HAPPY NEW YEAR

Its also mode.ulation's first anniversary! During the school holidays this space is surprisingly dead as we were really occupied...so now its a belated HAPPPPPY NEW YEAR to everyone out there =).

A new year's for a fresh new page of fashion and style! But before all of that, we need to straighten up some things in our hectic schedule.

I. Spring Clean

School reopens next week and I really need to clear up my study corner at home.

II. Freshen up

I need to catch up on sleep after staying up for long hours during the holidays. My skin is suffering from this...

III. Relive a passion for studying

A levels are up this year so we twins better study hard and play hard and blog hard together! =)

IV. Dance!

Dance to keep fit! For someone who's not that sporty, I can say dancing is the best to shed those pounds and shed the stress.

source: voguegirl kr, teen vogue

Spotlight on Brit: Topshop fall 09

Topshop has brought in fresh new ideas this fall, with clothing separated into 4 themes.




Manhattan Dolls

Think looks ideal for razzle-dazzle cocktail parties and discoes. Inspired by 80s power-dressing and cocktail party glamour, Manhattan Dolls emphasizes exaggerated shapes and show-stopping colours. Body con dresses are ignited by shoulder-padded glittery tuxedos, the dressy will love their sparkling minis and sequined separates.

Marianne
The collection takes inspiration from 70s groupies and has a vintage glamour feel. Luxurious fabrics are given an antique finish; together with heavily sequinned and knitted embellishment. Sequined dresses, harem trousers and high waist knickers are made high street with oversized cardigans, Extravagant mink boleros and lush velvet jackets are made a staple for winter too.

Highland Fling

As the theme explains, the clothes boost a traditional Scottish vibe and English eccentric; classic tartans, antique fleurs and oversized checks. Luxurious knitwear has an heirloom quality, ready to be thrown on for any tea party in the jardin. There are also military-inspired coats with cute accents such as gold brass buttons. Tough leather boots top off the entire lookbook, together with bright knitted hats and scarves.

Horror Girl

Everything here comes ragged, ripped or highly distressed. The looks make the models appear as though they just emerged from a horror mansion infested with cobwebs in a haute manner. The recurring motif of bloody red font is printed on blazers and woolly jumpers. Interesting touches include cobweb-like lace and lattice panels. Victorian nightwear is reworked and appears in ivory colored blouses, bed jackets and corsets. There are delicate pieces alongside tough denim jackets, and jeans are slashed or bleached while leather is distressed. Studs and eyelets toughen the look further adorning jeans and fitted jackets, and knits appear moth-eaten.

source: www.topshop.com

Model Moment: Fashion takes double

Fashion is in a constant search for fresh faces. This time they are on the prowl for the twin factor. Identical twins, especially, look so strong together they have a certain mysterious factor in their eyes and expression. Elite’s model twins Elena and Manuela Lazic have proven this right in their editorials together. Both of them were discovered after winning 3rd place at the Elite model Look France together last year.

Teen Vogue Aug 2009
new balance
photographer: Arthur Elgort
fashion editor: Beth Fenton


D Magazine 618
Due come noi due
Photographer: Camille Vivier

Another pair to watch is Gwen and Donna Loos at WW Models. They may not be exactly identical, thus explaining their different portfolios so far. Gwen already walked for Nina Ricci and Chanel, appearing in a lacoste editorial and the Philosophy Resort 2010 lookbook. However both of them are equally cute and fresh-faced, looking a little like hybrids of Caroline Trentini and Sophie Srej.

Gwen Loos at Nina Ricci

What I wonder about is that while twin models are really interesting, what are their selling points that will make their career take flight? Or what factor determines the success of one, or the fall of the other? No one knows, for sure, perhaps it is as unpredictable as what’s in and what’s out.

source: thefashionspot

Style Scout: Models off-duty

Sometimes the best of fashion week is seen off the runway. I do find streetstyle more inspiring and down-to-earth than some avant-garde designers' runway looks, which are meant to stay on the runway. The models' streetstyle introduce nothing new, but nothing short of chic too. Their back-to-basics outfits never go out of style as shown in the fashion week snaps below.

Tailored

Chanel's double-breasted blazer is one statement-making basic to appear effortlessly chic amidst the clamour and glamour of fashion week. Imogen Morris-Clarke shimmery minidress and black buttonless jacket stood out against a backdrop of European city lights.

Military

Military-style coats with brass buttons and checkered scarfs never fail to look chic and keep out of the wintry cold.

Leather

Black leather is everywhere- paired with graphic tees, checkered shirts or simply an all balck ensemble as worn by Kiki Kang.

Fur

Sara Blomqvist balanced her oversized fur coat with a waist-cinching belt and basic black leggings, while Skye Stracke's black fur-trimmed collar trench is a classic staple in a fall wardrobe.

source: thefashionspot, altamira nyc/teen vogue, maydele

Fresh Spreads: Headpieces

Exaggerating headpieces are the new head turners.

Vogue Russia Jan 09

At the Head

Ph: Tom Munro
Styling: Simon Robins
Model: Toni Garrn

Full ed: The Fashion Spot

The pastel colour scheme and make-up colours enables this spread to be so whimsical and pretty. This would not be so attractive without the matching berets and fedoras.

Tush #1/ 2009:

Chapeux - À - Porter

Ph: Armin Morbach

Styling: Katrin Gerhardy

Model: Kinee Diouf

Full ed: The Fashion Spot

It is indeed clever to classify each photo with quirky captions. Unlike the previous ed, this one really pays tribute to fashion's mad hatters and the most daring headpieces. I love it that they chose Kinee Douf as her dark skin is the ideal contrast for the milinery she adorned.

Teen Vogue March 09

Head Case

Ph: Daniel Jackson

Fashion editor: Marie Chaix

Models: Liu Wen and Yulia

Full ed: The Fashion Spot

This editorial is by far one of the best from Teen Vogue. The accessories and clothes are colourful and wild, and the headpieces are so youthful on both Liu Wen and Yulia.