to the hallows

eve

playboy bunny

fighter pilot

spanish bride - the edie sedgwick way

french maid

elvis

|| Just in time to wish you all a happy Halloween. I am back from a small sabbatical that I forgot to mention. It was more a ‘collecting fashion pictures’ sabbatical than anything else, as I have sort of still updated my other blog. Read it here.
In South Africa Halloween has only started being celebrated these past couple years. So there is still a little catching up to do. So for those of you wanting a little dress-up-fashion inspiration here it is.||

1. numero 128. 2. helmut newton. 3. paris vogue aug 2010. 4. warhol and edie. 5. grazia uk oct 2011. 6. paris vogue june 2010.

Hard Edge

1. Harpers Bazaar Spain June 2011
2. Journal Spring/Summer 2011
3. unknown*
4. ID magazine Spring 2011
5. Vogue Turkey June 2011
6. ID magazine Spring 2011
7. Harpers Bazaar Spain June 2011

The Essentials

Sofia Coppola, film director

1. Acne jeans
Hex black.
2. My SC bag by Louis Vuitton
Navy, small size, I love it for everyday.
3. Prada
silk pajamas
4. Charvet shirts
I love ordering shirts there with Anne-Marie Colban.
She has great taste and is a perfectionist. I like to have a bunch when
I’m shooting so I don’t have to think about what I’m wearing.
5. Louis Vuitton cashmere legging pants
Super indulgent, great for the airplane or whenever you don’t want to get dressed.
6. Brora
Cashmere socks
7. Alaïa
Ballet flats
8. Céline
Classic navy coat
9. Marc Jacobs men’s cashmere sweaters
Crew-neck in navy or light gray.
10. Alexander Wang t -shirt dresses
I like basic ones: white, black or I have a gray with navy stripes.
11. Smythson fuschia Soho diary
I’ve been using these for years; always happy when I get
a new one to start the year. I like that you can see the week
and have a page for notes next to it.
12. Contax T3 camera
I always try other cameras and come back to this one.
I know I should use a digital one, but these pictures always turn out the best.
13. Araks underwear
We used these for the title shot in Lost in Translation,
and I’ve been ordering them ever since.

|| Thanks Self Service ||

The Essentials

Alexander Wang, designer.

1. Ling Clearlight moisturizer
I use it day and night and it’s a miracle worker.
2. Aveda lavender conditioner
I use it every other day instead of shampoo as it has cleansing
components without stripping the hair. It also keeps my hair from
frizzing up and looking too “bouncy”.
3. Black Nike Dry-Fit ankle socks
They cut perfectly right below the ankle and is made of
a plush terry so they don’t wear down very easily and adds
extra cushion inside your shoes.
4. iPod
I don’t think I need to explain why this is a necessity for everyone!
5. Flowers from Miho
Anything I get from them always lasts so long. I love their arrangements
because they’re simple and not over the top, but they also have the rarest flowers
out of anyone in NYC.
6. Nha Trang
The best Vietnamese food in NYC and it’s only a block away
from work, so I go there at least 2-3 times a week. I’m definitely one
to prefer cheap eats over fancy meals.
7. Vita coconut juice
It is so refreshing when I want something more than just water.
8. Bliss minty soap bar
It has exfoliant in it, so it leaves your skin tingling after every use.
Really good in the summer.
9. Shazam
The best application ever. I am constantly using it whenever I hear
a song I don’t know. Two songs from it have already ended up in my shows.
10. Blackberry
I cannot live without it! It’s where I write all my inspiration
down when I don’t have a pen and paper.

|| Thank you Self Service ||

70s Filter

|| Marie Claire Italia || March 2011 ||

The Essentials

Emmanuelle Alt, editor-in-chief, Vogue Paris

1. Boots
Vivienne Westwood black suede pirate buckle boots.
Martin Margiela beige suede Camarguaise boots for everyday wear.
2. Bags
Jimmy Choo black fringed bag.
Louis Vuitton Speedy bag by Sofia Coppola.
3. Coats
Rick Owens big fur coat.
Balmain jackets from any season.
4. T-shirts
Balmain from any season.
Uniqlo classic men’s t-shirt in the smallest size because it has a better fit.
Vintage because the cotton feels much softer.
5. Jeans
Topshop Baxter jeans.
J Brand flares or slim fit.
6. Sweaters
Prada classic cashmere sweater for its perfect fit.
Ralph Lauren classic cable-knit round neck sweater.
7. Underwear
Petit Bateau classic white cotton panties, I’ve worn them for years.
Stella McCartney days-of-the-week panties.
8. Cartier tank watch
Gold with black crocodile-leather strap.
9. Ray-Ban
Tortoiseshell aviator sunglasses.
10. Jewelry
I love Buccellati lace and diamonds.
11. iPad
My travel essential for playing games on the plane.
12. iPod
I love listening to music.
13. Books
I love to buy books at the airport, in any style depending on my mood.
14. Perfume
Prada Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger
15. High heels
Alaïa to wear to the shows.

|| Thank you Self Service ||

Weekend Wanderings

1. Paris Vogue June/july 2007
2. Russh 2010
3. Abbey Lee by Greg Kadel
4. unknown*
5. unknown *
6. Shufti Magazine

|| things to do this weekend ||

This is The Look

|| Hermes || FW Paris 2011 ||

Lay me bare

Hat Drama

1. Vogue Australia March 2011
2. Zoe Lund
3. Vogue Spain Feb 2011
4. Maire Claire US March 2011
5. Vogue Italia Feb 2011