just rebellion: 2014

12/31/2014

I don't care what my teachers say, I'm gonna be a supermodel, and my hair will shine like the sea

It has been ages since I've updated this, my life has gotten so crazy and I've been computer-less. But, for the next two weeks I've got a lot of free time and a laptop so I thought I'd try to squeeze in a few posts. This will be the last post of 2014, and so I thought I'd share one of my favourite editorials from the past year, which incidentally came out just this month. But hey, Nicki Minaj just released her album this month and I think that it is one of the best albums of the year so maybe there's something to be said about year end releases, you know?

If you're a Jeremy Scott fan or just a fan of Moschino, you know that the Fall 2014 line was all about Barbie. I absolutely loved it because I absolutely love Barbie. Doesn't everybody? She's basically the most popular doll of all time. She's been around forever, and has been a source of fashion inspiration for lots of people. So, when I saw this particular editorial for French Vogue - I lost my mind. It's just so good!!!

"Panoplies" for French Vogue Decemer 2014

Panoplies is the french word for outfits. Sure, the outfits are AMAZING, but what really gets me about these "dolls" are the accessories. The beautiful Magdalena Frackowiak and Elisabeth Erm pose as Barbies, still in the box, for an array of high fashion brands.

Magdalena Frackowiak in Moschino.
Pretty in pink; if I could have any of this it would be the quilted heart-shaped bag!

Magdalena Frackowiak in Gucci
Equestrian style; I'm not big into Gucci but I must say this look is very loyal to the brand

Magdalena Frackowiak in Emporio Armani
Jazzy performer; It's not my style but I really like the collar here

Magdalena Frackowiak in Dolce & Gabbana
Hints of Spain; I'm still picturing these as actual packaged dolls
and would love to own a tiny lace fan like this black one

Magdalena Frackowiak in Fendi
Sporty chic; with an Italian twist

Magdalena Frackowiak in Miu Miu
Luxe cheerleader; Miu Miu is one of my favourite brands,
Magdalena's hair here is on point

Elisabeth Erm in Dior
Party guest; simple but classic as Dior should be. Again, LOVE the hair here

Elisabeth Erm in Chanel
Classy lady; I love the pearl bag and I would die to own a tiny bottle of No. 5

Elisabeth Erm in Valentino
Floral and fresh; this look is my favourite of them all
Imagine a tiny bike like this for your Barbie?
I love the dress, I love the prints, I love the butterflies. I want it all

Elisabeth Erm in Ralph Lauren
Americana stewardess; love the tiny gold hair accessories

Elisabeth Erm in Louis Vuitton
Travel in style; Louis V are famous for their luggage and picturing it in
miniature is just too cute

Elisabeth Erm in Saint Laurent Paris
Rock'n'roll-er; this looks like it was inspired by Bowie
I especially love the footwear

Credits

Photography by: Giampaolo Sgura
Styling by: Claire Dhelens and Celia Azoulay
Set design by: Vincent Olivieri
Set made by: Office Neochrome
Hair by: Laurent Phillipon
Make up by: Lloyd Simmons

Images sourced from: Here and here!

9/21/2014

The newest OPI collection (for September) is Peanuts (Charles Schulz) inspired! More specifically, inspired by the classic Halloween cartoon; It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! I am definitely going to get my hands on Good Grief and probably one of the sparkles, most likely To Beagle or Not to Beagle.

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The mini pack "Little Peanuts" complete with nail decals
Priced at $17.50 CAD
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What the set-up would look like in stores
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The four different colours and their names (Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy)
Each polish is priced at $11.50 CAD
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A sheet of 10 nail decals which come with the mini pack
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Good Grief
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Good Grief, To Be or Not to Beagle, and Good Grief with To Be or Not to Beagle over top
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The four colours (from L-R clockwise): Good Grief,
Good Grief with Where's My Blanket??? over top,
Who Are You Calling Bossy?!? with To Be or Not to Beagle over top,
Who Are You Calling Bossy?!?
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Good Grief with To Be or Not to Beagle on top
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9/19/2014

I'm currently on a friends' computer and I'm going to attempt to publish a quick post, because it's been a really long time.

Last time I was home, I received a copy of Fashion magazine that had been waiting for me - the September issue with Lana Del Rey on the cover. My mom had saved a copy for me (two, actually) because quite honestly I am devoutly obsessed with Lana. There was a lot of good stuff in that magazine. Something that caught my eye, was a clutch by designer Anya Hindmarch.

clutch by Anya Hindmarch, $1595.00

Pearl necklace by Cezanne, $28.00, available at my work, Hudson's Bay :)

Anya Hindmarch is a British handbag/accessories designer. I've only just discovered her, but after visiting her website I instantly fell in love. I especially love the AW 2014 collection, "Counter Culture". That's where the above bag is from. It's a rectangular clutch with a print of a vintage box of Corn Flakes! I love this so much. There are others, too; Coco Pops, and Frosties (Frosted Flakes). This entire collection, and the fashion show, had grocery store vibes. JUST like Chanel AW 2014, which was set in a faux grocery store and featured models carrying very ornate shopping baskets. For Anya's show, some of the models pushed regular shopping carts. I always love when food finds its way into fashion, so I obviously love both aforementioned shows. The magazine I saw it in, Fashion (originated out of Toronto) did their own shoot inspired by the Chanel show, in a grocery store in downtown Toronto. It was quite good, and very colourful.

There's something very pop-art-esque about incorporating brands into fashion and art. Like how Andy loved to draw and paint things like Campbell's soup cans or Brillo boxes. Making a bag out of old cereal boxes seems, sort of simple, but I think its fantastic in its own right.

And now, here are my favourite pics from the Anya Hindmarch AW2014 show: