Today’s outfit: Halloween do?

Posted on by cheryl

00010m.jpg

Photo: Marcio Madeira

From John Galliano, Fall 2006. The perfect Halloween do?

I don’t have a Halloween outfit to show for, but I thought the Galliano creation featured here brings home the essence of dark, in my view.

From Sarah Mower, who reviewed his show:
PARIS, March 4, 2006

To get to John Galliano’s fall show, guests had to drag themselves to a bleak industrial studio on the outskirts of Paris on a freezing and traffic-clogged Saturday night.

How the elements cooperate, perfect weather for the collection!

I’m still a Galliano fan.

Dolce & Gabanna: Lets do street violence in style?

Posted on by cheryl

dg-advert.jpg

A banned D&G advertisement for Fall/Winter 2006.

In today’s Stockholm newspaper DN is an interesting article on redefining luxury, it’s changing premises and its spreading to the middle class rather than being exclusive to the “absurdly affluent”. I can’t help seeing the new D&G advertising for their latest collection in this light. It is quite obvious that they are trying to reach a different crowd than those who bought the original LV bags of the 1920s and crossed the Atlantic twice a year to spend the summer season in France, so much is clear. Continue reading “Dolce & Gabanna: Lets do street violence in style?” →

Easter inspirations, Gunilla Stolpe

Posted on by cheryl

yellow_coat-053.jpg

  • Yellow felt wool coat, Gare de Robe, style by Gunilla Stolpe
  • Wool scarf, Swedish label
  • Black skinny jeans, Baxter
  • Gold peep toe heels, Ellie
  • Epi leather Gobelins backpack, Louis Vuitton

I actually met with Gunilla Stolpe when I was at her shop browsing. I really had no intention on purchasing a short coat, but I spoke to her some about her inspirations, her designs and she explained to me in great detail, how she made this yellow coat – which is what sold me the coat and of course, her pleasant personality.

I call it an Easter-coat, because of the yellow and this particular yellow is strongly associated with Easter in Sweden (perhaps other countries too where they celebrate Easter). There was one in a dark brown but I figured I haven’t got anything yellow in my wardrobe. Or very few yellow coloured items in my wardrobe, so why not brighten it up with this?

Apart from its colour which cheers me up just by looking at it, it’s warm without adding too much bulk on the frame. There is actually a matching ribbon belt to it which is not featured in the picture above.

Saturday inspiration: gold python flats

Posted on by cheryl

pythonflats.jpeg

Jean-Michel Cazabat Python Ballet Skimmer

I absolutely love Python. The Jean-Michel Cazabat skimmers are on my wish list. There was a similar pair I found in London from L.K. Bennett but they didn’t have the pair in my size. Unfortunate.

Well, at least I now have something to look forward to and to look out for when out about town, browsing. Perfect!

Here’s a look back at the week for me, in terms of outfits.
sat_27oct07.jpg

Louis Vuitton Epi Mabillon, Mocha

Posted on by cheryl

mabillon428.jpg
mabillon429.jpgmabillon436.jpgmabillon430.jpgmabillon431.jpgmabillon435.jpg
All pictures have been taken in natural daylight, without the use of flash.

The Epi Mabillon has been described as

The world’s chicest backback, Louis Vuitton’s elegant Mabillon is a lovely, hands-free alternative to a city bag. Ideal for busy lifestyles, with a full double-zip closure, comfortable straps, and hidden outside pocket.

Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Epi Mabillon, Mocha” →

A critical think: the James Watson DNA debate

Posted on by cheryl

james_watson.jpg

Photo: Edmond Terakopian/PA

I’ve read in the past few days, the following three news articles on James Watson. The 79 year old is a Nobel Prize winner (1962) and has served for 50 years as a director of the Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory on Long Island. He is considered a world leader in research into cancer and genetics. What I write in this post is based on these three articles I’ve thus read. Continue reading “A critical think: the James Watson DNA debate” →

Saturday inspiration: Cyd Charisse

Posted on by cheryl

Have you ever watched someone dance that so inspired you to want to dance and be all that she is?

The inspiration I would like to share today is Cyd Charisse.

cyd_leopard.jpg

I believe the first time I watched Cyd Charisse was in Singing in the Rain. Most people would remember Debbie Reynolds in that movie but I wasn’t all too drawn to her doll like looks in that movie. I watched that movie instead, for Gene Kelly and my love of dance. But when Cyd Charisse came on screen, I was mesmerized. I thought she was one of the most beautiful woman I had ever seen – a svelte figure with legs that went on for miles. And when she moved, I wished I were in the same room as she were.
Continue reading “Saturday inspiration: Cyd Charisse” →

Friday glam! Soft yellow pastel from David’s Bridal

Posted on by cheryl

A pastel yellow gown from David’s Bridal.

Some suggestions for accessories for the night out.
bananaensemble.jpg

The Miu Miu shoes are a tad unconventional for even myself to wear with a soft flowy goddess gown. But I’d try to see if it works and if the silhouette doesn’t look too elegant in front of the mirror before the night out, I’d kick off those heels and search for non-platformed stilettos.