March 20, 2012 at 8:16 AM Fast cars and style driven looks proved a winning formula for a recent editorial shoot I directed for a luxury international magazine for Energy Tycoons. Guys, regardless of whether or not you can afford a Bentley GT Convertible you can look and feel like you own one with these polished looks from the leaders in luxury men's wear.
By Lora
March 20, 2012 at 8:11 AM Istanbul artist Gerorgina Billington (MAC Turkey Senior Artist & Body Painter), photographer Murat Suyur and I recently collaborated on a beauty shoot to create three stunning looks inspired by art, life and photography.
Girl with an embellished tattoo
Inspired by Georgina's recent trip to LA, Inked Magazine and my contribution - artist Damien Hirst's diamond encrused skull for a touch of luxe glamour. Hair was kept minimal and slicked back draw attention to the eyes. Model was styled in my favourite Swedisn label Whyred Boyfriend Blazer and Peeptoe ring (Australia) to keep everything else but the make-up minimal.
Damien Hirst's life-size platinum skull encrusted with 8,601 fine diamonds - titled "For The Love of God".
The aesthetic of organic beauty
Inspired by American photographer, Joyce Tenneson this look blended the raw texture of organic crushed paper with a minimalist focus on the skin.
Joyce Tenneson's work....
The Birds
For this look, we took inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960s film The Bird's and The Magical Book of Monsters which depicts the Phoenix Bird rising from flames. Hair and make-up was kept glamorous and and the look was completed with neon-pink blood spilling from the body.
By Lora
MAC cosmetics, beauty, damien hirst, istanbul, tattoo March 20, 2012 at 7:40 AM Being away from home for almost four months now, there are a few things that I miss most about Melbourne - the coffee, the laneways, the unpretentious Aussie sense of style. So, I am sharing some interior inspiration from a styling and branding project Sarah Muscat & I did for Estralia.
Owner and founder, James Bingham has a knack for discovering the coolest cafes, acquiring amazing art and finding the finest furniture before anyone else. He has transferred this talent to his very own premium online store that offers his hand selected choice of Aussie gourmet goodies, organic cosmetics, homewares, jewellery - and of course - all things cool.
We collaborated with photographer James Geer and selected understated flowers by Pollon (my fave florist). The crew was kept caffeinated wıth coffee from Captains of Industry . I hope you can see the love and passıon for Australian design in the images below. My next Aussie survival kit from Estralia is on order.....
My favourite piece we photographed is an original Featherstone chair Jamie picked up from a vintage store in country Victoria pictured below left. Thistle flowers by Pollon also pictured below right.
and sourdough toast from Little Mule topped with Peter Watson rasberry jam from Estralia.
March 14, 2012 at 9:27 AM It’s been almost 6 months since I was last in Paris! However whilst losing myself in the daily fashion hunt, I found my thoughts drifting back and I just had to share this vision of one of the most exquisite spaces I came across...Dries Van Noten at 7 Quai Malaquais.
Located at 7 Quai Malaquais Paris, the Dries Van Noten store formally a bookstore looks more like a Parisian apartment than a clothes store. Boasting with personality, the space is luxuriously decorated with mixed eclectic pieces from different periods. The boutique, in the heart of the rive gauche, is surrounded by antique dealers and art galleries and, if you don’t look too closely, could easily pass as an antiquaire.”I wanted to preserve the identity and the history of this18th Century building, of the quartier and the surrounding environment.’ Van Noten explains.
Put it on your “to do list” on your next trip to Paris.
xxS
March 11, 2012 at 4:14 PM I was delighted to receive the invitation for the Fashion meets Art event last week, which was held at the No Vacancy Art Gallery in Melbourne, and was hosted by the talented Yeojin Bae.
The evening celebrated the start of L’Oreal Fashion Week, and the mark of International Women’s Day which set the perfect tone for such a coveted affair.
Yeojin Bae mingled with her guests, and we were treated to a sneak peak at her new autumn winter range “LINEFORCE” which was inspired by the Art Nouveau philosophy, of line-force with a focus on the curvature of the female form.
The designer plays with simplicity, sophistication and quality fabrics, which she believes not only play a big role in the longevity of her pieces but also decides whether they end up in a well sought after Vintage store, or the $5 bin!
Yeojin Bae spent time discussing her successful career, the recent opening of her LA showroom, and of course the Sex and the City moment dressing Sarah Jessica Parker on her last visit to Melbourne.
As I embraced this moment, I decided that no longer will I subject myself to the commercial parody that surrounds the catwalk of LMFF! This is how I want to see Australian Fashion… mixed with art and champagne!
xxS
