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Why you should learn architecture to be stylish
Historically fashion was closely connected with architecture. Fashion style depends on the architecture and its era. Choosing an architecture of your costume you choose the way you look like. For example, you choose the Empire style, and thus you emphasize your femininity. Let’s dive into the details, which will help us to use our clothes more effectively in the future. Let’s consider the main architectural styles and tips how to use them in your wardrobe. Classical style (850 BC to 476 AD). There were a precise rules to construct the buildings from the rise of ancient Greece until the fall of the Roman empire. Use the idea of the entablature…
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Once in Valencia
Hi there! Today I would like to take you for a walk with me in Valencia, Spain. You will see amazing arhetecture of the main plaza in the city, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, and palace of corrida. I picked up this look, taking into account 38 degree heat. My shoulders were rescued by a kimono with sea waves, which you have seen in another photoshoot. By the way, it is The Great Wave off Kanagawa, also known as The Great Wave, which is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hokusai. I am an art lover, thus I am in love with the clothes based on the pictures. Kimono: PurpleFishBowl Dress: Topshop…
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How to wallop Miu Miu and Prada
Hello, gorgeous! I decided to launch a new heading called ‘how to wallop big fashion brands’. Today i’ll show you how to give a new life to your old sunglasses. I think your result will be better then Miu Miu and Prada. You need: glue pistol old sunglasses crystals (or rivet if you like last model of Prada) I took my old Zara sunglasses. I really like this shape, and it is very popular now, thanks to Miu Miu. You can also take a cat-eye or round sunglasses. Round one will look like Prada, and cat-eye — like Fendi. I choose black crystals to make classic one, which i can wear with everything. You can…
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Real capsule or placebo?
There was a day X in the shops of H&M a few days ago — new collection came out. H&M has collaborated with supermodel Amber Valletta and Ever Manifesto. Specially created campaign ‘Conscious Exclusive’ promotes environmentally friendly fashion. All clothes are made from recycled materials. Clothes are made from sustainable materials and were performed in bohemian style. It turned out to be really beautiful and chic. The collection is not flashy, it is airy, light and womanly. The source of inspiration was Spain mainly. You can become a toreador, either flamenco dancer or just a Spanish princess. It’s not a first H&M’s environment protection oriented collection, they try to bring more fashion products that…
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50 shades of pearls
«A women needs ropes and ropes of pearls» said beautiful Coco Chanel and she was right. Chanel has carried out a revolution in the minds of women all over the world. Now, naked woman is not considered as a nude woman, but woman without a pearl necklace is. Have you ever thought about the origin of this jewelry? These pellets have a long and interesting history that began much earlier than Coco erected pearls on the throne of elegance and beauty. The name “pearl” supposedly comes from the East, where it was found, but there are a lot of legends about the birth. According to old Chinese legend, when dragons were…
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Reconstruction of the Finnish costume: Beauty transformation (part 2)
The Finnish history of the 20th century is not so simple. Transformation of the standards at that time has played a huge role in the culture and style of the Finnish people. In towns, make-up was no longer considered as frivolous as it had been before. Painting your lips and powdering your nose — even in public places — was positively fashionable. Women found their role models in the great stars of the silver screen. The sales and promotion of cosmetic grew. Shops offered both Max Factor and Elizabeth Arden cosmetics and Eau de Cologne 4711. Coco Chanel`s perfume Chanel No. 5 had been on the market since the begining…