LOTD // "Purple Still"

Today I felt creative and wanted to create a look.I didn't wanted anything too dramatic so
I went for purples.Soooo I started playing with the eyeshadows and this is what I came up with.
I think this will be a great look for the night time(just my opinion)!The products that I used are going to be listed under the
photo.Hopefully you like this look and I will talk to you in my next post.
Have a great day,
lots of hugs,
Joanne

Holiday Gift Guide 2010

Long time no see!Sorry for being M.I.A. this couple of time,but I've just been VERY BUSY with school,so I decided to take a break from blogging and all that stuff,but now I'm back!!And I'm back with some really interesting ideas.First,I decided to change the design of my blog,just a lil' bit,cause I felt it needed some changes to make it more interesting.Sooooo,here it is.Hopefully you'll like it how it turned out.The posts will be kinda in the same categories-fashion/make-up/photography yadda yadda...you get the point. 

Ok,enough with this intro(kinda long actually :P)and moving on to serious business.

Because we're in the winter holiday spirit,I decided to post a Holiday Gift Guide from a bunch of different brands.

Hopefully this will help you in getting the best gifts for your loved ones.

P.S. this is a Women Holiday Gift Guide,it doesn't have any gift suggestions for guys,sorry!

lots and lots of hugs,joanne

VOGUE NIPPON JULY 2010 // ABBEY LEE KERSHAW

Another one of Angelo Pennetta's wonderful photoshoots.This time the star is Abbey Lee Kershaw who...by the way changed her look.(In my opinion she looks much younger with this look....but that's just me:D).
The theme of the photoshoot is called "Born To Priviledge".
Styled by Sissy Vian in wonderful pieces of clothing like Giorgio Armani,Emilio Pucci,Salvatore Ferragamo,Stella McCartney,MaxMara,Hermes,Louis Vuitton,Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci and Chanel.
Model:Abbey Lee Kershaw
Stylist:Sissy Vian

NYX MINI HAUL

My first NYX COSMETICS order just arrived today and I am in looove with their products.They're really good
quality.They blend in so smoothly and the best part is that they don't crease for several hours.The eyeshadows stay on your eye for a pretty long time.As a tip,put some primer on your eyes so they can really stay a long time without creasing.The glosses are also really good,pigmented
and the colours are lovely.This was my first NYX order,and deffinately I will order other products
from NYX cause I love their products.Check out the products below.

NEW VIDEO

Here's my new video...since I haven't done one in a while.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uvUDU8Um9w

Lydia Hearst - Vixen Magazine

Well here it is another colourful by the famous photographer Elias Wessel.This photoshoot features amazing colour combination.And the hairstyles of the model Lydia Hearst are so impressive.I wonder how I would look with my hair dyed like that.Check out the photoshoot.
Photographer – Elias Wessel
Model – Lydia Hearst
Stylist – Storm Pedersen
Art Direction – Sophy Holland
Hair – Charley Brown
Make Up – Yadim
Manicurist – Kris Kiss
Photo Assistant – Heinrich Zimmermann
Styling Assistant – Adrian Diaz

NECKLACE COLLECTION

A couple of days ago,I had this idea of checking how many necklaces I have in my collection and I was quite...surprised.The number is 33 :D...I think I went a little bit overboard in buying necklaces everytime I saw one.I still can't believe I have so many...
P.S:Yesterday I bought 2 more neklaces(one in a very nice nude colour with oriental designs on it and another one in grey).I promise I won't buy in the next couple of months(at least I think so)...xoxo

I don't know why but when I think about Mario Testino I think at colors.Let's take this photoshoot for example:it has some great angles,awesome combination of colors,amazing backdrops and the setting is stunning(if you're wondering where this was shot,the answer is Peru...yes,where Mario Testino was born so...),the ligting is great,in a word PERFECT.Even though this was shot in 2008(you can find this editorial in Vogue Uk march 2008) it's always good to look at.Great great great.Oh and I'm sure you'll recognise a remarcable dress from McQueen...I'm 100% sure :D

LUSH MINI HAUL

Soooo I went to a little shopping(on-line :D ) and bought a few goodies.I have to mention this is my first Lush haul and I thought I should control myself in buying tones of products because it's the first time that I'm buying products from Lush and if I don't like them I won't feel sorry if I spent a little amount of money.BUT I absolutely love their products.They're AMAAAAAZING.I bought Sandstone soap,French Kiss bubble bar and Snow Fairy shower gel.I love them.They smell soooo good.I bought them for the first time and I would DEFFINATELY keep buying products from Lush cause they're really good.xoxo

SHOOOOPING

Few days ago,I went on a HARD session of...shopping of course.I received some really good news and I
thought I should spoil myself with a little shopping.Actually I only planned buying like...3-4 things,but
 I ended up with this!!!Anyways,hope you like what I bought and I'll show you at the end an outfit that I
chose to accessorize...you know just to see how it looks some things that I bought put all together in an
outfit.Enjoy!xoxo

Stradivarius Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Stradivarius's latest collection for spring summer 2010 literally blown me away.Honestly.After last season full of leather,black punk-chic and dark motives,we can finally see that we've been touched by the magical power of flowers and lots and lots of pastels.And I love it.From this collection I think I'll buy at least 70% of their clothes cause they're amazing!!!!

i-D | Abey Lee Kershaw by Emma Summerton

For the latest issue of i-D magazine, photographer Emma Summerton took theese gorgeous pics with the bronzed Abbey Lee Kershaw,and the title for this photoshoot is The Space Cadet.I have to say that Abbey in every photoshoot looks absolutely stunning,in every angle,don't you think???She wears some pieces from Alexander McQueen,Prada,Chanel,Sonia Rykiel,Lea Dickely,Duncan Shaw and Setareh Mohtarez.

Ok! Romania

Ok! magazine finally arrived in Romania too.The most influent celebrity magazine in the world will be on the romanian market starting today(12 march) twice a month.The romanian issue will have also a sample of the Ok! the american issue.

Vogue Italy | Natasha Poly by Craig McDean

For the March issue of Vogue Italy we see Natasha Poly is doing her best to be glam and...sporty.She's doing a perfect job(like always) and she looks awesome in every angle of the camera.
Photographer:Craig McDean
Stylist:Tabitha Simmons

Evanescence by Sylvie Malfray | Harper's Bazaar Romania March-May Issue 2010

In the Photoshoot for this issue of Harper's Bazaar is all about transparecy.Lingerie receives new functions and waves of muslin,tulie and precious lace meet each other in fadings with an ethereal impact.It seems that the must-have for this season will be deffinately lace...it's all about romantism...and I love it.
Model:Cornelia Tat(One Models)
Photographer:Sylvie Malfray
Photo Assistent:Horatiu Sovaiala
Junior Stylist:Liliana Bulgac
Make-up:Doinel Ungureanu
Hairstyle:Geta Voinea

Harper's Bazaar March-May Issue 2010 | Cindy Crawford by Cedric Buchet

PARIS FASHION WEEK:VIKTOR & ROLF F/W 10/11

Have you seen the latest fall winter fashion show from V&R?If you haven't,you MUST check it out.I officialy looooove theese guys.They're absolutely amazing,and they go right on my top 5 designers list(the first one is the master itself:Lagerfeld,dah!).The runway for the show was truly unique.I don't know if you guys noticed,but this collection picked up where their "Russian Doll"(or "Babushka") collection of 10 years ago left off.At that time,Viktor Hursting and Rolf Snoeren appeared on the stage to dress Maggie Rizer in NINE layers of crystal-encrusted dress.For the fall winter collection of this year,Kristen McMenamy(one of the 90' faces) was the center of attention.Kristen wore a few more layers than Maggie did(actually 3 times her body weight :D).
I don't know what you guys think,but they really seem to become 2 faces that we will remember loooong time from now.Below are my top faves for V&R F/W 10/11 collection.Enjoy!xoxo

SPRING SUMMER TRENDS

Now it's official...all the summer collections of all brands arrived.
This summer you'll be hearing a lot about "Cowgirl" term;this is all about country,wild...so this means suede and of course leather are back,alongside fringes,check shirts,boots and big belts.I think theese are probably the must-haves for this season.
Also you didn't think that military style is gone right???of course it will remain in trends for the summer but with let's say..."little adjustments":camouflage,sage-green,fine fabrics.This summer military means chic & sophisticated.
That rock atitude also remains in trends for the summer.Leather will be this season's focus fabric.If you want to follow this style,you should have in your wardrobe some sheath skirts,miniskirts,shorts,that sort of thing.BUT if you wear leather try not to exagerate with this look and not be over the top,ending looking ridiculous.
Now some things that are totally NEW for this summer:
LACE-when you think about lace try to imagina a romantic look,soft and delicate,try to show your femininity and you'll see that you won't fail using lace this summer.Also you can wear lace without having that romantic-ish look.Just be bold cause that's what it counts.
NEUTRALS-beige,natural green,sage green,powder grey.Theese colors are easy to wear and you know that you'll look good in them.
DENIM-denim,denim,denim...we never get tired of it,do we?since I was like 2 years old my mom dressed me in denim.So since I was 2 I'm wearing denim like 4 days a week,so congrats to the denim for stying in trend for that long.Anyway,back to our business.This season seems that the designers thought we should be dressing from head to toe DENIM;not just jeans,but also jackets,shirts,skirts,hats,that sort of thing.So,let me give you a tip:if you dress head to toe jeans(well at leats 70%,try to put a blouse,a t-shirt something that is not made of denim),be sure you'll be "IN".
DOTS-dots are back,and not just in any combination,dots black & white(so classy).I just love them and I have a bunch of clothes with black& white dots from past years,so I don't have to worry about at least this type of clothes(of course I'll buy like another 50 pieces anyways,you know "just in case").
Here you'll find some picks of what I think are the best looks for this summer
Enjoy
xoxo

MISS SIXTY 2010 SPRING SUMMER CAMPAIGN

Miss Sixty's collection for this season is faaaaabolous.I love it!!!The colors are great & the prints are awesome and...yeah that blouse with the big yellow butterfly is deffinately gonna be mine.I can't wait to go shopping next week and buy some miss sixty clothes.xoxo.The rest of the campaign you'll find it here.

R.I.P. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Today is a tragic day in the fashion world.The talented designer Alexander McQueen passed away.I'm still in shock...I just can't believe it...it's unbelievable...I was actually wondering what incredible designs will show at this fall winter 10/11 fashion week.He was named British Fashion Designer of the Year on four separate occasions.It's a dark day in the fashion industry...very dark...R.I.P. Alexander McQueen we will never ever forget you.

MANGO SPRING SUMMER 2010 AD CAMPAIGN

For the spring summer 2010 ad campaign,mango chose Scarlett Johansson again to be the face of their campaign(btw awesome photoshoot).I actually think Scarlett fits very well to be the face of mango...you know...it's her style.Last year she did a great job,now she did it again.And congrats to Mango team for chosing Scarlett,they made a great choice...twice.

INTERVIEW FEBRUARY ISSUE

INTERVIEW FEBRUARY ISSUE

In the February Issue of Interview Magazine,I saw this photoshoot and I have to admit I coudn't help it...I had to post it.I absolutely adore this shoot.It's so colourful and fresh;it's deffinately one of my favourite shoot of 2010 so far.And Sasha acted like a pro in front of the cameras...again.I also saw some pieces from Balenciaga(btw, great collection for spring).
P.S:I love the Prada shoes.They fit perfectly in this crazy photoshoot.

FORNARINA SPRING SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION

FORNARINA SPRING SUMMER 2010

Fornarina's Spring Summer collection for this year didn't surprise me too much.Some of them are nice,and some of them seem pretty...tacky.I tried to make a list with some of my favourites,after the jump.

BENETTON SPRING SUMMER 2010 AD CAMPAIGN

BENETTON SPRING SUMMER 2010

PARIS HAUTE COUTURE SPRING 2010 PART 2

Jean Paul Gaultier and Elie Saab for the second part of Paris Haute Couture Spring 2010.
JPG collection is so...outlandish but gorgeous.He was inspired by Mexican culture;love the shape,structure,colours...everything is wonderful.Great job,JPG!
Elie Saab's collection is lovely.The gowns are simply marvelous and the lovely pastels made this collection perfect for spring.
My favourites you'll find them here:

ZARA SPRING SUMMER 2010

Zara spring summer 2010 collection finally arrived.For now we only have a few pictures to look at,but I think the clothes are pretty cool.See the rest of the collection here

FUTURE

In this February Isuue of Futureclaw magazine,Elias Wessel did a stunning shoot with Tatyana Usova in my favourite city in the woooorld NEW YORK!The shoot is really interesting and the camera angles are really really great.The shoot is called "The Love Zone" and is espectacular.
The rest of the shoot you'll find it here

CHANEL BRIDE

Abbey Lee Kershaw is the bride for Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2010.I'm so happy Karl chose Abbey to be the bride.Let me tell you she looks goooorgeous!!!Oh and about make-up and hairstyle...quite interesting that silver streaked hair & heart shaped hairstyle...or does it look like mickey mouse ears???I don't know exactly but it's intriguing.Some people say it looks like Lady Gaga's style, but I don't think Karl was inspired by her...I just think Karl just has this interesting imagination and again...it turned out to be awesome.xoxo

PARIS HAUTE COUTURE SPRING 2010

Haute Couture spring 2010 is here!!!!!Oh I love the clothes for this season...they're so...elegant,romantic,sweet and....it's just wonderful.The colours are lovely,the garment,make-up,hairstyle,everything is awesome.My favourite one is Christian Dior so far...we'll see what comes next,but for now I'll show you my faves,just click on
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well,well,well this is my first post!!!yay!right now I'm still discovering the world of blogging so...I will have to take,like Jordin Sparks said in one of her songs...One step at a time...so I'll take it one step at a time!I'll post news about fashion,music,me and whatever I'll find interesting.bye bye for now xoxo L.A.Candy