Olivia De Berardinis
Due to my obsession with all things vintage, I absolutley love pin-up art! Olivia is an American pin-up artist whos work blends the past and present and is amazing! I love the vibrance and detail of every picture. Her original art has recently been made available for sale! Everyone should check her out at http://www.eolivia.com/Scripts/default.asp
obsession.
I have just bought another pair of glasses! This time it was some Celine originals, they have such a retro look. Bugeye.
Next on the list - Rayban Wayfarer glasses. Geek chic.
Identity Crisis...
"I wear my own kind of hat, but in doing so I am displaying my style to all of you, and in this I am responding to your self- display, even as you will respond to mine. The space of fashion is one in which we sustain a language together of signs and meanings, which is constantly changing, but which at any moment is the background needed to give our gestures the sense they have. If my hat can express my particular kind of cocky yet understated self- display, this is because of how the common language of style has evolved between us up to this point. My gesture can change it, and then your responding stylistic move will take its meaning from the new contour the language takes on. "This is taken from an essay titled "Fashion and Identity" by Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor. I strongly recommend you read it! It is an issue which always plays on my mind whether im under deadline churning out ideas, or simply flicking through a gossip mag filled with cold, over-styled, un-inspiring, robots hailed as our 'role models'. One carbon copy after another. Even social 'sub cultures' of today can hardly claim to be 'individual' purely because of the mass of fad trends and the disposal of the true meaning of the message you are expressing. As fashion is filtered through the industry why does the art fade?
We spend so much time and effort trying to label and identify due to fear of the unknown, yet the true essense and meaning of ones 'identity' seems to be a concept misplaced long ago, along with innovation and underwear...
media = the kill?
The New British kid on the Block
The December issue of Vogue features the amazing Ed Westwick. Not only is he a fantastic actor and the lead singer of indie rock band "The Filthy Youth", he happens to be drop dead gorgous and full off British attitude and style! The England-born actor channels alot of the mod look off set with his love of Fred Perry, band t-shirts and the faithful trilby (a far cry from his character Chuck Bass' style) and has the wit, charm and smouldering looks to accessorise it perfectly. I love him, and it seems im not the only one. Whether its Chuck Bass or Ed Westwick you love, its safe to say both of them are stylish and hot! I know whats my new desktop background. Swoon! Enjoy.
British bits and bobs
Check out some of the British inspired stuff I found in my bedroom! As I hung up my beloved Fred Perry tennis jumper (a vintage find) ready to put on the following day, I noticed all the British themed objects I have scattered around the flat, then I made my gorgous friend Saadia throw some of my clothes on and let me snap away!
My Fred Perry jumper, Beatles poster and clock!
Our rather British doormat and collection of brogues. These shoes do wonders for an outfit, perfect for jazzing up a plain ensemble.
Trying to throw together some British inspired looks. The bottom picture shows Saadia's gorge Vivienne Westwood houndstooth scarf.
This is a beautiful tweed jacket, the cut is really flattering and the gold buttons give it a vintage feel, paired with my Chanel 2.55 bag. Yes I know the bag isn't British but I think it goes perfectly with the look of the jacket!
I found this orange duffle coat buried deep in a sale, it is buy Annie Greenabelle and was an absolute bargain. I love the vibrant colour and tartan lining.
This is an old Topshop jacket I find myself throwing on every few months. Its got a gorgous shape and bow detail, the shoulders are very sharp and very 'now'.

My silver Vivienne Westwood necklace which I adore!
And Finally, Julie is in my class at uni and when I seen her stroll in wearing this outfit I had to beg for her to let me take her picture. This is a tweed Zara blazer (I adore the elbow patches) teamed with black skinnies and amazing brown biker boots, very country chic.
I will be sure to get pictures of all British themed or inspired outfits, objects or generally anything I see!
Beautifully British; Sienna Miller
The British/American actress denying her American origins, has become a fashion icon in her adoptive country adopting a boho-chic style self imposed without any stylist’s consultancy.
For the “every day” outfits Sienna approaches a bohemian look extremely charming and relaxed but also very hip. The most popular items in Sienna’s outfits are leather jackets; cardigans, jerseys, skinny jeans, denim mini skirt or contrary, long gipsy skirts in hippie style combined with velour boots and oversized bags, all perfectly associated to create a feminine but fashionable look. Sienna combines fabulous scarves with colorful beads, large sunglasses and the so famous Fedora hat she loves the most.
The beautiful actress wears miniskirts one day and “garcons” outfits the next with white shirt, vest and of course a slender tie. After she played Edie Sedgwick the 60’s idol, (another of my fashion icons) Sienna started wearing the same 3/4 sleeve jackets ,mini skirts and dresses, bootees and even the short hair cut which she worked amazingly.
Under the spot light and on the red carpet the gorgeous blonde is always on the line with the event she is attending. Her outfits are always glamorous and refined but in the same time always her style. The most popular of her choices are the fairy style dresses, white, grey or silver, pastel silk dresses but also slender purple or black outfits like the black boudoir dress by Stella McCartney that she wore at the premiere of the movie “Casanova”.
The 60’s trends are present also in these outfits. Large chandelier earrings, wide bracelets and a perfectly picked envelope bag are exactly the touch that makes her stand out as a fashion icon.
Sienna has favorite designers like Mathew Williamson (whom she is best friends with) and Marchesa as well as famous brands like Chanel.
As for the make-up and hair Sienna is very much into minimalist style. She likes to wear her natural beauty (freckles and all) underlined with a drop of mascara and lip-gloss. Her hair is styled in soft curls/tousled or caught is a loose stylish bun. Sienna’s style became so popular that all over the web are sites preaching her style teaching ladies how to dress like their fashion icon.
Not only that, she owns fashion label twenty8twelve with her sister Savannah. Sienna’s line features jeans, dresses and jackets. The actress is a graduate of a London design school, her line was likely reflect her education; Sienna: “We wanted to create that London world that feels inaccessible.” Sienna’s sister Savannah is a co-designer. Pepe jeans owner Carlos Ortega is the money man. The label has went from strength to strength and has hosted shows and London fashion week, as well as being worn by some current stars such as Blake Lively.
Miss Miller has shot to fame over the last few years, impressing both the film and fashion industry with her beauty and innovation. Below, are some of the fabulous magazine covers she has shot that have now become iconic.
As her relationship with Jude Law hits the headlines, Sienna is penned by the media as the queen of boho. Where would she be without her LV leopard print scarf and Raybans!
A perfect example of a Miss Miller daytime look, I love how the pillar-box red ankle boots pop against the grey skinnies. Also, the bottom picture summarises in a very plain way why I adore this lady smart, classic and stylish.
As she chops her hair for her role as Edie Sedgwick, Sienna stays firmly on the fashion pulse.
Turning heads on the red carpet, Sienna is polished perfection. I especially love the red feathered Valentino gown, no-one else could of pulled it off.
Those hotpants. Scrutinised by the media and public. Again, only Sienna.
Sienna's 2009 style seems to be changing and surprise surprise its a success! She is slowly ditching the boho chic and travelling in a more polished and classic direction. Her outfits are clean-cut yet high fashion, she has made the wise choice of moving on from her 'thrown together' look. Yes ladies, there comes an age where we all need to give up on the bed-head style and realise we don't always look so great after rolling out of bed, lighting up a cigarette and throwing something on.
She's fearless when changing her look for different roles.
Alot of Sienna's outfits are heavily influenced by retro fashion.
Whether you love her or hate her, Sienna Miller has made a great impression on the fashion idustry. I personally cannot fault the girl, she is by far one of the best dressed celebs around. She is someone who clearly has a lot of talent and knowledge within the industry and uses it to the best of her ability. Always looking fresh and fashionable, she is not afraid to take risks. Go Sienna!
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