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

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

FASHION QUARTERLY: Spring 09

I got Fashion Quarterly's Spring 09 issue last week and its lurrrvely. Very inspiring for the impending warmer weather! Sorry for delay in posting, had an intense week of uni and then worked literally all weekend.

"Garden State"

I love how feminine and elegant this is - whilst still being soft and relaxed. Reminds me of some of my favorite books/films; Atonement, Alice in Wonderland, The Great Gatsby and The Secret Garden.

Photographer: Stephen Chee

Stylist: Marina Didovich

Models: Olivia Hamilton (Chic) & Caitlin Lomax 

"Style News: Jewellery Update"

My heart stopped when I saw this Kate Sylvester necklace. I NEED this!!! It is totally Pebbles Flinstone (one of my style idols - don't ask). I went into the High Street store on friday and the girls said the pieces would be coming in on Monday. I am so amped.

"Naughty But Nice"

I'm tripping all over nude toned pieces at the moment. So calm and cool, yet they have a subtle sex appeal. I love how this editorial has paired them with sharp black and soft grey - adding warmth to otherwise monochromatic and strong pieces. Shanay Hall (one of my faves) kills it, as always. And I am seriously coveting those ears.. Wearable much? Maybe just a little bit?

And can't wait for the weather to warm up enough to wear socks and ballet flats. Have been craving to do this look all winter!

Photographer: Craig Owen

Stylist: Rachel Morton

Model: Shanay Hall

"Sweat Success"

Most people who know my know that I'm a bit of a gym bunny. I never feel more alive than when I have just busted my ass at the gym or run my legs off or been a dog/swan/cat/cow at Pilates. So I loved the article (and accompanying looks) on workout gear; just the right amount of high-tech, girly and old school. The minute it gets warm enough I'm treating myself to a pair of the killer teeny "Run Shorts" from Stella McCartney. Also loving the Stella sports bra and the deliciously retro Nike windrunner.

"Brave New World"

I think the Fashion Quarterly team have been reading my mind! I recently wrote about my love for sexy sideswept hair for Beauty Bible; and here they have executed it PERFECTLY. It's the perfect match for the deliciously sexy looks in this spread; glam, retro and futuristic. Perfectly foiled by the warm, earthy strength of the rocky setting. 

Photographer: Christopher Ferguson

Stylist: Marina Didovich

Model:  Valerija

"Western Front"

Ever since I was a little tyke I've loved The Great American West; probably due to stories told by my American dad, my obsession with books like Little House On The Prairie - and my later studying of (and love for) American history at high school. So obvz this trend page ticks all my boxes!

"Get The Look: Nude"

As I've mentioned, I love a good nude. So I was pleasantly surprised, and somewhat shocked even to see this fully sick ballerina dress from Annah Stretton (I'm not usually a Stretton girl at all) but this is excellent. And I have already had several rambles about my love for the peachy jean jacket from Twenty Seven Names.

Vogue Australia Sept 09 50th Issue: Cover

The 50th issue of Australian Vogue's covers (yup, four) are out and are really quite lovely. The vintage-esque illustrations of the classy Cate Blanchett by David Downton are both refreshing and nostalgic. Patty Huntington has some shots of the editorial of Abbey Lee and Catherine McNeil on her Frockwriter blog - I can't wait to see the whole issue!

Vogue Australia Sept 09 Cover

Cate Blanchett illustrated by David Downton

Source: Fashion Copious

RUSSH July 09

Hi all - maaaajor apologies for the extreme belatedness of this post! Have had a crazy buy past few weeks with pre and actual birthday and uni stuff. But have finally got my shit together! And apologies in advance for possible dwindling in posting this weekend - am working friday night and literally aaall saturday and sunday. Oh the joys of retail.

Great issue of Russh, as always. Oh and did I mention some of my friends gave me a Russh subscription for my 21st? Awesome!!! 

"What's In Your Bag? Fashion Week Essentials"

I loved this - there's something about the insides of peoples bags that is so intimate and unique. You really see what sort of person they are (mess, neat etc) and what is important enough to them to be carted around every day. And I still ADORE that Prada bag!

Left to right: Natalie Shukur (Editor), Stevie Dance (Fashion Director), Christine Thornton (Art Director)

"Richard Prince"

Prince has been a longtime favorite artist of mine - would kill to get my hands on some prints of his. The "Girlfriend" series has always been a fave - and I loved the "Nurses" series and the collaboration with Louis Vuitton.

From the "Girlfriends" series & from the "Nurses" series

 

"The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter"

I love the austerity modesty of this - so evocative of puritans and a time long past. Yet it never ever verges on looking "costumey" as some others in this vein have.

This pop of colour in the middle of the spread nocks yo for six - and really emphasizes the starkness of the black and white. And I'm so digging that hat - makes me want to buy another version of the wide brimmed fedora I picked up but in black.
Isn't it awesome? And the layered fringing on that bodysuit? To die for. I would probably by twirling non stop if I had this.
The movement of the shot on the left is particularly beautiful - conveys a sense of freedom and wide open spaces. Beautiful billowing shapes from the cape and skirt.

Photographer: Benny Horne

Fashion Editor: Stevie Dance

Model: Katie Fogarty

 

"Sorry, No One's Home"

This is my favorite of the whole issue - the sense of nostalgia and innocence are impeccable. As is the small town ennui. The dreamlike state is evocative of The Virgin Suicides and In My Fathers Den.

I definitely need to big up more pieces in blush and pink tones - and as my hair is shorter now I feel I can wear them and look less overtly girly. Also wanting some of the Lonely Hearts lingerie (featured on the right) than I was already!

This last shot in particular is stunning - vulnerable, yearning, lonely, innocent yet womanly.

Photographer: Derek Henderson

Fashion Editor: Natalie Shukur

Model: Svetlana Lazareva @ Viviens