The Bolt

So the track titan that is Usain Bolt blasted the 100m world record in 9.69 seconds. Watching him sprint is just jaw-dropping. And the fact that the dude is like 8"2 blows my ind (okay 6"4, but whatevs).

I've always had a worrying soft spot for all things spandexy, lycra and tight; probably instigated by a childhood spent either swimming or running around in bike shorts (stripey, floral - love the nineties). I spent high school rowing competitively, so became very comfortable in just a spandex one piece (I kid you not, most comfy things ever) and these days I'm gym fan and also a major leggings/bodysuit fiend, and spent my summer living mad little bike shorts; great with an oversized mens tee by the way (or for "security" under short skirts and dresses).

Editorial: Vogue US April 2009 The Shape Issue "The Deep End" Daria Werbowy by Mert & Marcus

Runway Images: Miu Miu Fall 08

Sources: Zimbio, Google Images, Nike, Fashion Gone Rogue, Net-A-Porter, Style.com

Pop #11

The heat and glowing tanned skin in these is making me yearn for summer - not that my pale self ever gets like this, but one can admire. And I've always loved a good skull cap - don't even ask me why. It's a very odd mystery.

Also LOVE the slick, strong look of the rich eggplant purple lips and the high plaited pony.

POP #11 F/W 2005 Jeisa Chiminazzo & Missy Rayder 

By Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

Source: Ru Glamour

“A Long Day’s Journey Into Night”

I love a good old "darkandmoody" editorial. Particularly when they manage to be shot outside with some harsh sunlight and daisies, yet still manage to be strong and brooding - Katie Grand can do no wrong.

One of the things I like about Amber Valletta is that she's one of the few blondes that manage to nail a strong (almost harsh) look. Any blonde girl knows how easy it is to look overly saccharine/girly/vampy - but rarely serious or dramatic. But here she has an androgynous ferocity and power. I think the bleached out brows help too - they are back in vogue dont-cha-know.
And I don't need to say it, but Daria seriously has one of the best bodies in the business.

POP A/W 03 "A Long Day’s Journey Into Night" 

Amber Valletta, Daria Werbowy, Elise Crombez by Mert & Marcus

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Miu Miu Fall 09 Campaign

The new Miu Miu campaign for fall stunning - the black and white combined with washed out colour really works for once (so often this can look very wrong). These are miles better than than the Katie Holmes campaign. I love the combination of the soft beiges and camels with the grey. There's a refreshing austerity and refinement but also an appealing sense of luxury - hello bejewelment!

Miu Miu Fall 2009 by Mert & Marcus 

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue