50's feeling

Isn't this vintage Dior Haute Couture dress just wonderful?


Heaven of gowns is worth paying a visit.

Song: Johnny B Good-Chuck Berry

Simple mind

The idea of wearing white men shirts appeals to me. They can be worn in many different ways, but I choose simplicity; black skinnies and the right accessories -as this girl does.

However, their versatility allows them to be worn as a dress or- if you like layers- under a skirt.

Pic via Allure fashion

My choice is Dior Homme. The black outlines around the collar give the shirt a different and original touch.

Song: This Charming Man - The Smiths

You are the quarry

During the break I took from blogging, the resort collections came out, and I didn't have time to write about them. Anyway, one of my favourites, along with Lanvin, was Proenza Schouler.

Everything smelled of safari, therefore Yves Saint Laurent. But it doesn't matter, because it is beautiful. Tons of brown and khaki shaped in extraordinary silk skirts and dresses in a wide range of silhouettes.

The bustier,obviously, made its appearance.

Excuse my excuses.

Credit to: The Fashion Spot

Song: Safari - Out of Africa original soundtrack by John Barry

All that Jazz

A homage to Monsieur Gainsbourg, whose favourite shoes were Repetto's Zizi.

Attention! Turn on the loudspeakers. Today's song: L'anamour-Serge Gainsbourg

Cocotte Couture

A few months ago and thanks to Robot-Walk, I discovered Cocotte Couture.

Who better than the author to describe her own work:

"Cocotte is a label based on the idea of a creative, independent, romantic woman with natural elegance and a strong sense of humor. It combines feminine, comfortable, wearable clothes with flattering, graceful silhouettes and unusual, precious details. Each cloth is unique and home-made with delicacy and love!"

I wouldn't describe it better. The clothes are so pretty and feminin. Just have a look.

I ordered this beautiful pink top.

Photos: Sara Coe

Glam Rock, welcome back!

If anybody asked me which is the most popular trend right now, I would answer latex, PVC or lamé leggings.

But, where did the trend come from? Magazine editors claim that is inspired by the image of Dominatrix, while I am inclined towards Glam Rock.

An extract about Glitter Rock from Wikipedia:

"Performers distinguished themselves from the denim-clad hippie-hordes with sci-fi/Hollywood glamour/ambisexual-inspired costumes, which were perceived as glamorous by the press".

New York Dolls

Iggy Pop

What do you think about this trend? Do we all want to be glitter kids ?

Don't forget to turn on your loudspeakers, because from now on I'll try to connect each post with a song.

Today's song: Lust for life- Iggy Pop.

Cristóbal Balenciaga

Cristóbal Balenciaga was born in Guetaria, a small village in the north coast of Spain, in 1895. During his childhood her mother, who was a seamstress, instill him the love for fashion. In his teens he was sent to Madrid to learn tailoring. A few years later his clothes were so successful that he was able to open boutiques in Madrid, Barcelona and San Sebastián (were the royal family used to spend their holidays). But the tragedy of the Civil War forced him to move to Paris. In 1937 he staged his first runway show influenced by the Spanish Renaissance. The World War II didn't stop him. Clients all over the world were dying to get their hands on his designs.

Needless to say he was a brave man: Balenciaga opposed to the popular silhouette known as New Look, and created streamlined and linear clothing. And that's probably his most important contribution to fashion.

In 1953, he introduced the balloon jacket, an elegant sphere that encased the upper body and provided a pedestal for the wearer's head.

In 1957 came the creation of his high-waisted baby doll dress, the gracefully draped cocoon coat, and the balloon skirt, shown as a single pouf or doubled, one pouf on top of the other. Neither the sack dress, introduced in 1957, nor the chemise of 1958 had a discernible waist, but both were considered universally flattering and were copied by a large number of ready-to-wear manufacturers at every price range.

1964

Wedding dress, 1965-1966

Cristóbal Balenciaga's career ended in 1968 when his salon closed. He died in Spain in 1972, but his innovative sense of fashion is (and always will be) still alive.

Sources: MET museum, The fashion spot.

Target

I am trying to achieve a more sophisticated and chicer style. Something like this:

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Dok: Lagerfeld Confidential

Two nights ago, I watched a documentary about Karl Lagerfeld on TV. Worth to see if you have Canal +. If not, you can watch a few clips here: plus.es

The documentary explores Karl's personality: his life, his obsessions and his work for Chanel. He even talks about his sexuality.

In my opinion two words define the Kaiser: intelligence and eccentricity (he owns tons of rings, and at least two drawers full of shirt collars). What I like most about him, is that he always stays true to himself.

This probably will be my last post until the end of June. Final terms...

Sophie Auster

The beautiful Sophie, is the daughter of writers Paul Auster and Siri Hustvedt. She was born in 1987, and two years ago, her first CD was released. She sings her father's works and the translated poetry of Robert Desnos, Guillaume Apollinaire,Paul Eluard, Tristan Tzara and Philippe Soupault. The younger Auster is not only a singer but also and actress. Sophie stars his dad's next film: The Inner Life of Martin Frost.

Her style is simple and clean. I suppose I like it, because, it's my style too. She wears: jeans, Ray-Ban aviators, military jackets, skinnies, tailored waistcoats,etc...

If you haven't listened to her music yet, do it. Her voice is so powerful and charming.

D&G vs. Spanish fashion

Weeks ago, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana removed their publicity from the Spanish press. Everything started with a polemic pic in which a half naked man holds a woman lying on the floor. In a country where violence against women is a big problem (68 died last year), the photograph turned into a subject of controversy. Several women's associations interpreted it as a rape scene. They claimed the advert uses violence as a form of submission, and reduces women to a mere sexual object.

The designers reacted saying that Spain had fell behind and declaring Spanish fashion is shit.

I don't think Spanish fashion is neither special nor original . But it is not shit.

Check it yourself.

Juanjo Oliva

Carmen March

DavídDelfín.

Juana Martín

"The world is full of crashing bores"

The June issue of Spanish Vogue features an article about "it" bags. It is basically an interview with Silvia Fendi, in which she explains how Fendi started the phenomena of "it" bags back in 1997 with the launch of the "Baguette".

"It" bags mean to me lack of originality. The only ones I really like are Balenciaga bags, and they are becoming a classic.

There are tons of functional and chic bags, so why choose a purse (real or fake) that everybody has ?

Antisystem people come with me ( just kidding...)

Martin Margiela via Aloha Rag Mayle via La Garçonne

MEME

Talla Cuarenta urged me to do a list of 8 things about me. I should do the same with another 8 bloggers, but don't worry,I am not going to. But obviously you are free to play if you want.

1.-My favourite flower is Lilac.

2.-Music is my other passion.My favourite song is called "Last Goodbye". I adore Morrissey and I am a punky at heart.

3.-I am very very very shy.

4.-I am fan of British humour: everything from Monty Python's, A bit of Fry and Laurie, Little Britain, etc...My humour is very absurd and silly.

5.-I have just asked a friend to define me, and she said that I am very curious, in her own words, I have a thirst for knowledge.

6.- My hair is very long. But I am planning to try a Bob haircut.

7.-I live in a small village near the north-west coast of Spain. It is so ugly, grey and depressive. It's full of factories, I call it the small Manchester.

Mon amour!

Following Le Portillon example, I am writing about one of my favourite shops: Mona Moore.

If you are a fan of Azzedine Alaïa, Lanvin, Marni or Balenciaga shoes and accessories, then Mona Moore is your shop.

A few things I like:

Azzedine Alaïa suede flats

Marni clutch

Pierre Hardy sandals

Lanvin flats.

Cápri

Yesterday I was looking for inspiration and I found an old Capri photo album.

And what comes to mind when you think of Capri? Audrey Hepburn.

After "Sabrina" and "Funny Face" Capri pants became a classic. Audrey had the power to turn a simple pair of cropped pants paired with ballet flats, into a sophisticated outfit.

To be honest I am not a huge fan of her as an actress. But I think she has a tremendous influence in fashion. Every single piece she wore, has become a classic.

I have a pair of cropped black pants I bought in Zara last year. But I hardly ever wear them, because I don't like the fabric. So I decided I need a pair made of black denim.

Habitual Audrey cropped pants

Liberty

I am a fan of Liberty prints. I love them to death, and I am always looking for new pieces. Flowery dresses are a great investment for spring and summer and they never go out of fashion.

Arthur Lasenby Liberty made popular the Tana Lawn fabric during the 1920s. The good quality fabrics made of cotton soon became famous, and lots of designers have been using Liberty prints since then.

Pre-Raphaelite influence on Liberty of London.

John Millais - Ophelia, 1850. This image comes to mind when I think of Virginia Woolf's suicide.

Waterhouse-My sweet rose

Waterhouse-Ophelia (by the pond),1894

Waterhouse- The lady of Shalott

I was shocked when I saw some of this pictures at the Tate Gallery. I had seen pics of them before, but seeing them in real life was an incredible experience.

Jean Bousque created Cacharel at the end of 1960s and rediscovered Liberty, inspired by the old-fashioned elegance of croquet games and English garden. A book about the collaboration of Cacharel with Liberty of London was recently published.