FAB FINDS

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

DESIGNER PROFILE: MARCHESA -The ART of FASHION

Marchesa is an elegant avant-garde women's wear line named after 20th century socialite, heiress and muse: Marchesa Luisa Casati (1881-1957). The brilliant equipped visionaries for Marchesa label were none other than British born inspiring designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig who originally crossed paths at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. Equally, Georgina was a graduate of the Wimbledon School of Art & began her career as a costume designer, well Keren, on the other hand, graduated from Brighton Art College in 2000 and where she primarily focused on print and embroidery design. With the sophisticated workmanship of Georgina’s draping and design paired with Keren’s detailed textile creations, they decided to join forces in 2004 resulting in the establishment of Marchesa. As companion, their memorizing craftsmanship, immaculate ultra feminine illustrations have made them one of the most sawed after, go-to line for the celebrity elite for red carpet season. The Marchesa label has recently ventured into new territories expanding it's line by recently launching a handbag line, an elaborate collection of sovereign wedding dresses and even partnered with Lenox to launch a dinnerware collection. Yet, through all of their success, Chapman & Craig have been able to hold true to the Marchesa name by Luisa’s famous lifestyle quote, that is: “I want to be a living work of art” ; a mad & wild un-contemporary being with a bold and undying imagination. ( Partly sourced: Wikipedia.com)

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Face DISTORTING JEWELRY: METAMORPHOSIS or MUTILATION

Image taken from: http://electricfields.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/face-distorting-jewelry-9.jpg

Image taken from: http://www.0316und.com/pub/0122171712240.jpg

Image taken from: http://www.wittymag.com/media/jewel1.jpg

Image taken from: http://www.refinery29.com/static/bin/asset/1a3/350x500b/9798/face-distorting-jewelry-2.jpg

Image taken from: http://www.refinery29.com/static/bin/asset/e0b/350x500b/9834/face-distorting-jewelry-4.jpg

Wooohhhaaaa, I just had a dream about this last night & lookie what I stumbled on over here. Face distorting jewellery, an idea conceptualized by Turkish designer Burcu Büyükünal, are pieces designed to temporarily morph the skin with bizarre lifts, shifting skin & thus alternating the appearance of one's face. Though the side effects from wearing this jewellery over a prolonged period of time are currently unknown, the temporary usage sends a very clever & bold ideal playing on society lust with plastic surgery. Hey, good news for all dem hoping for a quick fix to their self-esteem "issues", a bashfully good looking face is 90% cheaper with less tug and pull??? SCORE, who doesn't like a bargain LOL[;ppp]!!!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

The FUTURE of "SHAPELY" HAIR: "Paaa, where the HEDGE TRIMMER AT"

Friday, March 11, 2011

The WINGMAN CAPE: CLOAK Me, let's ESPIONAGE

The FISHTAIL BRAID

Image taken from: http://www.hobsalons.com/content/img/common/style-10.jpg

Image taken from: http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldfxujYETR1qbc25fo1_500.jpg

Image taken from: http://blogs.glam.de/beauty/files/2010/05/

Image taken from: http://ekiuwajmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/picnik.jpg

Image taken from: http://thestyleaficionado.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/long-braid1.jpg

Image taken from: http://beautyhill.com/img/pics/1/edgy_braided_hairstyles.jpg

The Fishtail braid, otherwise known as the Herringbone or Fishbone braid is a super sweet look for an innocent young thang like yourself. It's perfectly chic and an additive to the ever so popular boho relaxed hippie look on those off days where you really don't feel like doing much to your hair. How to you ask, there's many online tutorial videos out there to mastering the trend, but here's we'll here's a link to instructions provided by Seventeen Magazine, happy braiding [;)]!!! : http://www.seventeen.com/beauty/tips/fishtail-braid-oct07 ( Copyright: www.seventeen.com )

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The BLINDFOLD: Beyond Obstructed VISION

Tanya Dziahileva Beymen Spring 2011
Image taken from: http://www.trendhunter.com

Image taken from: http://urbanislandz.com

Image taken from: http://www.greenmystyle.com

Image taken from:http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100301

Image taken from: http://www.atsukokudo.com

Image taken from: http://static.desktopnexus.com

Image taken from: http://lh3.ggpht.com

Vision, one of our most powerful of our 5 senses. It's something that many of us readily use and might often as a result, take for granted. Moreover, without the ability to see, we would more heavily rely on our other senses; ie. sense of touch to figure out what something might look like. This in turn would allow us to even further develop, enhance and heighten our ability to experience the world & the things around us. Likewise, the act of being blindfolded merely shows you are in control having your vision temporarily obstructed: it evokes a sense of sensuality and confidence being able to funcition as in your per-usual. A tinnie tiny suggestion though, that is if you are up to attempt this fierce look: first, try using a sheer piece of fabric, scarf or uni sunglasses, one that you can see through but doesn't look sheer to the passer byer. Then, practice at home, walking around, just to make sure your comfortable before the big reveal. And now imagine: strutting down the street in towering heels, a fitted blazer & a blindfold, two words: uber sexy.