out for the count

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to update on the lack of posting - I've been seriously sick over the last couple of days and hope to be better by the weekend.

Justine

all in the details

Gestuz Spring 2011 Collection is to die for. I legitimately want every piece in the lookbook. The cut out tights, the shaped dress with a cut-out waist, tie dye prints - definitely summer. This collection is versatile and not overtly expensive - but I may have to wait until it goes on sale because of my lack of funds atm. (READ: BROKE :(...) But seriously, let me know what you think of this - I may have found a new fave.

The last four photos are from the campaign for this collection - and I love the styling in the photos. The studded bracelets in the last photo compliment the softness of the fabric in the drop neck dress. 

Gestuz was started in 2007 by Sanne Sehested Nielsen and Lene Boesen. They have said their goal for the collection is to make it popular and high-profiled, but to keep the price reasonable for the best quality clothing. I think this collection is going to help them accomplish this.

Photos from Gestuz

architecture

I'm not usually into posting lingerie up here, but this collection by Nichole de Carle caught my eye when I was shifting through some sites today.

The OPAL collection is like eye candy.

This collection is inspired by iconic architecture with bold curves and large arches. Some of the historic buildings that inspired it are:

The Duomo – Milan

Westminster Abbey – London

Chrysler building – New York

Chateau de Villette- Paris

after party

This lookbook from LF Stores is gorgeous.

These pieces are beautiful because of the details - sheer lace, sparkled leggings and my favourite - thigh highs.

Enjoy!

Love these leopard print shoes!

The makeup in this lookbook is stunning.

glass

I'm not a huge jewelry fan, by any means. I have one black Nixon watch and one vintage necklace that I rock almost daily, but that is all. I just, for some reason, have never gotten into the whole thing. However, (SF)2's Glass Jewelry line caught my eye.

I've had this collection bookmarked on my computer for about a week now, because I was debating on whether or not I would:
(a) actually buy jewelry; and,
(b) more importantly, wear it.

After sitting on this for a bit, I've decided that yes, I would wear these pieces. Especially since they range from $25-$30 (USD). Check it out here!

(SF)2
Based in Seattle, this line was created by glassblower Scott Fouche and and jewelry designer Susannah Fitz. The two met in Baltimore at a craft market, and after combining their skills, they created this distinct and stunning line.

free people

Every time I see new ads for free people, I get a little excited. This time, I was not disappointed!
The s/s 2011 lookbook is simple - simple fabrics, florals, and some statement jewellery.

My favourite is the distressed leather shorts below. So wonderful!

a visual life

The Sartorialist is one of my favourite fashion photographers because he doesn't always shoot people who are the most fashionable in that period of time. He captures everyday people, at the park, having a cigarette outside of their work, in a beautiful way. His images are absolutely stunning and always manage to grab the real life person in the clothing.

Recently, Intel Visual Life made a short documentary on The Sartorialist (see quick bio below). Check it out!



The Sartorialist is a blog which was started by Dan Schuman in 2005, after he left his job in fashion sales to look after his daughter. Schuman says on his blog:

I thought I could shoot people on the street the way designers looked at people, and get and give inspiration to lots of people in the process. My only strategy when I began The Sartorialist was to try and shoot style in a way that I knew most designers hunted for inspiration.