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post 27: february 26th, 2007 Milan fashion week ended on Saturday 24th with the Ab/Soul show,
a young and energetic brand with playmate Victoria Silvstedt as
testimonial. It was up to her to open and close the show, all curves,
sexiness and smile.
The public loved her. Especially the photographers and cameramen who - exhausted by the long fashion week with no fewer than 228 runway shows - made no effort to hide their appreciation. But the climax still had to come. An old, wrinkled and shy woman, her apron full with hair curlers, suddenly appeared on the runway and stole the show … To everybody's great surprise, Victoria included. The contrast between blond and voluptuous Victoria and this disarmingly sweet, old lady was overwhelming. A bit of auto irony never hurts, especially in the fashion world which is full of people that take themselves awfully seriously.
post 26: february 25th, 2007 Fashion week Milan (7) A non-classical beauty Milagros Schmoll (1989) from Argentina might not be a classical beauty, she definitely has character and style. I think she is one of this season's most beautiful and interesting models.
post 25: february 24th, 2007 Fashion week Milan (6) Dsquared - Protect yourself Protect yourself. Padded leather, studded shields, steel tooth boots and metal chain dresses. Know your opponent. Tailored is the best first impression. Take flight. Oversized coats and baggy bombers. Race to the finish. Never let him see you coming: black is always good!
post 24: february 22th, 2007 Fashion week Milan (5) High and everything but elegant The shoes for fall/winter 2007-8 are incredible! Height and forms are exaggerated to the max. Many designers went for platforms and/or column heels. The height elongates the already very slim silhouette, reminding me sometimes of… Marilyn Manson.
post 23: february 21th, 2007 Fashion week Milan (4) Dreams come true Once upon a time there was an enchanted world full of white swans and colorful butterflies, where splendid damsels moved like fairies in their flowing silk dresses. They walked gracefully, showing unexpected glimpses of satin and organza beneath regal velvet, soft vicuna, and warm felt carried by the icy winds blowing in from faraway lands.
It was said that magic from the sixties was the cause, returning from the past to welcome the style and imagination of true believes. Here in this enchanted forest amidst flowers and birds, the girls adorned themselves with mysterious mirrors, perhaps to ask and finally learn who was the fairest of them all in the kingdom or perhaps to play with colors, lights and reflections or discover new shapes. Who knows? There were also wrapped around their bodies like the plots of arcane stories that can never be forgotten.
They were so carefree and dreamy that it was impossible to tell if the were children who grew up too fast or women who remained young girls at hear. What was certain was that their scribbles became gorgeous decorations and their toys transformed into precious jewels. It was said however, that they also knew how to look so austere
and serious, with almost dramatic severity, that they could transform
the lightness of a dream into something as hard as concrete. - Frankie Morello, 22 february 2007 post 22: february 21th, 2007 Fashion week Milan (3) Kissable lips Seen at the Fashion week in Milan. I love this combination of pink and red for the lips. It's delicate, sweet and sexy.
post 21: february 21th, 2007 Fashion week Milan (2) Asian models conquer the catwalks...
post 20: february 19th, 2007 Fashion week Milan (1) It's been a long time... It's been a long time... since my last post. I flew from Bangkok (with a lot of turbulence) to Amsterdam, and from Amsterdam to Milan to follow the international fashion week (for winter 2007-8) which started last Saturday. I've seen about 20 shows in three days. This picture on it's own was already worth it!
post 19: february 10th, 2007 (I think) I love Korean food A few nights ago I had dinner at a Korean restaurant. I was really excited to try this (at least to me) 'new' kitchen. The menu contained many meat dishes (complete with pictures of the raw meat) and various soups. I ordered 'beef' (at least it sounded familiar), a vegetarian tofu soup and a sweet Korean rice wine (maybe it doesn't go with the dinner, but it was very good anyway).
Dinner came with a lot of side dishes: delicious sour-sweet cabbage, tiny tiny fishes (with little, sweet eyes), beans, 'Korean pizza', sweet potatoes and lots of garlic. But the best thing was that the meat goes on a built-in 'private' barbecue with hot coals (and aspirator), just at your own table. I'm definitely going back. In the meantime I bought some Korean wine and ginseng tea. To enjoy at home. post 18: february 7th, 2007 Valentine's Day in Asia In the (Far East) world of Hello Kitty's and teddy bears, Valentine's Day cannot be else than a lovely, pink coloured business. Malls and shops, even the smallest ones, are full of funny gifts, sweet candies and romantic postcards in delicate pink or bright red shades.
Valentine's Day itself is even more fun. Last year I ended up with little heart shaped stickers all over my face and arms, given to me by people on the street. Also this year Valentine's day promises well. Today I shot this picture in one of the big malls in the centre of Bangkok, and believe me: it's just a little corner of the huge Valentine's collection. post 17: february 6th, 2007 fcuk?! Yesterday I discovered the fcuk cosmetic line (I love their fashion but didn't know the brand's beauty products till now). Just couldn't resist buying some items. I simple love the packaging and the products' names. I proudly added to my beauty case: 'Lick me' (lip gloss) and 'Cream Up' (eau de fcuk 1).
The lip gloss turned out to be fabulous with a gorgeous sheer (and long lasting!) gloss. The taste is as good as the gloss: a refreshing mix of peppermint and menthol. The body cream is soft, slightly perfumed and surprisingly smooth (it looks like yoghurt). But let's be honest, it's the packaging that makes the product (and there sure ís something in a name!) post 16: february 6th, 2007 Eye thing (3) The make-up below is realized by my favourite make-up artist (see
post 4).
She is an autodidact and let's herself guide only by her creativity
and intuition. Also this time she did a lovely job, as she combined
olive green and shades in old gold (YSL) with 'Sensualize lustre'
(MAC), a copper brown shade I love. But the nicest are the lashes
which are enriched with light green sparkles she attached with transparent
eyeliner! post 15: february 5th, 2007 Eye thing (2) Can't wait to show you this picture. I love the lashes with the glitter. Tomorrow more about it!
post 14: february 2th, 2007 Eye thing In these days I definitely have an 'eye thing'. I'm fixated with eye make-up. I'm fascinated by forms, colours, textures (and products!).
And I'm lucky to have the right people around. At the men's fashion shows I ran into a make-up artist who could tell me everything about the eye make-up at the Antonio Marras show in Milan. He revealed me the secret behind the beautiful 'glossy' eyes on the catwalk. It's called 'Gloss Crème Brillance' (MAC), a transparent gloss that can be used for eyes, cheeks, lips… or whatever. I love it. And bought it, but did not find the time yet to try it. I'll keep you updated. |
