Saturday, August 2, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Style File
STYLE FILE
This season's quintessential staples include defined silhouettes suffused with architectural lines oozing with finesse. Polished accessories radiate impeccable glamour teamed with consummate class.
Grid 1- Top left, clockwise:
FRIEND OF MINE Working Blazer $440
RAG AND BONE Floppy Fedora $197 (available from Tuchuzy)
MIMCO Venetian Satchel $450
ONE TEASPOON London Trashwhores $99
Grid 2- Top right, clockwise:
MANNING CARTELL Due East Asymmetric Dress $699
SASS AND BIDE La Paz Aviators $229
SASS AND BIDE The Bank Roll Quilted Jacket $1200
SASS AND BIDE Snake Charmer Leather Booties $570
Grid 3- Bottom right, clockwise:
SASS AND BIDE The Cold Snap Mini Dress $990
DYLAN KAIN Wax Chainbag $480 (available from Tuchuzy)
MIMCO Venetian Chandelier $129
WHITE SUEDE Elvira Kitten Heel $169
Grid 4- Bottom left, clockwise:
MANNING CARTELL Once Upon A Time Dress $899
SASS AND BIDE Midnight Memory $490
CELINE Retro Cat Eye $420 (available from Tuchuzy)
WHITE SUEDE Thunder Dome Jacket $185
By Courtney Jones.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Balmain Resort 2015
Balmain Resort 2015
Fashion virtuoso, Olivier Rousteing of Balmain created a striking Resort 2015 collection suffused with lavish sophistication. Uplifting, artisanal silhouettes dominated throughout, injecting high octane energy.
Model of the moment, Binx Walton opened the collection in a canary yellow, halter, bandage bodice complete with leather trimmings. A drop waist handkerchief hem, mid length skirt was of free flowing proportions. Sleek, minimalistic, burnished bronze cuffs and collar were a mod addition. Warrior inspired, black, peep toe stiletto booties brimmed with attitude.
Fluid drapery featured on a sleeveless, wraparound, asymmetrical tunic with Greek goddess connotations. Floor grazing, flared trousers in matching georgette concluded the look. For the Balmain woman who favours flesh baring ensembles this look offered modesty. Time will tell whether Balmain devotees will embrace this new arabesque.
The alluring Balmain blazer dress returned once again this season in micro proportions sure to delight perennial party girls aplenty. Details included honeycomb satin lapels, cuffs and pocket flaps. Regal gold buttons featured on the double breasted blazer dress adding a dose of ostentation.
White, stretch lace, elongated flares were teamed to a woven black and white leather staple boxing belt and round neck midriff baring crop top. The look was finalised with a lust worthy, monochromatic, white, peak shoulder blazer complete with black trimmings and gold button fastenings. The poncho played a prevalent role in the collection with Native American references evident throughout. A pannier weave, structured poncho in fiery tangelo, ivory, black and white was married to an a-line mini skirt. A robust silhouette highlighted by paprika hued, embellished peep toe midi boots. A heavily beaded turquoise poncho and matching dress made for a divine ethnic creation. Think bohemian babe does New York. A play on textural delight came in the form of an ivory, ribbed, transparent racer front tank paired to high waisted chevron stripe ebony and ivory ,mini skirt.
A hot coral, strapless, body con mini dress featured satin strips of fabric encompassing Binx Walton's torso. The skirt featured clever drapery emulating a sash worn knotted at the side hip. Black trimmings punctuated the garment adding the luxe factor.
A yellow mustard, cut out shoulder embroidered, tattoo blouse referenced Zuhair Murad's archives. A subtle, fringe black and white pencil skirt fell above the knee making for a feminine combination with a hint of provocation.
By Courtney Jones.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Zuhair Murad Resort 2015
Zuhair Murad Resort 2015
Zuhair Murad's Resort 2015 Collection was a culmination of everyday staples through to dramatic, scintillating, high voltage eveningwear fit for the red carpet. Safari and colonial influences were prevalent. A bourgeois and tailored update to the fatigues found in army surplus stores across the globe.
The collection opened with a pistachio hued safari inspired mini dress. Details included funnel neck, black mesh armhole inserts, gold button closure, zippers exposing subtle box pleats and a waist cincher belt creating a sleek, streamlined silhouette. Bondage style, peep toe stiletto sandals were a vampy addition. Look two comprised of ebony, cigarette leg trousers with flared ankle detail. A modern, contemporary, textural delight came in the form of an aerated black mesh blouse featuring pistachio placket, pockets, cuffs and peplum. Imagery conjured up edgy athleticism.
Safari inspired garments continued to dominate and included a lace up, utilitarian, cuffed short sleeve shirt reminiscent of the famed YSL dress modelled by supermodel Veruschka. Locally look to Australian designers Bec and Bridge and One Teaspoon for garments fit for an African expedition. Sensual lace made an appearance on a body con, cap sleeve, knee length dress. A khaki obi created a robust arabesque drawing in the waist adding feminine allure. Bohemian, gypsy overtones were prevalent on a diaphanous, floor sweeping maxi. A tiered skirt featured intricate embroidery and billowy sleeves.
Sumptuous eveningwear featured fluid drapery caressing every curve of the models' physiques. A lady bug red and ebony gown consisted of v-neck plunge neckline in silk with tooled leather waist cincher. A fanciful accession brimming of finesse. A burst of scorching tamale starred on a sweetheart, a-line mini dress. The full skirt screamed of pulchritude. Flesh toned sleeves and decolletage, which Murad is famed for, were evident and created the illusion of tattooed inner sleeves with the red fabric cascading down the entire arm. A sultry, sophisticated cocktail number came complete with scoop cowl neck back and tattoo brocade detail. A slimline, pencil skirt concluded the look.
Ikat print played a vital role on a peak shoulder, plunge tuxedo jacket. Embellishment in shades of tomato, burnished gold, white and black made for an electric combination. Look to Sass and Bide for a similar aesthetic. Streamlined, cropped trousers in ebony completed the look. A floating tile shift dress in stark white and black was a monochromatic addition. Perfect office attire with a sassy twist. Emilio Pucci and Roberto Cavalli-esque garments were evident in the form of a pellucid, cobalt , lace up kaftan in a gossamer delicate fabric. Labour intensive, floral, applique embroidery adorned the kaftan. Covet worthy attire for the Cote d'Azur. A square neck, beaded bodice graced a floor sweeping evening dress. A sheer transparent skirt injected plenty of glamour.
For the modish bride, a boatneck, 3/4 sleeve, ivory, fishtail gown featuring tooled lace and beading teamed to a skinny leather belt with bow detail drawing in the waist. The collection concluded with a high neck, cutaway, drop waist, milky white full skirted gown. Aztec and zig zag embellishment added grandeur and vivacity.
By Courtney Jones.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Dolce and Gabbana / Miu Miu Eyewear Collections
Dolce and Gabbana /
Miu Miu Spring/Summer
Eyewear Collections
Even though the weather may be cooling down sunglasses are a year round staple which can transform and update your look, placing an eternally chic factor on any ensemble. These standout, prestigious offerings from Dolce and Gabbana and Miu Miu are fashion forward options with avant garde qualities.
Dolce and Gabbana's Almond Flowers Collection-
Top Right- These effervescent, square-shaped shades brim with pulchritude and romanticism. The featured Almond blossoms native to Sicily evoke the dreamy, feminine qualities so dear to the signature Dolce and Gabbana style. The powder puff pink, white and moss green blossoms gracing the frames are available in an assortment of lenses including black background with dark grey lenses, aqua green with light grey gradient lenses and red with dark grey lenses.
Top right, row 2- Oozing of consummate class these impeccably glamorous sunglasses feature hand-painted blossoms and intricate gold leaves laid one-by-one along the frame. The elegant butterfly silhouette comes to life with soft, dusty pink petals gracing the black acetate frame with enigmatic gradient grey lenses for those wishing to go incognito. The famed unobtrusive logo is placed under the resin which lends a bourgeois aesthetic. Dolce and Gabbana model, Bianca Balti stars in the illustrious eyewear campaign set in idyllic Sicilian paradise.
MIU MIU- Pictured bottom right and left
Miu Miu a luxury label synonymous for its characterful designs, independent style distinguished by a strong personality delivers a spring/summer eyewear collection rich in playful irony. Luminosity and grandeur reign supreme. The exaggerated cat-eye style is skillfully handcrafted by enameled decorations in intense lively hues. Gleaming transparencies on the nylon frame lend an ethereal, lightweight feel brimming of energised cool. The colour palette consists of mouthwatering shades including cobalt, Fanta orange, muted lavender, peony pink, cornflower blue and yellow citrus which are highlighted by the transparencies of the nylon frame.
By Courtney Jones.
Mugler Resort 2015
Mugler Resort 2015
Newly appointed creative director, David Koma of Mugler produced a succession of defined silhouettes punctuated with robust finesse for his Resort 2015 collection.
A rigorously cut blazer dress in minimalistic ivory opened the collection. The garment brimmed with limpid qualities. Subtle peak shoulder and simplistic belt detail made for a victorious combination. A sculptural, strapless, mini dress featured architectural lines. Side waist to hem rectangular panelling lent a futuristic edge to the ensemble. High waisted fluid, silk trousers featured opaque and transparent panelling. The trousers were twinned to an avant garde, asymmetrical silk crop top complete with clever bust drapery.
Wearability continued to play an integral role in Mugler's collection with a refined, understated, pristine suit. The jacket was immaculately tailored, waist attenuated by cross strap belt fastening. Floor grazing, elongated trousers completed the look. A perfect leg lengthening addition oozing of class.
A boxy sweater was updated with shoulder and waist sutures creating deconstructed glamour teamed with androgyny. The sweater was married to an a-line, fitted, white mini skirt. Monochromatic hues continued to dominate. A body hugging, high neck, sleeveless dress was a textural delight. Opaque strips were strategically placed and sheer sensual mesh starred on this attention commanding number. A pop of neon orange starred on a strapless navy, knee length dress. A suggestive thigh high split added the va va voom factor. Silver, hoop trimmings cascaded on the dress adding an industrial feel. A bold, graphic tomato red, ebony, royal blue and white print body con dress is a chic 'go to' everyday staple for the working woman.
An array of classic eveningwear included a boatneck, off the shoulder, floor length gown. The length of the gown was fragmented with black and white panelling. Bourgeois details comprised of irrefutably modern sutures under the bust and mid thigh. A captivating halter, fishtail gown came complete with plunge neckline. A grosgrain ribbon descended down the dress' entirety. A centre split added intrepid qualities. For those wishing to dazzle- a pair of scintillating, sequined trousers are your best option to light up any room. A masculine tuxedo jacket in boxy proportions concluded the look. Grosgrain waist ties were used to draw in the waist. The collection closed with a lavish, sequin, column dress in ebony. A bondage strap harness was placed over the dress creating a halter neckline adding a contemporary edge.
By Courtney Jones.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Free People's Australian Collection
Free People's Australian Collection
US fashion label Free People offers free spirited, gypsy inspired garments perfect for the beach bohemian. The on trend designs are ideal coastal attire, think beach to bar ensembles at an attainable price point. To celebrate Australia being one of Free People's biggest markets outside North America an exclusive capsule collection was designed for Australians which included 88 boxes of stock flown in from the US for a pop up store on Oxford Street, Paddington. Covet worthy garments include silk camisoles, floral kimonos, patterned flares, distressed denim, embellished blouses teamed to cowboy boots in earthy, rustic shades. Be sure to accessorise your look with ethnic inspired jewellery, leather hobos and Panama hats. Just add tousled waves, surf, sun, sand and salt for an effortless look bursting with charm.
Look 1- A saturated lavender, floral 'Jasper' midi dress complete with cut out torso detail, cascading strips of material swathing the model's physique. The dress was married to stacked, molten metal fine bangles and chocolate, suede desert ankle boots with multi strap detail toughening up the silhouette.
Look 2- From left: Gathered off the shoulder midi dress with flounce in ebony complete with drawstring waist paired to beaded, shoulder bag in toffee and leather gladiatorial sandals. Right: A floor sweeping, heavenly white, diaphanous maxi dress featuring embellished flowers, broderie anglaise panelling with v-neck and spaghetti straps.
Look 3- The 'Matador' hat in grey marle felt features wide brim slung low over the forehead with black slimline hat band. A simplistic, monochromatic scarf is updated when paired to an exotic mocha and white feather collar. A peasant blouse, concho wrap leather bracelet and turquoise ring conclude the look.
Look 4- Essential for the effervescent night owl the 'Wild Desire Mini Dress' is a strapless black dress featuring a white tribal print. A body skimming arabesque which also works well as a day dress when paired with Roman sandals.
Look 5- I'm pictured at Maroubra Beach doing my best Free People impersonation in my khaki, jersey maxi dress. Specifics include cut out back design, twist knot torso detail and dare to bare thigh high split.
Look 6- Campaign star Erin Wasson models a poetic, free flowing apricot brunch coat which is twinned to a unstructured straw hat. Emerald pinstripe skinny trousers add a bohemian aesthetic to this beatnik ensemble.
Look 7- The epitome of effortless, chic, model off duty style this outfit comprises of oversized billowy tunic with sheer inserts and floral motif teamed with staple leather skinnies oozing with devil may care attitude. Round wayfarers make for quintessential face furniture.
Look 8- Peace, love, hippie connotations reign supreme on a peony pink, floral 'Noida Nights Maxi Dress'. Bell sleeves, crossover bust detail add innocence to this free spirited dress. Waxy leather ankle boots adorned with boot bracelets add a dose of gypsy luxe. The look is finalised with a wide brimmed, black fedora, very Saint Laurent.
By Courtney Jones.
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