Monday, 30 April 2012

Victorias Secret Swim 2012

OK, I know this makes 4 Victorias Secret posts in a row...

But this one I found quite funny...

Its advertising swimwear...

Please note how many times you actually look at the swimwear

Victoria's Secret / Michael Bay

Another Michael Bay Victoria's Secret collaboration.

Victorias Secret and Michael Bay

Possibly the best commercial... ever. Michael Bay and the Victorias Secret Angels...

VICTORIAS SECRET MODELS

As a guy, one of the best things in life that I can think of, is the Victoria Secret Angels.

There is nothing more that needs to be said.

Here is the top 10 Victorias Secret Angels that people voted for:

8.2

1. Adriana Lima

A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000.
Brazil, 1981.

Vera Wang, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, GUESS?, Versace, Keds, Swatch, Bvlgari.

7.1

2. Selita Ebanks

A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2005.
Grand Cayman, 1983.

Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie & Fitch, Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger.

7.1

3. Heidi Klum

A Victoria's Secret Angel since 1999.
Germany, 1973.

Actually, she's the Project Runway hostess, has a clothing line for Jordache, a swimsuit line, a jewelry line and a fragrance with her name.

7.5

4. Laetitia Casta

A Victoria's Secret Angel from 1998 to 1999.
France, 1978.

L'Oreal, Dior, Chanel, Miu Miu, Tommy Hilfiger, GUESS? Jeans.

6.4

5. Tyra Banks

A Victoria's Secret Angel from 1998 to 2005.
US, 1973.

Actually, she's the America's Next Top Model hostess, but she's already modelled for Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, H&M, Isaac Mizrahi, Michael Kors, Nike, Inc., Oscar de la Renta, Pepsi, Swatch, Tommy Hilfiger and Yves Saint Laurent.

Alice's rating:

7.2

6. Gisele Bundchen

A Victoria's Secret Angel from 2000 to 2007.
Brazil, 1980.

Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Mervyn's, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Versace, Céline, Givenchy, Bvlgari, Lanvin, Guerlain, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Earl Jean, Zara, Chloé, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton.

8.1

7. Miranda Kerr

A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2006.
Australia, 1983.

Baby Phat, Lisa Ho, Voodoo Dolls, Levi's, Bettina Liano, Nicola Finetti, L.A.M.B., Betsey Johnson, Trelise Cooper, Jets, John Richmond, Blumarine Swimwear, Neiman Marcus, Seafolly Swimwear, Anna Molinari, Rock and Republic and Roberto Cavalli.

8.1

8. Alessandra Ambrosio

A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2004.
Brazil, 1981.

Revlon, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, Rolex, Gucci, Escada, Rocco Barocco, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Christian Lacroix, Byblos, Fendi, Issey Miyake, Kenzo, Nicole Miller, Vivienne Westwood.

7.5

9. Karolina Kurkova

A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2005.
Czech Republic, 1984.

Alexander McQueen, Anna Molinari, Anne Klein, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld , Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Missoni, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Vera Wang.

10. Helena Christensen

A Victoria's Secret Angel in 1998.

Denmark, 196

ORDERING COFFEE OVERSEAS, ITALY&FRANCE

Something that every coffee lover needs to know is how to order his or her favourite in another language.

Here is a simple cheat sheet to refer to:

Italian French What to say Pronounced

Espresso Cafe Cafe Ca-fay
Cappucino Cafe Creme Un Creme Uhn Khrem
Macchiate Noisette Une Noisette Eywoon Nuh-wah-zet

Italian:
(Un) espresso per favore, grazie.
(one) espresso please, thankyou

French:
(un) cafe s'il vous plaît, merci.
(one) espresso please, thankyou

When I was last in Paris, 2011

IPAD COMMERCIAL ~ FRENCH

I was in Paris when I saw the Ipad commercial, and laughed when I saw them using a Vespa to make the Ipad look cooler....as if it needed help.

The thing with an Ipad is you think, 'what do I need an Ipad for?', but after you have one, that mentality is over.

How to take Coffee at home. NESPRESSO AND LAVAZZA

I love an espresso.

The best machine, I find, Nespresso.

I have an Nespresso machine and love it. The best money spent.

With 16 different blends
the perfect espresso everytime
each with distinctly individual characters and aromatic profiles.

PURE ORIGIN

New Dulsão do Brasil
Indriya from India
Rosabaya de Colombia

ESPRESSO RANGE

Ristretto
Arpeggio
Roma
Decaffeinato Intenso
Livanto
Capriccio
Volluto
Cosi
Decaffeinato

LUNGO RANGE

Fortissio Lungo
Vivalto Lungo
New Finezzo Lungo
Decaffeinato Lungo

This is closely followed by the Lavazza machine.

One of the most catchy things about the Lavazza, is has brilliant advertising campaigns...

FRED PERRY 100th ANNIVERSARY VESPA

To celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2009, Fred Perry teamed with Piaggio to create a limited edition Vespa.

Limited to only 100 pieces, the Vespa features the iconic Fred PErry branding throughout, including the world famous logo and tipping stripes, and is only available in the UK US France and Japan fro August.

Yeah I know its a few years ago but its too cool not to share.

Fashion Week ~ Sydney Day 1

The fashion world descended on Circular Quay yesterday for the start of the Mercedes Benz Fashion week. A mix of established labels and emerging Australian designers cam out, Day 1 opening with Romance Was Bored and closing with Ginger and Smart. A great start to what is going to be a week packed with first class fashion shows and street style spotting.

ROMANCE WAS BORN

A collection that was a collaboration with Marvel. The same comic book Marvel. Bold comic book prints, punchy prints and sequin detailing fit for a superhero.
A Liechtenstein like set was the backdrop for the show. The models wrapped in striking black and white and pop-colour graphic prints.

The hair was reminiscent of David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust days.
This was one of the most widely anticipated shows on the schedule, and they didn't disappoint.

LISA MAREE
Opening with an opera singer and a dramatic spotlight show, the swimwear heavy on the crochet and pastel prints.

GARY BIGENI

Draped silhouettes were up, a strong structuring and tight aesthetic, colours that popped with blues ranging from cobalt to sweet and fluffy pale. He combined with elegant and versatile nude and blush shades. I place a bet, as did most, that this is going to be one of the more commercial colelcitons of the week.

KIRRILY JOHNSTON
Roman gypsies were the inspiration for the offsite presentation at Neild Avenue. Mixing femininity and strength.

DYLAN COOPER
The Project Runway winner presented his debut collection in The Box. Full of prints, frills, and neon collars, it was feminine with a bit of edge.

MANNING CARTELL
The evening shows started with Manning Cartell in a church. This saw hot pink trousers, royal purple and sapphire accents, and copious models in white in a big finish. I'm sure many girls were worshiping at her alter by the end of the night.

AURELIO COSTARELLA
As always, exceptional tailoring was Aurelio Costarella...

WHITNEY PORT

Whitney Port launched collections Whiney Eve & WE by Whitney Eve.
Innovative new venue The Box, boxy Manhatten-inspirted pieces featured along side her signature party dresses.

KSUBI
Ksubi collection was unveiled in a whirlwind of energy. Oversized pieces and hooded layers, layered denim and monochrome hawaiian prints proved the standouts.

GINGER AND SMART
Ginger and Smart wrapped up Day 1 with their 10 year anniversary show and a star studded after party. A fitting end to the day.

Thursday, 26 April 2012

MBFF Maybelline PR LAUNCH

26 April marks the PR Launch for Maybelline for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, (the main sponser)

I stumbled across the event in Angel Place, Sydney CBD this morning.

For the launch, Maybelline NY brought out NY street artist KR, from KRINK. Strange?

Articles are saying that Maybelline NY and the KR collaboration "... equates to trendy meeting trendy to present trendy."

OK.

Maybelline NY ambassador Ruby Rose was there, helping to "Translate catwalk to sidewalk".

KR, the founder of KRINK, is known for his signature drippy paint style. KR's focus on the nature and colour of his medium, rather than on the pictorial and figurative elements of art making.

Yes the colour palette is inspired by the on-trend colour pallet due to be launched by Maybelline in the Mercedes Benz Fashion week... but lets be honest about this... its dripping paint.

KR, the founder of KRINK says "All of my work is influenced by the surrounding urban environment, with the monolithic installation utilising architecture as sculpture. My work is an evolution and expression of my city roots, with everything from the tools that I use, to the way that paint falls on the surface. By re-purposing existing tools, a simple object like a fire extinguisher, I've evolved my work from graffiti to fine art with the drip paint aesthetic becoming known as my signature style. The collaboration with Maybelline NY will bring New York City energy and vitality to the streets of Sydney."

Are you talking about the same dripping paint that I'm looking at?

I talk big, but it does look pretty cool.

Yes he's worked with Mini, Yes he's worked with Absolut, Levi's and a whole heap of other brands.... but it is just dripping paint... I want to quote Mugatu...

But seriously, he's getting paid to do what he loves and that's awesome. I love the fact that street art is being brought into the limelight and given its moment.

(NOTE: the guys face on the right.)

Guy on Right: Is that it? Is that all he's going to do?

Guy on Left: Yep. *chuckles*

Guy on Right: Really?

All jokes aside, This is where people say, "you're just jealous".

Hells yes I'm jealous. What an amazing job!

Keep up the good work KR.

GQ INTERVIEW WITH CRAZY STUPID LOVE COSTUME DESIGNER

We've all seen the movie, and if you haven't, you should.
One of the best parts, the makeover scene. Romantic comedies are infamous for the 'makeover scene', but that is usually for girls... For once we see one on a man. Watch it and learn boys...

Below is the link GQ interview with Dayna Pink, the costume designer behind the style transformation.
I thought I would take it and put it up for you to read.

GQ Interview
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/movies-and-tv/201107/crazy-stupid-love-costume-designer-dayna-pink-makeover-scene-steve-carell-ryan-gosling

Ryan Gosling ~ Crazy Stupid Love

No blog that has anything to do with styling can go without posting the great work of Ryan Gosling in Crazy Stupid Love.
Girls love him, guys love him (for very different reasons of course)

Take 4 min to watch the best scenes of Ryan Gosling

In the Spirit on Mercedes Benz Fasion Week...

Voices of Fashion brings you exclusive behind the scenes footage from GQ's 2012 Best-Dressed List shoot including interviews with GQ's Promotions Art Director James Warner and stylist Tom Stubbs. http://voicesoffashion.co.uk/

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney 2012

This blog coincides with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival.

Showcasing the contemporary Spring / Summer collections of Australia's leading designer brands and retailers, the fashion festival from 30 April to 4 May will be an incredible event for Sydney.

I know, I know. Why should I care about fashion week? Well, the answer, above anything else... MODELS

Let me talk a little bit about Fashion Week and I'll reward you will some pretty girls... OK? Deal.

MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY
THE SCHEDULE:

April 30

9AM  ROMANCE WAS BORN at Pier 2

10AM  LISA MAREE at THE TENT

11AM  GAIL SORRONDA at THE BOX

12PM  GARY BIGENI at THE THEATRE

1PM  KIRRILY JOHNSTON at Neild Avenue

2PM  CAMILLA at THE TENT

3PM  DYLAN COOPER at THE BOX

4PM  MISS UNKON at THE THEATRE

6PM  AURELIO COSTARELLA at THE TENT

7PM  WHITNEY EVE AND WE BY WHITNEY EVE at THE BOX

8PM  KSUBI at THE THEATRE

9PM  GINGER & SMART TEN YEARS at David Jones Level 7

May 01

8AM  2012 AUSTRALIAN PARALYMPIC TEAM UNIFORM LAUNCH at THE BOX

9AM  ZIMMERMANN at Koskela

10AM  MATICEVSKI at THE TENT

11AM  FLOWERS FOR A VAGABOND at THE BOX

12PM  TALULAH at THE THEATRE

1PM  MICHAEL LO SORDO at The Apollo,

2PM  TOI ET MOI SYDNEY at THE TENT

3PM  SONG FOR THE MUTE at THE BOX

4PM  BY JOHNNY at THE THEATRE

5PM  MAGDALENA VELEVSKA at Australia National Maritime Museum

6PM  MERCEDES-BENZ PRESENTS JOHANNA JOHNSON at THE TENT

7PM  JAYSON BRUNSDON at THE BOX

8PM  BOWIE at THE THEATRE

May 02

9AM  LISA HO at Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain

10AM  ALICE MCCALL at THE TENT

11AM  SARA PHILLIPS at THE BOX

12PM  BEC & BRIDGE at THE THEATRE

1PM  ELLERY at 320 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

2PM  OROTON at THE TENT

3PM  HARDWICK at THE BOX

4PM  WATSON X WATSON at THE THEATRE

6PM  KOOEY AUSTRALIA at THE TENT

7PM  AN ODE TO NO ONE at THE THEATRE

9PM  MENS SHOW, MENS SHOW- MILS at THE TENT

May 03

10AM  NEW GENERATION 1, NEW GENERATION 1 - KAHLO at THE TENT

11AM  JENNY KEE at THE BOX

12PM  WE ARE HANDSOME at THE THEATRE

1PM  AJE at Paspaley Pearls Martin Place

2PM  THE INNOVATORS, THE INNOVATORS - CARLIE WATERMAN at THE TENT

4PM  ROOPA PEMMARAJU at THE THEATRE

5PM  AUSTRALIAN FASHION LAUREATE PRESENTED BY THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN MAGAZINE

7PM  CARL KAPP at THE TENT

8PM  CHRISTOPHER ESBER at THE THEATRE

May 04

9AM  SUBOO at The Summit Restaurant, Level 47

10AM  RAFFLES INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SHOWCASE, RAFFLES INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SHOWCASE - AYAKA ICHIKAWA (JAPAN) at THE TENT

11AM  AKIRA at THE BOX

12PM  BLESS'ED ARE THE MEEK at THE THEATRE

2PM  NEW GENERATION 2, NEW GENERATION 2 - ASH TO GOLD at THE TENT

4PM  STYLE HONG KONG, STYLE HONG KONG - HARRISON WONG at THE THEATRE

6PM  NANA JUDY at THE TENT

9PM  FERNANDO FRISONI at Sir Stamford Hotel

To visit the website click below:

MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL