Where the lazy ocean hugs the shore

I'm heading off to the beach soon, so this will be my last post for a little while! These are good opportunities to gain fresh perspectives and refuel creativity.

 I always feel recharged with different ideas when I'm away...must be the salt air!

And with that I'll leave you with some photos of the road we take out to our destination.

                                    xx

Chanel Pre-fall 2012

I have a love/hate relationship with Chanel at times. Like many other fashion houses they can be a bit hit and miss, I've always been more of a Dior girl myself! But when I came across a video of their 2012 pre-fall collection I was in love.
My love and fascination with India was passed down from my dads interest in the country and its wildlife, so this collection struck a chord in me.

From Fashionologie;

"Chanel's Pre-Fall 2012 Metiers d'Art runway show guests were seated at an elaborate banquet set up in the Grand Palais in Paris, where they were served champagne, guava juice, tea, and miniature cakes and sandwiches. An antique silver train with the double-C Chanel logo ran around the central banquet table."

Chanel's shows can be quite minimalist and clean cut, but this one was the height of opulence, yet didn't distract from the garments themselves.


The collection was inspired by India's colors, fabrics and jewels-and the music was perfect.

                                      

The Sartorialist

One of my favourite bloggers/photographers is Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist- a wonderful photographer who frequents locations such as Milan, Paris and New York to document the fashion of those on the streets.

Before coming across his work, I had never seen anyone naturally document fashion before.

It's so refreshing to see garments captured in the raw without outfits being orchestrated by a team of stylists.

 His blog is a perfect website to visit when you're in need of some inspiration.

Scott photographs both men and women, celebrities and everyday people-as long as they catch his eye in some way.

And the man himself...not bad eh?

 All photos courtesy of The Sartorialist

Julz jewelry making

Costumes: A place in the sun

One rainy night a few days ago I finally slipped in my 'A place in the sun' dvd and promptly fell in love with the costumes.

The costume designer was none other than Edith Head who dressed the beautiful Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters and Montgomery Clift.

The most memorable costume however is Elizabeth's tulle gown which set the tone for many ball dresses in the 1950's, with its tight bodice and full skirt.

Edith's costuming for this film won an Academy Award, she received eight Oscars in her lifetime for her work in film.

In the Navy

I thought I would share my outfit from a few days ago.

I love navy, it's such a classic colour-and I found this amazing bag to go with my dress.

I love the quality of vintage items, they were really built to last.

 

 

Vintage shoes, bag & dress all thrifted.

Turn of the century

I've been watching too much Downton Abbey lately, and can't get enough of the costumes.

Enjoy!