cup give support and looks lovely underclothes (acts like a t-shirt bra).

The Style - I love the mixture of fabrics, the lace and polka combination is pretty (reminds me of the Victoria Secret SS15 collection I posted later last year). I don't so much like the lace detail on the straps, it makes the garment look tacky. I paired this body with plain topped vintage hold ups as more lace would potentially be too much!

The Quality - Both of the garments have washed lovely in a delicate wash, however, I predict the H&M body will last less time than the VC body due to cheaper material. There are also a few bits of thread uncut.



In conclusion, I prefer the VC body due to the fit and style. However, I would love the VC body even more if the fabric design was the same as the H&M body; i adore the polka dots! You cannot argue with the H&M price however its worthwhile investing in underwear due to it lasting longer!


Amelia x


Thursday, 8 January 2015

The Apprentice final!

oopppppps this is a tad late! But oh well I thought I would share my views!

I personally thought Bianca Miller had an awesome product idea.
-Matching hosiery to women's skin shade
Although her initial product range was quiet wide; as she wanted to cover a few shades, in a few sizes, in a few deniers I thought she had an amazing niche product.

I thought this product would especially benefit women with different yellow and black skin tones but also woman who wanted a pink tight that looked completely natural without looking too shiny.

The initial packaging for the product was terrible! The red font on the white packaging with a picture of legs on was really tacky and looked nothing like a luxury product! In the situation i would of used a ombre style packaging, starting from a matt colour of the tight shade in the packet to a matt black. Really sleek and sexy.
Each tight colour would have a classy womans name making the tights personal and feminine.
Barely any writing on the from just the logo.
Consumers could pick up the packaging and compare it to there own skin colour if they wished.

Will he listen? The 37-year-old told the Mirror.co.uk on Sunday: 'No way should Lord Sugar hire Bianca. He should fire her - 100%'

Also, Bianca's price bracket was a bit high at £30 a pair... if they tights had promised not to ladder or be sweat resistant it might of been a tad more bearable. The focus group also suggested 2 pairs in the price. The price definitely make the tights a luxury product,however customer may see the tights as occasion only wear and this will limited purchases.