KA POW!

Upon completion of my pop culture unit, I stumbled across a merging of high fashion and more pop culture. Spiderman to be exact.

We now live in a time where all forms of entertainment (movies, fashion, comics, 3D animation, supreme editing skills) are merging together to create fantasies that surpass the imagination. I thought this story displayed precisely that.

Alexander McQueen red printed silk chiffon bustier dress

Marchesa black-and-white hand-painted crinoline ball gown.

Marchesa sculptured sapphire satin-faced organza ball gown

Dior Haute Couture red-and-violet hand-painted satin organza dress

Hair by Kamo for Mod's Hair

Make up by Gucci Westman for Revlon

Costumes by Eiko Ishioka

Photographed by Annie Leibovitz

for VOGUE

Terry Gandy

Whilst I should be working on a Basic Journalism essay .. I felt the need to share these tantalizing photos of .. none other than David Gandy.

Is anyone else salivating over that chiseled bone structure, creamy skin. That piercing glare. And oh sweet lord.

That. Body.

David Gandy by Terry Richardson

for Sergio K in New York City's Jane

EL OH VEE EE

Wonderland

Photographer: Cuneyt Akeroglu

Fashion Editor: Grace Cobb

"Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes. Being vexed, a sea nourished with lovers' tears. What is it else? A madness most discreet, a choking gall and a preserving sweet."

- William Shakespeare

RUNAWAY.

I am absolutely obsessed with this video.

Each frame is a portrait. The intricacy of that magnificent phoenix costume. The vivid lush colours of champagne, peach and tangerine. The white upon battered wood. The theme of his dinner party. The strict dress code and gold accessories. Surrealism of the garden, animals and servants. The strength and elegance of ballerinas. The explosions, sparks and fireworks.

Note his love for sunset colours; the transition from the initial set into an almost, vintage/whitewashed, formal set (of course he's going to show off some swag) and finally back to a stark detonation of African shades.

"Let's have a toast for the Douchebags"

Kanye does have a voice and an agenda. He not only proven to be a creative genius but his taste, the detail and attention he's put into every element (notice how the servants' nails are french manicured; the perfect compilation of a plethora of cream and gold during the inspection of the tea set; showing of a vanilla lemony lining against the navy of his suit as he wakes up)

True masterpiece. Truly inspiring.

Truly Kanye.

The King.

My Favourite Disco Doll

Abbey Lee Kershaw has been a stunner since her debut of being the first face about half a year ago. Her doll like face, framed by this structured haircut highlights her exquisite beauty. Her long slender body is almost fragile which allows the feminine mix of outfits here to drape and fall so lightly on her that you almost want to reach over and allow the lace dress to drape on your back, or personally experience how soft those ostrich feathers feel.

Nicole Bentley captures the relaxing days of the 70s through this fall’s collections of shimmery revealing dresses, autumnal colours, all complete with a final fur/feather-like flair.

Exudes the warmth of an Indian summer, yet undoubtedly oozes glamour that comes ever so naturally in

.. the last days of disco..

Model: Abbey Lee Kershaw

Photography: Nicole Bentley

Styled by: Naomi Smith

Photos from: Vogue Australia November 2010

All Black Everything.

"The good attracts me & the crook attracts you"

So inspired by this shoot by Phil Poynter for Italian Vogue.

Utterly in shockville. The delicious mix of modern day grungy glamour with ladylike chic is woven seamlessly with a tinge of rebellious garage. An absolute showstopper in my books.