As I sit thinking about what latest nail colour I should paint my nails, I think to myself why do I obsess about such a small part of me. Nails are such a small part of our body, yet I always seem to be thinking about them, what colour should I paint them? Will they match my weekly array of outfits? It all seems kind of silly and time wasting but why do I still find the need to do something different with my nails?
In saying this I caught myself researching when I stumbled across some great blogs with amazing nail art, scrolling through the pages of the blogs I found out that Iscreamnails.com.au actually pop up around Melbourne to paint nails in crazy designs. Another blog led me to supanails.tumblr.com/shop, where I am now lusting over some incredible nails.
All this Nail art inspiration gave me an idea; why not match you nails to a print, you want to rock that dress you just had custom printed and made, but don’t know what colour nails to match your outfit with, why not get creative and go print crazy and paint your nails with the same print! A Quick search on the web led me to one fantastic example using designer Karla Spetic’s garments as inspiration.
Seeing as I have zero patience with waiting for nail polish to dry, and always seeming to bump and ruin them, I believe I’m due for a Melbourne visit very soon. Now to decide what kind of nail art I want to commit to for a week or two.
Images from www.karlaspetic.com , http://www.iscreamnails.com.au/ and supanails.tumblr.com/shop
Not to make light of a serious subject that has the potential to affect everyone the world over, but over the past couple of weeks as the North Korean nuclear threat deepens and images of its military forces are beamed to us in all manner of forms, has anyone else noticed the design significance?
It may sound an odd thing to say, and as much any social event has the potential to influence a fashion trend of sorts, this is not necessarily what I’m getting at. If you go back to the principles and elements of design; line, form, direction, perspective…the images of the North Korean military formations are a great example of these in play.
And while I’m not saying ‘look at the pretty pictures, not at what is actually going on over there’ it’s more about being visually aware of design occurrences and appreciating how this can impact creating for any end product, even seamless repeating textile designs. Be inspired, no matter how random.
Please note, that this post is not intended to offend or course intentional distress to the reader.
Images found in Google Image search using “north korean military formation”
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sydney is well underway, I love looking at designers latest collections and street style photos, specifically Tommy Tom for Style.com. One of my favourite labels is Romance Was Born, for their amazing designs, quirky styling and unique runway installation.
This seasons was no exception, psychedelic out of this world was the first words to pop into my head as I looked at this collection. My second thought was wow look at those prints! I feel that it’s very hard to present a new design these days, everything has been done that’s where I think Prints and textures come in.
An outstanding collection for me incorporates simple silhouettes with amazing prints, which I think has been perfectly executed by the designers at Romance was Born. The late 60’s early 70’s silhouettes with the pop coloured fantasy prints has won me over once again, now to find an occasion to wear these amazing pieces.
Romance Was Born SS2013
Romance Was Born SS2013
Romance Was Born SS2013
Romance Was Born SS2013
Creative Director: Mark Vassallo
Stylist: Caterina Scardino
Hair direction by Alan White for GHD
Make up direction by Val Garland for M.A.C.
Nails by Rock Beauty London
Shoes by Shoes Of Prey for Romance Was Born
Jewellery by Romance Was Born in collaboration with Nikki Majajas and Pip and Pop.
Photos by Stefan Gosatti for Getty Images.
Austrian designer Susanne Bisovsky does not shy away from the sumptuousness of excess in pattern. As gorgeous and lavish as a well sculpted botanical garden, you can almost smell the sweet fragrance wafting from Bisovsky’s creations. Her work evokes a timelessness of technique and tradition, at the same time folkloric and respectful yet fresh and modern. Take time to wander through Bisovsky’s brightly decorated garden and marvel at the beauty all around.
All images remain the property of the original photographer and Susanne Bisovsky.
Images from http://www.bisovsky.com.
Frida – August 2010
Everlasting Collection II – September 2007
Innocentia – September 2011
Dreimaederlhouse – February 2013