I love costumes that are different and unique, but it seems that every year there are several figures that become really popular for Halloween. Last year, Borat was everywhere. Apparently, Amy Winehouse is one of the costumes to be this year.  Weeks ago, I heard about people going as Amy Winehouse, especially after the big fight with her husband and if you search through the photos on Flickr, there are many different versions. I’m sure there will be plenty roaming the streets tonight. Poor Amy, please get back to singing.

photo: sarahfortune

photo by rpd3

photo by thehipsterbear’s

photo by beatab

photo by mo vengeance

photo by triefy

photo by aaron edwards

when animals are in on the joke, you have definitely reached a certain level in pop culture 

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Ok, ok by now the new label Heimstone has been featured in a lot of places but it’s only because it is so good!!

I couldn’t resist showcasing their cool little video for the S/S 2008 collection.

 Enjoy!

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I love my polaroid camera and I always marvel at fashion editorials that are shot with a polaroid. That is why I like Wendy Bevan so much. Here is another talented photographer who also works with the polaroid camera, Jair Sfez. Here are some images from his portfolio. These are from Androgyny Magazine.

This is set is also from Androgyny. Titled Castel

Simply stunning, the color, composition. Love!

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Iliann Loeb has wonderful, easy pieces of knitwear and I’m really drawn to the casual photography and styling of these images.

My favorite picture. Whatever that apron thing on the right, I love!

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Wow, I stumbled onto the porfolio of photographer Yelena Yemchuk and it’s amazing. So many wonderful images that I have stored away and marked for inspiration.

This editorial is from Vogue Nippon and is titled The Dancing Sea

Here are a few more images

all photos (c) Yelena Yemchuk

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Why did I not know about this movie?

Released last year in Austria, Klimt is finally making its way to the old U. S. of A. and is playing in limited release in NYC. Really, it looks visually amazing and the talented Malkovich, Malkovich (John) is in it. Must go to check this out before it is no longer available.

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I love when looking through various collections, I find that the designers explain their inspiration behind the designs. What I love even more is when you find connective threads with certain types of inspiration. The Ballet Russes, which has been discussed here and here seems to be one of those ongoing muses where people are constantly drawn to the beauty and the artistry of the work.

The designers behind Ostwald Helgason have also been influenced by the Ballet Russes for their A/W 07 collection. Specifically, Diaghilev’s “Le Train Bleu”. (Yes, the fashion website is also named after this ballet) Le Train Bleu was a luxury French overnight express train which carried travelers to the French Rivera. Coco Chanel added to the production by designing the costumes for the dancers. Interestingly, it was the set curtains created by Pablo Picasso for which the main inspiration for Ostwald Helgason is based on.

Here are some images from the collection:

The movement in the curtain is referenced in the model’s movement. Either the clothing or the hair is caught moving in each picture.

One of the interesting little details are the collars of some of the pieces which resemble frames.

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Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of posts. Things have been so hectic lately and I am just getting over a cold but I haven’t forgotten about you, there are plenty of wonderful surprises in the works!!

So here’s a quick update on stockists from the wonderful people of Mjolk. (thanks!!)

I knew that you could find it in Australia (Ben, I hope there is one near you)

Farewell Lucy Coconut/ Melbourne.Vic.3000 
Alice Euphemia/ Fitzroy.Vic 3000 
 
Orson & Blake/ Surry Hills. Sydney. NSW 2010 
INCU/ Paddington. Sydney. NSW. 
 
Dirtbox Brisbane City. QLD 
Blonde Venus. Fortitude Valley. QLD 
 
Harry High Pants. Perth. WA 
Libertine Perth. WA 
 
Also, super excited about the international stockists list: 
 
Loveless Tokyo, Wood Wood Copenhagen, Bblessing New York, American Rag LA, Concrete London, Apartment Berlin, Chocolate Cube Sao Paolo, Sportivo Madrid. 

side note: I know Bblessing is a men’s store so I’m not sure where to find any women items but you could always get the guy in your life something special 

On another note, I remembered a photo feature that I liked in L magazine (a local read) where they captured a day in NY with images at specific times. Here are a couple of my favorites:

Who said roosters were only for the farm?

This is titled 5:30am Williamsburg. Photographer: Miguel Diaz de Lopez

I love photos of the subway system and this is beautiful with the shadows and silhouettes.

Titled 12:00 am Flatiron District. Photographer: Garry Waller

Have a happy Friday!!

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What I love about most Japanese designers is the sense of artistry and playfulness that seems to be a huge part of the design and aesthetic. Suzuki Takayuki has created a clean, white palette of fantasy with his A/W 2007 collection.

This last one reminds of something I would imagine the Witch (played brillantly by the talented Tilda Swinton) from ”The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” to wear.  

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I love that designer Donny Barrios named his line Crispin & Basilio after two fictional characters in a 19th century Filipino novel. Here are some images from the Fall 2007 collection.

Lately, I’ve been in love with hoods and this seems so sculptural. *love*

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Really, who doesn’t love Duckie??? I am one of those people who never got the Blane thing, it’s always going to be Duckie. I’m talking about the Pretty in Pink movie and the choice Andie (Molly Ringwald) makes between best friend Duckie (Jon Cryer) and rich guy Blane (Andrew McCartney). Anyway, here is my favorite part and it always makes me smile. What a great way to kick off the work week, some vintage New Wave fashion and Otis Redding.

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I love, love the Fall 2007 Collection for Mjölk. Color, color and more wonderful vibrant color. I think I am in love. I thought they were mostly known for their menswear which I was looking at because I adored the cut, the dandyesque vibe and the color combinations. There are some really stellar pieces for the men. Then I realized that they had some women selections also. Here are some images.

First the men:

Isn’t this sharp? That steel gray offset by the patent candy red.

Now for the ladies.

Yellow and gray are one of my favorite color combos.

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