Annie, Italian Style.

A series also by Annie Leibovitz for the 2009 Lavazza Coffee Calendar. She incorporates icons in which reflect on the rich Italian style. I have previously posted an image from this series (months of July/August) and I also stated how much I loved that image. I think the reason being is because it's by Annie. Her works are remarkably astounding.

Cover.


Gen/Feb.


Mar/Ap.


Mag/Giu.


Lu/Ago.


Set/Ot.


Nov/Dic.

Annie In Wonderland.

Annie Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer. Highly recognised by her famous shoots of John Lennon for the Rolling Stones cover, Demi Moore and Miley Cyrus for Vanity Fair.

Below are her shoots of Alice in Wonderland featured in Vogue magazine.

Down The Rabbit Hole - Yves Saint Laurent.


Drink Me - Helmet Lang.


Pig and Pepper - Chanel Haute Couture.


Tweedledum and Tweedledee - Viktor & Rolf.


The Mad Tea Party - Christian Lacroix Haute Couture.


Who Stole the Tarts? - Dior Couture.


The Mock Turtle's Story - Versace.


Through The Looking Glass - Balenciaga Couture.

Sass & Bide.

An Australian designer fashion creation by Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton. It is highly recognisable for its OTT styles and quirkiness. It has become my new addiction, though not very healthy for my wallet, I am still absolutely loving it! ♥


Unique styles with rushes of gold gold gold! My favourite! :D



These collections I am particularly infatuated with (below). I adore the gold cut-out vests/throw-overs. They can pretty much go with anything, very versatile and that's what I love about them. I will guaranteed get a few wears from them because I don't normally wear my dressy-dresses more than once. Most are out of my price range, but those I can afford, never any of my size. :(

Ancient Inspiration.

Just a little over three years ago, it was the first and only time I've seen the movie '300', starring Gerard Butler as King Leonidas and Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo. Apart from remembering the 300 men with shredded six-pack abs! I still haven't forgotten the costumes of the female characters, specifically that of Queen Gorgos'. I think Ancient Greece has created some of the most beautiful designs (which of course suited such lovely Goddesses). I have always been particularly into die-cut dresses. And especially with the full length of these gowns, it really conceals yet reveals the natural beauty and shape of the female form. It is very subtly sexy.


(Above) Pictured is one of the styles worn by Queen Gorgo in 300. Unfortunately, it is the only picture I could find, I remember she wore a few more outstanding pieces. It is probably worthy of watching if you're interested and I can guarantee the dresses (alongside with the abs) will mesmerise you!

I will one day - hopefully soon, design and create something similar of my own.

J'adore Gold.

I was never into the colour gold, always have been a silver type of person. It wasn't until a few seasons ago that I began my love for gold. Everything I buy these days seem to entail some sort of gold detailing. And not to mention, I fell in love at first sight with this new advert for Dior's J'adore perfume. With it's mystic gold theme, it almost reflects on the belief that the skin of Egyptian Gods' were of a golden colour. I think Charlize Theron is one of the most natural beauties. But more importantly, the one thing that I was most drawn to was the dress worn by her. I am crazy in love with it! Strapless & fitted = my absolute favourite kind of style! ♥


Meaning of Gold:
Wealth, God, winning, safety, masculine power, happiness, playful humour, prestige, wisdom, love of spirit, meaning, purpose, awe, spiritual love, quests of the heart, desire for power, mystic powers.

The City That Never Sleeps.

These streets will make you feel brand new. Big lights will inspire you.



The lights in these pictures are already inspiring me. I absolutely cannot wait to visit New York next year (so that is the plan if I can save save save $$). I am ready to let my heart melt and fall head over heels with everything in that city. The bright yellow taxis, Empire State building, insane Times Square, Statue of liberty, sleepless nightlife. I want it all! Though I have never been, I really believe there is no place in the world that can compare.
I'm gonna be a part of it. New York, New York.

There's nothing I love more than amazing photos of cities.

A 'Little Bit' Indie.

Swedish indie singer Lykke Li (Born Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson 1986).
Not generally my type of music genre but I am loving her music! Loving her style and uniqueness. One of my favourites at the moment; original 'Little Bit', and also the remix by Drake. Love love.

Sailor Kiss.

V-J day in Times Square photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt. Famous end of war kiss between a sailor and a nurse in 1945. ♥


Published in Life magazine with caption; In New York's Times Square a white-clad girl clutches her purse and skirt as an uninhibited sailor plants his lips squarely on hers.

♥ Unforgettable kiss and still an encouraged act till this day.

Pop Ate My Heart.

American pop artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987).

Alexia Sinclair.

Australian fine-art photographer and digital artist.
http://alexiasinclair.com/

These are selected favourites from her series, The Regal Twelve, featuring twelve female European monarchs who have ruled. Each powerful figure is portrayed through symbolic elements in a contemporary style with influences from the Renaissance period. She is amazing, my biggest inspiration yet. ♥

Marie Antoinette - The Extravagant Queen.


Christina of Sweden - The Androgynous Queen.


Boudica - The Caltic Queen.


Elizabeth I - The Virgin Queen.

Miss Dior Cherie.

This is an advertisement for the Dior perfume, Miss Dior Cherie Leau. It is probably my second most favourite image (after the Lavazza coffee ad). Though the design itself isn't the greatest, I still love it because the pastel colours and the location setting is really clean and pretty. And because I adore Paris. I cannot wait until I finally get to visit! ♥


I like the composition of this particular design, the way it is laid on top of a cropped section of the same image. It creates high emphasis on the colours and balloons.


This is the first Miss Dior Cherie perfume. I was completely in love with this perfume bottle as I have a little obsession with bows. I really wanted to buy it but it won't be put to use because I am not particularly loving the scent within. It is a little too strong for me, I am more attracted to light sweet scents.


The face of Miss Dior Cherie, Danielle Riley Keogh. And for those who don't know her, she is Elvis Presley's granddaughter. You can really see the resemblance, she is gorgeous!

Illustrative Fashion.

I have a thing for fashion illustrations. ♥ I love the watercolour feel, the softness of the texture and the amazing effects of the marks made.

Sassy Crow.

Theres just something about this image I love. Maybe it's the bold crow, or the combination of photography and illustration, or the mystery of the wooden mannequin-like arm, or her calm facial expression, or the emphasis on the red lipstick, or the mixture of simplicity and exaggerated details, or just simply the use of lines.

Stress, Stress & More Stress.

The most stressful times are two weeks before all my assignments due! Boohoo! Though I've had over a month or even almost two months to do it, I left it to the last minute not because I'm lazy :) but because I'm training for the 'REAL WORLD'. And the real world is TOUGH! .. I'm only guessing from what the teachers make it sound to be.

Design Is A Load of C.R.A.P.

The basic principles to a good design:

C ontrast
R epetition
A lignment
P roximity.

The Art of Make-Up.

I saw this at the 2010 AGIdeas design conference by Robyn Beeche, a fashion photographer. One face, four different ethnicities portrayed. And that my love, is the art and beauty of make-up. Amazing is it not?!

Titled '1986 Four Faces II'

Design A Business Card.

One of my teachers showed this a year or two ago and it came across again today. It's a must watch for designers. You'll love it!

'Your business card is CRAP!'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YBxeDN4tbk