You gotta show me you're worth it by showing me I'm worthy. Cause baby, I deserve it.
"You can buy me diamonds. You can buy me pearls. You can take me on a cruise, around the world. Because a real man, knows a real woman. And ain't afraid to please her."
Monday, May 31, 2010
Perfect Purple.
I am very fond of the colour purple. ♥ Loving this image of the different shades of purple, directional lines and various surface textures.
Frida Kahlo.
I've always had a bit of knowledge about her artworks but not so much of her life and how she became such a strong artist. Today, at the academy we watched the film "Frida" based on her life (played by Salma Hayek). It was quite a confronting movie and a shocking one at that. It is definitely a movie worth watching. After seeing it, it made me appreciate her works even more. Her entire life can be seen as a tragic and painful journey but the paintings she has created out of her experiences has made it almost worthwhile, but to some extent sympathetic.
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). One of the most influential Mexican painters.
One particular line I will probably always remember;
“I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.” - Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). One of the most influential Mexican painters.
One particular line I will probably always remember;
“I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.” - Frida Kahlo
Venezia City.
City of Love.
This is an advertisement for Lavazza coffee. Who would of thought right? This is my absolute favourite image! I love love LOVE everything about it. It's just perfect! ♥♥
Two people in the city of love, holding each other and two coffee cups. What could be more perfect? It makes me want to start drinking this particular coffee. It really makes us think that this coffee is something special and there is more to it than just a hit of caffeine. Not just that, but the setting also indicates the love between the two people as well as the love of coffee, which displays the rich quality of the Italian style. I am also drawn to their use of colour theme and the traditional chiaroscuro style of contrasting dark and light. Yet, there are also strong white patches giving the eye breathing space. There has been an obvious display of hierarchy, through the use of background and foreground as well as emphasis on the female character's bright blue dress. Though our eyes are not automatically drawn to the cup, as you further observe the image, the directional flow of the dress and arm draws the attention to it. In a world without coffee, Lavazza coffee that is, none of this feeling were to ever exist!
This is an advertisement for Lavazza coffee. Who would of thought right? This is my absolute favourite image! I love love LOVE everything about it. It's just perfect! ♥♥
Two people in the city of love, holding each other and two coffee cups. What could be more perfect? It makes me want to start drinking this particular coffee. It really makes us think that this coffee is something special and there is more to it than just a hit of caffeine. Not just that, but the setting also indicates the love between the two people as well as the love of coffee, which displays the rich quality of the Italian style. I am also drawn to their use of colour theme and the traditional chiaroscuro style of contrasting dark and light. Yet, there are also strong white patches giving the eye breathing space. There has been an obvious display of hierarchy, through the use of background and foreground as well as emphasis on the female character's bright blue dress. Though our eyes are not automatically drawn to the cup, as you further observe the image, the directional flow of the dress and arm draws the attention to it. In a world without coffee, Lavazza coffee that is, none of this feeling were to ever exist!
Black & White.
A random photograph I came across while researching for a project. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. I am a big fan of black and white photography. But not just any black and white photograph. Photography with meaning. I think this photograph is very powerful despite its simplicity but that's usually what it takes to create a strong image and not to mention, a good one. There is a strong attitude to the female character - her posture and the way she is holding onto the cigarette. The male character however, is determined or trying to win her over. Very 80's. Love love!
The Notebook.
A simple story, well told.
"It wasn't over.. Still isn't"
No matter how many times I have seen this movie, I still bawl my eyes out every single time! This is my favourite love story. ♥
"It wasn't over.. Still isn't"
No matter how many times I have seen this movie, I still bawl my eyes out every single time! This is my favourite love story. ♥
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Coco Chanel.
Born Gabrielle Bonheur (1833-1971). Continually inspires me. ♥
French fashion designer who founded the famous famous house Chanel and whose menswear-inspired style and expensive simplicity became one of the most important fashion icons of the 20th century.
Quoted by Coco Chanel;
A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
A women who doesn't wear perfume has no future.
A woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed.
As long as you know men are like children, you know everything!
Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.
Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.
Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.
Elegance is refusal.
Fashion fades, only style remains the same.
Fashion is made to become unfashionable.
Great loves too must be endured.
I don't know why women want any of the things men have when one the things that women have is men.
I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.
I never wanted to weigh more heavily on a man than a bird.
If a man talks bad about all women, it usually means he was burned by one woman.
In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.
Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.
My friends, there are no friends.
Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.
Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.
The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.
There are people who have money and people who are rich.
There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time!
The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!
French fashion designer who founded the famous famous house Chanel and whose menswear-inspired style and expensive simplicity became one of the most important fashion icons of the 20th century.
Quoted by Coco Chanel;
A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
A women who doesn't wear perfume has no future.
A woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed.
As long as you know men are like children, you know everything!
Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.
Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.
Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.
Elegance is refusal.
Fashion fades, only style remains the same.
Fashion is made to become unfashionable.
Great loves too must be endured.
I don't know why women want any of the things men have when one the things that women have is men.
I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.
I never wanted to weigh more heavily on a man than a bird.
If a man talks bad about all women, it usually means he was burned by one woman.
In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.
Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.
My friends, there are no friends.
Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.
Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.
The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.
There are people who have money and people who are rich.
There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time!
The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!
Breakfast At Tiffany's.
Classy Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993). My favourite kind of girl.
"I'm crazy about Tiffany's!" - Holly Golightly
- It's a Diamond. It's Platinum. It's Tiffany.
"I'm crazy about Tiffany's!" - Holly Golightly
- It's a Diamond. It's Platinum. It's Tiffany.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Inspiration.
I often find myself looking for famous quotes or works by other artists, which I can relate myself too. I think inspiration and research is crucial when it comes to discovering yourself and your own personal style, it is just like the importance of research within the design process. And I guess that is the reason why I've decided to create this blog. I am not so much of a keen writer on my personal life, and I don't believe that my daily events should be publicised or any of anyone's business for that matter. So this blog is merely of my creative thoughts and visual analyses. It will help me create a visual story board of some sort, that I can easily refer to (instead of having to create bible-thick visual diaries!).
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Karl Who?
Karl Lagerfeld.
My biggest inspiration for fashion. Karl Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer and artist based in Paris, France. He is the head designer and creative director for the fashion house Chanel, owns his own label fashion house, as well as the Italian house Fendi.
"There's no Chanel collection without black. It will never exist. Who can live without some black clothes."
Just a random image I found. Karl really believes in size 0's.
I did not post this image because I believe size 0 is the ideal size or because I want to be. But what got to me was Karl's determination. He wanted to fit into designer clothes like the male models on the runway. And so he did, he lost 42 kilos! It just shows that if you really want something, you just got to fight for it. Never ever make excuses for what you can't do because in the end, the only person you are lying to, is yourself.
My biggest inspiration for fashion. Karl Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer and artist based in Paris, France. He is the head designer and creative director for the fashion house Chanel, owns his own label fashion house, as well as the Italian house Fendi.
"There's no Chanel collection without black. It will never exist. Who can live without some black clothes."
Just a random image I found. Karl really believes in size 0's.
I did not post this image because I believe size 0 is the ideal size or because I want to be. But what got to me was Karl's determination. He wanted to fit into designer clothes like the male models on the runway. And so he did, he lost 42 kilos! It just shows that if you really want something, you just got to fight for it. Never ever make excuses for what you can't do because in the end, the only person you are lying to, is yourself.
Love.
I love Love.
I feel loved.
I am loved.
I have love within me.
I give love.
Love (愛) is my middle name.
I am forever inked with love.
♥
I feel loved.
I am loved.
I have love within me.
I give love.
Love (愛) is my middle name.
I am forever inked with love.
♥
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