Vogue China July 2010

Hey bloggers. Sorry I havent posted in sooo long, kinda been a hetic few weeks. But Im back :)

Anyway. The shoot above is a photoshoot for Vogue China that Georgia Jagger did. Now, Im not normally a fan of this young lady, and after seeing the photos from the Vogue Britain shoot she did a few months ago, this kinda re-emphasised it. However, it may be the incredibly well put together outfits she is modelling that suddenly changes my mind on this lady.
I adore the green tights and all the uses of unique high knee socks combined with the classic, almost Ralph Lauren kinda vibe that it has going on. It may be the model that pulls the clothes of amazingly well, because Im pretty sure that I wouldnt be able too, but I soo drawn to the aray of colours in this shoot.
Now, if only Vogue UK could come up with something as interesting..

- fashiondreamer.

Sam Edelman

So whilst browsing through Lookbook.nu, I hyped a photo that was absouletly stunning. Not only because of the person in it, but because of her gorgeous shoes.
Its slightly hard to miss, but Gladiator sandels are soooooo big, both last summer and this summer, but this more eccentric version of them are a stunning add to the classic shoes.
Below is the website address so you can browse through what I mean.

http://www.samedelman.com/collection.html

- fashiondreamer.

Elizabeth And James - Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

Im not a huge 'Mary-Kate and Ashley Oslen' fan but I was kinda intrigued by their new fashion collection. With 'The Row' being a big hit over the last 3 years, and especially with Kristen Stewart (Twilight star) being snapped wearing one of their dresses, is it any wonder that this new range has been just as big a hit?

But in all fairness, minus the celebrity designers, and the more affordable prices (considering 'The Row' was silly prices for what it was), are the clothes and styles actually that good?

The collection was named after the twins' younger brother and sister, Elizabeth and Trent James, therefore allowing the two girls to create a collection for both males and females. It consists of alot alot alot of black and quite a few classic looks too. From blazers to bright prints, this collection does however, have a item that will suit any figure and any fashion style.

One of the main aims for the girls when designing this collection was to create a fashion brand that closed the gap between commerical styling and designer priced products, so that girls all over the world, no matter what their finanical situation is, can afford the clothes in this collection. However, with the prices still reasonably high, Im not sure whether the twins have acheived this. On the other hand, they also wanted to blend together classical and contemporary fashions and styles to show the electric lifestyle that they lead and maybe inspire others to lead the same type of life through their clothes.

Although, its not just comtemporary and classical fashion that they are trying to effortlessly blend together, it is also that of masculine and feminine styles and trends that they want to be merged together. This is shown through the juxtaposed luxurious and floatly fabrics with the tailored and suit like blazers and smart trousers.

A reasonably good collection, but one could question the reason it is being a hit with younger girls - too follow in the footsteps of two twins who once were famous?

- fashiondreamer.

Chanel Summer Collection 2010

Im gonna do this post slightly differently in that Im gonna comment each photo individually as each photo represents a unique style..

Right, lets start with this startling outfit. At first, I wasnt sure what to make of it. It was almost, too much to handle and almost to many colours and too much to look at and take in - however, on second glance, I seem to be capitavated by the complexity of the patterns yet the nautical colour scheme introduces a common and well known aspect into the outfit. Adore.


Ok. So I didnt have to have a second glance, I knew from the first look, it was love. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the long jacket, almost like the coats worn in American Gangstar films, all they need now is the gun. Slight tangent there, sorry. I loveee the lining too!! Stunning. And I want the models legs :)

Being the Twilight/New Moon/Vampire vs Werewolf fantic fan that I am (sad I know), but this kinda reminds me of that. The whole hidden identity thing.. but again. A common theme seems to run throughout this part of the collection in perticular - simplicity is key.

To sum up.

With Chanel as a key brand and creating many iconic styles and trends - and especially with high street brands and chain stores following in their footsteps and making these styles more accessible for younger adults and for the lower class citizens, is it any wonder that their inspirate is from Chanel?

- fashiondreamer.

The Vogue Japan July shoot in stunning. I love the way they manipulate the way the sunshine comes through in the photos and the way it highlights the clothes the model is wearing.

The summery feel that the denim shorts and the chiffon and floaty top contrasts against the heavy winter fur coat that the model also wears - but somehow this works. I dont know whether its the similar colours that make it work or whether its the subtle lighting that makes the two highly contrasting fabrics blend together.

I also adore the variety of settings used throughout the photos - the seaside, a plain room, something that looks like a hammock and a outside setting too.

The vintage feel that is expressed throughout the clothing is also simply stunning.

A very simple yet effective range of photos.

- fashiondreamer.

Numbero 114

Although these selection of photos may be very similar in the editing and the styling on clothes, I adore the classic chic look that each photo has. The classic blazer combined with the simple yet effective denim jeans, or shorts, add a chic and modern twist to the style.

I love the effect that checked shirt gives too - not only does it allow for a new pattern to be introduced but it contrasts against the plain and monotone colours from the other items of clothings.

Not only all this, but the model is gorgeous! She has the most amazing hair and the 1970's make up feel that she has going on looks like she belongs in Grease (which is a good thing in this case).

Overall, a simple shoot and in many places very similar, but still a gorgeous range of photos.

- fashiondreamer.