What Ms Joanna Marcella Reid does internationally with the FDC Young Designer Awards exceeds those charitable purposes occasionally proposed by the fashion industry...
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Elegant, colourful and artistic outfit at Palazzo Alario (Ascea Marina-Italy)
A chilly but sunny wintry day, an event and the perfect scenario for a mix-matching outfit and a photo shoot. A 700’s country farmhouse, Palazzo Alario, and a small square reminiscent of Greek urban architecture inspired me for a fashion look with an artistic touch. I was wearing a WSDear sleeveless chiffon dress with pockets and pop art print: solid blocks in red, yellow, blue, fuchsia, white and black. Ph. B.Positano This chiffon dress reminds of Mondrian’s masterpieces and eclectic 80’s pop fashion and, in order to beat the cold, I’ve naturally layered it with an asymmetric blue Promod cardigan and a deep violet trench coat. Thinking about the location…
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Vogue vintage cover printables giveaway with LaOohLaLa Boutique indie Etsy shop, October 17th “Wear Something Gaudy Day”!
I’ve announced it time ago, “we’re” ready for a giveaway and this time is going to be very special one: a Vogue giveaway created by LaOohLaLa Boutique, a family-based Etsy shop selling pin up and retro fashion accessories, home decors and these amazing Vogue cover printables. I used “we” because it’s a contest for all LaOohLaLa Boutique newsletter subscribers I’m hosting with joy (you know how much I love indie shops and creative people, right?) I let Jessica from LaOohLaLa Boutiques explain the rules and the prizes, one has been chosen by me! How fun! “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel When it comes…
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Roaring 20s-Inspired Nail Art with Gold and Stamping Plates
A nice idea for short nails: a bold but sophisticated stamped manicure in burgundy and golden 20’s art deco design. Wine becomes a simple background while playing with this golden stamping nail polish by Born Pretty Store; the result is stunning and grabs all the attentions. For this manicure I used one coat of protective nail treatment, a wine/bordeaux nail lacquer, which is Avon Color Trend in Icon, Born Pretty stamping polish in gold, a stamping kit and a plate (it’s the BP21, also from Born Pretty Store), a telephone card as a flexible scraper and a clear top coat. After prepping my nails, I applied two coats of my…
