BOOGIE LIGHTS - Feb 2012

Planet Blue look books have this incredible ability to just put me in a good mood. Boogie Lights, with its psychedelic colours and iconic 1970s patterns, brings back the flare of the original disco movement, fun and uninhibited with a hint of Dirk Diggler's sex appeal circa 1997's "Boogie Nights."Almost tempted to skip class in search for a place like this.

Vans Vault Spring 2012

Super cool concept that I've never seen before: an illustrated look book. Vans has created some anticipation for their spring collection by showcasing the shoes only in form of water colour illustrations. The classic shape of the Vans is of course still there, making them easily identifiable. An artistic take that any one can appreciate.

image source: Highsnobiety

Come As You Are

 The skatepark is rarely a place for the refined world of fashion. Or rather, such places, considering their history and characteristics, are usually not always associated with the art of trendsetting. They're dirty, kind of grimy, but seriously, what's there not to love? Stylestalker's "come as you are" has got it all right. 

This photo sequence reignited my infatuation with the counter culture of the 1970s, and primarily the deviant youth that came from its uninhibited nature. Looking at this, I think of Dogtown and the Z-Boys, the group of kids that revolutionized the world of skateboarding and gave subsequent generations a platform on which to live freely. Although the Z-Boys marked an era that remains locked in the past, the soul in their plight is still alive. 

Skating empty pools was a characteristic of the Z-Boys. But rarely were there times when the events weren't documented by a swarm of girls. Dressed to impress in their incredible 1970s outfits, they were charmed by the aggressiveness and obvious sexiness of these skaters. I mean WHO WOULDN'T BE? 

The same scene is being shown here, only in the terms of a 21st century scenery. Style has since been revolutionized, for both the girls and the boys, but the pioneers behind the genius of it all are still represented with and admirable interpretation. I am absolutely in love.

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 

LOVE PAMELA LOVE

Pamela Love's Fall 2011 collection. 

Living in Montreal, sunny fields of green and short shorts make up an uncommon combination during our fall season. For us, the term "fall" resonates memories of hot chocolate, crisp winds, and oversized knit sweaters. Even though these pictures provide a contrast to the fall season I'm used to, it becomes obvious that these pieces belong to unique category of their own, regardless of seasonal changes. There is something incredibly mystical about this collection, it's pieces looking like they've once belonged to an underground crystal mine. The jewelry literally jumps out at you, almost with a mind of it's own. There's nothing you can really do about it, except to just sit and observe in amazement.  What's even more awesome about this collection is the pictures themselves, who compliment the jewelry so accurately. Whoever was behind the creativity of the shoot is sheer genius. It just seems like the world captured in these pictures is totally separate from our own, and 100 times more interesting. The combat boots and fluorescent pink hair also provide a new take on the supposed daintiness of female jewelry, something less refined with a rugged appeal. And I'm in love all over again.