Attack Of The Pirate Brides - Gaultier Spring 2008

Today I went into town with my mum. Here is what I wore to go shopping with her.

I tend not to upload photo's of myself wearing outfits often as that's not really the style of my blog, but I quite liked what I was wearing today!

For those interested...

"Customised" Blondie T-Shirt (I hacked into it with a pair of fabric scissors one day when I was angry) - River Island years ago.

Cardigan - Topshop

Necklace - Unknown vintage (courtesy of my loving neighbour)

Cropped pants - Rokit Vintage London (Covent Garden store)

Shoes - HOH!

Bag - Vivienne Westwood

I usally wear LOTS of dark purple MAC lipstick, but its quite a dark and wintery colour. I'm trying to embrace Summer by looking as bare faced as possible.

My mother and I got our feet bitten by little fish today. It was so strange, I thought I was going to wet myself with laughter.

Sorry... I had to take a picture to show everyone.

I then went to H&M and bought an array of holiday t-shirts for when me and my boyfriend go away! (I understand my last blog sounded like we'd split up or something, but fortunately not, he's offshore just now and comes back Monday).

Speaking of fish, a designer who notably took influence from not only fish, but mermaids and pirates, is Jean Paul Gaultier.

 

Jean Paul Gaultier - Spring 2008, Paris Fashion Week

I've always had such an admiration for Gaultier from a young age. This show may be old, but it still remains contemporary to me. It's so playful, sexy and rather androgynous at times. I love how the models power down the runway, like haggard pirate phantoms. I especially love the PIRATE BRIDES at the end of the show. Theatrical brilliance. Westwood meets Galliano.

I feel that Gaultier has such an indisputable understanding of the female frame. No other Fashion Designer quite understands a womans body like Gaultier.

 Some of my favorite models were also featured in this show.

Sasha Pivovarova

Chanel Iman

Lily Donaldson

Lily Cole

Gemma Ward

Army chic meets Captain Jack Sparrow - I LOVE.

xoxo

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MY FAVOURITE MODEL...

Is Sasha Pivovarova!

I think she is so beautiful - INSANELY beautiful. She has one of those cosmopolitan faces that keeps people wondering who is she and where did she come from?

I first came across Sasha in her early Burberry days, H&M ads and I also remember seeing her modelling for a John Galliano show. I thought she was so striking and alien-esque - there was also something about her eyes that I found captivating. That heart shaped face, down turned mouth and doe eyes - WOW.

There is something about her that screams maturity and couture. I remember feeling shocked when I saw her H&M ad campaigns as she appeared to be so soft and natural looking. She is one of the most versatile models I have come across.

There is something about her that reminds me of Lily Donaldson too.

SHE'S SO FIERCE!

Speaking of H&M, I am very excited to see the Versace range - available 19th January. I tend to find H&M a bit of a hit or miss at times but since my birthday is on 29th January, I will be looking no further for potential 20th Birthday outfits!

I also love the archive Versace pieces Lady Gaga wears in her "Edge Of Glory" video - Will blog about this tomorrow!

xoxo