Gucci Says Bye-Bye to Bling
28 February 2015
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Fashion week is known as the most glamorous in the industry.
The front row demands the attention of showbiz bloggers while the
fashion fanatics wait for the highly anticipated shows. Alessandro Michele’s
first show as creative director of Gucci awaited the eager crowds and Italian
fall women’s wear season. Notorious for being one the most glitzy fashion houses,
Gucci surprised majority of the audience and journalists on Wednesday. Devotees
of the brands are used to the clear and precise references to the high fashion,
first class lifestyle. Diamond-encrusted knitwear and dressed down ball gowns were
to be expected of the line, but as the show began it was clear this year was
very different.
Rather than the ever-flowing champagne along the front row and
unnecessary bright lights, the walls and floor were black, creating an intense atmosphere.
The audience were reminded “The Contemporary is the Untimely.” by show notes
that referenced philosophers Giorgio Agamben and Roland Barthes. There were
less ball gowns and red carpet wears but more midi skirts with both men and
women taking to the catwalk. Nonetheless, flowers and floral prints were still incorporated
into many designs, subtly celebrating the history and glorious traditions of
Gucci.
The show was full of vintage treasures, hurling the spectators
into a world of flea markets with a date of couture. Librarian chic was a
running trend throughout each look, highlighting brains over beauty. With a mix
of oversized and nerdy eyeglasses, rings on every finger, knit beanies and turbans,
floral hair combs on top of slippers and clogs lined in fur at the back; Mr.
Michele bought a new twist to Italy.
Gucci brought back the greatness of a fashion show. Letting
go of the superficial highlights and bringing the focus to the clothing. The
shift from colossal logos and immature intentions is a positive one, with the
big brands stepping up to emphasise the prominence of classic high fashion.
Saint Laurent captures Parisian Magic
27 February 2015
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
In the eyes of fashion’s finest Paris Fashion Week is long
gone. But for some of the world’s toughest catwalk critics, the City of Lights
still lingers in their palette. The Saint Laurent show closed the menswear
season, including both men and women taking to the runway. Aside from the shockingly
thin appearance of many models, the show was stolen by the clean and simple
take on Autumn/Winter 15-16 by Hedi Slimane. Despite multiple looks leaving the
audience questioning the muse behind the collection, I think it’s very clear.
Each charm represents the fresh and youthful street style seen all over Paris.
Not one of the outfits would surprise me if they were spotted strutting down
the Champs-Élysées more than they surprise me now. The overall taste had a 70’s
feel, one aspect that keeps Paris feeling so ‘vintage’. The lack of colour
doesn’t make the selection boring, rather, it causes outsiders to focus more on
the details instead of being bombarded with colour and texture insanity. Hedi has
notices lunacy on the runway isn’t always the best way to get attention.
Slimane’s Saint Laurent has a certain offbeat glamour which
doesn’t demand an enormous fashion statement or ridiculous colours. The book “How
to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, and Bad Habits” by Anne Berest,
Audrey Diwan, Caroline De Maigret, and Sophie Mas is successful for a reason.
There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about the way Parisians carry themselves.
Their attitude and accent are enough to draw me in. This mystical element is
captured in this line as the whole collection represents one gigantic shrug
with a splash of shimmer from the City of Light. Saint Laurent’s models carried
themselves with great arrogance that seemed to appeal to the audience. The line
screams ‘too cool to care’ which is the best way to feel like the perfect Parisian.
The Reality of 9 to 5
12 February 2015
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Working hard is something I have always weirdly enjoyed and I was more than excited when I got my first full-time job. School always taught me that jobs only came after university, but there's something about four more years of learning that I was never really keen on. The great thing about working is that I get paid, an obvious positive. However, working from 9am to 5pm has opened my eyes to reality and helped me realise that being an adult is not as amazing as it was made out to be.
I have always had diaries, just because I like to be organised. But half the time they were empty or I completely forgot about them half-way through the year. Today, I rely on my diary and planner more than ever. The calendar app in my phone has become on the most useful tools over the past few weeks and without it I would probably be without a job. When I first started working full-time, I was still work-shy from missing having days at home and felt uncomfortable being squashed up against other people on a train. A few weeks later and it's almost like I'm a completely different person.
Working in a busy city has boosted my confidence and given me skills I never had at school. I'm now more than ready to move to somewhere much busier like London or even New York, after the experience I have gained in just a few weeks. Being shy always held me back, but today I have absolutely no issue walking around in a busy city and I'm astonished. School always felt like a burden, and on occasion work does too - but the reality of 9 to 5 is a much more useful step into life than the awkward years of secondary school.
Pretty and Pink
10 February 2015
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
There aren't many nail polishes that I would recommend because there are very few that I think are good value for the money. I used to always stick to darker nail colours but there's something about this glittery shade that I just can't resist. The Best Seller shade by Leighton Denny has become my go-to varnish. I was immediately drawn to the shimmer that's included in the dark red/pink colour. In different lighting, the colour looks different which I think makes it unique and the best seller. The red base is almost jelly-like and the texture is thick and luxurious. As it's a shimmer polish it's very easy to apply in contrast to glitter polish. However, as the shimmer is so extreme it does need a strong remover to remove it effectively and tidily. Some may think this shade is Christmassy, I think it's a great summer colour too, but I can't help but wear it as much as possible. The varnish is very thick which means one layer is enough, although, two will help it last much longer. I can wear this colour for at least two weeks without any chips and messes. One of the greatest qualities in Best Seller is that it dries incredibly quickly. I could wear this at any time of the year, it's a beautiful nail polish!
Winter Wonderland Walking
6 February 2015
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
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