Tuesday, 14 June 2011

fashion as art.

Image From: Vogue UK and Inge Jacobsen

It only seems fitting for these artworks, created by Inge Jacobsen, to make an appearance in the 'Fashion as Art' section of my blog. Hand stitched out of old British Vogue covers, the artist aims to challenge how we respond to mass produced imagery by shifting its context to create unique and exclusive art. 

The idea is simple and the result is intriguingly beautiful. 

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Wednesday, 8 June 2011

dressing for your body shape: petite

Image From: Getty Images

Some people have been blessed (or cursed, depending on how you look at it) with a petite frame and flat chest.

In terms of fashion, there are a lot of things petite assets allow women to pull off that their bigger breasted sisters can’t. They can dip their back hemlines low, discard the side panels of their dresses and plunge their necklines beyond appropriate. The result is feminine and sexy yet ultimately remains classy. Some flat-chested style icons that you can take fashion inspiration from include Rachel Bilson, Erin O’Connor, Frieda Pinto, Kate Hudson and Kate Bosworth.

1. Rachel Bilson. Give the illusion of curves with a tulip dress and refocus attention to other assets, such as your killer legs.
2. Erin O’Connor. Be proud of your chest and make a statement! Being able to plunge your neckline this low is the best thing about having a small chest. Keep the rest of your body covered to draw attention right to where you want it.
3. Freida Pinto. Create a bust with soft folds and accentuate your curves by adding a thin high-waist belt.
4. Kate Hudson. If you are still a little shy to try the plunging neckline, a plunging backline will also work to your advantage. There is nothing sexier than having everything else covered and your back exposed. You will need to ditch the bra to pull this off, but considering our size, this shouldn’t be a problem.
5. Kate Bosworth. Keeping your neckline high is also perfect for a smaller build. Besides adding a little mystery, it can elongate your frame and achieve an elegant look.

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Like what you read but don’t fit into the petite category? Leave a comment with a body type you would like to see featured and I will write a follow up post in the coming weeks.

Friday, 3 June 2011

fashion as art.

Image From: Fragonard and Rodney Smith

Once again it is obvious to see how artworks of the past can influence fashion photography of today. Here, Rodney Smith's photograph has a clear and striking resemblance to Jean-HonorĂ© Fragonard's famous painting 'The Swing'.

Which one do you prefer?

Check out my previous 'Fashion as Art' post comparing Tim Walker to Manet here.

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Thursday, 26 May 2011

style is fashion.

Image From Unknown and Sam Robinson

It is a rare and enviable thing to be able to define one’s personal style. For me, style isn’t a definite. It transforms throughout time by mood, seasons and places. I let myself be influenced by magazines, people, photography, art and design. I am not revolutionary, nor am I a trend. I am simply expressing my inner personality through outer physical means.

Some people believe clothes are just an ordinary part of the everyday. However, those who appreciate fashion understand that clothes are more than just a way to keep you covered. Fashion has the ability to tell the world a story and we, as individuals, are able to write each story being told.

Some days my story is an eclectic music video with energetic colours and a no-fuss attitude. Other days I am an unsaturated photograph of a girl wearing daisy chains, dancing without inhibition in an empty paddock in the middle of spring.

The next chapter begins with a summer road trip, lazily passing by endless green fields, listening to feel-good tunes and stopping at unknown towns found by chance. But by night the story is rewritten and I find myself living in between the slick pages of a magazine.

It is easy to say that fashion is individual, unpredictable and ever-changing. And at the end of the day, style is not simply a trend or a fad, but rather a self-confidence that everyone has the ability to wear.

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Friday, 20 May 2011

the bucket list: leather

Image From: We Heart It and Fashion Toast

My picks for the leather inspired bucket list are: shorts, jackets, shoes, skirts, bags, heels, boots and everything in between.

What is your favourite?

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