New Obsession...

MIU MIU SS14 COLLECTION

There is nothing I look forward to more than researching the latest collection of my favourite designers. I deconstruct the pattern of the garment in my mind to see if there was a possibility I could create my own.

This morning I took a moment to indulge myself in the fantasy pages of my favourite fairy-tale...Vogue. One image that caught my attention was the Miu Miu embroidered dress from the 2014 Spring Summer collection. 

The collection screamed the silhouettes of 60s and 70s fashion, and presented the famous a-line skirt and platform heels in a more modern light. Miu Miu carried on the trend of pastels with a twist as they combined peachy pinks and baby blue candy colours with deep rose reds and fuschia pink colours.

The whole show reminded me of Eva Green in 'The Dreamers'. I imagined a young Parisian girl in her quirky colourful tights and red coat on her way to a movie theatre or the Louvre. The whole collection had a beautiful effortless elegance to the aesthetic of the clothes. The collection, in my opinion, played with the attraction of girly glamour and the sophistication of a young woman exploring her sexual power.

Can't wait for Paris fashion week 2014! Couture shows will begin!

My Perfect Paris Wardrobe

Polyvore is that wonderful thing that allows a girl to visualise her dream wardrobe. The clothes she can never afford or could never find in the shops.

Style Inspiration

Anna Karina

Why do we love her? Her style is so youthful with an element of simplicity that makes an effortless ensemble. What I love is that she always looks comfortable, in her clothes and in her skin. She has the freedom to move elegantly through the streets of Paris.

Her charm, her smile, those cat eyes that draw people in like a moth to a flame...they are all elements that created a successful actress, a style icon and an unforgettable beauty.

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Jane Birkin

I have chosen to look at the style of Jane Birkin the British actress who lived in france. She successfully combined they fashion of the two countries to create her own unique and sexy style.

Here I have put together a small collection of images that create the key pieces of the style icon Jane Birkin. She is well known for her boyish laid back casual day look,  which she combined with ballerina pumps or fur coat to give  it a feminine touch. Her simple little black slip dress made her simple unforgettable at a party. The basket was another one if Birkin's iconic accessories. The Birkin bag was inspired by the British actress and the idea came to the designer, Jean-Louis Dumas when he met her on a plane from Paris to London. When the glamorous actress dropped her basket and and the contents spill everywhere. Birkin explained that she was in need of a stylish yet practical bag. Hence the Birkin handbag was created and named after the woman who inspired the most iconic accessory in fashion history.

Birthday present...

So my mother surprised me the other day when she suggested that we (mum, dad, sister and myself) could go to Paris for the weekend for my birthday! Well, one can imagine that I was très excité! Immediately I started collecting images of famous French fashion icons, watched as many films as possible that were set in Paris and I additionally bought a map and a learn French app for my phone. In a series of posts you will see the planning of my dream Parisian wardrobe and where I intend to go when in the city of love!

PS I warned my mother as soon as she suggested the trip, that I would dress like Audrey Hepburn everyday we were there!

Style icon

Marianne Faithfull

Girl friend to mick Jagger, singer, song writer and actress, Marianne Faithfull was a popular and famous face of the 1960s. Her glamoursous and simple sexy style was one that young girls aspired to. The outfits of miss faithfull made the fashion trend that we remember the 1960s for.

The Fur coat! The iconic fur coat of the 1960s that would be paired with a little black dress a cigarette or just on its own...without anything underneath!

Inspiration 

Tim Walker

Tim Walker is my favorite photographer. His artistic and creative ability to make a fantasy or fairy tale come to life makes him stand out from other artists and photographers and, in my opinion makes him truly unique. I do not consider Tim Walker to be a photographer but an artist. It is his skill of creating something new that draws me to his work. The world of Tim Walker is truly fascinating and his photos allow us a sneak peak into his world of magic.

Tim Walker is a British Fashion Photographer and has worker for publications such as Vogue creating magical and romantic motif characters in his style. Over the years Tim Walker has gained prestige and appreciation for his magnificent work, and has been named 'The Story Teller' a title quite fitting to the genius artist. 

Walker photographs in many beautiful British houses, castles and landmarks. Walker collaborates with Angel the Costumiers to create the illusion of a magical character. This helps in order to invent the story's and concepts behind the photoshoot. Walker mainly works on a large scale and has created many large scale drawings and models such as the Mullberry campaigns. 

Tim Walker is also extremely famous for his portraits and photographing the iconic designers, actors, artists and musicians of our time. He has photographed the legendary Alexander McQueen, Vivienne westwood and Helena Bonham Carter.

I find the collaboration of colours and shapes of the costumes and settings beautiful! There is something very appealing about every single one of Walker's photographs. Additionally, Walker focuses on many traditional British settings and events such as hunting, world war two and royalty. 

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Proenza Schouler

I have recently discovered the marvellous designs of Proenza Schouler. My personal favourite show is the spring summer 2013. Why? Because of the colours, the tailored cut of the dresses and the smart use of the vintage photographed printed fabric. The designers created a collection of clothing that was simple in shape, however spectacular with layers and clashes of block colours onto vintage photography. The designers composed items of clothing that were combined an elegant cut with the edgy patterns and colours. 

Campaign for the 2013 SS show