Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures never gets old.
Forage in Silverlake.
Valentino has got me craving the sweetest pumps to pair with my baggiest jeans.
the goods design. tumblr. poppy talk.
pepper+chips
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Showing posts with label Barcelona. Show all posts
Monday, April 25, 2011
WEEKLY FASHION ALL STYLE
Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures never gets old.
Forage in Silverlake.
Valentino has got me craving the sweetest pumps to pair with my baggiest jeans.
the goods design. tumblr. poppy talk.
pepper+chips
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Marchesa's Easter Bunnies
The word "Playboy" yeilds with it, a barrage of bog rotten misinterpretations.
Chavs with dirty tramp-stamps creeping behind skanky white thongs, knock off merchandise with half-hearted diamante sparingly applied, floozy-fake-bottle-blondes with as much air in their pumped up breasts as you will find between their ears and a wrinkly old man siphoned with a steady flow of viagra to keep him off the brink of a heart attack.
Yes, the shallow connotations discernibly neighbour the brand name but, like it or lump it, Playboy Enterprises Inc. is an institution that i can't get enough of....seriously.
Iconic names are born by stabbing popular culture with controversy, to leave a lasting wound, and Playboy has achieved this with effortless forth-righteousness, since its inception in 1953. The endowment of the brand is embodied by the prolific rabbit motif, shining brighter and more vigorous than strobe lighting, emblazoned upon everything from people and buildings to a vast array of disposable goods. Nevertheless, the persisting legacy of Playboy scars much deeper than visual emblems, pornographic and sexually explicit material. Interspersed between the illustrious gentlemen's diversities, are high-brow articles by novelists, journalists and notable figures who explore, not only fiction, but also current affairs, political and world issues. Among their most recognised contributors, reshaping the magazine industry and catapulting their own careers, are Ian Fleming, Vladimir Nabokov, John LeCarre and Anne Sexton, to name but a few.
On a more comfortable cosmetic level, however, Playboy gains elevated notoriety from its girls. Alongside the "renowned" parade of breast baring models, are the infamous bunnies who write integral paragraphs within Playboy's growing narrative. Originally conceived as waitresses for the Playboy clubs, these girls were only awarded the coveted position after undergoing strenuous training in which they memorised cocktail recipes, embraced strict mannerisms and adopted the identifiable "bunny perch". These human/animal hybrids were fantastical visions, holding an attraction superior to average women. Created in Hugh Hefner's ideal, they were creatures of perfection whose ample bosom and accomplished figures could entice any man with an "expensive innocence".
The elitist group are, of course, distinguished by a certain outfit, now synonymous with the history of sexual trending. As a prestigious hallmark of the brand, the "bunny costume" is fabricated in luxurious rayon satin, covering a "merry widow" corset which immodestly, yet tastefully, exposes the female form. With quaint tuxedo accessories, bunny ears, fishnet tights and heels, an iconic look was completed to become the first service uniform registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
In an ironic twist of verity, however, these women were far from catalogued sex symbols. In fact, many memoirs have detailed the true heritage of Playboy Bunnies, in which women were uplifted intellectually by their surroundings and thrown into a host of successful, professional endeavours. It is a lasting era of liberation and independence, illusively masked by the brand's superficial inclinations.
From the 1980s cabaret configuration to Roberto Cavalli's 2006 remodel, the bunny costume itself has been privy to a throng of memorable adaptations. Currently, advancing the cotton-tail trend, whilst propelling Playboy into a high-fashion estate, is Marchesa who will unveil their stylish overhaul, next month, in aid of breast cancer and just ahead of the London Club reopening.
Designer, Georgina Chapman has expressed the nature of the rejuvenated look, which will follow the classic corseted silhouette whilst interweaving elements of the pristine Marchesa aesthetic. Embroidered with lace and embellished delicately with roses, the promo sketch is refined and feminine yet sensual and intimate; rendering how Playboy lives, breathes and moves with fashion, gaining cultural headway.
The legacy is illustrious and flourishing with each creative extension. Fashionable forays, addictive reality TV and nice pairs of boobies; Playboy does it all, thriving for almost 60 years, active as ever.
Chavs with dirty tramp-stamps creeping behind skanky white thongs, knock off merchandise with half-hearted diamante sparingly applied, floozy-fake-bottle-blondes with as much air in their pumped up breasts as you will find between their ears and a wrinkly old man siphoned with a steady flow of viagra to keep him off the brink of a heart attack.
Yes, the shallow connotations discernibly neighbour the brand name but, like it or lump it, Playboy Enterprises Inc. is an institution that i can't get enough of....seriously.
Iconic names are born by stabbing popular culture with controversy, to leave a lasting wound, and Playboy has achieved this with effortless forth-righteousness, since its inception in 1953. The endowment of the brand is embodied by the prolific rabbit motif, shining brighter and more vigorous than strobe lighting, emblazoned upon everything from people and buildings to a vast array of disposable goods. Nevertheless, the persisting legacy of Playboy scars much deeper than visual emblems, pornographic and sexually explicit material. Interspersed between the illustrious gentlemen's diversities, are high-brow articles by novelists, journalists and notable figures who explore, not only fiction, but also current affairs, political and world issues. Among their most recognised contributors, reshaping the magazine industry and catapulting their own careers, are Ian Fleming, Vladimir Nabokov, John LeCarre and Anne Sexton, to name but a few.
On a more comfortable cosmetic level, however, Playboy gains elevated notoriety from its girls. Alongside the "renowned" parade of breast baring models, are the infamous bunnies who write integral paragraphs within Playboy's growing narrative. Originally conceived as waitresses for the Playboy clubs, these girls were only awarded the coveted position after undergoing strenuous training in which they memorised cocktail recipes, embraced strict mannerisms and adopted the identifiable "bunny perch". These human/animal hybrids were fantastical visions, holding an attraction superior to average women. Created in Hugh Hefner's ideal, they were creatures of perfection whose ample bosom and accomplished figures could entice any man with an "expensive innocence".
The elitist group are, of course, distinguished by a certain outfit, now synonymous with the history of sexual trending. As a prestigious hallmark of the brand, the "bunny costume" is fabricated in luxurious rayon satin, covering a "merry widow" corset which immodestly, yet tastefully, exposes the female form. With quaint tuxedo accessories, bunny ears, fishnet tights and heels, an iconic look was completed to become the first service uniform registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
In an ironic twist of verity, however, these women were far from catalogued sex symbols. In fact, many memoirs have detailed the true heritage of Playboy Bunnies, in which women were uplifted intellectually by their surroundings and thrown into a host of successful, professional endeavours. It is a lasting era of liberation and independence, illusively masked by the brand's superficial inclinations.
From the 1980s cabaret configuration to Roberto Cavalli's 2006 remodel, the bunny costume itself has been privy to a throng of memorable adaptations. Currently, advancing the cotton-tail trend, whilst propelling Playboy into a high-fashion estate, is Marchesa who will unveil their stylish overhaul, next month, in aid of breast cancer and just ahead of the London Club reopening.
Designer, Georgina Chapman has expressed the nature of the rejuvenated look, which will follow the classic corseted silhouette whilst interweaving elements of the pristine Marchesa aesthetic. Embroidered with lace and embellished delicately with roses, the promo sketch is refined and feminine yet sensual and intimate; rendering how Playboy lives, breathes and moves with fashion, gaining cultural headway.
The legacy is illustrious and flourishing with each creative extension. Fashionable forays, addictive reality TV and nice pairs of boobies; Playboy does it all, thriving for almost 60 years, active as ever.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Wearing the French Flag
Sunnies - Mango, Blazer - Zara, Scarf & Jumper - Thrifted, Jeggings - Primark, Boots - Michael Kors, Ring - from Tunisia
Yesterday I was sick and I let a small sore throat ruin my day. Today I decided that I will not be a poor sick girl anymore and I had a fantastic photoshoot in a park involving one my oldest friends, balloons, soap bubbles, trees in blossom and a graffiti wall. What else do you need for the perfect portrait session? I fell in love with the photos so much that I even "forced" my model to take some pictures of me too. Typical blogger! :)
Have a great weekend chicas!
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I heart Barcelona
I don't even know where to begin describing the weekend we spent in Barcelona. I've always been in love with the city but now I'm more smitten than ever before. Somehow I always knew that I'll live there one day and I can only hope that that day will come soon. Why Barcelona? It has everything I'm looking for in a hometown: very nice climate (except for this weekend :), international atmosphere, beach, amazing cuisine, closeby mountains, friendly people, beautiful architecture and plenty of cultural programs throughout the year. I have to admit that as soon as we've arrived to our beautiful Hotel Regina I teared up a little. I'm just crazy in love with the city and I was so happy to be there! :) I'm not nearly finished with editing my pictures but here are some of the photos we took on the first day frolicking around in town.
I was surprised by the amount of amazing restaurants we've seen over the weekend. Let's not talk about the amount of food we've actually ate :) but all I can say is that I've seen some of the nicest restaurants and eaten some of the tastiest food in Barcelona. The restaurants in Port Olimpic are definitely a must visit if you're in town!
We pretty much spent the first day just walking around and breathing in the smell of sea and blossoming flowers (and as already mentioned, we also ate our weight in paella :))
Oh what I'd give to live on the beach!!! More pictures coming soon, so stay tuned!
HAPPY MONDAY luverz!
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