November 2010

Isabel Herrera to Showcase Her New Jewellery Collection

by Emma Dibaja on November 29, 2010

Isabel Herrera earrings

Some of you might remember how on one summer’s evening, a few months back, I had the great pleasure of meeting jewellery designer Isabel Herrera. I was invited to see her workshop in Raval, a particular area of Barcelona, where she does all her designwork and the actual crafting of her beautiful and unique jewellery.

The Blurring Line Between Masculinity and Femininity

by Emma Dibaja on November 24, 2010

The striking masculinity and femininity on the catwalk

Unisex styles: Styles that can be sported by both men and women; styles that don’t have a particularly feminine or masculine look. Or do they?

The style of the moment for women’s clothes, while keeping to a certain femininity, is shifting to a much more masculine outlook. This can be seen in outer apparel, trousers, jeans and shoes alike. So why this change in style? Is our society putting a pressure on women to start looking more like men? As we all know, women are gaining a lot more rights in the world we live in, but does that mean that we should also start dressing and looking more like men?

What Happens When Fashion Meets Code of Conduct?

November 20, 2010

What I find nice about the city I live in, which is Barcelona, is the fact that you can see so many different styles with the people living here. Depending on the area of the city you’re in or the setting and occasion, you can find people sporting all types of trends and styles. And [...]

Rubies are Forever

November 15, 2010

I’ve long had a fascination towards gems. I find them interesting and I like to discover more things about these magnificent stones. The gemstones that tickle my curiosity the most are diamonds, of course, and rubies. Diamonds are a better known stone for most people, and it’s particularly for that reason that I find rubies [...]

Style Tip of The Day: Plaid with Animal Print

November 12, 2010

Are you a person who likes to try different combinations with the clothes and colours you wear? If you’re adventurous with your style, like I am, here’s a combination to try out: Plaid with animal print. I know it might sound strange, but you’d be surprised how well the two work together. For example, if [...]

The Finest Quality From Repossi Joailliers

November 8, 2010

As you might have gathered already, I’m all about discovering new talent. I’m most drawn to smaller names and brands who have something different and new to say. So when I came across Repossi Joailliars, even though they might have been around for some time now, I couldn’t resist but to let you in on [...]

Is Fashion Just An Illusion?

November 5, 2010

Could we say that all of the things we wear have a practical purpose? And more importantly, where do you think the line is with keeping up with the latest trends and practical daily living? What is the purpose of fashion? More often than not, when I’m walking in the city, making my way through, [...]

The Worst Trend of the Century: Leggings

November 1, 2010

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Are you not amazed by the incredible popularity of leggings? I for one often ask myself, how could anything so ugly become such a huge trend? And it doesn’t stop there, as now you can even find leggings that are made to look like jeans, but which are in fact just leggings. These go by [...]