red ideas for winter.

red lips don't have to look vixen: a natural shade of red lip color in a slightly sheer and glossy texture and minimal makeup elsewhere will make you look impossibly innocent and youthful. try a stain or a tinted lip balm instead of your classic red lipstick- you'll be amazed with the result.

red and leopard print, along with the subduilng effect of a ladylike camel coat, is suprisingly sweet. oh, do I need to mention how trendy it is?

complete a classic, muted ensemble with a dash of chunky, sporty red -such as red mittens- to make it joyous and fun.

photos: blanco winter 2010 campaign by hunter & gatti

season checklist: ladylike bags

I'm really glad fashion has taken this 50's-inspired chic, sophisticated and elegant direction this season. and it's not just clothes: seems like these structured "mad men" bags are the perfect arm candy now.

as for me; I first set my eyes on the lovely, precious genuine croc vintage bag that used to belong to my grandma in fifties and it screams "I should belong to betty draper". it's been sitting in my mother's wardrobe forever- not really her thing. so I thought, why not? and although it took me weeks, I finally convinced her to let me borrow the bag for the season. can hardly wait to try it!

my picks for the season:

1. valentino, 2. pierre cardin vintage, 3. fendi, 4. nancy gonzalez, 5. marc jacobs, 6. alexander mcqueen, 7. valentino, 8. chloé

knit headbands.

accompanying the gorgeous retro buns in prada f/w 2010 fashion show were cable knit headbands in shades of beige, camel, black and blue. these little beauties have such a cozy, down-to-earth but ridiculously elegant retro appeal, I think I'm obsessed! and it's something you can ask your grandma to knit for you... or knit yourself, if you're crafty enough, which I'm not.

match them to your hair or your eyes, pick a contrasting shade- it's all good.

what do you think?

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camel lessons from fall runway

it's finally september and for the first time in monts I got cold today, which should give me enough excuse to do more fall posts.

I've been collecting tips on how to use camel from f/w runway shows. here you have some. enjoy!

1. to add an edge; complete a soft, feminine all-camel ensemble with a denim shirt.

learn from:

chloé

and me, of course. my way:

2. combine camel with gray and tomboy/menswear inspired items for a super-cool schoolgirl finish.

learn from:

dkny

3.1 philip lim

dries van noten

hussein chalayan

 

my way:

3. keep the retro vibe alive by combining camel with shades of navy, jade, citrus and burnt orange.

learn from:

marni

rochas

 

my way:

camel it is.

this editorial on Vogue UK's august issue made me see this fall's it-color camel in a whole new light. 

time to belt up, accesorize comme des garçons, consider different hues and have some fun with wintery textures. oh, this whole camel coat thing makes me pray for some cold weather asap.

they're so worth to click on to view the full size.

thanks fearless123  from TFS for the scans!

boudoir chic

possibly the best interpretation of spring's underwear as outerwear trend. it's all about balancing, baby!

from garance doré

outfit of the day: spring in paris

photos from {this is glamourous}

it's the right time to be in paris.

spring in paris, popsiclepout tarafından Citizens of Humanity jeans ile yaratıldı

miley cyrus' oscar dress doesn't suck as much as she does.

the fact that  Miley "sensation-amongst-nation's-five-year-olds" Cyrus has been invited to Academy Awards two years in a row kills my faith towards the industry, and believe me, I'd love to, but I can't hate her dreamy, sparkly nude-beige Jennifer Packham dress with a corset-style bodice... though Miley kind of ruined it with this strange posture, but maybe I shouldn't blame her- too tight? seems so.

I like the sheer, fresh colour palette in her makeup, and the subtle emphasis on the eyes, though it makes them look even smaller. also, her upper lip is just really weird, and the super-shiny lipgloss makes it look uber-odd, so I think she should have opted for a not-so-shiny lipstick instead, but I like the color- a pretty nude-pink that doesn't wash her face out. messy bouffant updo completes the bedroom/boudoir look nicely, but I still hate Miley with a passion.

sandra bullock('s oscar look) is a winner.

not just an oscar-worthy performace, sandra bullock also has an oscar-worthy look. no place for a razzie here! she looked breathtaking in her customized Marchesa gown: delicious fabric and vintage beading, perfect shape, and still nicely understated. such a timeless, unforgettable dress- we won't hate it next year, or ten years later.
I can't help wondering; is it just me or the sleek veronica lake hair makes you want to go straighten your hair aswell?

one thing that initially didn't really feel like the right choice was the cranberry-pink lipstick, it looked a bit too raw and seemed like a true red or a sheer wine-berry would complete the look better. but during her acceptance speech, I realized the shade looked just perfect on the stage (and more red)- she looked youthful, glowy, elegant and, defined and natural. I guess it's a question of lighting. the lipstick (CHANEL rouge coco lip colour in paris, in case you're wondering) just didn't agree with the lighting of the red carpet, which seems to be more cool-toned than the stage's.

82nd academy awards best costume design nominees

which is your favorite?

my favorite being The Young Victoria, I'm ok with all, except Nine (the costumes are, well... costume-y. I guess that must be fine, since it's a musical, but I don't feel like most of them capture that flamboyant stage feeling either).

Nine

Coco Before Chanel

The Young Victoria

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Bright Star