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Favourite Fashion Illustrator Part 1

2008-02-23T14:03:00.000-08:00

Maxime Touratier's luminescent illustrations are created by photographing light shining out of holes in black paper, as tourateir puts it,to 'reveal glittering, shimmering images like the universe constellated by stars' Prepared to be dazzled...

Interesting Shoulders

2008-02-23T08:28:00.001-08:00

When i saw this purple creation for sell on ebay in January, i knew i just had to have it...Never had I got sucked into the whole ebay thing so i was a complete novice, I stayed up late counting down the minutes with nimble fingers i bidded with my hearts content and won! Yay! Anytime i wear it out it gets alot of attention particularly to do with the masterfully crafted shoulders...

picture from hipster vintage ebay store

And your gonna see alot more of interesting shoulders this autumn/winter 2008 with London fashion Week participants representing the shoulder brigade...I heart this trend..

L-R: Nathan Jenden, Gareth Pugh,Eley Kishimoto, Krystof Strozyna

Poltock and Walsh @ Circus

2008-02-22T07:42:00.000-08:00

Just a small sample of Poltock and Walsh SS08 collection which is truly divine and available at Circus @ Powerscourt, South William st, check out their dresses which seamlessly combine colour, choice of fabric and construction for wonderful results..Here is them on the inspiration of their spring/summer debut...
"The inspiration for the Spring/Summer 08 season include Man Ray's early bondage images and the seminal works of architect Frank Gehry, which reflect the juxtaposed nature of Poltock & Walsh's signature looks, where organic frills are met with strict architectural lines. Geometric 'Y' structures, which run throughout the collection, form the basis for a cascade of exaggerated silk satin ruffs or support playful 'Gehry-esque' twirl skirts."

Michelle Ma Belle

2008-02-18T11:55:00.001-08:00

I can not get over how amazing Michelle Williams looks in the new Wonderland magazine...I first remember hearing about Wonderland when the editor of the magazine went on Dragon's Den for financial backing. He wanted to create a style conscious unisex magazine and he has succeeded...it is one of my favourite magazines.

I have never been a major fan of Williams, but the combination of the photography and the make-up make for a visually beautiful portrait of her. The interview that accompanies the editorial was done before the tragic death of Heath Ledger and I must say she comes across as a genuinely nice person...Here is her on how motherhood has changed her...

"I feel like I didn’t have any relationship with my body before Matilda. Well I did, but it was just a bad one. After having my daughter I can’t judge myself in the same way. My body has done this totally miraculous but utterly ordinary thing. The downside is that my vocabulary has shrunk to the size of a pea."

Indulge the Inner Nerd

2008-02-18T11:26:00.000-08:00

As Ciara informed me today they are selling nerdy eye glass frames in H&M, I also see they are selling them in American Apparel, I have been obsessed with glasses since i was a little kid. When i tried to fail my eye tests just so i could get a pair of glasses, fortunately or unfortunately for me, however you wanna look at it, it didn't work. Also, in my drunken haze i bought a pair of plastic fake glasses of a random guy in centra for 5 euro just so i could indulge my glasses fixation...Now nerdy eye glasses seem to be all the rage...Check out the ones below available from american apparel

Model Mondays

2008-02-18T10:51:00.000-08:00

At last, I post on time for model mondays...this week it is the turn of model Flo Gennaro, 17 year old Argentinan beauty, who is tipped to be one of the hottest models of 2008. Her steady rise only began last February, where is debuted at the Marni, Milan Autumn/winter show. She is has now walked for Louis Vitton and Nina Ricci...I heart her so much, i love the way she can look so boyish yet beautiful, she has such striking features and her sticky out ears - complement her look so much.

Invisi - heels

2008-02-18T07:48:00.000-08:00

I don't know how to feel about this trend...until i slip my feet in and experience the magic for myself...Can you imagine if they were the most comfortable shoes in the world? It's like fashion's answer to hoverboards... The first invisi - heels can be attributed to Marc Jacobs ss08 collection and now London Boy Gareth Pugh as taken them to the next level in his fantastical aw08 collection..Check them out below...

Gareth Pugh

Marc Jacobs

Cutesies Monday

2008-02-18T02:32:00.000-08:00

So, i am being totally slack with my blog...but my life is crazy hectic in a good way lately...so busy..but to cheer myself up and you guys here is a cutesies video... Check it out...a ickle hedgehog with facial expressions...

Dublin Fashion Week Photo Shoot For Totally Dublin

2008-02-07T07:53:00.000-08:00

Check it out...Pick up a copy practically everywhere!

Photography: Lili Forberg
Stylist : Me
Make-up; Lara Ford
Hair: Aimee Murphy
Illustrations: Ian Downes
Model: Rachel Montague

Fashionably late with Model Monday's - eeek!

2008-02-07T05:06:00.000-08:00

Ok, it is hard task to choose a suitable model that is not highly exposed but still is highly in demand...Solange Wilvert is one of those faces...may be not known to everyone but once her work is put in perspective - she becomes instantly recongisble...She is Brazilian, and has graced the covers of Vogue, Wonderland and been the face of Chanel, Calvin Klein, Gucci and Stella McCartney.
Solange On Modeling: "The best part is the possibility to travel, to get to know people and places that you never imagined. The worst is the pressed shoots and the change of makeup many times a day."

On?off Catwalk looks...

Stella McCarthy Advert

German Vogue

Model Card

Model Card

Next Models

Gucci Advert

Backstage at Chanel

Model Mondays!

2008-01-23T15:46:00.000-08:00

I have decided to start a new weekly post called model mondays where i pick a model and profile them and show some of their work..might be homegrown or international models...if you have any suggestions or your fav models..then make your presence known in the comment section! Yay heres to model mondays!

2008-01-23T07:22:00.001-08:00

Team gang on amazing photee shot with rachel montague for totally dublin..blogging from lilis studio..so exclusive behind the scenes..you are so lucky!

More stars

2008-01-22T16:53:00.000-08:00

Aussie design duo sass and bide uses the star motif throughout their spring /summer collection...the collection is laid back with a certain edge that makes me want all of it...Check some out below..

One to watch

2008-01-21T15:39:00.000-08:00

Marcelo Stertaggraduated from central st. martins in 2006 with a highly acclaimed menswear collection, good news for the girls - he is now doing womenswear. Check it out below - crisp, clean with highly tailored results that yield alot of impact - i love it! He might rival his former class mate Christopher Kane!

Winged delights

2008-01-17T17:07:00.000-08:00

i have been wearing winged eyeliner ardently for years now, when i say ardently i mean it, i feel naked without the flick of eyeliner swept across my eyelids...and now the flicked eyeliner is a key look for spring/summer..amy winehouse has a lot to answer for....

Wantsies part deux

2008-01-17T17:00:00.000-08:00

I really really want a pair of wide leg jeans.. and the best around at the mo are the cult 70's brand - ditto available seemingly at Harvey Nichols...They would go great with my roller skates i found buried under my stairs, from when i was a kid, all i need now is a roller disco to attend...disco fever...Check out the dittos in action below..

Wantsies

2008-01-09T14:48:00.000-08:00

How cutesies is this ring..yes it is a ring, and comes in a sweet little box, perfect for gifts, and is available here with other really lovely other sweet treats from independent designers..ooh and pssst there having a sale that only starts today! so quick quick get your shop on!

Behind the scenes of U magazine shoot!

2008-01-09T14:35:00.000-08:00

This was a fun shoot.. to do but so freezing...especially for the models who had to lie and sit on the ice! eeek! all in a days work..Poor felicia fell on the ice and just laughed it off - what a legend!

Pearls of the Orient - 2008 Pirelli Calendar

2008-01-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

I just checked out the 2008 Pirelli Calendar and i just cant get over how amazing it is, demure with a intense dramatic use of colour... The calendar has parted from previous editions which have been beautifully shot in black and white and being more overtly sexual. The calendar features models and actress: Maggie Cheung, Agyness Deyn, Lily Donaldson, Du Juan, Doutzen Kroes, Catherine McNeil, Mo Wandan, Sasha Pivovarova, Coco Rocha, Caroline Trentini and Gemma Ward.

When models attack

2008-01-08T04:57:00.000-08:00

I sometimes dont understand how models do it...being made contort your body into weird positions to get the right shot, have people preening and at you the whole day, and then when you reach the biggish time have to deal with the mad modelling marathon that is fashion week - no sleep, constant preening and cameras in your face...no wonder these models got nasty

Who, What Wear,

2008-01-07T06:58:00.000-08:00

I really like this website it is like flicking through those pages in Now, and looking at the best and the worst dressed, but instead of having your one from eastenders, it actually features what influential people, like the editor of nylon and french vogue wear..and it is updated often. Warning: it does create intense wardrobe jealously though!

Stars in your eyes

2008-01-07T05:07:00.000-08:00

I have a real soft spot for star embellished clothes..even though they can remind me of little emo/rockers. But this season stars shone brightly on the catwalk with a grown up and glamourous take...

YSL - Yves Saint Laurent focused heavily on stars for its collection from dresses to tops to necklaces. My favourite piece being the meshed black star top.

Chanel - decorated their runway carpet in stars and stuck to the basics by using white stars and a black backdrop. Stars adorned accessories as well.

Topshop has a very Chanel inspired dress in their spring/summer collection and it looks like its gonna be a popular get it while you can

Ice Queen Shoot for U mag

2007-12-31T06:13:00.000-08:00

Irish Bebo Babes do Podge and Rodge

2007-12-30T13:50:00.000-08:00

I styled the lovely bebo babes for their t.v. debut on Podge and Rodge.. It was a long day but worth it as the girlies got to pose for photos with them afterwards... Their trip to Ballydung manor was also picked up by the Mirror newspaper...

Fashion Shoot@Spy

2007-12-16T13:53:00.000-08:00

More shoots from Spy shoot... My favs are below
Photography : Lili forberg
Styling : Me
make-up: lara ford
hair: aimee murphy
model: portia @ 1st options