Wednesday 27 August 2014

Would I, could I or should I...?

























This is one of those situations that I never really have considered coming true. Last weekend I was doing some shopping in the local area, and so it happens that I have decided to have a little browse in the local Topshop. Even though I do not regard myself to be a regular customer, I like to pop in from time to time, mainly to catch up with current 'it' styles and trends. I was carefully examining the goods displayed in the accessories area, when lo and behold I have come across a collection of scrunchies! By saying that I do not mean two or three singled out scrunchies hanging at the bottom of the rack, I mean: the whole variety of all sizes, textures and colors, which were placed in the full customer's view. Baffled for a moment I have carefully examined few of them: I guess, to allow my sense of touch to catch up with the idea that what I see is actually true. The infamous 'scrunchie conversation' between Carrie Bradshaw and Berger (Sex and a City fans, know what I am referring to) came to my mind, and in a moment of clarity I have placed piece of fabric back to its original place. 
I thought to myself: I understand that 90's trends are back and all,  I can tolerate most of them, event the tattoo choker, but this? This is just way too much.
It has taken me good few days to digest the idea that the impossible just have happened and scrunchie has found its way out of the fashion grave.
Trends are a tricky thing as we all know it, and have a mysterious ability of converting our tastes and likes. Today, writing this post I am not so sure any more about my 'total' rejection of this ultimate 90's accessory. At the end of the  day, Carrie was only a fictional character, not some ultimate fashion guru, right? And on the plus side, those scrunchies do not seem that bad when incorporated into a messy bun. They do look kind of cute in fact, especially those with sequins all over them, like sparkles or tiny stars or... Damn you fashion!    

Velwyn Yossy



I have woken up unusually early this morning, and being unable to go back to sleep, I have decided to check out couple of my favorite art web pages, in the search of something that would be able to capture the mood of current days. As we all know, summer is officially over (at least here) and it seems like there is no chance of it coming back any time soon. So yes, it is miserable and it is raining: third day in the row in a matter of fact, and I find myself fantasizing about our electric heater when I come back home from work. It is this time of the year when we all start digging through the forgotten parts of our closets in a search of something snug and waterproof, and in our time off we look for a comfort in a worm cup of tea, some scented candles and a blanket. This is a kind of a feel that I get looking at Velwyn Yossy's work, which is kind of funny taking into account the very graphic nature of her illustrations. Maybe it is the softens of the curves or the stroke of the paint bush, but there is definitely something cozy and serene about her style.      

Sunday 24 August 2014

D. LaChapelle






       

I have come across this work of David LaChaplelle only yesterday, and I was immediately swept away. This photo shoot was made in 1995 and features, barely twenty year old, back then Leonardo DiCaprio. The intensity of color, and odd setting create the surreal and unsteady feeling: like the scene pulled out from some wired movie, which plot is just about to unfold. In a way this scenery reminds me a bit of 'Romeo and Juliet' (1996), and captures the young, sensual and very over the top vibe of the 90s.

90's Fairy tale

Does anybody still remember the 90's indie glam? Musicians like Bjork, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, infamous Courtney Love (not too sure what is Kurt Cobain doing on this mood board; I guess I just liked the image), seemed to especially embrace this style, making it their signature look at that time. 























The modern take on recreating this 90's vibe, would have to include: a serious splash of color (pastel or psychedelic), something metallic, a bit of fury or fluffy texture, serious amounts of beads as well as rhinestones. Over the top print, funky make up and flowers are also welcome.

The above combination includes: jacket, bag and sun glasses (River Island), dress (Zara), jewellery and shoes (Asos).