miranda kerr street style

her sleek & edgy looks come off as completely effortless and very chic. she definitely has that "je ne sais quoi" french vibe going for her.

source: fabsugar.com

fashion friday - black and white

fresh takes on a classic color combo.


source: facebook, high heel confidential, luxpresso

a glamorous space

it's not the most liveable or functional or cozy of spaces....but my oh my is it glamorous!! love all the little details and the rock 'n' roll vibe. the ubious amounts of black, pinched with strong yet feminine hot pink, is to die for. that casually sexy bedroom isn't bad either. and that bathtub?... i could go on and on.

source: desire to inspire

gwyneth paltrow - minimalism queen

source: coolspotters.com, newyorkmom.wordpress.com, stylefrizz.com, taryncoxthewife.com, onehundredinspirations.blogspot.com

alexander mcqueen, fall 2011

aww yeah, baby -- now this is hot. and even though "alexander the great" is missed, new mcqueen designer, sarah burton, is still maintaining his crazy/fun aesthetic. and how! the clothes were futuristic, luxurious, and just plain cool. loved the monochrome layering, the touches of fur, and especially loved the laced-up boots seen in a lot of the looks. plus, i definitely enjoyed seeing all this amazing fashion in the show's chosen color palette -- black, white, and grey.

source: style.com

georgina chapman - 2011 oscars

ms. chapman was back in great form at the 2011 oscars this past sunday. i loved everything about her appearance this time (that's in comparison to her golden globes look, which i wrote about here.) it was a very couture-senorita look for me, complete with those lovely t-strap dancing shoes. the gown itself (marchesa, of course) was high- style, with the layers and ruffles of black gathered together at one side, asymmetrical hem, the sheer type of fabric, and the pink rosettes piercing the whole thing with romance. also loved her slicked back hair, and minimal jewelry. beauty!

source: fashionologie.com

edgy lace - jason wu fall 2011

who doesn't love lace? it's a beautiful fabric. and so much can be done with it...it can dyed to cool, striking colors...layered ontop of heavier fabrics for a whole 'nother dimension....dazzled up with intricate beading and sequin work...it's manipulations are endless. lace has a unique, specific look, but can be used in so many different ways. and one way that i really like it, is when it's edgy and dark. a far cry from how we usually love the fabric, in all its romantic-lovely-airy-glory, edgy lace is bold and powerful. i think jason wu presented that idea wonderfully in his fall 2011 rtw collection. 

sources: style.com

the roitfelds - mom and daughter style

how cute (and hot) is this mom and daughter combo? of course, we wouldn't expect anything less from the past editor-in-chief of french vogue and her talented model daughter. these two are always perfectly turned out, without ever looking too perfect -- which is part of that hard to achieve french charm. this picture is especially fun because of the way they have coordinated with eachother -- check out julia's animal print pumps slightly reflecting mom carine's animal print trench.

source: elle.de

georgina chapman - golden globes '11

"damn," is what i first thought when i saw georgina chapman's look for the 2011 golden globes. and that's not a "damn, she looks good" reaction (which is my usual response for her), that's a "damn, what happened?" reaction! designer to the stars, georgina chapman, of the ultra-glamorous brand marchesa, is really, really beautiful. she also designs amazing dresses, which look even more amazing when she wears them. i love her style, and even though sometimes it's a bit too girly/ruffley for me, it's always sharp and on point. so you can imagine my surprise when i saw her choice for the big awards show held this past sunday. i specially googled her to see her look (she is not usually covered by most fashion talk shows/blogs) hoping to see a vision of beauty, but i was let-down.

now, let me preface my critique by saying that she still looks a thousand times better than some of the other stars out there, but if she is in competition with herself, she lost big-time. the dress is basic, maybe a bit too basic for an awards show, and it's hanging waaay too low on her. basic black pumps and a black clutch finish it. so i must ask, where's her pizazz-y accessory? i love doing all black, but even i know that you have to add at least one element of spunk. and she usually does this the best. the only noteworthy thing about her look is that necklace. very nice and very edgy. but it wasn't enough.

gosh, i am being so passionate about ms. chapman! i suppose i just count on her for fashion-drooling purposes, and that didn't happen this time. here's hoping her next appearance will drop us dead.

source: the fashion spot

happy 2011

a bit late, but nonethless, happy new year to you all. as usual, i've been slow with updates, but of course, as all of us bloggers do every year, i've also made a resolution to blog more often. we'll see how that pans out, but for now, i'd like to start off the new year with this stunning photograph from who else but the sartorialist. it's hard to pick a favorite from his line of work, but this one might be close. i love it! the all black with a touch of color, the biker chic gloves, the faux fur giving a touch of luxury, and of course that laid back easy breezy attitude is just wow. 

happy 2011 again.

source: the sartorialist

black swan

halloween has already gone and passed us by, but i'm still in that dark, enchanted state of mind thanks to an upcoming thriller movie, whose look and feel happened to inspire my makeup for my halloween costume. of course, my makeup attempts were very amateur compared to this image, but it was fun trying it out :)


look at those eyes -- this will be a thriller for sure!



yes, i was a black swan for halloween, choosing it without knowing that natalie portman will soon be starring in a pyschological, dark film by the same name. the movie looks like it is going to be one fun ride -- the suspense, the drama, the acting...and of course, the costumes.

rodarte has designed for this movie and they couldn't be a more perfect fit. the gothic, edgy style of rodarte and their mastery over showstopping, theatrical-like looks will be a treat to watch. i cannot wait to see their work in the ballet scenes of black swan.

catch the black swan trailer here.

sources: tutu today, fashion for lunch

keep it simple, stupid

isn't it interesting how this small phrase applies to so many things in life? :) including fashion -- but of course!

source: starbucks and jane austen

beautifully bruised

vicious appeal of blue and black

source: asian models