I die for long-sleeved minis...and Balmain

Safe to say Christophe Decarnin is my fashion god.

Metallics are back in full force across the designers.

Decarnin has shifted from his previous punk-biker-badass look to a more glam rock look.

Decarnin was not at the show in Paris, and is currently resting as per the doctor's orders. Best wishes to the talented designer.

Photos from Style.com

To: Colette, Love: Hermès

This carré straight from the Ateliers Hermès, printed and personalized exclusively for Colette. This limited edition item can be the perfect touch to a fall outfit. The print is gorgeous, and looks very cool when its folded and tied.
Find it on HERE on Colette's website.

Things I love: Lagerfeld and Diet Coke

Lagerfeld has designed a Coca-Cola Light bottle, and I want one!

I can't think of anything better, I love my Diet Coke and I love Lagerfeld! The Campaign stars Coco Rocha and Baptiste Giabconi (of course/yum).

The adorable Parisian boutique, Colette, (always ahead of the game) is selling the bottles and a cute box set here.

*****

Just had to throw this in, Justice (award winning French Electro group) has also designed a bottle for Coke, with the help of acclaimed French artist So-Me

Ruff'n it in Paris

Giambatista Valli and Stella McCartney, Spring RTW 2010

Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles. They are on every runway in Paris for RTW spring 2010.

Whether it be the final touch, or the entire outfit, you can definitely count on seeing more and more of this trend.

Other looks for spring include sheers, military, ladylike, brights and minimals!

Here are some ruffle looks, for more check out www.style.com

Stella McCartney uses ruffles to accentuate the bright colours and prints.

Giambatista Valli

Let them eat cake!

Fashion Journalism, final assignment.

Recreation of Lula magazine. Inspiration, Marie Antoinette, Paris' historic figures, bulidings and culture, the Opera.

Model: Ashley Durham

Styling, hair and makeup: myself

Photography: myself

Professor, motivator and role model: Yvonne Deacon, AIU London.

Better late than never!

Somehow it completely slipped my mind until now, but I must share with you some photos from my fashionable trip to Paris this past June/July.

My favourite shots from my fashion photography course.

Model: Jade Cartwright

Styling, hair and makeup: myself

Photography: myself

Strolling the streets, surrounded by high fashion and historical, present and future fashions.

Some photos from the Chanel Haute Couture show.

Hermès takes to the sky

Anyone else thinking Howard Hughes? 

(not ringing a bell? Think Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator!!)

Ah, the season for leather! Hermès kept its reputation for the most exquisite skins and leathers soaring high as Jean Paul Gaultier was allowed some room for imagination in presentation for the RTW Fall 09 show in Paris. 

As a result of the current recession the industry has given us an outfit to match with the "depression look". Thankfully, things are beginning to brighten up-a bit- (thankfully!) but are still hanging around the 40s. 

  
  

With propellers spinning amongst blinding headlights, JPG brings the audience into his hanger to present his vision of "les aviateurs- we are flying high" laughs Gaultier in the most delicious French accent, when asked about his autumn collection. Leather and satine jumpsuits, masculine tailored suits, Gaultier allows us to see what the 40s would have been like, if women took over the skies in sexy little black dresses. 

This show was all about the accessories including gorgeous furs, gloves and belts. And of course, pilot essentials: silk scarf, goggles and a leather flying caps. 

*Radiant red locks makes it impossible to not recognize Canadian's own supermod- Coco Rocha! That my friends is a girl who's not afraid to do what she wants, when she wants! LOVE it. 

Bon voyage!

 

  

Have a look below!

images via www.style.com

Veronica Etro delivers cultural heat in Paris

If you have been following along, I should not have to remind you of the major styles that have presented themselves for fall, varying only on based on the different interpretations of the desinger. Veronica Etro gives her collection a warm sensation by using bronze, copper and gold as her dominant colours. 

Etro plays with the forecasted fall styles: form fitting, high-waisted skirts, cultural and tribal patterns, belts, floor kissing lengths and beautiful, soft leather pieces. 

This entire collection really embraces the feeling of fall. The palette deserves a round of applause on its own, however the collection on the whole is of course, absolutely phenomenal.

all images via www.style.com