Coco De Mer - Raw, Gritty, Real Lingerie Campaign

COCO DE MER...

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It's not very often that one comes across

a LINGERIE photoshoot that doesnt consist of perfectly

proportioned blonde bombshells without an ounce of fat.

Fact of the matter is, we all like a little 

something to grab onto... And the most sexiest

girls are the ones with shape and substance ;)

Que one of the GREATEST fashion campaigns I've ever laid eyes on:

Coco De Mer - Autumn / Winter 2012

Firslty, the photography style is killer. And the models

are imperfect and beautiful and sexy 

and raw and rough and real.

Really a gorgeously conceptualized and executed

shoot.

I can totes imagine one of these, blown up HUGE and hanging in my apartment!

LOVE

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No more Lou Lou Loves You

Farewell Lou Lou...

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If you're an avid follower, 

you'd remember the little online label I posted about

nearer to the beginning of this year:

( find it HERE)

Lou Lou Loves You

Well, sad to say the store

(all apart from the flower headbands)

is closing end of this week... 

All lingerie and accessory items 

are on sale and will not be available after!

So go go go and buy up what you can!

LOVE

XO

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Swimwear LOVE - Mara Hoffman

MARA HOFFMAN...

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... Getting ready for summer and planning trends and outfits in my head
that I am going to be sporting and experimenting with is always fun.
I've been slightly pre-occupied with swimwear at the moment and have been
on the look out for big Summer 2012 Swim Trends.

I came across this brand the other day and thought I'd better share, since
that is what this blog is for ;)

Enter Mara Hoffman. 

This brand, named after the fashion brain behind it, is SO unique to any
other popular swim brands. Not really my personal style, but one in the fashion industry can really appreciate the design and incredible thought and detail behind 

Mara's designs. Simply gorgeous,

Her Summer 2012 collection really stood out for me, primarily because of the striking
gorgeous black female model amongst the very sexy and surreal jungle-like set,
and also because of the heavy tribal undertones to the entire range.
There seems to be a mashup of American and African tribal elements, as well as a bit of animal print,
leaves, feathers, geometric patterns and prints and there also seems to be a spot of Mexican influence too,
especially in terms of colours.

A really really gorgeous collection, and some great silhouettes too... My fav is the
Olive Macrame One Piece.... Just so intricate and delish!

Check out the pics below and be sure to follow
on to Mara Hoffman.com to check out all she has on offer.

ENJOY!

xo

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The Crochet Top - By Urban Outfitters

Crochet...

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... is here to stay, at least for another season that is.

We can thank, mainly, Coachella for re-igniting the hippie
festival princess in us all and leading the way for
the 2012 festival-chic trends.

One of the basics every festival-goer should posess on their person is a  

crochet tee or vest.
Urban outfitters has a few gorgeous options for you to choose from in pretty colours
and sexy styles.

I LOVE each and every one of these, but the main thing that surprised me was the
"Pins and Needles Cold Shoulder Crochet Top". 

The reason for this is that, on any other
garment i really REALLY don't like this open shoulder thing. I think it makes most
girls look pretty butch and manly. There is nothing sexy about these tees AT all...
until I saw this one.

It seems the "holy" effect of the crochet doesn't draw too much attention to the
"cold shoulder" detail, and I think, just for this style, it works really beautifully.

Check out the pics below or
go to the Urban Outfitters website to see what other
festival-inspired garb you can pic up ;)

Enjoy!

XO

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The Silver Factory - S/S 2012

The Silver Factory...

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... The Silver Factory is my new love. Created by.. wait for it..
16, YES! 16 year old Cameron Cavaliere.

Already his prints have been spotted on Celebs world wide,
infact, one of his designs was worn by Rihanna on
the "We Found Love" music video! awesome stuff...

So last month Cameron's long awaited S/S 2012 collection
was released, with a lovely photoshoot to fit.

Set on Brighton Pier 

(as was the candy carnival inspired Burberry's shoot if I recall..)
it's a simple shoot featuring two models running around and having 

a good-ol' time
eating candyfloss and riding the carousal with huge floral headbands and of course The Silver Factory's awesome tees!

Do be sure to visit The Silver Factory website...

ENJOY

xo


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Grunge Glam - A Fashion Editorial

Grunge Glam...

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... By Michael Stonis...is taken to the next level with a little label called
Gasoline Glamour
(but more on that in my next post).

For now I'd love to introduce to you the idea about what Grunge Glam is all about.
To put it quite simply, it's a cocktail of Rock, Hardcore Punk and Metal mixed with all things Bling, Glittery, Glamorous, Beautiful and chock full of Sex Appeal.

Over the last couple of years, fashion has seen quite a few changes to the essence of Grunge Fashion, and Grunge Glam is no new kid on the block... The editorial I'm posting about was done in 2011, and in all aspects is still very relevent to today's grunge fashion trends... 
Let's take a look:

Overall the images are stunning, and I love them!! It tells a story of two girls simply mucking about at home in their grungy glamorous splendour, perhaps getting ready for a night out? (as the sun seems to be setting as the images go on...) The first frame caught my attention with the Brandy Melville floral romper (If you read my blog often you'll know this is my favourite label) as well as, obviously, the over the top to die for shoes by Gasoline Glamour noticed instantly in the second frame. We also have a bit of Faux Fur, leopard print, denim and Printed Band Tees. The images all have " a free-flowing and natural with a vintage feel to it"

Stylist Jacqueline Lavaun has her say on the shoot:

"I was really excited about 
this story, marrying the 
grunge of Kurt Cobain rocker 
inspired clothing with the glam 
of Lady Gaga-esque accessories 
creates my dream closet."

This entire shoot is really picturesque and interesting in every way. This style rings so true to my own I couldn't help but share this gorgeous shoot....!!

Keep an eye on my blog for my next post - Gasoline Glamour.

Enjoy the Pics below
(sourced from bentrovatoblog.com)

xo

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Credits
Photography – Michael Stonis
Assistant to Photographer – Connor Stewart
Styling – Jacqueline Lavaun
Makeup – Jason Sanchez
Hair – Jose Monzonw
Models – Amanda & Asha at Photogenics
Location – Geisha Studio Los Angeles

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