Sweet Fancy Treat

Jumping on a trampoline in the dark

2009-11-09T20:53:00.002+02:00

The photo below is the illustration of the fact that any day when one wakes up with huge hair will be a great one:

Today was not such a great day, not to say useless and negative overall, but it doesn't even matter: by tomorrow it will all go away, even the bitterness of it. All I still have now is a huge headache (gahhh!), which makes it quite impossible to write something that makes more meaning in here.

But! Here's where I have been last week and this evening:

(thank you for the picture!)

P.S. Jumping on a trampoline in the dark would be awesome, but I would settle for some hoola hooping instead anytime, haha! xxxx

P.P.S Latest style staple? A hat.

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Purely

2009-11-08T22:09:00.004+02:00

I think that white clothing and long strands of pearls are something that can be interpreted&reinterpreted forever with different results each time.

Fortunately, all-white is not something that has already become overrated. I suppose it is mostly because such an outfit is hard to wear on a daily basis, being quite unpractical. But it does look amazing once the final effect is achieved.

Even if it doesn't appear so, white offers endless possibilities, just like what is illustrated in the second picture.

Photos from my inspiration folder, I guess tfs is to be credited.

Sweet treats,
Daiane

The Nomadic Way

2009-11-07T23:22:00.002+02:00

More than looking at pretty pictures with clothes (although that is something hard to top in itself) I appreciate when I can learn something in the process. What I mean by learning is not acknowledging or getting inspiration, but understanding a meaningful concept. Of course, no need to say it, when fashion and interior design come together, it all gets even more interesting, not to mention exciting!

But enough with the introduction already, let's get to the point: Eunsuk Hur is a textile designer who searches for innovative ways of expressing oneself in the domains of fashion and interior design. She is pushing the limits of what textiles mean today and her work is very future forward.

Eunsuk Hur graduated in 2009 from central Saint Martins School of Art and Design with a degree in MA Design for Textile Futures. Because I find her project so special, I will quote directly the Project description just as it appears on the site:

"An interchangeable modular system of textile pieces can be transformed by the user to create a new piece of clothing or interior accessories which promote sustainable design. Each piece can be put together in a variety of ways allowing the user freedom of design with playful experimentation, different outfits that are emotionally durable and multifunctional."

all photo credits: Eunsuk Hur

After enjoying some visual glee, I wondered what materials and techniques are used to create such lively, dynamic effects. The answer is laser cutting and other methods such as sublimation printing on wood, acid printing on wool felt or etching onto leather. What is truly remarkable is that the textiles can be reinvented by alteration as many time as wished and thus creating sustainable final products.

The conclusion to be drawn from all this and from the work of Eunsuk Hur is that we need to involve ourselves more into what we wear and what surrounds us. I think the era of mixing&matching (oh, delightful concept that was) is clearly coming to an end. We need to be more emotionally involved into what surrounds us, in order to properly appreciate it and take care of it...

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Attitude Girls

2009-11-06T17:06:00.001+02:00

Since today is Friday I thought the most pleasant way to start the weekend would be by gathering some great photos from the latest editorials that surfaced across the online world. So there you have them, two in black&white and one in color, a "tradition" I suppose I already have you familiar with. Why "Attitude Girls"? Because, in one way or another, these photos express so many things/feelings through the posture and the props. If you want to see more from each spread, just click on the link below each photo.

photo credits

all photos: Fashion Gone Rogue

I was about to end the post here, but it got me thinking, why did I choose these exact photos for an inspiration post? Let's see: for the first photo it is kind of obvious, the huge hat! At the second photo I love the posture and how blond hair goes with an animal print blouse, animal print being something I don't really fancy all that much on a normal basis. Third shot has something so wicked about it with the urban perspective going on in the back and misterious look of the model from underneath those sleek bangs.

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Links à la Mode

2009-11-05T21:44:00.000+02:00

Go Fashion Bloggers, Go!

Edited by Debutante Clothing

As more and more print magazines fold, bloggers seem to be growing in professionalism and media legitimacy. When bloggers such as Previously Owned and kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS can get the scoop on international designers, you know the fashion playing field is being leveled. If bloggers can host great giveaways like Retro Chick’s, I wonder why the FTC needs to play big brother. Fashion Pulse Daily wants to know if you even care. It seems we are becoming the pretty, little websites that could. Yay bloggers!

Links à la Mode : November 5th

39th and Broadway - – Gender GAP
Aysha's Rabbit Hole - – Cosimo Damato new hat collection!
Bobbins And Bombshells - – pics from her trip to Phoenix including a mini vintage shopping guide.
Decline Designs – Won’t Get Fooled Again: Counterfeit Melissa Shoes
Denim Debutante - – Three Need-to-Know Tips to Help You Find Your Perfect Pair of Jeans
Earth Vs. – Picking and making the best of your new (or old) winter coat
Fashion Pulse Daily - – What do you really think and how much do you honestly care abot the FTC guidelines for bloggers?
Fasshonaburu - – An upcoming label everyone should know about: Minimarket
fête à fête - – Lia Lintern’s divine Winter 2010 coat collection
Friend in Fashion – Giveaway – win a custom made dress or skirt
Further Ado - – When fashion and architecture collide
I'n The It Girl - – Assad Mounser Jewelry
Idiosyncratic Style - – Top 10 Creepy Collections… loving the “darkside” of fashion.
kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS - – Interview with Susi Quillinan of Peru
M.I.S.S. – Video Interview with Lydia Hearst – her top 5 favorite things about Fashion Week
Monoxious - – How to make your own embellished lace tights
Oranges and Apples - – Personal Shopper Giveaway – win a parcel of thrifted goodies tailored to your style, needs and ideas!
Previously Owned - – Puerto Rican Fashion Spotlight: Stella Nolasco
Retro Chick - – Win a Lowie wrap and gloves worth £129 courtesy of Cerise UK
The Coveted - – Reviving Vintage Knickerbockers, The Perfect Fall Trouser
The Curvy Fashionista - – Plus Size Curves and Fashion at the California Womens Conference

Winter With A Touch Of Summer

2009-11-05T17:20:00.002+02:00

I am a winter&autumn lover but at some point I feel like going "Stop with the blizzard already!". Then I look at people around and all the time someone has a warm-feelings-inducing fur coat on them. I am dying (to say the least) to pull out mine too, but I have to wait just a tiny bit more. That bit that will make fur be perfect even at midday temperatures.

In the meantime however, I got a new pair of earmuffs. In black. Oh yes. A different model though, which goes through the back of the head. I love them, even though my earphones are getting slightly claustrofobic underneath them, but hey, you can't please everyone, right? Didn't get the time to take photos of/with them. Yet. Actually, I can't remember the last time I took an outfit photo. This is slightly depressing, but I barely have enough time to actually be at home. So, maybe, on a sunny day. Just you wait for it, it will be epic!

As far as the above photo is concerned, I just had a sudden urge of drawing something, so I used my face as a blank piece of paper. Fun. And if you ask what was the touch of Summer, well, it's floating in the air. I hope I will call it an early evening today since I am (still) a bit short on actual sleep. Whoa. xx

Sweet treats,

Daiane

Sometimes I look at photos and imagine them in Black&White

2009-11-03T22:25:00.000+02:00

all photo credits: Ren Rox

All of the above are taken from my latest photography site crush...

Ren Rox. There's something eerie about these photos which leads me into gazing at them for minutes and minutes again.

Should I go (yet again) in stating the incredible power of expression that black&white photos have? They accentuate the feeling coming across it, the defining lines and clear contours, oh...

Some things I could obsess over since laying my eyes on these photos: bangs, wild flowers superposed, impressive head accessories, double takes on anything.

Instead I will be drawing inspiration and build up my own imagery. I should be posting some new photos over here too these days, so once I get around to do it, they will be up!

The town starts piling up on winter decorations and this fact alone, at the start of November, is freaking me out: they spoil all my winter joy already! Is that weird?

Today was so cold that the green branches, still with leaves on them, fell down on the ground and covered it all up. It was sad to see this the first thing when I went outside. Winter is biting hard.

Sweet treats,
Daiane

In precious lands, time passes backwards

2009-11-02T19:29:00.000+02:00

One needs jewellery. But won’t die without it: jewellery is for the sole purpose of decorating ourselves and make us appear more mysterious, polished or appealing. Some wear jewellery just because they remind them of something dear that has happened in the past.

photo via the girl who tamed the tiger

Pieces with sentimental value are worn years after years without the thought of letting it behind one day even coming up. However, some persons claim they can’t even think clearly without wearing one or more rings on their fingers or without a stack of bracelets hanging from their wrists. And know what? They actually could be right. One can’t judge clearly if a part of them is missing. Nevermind about thinking in physical or financial terms, jewellery is strictly related to feelings, perceptions and what part of them one wants to put out there. The sound of a few bangles coming together or that made by chandelier earrings when the head turns are enough to bring one back in the present and focused. It may sound weird, but this is how it works.

When it comes to jewellery pieces, saying that there is a maximum number one could own is of course, ridiculous. But it’s even more ridiculous to assume we could ever stop lusting after fabulous or unique pieces. Compare jewellery with shoes or clothes if you like: they couldn’t be more different. While clothes keep us covered and warm during winter and shoes literally keep our feet far from the ground, jewellery is not something that can be listed as necessary. No, jewellery does not dress us or keep us warm, but it does something even more important: it talks about us and suits our character and feelings. From this point of view, jewellery is essential when it comes to defining one person at a first glance. Oh, and don’t think about the financial aspect: expensive jewellery does not define you. In the end it all comes down to the shape, colors and originality. A heavy diamond does not make anyone more valuable, but an original, statement piece, even more if it is handmade will truly represent who you are and what you stand for...

Sweet treats,

Daiane

50s dresses, glasses and sweets!

2009-11-01T17:18:00.001+02:00

This is a short selection of 50s dresses and glasses. And to make things even more delicious and eye-candy worthy, I also threw in the mix a matching dessert. Sa-sweet! Of course, each set belongs to a different girl/fictional character who can't wait to share with you her view on life and style. Ready to meet them? Let's go!

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The first girl is Annie. She loves how fresh the air smells in Spring and likes to take long strolls around the park that time. On many occasions, she would plot fabulous picnic parties with her group of girlfriends where they share delicious macaroons and red wine. Annie loves to dress herself as feminine as possible. Not too over the top, but she does enjoy some pink hues here and there. Every time she will meet you on the street she would say "Hello, how are you?" in a friendly yet high voice. One more reason to want to be friends with her.

Annie's inventory: Vintage dress ♠ Vintage glasses ♠ Chocolate Covered Raspberry Macaroons

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Baby Kat is not her real name, it's the nickname she would respond to. Even though her real name is Kate, people call her Baby Kat because of her effervescent personality which brings her in the spotlight wherever she goes. She enjoys wearing darker hues of color because they complement her skin tone in the best way possible. But she can choose wearing light blue from time to time if she feels like it in the morning when she picks the dress for the day. Baby Kat enjoys celebrating everything and throws regular themed parties in the countryside where her family lives in a big mansion.

Baby Kat's inventory: Vintage dress ♠ Vintage glasses ♠ Almost Coconut Cupcakes

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Sarah is the typical example of an uptown girl. Always dressed up and never caught off guard, she enjoys life as a whole, not thinking too much about what tomorrow will bring. Her greatest dream is to open a hat boutique of her own and start a business. For now, she works as a sales assistant in her mother's store where she helps with the packaging. Sarah loves wrapping presents in colorful paper with an extravagant matching ribbon. She is requested to do extra work for birthday celebrations or holidays and she will save all the money she earns for her future hat store.

Sarah's inventory: Vintage dress ♠ Vintage glasses ♠ Real pancakes

photo credits from the respective links

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The girls hope you liked them and are already looking forward to meet you again. From a different era, though. I suspect them of being time travelers. What a great way to spend one's life! xx

Sweet treats,
Daiane

In The Spirit. So To Say.

2009-11-01T07:53:00.002+02:00

The good thing about celebrations is that you get to reinvent yourself. Isn't it so? Put on something fancier, do something special if you feel like it, the limits are no longer there.

I didn't mean to even mention Halloween on here, but I found a couple of amazing ideas worth bringing to you at least in photo shape.

First there are these sugar-coated apples dressed up in a spooky way. Ahahah, I totally remember how I was attracted by their red aura when I was little. Loved sticking my teeth into them!

recipe from here

The thing is, these can be made on any day just to have fun. Plus, the weekend is still on! This page ain't called Sweet Fancy Treat for nothin', mwhaha! xx

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Quicker than one can say Marc Jacobs...

2009-10-30T17:14:00.000+02:00

...is online shopping. These days, we have reached the point where you can literally build up your life on the internet and then just upgrade it to the real, physical version of yourself. In focus is this website which attracts attention even from the way it presents itself: think about any noncommercial fashion-focused website, then compare it with this particular site, Fashion Confidential. The visual experience is the same, except here the clothing pieces can acutally be purchased. High-end pieces are all gathered here and on display for visual satisfaction (and for those who can afford it, even for real-life enjoyment). The crème de la crème in designer clothing pieces can be found on display.

And another thing: the magazine of the site features not only the clothes available and how they can be worn, but also focuses on stylish persons, the likes of Leigh Lezark, Julia Stegner, Clémence Poésy; the favorites of every street style blog out there. On the same note, a pleasant surprise was the Style Reports section, which is up to date with everything the high fashion circles have to offer. Extra points for the layout, accessibility and overall good aesthetics.

It’s impressive how far the industry has gone and well, developed itself to the point where buying online becomes an entirely special experience. If possible even closer to that of perousing a real life glossy magazine. Only you don’t have to wait for it to appear on a specific date of each month... Don’t you think? With this in mind, designer fashion showcased online has grown a lot: it is to be appreciated when the potential client can choose from many trend possibilities, mix and match them while being inspired by the seller site itself.

So, online experience shouldn’t resume only to runway shows and tasteless shopping sites where the purpose of selling things is so obvious it’s no longer attractive. Hello to a new generation in online experience. To be enjoyed it as much as you would any printed magazine. After all, it’s the same thing, only with often appearances and easier to reach…

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Links à la Mode

2009-10-30T07:30:00.001+02:00

Our Differences Unite Us

Edited by Fashion Pulse Daily

Coming off of Ashe Mischief's Independent Fashion Blogger's Post (Good Cop/Bad Cop: Participating in Links a la Mode), you all brought your A-game in posting the links a la mode -- which made it extra hard to edit! This week, the theme that I saw emerging throughout the posts is one of celebrating our unique diversity; each site has a different take and approach to fashion, art, beauty, media, lifestyle, music - you name it! From the dry shampoo trials at Dramatis Personae to Le Petite Cecile's observations regarding the bleached eyebrow trend, you all brought a new perspective to each topic at hand, a sign that indicates how wonderful and creative the blogosphere truly is. Get even more excited for Halloween with cmykaboom and Idiosyncratic Style costume suggestions that are sure to make you smile, along with DenimDebutante's discovery of the "zipholder". All in all, one things' for certain: we've got an amazing community of bloggers!

As expected, there was a fabulous round-up of links in the forum as well, all worthy of your eyeballs!

Links à la Mode : October 29th

Clutch 22 -A Blogger's Fairytale - The Making of Seattle Indie Designer Jesica Milton's "Jordie" Dress
cmykaboom -Halloween Hauteness: Top Ten Halloween Costume Ideas
Dramatis Personae - The Dry Shampoo Trials (Part 1)
DenimDebutante - The Zipholder
Fashion Pulse Daily -Favorite New Eco-Find: the Cool Indie Designer Eco Duds at Green is Black
ferOHHHsh - To Ugg or not to Ugg?
girl friday -A Guide to Styling & Buying Scarves.
Idiosyncratic Style - Stylish Last Minute Halloween Ideas
Independent Fashion Bloggers - Good Cop/Bad Cop: Participating in Links a la Mode
Le Petite Cecile - To Bleach or not to Bleach, That's the Question.
Lillys Garden - Dirndlpunk ROCKS
Mama Fashionista -- So What if I'm a (Perfume) Slut?
Prom Mafia -Warning:This Image has been Photoshopped: Should a Disclaimer be Used on Photoshopped Models?
Oranges & Apples -Flats or High Heels? Investigating Shoes that are Both Comfortable and Stylish
Queen Gilda: Thesis Collection: Sketching, Fabric Choices, and Final Edits
Retro Chick -Style Snapshot - 10 Questions with Eyeliah of Style Symmetry
The COVETED -Learning More About Vintage from The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping
The Demoiselles -- Pay Homage to the Classic Graphic T-Shirt
Think Thru Fashion - Behind the Scenes at a MAC Halloween Photo Shoot
Vue Society - RTW + Alterations vs. Custom Made
Workchic - Shoe Smitten Shows Workchic Readers the Best Tall Boots for Those with Hard to Fit Calves

State of Grace. And Cats.

2009-10-29T21:02:00.000+02:00

It took me until I saw The September Issue movie to completely just understand how an inspiring person is Grace Coddington. The red-haired dame is the Creative Director at Vogue and works together with Anna Wintour. Grace Coddington is the type of person who will bring pies at a Vogue photoshoot happening at Versailles. I have read several opinions which clearly give it to Grace as the hero of the movie. She is the brilliant mind behind the most photoshoots for the American Vogue and the only one able to stand up to Anna... and get away with it.

Until now, Grace has edited several books, among which stands "Grace: Thirty Years Of Fashion At Vogue". However, her latest book entitled "The Catwalk Cats" created together with her partner Didier Malige is particularly interesting. The focus is on the Coddington-Malige family and their cats Puff, Henri, Coco and Baby.

As expected, the cats are pictured acting very fancy, and show their high-class feline status in a funny, charming manner. The cover of the book:

And several other illustrations from the inside:

I am so in love with these illustrations, they are simple but at the same time entertaining, witty, charming, you name it. Proof that Grace can do genius things while being a person who didn't lose her sense of humor on the way.

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Some Kind of Sisterhood

2009-10-26T23:52:00.000+02:00

I sincerely think these photos make for a good beginning of the week. They just made my evening, and hopefully will set the mood for the next days too. Also, I can not wait to try the make-up in the second photo... I am all about white eyeliner lately. Maybe the same idea but in white will give it a different twist? Ahhh the endless possibilities! Charles Anastase S/S 2009 via Dazed Digital:

Do excuse the extreme briefness of this post as some very busy couple of days will follow...

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Fashion, not clothes: Ann Demeulemeester

2009-10-25T19:03:00.000+02:00

Turns out I spent a great deal of my Sunday scouting for online old fashion collections. Not as vintage as Yves Saint Laurent or Chanel that go well into the last century, but something circa 1980s, 1990s. It is very interesting how specifically hard is to find even one or two photos from 90s shows belonging to designers who made their debut around those times.

I thought it would be very interesting to have a look on something like this and I am thinking even to turn this into a regular feature? We shall see.

all photos: contemporary fashion archive

Ann Demeulemeester is my first pick for this first post. I dug up some runway photos which go from 1991 onwards. Mention: style.com features complete Ann D. collections starting "only" from 2000. Still, thinking we are getting closer to a decade from that moment, it is pretty impressive. Ann D.'s official site has some spotlights here and there in the collections tab, but in my opinion, the oldest ones are just enough to make me even more curious. Honestly, I can't get enough of these, and it is getting even more addictive: the air, the clothes, the times...

Sweet treats,
Daiane

The Brush Factory///Fabrica de Pensule

2009-10-24T17:55:00.000+03:00

Yesterday evening we enjoyed the wonderful gallery openings that took place in a new contemporary art space: The Brush Factory (Fabrica de Pensule). The new space brings together several well-known art galleries around town, as well as other artists, painters and visual artists.

An old factory was reconverted into a four-storied art building. It is left entirely raw&unedited, just the way it initially was. Here and there, some white paint has been thrown over and the impression is that everything is still unfinished, still in the making. It is a beautiful process to be witnessed, since people were still writing their names on the doors of the workrooms/artspaces/galleries. Saying it is unconventional, incredibly cool and weel-put together would be an underestimation of the entire event and place, not to mention people.

The floors are each divided into several rooms, each with enough space to host gallery events, screenings, even small parties. Very fun, and a pleasure to be wandering around the factory, discovering new rooms and all sorts of interesting stuff.

~> A sketch of the floor plan on a wall, illustrating the exact position of the galleries.

Outside there was a huge white screen covering two stories on which there were projected photos/images. Very, very impressive as the sun was setting:

To be entirely honest, the primary reason for which I attended the event was to see the Fashion&Photography exhibition entitled "Who am I?/Where do I come from?/Where do I go?" by Lucian Broscatean, Ramona Gliga, Rinad Muti and Stefana Zdrenghea at Zmart Gallery.

Loved the works, how they were showed and the music. Plus, a real pleasure of meeting Lucian in person.

Note the entire space inside miraculously appearing out of nowhere in the industrial area where the building is located. I was completely amazed by this efect whenever I looked outside the window:

all photos in this post taken by me

After this first experience, I honestly can't wait to go there again, since the program is up for this month and November.

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Photo Diary

2009-10-23T15:24:00.000+03:00

Since this week I had little time to write consistent stuff around here, I thought today I'd share some of the stuff I did (and took photos of) during this time. In five pictures.

First off, I used different nail polish colors for each nail. Fun, fun! Also, next time I redid it, was asymmetrical. Needless to say, they attracted some attention. Thinking maybe some brighter colors would be even better, wouldn't they?

Candidate for the title of favorite bag of the week. It's relatively new and it's the perfect size right in between too small and too big. In other words, perfect whether I'm going to classes or around town. Plus, it is so soft I can barely take my hands off it most of the time, haha.

Then one day I remembered I had this flower hair pin from a few years back. Since it still looks good, I wore it for the day:

Yesterday I drew something using colored pencils. Can't remember the last time I did it (seriously), maybe sometime around last winter? Colored crayons make for a nice decor element, otherwise. This is how I keep mine, in a round box:

Ice cream after cake for breakfast today. I felt very sugar-y. Still do a bit I guess. But having a sweet breakfast is one of the fastest ways of feeling full of energy in the morning. Well, that and coffee.

This is it for this week, I'm already looking forward to what the next one will look like!

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Links á la Mode

2009-10-23T07:16:00.000+03:00

Thrifty Chic

Edited by Retro Chick

There’s a thrifty feel abound in this weeks Links á la Mode. Maybe we’re all saving money for Christmas, or perhaps we’re all those recessionistas I hear so much about. Oranges and Apples spends a week living out of a capsule wardrobe to prove it can be done, Further Ado tells us why “Investment Dressing” is just another way that Fashion Magazines try and part us from our cash, Style Symmetry shows us 3 ways to work the same plaid blazer and Fashion is my Crush saves money by making her own studded vest (that’s a waistcoat if you’re British…)

As the end of October creeps closer and the nights draw in this weeks Links á la Mode also, inevitably, includes some Halloween inspiration from The New Wave and Style Amor along with the usual amazing mix of give-aways, interviews and reviews that we’ve come to expect.

Of course, if you need more tips and tricks remember to check out all the submissions for this week in the Links á la Mode thread.

Links à la Mode : October 22nd

A Typical Atypical – Make me a… 1940’s wartime woman
Awakened Aesthetic – Men need sexy shoes too! Awakened Aesthetic searches for the best men’s dress shoes…and all of them are vegan.
Bobbins and Bombshells – Sharin Foo of The Raveonettes. A modern Hitchcock Blonde with a guitar.
Fashion in my eyes – Revlon fantasy eyelashes review and giveaway
Fashion is My Crush – DIY Embellished Vest: make your own hardware strewn vest with some beads, studs & chains.
Fasshonaburu – Alyssa & Vyque go to the local Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out
ferOHHHsh – Blatant Designer Knockoffs- Not just in the back of vans anymore.
Further Ado – Investment dressing – is it a real investment, or another women’s magazine catch-phrase used to encourage us to buy, buy, buy?
Idiosyncratic Style – Q & A with amazing photographer Dana Brushette
kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS – Emily Howse A look at an up-and-coming fashion graduate with a taste for ethical production, architectural inspired pieces, and plenty of ruffles.
Little Miss Makeup – Brown is the new gray! Learn how to do a smoky eye for daytime.
Oranges and Apples – The Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Roundup and Reflections
Prom Mafia – 80s Done Right: How to Rock the 80s Fashion Trend
Retro Chick – Win an organic cotton jumper, worth £70 from Urban Buzz
slsvgg Fashion – Lily Allen’s jewellery line has finally been released in Selfridges
Style Amor – Need Costume inspiration with a bad ass fashionable twist?
Style Symmetry – Three Ways to Wear a Plaid Blazer This Season!
Styletastic – A roundup of SS2010 runway shoes – what will we all be wanting to wear on our feet next summer? (Or not as the case may be)
The Coveted – Behind the Scenes at Christian Francis Roth
The New Wave – DIY Halloween inspiration from the S/S 2010 runway shows
The Working Wardrobe – Something to Remember: Your Work Attire Not Only Represents You, It Represents Your Workplace. Think Before You Dress.

My Fictional Haircut(s)

2009-10-21T23:10:00.000+03:00

Every now and then I have this idea I should cut my hair shorter. Shortest possible. Then I am happy I didn't actually do it since realize I would have been totally devastated. Then I go on and on about the advantages and disadvantages of one haircut or another aaand, well, I always end up being happy with the way my hair is right now.

But one thing is for sure! This doesn't stop me from saving images on my computer with some haircuts I like best. I had bangs two years ago and it was terrible when I decided that I wanted to grow them long again. That's why I still have a respectable quantity of hair pins. One for every mood. You get the idea.

From my ever-growing inspiration folder I give you...the haircuts section!

We'll start with the ones whcih feature sleek hair and bangs. For sure, one of my latest soft spots:

This medium-lenght hair would be ideal too, if mine wouldn't (literally) explode at this level of shortness. Still, they look very classy and are easy to maintain:

Curled for a touch of galm, if more was ever needed. I love how girly and playfull it looks:

Then there are these are the images which gave the title of the posts. Great to look at, picture perfect even, but hard to maintain. Also, hard to believe I'll be hitting the blonde camp again any time soon, but well. These are high on my list too. Maybe, one day...? P.S. Accessories totally needed too.

photos: tfs, tumblr or unknown

How do you like your hair to be? Colors, cuts, opinions?

P.S. Sporadic and unpredictable posting, but completely motivated. I am decided though to keep it up just the way it used to be. Will do this! Thanks for all the emails and feedback, love!

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Living For Visuals. Again.

2009-10-19T20:13:00.000+03:00

I recently happened to write about the feelings & opinions on magazine scans. Those ones which resemble stealing when looking up scans from magazines one should only see if actually buy them. Well, this right here is a magazine I had no idea about until now (shame, shame, haha!). Frankie magazine. It is a visual feast, as we like it, yeah! The best thing about it is that it comes with a great website you should check out, because it's even more filled up with mega-nice stuff.

Of course, you must see the wallpapers section, it is too good. I personally couldn't resist to most of them. And surely loved the one with Blythe. These dolls are ageless. Side note: really feeling that this magazine could actually combine good photos, tumblr style (love) with a twist. AND IN MAGAZINE FORM!

A charming about page always makes the difference in my eyes:

"Back when it all began, frankie magazine founders editor Louise Bannister and creative director Lara Burke could think of nothing better than spending their days op shopping and drinking cups of tea. (They still can’t – some things never change.) One day, they put together a plan to start a magazine. They were uninspired with what was being offered on newsagency shelves and felt nothing could relate to them. Both firm friends with similar tastes, they wanted a magazine that spoke directly to the reader, contained great affordable fashion, sweet art, interesting reads and pretty photography. [...]"

old photos from frankie magazine via tfs

SO! Santa, are you reading this post? I'm baking cookiesss!!

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Let's go backstage and hide under a curtain

2009-10-17T16:43:00.000+03:00

Because wouldn't it be totally worth it? To see it all happen live before the runway moment. Especially when it's the Viktor&Rolf backstage. I know I just posted about their SS2010 collection the other day, but needed more. So I scooped out some photos which give a taste of the overall atmosphere. Yesss!

photo source

Still, I am still wondering how did they execute those dresses? The holes, the shapes, the cuts... I'd die to know, seriously. Oh, and I'd die for a dress just like these ones too, but that's another story.

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Browsing

2009-10-16T23:13:00.001+03:00

Because today is Friday, I thought we should lighten up a bit. Therefore, I am presenting you with something more special than usual. A significant amount of my online reading&viewing list is dedicated to what I like to call inspiration sites. Or blogs. Or tumblrs. I have a serious soft spot for these, mostly for the photographs that sometimes are real gems, but also for quotes or poems. There are a dozen of them, each with its own personality and unique features that make me feel instantly disconnected from the world for those few seconds I gaze at the computer screen.

[selfportrait, some time ago]

So here is something I enjoy very much to keep an eye on. It's End of March, blog & tumblr. Pick one, or take both, they are equally inspiring, and, well, they make me feel very peaceful and at ease when I enter the pages. It's nice, virtual lounge rooms. This below is one of the many beautiful poems you can find on End of March poetry:

Alela

Alela is pieces of a girl tied together

with blue ribbons and yellow thread.

She wears petticoats with bathing suits

rubber boots and plastic pearls.

Alela makes paper hats that

decorate her hands when she

take them off to sleep.

And paper boats to drift away when she

goes for a swim

Alela likes to play and study.

Likes sunshine, but mostly the stars

She like to laugh and run and

take off her hair when it rains.

She shimmers and sparkles

and shines shines shines

A flashing blur of colors and laughter

Alela was put together with glitter and glue.

At night she puts her heart in a tiny box

lined with velvet

and hangs her ribcage in the closet

where it dances with ghosts.

(source)

Do you have any sites/blogs/etc you turn to for inspiration or relaxation? Do tell!

Sweet treats,

Daiane

Links à la Mode

2009-10-15T23:33:00.000+03:00

Ethics and Morality in Fashion City

Edited by Ashe Mischief

This week’s Links á la Mode covers the gambit in regards to the ethical and moral questions surrounding fashion right now…. we have Confessions of a Fashion Editor’s take on fashion blogging & paid posts, and Oranges and Apples reports on a German magazine’s ban of professional models. threadbared talks about Lara Stone, French Vogue, and the controversial use of blackface in recent issue, while Hong Kong Fashion Geek revisits the argument about fashion, price discrimination, and designer knock-offs as Alexander McQueen sues Steve Madden.

As usual, there was a spectacular round-up of links in the forum as well, all worthy of checking out!

Links à la Mode : October 15th

Confessions of a Fashion Editor – Morality, the law, and fashion blogging
Denimaniac: – Best Denim Shops | Q&A with LA’s Mister Freedom
dramatis personae – Costumes from Holidays Past…
ferOHHHsh: – Champagne from a shoe?? J’Taime Le Rituel!
From Betsy With Love – Bringing some Lynchian Style to the Web!
Grit and Glamour – Manscaping 101: Guys should groom, not preen. A little chest hair never hurt (but a shaved chest does).
Hong Kong Fashion Geek – What’s the harm in Steve Madden doing an Alexander McQueen knockoff? Is it really sue-worthy?
idiosyncratic style: – Idiosyncratic Style: Dare to put your legs center stage this season.
Independent Fashion Bloggers – Poll : How do you feel about Sponsored Posts?
Large Black Diary: – Austie has a beautiful collection of hair accessories
Oranges and Apples: – German magazines bans professional models – an in-depth disussion
Prom Mafia – Betsey Johnson does DC.
Rags to Reverie: – Five tips for shopping at an American Apparel Flea Market
Retro Chick – Lusious Lingerie: Vintage Style from Fred & Ginger
sweetarchivia: – Review of Man Shops Globe event held at the San Francisco Anthropologie store
The Art of Accessories: – The Art of Accessories shows you how to accessorize your winter wardrobe with tights.
THE COVETED – SPUN Around: Integrating organic basics in your wardrobe.
The Curvy Fashionista – The Business of Plus Size Fashion: Blogger turned boutique owner Marie Denee discusses the growth of plus size fashion.
The Working Wardrobe – Virtual Dress Code: How Professionalism is Working its Way into the Avatar Wardrobe
the3st: – The First EVER Philadelphia Fashion Week is this week. Interview with the directors of the week:
threadbared: – We react to the recent Lara Stone editorial in French Vogue in “Blackface, and the Violence of Revulsion.”
|mode.ulation|: – Mode-ulation is back from hiatus..we bring you a quick glance through Paris fashion week with the cutest trend – the updated toga.

The guiding principle is to forget any principles existed in the first place

2009-10-14T22:12:00.002+03:00

photo credits: purple diary

It feels so incredibly good to have a bit of time to indulge in finding small internet treats. Oh yes. I guess you could tell that by my sporadic posts as of late, but I am so not going anywhere. Online speaking. Actually, having a couple of hours put aside today for fashion purposes, I finally got to dig up more details on one of the most amazing fashion shows in Paris. It blew my mind: I love when people do stuff and then all it's left to do is gaze into the open air and think "It is so natural/obvious, how come anyone else didn't think it up until now???". But let's stick to the object of today's post and let me take you a bit further into what the Viktor&Rolf SS2010 show meant. Not only they had Roisin Murphy sing during the show (as if that fact solely wouldn't have been enough), but they also had a matching scenography. The entire thing was put up by Studio Job. A short quote via Dezeen: “Studio Job and Viktor & Rolf cherish a long friendship. When our creative paths cross, we enjoy working together. Jewelry, prints, furniture and now designs for a runway.” – Nynke Tynagel and Job Smeets.

photo credits: style.com

Everyone's attention was distracted by the huge chopped dresses (which also got the biggest press coverage), but the simpler looks were kind of amazing too. These dresses (top row above) could be easily be taken to real life, so chic! Perfectly balanced collection.

photo credits: style, dezeen

[I so dig the huge globe with twice the hight of a normal person! Of course, it is covered in crystals, if you were wondering, yes.]

Is it nuts? It is unexpected, bold, risk-taking, lovely with a twist or simply insane, you name it. I have only one word to describe it: fabulous to the last fold of tulle.

Watch show here: Part one and Part two.

Extra, extra! Roisin Murphy's performance for the Viktor&Rolf show is available for download here. Approximately 12 minutes of yumminess, me loves!

Sweet treats,
Daiane

Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere

2009-10-12T23:33:00.001+03:00

Hi, hi, hello, it's me! It feels like ages have passed since I posted something, even though it was just a couple of days.

Anyway, I am being kept busy at the moment, but some fresh photos of myself were long past due around here, ain't it so? Ahaha!

Well, this is exactly what I looked like today. Don't let the small bag fool you, it was accompanied by a laptop case, in all its glory.

The title of this post comes from the song above... Owl City pretty much resembles Death Cab for Cutie, but with some more energetic songs, I'd say. So listen to it! xx

Sweet treats,
Daiane