January 27, 2010
January 22, 2010
"If you don't want to be nude, wear a suit" is what Bruce Weber originally wanted to call his short film.
Sometimes I feel as if I need to explain my references. I am sure there are souls who are not familiar with Bruce Weber's brillaint work.
Presently, he is the the most commercially known for his Abercrombie & Fitch photographs. Back in the day, it was for his Calvin Klein Underwear ads.
If you were a male model in the 80's and had a portrait by Bruce Weber in your portfolio, you instantly skyrocketed to having a certain covetable cache that made you the envy of all the other boys on the set. A modern, uneffected sensuality remains in his photographs which is impossible to duplicate, although many photographers have tried.
A couple of decades earlier, Bunny Yeager was first a model and then known for her glamour photographs. Her most iconic model is Bettie Page. Both photographers share a certain naturalness in their work. Specifically their nudes.
January 20, 2010
January 18, 2010
We actually don't mind a bit of edge with dramatically different two-tone hair colors, like platinum blonde and jet black.
Rihanna's half brassy blonde, half brunette number doesn't seem to carry that much style impact for us.
Rihanna is continuing her infatuation with the eighties with this hairstyle, but we really didn't love it then and sure don't love it now.
However, we are rather interested in her button earrings, another eighties, throwback that we do approve of, especially with the combination of a crisp white shirt.
January 15, 2010
Pencils up! Better add this to your calendar. Fall Winter 2010 menswear fashion week kicks off in Milan with the big guns live streaming their shows this weekend.
Why: Because who doesn't like to see gorgeous men and gorgeous clothes
Where: From the runways in Milan right to your computer
When: This weekend
Perk: We know you'd rather be in Milan but there's no pesky airport regulations
The photo here? Oh that's the teaser. It's Cristiano Ronaldo - the new face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani jeans. Nice body too.
January 14, 2010
I think we have all broken a sweat from the rush of an amazing find, but we are professional shoppers from the day we were old enough to walk into a store.
Now, there’s proof that shopping is a sport, well so to speak.
There’s a new study that proves that our “black belt” shopping may have a fitness perk as well.
January 14, 2010
Some things in Paris are almost a given, a rite of passage if you will.
There's that tentative yet boldy self-confident attitude. Polar opposites that when they come together, with a cute accent thrown in, are oh soooo French.
Then's there's the love for simple, yet classic pieces, with something bold thrown in to pop.
The attitude and the style are almost the same, no? Yes, of course they are!
H&M is beginning a style video series and the 'Parisian Chic' street style is the 2nd to roll out today. We think it's very worthwhile to watch and captures the je ne sais quoi of young French style that is a simple, yet timeless recipe for easy chic.
Take a look:
January 13, 2010
Fashion and tattoos have been in the news this week.
First the good news, fashionistas are all abuzz about ‘Les Trompe L'Oeil de Chanel, the rather gorgeous temporary tattoos from Chanel.
The Chanel Temporary Skin Art tattoo collection, are detailed and rather feminine designs based on those created by Peter Philips for the Chanel sp 10 fashion show. They are affordable enough to suit any budget-minded whim, and best of all, quite temporary.