Daphne Groeneveld - My blond exception

Normally you wont catch me saying a good thing about blonds, I hate them. Maybe it's the stereotype, maybe most blonds I meet I find simply dumb, who knows. Anyway this one is an exception. Daphne Groneveld, blond beauty rocked my world! I mean look at those lips! Amazing! She has this charm about her too when she smiles in the most cute way in the world, I mean you can't dislike her!
This dutch darling is whooshing on the catwalks and doing editorials, her career is on the fast lane. She's walked for every important designer - from Chanel to Givenchy, from Jil Sander to Prada.
She's been on the cover of Vogue, is the star in the present H&M campaign, is the face of perfumes by Calvin Klein, Dior... Can one dream of a better portfolio? And all that with that heart warming smile and genuine! You go Daphne!

 

"You Are Not A Sketch - Say No To Anorexia"

As I have already written here, I am strongly against over skinny models. The size double zero is not one actually worn by normal people. With eating disorders being such a big issue among models, the campaign done by Star Models is a step forward towards, hopefully, change for better, change for NORMAL.
This campaign done by Revolution agency is quite schocking. On one side is a designer sketch of a woman, and on the other side is a photoshopped model - in such a way to make her look like the sketch.
This project spoke strongly to me and got my vote. I hope such events will start shaking the fashion industry and will spark that much needed change...

Spring Bags

Why do people always love to wear bright and colorful things in the spring? Who cares about "nature is coming to life" bs? Especially in Warsaw there is a trend to wear pastel colors (even pastel makeup, oh dear Lord save us). I've had enough! Black, and a tiny bit of white, revolution! Looking for bags I looked through net-a-porter.com. Of course I found gorgeous totes and clutches. Take a look and see for yourselves!

Alexander Wang Pelican Croc-effect Leather and Neoprene Tote

Dolce and Gabbana the Miss Sicily Medium Leather Shoulder Bag

Marni Leather Clutch

Maison Martin Margiela Chrome-handle Leather Tote

M2Malletier Amor Fati Leather Shoulder Bag

Proenza Schouler Framed Leather Clutch

Sophie Hulme Leather Tote

Marni Black Leather Tote

Saint Laurent Cabas Chyc Large Leather Shopper

Black Spring Shoes

Yes, I worship black, no, I don't worship satan.
Anyhow the last couple of days I've spent looking EVERYWHERE for spring boots, high heels to be exact. And nothing. Malls, online stores, nothing elegant and black to be found. Finally I started looking on net-a-porter.com and other similar websites. There, of course, amazing shoes! But with equally amazing prices. Oh, will I live to the day when good shoes will not cost fortunes?
Below are some gorgeous boots I found on those websites. For now I'm just going to enjoy them visually. Bon appetit!

Christian Louboutin Equestria Leather Platform Ankle Boots

Jeffrey Campbell Lita Cap

Christian Louboutin Daf Booty

Acne Pistol Leather Ankle Boots

Rag & Bone Kinsey Boots

Stella McCartney Faux Leather and Faux Suede Wedge Boots

Jean-Michel Cazabat Zoulu Ankle Boot

Jil Sander Belted Ankle Boot

Jil Sander Leather Monk-strap Ankle Boots

My Spring

Happy! Spring has FINALLY decided to show up in Warsaw! The sun has come out and even though it's still fairly cold hope has been born! Hope for warm weather!
Anyhow I'm still running around in my fur coat, that's not changed. Every time I put it on I thank God I bought it, one of the best investments in my life!
So below a pic of me (sorry, bad quality again) taken a few days ago by my friend Tina.
Fur coat and viscose blouse are from a thrift shop.
Shoes and leather pants are from Pimkie.
Glasses and bag from H&M.
Thats why I take no excuse for a bad look - it's really easy to find cheap, good quality and of great style clothes.
If you have any comments on the look feel free to write!

A close up of the blouse - it's transparent and has a cute ribbon tie

Black Spring

Although spring is not to be seen still in Warsaw, I have been completing my wardrobe with clothes for the season.
I've always been against the "colory-clothes" in the spring collections. I'm not a fan of color. As Coco Chanel said:
"Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony."
That is a statement I fully agree with. That's why while buying clothes for the season, in a store I go straight to the black and white ones.
Here are a few great elements I found that are definitely ones I am looking for or already have for the spring. In this post only clothes, in a few next ones I will post shoes, bags etc.

Dolce Gabbana Ruffled Lace Cotton Blend Blouse

Equipment Earl Chiffon Paneled Silk Shirt

Alexander McQueen Silk and Chiffon Top

Michael Kors Split Sleeve Silk Georgette Blouse

Alexander McQueen Crepe Frock Coat

Saint Laurent Leather Skinny Pants

Balmain Low Rise Skinny Jeans

Mason by Michelle Mason Snake Snakeeffect Leather and Ponte Pencil Skirt

Blast From the Past - Dovima

I present to you Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba aka Dovima! A grand beauty, a 1950's american model. I must also brag about the fact that this lady had polish roots! Polish women have simply always been the most beautiful!
She was discovered by Irving Penn and later worked closely with Richard Avedon. She is been said to be the first "supermodel" of the fashion industry. In 1955 Avedon took a picture of her in a Dior gown in front of elephants. That picture became a classic.
She appeared in "Funny Face", the famous movie with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.
I adore her look, she is my favorite 1950's model. The cheekbones, the dark hair and eyebrows. And of course that 50's waist, to die for!

Dovima and the Elephants by Richard Avedon