Friday, February 22, 2013

Spotlight on: Ricki Hall

London based Model Ricki Hall made a name due to his delectable style. He has the beard, what are described as most photogenic tattoos and made it big due to having such a distinctive look. 

The things that struck me most when I first saw his photos were two things, his beard and tattoos were one, obviously... and the other was the way he brings his attitude and character to the focus in the picture. He photographs well, no doubt - duh, model!- but most of all, the inherent style in his own persona does. In my research, something that stood out was that he has such a distinctive attitude to life. He might seem arrogant to few, direct, rude to others, but all in all he seems like quite the character.




Overall, Ricki Hall is one of the few who made Tattoos popular in high fashion. In fact, one of the first things I thought when I discovered him was that he was so different from other male models you see on the catwalk. Having said that, his look is quite editorial. On the catwalk it's different, its the clothes that have to shine, not the model per se. And Ricki Hall, well, his personality does steal the spotlight a tiny bit.





All in all, he definitely seems like a very interesting person. Likes to run, has stopped drinking recently and he does quite seem like a laid back, relaxed person all in all. His describes his style as minimal and easy to chuck on, favouring skinny jeans and Doc Martens especially. In an interview with My Portis Wasp, Ricki also mentions a friend, Jimmy Q, who he describes as a model who "has such a look it almost hurts". He is most definitely right.






Thursday, February 21, 2013

Quick Outfit of the Day

This was literally a whole day outfit: I had a couple of classes at Uni in the morning, after that I had to go and take some photos for a Site Analysis (Re Bus Shelter Design Assignment. aa! ), went home and played some piano. Walked it to piano lesson, walked it back and then took some outfit posts since the house was empty and quiet and I didn't feel like sitting at my desk just yet.  



It is a very typical Uni/Casual Outfit. I'm not very fond of jeans so in the mornings I usually throw on a  body-con skirt/shorts + tights and then I play around with the upper half. :) 

What I'm wearing in more detail:
Zara Blazer
Zara Floral Shirt
Zara Ankle Boots
Pull and Bear Body-con skirt
Scarf I got from Italy

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Valentino Couture SS13



Thanks to the Dazed and Confused Facebook pictures, in my near complete hibernation during the exam period I got to see some snaps of the Valentino Couture SS13. They're all backstage photos and that's one of the things I like best about these photos, they have more character. On the catwalk, it's all about the clothes, with good reason, but backstage, you get to see a bit of the people characterising the clothes too.



 I love Valentino because the clothes always have that ethereal beauty to them, at least to me. I was obsessed with drawing and painting fairies when I was younger so this takes me back to that. The collection seems to be characterized by two element types. There's the almost strict, geometric lines that twirl into classy looking swirls that remind me a bit of long twirling leaves and flowers. Like the white on white embossed numbers or the sheer and black lining over white underlays. I love these pieces because they have structure despite the flowery feel.  

The other type is the embroidered flowery mesh kind of thing. The flowing, abstract kind like the photo below. These numbers are less strict, more flouncy, light and airy. 

As Dazed and Confused wrote in this article, this collection is one of those which seems to translate "the beauty of the outdoors", indoors. 

       

       

Tina x

Friday, August 17, 2012

Nose and Chain Earring, really?

Before I risk going into a rant this early in the morning (it's not that early but it sure feels like it), I shall insert a picture. I came across this on the ASOS site whilst browsing around for a few pieces of jewellery.

Picture taken from here.

And for yet another time I repeat to myself, erm, WHAT? 

Now maybe, maybe this is just me. It might be that I've been out of touch for a while and missed completely the introduction of such an accessory/jewellery... thing. However, I can say that I do not like it. It looks awkward for one thing, and is just one flailing gesture away of being a potentially disastrous accessory. 

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Be Right Back!

I already haven't been posting this month, but these two weeks there's no chance I'll be able to do so either. I'll be back after the 20th of June, which is when I have my Design Review (eep!).
In the mean time you can check out my tumblr, 'cause I have been and probably will continue posting there for the time being. :)


Tina x
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