Isn`t it amazing how fashion, art, music and movies are all connected with each other?! I love to explore those alliances.
So here is the reason why boys should definitely play with dolls. Veik, a 29-year-old from Beijing, lets Barbie go Gaga. Fashion meets Art through his designs. Since his childhood, he has treated the plastic ladies like stars and created many stunning looks all by hand. Fascinated by the phenomenon of Lady Gaga, he captured her role as a fashion leader in every single one of his accurate doll`s outfits. Aren`t Barbie`s feet cute in the futuristic Alexander McQueen shoes?!
But no need to hurry to the next toy store, his designs are not for sale. Take his work as an inspiration to experiment on your own. I am sure that if you have got kids, they would love an afternoon of arts and crafts for their Barbies.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Barbie
Yves Saint Laurent had an excellent feeling for colour combining and was the first one mixing the unexpected: pink and orange. What was a shock to the old school haute couturiers became one of his signature looks and still stands for pure elegance. Pink and orange together sounds like it won`t make sense but those unpredicatble juxtapositions usually look amazing.
This is the hallmark of a stylish woman: Make it your own, try the unexpected and mix the unusual. It might take some time to achieve that effortless look. But believe me it is absolutely worth it and your admirers will have to queue up.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Have you always dreamt of getting a tattoo but would never dare to do it? Now is the time to experience how it would be.
Body Art is an upcoming trend this summer. Fake tattoos or draw-on markings are fun and last until your next shower.
After the ink painted arms Rodarte showed in New York, Jean-Paul Gaultier was next to send his models with gothic graffiti-style messages down the runway. Karl Lagerfeld, the master of trendsetting, had Peter Phillips (Chanel`s art director of make-up) design stencils in shapes of the signature chains, logos, birds, pearls and blossoms for the Chanel S/S 2010 show. Those dainty prints that were hand drawn on the models added that fierce twist to the romantic look.
If painting seems too difficult, try some fun tattoos to order. Start experimenting! Remember, the only limit is your own creativity!
LoL, Sandra
The focus is on legs for summer, tons of mini skirts and hot pants paraded down the runways. According to the remarkable decrease in the length of the hemlines, the lower part of the body seemed to become the main attraction for decoration. Tights, along with other types of legwear like leggings, legwarmers or socks, made a sizzling fashion statement.
As nylons had always been a no-go in sandals, the trend of the open toe booties posed a real dilemma to me this winter especially that I hate cold feet. I am always admiring the French journalists during the fashion weeks showing-up effortlessly bare-legged whatever the weather. So honestly, I am curious if French ladies are going to adapt to the new trend. They have that nonchalant way of looking elegantly stylish that I truly so adore.
Fact is that there were also many Parisian designers like John Galliano for Christian Dior or Jean-Paul Gaultier who sent their models in sandals combined with sweet little socks down the runway.
The photos give you a taste of what is to come. Do not be shocked by those, they might show the look in an extreme way. Get inspired by those tendencies and interpret them in your very own way. Remove taboos and stimulate your spirits!
Plus if you do not have those perfectly tanned marvellous legs, tights will be the perfect alternative to go mini. I am totally in love with those laced-up ones below from the Chanel S/S 2010 show. Wolford has a similiar version for sale on their website at the moment. Enjoy this young look!
LoL, Sandra
