October 2010

In The Battle of Style vs. Fashion, Who Wins?

by Emma Dibaja on October 29, 2010

I’ve thought about this long and hard. Where is the difference between fashion and style? I think I’ve reached an understanding about it with careful observation of people around me, how they look and what they find important.

Do you ever think that people just take fashion a tad bit too seriously? I do. Often. We could say that fashion has been a part of people’s lives for centuries, but has it ever signified as much as it does today? With a growing number of fashion-conscious people everywhere around us and with the importance that people place on fashion, it’s easy to get lost in the labyrinth that is the crazy world of fashion.

Blast From The Past: Renaissance and Medieval Shoes For Men and Women

by Emma Dibaja on October 27, 2010

There it was, a normal day just like any other, I was walking outside, running errands. I was surrounded by a wave of 21st century, fashion-hungry Barcelonians, who all looked like they had been moulded by the same machine. A sad, but very real street-view pretty much everywhere. But then, out of nowhere, I see something totally unexpected: The coolest and most unique pair of shoes I’ve seen in a long time.

Medieval leather ankle boots

So when I got back to my computer, I started digging out information about medieval shoes. I wanted to know the story behind these unique shoes that you don’t see walking pass you every day.

Massimo Dutti Fall/Winter 2010/2011 Collection: When Style Matters!

October 25, 2010

As I’ve mentioned on previous occasions, I’m a real fan of Massimo Dutti. Not only because it’s a slightly better and better-quality high-street brand, but also because I find their collections really stylish. Both the men’s and women’s collections always show a certain elegance and sophistication which is not that visible in today’s “disposable fashion”, [...]

The Comeback: Vintage Cloche Hats

October 21, 2010

It’s Autumn time and the days just seem to be getting colder. But unlike most people I know, I welcome winter and colder weather as that means that I finally start wearing hats. I’ve long been a fan of hats. I think hats really have some old-school sophistication about them that is difficult to transform [...]

Comfortable Fashion: Does It Exist?

October 19, 2010

If we think about comfortable clothes, what’s the first things that comes to your mind? I would probably say anything loose and practical, and what feels good on the skin. But then when I look at my wardrobe, why does so little correspond to my idea of comfort? All I see are clothes which are, [...]

Fullspot Watch in Review: Tried and Tested

October 17, 2010

A few months ago, I was introduced to an Italian brand that makes cool and fun watches. That brand is Fullspot. What attracted me most to the watches, was the unique concept behind them. It’s basically a clock face which you can put on to a strap of pretty much any colour. So, I did [...]

Rochas Spring 2011 RTW Collection Makes You Stand Out!

October 16, 2010

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I’ve once again stumbled upon a collection in which I saw something really inspiring. The designer is Marco Zanini, head designer of Rochas, and the collection is the Rochas Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear which showcased in Paris as part of the Paris Fashion Week. But much more than the actual collection, I was inspired by the [...]

Kate Moss for Topshop – The Last Collection: What Goes Up, Must Come Down

October 14, 2010

As we all know, Kate Moss has been designing for Topshop since 2007, and her, get this, 14th collection will be out 25th October. This collection will be her very last full collection for the brand, as confirmed by Sir Philip Green. The October release will include new designs as well as a few pieces [...]

The Story of The Unfashionable Green Leather Gloves

October 12, 2010

Last year, around this time, I was really enthusiastic about finding a lovely pair of green leather gloves. I don’t know why, but I was totally mesmerised by these green gloves I saw in a picture one day and from there onwards I couldn’t get my mind off the idea of finding a pair for [...]

Giorgio Armani Spring 2011 Collection: Come to the Dark Side!

October 10, 2010

I’ve always liked the darker shades when it comes to creating a stylish and lasting look. I think black, dark grays and blues make an outfit look more mysterious and interesting in a way, and with such a flattering tone, it can do wonders for just about anyone. Giorgio Armani Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection was [...]

CALLA HAYNES: Print Me Beautiful!

October 8, 2010

Since gaining valuable experience working for some of the world’s leading fashion designers, the likes of Nina Ricci and Rochas, Calla Haynes has become a treasure of the fashion industry and a real go-getter of unique print design. I came across CALLA quite recently and pretty randomly I may add. Her unique label comes from [...]

Don’t Let the Rain Stop You!

October 7, 2010

It’s October and soon will start the long days of rain that will, if you live in the south of Europe like I do, last until Spring, albeit on and off. Barcelona doesn’t see that much snow, so if something will come down from the sky, it will most probably be in the form of [...]

What’s a Healthy Dose of Fashion?

October 6, 2010

Is there such a thing as too much Fashion? 0

Not For the Faint-hearted: Double Monk Strap Shoes, For Women!

October 5, 2010

Originally a look sported by actual monks, and later on by laymen, double monk strap shoes are now seeing a real comeback. And with a style so eternal and classic, why not let women take a crack at it as well? In case you’re digging this look (as much as I am — and not [...]

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