Happy Halloween

Planet Blue's Halloween-inspired look book, showcasing a rather chic take on the iconic image of "Dia de los Muertos."The trend has been catching on, especially in Montreal where numerous girls coloured the streets with similarly painted faces on Halloween.

Translated in English, "Day of the Dead" is an important tradition embedded in Mexican culture, where family members gather in celebration of lost loved ones. The concept of death and mourning resonates perfectly with the darker side of Halloween. This shoot is a refreshing break from the so called "slutty"costumes that filter Halloween weekend. With a little imagination, accompanied obviously by the wonders of makeup, even death can look hot.

Florian ‘Eccentric Ectasy’ SS2012

Just what I've been waiting for. Accessories for the brave and bold. It's always admirable when brands forgo the numerous opportunities created by in terms of mass market appeal the interest of art, and in this case, eccentricity. Florian creates a collection with the potential to send a loud message to consumers: we're different, and we like it. The colours, the piercings, the tattoos, it all makes me revel in admiration. There's something so alluring about counterculture, and again, the rawness and edginess in this collection is what first caught my eye. The pieces are bold enough to be paired with a simple outfit, yet can potentially become THE outfit, as evidenced by these photos.

Looks like the best 80s party to have ever been, and frankly, I'm not too please I didn't receive an invitation.

Photo Source: Highsnobette 

L'Enfant Terrible

It was a friday afternoon, the weather permeated by cold and a light drizzle. I rushed out of school to make it in time for what would be one of the last showings for Jean Paul Gaultier's exhibit at Le Musee des Beaux Arts in Montreal. My eagerness, however,  quickly turned to despair as I saw the massive line of people winding down the street. Allow me break down the unfolding concerns: 1. I was supposed to meet my mom, and I was absolutely certain she hadn't left work yet. 2. I still hadn't bought tickets. 3. the ticket booth was closing in 15 minutes. 4. given the circumstances, I was ready to jump in front of a moving car (dramatic, I know, but that's my style). So, just as I was about to strategically throw myself in the path of an oncoming vehicle (not really, but you know), I hear someone yell my name. My mom was standing at the front of the line, with a pair of tickets in her hands. You know that famous scene in movies, where is sounds like angels are singing and the world is a better place? Yeah, that's what happened. In my mind of course.

It's been a couple of days since I've been, although I haven't had a chance to post some of the pictures I took until now. I don't even know how I'll be able to transmit the emotion and wonder I felt into words, but let me begin with showing you what could have potentially been one of the most powerful experiences I've had in a while.

Really weird/interesting concept: the mannequins had molded faces, onto which an talking video of a real person was projected. Even Jean Paul Gaultier made an appearance and welcomed us to his show. 

The iconic coned bra for Madonna's "Blond Ambition World Tour" in 1990: 

Petit Jean: 

My favourite:  

Everyone knows about Jean Paul Gaultier, but then again, no one really does. His story begins with his grandmother, the woman who spurred in him the desire to be one of the most daring designers, exploring the possibilities brought by the likes of sex, religion, race, and culture. With his incomparable ability to create flourishing trends, and the perfect degree of flamboyance, he created his path for success. He's one of those people, who's history and life story can do nothing but awe and amaze. It can perhaps inspire you, or undermine the pride you attach to your own success, or do both. It kind of had that doubling effect on me. It makes you wonder how a single man, with a single vision, was able to take in all that inspired him in the world and, and spit it all out in the form of lavish couture. I am going to be cheesy for a moment, but this is my blog, and I'm allowed. Cheesy moment number 1:  His clothes aren't just clothes. There's a monumental attention to detail in everything he does. Not one careless stitch, only opportunities to create something groundbreaking.  Cheesy moment number 2 : He changed the world as we know it, forever and always. And I just want to give him an informal "merci."

KANE

The innovative Christopher Kane comes up with yet another incredible collection. I remember being completely mesmerized with his Galaxy Collection from 2011. For a solid couple of the months, the Internet was saturated with images that were both directly pulled from his collection, or at least heavily inspired by the starry and sparkling patterns. His pre SS2012 collection once again embodies mass marketing potential.

Although there are no galaxy patterns in sight, this collection is just as loud, just as intriguing, and just as fabulous. Being an avid lover of all that is bright and colourful, I'm totally impressed with this collection (not that disappointment from a Kane collection would be likely). I don't know about you, but some of these pieces just scream "Pink Floyd", getting their inspiration directly from the science behind the "prism and white light" experiment. The inspiration seems to be very 60s retro, with a hint of an exploding box of crayons. Creativity at its finest. It would definitely take someone willing to be noticed to pull this look off.

Source: Oracle Fox 

Baby's On Fire

Stylestalker's latest look book starring the ever-beautiful Anja Konstantinova. "Baby's on fire" could not be more on point.