Fashion in times of crises - best 9 of 2009

One word can describe the year best and it is surely the word "crisis". In times of crises though the creativeness and inspiration flourish and this year has proved it. The 9 most memorable things in 2009 fashion, which I do hope will stay for long are:
Nine: Massive jewelry.
Eight: Return of the leather.
Seven: Over-the-knee boots. Six: The return of the supermodels - Claudia, Naomi, Amber, Helena are back and more gorgeous than ever.
Five: The new supermodels - Freja Beha Ericsen, Anja Rubik, Lara Stone, Lily Donaldson & more. Four: The old prints in new interpretation - zebra, leopard, houndstooth can be so stylish.

Three: Geometry, assymetry and new fashion architecture.

Two: The rock-chic look - gave the true power of fashion, hope will stay at least for 2010.

One: The success of the new designers in the old houses - Decarnin for Balmain, Bailey for Burberry, Gianini for Gucci, Elbaz for Lanvin.
Photos by: www.fashiongonerogie.com.

Neutral power

Phi and Alexander Wang

Burberry Prorsum, Givenchy, Herve Leger (the original)

Neutral colors will set the pace of 2010 to a more tranquil and composed rhythm, though with a touch of decisiveness and vigour, typical for military style. One is sure the trench and drapperies are back with unseen power thanks to Christopher Bailey and his S/S collection for Burberry Prorsum. The more military touch, given by Balmain, is interpreted in neutrals by Phi and Alexander Wang, also in Burberry with power shoulders, zips and belts (presented in the February photosession for Vogue Nippon).

Photos by www.fashiongonerogue.com and www.style.com.

My girl Lara and the size issue

"I've never thought of Lara as fat", says Mario Testino, "It's just a matter of different shapes". And Lara proved this year that shape DOES MATTER in the world of fashion. Even Karl Lagerfeld, known to be a strong supporter of skinny models on the catwalks, adores her. She struggled to be a size 4 model in the world of 0 and her story is depicted in a touching way in the January issue of US Vogue.

The size problem is a major theme of the last issue of V Magazine with a wonderful photo session on the topic by Terry Richardson. The conclusion is -girls be proud of your curves!

Photos by www.fashiongonerogue.com.

Part 3 - the accents

Every holiday outfit should have its accents - whether it's jewelry, color, glitters or fabrics, there should be something to catch the eye in a stylish and unostentatious manner as the nose - the odour of good red wine. If you prefer not to count on piles of jewelry, then "risk" with some color. Black is back, but if you do not want to look like going to a funeral, put some white for a classic and unmistakeable combination.

Another great accent for the holiday season is red. You should be cautious with red because it is too daring, sexy and edgy color. But socks, tights, shoes and of course red lipstick are a holiday's must.

This year metalic glitters, embroideries, laces are back. Sometimes they come too much, but never during the holiday season. So put your LBD, some glitter, some red and rock the party :)

Photos by www.hm.com, www.trendnista.com, www.netaporter.com, www.stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se, www.style.com.

The party must haves - part 2 LBD

Yesterday I finally watched Coco avant Chanel (highly recommend it ), and there was a scene when the young Coco would be introduced to English high society, all covered up with tones of pale clothes, fabrics, laces, heavy necklaces, pearls, feathers, hats, and she chosed to wear a simple black dress with a touch of lace. Everybody stared at her and yes, she was beautiful.
Nowadays the LBD is a part of every woman wardrobe. Still it has been put aside the last couple of years, but finally regained power. For this holiday season the LBD is a must - and I recommend it to be over the knee, following the body shapes, with asymetric cuts or some lace for more sexy appearance.
Photos by www.netaporter.com and www.jakandjil.com.

Holiday season - the party must haves (part 1 - accessories)

During the holiday season the intensity of parties is high. Whether invited to a company, home or club party, you should always be impressing, still keeping in mind that should never look as a christmas tree. The accessories are may be the trickiest of all - especially this winter season when we have seen almost everything in the world of accesories on the catwalks. If you are daring enough you may choose necklaces from pearls to corals, from watches to lipsticks. If you prefer to be mоrе mysterious then accessorize only your hands - with bracelets, rings and matching nail polish. Best examples from runaway shows (clockwise) - rings (Alexander McQueen), necklace with watches and next pic- hat and shawl (Dolce & Gabanna), rings, clutch and famous mint nailpolish by Chanel, lipstick necklace again by Dolce & Gabanna, Burberry Prorsum bracelet, again mint accessories by Chanel and coral necklace by Dolce & Gabanna.
Another quite trendy accessory for this holiday season are the feathers in the hair. Seen in the Lanvin F/W collection, the feather accessories have been multiplied by H&M and promoted by Zara for an ultimate holiday party look.
Photos by www.style.com and ww.zara.com.

The ad campaigns of 2009

This is my top 3 of ad campaigns for 2009. Perhaps may current obsession with over-the-knee boots determines the third place, which goes to Mario Sorrenti and his seductive campaign for Cezare Paccioti. The second one - Inez & Vinoodh for Gucci, just can't be disregarded with all my fav models and that rock, cool and stylish looks. The best campaign, Lara is there YES, is photoshooted by Mert & Marcus for Dsquared. Това е моят топ 3 на най-добрите рекламни кампании за 2009. Предполагам, че обсебването ми напоследък с ботуши над коляното предопредели третото място за съблазнителната кампания на , заснета от Марио Соренти. на второ място - рекламата на Gucci от Inez & Vinoodh, просто не може да не бъде включена предвид участието на всички мои любими модели. Най-добрата камапния (отново с Лара) е дело на Mert & Marcus за Dsquared.
Photos by www.fashiongonerogue.com.

The dresses of 2009

This year it was all about the dresses - short or long, sexy or modest, tight or sheer, sparkling or coarse. Some dresses played the central role of an inspiration to various photographers, stylists and artists. Presenting you my three best examples of emblematic dresses - one by Dolce and Gabanna and two similar looking Balmain's.Photos by www.style.com and www.fashiongonerogue.com.

Ponytails

The loosely braided ponytails would be another season's must - Alexander Wang introduced strongly that trend in his S/S 2010 collection. Now the January issue of US Vogue while presenting the best from utility jackets for next season, uses the ponytail vision for a careless and expressive look (model - Kasya Strauss, styled by Tonne Goodman, photographed by David Sims).

Photos by www.fashiongonerogue.com and www.style.com.

Свободно преплетената опашка на рибена кост ще бъде фаворит този сезон - Александър Уонг е отговорен в най-голяма степен за популяризирането на тази тенденция в представената от него колекция за пролетта и лятото на 2010 г. В януарския брой на списание "Вог" заедно с представянето на най-доброто от конвенционалните сака за сезона, визията на "рибената кост" е широко застъпена за един небрежен и експресивен вид.

Dots everywhere

As a great fan of stockings, tights and sheers I could not miss the upcoming trend of dotted stockings. From streetstyle blogs through Balenciaga's ad campaign to the ready-to-wear sector, there are dots everywhere. Като голям фен на чорапите, не мога да пропусна идващата с пълна сила тенденция на чорапогащници на точки. Точките са навсякъде - от блогове за улична мода през рекламната кампания на Balenciaga до масовите марки.

Photos by www.stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se and www.zara.com.

Accessorize

Again some pearls and diamonds and again gorgeous Lara. This time in the December issue of Vogue Paris, accessorized by Carine Roitfield and photographed by Cedric Buchet.
Photos by www.fashiongonerogue.com.

Pearl seduction

A-morir keeps along with the latest trends and offers exquisite glasses with pearls, a wonderful and stylish present for the upcoming holidays. If the glasses are too much for you, H&M seduces with Chanel Iman, a strawberry and a lot of pearls for this holiday season. One is sure - the pearls would give a stylish touch to your party outfit whatever form they took of.A-morir продължава да следва последните тенденции и този път предлага очила, декорирани с перли като стилен подарък за идващте празници. Ако очилата ви идват в повече, H&M съблазнява с Шанел Иман, ягодка и много перли. Едно е сигурно - перлите ще придадат стилен акцент на парти аутфита, под каквато и форма да са.
Photos by www.fashiongonerogue.com and www.karmaloop.com.

Tribal

Improvizations of the tribal trend for the next year include colorful patterns and massive accessories, ripped and cut pieces, studs and power waste belts, wooden platforms and savage look. The best examples of contemporary tribal patterns for S/S 2010 presented Lanvin, Rodarte and Givenchy.

Импровизациите на "племенния тренд" за следващата година включват цветни щампи и масивни аксесоари, скъсани и нарязани модели, капси и внушителни колани, опасващи талията, дървени платформи и дивашки вид. Най-добрите примери за съвременни племенни мотиви бяха представени в ревютата пролет-лято 2010 на Lanvin, Rodarte и Givenchy. Photos http://www.style.com/ and http://www.trendnista.com/.

And here is a part of my precious collection of tribal accessories from various places, materials and brands (H&M ring, Bershka studded earrings, Sfera studded necklace). А това е част от моята ценна колекция от "племенни" аксесоари от различни места, материали и марки.

It's all about the details

Burberry Prorsum S/S 2010 Gucci S/S 2010
Gorgeous Lanvin S/S 2010

Philip Lim S/S 2010.

Some selection of the most impressing accessories, shoes and bags for spring and summer of 2010.

Photos by www.style.com.

The colour of 2010

According to Pantone, which sets the colours in fashion industry, the colour of 2010 is turquoise. It was an obvious choice, explains the Pantone's CEO, as "it makes people think of being on vacation". Only few designers dared to use the "vacation" colour in S/S 2010 collections, but at least you may count on plenty of available turquoise accessories.
Turquoise in street style and accessories. Some inspiring examples by Temperly London, Versace, Roland Mouret and Celine.
Photos by http://www.style.com/ and http://www.netaporter.com/.

Height top

Though preferring high heels to sneakers, I must confess that sometimes everyone, even the worst fashion addict (as Victoria Beckam), needs to feel the ground :) Comfortable, easy and chic...some really good street style examples from Supra, Hellz Bellz + Reebok, Christian Loubotin, Converse and DC shoes (clockwise).

Въпреки че определено предпочитам обувки на висок ток пред кецове, трябва да призная, че понякога дори най-големият последовател на модните тенденции (като Виктория Бекъм) се нуждае да слезе на земята. Удобни, леки и шик...няколко наистина добри модела, представени от Supra, Hellz Bellz +Reebok, Christian Loubotin, Converse и DC shoes (по часовниковата стрелка).

Decoration

Saturday pearl mood

Recently the pearl inspiration has hit me again....I am experimenting with some old pearl necklaces, a birthday gift bracelet with black pearls that today totally transformed, as well as a fav Mango wing necklace to which also added a touch of pearls. These are the results. Наскоро "перленото вдъхновение" отново ме сполетя...Експериментирам с няколко стари перлени огърлици, гривна с черни перли, подарък за мой рожден ден, която днес напълно трансформирах, както и едно старо любимо колие от Манго с крила, към което добавих малко перли. Това са резултатите.

Burberry Prorsum Pre-fall 2010

Once again great Christopher Bailey.
Pics by www.style.com

My current inspiration

Black and white, leather, studs, asymetry, cuts, power shoulders, masculine look...

Balmain, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Ann Demeulemaeester, Givenchy, Lanvin, Herve Leger...
Photos by www.style.com

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working" Picasso

I chose that quote of Picasso for the motto of my blog as I consider inpsiration as the most valuable thing for every artist. The inspiration though, is not a part of every day life... In order to encourage the inspiration, one has to be active, to work in a certain direction, to be consistent and open-minded and the inspiration would surely come...My inspiration is fashion...

Избрах мисълта на Пикасо "Вдъхновението съществува, но трябва да се срещне, докато работиш" за мото на блога, тъй като смятам, че вдъхновението е най-ценното нещо за всеки творец. Вдъхновението обаче, не е част от нашето ежедневие...За да насърчим вдъхновението, всеки един от нас трябва да бъде активен, да работи в определена посока, да бъде последователен и отворен към новостите и вдъхновението със сигурност ще дойде...Моето вдъхновение е модата...