Entries Tagged as ‘Dresses’

April 1, 2008

Heroin Chic for Topshop

Time for a serious note i think… OK so we know models are thin, news flash right? but I was really very shocked at the state of the Topshop model below. Just look at her cheek bones and sunken eyes. This isn’t sexy… -

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The whole ‘waif’ or ‘Heroin Chic’ look, as it has become known, became [...]

March 29, 2008

Kate Moss vs. Lilly Cole

Being one of Kate Moss’ biggest fans ever ever ever, I might be slightly biased, however the Yves Saint Laurent ad campaign is so amazingly understated and beautiful that every time I see a new picture my heart flutters a little. I know they are “so yesterday” but I meant to write about them quite a [...]

March 23, 2008

Chloe – Ad-Fab to Ad-Drab

I adore Chloe as a designer, i really do. And I used to love their adverts! They were really dark and sexy! A bunch of young moody people sitting around on old sofas in gorgeous thick silk dresses clutching stunning bags like their life depended on it. Sort of like a mix between ’Skins’ and afternoon tea. All you have [...]

March 23, 2008

Escada

Now, hands up if you have ever owned any thing by Escada. I can see a few of you are sheepishly raising your arms, and I myself am guilty. 2003 (OMG that was 5 years ago *sob*), duty free, trip to Lanzarotti with friend and her family, Escada “Ibiza Hippy” Perfume. I still have half a bottle of [...]

March 21, 2008

Balenciaga Spring Collection

Truth be told it was this abomination of a collection that made me want to start writing this blog. I first saw one of the dresses in February Vogue, and ever since it has kept making appearances all over the fashion world, rearing its ugly formed shoulders where its just not wanted! I am talking of course of the [...]