Hail Miss Queen of Cool

It girl of the year, modelling from Yves Saint Laurent to Fendi to DKNY and most recently Mulberry, Cara Develinge sure has made a splash in the eyes of our fashion world. Those well defined eyebrows, eyes like a hawk and with that look of "I don't care" plastered across her face, she is one to make a roar to fashions high elite society. Bringing her straight to the top, giving her the title 'QUEEN OF COOL'. Said to be a little ball of energy and bursting sunshine, once using animalistic trait's onset to let loose. With facial expressions that put regular girls like my self to tears (just kidding haha) Cara's not one to mess with. Her attitudes to life, brings her to making her own rules like rocking up to a photo shoot in pj's and not giving a damn what anyone thinks. Very fond of her british heritage, she shows off her roots through her tattoo "made in england" on her foot. Here to take the world by surprise which she surely already has, she's here to stay and make a stand. Move over Kate Moss, The new girls in town and she's here to stay!!!!!

Even some one as beautiful and flawless as Cara Develinge can still look gorgeous acting silly, it just       shows even models are only human!

Always remember " Beauty is not caused, it is" quoted by Emily Dickinson

Xoxo Diana

My week with fashion pt 2- Twiggy 66

As fashion week was ending, I had one last event I was longing to attended which was the viewing on the big screen TWIGGY 66!

Putting together my last and final outfit for fashion week, I was really excited. As the event was during the day, I was feeling the vintage school girl type vibe. I came up with this. One of my favourite dresses, a pleated vintage dress paired with brown socks to match the dress. Accessorised with Zu brogues and a vintage tan belt to break up the pattern then finished with a cute backpack to match the belt. It was the perfect image of 21 year old school girl, which I QUITE ENJOYED PLAYING.

The 60's, it was an era when fashion for the youngsters was of most importance. It was a time when young people decided to rebel, THEY DIDNT WANT TO DRESS LIKE THEIR MOTHERS OR FATHERS. Those who started to dress differently and rebel were called MOD's. It was defined as being trendy, hip and unique. Youngster wanted to look different and listen to the rhythm in Blues. A time for change in music and the way you look through fashion thats what being a mod was all about.Twiggy was one of these MOD'S.

She was named THE FACE OF "66".Well known for being the first international supermodel and fashion icon of the 60's. Girls to this very day are still inspired by her beauty and androgynous stylings. Famous for her boyish look and androgynous sex appeal she was not like the typical model. Twiggy was unique unlike the models of the time. She was too small and too short. That's what made her more desirable. Before and during early 60's models were know for showing no emotion or laughter and were said to look like a horse. Twiggy showed a charm that characterised all of these emotions (except looking like a horse). She always did the opposite to what the world wanted. I think thats what made her so iconic to this very day.

 Not only did Twiggy model all around the world, she became famous for launching her own TWIGGY LINE in 1967. Quite depressing when you think about it, what I'd do to have a label at the age of 16-17. Her label was designed for her own age group. Being a teen this worked very well for her as she knew what girls her age wanted.

She retired her modelling career as she said " You can't be a coat hanger your whole life".When the 60's ended she moved into the film industry where she starred in her first debut "The Devils" and then "The Boyfriend".

Twiggy 66 was quite inspiring movie about a girl who rose to fame from the attitudes of being different and not giving a damn of what the world wanted you to do or act. The 60's was an era of swinging London. It appeared to be a great time which I wish I lived in. Oh the clothing stores "Grandma takes a trip", oh how I'd love to take a trip back in time to GRANDMAS and gaze into the colourful world of art, music and fashion.

I just loved how you could take a walk in the park and bump into Mick Jagger or The Beatles, they were simpler times.

But for now I think I'll just wait until a time machine is invented. In the mean time, I will continue to dress retro and listen to The Beatles or The Stones reliving those true 60's vibes.

I leave you with the words of the legendary JOHN LENNON

“If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the 60s, that's a problem. Peace and love are eternal.” 

Xoxo Diana

My week with fashion pt 1- Runway

There comes a time, one week in a year, where a so called pack of BEAUTIFUL women walk a stage with poise and sophistication. This stage is called a RUNWAY. This event is Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. A week filled with art, beauty, passion, sophistication and fun. A week of inspiration modelled on the female and male body. This true work of art is fashion. Fashion is many kinds of things. It can be the draping, twisting, moulding of fabric on the human body.

I was quite excited for fashion week. But knowing me, at the last minute I decided to buy tickets to a runway show to see with one of my bestie's, Gemma. Getting front row balcony seats proved to be quite excellent. The view was great at Melbourne town hall. The RUNWAY was no.2. It consisted of the following designers Alice McCall,Christina Exie, LIFE with Bird, Livia Arena, Manning Cartell, Neo Dia, Tettmann. Doust and YB J'Aime. I was most excited for Alice McCall, as I love her colourful work of embroidery in design.

Prior to the fashion event, I pondered the thought "What does one wear to a fashion show??" One must be stylish, different with a touch of sophistication and poise finished off with a large dollop  of vibrant colours and craziness. I had the perfect outfit in mind. The dress was a mixture between 20's dropped waist line with pleats and a modern 50's house wife in a floral wonderland. With a matching floral belt to cinch in the waist, it was a look to put a smile on your face. One of my great vintage finds it was. Paired with polka dot socks in a similar colour pallet, it gave a rather feminine but playful, stylish look. The shoes were one of my fav's I came across on Ebay. I just loved how this made the white flowers in the dress pop. With a white vintage clutch to accessorise the look, it was set to hit the runway.

As my best gal pal and I headed to Melbourne with an unexpected dinner to start the night "I giggle as I write this." We were ready for the show. Entering town hall, we were asked to pose for a competition. The aim was to look as revolting as possible. This was what we came up with..............................................

Disgusting right? Lets hope we won the car :P

RUNWAY 2

The lights went out. Four people dressed in white lycra body suits ascended on stage. They began performing an interpretative like dance, it was quite interesting.

The runway began with Manning Cartell

The mini skirts are back and I love it.

Livia Arena

I just loved this out fit above. The light blue colour was fresh for summer. It was nice and flowy. A look you could dress up or down.

LIFE with BIRD (photo from msfw)

I'm a sucker for jumpsuits. The second I SAW THIS I WAS IN LOVE. I love how it accentuates the curves of the female body. The belt gives it the perfect touch by showing off the waist and contrasts well with the heels.

Tettmann Doust

This outfit went together very well. I really liked the drape of the top and pant. It appeals perfect for the summer time look and is great dressed up with heels.

Alice McCall

Alice McCall is one to never disappoint. Her fun use of bright, pastel colours and light weight fabrics are perfect for the summer time. I just loved the floral embroidery and contrast of colours.

Neo Dia

I throughly enjoy the key whole neck line. It gives a sexy look. I loved the contrast of black with silver  and how it makes the electric blue pop a very classy and edge design.

Yb J'Aime

Mesh appears to be a big thing coming into trends these past couple months. Seeing it on runway gave it more of a beach resort vibe. I love the high slit which it more sexy appeal.

Christina Exie

The final piece for the show was Christina Exie amazing metallic mayhem. I just loved the peplum train and the shine upon the fabric it gives quite the entrance. Any woman would love this spring summer.

The runways were amazing. The drape of the fabric across the body, the flow of it as they walked the runway, awwww fashion, it's what I live for!!! It left me with the notions that this spring summer holds for us, is a colour palette of white, black, green and blue. Geometric shapes are coming back in as well, as well as the clean cut look of sheer sophistication.

The evening was great and now fashion week was almost over, with one more event left to go on my schedule. I will tell you all about it in next weeks post. For now I leave you with the wise words of

Ms Coco Chanel

I'm not in fashion, I am fashion

Xoxo Diana.D