KATE MOSS FOR TOPSHOP

(photos: courtesy of Topshop)

POLOROYT

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We know the fashion world is highly competitive, and two things matter; skill and connections. In order to get connections you have to prove your skill. Poloroyt will work with you on realizing your project and create a professional portfolio.

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"STANGE" IS STRANGE

Iekeliene Stange is a Dutch model (represent! LOL) with the coolest fashion sense. She always used to grab my attention with her bold colors and the way she mixes different styles.

Just thought I'd post some pictures of her. She kinda has this awkward thing about her, but I digg that so much! She's one of my new style icons.

BONA DRAG

I discovered this website where they sell some pretty cool stuff. They specialize in innovative clothing, accessories and gifts made by independent designers. ANNDDDD... they ship worldwide. Check out their website and their blog.

http://www.bonadrag.com/

http://bonadragboutique.blogspot.com/

(photos: bonadrag.com)

AN ENCORE

Spring 2008 collection. I just really love the photographs, they're by Cass Bird.

(photos: courtesy of Sophomore)

SOPHOMORE SPRING 2009

SUMMER PLEASE COME QUICKLY!!!!

(photos: courtesy of Sophomore)

TOPSHOP FALL '09

Topshop is the best thing that happened to this world after Jesus Christ!
My question is when are they going to open up departments in Europe. **cough, cough** AMSTERDAM!

By the way, are you guys also noticing the arm-warmers all over the catwalk this season.
TREND!

(photos: style.com)

LONDON FASHION WEEK F/W '09

What I like so much about London is that they're always on point! London Fashion Weeks are my favourite. And I really have to applaud Michael Kors for his, as he calls it, "understated but glamorous" look. I love how he incorporated a little bit of the 80's by adding shocks of neon to his look.

The students at Central St. Martins also did a wonderful job. One student in particular stood out for me, Laura Mackness. I will post more pictures of her work later. I thought she was brilliant.

(photos: style.com)

STYLE ICON: ZOË KRAVITZ

Daughter of rockstar Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. She is too cool for school. She's my new style icon. I mean growing up with Lenny as your dad and Lisa as ur mom, all that creative energy must be contagious. And it shows! I love this girl.

(photos: http://stylemaurauders.blogspot.com)

WE CAN'T AFFORD IT, BUT WE CAN DAMN SURE LOOK AT IT!

The Spring 2009 Couture Week in Paris was quite fascinating. While others kept it minimal, simple and clean (cough cough.. Chanel, Elie Saab, Givenchy). Christian Lacroix and Christian Dior were not afraid to be loud. Really, who can ever stop Galliano from creating?

(photos: style.com)

WHO NEEDS A DOCTOR?

You need one! These bad boys are so in this summer. The first time I saw Doc Martens was on a lesbian punk rocker chick in my first year in high school. I didn't understand punk rockers then, I thought they were weird but at the same time I thought they were so cool and I secretly wanted to be their friend.
But Doc Martens aren't just for headbangers For example, you can wear them with tights, legwarmers, a cool dress and scarf. But for summer I would definitely rock them "à la Erin Wasson"! Cut-off jeans and a tanktop.

WHAT TO WEAR THIS PRE-FALL?

(photos: style.com)

ABBEY LEE, WHO IS SHE?

This 21-year old Aussie beauty is popping up out of nowhere. She already has Gucci, D&G and CK Jeans ad campaigns to her résumé. She has appeared in Chinese, Australian and Italian Vogue, V magazine and Nylon.
You might have seen a girl faint (caused by a supertight corset) at the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer '09 show during Paris Fashion Week. That was our poor Abbey.
What can you do besides brushing the dust off your shoulders? The Abbey Show must go on, and all of us in Fashion Land will be watching. Keep your eye on this one!

(photos: models.com, cyanatrendland.com)

RICHARD AVEDON AT FOAM

RICHARD AVEDON - Within the history of photography his ouvre (1923-2004) helped the development of fashion and potrait photography as we know it today. He made such an impact that even till this day fashion professionals and photographers are still influenced by him.
The exhibition is from 13 Februari 'till 13 May and will show over 200 of his best work in chronological order. From his first photograph in Italy 1946 to his last potraits, made shortly before his death, in 2004.

This exhibition (Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946 - 2004) will be shown in only 6 places over the world.
In Amsterdam it will be held at the Foam Gallery, go to www.foam.nl for further information.
There are several museums who have his potraits in their collections. Go to www.richardavedon.com for information.