tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75422636573374584032024-03-14T02:58:20.710+00:00Obsessions by GessicaGessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-39472923816765919582017-02-23T10:19:00.000+00:002017-02-23T10:19:50.871+00:00The Dapper Men Of The Congo <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Les Sapeurs is their name and fashion is their game where colour has no shame. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #33333c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These are a group of Congolese men who love to dress like a million bucks — even though they live in poverty</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #33333c; font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "nimbus sans l" , sans-serif; font-size: 21.99995994567871px;">. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Their tradition has been around for a long time and you may very well know of them. Right now I'm a little obsessed with them which prompted me to post this little article. Please be sure to watch the 5 minute Guinness documentary at the bottom of this post. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These uber stylish men became quite well known around the world after the Guinness documentary was released in 2014. </span><span style="color: #33333c; font-family: inherit;">The term sapeurs comes from the original French name for the club the men belong to: Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (SAPE), which translates loosely as the Society of Elegant Persons of the Congo.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #33333c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The tradition began in the 1920s, when the Republic of Congo was still a French colony. Many Congolese people were fascinated with French sophistication and decided to emulate the styles. They adapted it and slowly made it into something of their own where colour and accessories are two rules that must be adopted. And as you can see, they certainly have made style something of their own. </span></span><br />
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In present day Brazzaville, les sapeurs spend big money on looking smart and dapper. They spend thousands of dollars on designer outfits and shoes. YSL, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Kenzo are only some of the designers they cherish. Crocodile skin shoes, gold cuff links, hand crafted belt buckles are only a few of accessories they spend their savings on. These men are normal civilians: from carpenters, taxi drivers, policemen to street vendors and miners who live in one of the poorest countries on earth, with more than half of the population living below the poverty line and the average yearly income is $4500. </div>
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However it's their passion, a way of expressing their character and individuality, and most make sacrifices to purchase these special pieces. They believe they won't have a future elsewhere and are therefore making the most of their life amongst the poverty stricken streets. They want to shine in such harsh environments and when they gather together on the streets, in bars or in their own little private gatherings they have a wonderful time. I don't blame them.<br />
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<span style="color: #33333c; font-family: inherit;">They are an extraordinary, peaceful group of men who just want to live life and have fun. We in the western world could certainly learn a thing or two from them. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #33333c; font-family: inherit;">Please watch this gorgeous 5 minute documentary. </span><br />
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-10981059043114278572015-06-16T05:36:00.000+01:002015-06-16T05:36:18.614+01:00Ron Isaacs' Art of Illusion <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is hard to believe that the sculptures you see below are made of plywood. The fashion + flowery art pieces are the creations of <a href="http://snyderman-works.com/artists/101" target="_blank">Ron Isaacs</a>, the American artist who has had a 30+ year passion for making these intricate three dimensional wall hangings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From a far, they look like starched dresses and painted leaves. Take a closer look, you will see the fabric, leaves and branches are carefully constructed pieces made from Finnish birch plywood. Combining Trompe L'oeil painting with intricate wood assembly, his aim is to have you question what you are really seeing. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<i>I am still fascinated by the old simple idea of resemblance, the very first idea of art after tools and shelter: That an object made of one material can take on the outward appearance and therefore some of the "reality" of another,”</i> explains Isaacs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">His three primary recurring subjects over the years are vintage clothing for the way they continue the life of the past into the present; plant materials in the form of sticks, leaves and flowers; and found objects. He goes on to say <i>"they combine in appropriate or surprising juxtapositions, sometimes purely as a visual poem of sorts and sometimes as an image with real psychological resonance."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">I am still in awe at how real these pieces look. So much fabulous talent out there in this wonderful world and I am happy to share some of it with you. I hope you enjoyed. See you next time.</span></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-8343064819301637022015-06-02T10:01:00.000+01:002015-06-02T10:12:28.966+01:00Bohemian Decor<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A bohemian at heart, my love of all things boho does not just stop at fashion. It extends to decor, furniture, colours, accessories, fabrics, nature...anything really that seem to have the free-spirited feel about it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bohemian decor can be elegant, shabby chic, OTT baroque, or rustic. There are no rules yet there are rules to boho decor if that makes any sense?. The main rule for me is 'mismatching' items. The no rule for me is injecting my 'own personal' style: whether it's colour or minimal colour, crochet, fur, candles, flowers, intricately carved or painted items, shells, macrame, plants, gold, vintage or new furniture, art, wall hangings etc etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I like a variety of bohemian styles, from the pure white look, to rustic and through to the bold and colourful gypsy style, I decided to share with you what my favourite bohemian inspirations are. Enjoy :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With 238,000 Instagram followers, Brazilian artist Rafael Mantesso has certainly captured some attention, or should I say his pooch has. A bull terrier named Jimmy Choo (yes after the famous shoe and accessories designer).</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following a divorce that left him with nothing but blank white walls and the company of his dog Jimmy Choo, Mantesso went about filling the walls with illustrations using Jimmy as his muse for the drawings. He turned his personal misfortune into something comical and fun. Drawings such as Jimmy singing, having a shower, playing DJ decks, sleeping, playing dress-ups and much more have made it on his walls. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He photographed them and posted them on Instagram. When they started gaining worldwide attention, Jimmy Choo (the designer) came across the images and couldn't resist collaborating with the artist and dog for his Pre-Fall 2015 collection. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a brand statement Ms Choo said "All of a sudden, I had friends from all over the world forwarding me links to Rafael's enchanting work featuring his loveable English bull terrier, Jimmy Choo. I was instantly charmed by the way he animated his captivating dog into his artwork, I had never seen anything like it! His work is so playful, clever and witty, and we struck up an immediate friendship on line. I just knew that I had to incorporate his work into a collection". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The collection sees Mantesso's designs on bags, purses, clutches and iPhone cases. The theme revolves around a day in the life of a Jimmy the dog, leading an extravagant lifestyle. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And just for fun, Choo designed a dog collar.....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To celebrate this fun collection, Choo released an animated film created by London based animator Jo Ratcliffe, that tells the story of a day in the life of celebrity pooch Jimmy Choo. Watch this fabulous short video below....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">So cute, So much fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a clever, talented man. For the lonely out in the world, this is an inspiration: to know that time on your hands and a sad heart can be a good thing. I wonder if Jimmy the dog knows he is famous and Mantesso's wife is kicking herself :-))</span></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-89263684965673267902015-04-14T07:36:00.002+01:002015-04-14T07:38:44.258+01:00The Kings of Mad Fashion<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether you prefer to call it bizarre, mad, expressive or art, many designers when showcasing their Haute Couture collections on the catwalk tend to throw in a series of crazy fashion ensembles amongst it all. These pieces are generally not wearable, instead they are for show to re-iterate to the world how their genius, extraordinary minds work. They are made to wow you and convince you of their brilliance. For many the Haute Couture show is all about bringing their art to life. Designers that come to mind are Lacroix, Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano for Dior, Vivien Westwood only to name a few. There is no question in my mind, their mind blowing pieces are 'art'. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the years I've collected a photo album of my favourite non-wearable art. Garments, shoes or head pieces that are made of tyres, feathers, paper, gold, butterflies, trash etc. I just love the brilliance of it all and I'd like to share some with you. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">For those that haven't seen my latest post on Style by Gessica, <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/uncategorized/wearing-black-differently-corporate-world/" target="_blank">"Wearing Black Differently to Work"</a> then please click on the title and read away.</span></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-86220222009193634132015-03-12T02:37:00.001+00:002015-03-12T04:50:36.383+00:00The Art of Flamenco<div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flamenco is not just a dance or the clothes or the music. It's the feeling. It gives you a certain sexy buzz when you let the music go through you. Poetic, intense, passionate, is how I describe the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco" target="_blank">Flamenco</a>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I saw my first flamenco dance in Seville, I was hooked. I went several more times whilst living in Barcelona. It is not that I wished to be a flamenco dancer, it was being immersed in the whole theatre of it all. The vibrant foot moves, the elegant hand movements and the expressions on their faces that had me enthralled....plus of course the flamboyant dresses. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The history of Flamenco has only been documented for the past two hundred years or so, and anything prior to this time is open to debate. It is thought to have been born in the 18th century through the Romani(gypsy) people of Spain in the southern region of Andalusia. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One thing we can be sure of is that flamenco in its original form was only voice, a cry or chant accompanied only by the rhythm which would be beaten out on the floor by a wooden staff or cane.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These styles are known as <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Palo Secos</em>, or dry styles, and they are the oldest forms of song known today. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The flamenco is a highly expressive music and dance movement with various elements to it. It is a combination of singing(cante), guitar playing(toque), dance(baile), and hell raising(jaleo) which involves the hand clapping(palmas), foot stomping, finger snapping and shouts of encouragement. The dance itself is a solo performance, characterised by hand clapping, percussive footwork, and graceful hand, arm and body movements. It is a deeply passionate dance which you can see on the face of the dancers(bailaores or bailaoras): expressions of suffering, love and pain.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A dancer will often stand still and free of any expression for the first few moments of the song. As he or she begins to feel the music, the dancer usually begins a steady beat of loud hand clapping. Then as the emotion builds, the dancer will begin the intense dance. Castanets are sometimes held for clicking, and folding fans used on occasion for visual impact. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The hand clapping is an art in itself, and although it may look easy, it is not. If you have ever watched a flamenco dance, you will see the clapper(palmeros) to the side weaving intricate rhythms around the song and collaborating cleverly with the dancer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The zapateado is the tap dance style of footwork, where the dancers demonstrate the skill with their feet. The noise created by this and the palmeros will be ringing in your ears long after you have left the Tablao. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the gypsies arrived in Andalusia from India in the 15th century, they brought with them many song, dance and fashion styles that have strong Indian connections. At this time Andalusia was still under Arab rule, and along with the Jews and the Moors, the gypsies were soon to be persecuted by the Catholics.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strict laws, restrictions and persecutions resulted in many gypsies, Jews and Moors taking refuge in the mountain areas. These different cultures lived in relative harmony for many years, and the fusion of their music and dances are what we know today as flamenco.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the eighteenth century attitude towards the gypsies changed considerably,which resulted in numerous bands of gypsies descending on the small villages and towns, bringing with them their exciting, seductive music- flamenco. The rest is history. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There have been quite a few famous Flamenco dancers over time.One that stands out is <a href="http://www.amazingwomeninhistory.com/carmen-amaya-queen-of-gypsies-flamenco-dancer/" target="_blank">Carmen Amaya</a>, probably the most famous of her generation. Named Queen of the Gypsies: "<i>She was from the race of the rebels, of those people who stray from the beaten track and ordinary rules, who only show that there is suffering in their dancing, like there is suffering in existence, and a rage for living. It is a dance that is marked by fire, whose thirst could only be quenched through death.</i>"<i> Patrick Bensard, directore and founder of French Cinematheque of Dance. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Although I have concentrated on female dancers/images here, the male dancers are just as spectacular to watch, some times even more. One famous modern dancer that comes to mind is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaqu%C3%ADn_Cort%C3%A9s" target="_blank">Joaquin Cortes</a>. Exceptional. </span></div>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">It doesn't stop at these two. There are and have been many fantastic flamenco dancers. Some of my favourites are Antonio Gades, Luis de Luis, Jose Maya and Christina Hoyos. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The dance is art and these photos show that. If you have had or have in the future, the pleasure of seeing a flamenco show live, you will know what I mean when I say, it is the "feeling'.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">To finish off this post, please click on the youtube video link below and enjoy a series of flamenco dances from the Ballet Nacional de Espana. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 26px;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Sinclair’s art is dark and seductive, baroque and symbolic. Her multilayered photographs subtly present contemporary notions of fashion and beauty through innovative digital media, whilst restoring antique notions of classicism, elegance and luxury." From her website</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would also add theatrical, fantastical and imaginative to the description above of award winning artist and photographer <a href="https://alexiasinclair.com/" target="_blank">Alexia Sinclair's</a> stunning work. I can't remember when I first came across her work, but I do remember thinking wow, as a person also obsessed with the Baroque era. When I heard through a friend of her latest <a href="https://alexiasinclair.com/exhibitions" target="_blank">exhibition</a> 'Rococo' on now in Sydney until the 8th March, I was so excited I decided to write this post. Coincidentally, The Australian Financial Review also wrote a piece on her work last weekend. Like they say great minds think alike!</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you read the AFR article, great. If you visit her exhibition, even better. If not browse here and be enchanted by Alexia's work.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just love her historical references in all her work. Such as her latest exhibition Rococo, inspired by Louis XV's famous flamboyant mistress <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_de_Pompadour" target="_blank">Madam de Pompadour</a>, who as an exceptional artist herself decorated her homes and gardens with porcelain flowers. Madam de Pompadour was a fascinating woman with many extraordinary talents which is another reason why I am interested in this particular exhibition. I often refer to her fashion sense when I am making my creations. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alexia considers herself a digital artist. Yet I feel she is more than that. A mixed media artist maybe? combining, set design, fashion, photography, history and digital. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All her photographs are taken in her studio, and each set is designed and created by her. The clothes on the models are even sewn by herself. Then she photographs them. I am guessing there would be little sleep in her life. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel I resonate with her as I know how long creating something you are so passionate about takes. When I am in my studio creating my <a href="http://obsessionsbygessica.blogspot.com.au/p/mannequins.html" target="_blank">theatrical mannequins</a> I can get lost for days. (anyway more on my latest ones at a later date!). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apart from Rococo series, Alexia has had great success with her other collections which again seem to be influenced by famous historical people, architecture and mainly Europe. Below are some of my favourite pieces of her previous works. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a reminder to view my blog <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/" target="_blank">stylebygessica</a> for fashion inspiration.</span></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-32876691880935199982015-02-03T06:03:00.000+00:002015-02-04T01:17:02.083+00:00The Unexpected Charm of Valparaiso Chile<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Valparaiso how absurd you are. You haven't combed your hair, you've never had time to get dressed, life has always surprised you." Pablo Neruda</span></div>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a two hour drive from Santiago, this gritty and semi chaotic Chilean seaside city had me hooked as soon as I entered it. What had me captivated with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valpara%C3%ADso" target="_blank">Valparaiso</a> was the vibrant, eclectic life going on in the hilltop neighbourhood: in fact 42 steep hills known as Cerra's. Wherever you turned, you were bathed in colour and art that spoke to you via it's graphic images, giving you insight into the culture, life and troubles of this once thriving port town.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brightly painted double and triple story homes, stairs and alley ways are a sight to be seen. Hours passed by walking the cobblestone streets looking at all the incredible street art, discovering quaint cafes, restaurants, gallery's, artisan shops, funky boutique hotels. Losing yourself literally and physically was not hard here. A special touch were the fun Funiculars (ascensores as they call them) we took to reach some steep hills that were too tiring to walk. Many of these clickety clack timber clad cable cars are more than a century old and also painted brightly. So not for the faint hearted. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The city was once a 19th Century power player with maritime trade between Europe and North America. It was also home to South America's first stock market in 1898 and the birthplace of world's oldest Spanish language newspaper called El Mercurio. Wealthy merchants, artists and middle class sailors set up shop in Valparaiso making it the place to be and make money.</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Neruda" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank"> Pablo Neruda</a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, Chile's most famous poet made the "dishevelled hills" as he called it, his home. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then In 1906 an earthquake hit killing 3000 people destroying the many homes, and the Panama Canal opened in 1914 taking away it's power as a commerce hub. It then became an almost forgotten port town right up until a decade ago. In 2003 it was named a Unesco World Heritage site and a few years after that the then president commenced a bold recovery and renewal project in order to protect the historic hills. This meant reconstructing heavily damaged historic buildings, public sites, the funiculars and constructing new boutique hotels, bars, eateries, museums making this vibrant Bohemian city a place to visit. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Valparaiso is packed with personality and if you are thinking of travelling somewhere exotic and interesting in 2015, I recommend this very city. You won't be disappointed.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many groovy boutique hotels to stay in, great eateries serving up fresh local seafood, and plenty fun bars to drink pisco sours in. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Stay in one of the quirky hotels or stop for a cocktail in between walks and enjoy the views. I certainly stopped at a few. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No matter where I turned, what alley way I walked down, what stairs I climbed, there was always something to see and admire on the Cerra's in Valparaiso. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">I hope you enjoyed this post. Although it was a few years ago I visited Valparaiso, I know through friends that have just been, it still is as wonderful if not more than when I went. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After returning from a wonderful holiday break, I feel excited, energised and ready for the year ahead. I am especially looking forward to writing many more posts for my Obsessions blog as well as <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/">stylebygessica</a> (which next week will feature summer work wear). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On that note, I hope you enjoy my first post for 2015.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">I came across Kuwaiti born </span><strong style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.shurooqamin.com/bio.html">Shurooq Amin</a>'s </strong><span style="background-color: white;">work</span><strong style="background-color: white;"> </strong><span style="background-color: white;">whilst living in Dubai a few years ago</span><b style="background-color: white;">. </b><span style="background-color: white;">An artist who is known for her provocative mixed media paintings, Amin's work largely reflects </span>socio<span style="background-color: white;">-cultural issues in Arab society, as well as the role of women and men therein. Alongside her artistic talent, Amin </span><span style="background-color: white;">is a well know poet whose work has been widely published and led her to be the first Kuwaiti to be nominated for the prestigious USA Pushcart </span>prize<span style="background-color: white;"> in 2007. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Passionate about instigating change in middle eastern society, her pieces: a combination of photography and painting has generated controversy. Amin's </span><span style="background-color: white;">exhibition in 2012 </span><i style="background-color: white;"><b>It's a Man's World</b></i><span style="background-color: white;"> was shut down and closed by police within two hours of opening after being criticised as being pornographic.Yet only twelve months later in 2013 she was awarded the title of artist of the year by the Arab Woman Awards and has since become the first Kuwaiti woman to be auctioned at Christie's. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I enjoy looking at her colourful and somewhat playful paintings. Aesthetically pleasing yet at the same time, clearly depicting the messages behind them. I admire her courage and look forward to seeing more of her work. I hope you do too. </span></div>
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Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-14345480666279026372014-12-04T00:24:00.000+00:002015-01-06T00:49:36.498+00:00Gold Gold Gold <i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lately I've had an 'obsession' with gold. It's not that I'm wearing gold outfits, shoes or wearing gold lipstick or nail polish, in fact I'm not wearing gold at all. I am purely loving gold at the moment. My latest post <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/uncategorized/party-style/">Party In Style</a> on <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/">stylebygessica</a> had various gold outfits in it, or at least splashes of gold. Please read it if you haven't already, you'll find some inspiration for your festive season parties. </span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Hence my decision to write this post about all things gold that capture my attention. Had so much fun putting this together. Enjoy.</i></span><br />
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<i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Balmain, Dolce&Gabanna and Doc Martens to Nine West, I'll have one of each thankyou. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gold sunglasses, watches, cuff links, earrings, elaborate handbags, rings and cuffs: All on my Christmas wish list. </span></i></div>
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<i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stunning ball gowns, sexy cocktail dresses, tunics and skirts: So much sparkle and glamour. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Incredible detail on these fantastical pieces. My usual favourites Alexander McQueen and Dolce&Gabbana amongst others. </span></i></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-84338714459002762672014-10-22T02:29:00.000+01:002014-10-22T02:29:17.834+01:00Mexico's Day of the Dead icon Catrina Calavera<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I have long been fascinated with Mexico's largest religious event Dia de Muertos </i></span><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead">The day of the Dead'</a> which takes place 31st October,1st and 2nd November. Although this christian tradition is celebrated universally, the Mexicans celebrate it differently. They look forward to these days, it is a time to connect with deceased loved ones in a festive spirit of remembrance and celebration rather than sadness and sorrow. And one such elegant skeleton dame called '<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Calavera_Catrina">La Calavera Catrina'</a> has become the famous symbol of death, common to see her embodied as part of the day of the dead celebrations throughout the country. </i><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The origin of Catrina was an etching created by illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada sometime between 1910 -1913. The image is of a female skeleton wearing a glamourous hat that depicts the upper class. 'she is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratric traditions in the pre-revolutionary era'. </i><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The skeleton symbolises that death eventually happens to all of us, no matter your status and wealth. Since Jose's etching, she has become an icon of the day of the dead. Please click on the links to read all about the history. </i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Firstly: </b>The new post on stylish and fun race wear for the Spring Racing Carnival can now be viewed on my blog <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/uncategorized/racing-style/">stylebygessica</a>.</i></span><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click here for some inspiration. And do remember to sign up as the stylebygessica blog is all about fashion looks, tips and advice. Obsessions will remain as is posting articles on art, travel, lifestyle and anything wonderful that captures my attention. However it will be without the fashion posts. Currently working on a great new article to be posted soon. </i><br />
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-84264058449156609142014-09-22T11:29:00.000+01:002014-09-22T23:46:42.497+01:00Hooray for Spring<span 13px="" 19px="" charter="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" imes="" itstream="" line-height:="" new="" roman="" serif="" stylcolor:="" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" times=""><i>Spring is here for us in the southern hemisphere which means we can peel off the heavy clothing and start feeling lighter. This has to be one of the best times of year to do a wardrobe update and think about the warmer months ahead: especially in terms of work attire.</i></span><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Please see my <b>News & Spring promotion</b> at the bottom of this post).</i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>As you may well know, my job is to jazz up your wardrobe and make it work for you and to avoid cloning. These days women are wanting to express their individuality with their style, especially those in a more conservative corporate environment where suits were/are considered a staple. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>If you love your black, then you can get creative by adding black and white printed pant or jacket to your wardrobe. A white jacket with pencil black skirt is a great spring alternative to an all black outfit. This is a look I would like to see more of instead of all black.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span 13px="" 19px="" charter="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" imes="" itstream="" line-height:="" new="" roman="" serif="" times="">I can't stress enough how a wrap dress in your wardrobe is almost vital due to its versatility suiting almost every body shape. You do need to choose the style that works best on you. That could be the flared a-line skirt style or straight pencil look or kimono style or many others. These two gorgeous printed dresses from </span><a href="http://world.dvf.com/dresses/"><b>Diane Von Furstenburg</b></a><span 13px="" 19px="" charter="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" imes="" itstream="" line-height:="" new="" roman="" serif="" times=""> are very different styles as you can see, yet both flattering and stylish for work. This season I suggest going for printed wrap dresses to add some pattern in your wardrobe. </span><a href="https://www.leonaedmiston.com/"><b>Leona Edmiston</b></a><span 13px="" 19px="" charter="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" imes="" itstream="" line-height:="" new="" roman="" serif="" times=""> is another designer who has wonderful wrap style dresses.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I hope you have found some great tips on this post for your work-wear. With all of my posts, I could go on and on with many suggestions. It is hard when to say stop. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b style="color: blue;">NEWS</b><span style="color: blue;">: </span><span style="color: #666666;">I have launched a new blog <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/"><b>stylebygessica.com</b> </a>which focuses on fashion styles and tips. Many of the articles won't be posted on Obsessions. </span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Obsessions will remain a lifestyle based blog with all things I love. Please be sure to subscribe to stylebygessica. I am sure you'll enjoy the variety of both. Wish me luck in keeping up with both! </i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">I also have a <b>corporate workshop promotion</b> running. Upon booking a corporate styling workshop at your work during October and November(Melbourne only), you receive a <b>complementary two-hour</b> personal styling session with me. </span></i><br />
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<b style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Spring is here, stand out and ooze your authentic style. </i></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Having a strong, authentic personal and professional brand is imperative for success and important for building influence and reach.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>That means embodying your brand on every level including how you dress.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Achieving that has little to do with chance. Just like your career you need to consciously develop a polished, professional style that sends the right message about your worth.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>As author and connected brand expert </i><i style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.trevoryoung.me/strap-a-rocket-to-your-personal-brand/">Trevor Young</a> </i>says<i> be “conscious of how you want others to perceive your brand… and ensure that perception is consistent across all touchpoints.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>With spring upon us (this is to my Australian clients - but the rules apply regardless), now is a perfect time to jazz up your existing wardrobe and turn something like this classy and simple dress into an individual style statement.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Dressing well at work is a professional investment that lifts your company image, self worth and confidence.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Gessica Marmotta is a personal fashion consultant who has worked around the world including Barcelona, Dubai, Milan and Sydney with professionals to develop their corporate style and professional brand. She blogs at <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">stylebygessica</a><b> </b>and<b> </b><a href="http://obsessionsbygessica.blogspot.com.au/" style="font-weight: bold;">ObsessionsByGessica</a></i></span><br />
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Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-32592003996617707092014-08-14T09:05:00.001+01:002014-08-14T09:05:55.277+01:00 Design Supremo Verner Panton<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Interior and furniture designer <a href="http://www.vernerpanton.com/"><b>Verner Panton</b></a> (1926-1998) could be described as the god of colour. Hailing from Denmark, he was one of the most remarkable innovative designers of the 20th century. Re-known for his futuristic furniture made of plastics and vibrant colours: you may recognise his <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panton_Chair"><b>Panton</b></a> and <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=heart+cone+chair&sa=X&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=MG3sU-SVO4_nsASEs4KoDQ&ved=0CCQQsAQ&biw=1517&bih=666&dpr=0.9"><b>Cone</b> </a>chairs around the world. He then ventured into designing complete interior spaces using a mixture of psychedelic colours and radical designs. Verner maintained a childlike vision to his designs through out his career, experimenting and pushing boundaries. His work is awe inspiring.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I wanted to share one of his works with you, the 1969 fit out of 'Spiegel Publishing House' in Hamburg. Here he designed everything from the colour schemes, textiles, lamps, ceiling lights to wall claddings. Only the furniture was not his, it was ordered from Knoll International.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>If you loved this, then you are sure to like the rest of Verner Panton's work. Click on his <a href="http://www.vernerpanton.com/">website </a> or <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=images+of+verner+panton+interiors+work&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=wk7rU5bYAve_sQTY9YDwAw&ved=0CB4QsAQ&biw=1517&bih=666&dpr=0.9">here</a> to see more of his interiors work.</i></span></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-66999282989065336472014-07-30T11:13:00.000+01:002014-07-30T11:16:25.818+01:00Colour and Print Forecasters<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a general rule I tend not to follow trends. However part of my job is to be informed on what is coming up in the future with styles, patterns, prints and themes. There are only a few forecasters I look to for some inspiration and guidance on this. <a href="http://patterncurator.org/">Pattern Curator</a> is one of them and hence this post on their creative eye. I like their simple(and not so serious) take on the upcoming seasons. 'Each board is created visually in a way that is directional, relevant and trend-right'.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below are only a handful of my personal highlights for the Spring/Summer 2014(already upon us) and ahead in 2015. These are the more colourful pick of the bunch. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have had many images in my head on how I would place these prints and in what form i.e. scarves, pants, jackets etc and mixed with this and that. I could go on forever, however I will leave it to your imagination to decide what best suits you. I am always an email away at <b>stylebygessica@gmail.com</b></span></i><i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> if you would like my advice on what suits you. </span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Diablos Rojos: </b>Spring/Summer 2014. Very much inspired by Brazil. Love the mixture of textiles, multi prints and of course colour. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Ebony & Ivory:</b> Let's not forget that abstract patterns in black and white are still a great fashion statement (especially if mixed with a signature colour). </i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Welcome to the Jungle:</b> large images of animals and jungle leaves printed on fabrics in colours of deep greens and blues are big this season. Has to be one of my favourites. Can be loads of fun.</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Copacabana:</b> A mixture of jungle + botanical....just a little more intense with pattern and colour.</i></span> </div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-47132232038009300042014-07-14T00:40:00.000+01:002014-07-14T00:40:22.189+01:00The Visions of Gregory Colbert<div style="text-align: center;">
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<author style="display: block;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Each exhibition consists of more than fifty photographs measuring approx 3.5m by 2.5m. All created on special handmade Japanese paper. </i></span><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> </i></author><author style="display: block;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">His exhibitions also consist of three <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7_24GAFVeg&list=RDG7_24GAFVeg#t=122">film</a> installations. His films are stunning imagery, more poetic rather than documentaries, edited by two time oscar winner Pietro Scalia and narrated in various languages by well known actors. </i></span></author><author style="display: block;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">What is incredible with his work,is that none of the photographic or film images have been digitally collaged or superimposed. I feel calm, inspired and engrossed in his story when viewing his images that speak a thousand words. </i></span><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This post focuses on his most recent 'elephant series'.</i></author><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Ashes and Snow is a project Gregory has been working on for thirty years, with each exhibition honouring the connection of humans and animals. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Extract From his website; ' <span class="italic" style="border: 0px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ashes and Snow</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> first opened at the Arsenale in Venice, Italy, in 2002. The Nomadic Museum, the traveling home of </span><span class="italic" style="border: 0px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ashes and Snow</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">, debuted in New York in 2005 and then migrated to Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Mexico City, and is charted to travel the globe with no final destination. </span><span class="italic" style="border: 0px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ashes and Snow</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> has welcomed more than ten million visitors to date, making it the most attended exhibition by any living artist in history.</span></i></span></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I think of my life's work as a celebration of all of nature, an orchestra that plays not the sounds of one musician, the music of one species, but rather an expression of all of nature's songs".</i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Enticing you with more of his work......</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm obsessed. If you are, click on the links above and these <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?espv=2&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=zD29U-6QLonVkQWRiIDACA&ved=0CBsQsAQ&biw=1517&bih=666&q=gregory%20colbert%20animal%20images">photos</a> to see more of his work. Please visit his <a href="https://gregorycolbert.com/#!vision">website </a>to find out more about Gregory and sign up to receive notification on when and where his next nomadic museum will be constructed. </span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Warm regards</i></span></div>
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<author style="display: block;"></author><br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-22580731481906113902014-06-30T03:06:00.000+01:002014-06-30T03:06:12.316+01:00Wearing the Maxi Skirt <span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Are we creatures of habit, fearful of showing the world our true selves? Or do we dance as though no-one is watching?</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>If I was wearing this skirt, I'd be dancing and sleeping in it. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I see very few women wearing the maxi skirt. My belief is a 'fear' of standing out too much if they wear this long, flowing, statement piece. For many it looks too formal, or the opposite, bohemian. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>As you may be very well aware, I try and steer women away from wearing what fashion dictates and instead help them to shine with what works on them. The maxi skirt is one of those trends that comes and goes. For me it has always been 'in'. I think I still have a skirt from 20 years ago. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>T</i></span><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he maxi skirt suits many body shapes purely because 'it' in itself is not just of one cut. It is either flared, straight and narrow, pleated, high waisted, asymmetrical etc. In other words it is not limited to only tall, thin women. If you wear it well, it can look sensational. Trust me. </i><br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Below are my suggestions on wearing the maxi skirt all year round. This feminine skirt can be worn during the day or evening, casual or formal, summer or winter. At work may be a little tricky, but it depends on the type of work.</i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Divine forest green chiffon skirt worn with either a patterned cardigan or gorgeous silk blouse can transform it from day into night. Colour your world with shoes and accessories.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Stand out in a bright skirt worn with stripe jacket or feminine camisole. Wonderful spring/summer look.</i></span></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Love a bright maxi skirt with wrap tops. Wear them with boots for the colder months or nice little flats in the spring/summer. Just so versatile. </i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The tulle flared maxi skirt worn with a silk camisole and flats or a stand out jacket and high bold coloured shoes is great look for those daring enough.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pattern and lace skirts are fun and feminine. Don't be afraid to mix various patterns together, as you can see above with the edgy combination of paisley skirt and stripe blouse. Experiment to see what suits you. The lace skirt is soft and stylish worn with a silk wrap top. To give a casual feel, a denim jacket fits the part. Again add a jolt of colour in there with the accessories.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Continuing on the subject of lace and pattern skirts. Worn with fur(or faux fur) vests, this is super stylish. Combined with sexy boots, vintage handbags and earrings.....yum. Again as you will see above on the right, the multi patterned mix of the skirt, vest and shoes can all work well together if you get the 'pattern mix' right. Don't be afraid.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The neutral effect. It's not always about bright colour. I love wearing a long white or beige skirt with a soft blouse in the summer. In the winter wear it with a wrap cardigan or belted coat. Can't go wrong here.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lusting after this polka dot lace skirt. I'd wear it with a belted wrap cardigan in the winter or with a silk lace camisole in the summer. Like the first image, wearing this skirt would make me want to dance, eat and sleep in it. </span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Like all of my fashion posts, I could have gone on for ever with various ways to wear garments, in this instance the maxi skirt. I find it hard to stop. The maxi skirt is certainly a piece that is versatile enough to have many different looks. I do highly recommend experimenting to see what works on you. And more importantly be a little darling. My belief is, you only have to do it <b>'once' to break</b> the fear factor. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"With the awareness that I was prone to live in my own head much of the time, and inclined to severe self-criticism, I began to have doubts whether I could create images on film that reflected the images in my mind's eye." Melvin Sokolsky</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The 1963 Bubble series shot in Paris over ten days, and created for the Harper's Bazaar Spring collection by New York photographer <a href="http://www.sokolsky.com/#/about">Melvin Sokolsky</a>, is still to this day one of the more innovative photography experiments ever.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Although Melvin never had formal training in photography, using his father's box camera at the age of ten gave him a head start in producing exquisite work. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>In his own words, "there were times when this choreographeed dance turned into a Laurel and Hardy comedy. The morning we shot on the Seine, the bubble was lowered overzealously into the water, flooding it up to Simone's ankles, and in turn ruining an important pair of designer shoes."</i></span></div>
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Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-91182475893480173602014-05-23T05:46:00.000+01:002014-05-26T01:40:46.034+01:00Loving Lace<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Chantilly Lace, crochet lace, linen lace: Love it.</i></span><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although it is not clear when lace originated, it is believed to have surfaced in the early sixteenth century and that place was apparently Venice. As Venice was an important trading centre, it was in this city on water that the first lace pattern books were produced and the fabric itself. By 1600 quality lace was being made in other countries in Europe including Spain, France and England. Travelling noblemen and aristocrats ensured this new fashion trend was introduced into fashion houses through-out the world.....and it hasn't looked back since. </i><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Season after season lace dominates the Haute Couture runways around the world. </i><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Understandably, most people associate wearing lace with weddings, formal events and Haute Couture.</i><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The seriously stunning formal gowns made with this feminine delicate fabric gives us reason to think we can't wear it any other way. </i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black lace blouse worn with straight or wide legged white pants are such a stylish spring look and depending on your job, a casual work attire. Add some colour and pattern with shoes, accessories and handbags. </span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Flowy lace and silk blouses worn with jeans are chic and sexy. Whether you wear flats or high heels, mix it up with colour and pattern as demonstrated in the images above.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>More skirt styles. As you can see lace in pretty pastel colours are a more casual look. Wear yellow with silk blue blouse and flats or high heels. Wear pink with Red jacket and boots. Each will also go well with simple black cardigan. It is a matter of finding the style skirt and colours that work on you. The tailored red jacket with pink skirt is a gorgeous corporate look. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>One of my favourites. Black lace skirt worn with either a jacket for formal affair or played down with cardigan for day wear. Flats or boots, necklace or earring. Can't go wrong. This look is quite boho and sophisticated at the same time. </i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you like lace but afraid where to start or don't like too much of it, I suggest to purchase an item that has a touch of it. Such as above, this wool and lace trimmed skirt worn with jumper is a lovely introduction to lace in your wardrobe. Another option is to add lace camisoles under blouses for that soft feminine touch.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Talking about Vintage. A silk and lace slip, worn with flats is ideal for day wear, or adding a silk slip in a colour such as red or black makes it a night time cocktail affair. In the winter add a gorgeous wrap with boots and you are ready to go all year round.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you enjoyed this post on how to wear lace in more ways than one. There are many more ways, I could go on for pages and pages. If you would like further advice on wearing lace, or where to purchase items photographed above, please don't hesitate to email me on <b>stylebygessica@gmail.com</b>.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i>Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-33484423367010423102014-04-30T05:46:00.001+01:002014-04-30T05:46:08.985+01:00Transforming Paper into Fashion<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>There are always artists pushing the boundaries with creating out of everyday simple items.....such as paper. Working with such a delicate material and painstakingly molding it into a spectacular dress or any object for that matter, is just pure talent. Having the patience to intricately cut stunning designs from paper via hand or lazer and then glue, sew, knit or weave the pieces together bit by bit shows both discipline and passion.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Paper made clothes and accessories (mainly as costumes) were used as early as the 19th century. Apparantly during wars and crisis, alternative materials were required for clothing, and paper provided the easiest and cheapest method. The use of paper in fashion became a short lived novelty in the 60's when American Scott Paper Company produced a dress as part of a marketing stunt. Customers could send it $1.25 and receive a op-art design dress made of 'dura-weave'. It started a huge craze that had fashion houses following suit producing and selling paper clothes for women, men and children. Even bridal gowns were produced. It was the eye catching colours and pop art designs featured on these garments that had people loving this trend. However by the end of the 60's, the novelty soon wore off.....they were generally ill-fitting, uncomfortable to wear, couldn't wear them in the rain, flammable, and trashed after a few wears. Since then designers such as John Galliano, Issey Miyake, Alexander McQueen have used paper in their creative collections as expressions of art. </i></span><br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm so enchanted with the whole paper fashion/art style, I felt compelled to write about it. So exquisite to look at, one of these dresses sitting on a mannequin in my lounge room would give me joy. </i><br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are a few talented paper artists out there...some stand out more than others. Here are my picks...</i><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Jum Nakao</b>, Brazilian born from Japanese parents. Inspired by Origami Art</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I would have to say Jum Nakao is one of the most recognised talented paper artist today.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>In his own words "All of my works, for example, the paper made fashion lines, have a playful relationship with the spectator. This lightness is necessary to get a distance from reality and a connection with the invisible, with people's imagination, to let them see it from a different perspective - a less realistic one." </i></span></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hours and hours of work making these elaborate gowns.......</i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a matter of minutes all that work ripped off...... in the name of 'art'</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hard to believe these dresses are made of paper...</span></i><i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=jum+nakao&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Zx9aU8CiHoTc8AXBkIGIDw&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1517&bih=666&dpr=0.9"><b>here</b></a> to view more of his work. </i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The exceptionally talented duo behind Makerie Studio are Julie Wilkinson and Joyanne Horscroft. These two women who spread between New York, London, Milan create three-dimensional paper sculptures for window installations, events, editorials, galleries, private collection and much more. They don't stop at fashion, click <a href="http://themakeriestudio.com/"><b>here</b></a> to view their other stunning designs such as birds, architectural sculptures and window displays.</i><br />
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<i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This coat by Elin is made of cotton paper. It was cut into strips and glued together. Then hand knitted to shape. Wow, wow and wow. </span></i></div>
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<i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And to think even shoes made of paper....</span></i></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-24531711486077769102014-04-11T03:58:00.000+01:002017-02-19T08:46:34.825+00:00Surrealist Photographer David LaChapelle<div 0px="" 15px="" 22.399999618530273px="" baseline="" class="article" id="post-613" line-height:="" margin:="" outline:="" padding:="" vertical-align:="">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Once called the 'Fellini of photography', American </span><b><a href="http://www.davidlachapelle.com/about/"><span style="color: blue;">David LaChapelle</span></a><u style="color: #666666;"> </u></b></i></span><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is a reknowned photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, film and fine art photography. His style is a clever blend of pop and surrealism. The humour, bold colours, giant sets, glitz and glamour, freaks, soft pornography, crazy costumes, religious connotations, famous people......these are all trademarks of the photographer who likes to shock! </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;">He is recognised for his surreal and sexualized style, working with a myriad of famous people, photographing them in quite often compromising poses and settings. His</span><span style="color: #666666;"> work has been described as surrealist, grotesque, shocking and ironic. Yet you can't argue the fact that his work is strong and individualistic sending strong political, religious and social messages whilst still maintaining humour! Looking at any of his images long enough (especially in the later years), many complex stories emerge about human nature, materialism,consumption and environment. I have several of his books....he is not new on the scene ( he has been photographing for over 20 years) and many of you may know him. His film </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rize_%28film%29"><span style="color: blue;">RIZE</span><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></a><span style="color: #666666;">released in 2005, a documentary on the dance movements " clowning" and "krumping" formed in the poorer areas of LA.........I just loved. </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">Although he has published a series of interesting books and some are quite controversial, in this post, I'll stick to the lighter side with his depictions of famous people. Please go to his website </span><u><a href="http://www.davidlachapelle.com/about/"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a></u><span style="color: #666666;"> to know more about him and his works. And click </span><a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=david+lachapelle+images&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=oCFGU--1MoGbkgXQxIHgBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1517&bih=666&dpr=0.9#q=david+lachapelle+photography&tbm=isch"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> to view many images of his work. I am sure some may shock you and some make you laugh. Enjoy........</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>When he photographs celebrities, he like to exaggerate aspects of their personalities and their personal lives which you will see in all these images. </i></span></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lady Gaga</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vanderbeek</span></i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21.735000610351563px;">To some extent, LaChapelle is considered an outsider in the art world and in the world of commercial photography alike. As a visionary, he tends to add subversive ideas and unusual aspects to the marketed product with the use of bright colours and props, making his work easily recognisable.</i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, David LaChapelle's work is more likely to be seen in galleries and books rather than magazines. He has left a huge impact on the world of controversial photography. You either love him or hate him.....there is no middle ground.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Corporate Fashion Styling by Gessica</i></b><b><i> <o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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a strong, authentic personal and professional brand is imperative for success
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that has little to do with chance. Just like your career you need to
consciously develop a polished, professional style that sends the right message
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want others to perceive your brand… and ensure that perception is consistent
across all touchpoints.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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and turn something like this classy and simple dress into an individual style
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express workshop – gather a group of colleagues during lunch and I will show
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack">Gessica Marmotta is a personal fashion consultant who has worked
around the world including Barcelona, Dubai, Milan and Sydney with
professionals to develop their corporate style and professional brand. She
blogs at </a> <a href="http://stylebygessica.com/">stylebygessica </a> <a href="http://obsessionsbygessica.blogspot.com.au/">ObsessionsByGessica</a>. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">Although I don't follow trends as I keep saying, I am finding this movement interesting and refreshing. There are intelligent and cultural complexities in the design of art in fashion.</span></i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to write this post on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism"><b>'Cubism'</b> </a>used in fashion and the use of block colours. This artistic movement was formed by Picasso and Braque and was inspired by 3D shape design and predominately primary colours. For me It is more about the influences of that art era using objects that are torn and reshaped in an abstract manner, symbolising that era rather than actual graphic prints of their art on fabric. Below is my interpretation of 'cubism fashion' and how it can be incorporated easily into your wardrobe, especially the work arena, hence adding to my post <a href="http://obsessionsbygessica.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/working-it.html">'working it'</a> where I discussed jazzing up your work wardrobe. </i><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Many of the designs are flattering due to positioning of the shapes and colours.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I could have kept going and placed many more examples but there are too many wonderful Cubist inspired frocks out there to mention. But by all means, ask me for more tips if you like!!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The abstract patterns with contrasting colours are very flattering especially if the detail is around the stomach as it is distracting to the eye. Gorgeous coats in primary colours teamed with bright coloured pants are a bold corporate look.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>These are great dresses for the corporate world. Notice again how the shapes are positioned around the tummy area. In my view these dresses have the slimming effect. Jackets can easily be added. Accessorise as I always say to do, this makes the look more interesting.... and even better add a graphic bag. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The graphic dress: The asymmetrical design of the dress along with all the varied patterns on make this style of dress a statement. Tee it up with boots or nice heels and some pretty earrings. </i></span></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Cubist inspired skirts worn with sharp lined jackets. These three diverse styles can be worn with open toe shoes in the summer or boots/closed in shoes for winter. As you can see shapes and colours are mixed carefully making them interesting. </i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>It is not all about bold colour with Cubist style. Sharp, hard edges in black and white...always very smart: sexy tuxedo jackets, wrap coats and dresses. There again is the 'slimming' dress with the black panels running horizontally down the sides giving you the illusion of a trim waist line. Chic looks for both the work and social areas. </i></span></div>
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<br />Gessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037150164458745988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542263657337458403.post-29308414539029693662014-03-04T03:40:00.000+00:002014-03-05T02:26:48.224+00:00Underwater Glamour<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Fashion + photography + Underwater = Breathtaking Art </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Underwater fashion photography has been popular for years now. This unique style ranges from magazine editorials that show models gracefully submerged under water fully clothed in haute couture, some even in home decor settings (like photo above), to underwater fairytale creative shoots for books and personal family albums as you will see below. Although I had seen over the years some underwater fashion photographs, they didn't capture my attention as much as now. Maybe it's the calmness and elegance of these images that resonate with me now in this super busy world we live in. Either way you can't deny that these photos are anything but beautiful art. The collaboration of skilled photographers, makeup artists, choreographers, graceful models, glamorous fashion and 'water' is simply beautiful. I want to be a part of it.....just like a mermaid.</i></span><br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clearly it is more complicated to photograph underwater than on land. To understand the world of underworld photography click on fashion photographer <a href="http://www.divephotoguide.com/underwater-photography-techniques/article/fashion-h-two-o--watercolors-project-aaron-wong/"><b>Aaron Wong</b> </a> as he writes on the subject and gives you tips on how to do it. Personally, I'll leave it to the professionals...the fun for me would be dressing in a Dior gliding through the water. Oh dear! I wonder what happens to the wet garments?</i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">One of the most famous underwater photographers is Bahrain born/London raised <a href="http://www.zenaholloway.com/"><b>Zena Holloway</b></a>. Her images below leave me speechless. Click on her name to view more images of her work. </i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">And then there is 'funk' underwater art.......love it. </i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>It all looks like many hours of fun...and hard work. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>See you soon Gess X</i></span></div>
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