_Details of Couture

Hi Everybody!!

Back again and i intend to stay!

So much has gone on so expect a back log of posts, fashion and travel related, if you haven't seen already

i love a holiday!!!

Here i thought we can have a quick look and some of the detailing in Couture Garments and the pure skill involved

in the making of these garments that makes us

all quiver!!

I am glad to be back!!

Enjoy! 

Elie Saab - Beautiful as always

_January Blues

Hey!

I have been on bit of a hiatus for a year now, but have pulled myself together.

New Year, New adventures!!!

I know January isn't always the best month, but the January blues don't have to be so bad!!

So here is some new years inspiration for you all!!

Enjoy.

_KENZO Mens

 Some beautiful images to gaze upon this morning.

I love posting Menswear, its fascinating, exciting and fresh, sometimes not always given the recognition it deserves!

So her is the Kenzo mens collection.

_Never say Netherlands

I'm off again! I apologise for my gaps in posts i am working on it for the new year!

First things first, i'm off to de Achterhoek in the Netherlands tomorrow, excited as i have not been since September and am seeing my Oma!!

When i'm not eating everything in sight, i mean everything! I will be off to Arnhem for some retail 

therapy.

(i know the photo above is stereotypical, but it looks nice)

xx

_Woolrich Woolen Mills AW '12

Mark McNairy launched his AW 2012 collection at Pitti Uomo in Milan.  The mix of wool, corduroy and synthetic materials are beautifully balanced, along with a subtle colour palette.  It also shows a good use of technical fabrics and wearable basics.

_Lookbook Boys

Something nice to see is men dressing good, lets face it, they don't always do they?

My boy lives in jeans and t-shirts and a big old beanie on his head!

Some visuals for you and also spent about 2 hours just looking at stunning boys!

_Kubickova

Ahoj!

An amazing Czech designer i must share with you all!

Zuzana Kubickova

Beautiful and delicate clothing with exaggerated hips and soft textures that 

make the model float instead of walk.

Embroidered lace pattern and laser cut work across the the garments and 

on the knees of the stockings and truly amazing.

So simple and delicate how they have been attached, and the pieces together give a very enthral

feel.

Images sources on google and iheartit

_JANTINE VAN PESKI’S WIRES 10.0 COLLECTION

Jantine van Peski studied at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute before attending the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, where she graduated in 2011 from a master (MA) degree with ‘WIRES 10.0’ collection. Her work focuses on silhouette and craftsmanship, with great attention to materials and techniques used.

Jantine’s was strongly influenced by the textile sculptures from the 1970’s and specifically the macramé-technique. 

That was the starting point to construct pieces of clothing out of cord and yarn, straight from the body and using only one type of knot.

LINKS À LA MODE

LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Cooler Weather Brings Haute Fashion: That’s How The Saying Goes Right?

Edited by: Jessie Thorpe of Denimology

Cooler weather has made it’s way in and it leaves me feeling a definitive need to dress up lavishly. Some girls have been frocked fancifully for the entire month of Dressember. I think it’s important to make the effort to look extra stylish in the Winter months.  I’ve been decorating myself glamorously in festive jewel tones: emerald, crystal, ruby with gold making and appearance every now and again also. My wardrobe has definitely become darker as I use lots of navy and black basics letting my accessories do the talking.

THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: DECEMBER 15TH

• Absolutely Fuzzy: DIY studded denim jacket
• Crashing Red: Balenciaga: Return of Jedi!
• Denimology: Pay It Forward With A Molly Bear
• Fashionistyle: Edie Sedgwick: The Girl with the Black Tights
• Flounces and Slashes: Dangerous chic bling. DIY Crystal Knuckle Duster
• House of Guise: The Dreaded B-Word: The Basics of Accessories
• Lady O’ Fashion: DIY Making Leather Look Aged
• Miss Viki: To photoshop or not to photoshop?
• Piewacket: Dolly Parton cover shoot for Rue Holiday issue
• Pretty Quirky Pants: DIY Multi-Chain Necklace
• Purple Bananas and Fudgeballs: DIY Miu Miu Glitter Sneakers Tutorial
• Purushu: Renaissance in Runway. Inspiration from the past.
• Simply Frabulous: The man who sees the world in denim
• Stephanie M. Style: Preppy in Blue!
• Sugar and Spice: How to have a frugal, yet stylish, Christmas:
• Tha Darlinh: DIY: How to make fancy silver shoes out of 5€ leftover ones.
• That Girl Kip: DIY Gold leaf jewelery
• The Quirky Poet: Getting comfortable taking blog photos in public
• Wardrobe of a Secret Millionaire: Are High-Low Designer Collabs a great idea?
• Yellow Cup Cake: Holiday Guide for Gifts Under $100

Thanks for picking me! sorry it was late!

readers come check out these blogs, loving *Piewacket & Crashing Red

Merry Christmas!!

_DIY The shirt collar necklace

Hello, hope all is well.

So here is another DIY, hope you liked the last one!

This collar necklace, you can use any simple outfit a bit of revitalization. Trim the collar off an oldshirt and sew a few chains here. You can actually use as an ornament, but i think the possibilities are endless.

_DIY Gold leaf Jewellery

Hey!

_So in time for christmas i wanted to share some joy and some gold!

Some gold leaf jewellery for the festive season which costs you pennies!!

Looks amazing and is pretty fun and can be used for many things!!

During fashion week, we saw many designers already passing: the use of gold as a fashion accessory. Actually very fun and an inexpensive way todo more creative in the days to come. This clearly shows that with a little effort you can put together your gold jewellry in no time!

Find out what you need under here

_Lightbulbs & Bicycles

I am returning to The Netherlands!!!

I am off just after new year to see my Oma and family!

Cant wait!

I am going to Eindhoven, Winterswijk, Arnhem and Aalten!!

If anyone kows of any good design exhibitions or museums i should visit, let me know!!

Anyway i'm in a good mood and going to share some lovely photos from the Netherlands!!



_Valentina Poletti

_Currently based in Berlin, Valentina Poletti send us her final project to review and we were thoroughly consumed by her concept and execution.

 Besides the conceptual garments and photos she has collaborated with Carolina Amoretti to make a amazing video bringing together different environments that reflect the concepts of each look.

“My collection shows the two personalities of the same outfit, one a hostile and complex geometrical city representing urbanization and static routine and the other in a natural and free landscape which represents escapism.”

                                                                              Enjoy

National Geographic Influences Fashion

National Geographic style has immersed itself into fashion and 

filtered it's way into all over graphic prints in many designer's collections, as

well as textural layers and contrasting surfaces.

Gorgeous colours flow together creating strong prints which draw the eye in, leaving you mesmerized.