Fall 2013 RTW Milan - part 2

And so the Milan Fashion Week has come to an end. Kicked off with much too see, gliding towards the end it all calmed down. The ending for sure being less impressive than the beginning. Nevertheless, our eyes, well, at least mine, were presented with some good pieces. A few designers did have their stand out moments, even with the whole fuss surrounding the Oscars.
Again I stayed true to my current style and likes and picked out looks with lots of black.
So enjoy the last images of the Milan Fashion Week! And see you in Paris!
(Images from style.com)

• Bally - how to stay warm and at the same time elegant and chic? Bally gave us the answer. I'm in love with the looks literally from head to toe! Great shoes, especially those spectators! I almost feel the spirit of Fred Astaire dancing!

• Bottega Veneta - ah yes, that 40's spirit!

• Salvatore Ferragamo - two great fur coats. Black or white - which one would you choose?

• Dolce & Gabbana - now, this collection was a show to see! Models in chains of gold with tiaras, crowns on their heads. Well, what one likes. I personally liked the toned down pieces. You can never go wrong with coats like these ones below, they're something each lady should have in her closet.

Dodaj napis

• Giorgio Armani - above we have pieces from designers who's inspiration was clearly the past - the 1960's, the 1940's. At the Giorgio Armani show we see the same - the collection is inspired by the 1920's. 

Oscars 2013

Oscars, the event that brings millions of people in front of the tv, unites enemies, causes people to cry. Yeah, whatever. Apart from not believing in the prestige of winning one I remain emotionless about the entire event. Only one thing draws my attention - the outfits. That night "stars" walk on the red carpet, present gorgeous (well most times) outfits. The rule is: dress to impress. This year, however, came as a disappointment, at least to me. Of course, a few looks did catch my eye, some maybe for a longer while, but no Bam! struck.
The designers were the "usuals": Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Christian Dior.
The spotlight was most often stole by ladies, but the gentlemen did have a few moments.
I present to you my list of best dressed at the 2013 Oscars gala:

Georgina Chapman in (surprise surprise) Marchesa. 

For sure in my top 3. A goddess in white, a gorgeous gown, truly Oscars worth.

Sandra Bullock in Elie Saab Haute Couture. 

Since I'm a huge fan of the designer, this could not have happened differently.

Chris Evans in Gucci. 

One may say "A, a black suite". But seriously, you have no idea how hard it is to wear one with class and poise. Especially how easily these suits may be turned into tacky.

Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan. 

There is something about the lebanese fashion style I guess. I simply love their designs. Especially here, on his blond with a great figure. Her shoulders are so elegant, her waist is perfect! 

Ang Lee & Jane Lin in Gucci.

Such a cute couple. I love Lins black, velvet suit. They match so perfectly together! I don't know if I'm more taken by their outfits or by how they look together.

Meryl Streep in Lanvin.

Beautiful gown on a beautiful lady. Looking at how graceful and sophisticated this madame is is simply a pleasure. The gown lays perfectly on her; makes her inner beauty shine even more.

Last, but for sure not least, Samuel L. Jackson in Giorgio Armani.

Do I need to say anything? That burgundy jacket rocked my world! I don't think many men are able to pull off such a look. But that's just Samuel L. Jackson I guess!

Manon Leloup - Fresh French Face

Every once in a while, the fashion industry is shook by a new discovery. An arrival of a fresh face. Manon Leloup came onto the runways already some time ago, with good accomplishments. She walked for John Galliano, Missoni, Balmain. She caught the attention with her bambi eyes and french chicness about her. She has been storming the runways now, during the Fall 2013 RTW shows, walking for the highly important designers. Versace, Moschino, Blumarine are only a few.
Something about her face caught my attention. After staring at a close up on her face, from the Blumarine show, I started digging. And it was worth it. I found this gorgeous french a smart, well put together model, excellent (!!!) on the runway. I feel this 20 year old might have a promising career ahead of her. Only one issue - the "one face" she keeps on showing and fairly week posing. Let's hope she does her homework, goes through fashion magazines and learns. Keeping my fingers crossed for this French beauty!
(Images from style.com)

McQ S/S 2013

 

 

Coco Rocha - role model

Coco Rocha - my role model

This amazing and beautiful canadian model with an Irish heritage started her career in a way every model-wannabe dreams of. Discovered by an agency scout at one of her Irish dance competitions.

She started her career in 2004 and already by 2006 she was on the cover of Vogue Italia doing also many shows for important designers.

In the 2007 John Paul Gaultier show, she opened it by Irish dancing down the runway, as you can see at the beginning of the video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ZrgImVJ3U

She has been on many covers of the most prestigious magazines, from W to Harper's Bazaar.

Coco has strongly spoken against eating disorders in the fashion industry. She also does charity.

Since 2010 she is happily (lets hope at least) married to James Conran.

In 2012 she was declared one of the 30 top models of the 2000s.

To me she is a personal role model. She inspires me through her intelligence and presence. She breaks the stereotype of a stupid fashion model, especially standing against anorexia in the modeling industry. The queen of posing. You simply can't not like her! (Images from models.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coco with husband James Conran

Tamara de Lempicka - Painter of Elegance

Tamara de Lempicka, originally Tamara Łempicka, was a polish art deco painter. Personally, I am a huge fan of her work. The elegance of the people in her portraits is breathtaking. What I also find in her work is fashion inspiration - the 1920's-1930's clothes people are dressed in in her paintings. Translate those looks into real life ones and you get pure class and sophistication.