Jalouse February 2009

"The Goonies"

I love this. The nostalgia, grungy Americana and the filmic qualities of it. The letterman jacket and denim vest are iconic and too perfect.

"TLC"

Oh man no way. TLC were so late 90s and I was a nineties child. This is too good.

Source: The Fashion Spot

This Is Fur Real

Because sometimes all you need to wear is fur and lingerie.

And this of course reminds me of the infamous Marianne Faithfull "girl in the fur rug" incident.

Cover Sept 09 "This Is Fur Real"

Constance Jablonski by Kacper Kasprzyk

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

It's A Guy Thing

I've probably been overdosing you all with classic, masculine inspired things - I guess I have it on the brain (and it's also related to my concept for uni at the moment - therefore I feel less guilty with distracting myself blogging).

But how can an editorial like this not be helpfull and inspiring in some way - just look at the amazing cuts of the coats and pants; the earthy, tweedy colours; the movement in what are usually rigid, serious pieces; the stunning lighting and setting. Not to mention the stunning Bette Franke - the girl is growing on my for sure.

UK Harpers Bazaar Oct 09 "It's A Guy Thing"

Bette Franke by Paola Kudacki

Source: The Fashion Spot

Vogue Australia June 09

Wow this is an unbelievably delayed post. I only JUST got around to scanning the June issue of Australian Vogue - it's been sitting forlornly in my magazine pile for way to long. Anyway, I loved two of the editorials; quirky, fresh and a new spin on classic pieces. A nice change from what we usually find in the Aus issues.

"Paris Match"

Love the high waisted pleat pants combined with cropped shirt proportions. The perfect way to balance.

On the other end of the spectrum is the long blazers, short shorts and leather. Love the juxtaposition of the manly, refined blazers with leather and bare legs.

"Old Glory"

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a total Chanel fiend. I even love the blatantly logo-tastic nature it often has. Therefore I love the tongue-in-cheek label bashing irony of this editorial. It should all be too much but it's actually too good.

Fatal Attraction

At the moment I seem to be inexplicably drawn to things that evoke nostalgic glamour. Maybe its my subconscious telling me to inject some glamour and strong femininity into my life. Or maybe it's because I'm reading "The Beautiful Fall" and yearning for a taste of the heady, decadent luxury that surrounded Yves and Karl in 70s Paris.

Numero Tokyo Oct 09 "Fatal Attraction"

Katie Fogarty and Kendra Spears by Sebastian Kim

Source: The Fashion Spot

I Love Shopping

Fur? Yes. Slashed and studded leathers? Oui. Crazy-ass leggings? You bet. Giant getto-blaster?! Too badass for words. And love that she's walking around with a "So what?!" look on her face. Excellent.

Numéro Tokyo Oct 09 "I Love Shopping"

Ali Stephens by David Vasiljevic

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Mustang Baby

This is dreamy perfection. I love the juxtaposition of the leather on hot rod with the grassy meadow and the feminine pieces. All bathed in a nostalgic golden light it is so evocative of the type of road trip everyone dreams of. On another note - I adore Anja's growing-out crop.

Numéro #106 "Mustang Baby"

Anja Rubik by Camilla Akrans

Source: The Fashion Spot

Let’s Do It All Over the World

These make me yearn for a grand escape - running from one iconic city to another. Clad in the best the designers have to offer of course. I love the sense of drama, anticipation and even stress. Not to mention the stunning locations.

Left to Right: Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Givenchy

V #61 "Let’s Do It All Over the World"

Ali Stephens and Hana Soukupova

A True Romance

I'm on a bit of a girly Romance Was Born trip at the moment, so thought I'd post these gorgeous shots from Australian Vogue of Myf Shephard decked out in some of the best pieces from their show. I love the unashamedly girly and playful feel of these shots. It's like every little girl's dress up dream (and one that I assure you never quite goes away).

Vogue Australia "A True Romance"

Myf Shephard in Romance Was Born

Source: Fashionista

POP Fall/Winter 09/10

“This is Pop World, Free Your Mind, Put Your Head Back in the Clouds and Start the Ch-Ch-Ch-Change”

So I've already mentioned recently that I'm seriously coveting pastel hair - totally inexplicably. The look has popped up again in the latest issue of Pop magazine in various hues.

I really love the Miu Miu and Chloe pieces in particular. And hi, aqua skin? Can't help but like.

Model: Kinga Rajzak

Photographer: Viviane Sassen

"Spent!"

We all know I'm a sucker for "Nanna Chic", so I love that they kitted Stam out in bundles of clothing; Chanel suits, grandpa socks, scarves, glasses, and cardigans galore.

Models: Jessica Stam

Photogrpaher: Paolo Roversi

"The Channels"

This editorial in particular is beyond dreamy. It captures the freedom, sensuality and the earthiness of a bohemian escape in the tropics.

The images are saturated, washed out, hazy and imperfect. Trippy and suprising.

Models: Hanne Gaby Odiele, Katie Fogarty, Myf Shepherd and Kaitlin Aas

Photographer: Mark Borthwick

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

RUSSH September 09

I was over the moon to get my Russh early this month - LOVING the subscription I got for my birthday (thanks girls!!) as it usually hits news-stands way later in New Zealand than in Aus.

The issue is a total killer and the cover alone nocks you for six. Its the 30th issue and celebrating 5 years of Russh - I can't believe it's been that long. I have been obsessed since it first came out. I read every issue about ten times and colour code everything with post-its; pink for things to scan, green for the things to look up more about later. Every issue is devoured.

Enjoy..

"Paz For Peace"

Photographer: Stacey Mark

Fashion Editor: April Johnston

Subject: Paz De La Huerta

"Sara Emilia... In The Sun"

Love the warmth and sensuality of these. Tousled hair, summer tan - all bathed in a perfectly golden light.

Photographer: Steven Chee

Fashion Editor: Natalie Shukur

Model: Sara Emilia

Fashion News

More Emma Cook for Topshop teasers!! I neeeeed every pair I have seen so far.

"Ali To The Max"

This editorial positively drips with strength, sex, athleticism and physicality.

The hyper-saturated colours of the background and makeup combined with the multitude of sexily futuristic textured white pieces are absolutely killer.

Photographer: Benny Horne

Fashion Editor: Stevie Dance

Model: Ali Stephens

"Boys To Men"

The divine Ash Stymest was interviewed about the male modeling industry - you can read about it on Isaac Likes as well as Isaac's thoughts.

Photographer: Dounia Benjelloul

Model: Ash Stymest

"Badlands"

In 1959 she watched while he self destructed..

I adore this editorial as well. Its a homage to Terence Malick's film Badlands - one of my favorite directors of all time, his Thin Red Line and The New World are in my top ten and are guaranteed to take your breath away and move you.

This editorial captures innocence, love, nostalgia and small towns all bathed in golden light - whilst also an ominous sense of danger.

I love this shot of a tattoo on tanned skin through ripped denim.

This spread has also made me want loafers even more - and to pair them with socks asap.

Also love that the now ubiquitous and awesome Louis Vuitton bunny ears make an appearance.
I will never tire of the simplicity, earthiness and many underlying references of perfectly beaten up denim and white tees. Iconically American, yet universally relatable. Classically manly yet accessible to females as well.
And how intense is that brooding shot on the left? The colours, contrast, everything capture the danger and appeal of his character.
She however glows with innocence, naivety, warmth, femininity. Her peaches and cream complexion is refreshing - and particularly radiates in that stunning Zimmerman dress.

Photographer: Derek Henderson

Fashion Editor: Stevie Dance

Models: Millicent Lambert, Henry James Pallet