BOMB THE JACKET

baroque print polyester bomber jacket: VINTAGE (FROM KINSELLA)

acid-washed loose tank top: (FROM MY FATHER)

kimono-style origami satin belt: SUZUYA

slim-fit creased pants: tomonari.co.kr

"paper" clutch: MICHELLY MO

metallic shoes: tomonari.co.kr

multi-texture retro shades with leopard pattern: ZARA

Everybody wants a bomber jacket with elaborate print. Thus,that can explain why I think I'm fortunate enough to have found the seemingly humble KIINSELLA underground, where I spotted this spectacularly elaborate printed bomber jacket.Honestly speaking,peacock man is not who I am.That is to say, I am not the one who is willing to go too far or too hard in styling with the bomber cuz it has probably been quite a statement piece that shouts aloud itself.Head-to-toe print might be okay for the past me but not for the present one.Back to basic, same as the title of the notable album by Christina Aguilera, is the major topic I'd like to show from the following appendant garments.The simple black and white, the contrast of looseness and fitness, and also the most classic form of an eyewear...all those ordinary pieces shine on their ways when the origami satin belt is surprisingly added.

ITEM ON THE LIST  BALENCIAGA floral print bomber jacket / MY1STWISH baroque print bomber jacket / JEAN PAUL GAULTIER VINTAGE baroque print silk jacket / GENNY BY GIANNI VERSACE VINTAGE printed silk blazer/ TABERNACLE TWINS 'Stone' bomber jacket / VINTAGE multi-print bomber jacket / JEREMY SCOTT baroque print silk bomber jacket / VERSUS printed Silk Bomber Jacket / ROMANCE WAS BORN futuristic print satin bomber jacket/ VINTAGE baroque print jacket

HOT SPO(R)T

royal blue oversize coat: Jimmy Kwok

monochrome pajama suit: SODAWATER

"Time for Lunch" clutch: MICHELLY MO

PVC clear clutch: ONLINE SHOP

flipped sunglasses: H&M

colorblocking sneakers: NIKE LUNARFLY +3

Fashion never compromises, and never will.Recently I went to Guangzhou and watched the "Culture Chanel" exhibition. “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. "Coco Chanel stated, "Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."In 1913, Coco Chanel founded a new store and created an innovative sporty style ——with Jersey dresses and sailor clothes.

Time flies, but the sporty spirit in fashion stands still.Especially when taking a glance at several Spring 2013 collections, you may probably sense the trend of sporty chic. Jackets and pants made of sportswear fabrics,sportswear silhouette,maxidress-with-sneakers combos...When it comes to styling a flowing chiffon dress nowadays, one may no longer just simply match a pair of edgy heels with it, instead, she will possibly choose a pair of spectacular sneakers to make a statement.

INSPIRATION  Vika Gazinskaya, Vintage CHANEL "sportswear",MARC JOCOBS spring/summer 2013, Simone Marchetti, Susie Lau, sporty chic 2013, Celine

ITEM ON THE LIST Alexander Wang lace-up leather boots 

ITEMS ON THE LIST  Asics Gel Lyte III/ NIKE AIR MAX/ ADIDAS by Stalla McCartney/ NEW BALANCE

It was not until I found Vika Gazinskaya matching a cute couture dress with sneakers and cap did I made up my mind to attempt sporty style.In my look, just as I have mentioned before, I got the NIKE LUNARfly +3 sneakers at discount in Hongkong. Since the shoes themselves are of highly cathy attraction, I only select a "pajama suit" with monochrome stripe, which has been proved to be another tremendous hit in this season. Moreover, I place the oversize blue coat on shoulders as a response to the sneakers.

BOOK AS --- CLUTCH

Before ending up your new daytime look, just don't forget to tuck a copy of "literature book" into your bosom. More formal than a gossip or fashion magazine while not that odd at all compared with those thrillers, it will not only delight the whole tone of your look but also showcase your unique taste out of the crowd.For instance, once you've forgot to fold the collar of your suit, the "The Sartorialist" will probably help you by bringing a message to the surroundings like:" I'm kinda Scott Schuman's effortless chic, man!"

Where? Limited Edition Hermès Travel Pouch with Postcards   £2,657

Private Limited Edition Hardcover Book in Louis Vuitton Case  £1,594

Norman Mailer and Bert Stern: Marilyn Monroe Signed Hardcover Book   £1,809

Religion Limited Edition Hardcover Book by Ricardo Tisci in Wooden Case  £375

The Sartorialist: Closer  $18.98

Bill Gold: Poster Works Master Edition Hardcover Book and Print Set  £994

Sid Avery: The Art of the Hollywood Snapshot by Ron Avery Hardcover Book  £68

Blue Limited Edition Poster Set in Levi's Jacket  £312

The Manual for a Stylish Life: Volume One Paperback Book Edited by Jeremy Langmead  £24

Gruau: Portraits of Men by Réjane Bargiel Hardcover Book  £83

Photographers Hardcover Book  £68

Helmut Newton. Sumo Revised By June Newton  £151

Los Angeles Portrait of a City by Kevin Starr, David L. Ulin and Jim Heimann Hardcover Book  £68

Conde Nast Traveler Photographs 25th Anniversary Collection Hardcover Book  £102

The Ivy League by Daniel Cappello Hardcover Book  £68

Vintage Cocktails by Brian Van Flandern  £54

The Selby is in Your Place By Todd Selby  £34

London. Portrait of a City by Reuel Golden Hardcover Book  £68

RAF'S SECRET GARDEN

When Raf Simons read Christian Dior's autobiography during his summer break in Puglia, he found unexpected parallels with his own state of mind, particularly in Dior's love of the countryside, the garden he would retreat to, the flowers he grew there. There may have been snow on the ground in Paris's Jardin des Tuileries, but inside Dior's nearly invisible mirrored tent, Spring was in full bloom.

The models, with their pixie-cut hair, airy swagger, and glittering red lips, called to mind a flittering wood nymph. Soon more nymphs arrived; most wore sleekly corseted gowns that exploded from the waist in dramatic, full flares or asymmetrically draped folds. In pastel silk, iridescent organza, or whisper-weight chiffon, everything felt softly natural yet utterly restrained — even as more elaborate looks like floral embroidered jackets, voluminous cocoon coats, and bubble-hemmed dresses covered in sparkling petal appliqué began to appear.

Some may like to compare this collection with those by Galliano, claiming they represent two distinctly different perceptions of Haute Couture. From my personal perspectives, Raf did make his moment which turns most of Galliano’s collections pale to some extent. Haute Couture, which refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing specifically for the wearer’s measurements and body stance, has been added a little bit too much redundant elements by mountains of designers. Large scales of complex drapes as well as monotonous so-called dramatic silhouettes, gradually makes Haute Couture overcostumey while unflattering to wear. Raf in this way, makes a wise choice, finding a new and refreshing approach to express his perceptions on Dior and Couture. Instead of showing off a powerful and unconstrained style, Raf draws more attention to reconstruct the restrained passion by specializing in the innovative silhouettes and details. Moreover, he has spoken about bringing more reality to couture. It would be a miracle if he didn't feel that way. The pants, the pockets in skirts—they were all part of that.

"The collection reflects the passing of time of the season, beginning as the signs of early life," the show notes explained. "Silhouettes are in flux, seemingly finding their own forms naturally and yet all expertly tended to and under control." Like a well-manicured garden under the tentative warmth of early Spring — or maybe like Raf Simons's intoxicating updates on classic Dior.The collection was a spectacular tour de force. One that revealed Simons to be a designer who is respectful of the house’s heritage but also more than capable of giving it a modern renaissance.

Outfits: Retro RA!NBOW with LookBookIllust !

Fortunate enough to get involved in LookBookIllust, an interesting blog ran by Kat, drawing illustrations for her favorite LookBookers! I was at first extremely stunned by the news of having inspired people like the famous LBers such as Cosette Munch, Camille Co, Oleg P,and Bernadette F do! Unfeignedly expressing my appreciation to Kat!

Street Style: girls in RED

Red can symbolize many things; from blood, to love, to infatuation.  Basically red symbolizes strong emotions, or things of strong emotions rather than intellectual ideas.  For example, red can symbolize excitement, energy, speed, strength, danger, passion, and aggression.

According to Henry Dreyfus, it is popularly felt that red, the color of blood and fire, represents life and vitality. Red also signifies the color of the sun: a symbol of energy, radiating its vitalizing life-force into human beings. 

1. Pace Wu in Valentino red dress

2. Ursina Gysi in Junior Gaultier red sweater

3.showgoers in red sweater

4. Sofia Sanchez in Valentino red dress

5.showgoers in red dress

Street Style: COMME on Des Garçons!

Those outta spacious pieces from the Fall/Winter 2012 collections are surly still fresh in our mind! Especially, the conceptually incredible collection of Comme Des Garçons.To think from a different angle, however,there was a time when I was wondering who was gonna wear those cutout paper-dolliness pieces on the streets?! You may say "It must be Lady GaGa of course!" The fact just goes like this, but not entirely right!As to my astonishment, the first celebrity to wear the pieces from the collections was Taylor Tomasi Hill at NY Fashion Week, choosing a blue graphic parse shorts matching with a easy chic shirt, which completely changed my perspectives on the collection—— dramatic pieces are not only dramatic but also can be so effortless as well! Then it came to more fashionistas like Anna Dello Russo, Hanne Gaby Odiele,and Michelle Elie wearing the outfits from the collection with their distinct style, COMME on Des Garçons!

Taylor Tomasi Hill

Hanne Gaby Odiele

Taylor Tomasi Hill

Michelle Elie

pics credit:

Tommy Ton @style.com

Phil Oh @Vogue.com

Street Style: better than Anne Catherine Frey?

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Street Style: Flowing Floral on the streets - Milan Spring 2013 Fashion Week

"UN VIAGGIO ROMANTICO A MILANO!"

A warm greeting from Milan, the most poetic along the Mediterranean Sea,the place where you can immerse yourself into the mellow beauty of Rococo style.Let the arbitrary floral blossom freely in mind.

pics credit: 

Tommy Ton @Style.com

Phil Oh @Vogue.com

Victoria Adamson @New York Magazine The Cut

 DOLCE & GABBANA dress and bag

                     

Elisa Nalin in DVF dress

Balenciaga skirt 

Prada clutch

Jessica Stein at DOLCE & GABBANA

Nicole Warne in DOLCE & GABBANA

Veronika Heilbrunner in Erdem dress

Julia Sarr Jamois in Celine shirt

Anna Dello Russo 

 

Alexandra Benenti in Jil Sander skirt

at DOLCE & GABBANA

Stella McCartney top

JIMMY CHOO clutch