Fragrance

A way of communicating without words...
A way to make us think, feel and react without ever knowing why...
A reflection of society...a sign of the times

Gigi Hadid

Much like the Olsen twins, model Gigi Hadid is a fan of the monochrome colour palette. However I love the way in which her style is much more casual and relaxed; almost countrified in some aspects. She uses both tight and loose fitting garments to accentuate her model figure. Her style is classy yet seductive at the same time. She knows how to put together an outfit perfectly so that she gets the right balance to ensure that she does not expose too much skin at once.

I like the way in which she switches up her looks depending on the event or day she is dressing for; one day she may be relaxed in ripped jeans and a tank top and the next in a figure hugging bodycon dress or some culotte trousers and a flattering crop. I think the way in which her outfits are all so different is what makes her one of my style icons.

The olsen twins

I have always followed the evolving style of both Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. I love the way in which they both present chic, straight line, A-symmetric shaping within their outfit choices. Their love for a neutral and monochrome colour palette makes them two girls after my own heart, seeing as my whole wardrobe appears to be a sea of black and white. The way in which they are able to take such an effortless, simplistic look and make it look like something straight from a Celine collection is something that I admire. The understated yet well thought out outfit choices are timeless and are looks that can be worn casually in the day time yet also have the ability to be transformed for a more formal, evening look.

The 1940's

Whenever looking for fashion inspiration both within the beauty and fashion elements, I always find myself transfixed with the 1940's style. From Veronica Lake's soft and subtle side parted waves to Katharine Hepburn's masculine city chic style.

I love the way in which the 1940's was all about elegance and experimental fashion choices made by women. I feel that the 1940's almost presented the idea of extreme femininity juxtaposed with subtle masculine style. From soft, delicate, womanly hair and makeup choices contrasted with sleek, A line high waisted trousers and collared blouses, I find the whole decade fascinating.

Do my eyebrows look good in this?

Ever since the bushy browed eyebrow queen herself Cara Delevigne burst into the fashion scene a few years ago, industry insiders have been desperate to elaborate on new ways to wear your brows in a way that will be just as iconic as Cara herself, but when I stumbled across this article surrounding the new beauty trends that models were rocking on the runway in Milan, Paris and London, I can't help but feel that designers are taking these wacky ideas a bit too far....

The Monobrow...please tell me this isn't really happening...


The panda eye...just why


Aside from eyebrows, other beauty trends that were sported on the run way were unusual yet extremely fascinating...

The Lil Wayne inspired face tattoo trend...


Picasso faces upon a face...

D&G A/W 2015 collection

Dolce & Gabbana campaigns have long depicted the perfect La Famiglia seen through multiple generations. Today, their collection, Viva la Mamma was all about a celebration of motherhood, dedicated to mothers of the world. The curtains opened to reveal a stage set with mothers, dressed in black silk and lace slips each with their own children; from babies to toddlers, sat on laps, gripped in arms. As Spice Girls’ ‘Mama’ blasted out, Bianca Balti emerged, heavily pregnant in a blush coloured shift. She received a round of applause. More toddlers emerged, dressed in matching mother-daughter combinations and other slightly bewildered, but perfectly behaved bambinos, clamped to hips, held to bosom.Yet despite this unusual catwalk phenomenan, the clothes all still managed to remain signature to Dolce & Gabbana through and through – Sicilian lace dresses, Forties skirt suits, fit and flare coats. The red rose was the recurring motif; it popped up in sequins on a white shift dress, embroidered climbing its way up black lace and red dresses, and even, worked into prints featuring the Madonna and child. The closing dresses were a parade of soft white silk frocks printed in quirky scribbly Crayola drawings.

Overall I feel that D&G's mothers catwalk was uplifting and extremely refreshing. The designers showcased desirable clothing in a way to which made it seem possible for mothers to sport the clothing doing their daily housework!