tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25753110579631917662024-03-13T11:29:58.529-04:00 [Citizen of the Planet]random musings of fashion and global travels. searching for inspiration and light.Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-7926433503720638182015-01-05T10:12:00.000-04:002015-01-05T10:12:00.293-04:00*oh so coco... #modelmonday<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today's #modelmonday post features an editorial from absolute fave of mine, none other than Coco Rocha!<br />
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This Canadian beauty, known for her extreme posing skills, has such an expansive career, from being discovered at an Irish tap dancing competition, to being dubbed by <i>Vogue</i> as part of the new crop of supermodels, she certainly has come a long way.<br />
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So, as you struggle out of bed this Monday morning, and need the inspiration to get you through the week, look at these absolutely ferocious [in a tribal way] images from Ms. Coco.<br />
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Hello my pretties,<br />
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So, it's a new year...with new flare and lots to celebrate.<br />
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Big things are happening this year *fingers crossed*...<br />
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...starting with me resuming my blog.<br />
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After a few months of some tech difficulties, I decided to give it another go and keep this bad boy alive!<br />
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So, let's pour some bubbly [like these models], get dolled up..and start this year right!<br />
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Seems like one of my absolute favorite models is back to work.<br />
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After taking a hiatus [I'm actually not sure that she did; regardless] she is back on the scene!<br />
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And, with a name like Chanel Iman, you know she's destined to be a formidable fashion force.<br />
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Here's her amazingly chic cover story for June's edition of Harper's Bazaar Russia.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Isn't that last shot just gorgeous? I love it!<br />
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[Can't believe she's younger than me! *grumble*]<br />
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Hello kiddies...<br />
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...and welcome to the new site!<br />
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Who would have thought that a "simple" website migration would be so time consuming!<br />
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Alas, it is finished [for the most part; just a few minor adjustments to make] but, with a number of unfinished posts and NYFW coming up *bites nails*, no time like the present to get up and running!<br />
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Just to get back into the groove of things, here's a funky fresh throwback editorial entitled 'Haute Tension' featuring one of my all time fave models, Natalia Vodianova (who has recently been named the fifth highest-paid model of 2014).<br />
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Isn't she gorge?!<br />
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So much more to come, so buckle up!<br />
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Ok, so I have a confession to make...<br />
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I am really, really liking the Burberry brand.<br />
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I don't know what it is; maybe it's the fact that they're moving away from that nude-checkered pattern that the brand is known for and into a more...colorful territory, but something is speaking to me, and it is saying, "I'm fun, I'm playful, I'm luxury."<br />
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Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative and CEO at Burberry, seems to really know what he's doing, steering the 158 year old brand in a magnificent direction. Recently, we've seen a unique use of materials-from shiny metallics to see-through plastics- and while, the clothing still retains its luxe feel, designers have taken that and added a fun ease to it, experimenting with new, bright colors and textures.<br />
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The classic elements are still there- the British feel, the longer silhouette, even the "Burberry Trench,"- but this time reworked in a fresh, modern take.<br />
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Ruffles, ombre AND leather; what more could you want?<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-21655357682659103552014-06-26T17:14:00.000-04:002014-06-27T11:15:22.108-04:00*Buy or Bye?!: @rihanna<div style="text-align: center;">
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Darlings, Queen B reigned supreme in our <a href="http://yarnes08.blogspot.com/2013/08/buy-or-bye-beyonce-edition.html">last edition</a>, but now it's time to put your voting fingers to use again.<br />
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Queen of controversial outfits, and ex-queen of Instagram, Rihanna, covers the July/August issue of Harper's Bazaar Arabia.<br />
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While the title "The New Modesty: Cover up in Style" suggests a bad girl gone good, we all know Rih loves to bare it all.<br />
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Do you believe this Bajan beauty and recent CFDA Style Icon Award recipient has changed her ways? Or are you not buying it?<br />
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I think she slays...but it's not for me to decide.<br />
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Let your clicker do the talking.<br />
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So kiddies, it has indeed taken me quite a while to compile and document my favorite resort collections which I guess I will quickly run through, showing you my favorite looks.<br />
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First off, we have A. Wang. A relative newcomer to the fashion scene, Wang first gained notoriety for winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition in 2008. Since then, he has, in addition to maintaining his own line, been hired as the Creative Director for the fashion powerhouse Balenciaga and successfully demonstrated impeccable tailoring skills and innovation when it comes to design.<br />
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His offerings for the 2015 Resort collections are no exception, with Wang, showing progression in his work and featuring his own urban, street flair with a tongue-in-cheek nouveau approach to tie-dye.<br />
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Wang said he was preoccupied with the idea of care instructions and things being ruined by washing, colors running and such, and thus, a laundromat setting was the designer's ideal setting when preparing the lookbook.<br />
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And, while not all of his clothing may be to my liking, none can deny that he is has a unique perspective when it comes to clothing.<br />
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I'm diggin' it...hehe<br />
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..to get us in a summery mood!<br />
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With summer in the air [and thankfully so] nothing says easy, breezy like the new 2015 Resort Collections that have recently debuted.<br />
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Coming from the Caribbean [which is probably the pioneer of resort clothing], I find it quite interesting to see how foreign designers interpret resort clothing. And, while these collections need not necessarily showcase blowing-in-the-wind, tie-dyed fabrics, due to a global shift towards simplicity, comfort and chicness, it seems that these pieces are [in the same vein] stylish, wearable and easily integrated into any wardrobe. I mean, isn't that the point of resort, effortless comfort?<br />
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I'll stop now and let the clothes do the talking...<br />
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Click for hyperlinks to some of my favorite collections and head on over to <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/2015RST/">Style.com</a> to see ALL the gorgeousness.<br />
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*<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://yarnes08.blogspot.com/2014/06/from-top.html">ALEXANDER WANG</a></span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">BURBERRY PRORSUM</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">CAROLINA HERRERA</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">CHANEL</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">DIOR</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">FENDI</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">GUCCI</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">LOUIS VUITTON</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">MICHAEL KORS</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">OSCAR DE LA RENTA</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">PROENZA SCHOULER</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">RALPH LAUREN</span>*</div>
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*<span style="color: blue;">VERSACE</span>*</div>
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xx</div>
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-9749666882358289592014-06-05T09:48:00.000-04:002014-06-05T09:48:00.077-04:00*splish splash<div style="text-align: center;">
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Darlings, happy to report that I am in sunny Miami, treating myself to a very well-deserved graduation present!<br />
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This past year has been without-a-doubt very rigorous and it's nice to have time to kick-back, <strike>drink lots of wine</strike> and relax.<br />
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The weather in Miami is absolutely gorgeous now; not too hot, but sunny and warm enough to tan by the pool, <strike>cocktail in hand,</strike> something that I have been taking FULL advantage of!<br />
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Lots of fashion coming up lovelies...<br />
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...right after I return from the beach. *wink*<br />
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Enjoy this wonderfully appropriate editorial featured in this month's Vogue Australia's issue.<br />
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...wish I could look like that on the beach.<br />
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xx<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-22895208104160092652014-05-29T20:11:00.000-04:002014-05-29T20:11:07.720-04:00BRB: Back and Ready to Blog.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sigh....<br />
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So this has been such a hectic and crazily eventful year, but I am glad to say that it's over and, almost a year later (since my last post), I am now a college graduate *blush* with a number of new experiences that I am so eager to share with you all!<br />
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I always mention just how much I love blogging, as not just a means of keeping up with the fashion industry, but also simply as a creative outlet, and I am just itching to dust this keyboard off and stretch these editorial muscles.<br />
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Thus, après a little blogging cat nap, I am back, happily so, and ready to blog.<br />
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umm..how do I do this again?? Eek...</div>
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<br />Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-7515377322805199032013-08-06T15:26:00.002-04:002013-08-06T15:26:56.412-04:00*style_file: from runway to rollercoaster | super post for a super model.<div style="text-align: center;">
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As usual, things have been super hectic on my end.<br />
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With my internship wrapping up and my semester beginning very soon, I barely have time for myself...<br />
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However, as it's my birthday week, I should clear my schedule!<br />
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While I have celebrated the past few birthdays in various different countries [#humblebrag], which is a lot less fun than it sounds, this will be the first time I will be in the States for the big day, surrounded by my uni friends.<br />
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And, although the older you get, the less fussy you are about plans, I have decided that this year, as it should really be every year, to celebrate life and the friendships that I cherish...<br />
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...and, well, presents help too! Haha.<br />
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Anyway, before getting too soppy, I am not the only one 'celebrating' being a year older...any guesses who?<br />
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If you guessed Kween Karlie, award yourself 20 imaginary points, redeemable at a later date!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karlie celebrating her 21st birthday with an ultra-exclusive party thrown in her honor by Vogue and a less exclusive day at Disney World (lower right corner)</td></tr>
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I've been wanting to feature this leggie supermodel for quite a while now and what better time than our shared birthday week!<br />
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Some quick facts about the newly legal [in her home country of America, that is] supermodel:<br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Born in Chicago, Illinois</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Career beginnings in 2006 with Elite NY</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*In 2008, after switching to Next Model Management, walked an incredible 31 shows during NYFW including opening for Marc Jacobs and Carolina Herrera</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Walked 20 shows in Milan and 13 in Paris during the FW08 season</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Named 'Best Model of 2008' by People Magazine</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Muse for John Galliano and Dior in 2010</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Opened 10 shows and closed 8 during SS11 season</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Has appeared in ads for countless designers and editorials in magazines globally</span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Became a Victoria Secret angel in 2013! </span><br />
<span style="color: lime;">*Has her own line of 'kookies'</span><br />
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...just turned 21...let's let that sink in....<br />
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As expected with such a prominent model, narrowing her immense body of work to the few images in these collages proved difficult so, if you feel overwhelmed, imagine how hard it was for me!<br />
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*phew* That was a lot of talking! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!<br />
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Her pictures are AH-MAY-ZING! <br />
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Wait! Who's birthday is it again?! Cause you're the one getting presents! Haha<br />
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Seems that being a Leo these days equates to being an overachiever and having long legs...<br />
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xx<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-17240312770946035162013-08-02T13:40:00.000-04:002013-08-02T13:41:03.460-04:00*Buy or Bye; Beyoncé Edition<div style="text-align: center;">
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After two relatively successful 'Buy or Bye?!' posts, a small hiatus and some very random 'summer' weather, I thought my girl Beyonc<span class="st">é</span> and I should reward you with a treat!<br />
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Well, my treat to you is Beyonc<span class="st">é's Summer '11 cover of 'Dazed and Confused,'</span> almost-eating an ice-cream on a sunny day [much like today]...<br />
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...and your treat to me is responding to this poll!<br />
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Let your fingers do the talking kiddies!<br />
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Are we hot and sticky for what Queen Bey has to offer or should she pack up her melty mess and take that ice-cream truck elsewhere?!<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-55579474084368642852013-08-01T11:27:00.000-04:002013-08-01T11:27:20.605-04:00*compu-nerd<div style="text-align: center;">
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Surprise!<br />
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It's me again! Took another brief hiatus, but now I'm back to provide you with all your fashion needs!<br />
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It's been a hectic past two weeks and, between applications and paperwork and baby-showers (oh my!), my creative energies have unfortunately been elsewhere.<br />
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But, no fear! I'm all here now...both with you and my internship (which is winding down now).<br />
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...and by winding down, I mean lots of computer work..which everyone knows isn't my favorite...<br />
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Alas, it must be done!<br />
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So, while I 'enjoy' some technology...you enjoy some Karlie and Daft Punk...which is sort of related right?? Cause they have that 'Technologic' song....<br />
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...no?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karlie Kloss and Daft Punk for the August 2013 issue of American Vogue. Photographed by Craig McDean. Images sourced from Vogue. com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karlie Kloss and Daft Punk for the August 2013 issue of American Vogue. Photographed by Craig McDean. Images sourced from Vogue. com</td></tr>
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Behind-the-scenes footage?<br />
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Fierce model. Funky musicians. That should be enough to tide you over...<br />
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Till then...have a great day kiddies!<br />
xx<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-79854922591166673712013-07-18T15:55:00.001-04:002013-07-18T15:55:47.474-04:00*we are all screaming... [for ice cream]<div style="text-align: center;">
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soooo I think it is like officially the hottest day of the year...<br /><br />All over Manhattan, people are sweating as they bustle through the cityscape getting about their business.<br /><br />Thank God for shade, Starbucks and the odd breeze...<br />
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And who can forget...<br />
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ICE CREAM!!<br />
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[yup...that's models 'eating' ice cream #whowouldhavethunk] <br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;">“Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.”
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Don Kardong</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;">“Ice cream is happiness condensed.”
―
Jessie Lane Adams </span></div>
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><span class="bqQuoteLink">“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate.</span>”
―Thornton Wilder</span></div>
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Go treat yourselves! [I know I will!] Have an ice cream cone kiddies!<br /><br />Keep cool!<br />
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xx<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-71029311489160916542013-07-18T07:45:00.003-04:002013-07-18T11:24:14.278-04:00*the last of the couture.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi darlings,<br><br>Here's the last of my fave shows from Paris Fashion Week held two weeks ago....<br>
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...and naturally I saved the most blinged out and glamorous ones for last!<br>
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These absolutely breathtaking gowns are the creation of two amazingly talented coutouriers who ironically enough are neither Parisian, but Lebanese.<br>
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Any thoughts on who I could mean?<br>
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None other than Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad of course!...Kings of couture!<br>
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While I have had my eye on Elie Saab's designs for a while [his name becoming almost synonymous with red carpet], Zuhair Murad, who is somewhat of a recent discovery of mine, seems to be doing amazingly detailed work on par with that of Mr. Saab.<br>
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So, grab a bowl of popcorn, cosy up with your computer screen and open that savings account...cause I guarantee you'll want AT LEAST one of these jaw-droppers.<br>
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Enjoy the pretty kiddies! <br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Murad's "darkly sensual" embroidered creations.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saab's "royally opulent gowns"...fashioned after crown jewels; emeralds, sapphires and rubies</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...featuring simple, soft silhouettes to pull focus onto the embroidery and bead-work.</td></tr>
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Oh and before I forget...<br>
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...Elie Saab's showstopping finale piece...<br>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Cz4DSx7Sqg/UefTEhywknI/AAAAAAAABkA/6N_73rx6u0c/s1600/Elie+Saab.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Cz4DSx7Sqg/UefTEhywknI/AAAAAAAABkA/6N_73rx6u0c/s640/Elie+Saab.JPG" width="428"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">..couture bridal gown with bridesmaids in tow.</td></tr>
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See the rest of the collections <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2013CTR/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br>
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...now you have something to work towards!<br>
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Be inspired! Be productive!<br>
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xx<br>
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-12479880952603275822013-07-17T14:15:00.000-04:002013-07-17T14:15:27.250-04:00*centennial<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hundrenth post y'all!<br />
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Who would have thought that when I started this blog just about a year ago that we'd be here today?<br /><br />So, in celebration, have some cake! [but not too much..wouldn't want to ruin your figure :)]<br />
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...just the beginning kiddies...more to come!<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-9561643992696457192013-07-13T13:42:00.000-04:002013-07-13T13:42:53.491-04:00*Buy or Bye?! Round 2!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here' we go again kiddies!<br />
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You know what to do.<br />
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Funky? Or fresh? <br />
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<span style="color: orange;">*This edition's 'Buy or Bye?!' cover was specially requested by a close friend @morphinejosh *wink*.Haha.</span><br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-11061068031798485872013-07-12T03:36:00.000-04:002013-07-12T13:20:55.665-04:00*dress you up [in my love]<div style="text-align: center;">
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Morning lovelies!<br>
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After yesterday's mega-post about Paris,<br><br>a) I missed Paris<br>
b) I decided to give you more couture!<br>
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Today's pretty comes from none other than Roman couturier Giambattista Valli's Fall/Winter 2013 showing last week in Paris.<br>
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<span id="goog_625749187"></span><span id="goog_625749188"></span>Inspired by porcelain china, Valli is quoted as saying, "flowers and colors are what women want from me," and he certainly gave just that! It's a shame that the pictures do not aptly showcase the craftsmanship and delicate details that have gone into these dresses, each having layers upon layers of silk flowers and embroidery.<br>
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Nothing to describe this collection as except pretty...[or sweet...or beautiful], I wonder which celebrities will be lining up to snag a dress for an upcoming appearance.<br>
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Enjoy!<br>
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-83439096275680295342013-07-11T22:56:00.000-04:002013-07-12T02:52:24.528-04:00*throwback thursday_paris<div style="text-align: center;">
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Grr...<br />
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You would not believe how long it has taken me to sit and construct this post...but with it being Thursday and with Paris Fashion Week recently concluding, I thought no time like the present, right?<br />
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So, let's get to it, shall we?<br />
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For those unaware, during the Fall 2012 semester, I did a study abroad in Wroxton, England, that afforded me the wonderful opportunity to travel and experience new and unseen things [which can only be a plus, right?]. I knew that, having such wondrous adventures, I would be changed; documenting that became the inspiration for this blog!<br />
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While the school provided many excursions within England itself, we were also given the chance to spend one weekend in <a href="http://yarnes08.blogspot.com/2012/10/scotland-aye.html" target="_blank">Edinburgh</a> and one in Paris...<br />
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...clearly, I put off writing about Paris...till now.<br />
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Paris was unique.<br />
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What I found was that, amongst my travel companions, the group preferred Edinburgh. However, I do think that this was for two main reasons.<br />
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1: the existence of a language barrier [but I'm sure that would be a turn off for most of you]<br />
2: people had low expectations for Edinburgh [maybe not the first place that comes to mind, especially when you are at Europe's helm] and found themselves pleasantly surprised, but had high expectations for Paris and found themselves slightly disappointed.<br />
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I thought that it was different. While it wasn't what I expected, I [would like to hope that I] appreciated it for what it was. It was a gorgeous city, with beautiful architecture, lots of culture and there was creativity in the air. On the other hand, I guess to be expected of any metropolitan area, it wasn't the cleanest place I've been and the crowds were so massively unbearable.<br />
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But enough of my experiences, we all know what you are here for; the fashion.<br />
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To be expected, there was lots of shopping...whatever you desired, from high-end to couture to thrift-shop goodies.<br />
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And with clothing options in abundance, the street style was out of this world. You could tell that Parisians live up to their reputation of being fashion forward. Everyone was so well put together, down to the little shop assistants! Everyone was stylish but still managed to be unique. Isn't that what fashion aims to impart?<br />
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I was fortunate enough to find <a href="http://asp.zone-secure.net/v2/index.jsp?id=1203/1515/30221&lng=en" target="_blank">this little online guide book</a> created by the Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau which has a link to the different types of styles or personalities one may encounter in Paris and a large selection of boutiques where one might find clothing to suit.<br />
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The unique aesthetics, adapted from the guide, include;<br />
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*<span style="color: blue;">Les S</span><span class="st"><span style="color: blue;">élects</span> | <span style="color: #ffe599;">The Selective Ones</span></span><br />
<span class="st"> -You like French elegance and style, established brands and clothing that never goes out of style.</span><br />
<span class="st">*<span style="color: blue;">Les Trendys</span> | <span style="color: #ffe599;">The Trendy Ones</span></span><br />
<span class="st"> -You keep up with the latest trends by browsing through the newest glossy magazines; thus your wardrobe changes every season.</span><br />
<span class="st">*<span style="color: blue;">Les Cr</span></span><span class="st"><span class="st"><span style="color: blue;">éatifs</span> | <span style="color: #ffe599;">The Creative Ones</span></span></span><br />
<span class="st"><span class="st"> -You are a trendsetter, putting together your own style; you wear today what others will wear tomorrow.</span></span><br />
<span class="st"><span class="st">*<span style="color: blue;">Les Bobos Chics</span> </span>| <span style="color: #ffe599;">The Bourgeois-Bohemian Chic Ones</span></span><br />
<span class="st"> -You take care of your appearance but are not too concerned with your look. You mix timeless basics with designer pieces blending classic and modern.</span><br />
<span class="st">*<span style="color: blue;">Les Ethic Ethnic </span>| <span style="color: #ffe599;">The Ethical-Ethnic Ones</span></span><br />
<span class="st"> -You are a globetrotter with a conscience and your style reflects this. You wear ethnic mix-and-match prints and support organic and fair-trade associations.</span><br />
<span class="st">*<span style="color: blue;">Les Astucieux</span> | <span style="color: #ffe599;">The Clever Ones</span></span><br />
<span class="st"> -You are the smart shopper, always hunting for a bargain to find the next cute dress or designer accessory.</span> <br />
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Hmmm.. I wouldn't exactly say I'm solely one of these; most probably fitting into Creative and Bobo Chic [and I would think most college students are naturally the 'Clever Ones'].<br />
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Which one do you relate to? While I can't tell from the collages which personality matches each image...maybe you can...<br />
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Isn't the style gorg?! I would love to return just to be inspired by the various street style exhibited.<br />
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Phew! Ok...I think I did Paris justice... <br />
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Have you been? What did you think of the city? If you haven't, would you like to go? Why?<br />
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Have a ponder kiddies.<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-51774102687030809102013-07-10T17:51:00.000-04:002013-07-10T17:51:16.412-04:00*couture collections<div style="text-align: center;">
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With the closing of Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013 last week, I thought that I, as a blogger [as many do many others], have a duty to cover, give my opinion on, or at least acknowledge the occurence of one of the 'Big Four' Fashion Weeks...<br />
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Of these major Fashion Weeks, Paris Fashion Week, with all it's haute couture shows, is especially looked forward to, as it is a major stage for Parisian couturiers to showcase their talent. <br />
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Dozens upon dozens of edgy, avant-garde, and just plain gorgeously detailed and meticulously handcrafted clothes glide down runways, depicting designers' visions and painting fashionable fantasies for those in attendance.<br />
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And, with gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces, lavishly hand-tailored by the best ateliers [workshops] in the business, it is no wonder why a number of celebrities attend these shows to scope out their next 'Award Season' looks.<br />
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I'm not really going to review the collections as much, cause I think that they're all beautifully made clothes and, even if a collection does not align with my aesthetic, one cannot deny the true skill and craftsmanship in designing true haute couture.<br />
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Instead, I'll post a few of my favorite looks, from a few of my favorite shows! Deal?<br />
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Starting with....<br />
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Dior!<br />
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Gorgeous clothes; gorgeous color story....and there's those stripes again!<br />
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A more modern take on couture, designer Raf Simons, who's inspiration was 'freedom' noted that, "if we don't adapt to what women in society are now about, couture might disappear..."<br /><br />See the rest of the collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2013CTR-CDIOR">here</a>!<br />
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A salute to modern freeness!<br />
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Enjoy the pretty kiddies...more to come!<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-91008757349217801582013-07-09T04:59:00.000-04:002013-07-10T11:48:52.304-04:00*karolina; sea and sand.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Back for more pretty?<br><br>If you insist...<br>
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Here's Czech supermodel, and former VS Angel, Karolina Kurkova on the June 2013 cover of Vogue Ukraine.<br>
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And, cause I'm missing the beach....her fun-in-the-sun, mermaid inspired, summer editorial.<br>
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Gorgeous, no?<br><br>Hmm...makes me wish I was by the ocean <strike>running around in really expensive clothes</strike>...<br><br>Sigh. One can only dream.<span class="st"> </span><br>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><span class="st">“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't
move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by
the tides, and follow the sun</span><span class="st">.”
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Unknown</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><span class="bqQuoteLink">“The
sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too
impatient. One should lie empty, open, choice-less as a beach - waiting
for a gift from the sea</span>.”
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<span style="color: cyan;"><span class="bodybold"><span class="bqQuoteLink"><span class="bqQuoteLink">“</span>To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast oceans of truth lie undiscovered before me</span></span><span class="bodybold"><span class="bqQuoteLink">.”
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And a happy new week to all! [even though it's Tuesday]<br>
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Hope you are all back on that work flow after what hopefully turned out to be a relaxing and enjoyable 4th of July weekend.<br>
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[reminds me of a certain *<a href="http://yarnes08.blogspot.com/2013/04/americana.html">americana</a> post, no?]<br>
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Maybe you spent it barbequing with fam, lounging by a pool or [like me] sleeping the weekend away indoors in front of an ac unit.<br>
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But regardless of how you spent the holiday, it is a time to marvel at how far this great country has come in the past 237 years...and wonder how much further it can go in terms of development.<br>
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Hmm...so, in celebrating ye old stars and stripes...how about another Spring 2013 Trend?<br>
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Yea?<br>
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Hitting the runways last season's fashion weeks, we saw a reemergence of
Stripes on the runway. Not exactly having gone out of style, as various
fashion mags have reported them to be a trend in Spring 2009, 2010,
2011 and both Spring AND Fall 2012, it is clear that these bold lines
are here to stay.
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Furthermore, with designers constantly challenging themselves to
reinvent the wheel [or in this case the line] collections are featuring a
lot more color, as opposed to the traditional b&w stripes, a
combination of horizontal AND vertical all in the same look! and even
the increasingly popular chevron stripes.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Designs by Dolce and Gabbana, Christian Dior, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Paul Smith.<br> Images courtesy Style.com and Google.</td></tr>
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So go out! Raid every H&M, Zara and Topshop...I hope you each start rocking some bold, linear looks serving zebra crossing realness!<br>
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And, just cause I can...<br>
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"Stars" in Stripes! Ha!<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top L-R: Chanel Iman, Rihanna, Cassie, Hailee Steinfeld<br>Bottom L-R: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Blake Lively, Olga Kurylenko, Katy Perry</td></tr>
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Enjoy!<br>
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-69822258232915065502013-07-02T16:32:00.000-04:002013-07-12T03:46:52.919-04:00*Buy or Bye!<div style="text-align: center;">
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*meep*<br />
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So, here I am once again introducing a new element to this blog.<br />
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It's only going to be a trial..and depending on kiddy participation will hopefully become a fun and regular feature.<br />
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The game is called "Buy or Bye!"<br />
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Here's a magazine cover followed by a quick-click poll...<br />
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...see where this is going?<br />
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Let's get to it then, starting with this month's issue of US Vogue!<br />
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Remember kiddies, vote on the cover not the mag!<br />
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Would you stop and shop? Or keep on trucking? Let your clicker do the talking!<br />
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xx<br />
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-84754255417585905952013-07-02T01:04:00.000-04:002013-07-02T10:20:48.357-04:00Spring 2013 Trend Alert: Metallics<br>
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Eek!</div>
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So, it's definitely been a WHILE since I've updated you all with the current goings-on in the fashion industry [not like you need me to tell you what's going on anyway...] </div>
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Maybe you've all noticed lately an increase the need to wear your sunnies due to glare? No no, your eyes haven't become more sensitive to light...it's the resurgence of Metallics!</div>
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*insert collage here*</div>
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*haha I'm actually pretty proud of this one*<br>
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*ahem* So yes, while metallics have been around since the dawn of...metal, many designers have felt the creative pull towards these radiant and reflective materials, featuring them in their last-year's-to-be-worn-this-year's collections.<br>
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These include Diane von Furstenberg, Blumarine and [maybe my fave of all] Burberry. [maybe you remember some shiny, colorful Burberry pieces from a <a href="http://yarnes08.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/romeo-romeowherefore-art-thou-romeo.html">previous post</a>?]<br>
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In fact, part of the reason that I react particularly well to their collection, may be due to the fact that I love color; bright, bold color...and that these "metallics" are not simply the golds, silvers and bronzes we have become accustomed to... Yes, classic and as chic as ever...but these nouveau metallics force one to step out the box and opens up so many new and exciting styling possibilities.<br>
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So, while you let that sink in and decide to step away from the blacks, tans and neutrals in your closet...I'll be out searching for <strike>the brightest, boldest</strike> some easy-to-integrate pieces to mix into my existing wardrobe.<br>
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And, just for fun...celebs wearing shiny clothes!<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R Top: Camilla Belle, Emily Blunt, Nicole Richie, Kirsten Dunst<br>
L-R Bottom: Elizabeth Banks, Naomi Watts, Carey Mulligan, Gisele Bundchen</td></tr>
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*shine bright like a diamond*<br>
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Ciao!<br>
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Yannick Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524977813076921208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575311057963191766.post-37001431395703915042013-07-01T20:54:00.000-04:002013-07-01T20:55:05.071-04:00*switch it up<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hey all,<br />
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Really making the effort to post more and keep you all entertained.<br />
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What do you fancy?<br />
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You've had your daily fabulous....how about some fierce?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Neo Couture." by Karl Lagerfeld ft. Karlie Kloss, Saskia de Brauw, Lindsey Wixson, Aymeline Valade and Daria Strokous. Numero 131.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91rsBWbvS7g/UdFq1plwIqI/AAAAAAAABeA/qmw5Jzr7drs/s1600/Collages13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91rsBWbvS7g/UdFq1plwIqI/AAAAAAAABeA/qmw5Jzr7drs/s640/Collages13.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Neo Couture." by Karl Lagerfeld ft. Karlie Kloss, Saskia de Brauw, Lindsey Wixson, Aymeline Valade and Daria Strokous. Numero 131.</td></tr>
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