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Blink, and what’s trendy will change. Some fashion fads are worth keeping around a bit longer, while others we wish would disappear immediately. Although we sometimes wonder what fashionistas are thinking, we have to admit, fashion can be addicting. Not all of us are lucky enough to traipse around world capitals looking like a million bucks, but it sure is fun to pretend.

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Dear Mike Jeffries, “Abercrombie Kids” I Knew Wouldn’t Call You Cool
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The Stretch For Something Beautiful When I was a teenager, we didn’t have Abercrombie & Fitch in my mall. I lived in a small town and the best we had was Bluenotes jeans, where my friends and I drooled over “name-brand” jeans in sizes that squeezed the tiny bit of fat on our stomach and thighs, and overpriced T-shirts that were made of cheap cloth and bore an expensive logo. But we wanted Abercrombie clothes. We wanted them because the kids on TV wore them. We wanted them because they looked cool. Let’s pause there for a second. The clothes looked cool, and we wanted them so that we could look cool, too. The CEO of Abercrombie, Mike Jeffries, set his marketing strategy up this way. See, Jeffries wants you to look cool in his clothes, especially if you’re a young teen. But if you’re fat, or ugly, or not athletic? Please don’t darken the doors of his stores. You’re not who he wants to market to. He doesn’t want to see his clothes on your back. You’re not cool

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DIY: T-Shirt Rock it
Lavender Loafers

Yesterday I did a very interesting project:) I’ve customized my old t-shirt. I bought this tee in 2011 when Rugby World Cup took a place here in New Zealand:)  and I worn it probably for couple times only: first at Rugby Cup’s  final day and second time at kayaking challenge. I’ve decided to give it second life and transform from just sporty item into fashion. I have to say this idea is not mine, I found it on awesome blog Wheredidyougetthat  by amazing Karen.  So what you need to have if you want to do the same project:) Вчера я делала очень интересный проект, изменяла свою старую футболку,  купила ее два года назад во время Мирового Чемпионата по Регби, который проходил тут в НЗ и носила только пару раз, первый раз на самом чемпионате и второй раз, когда каталась на каяке. Поскольку эту футболку я носила только как спортивную ненужная вешь я решила ее переделать в модный топ.  Итак что же нужно чтобы сделать такую же футболку. 1) Scissors / ножницы 2) Studs / клепки

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Bear on Bear
The Out Crowd.

I have a little confession to make, I love menswear. There are tons of brilliant brands for men out there. I spend hours pouring over their web stores and Instagram accounts and often buy entire outfits for my boyfriend (whether he likes it or not!) But there are some men’s clothes that are simply too good to let the bf keep to himself, and I can’t help cheekily stealing his clothes to wear. As was the case with this fab top by UK indie brand Rhymesquare. I’ve been a fan of Rhymesquare since they started up last year and I’ve written about them before (here). I love the edgy urban vibe of this top. The design actually reminds of the artwork of Takashi Murakami, which probably wasn’t intentional by the designer but that’s just what I think of when I see this tee. T-shirt – Rhymesquare Skirt – H&M Boots – Stylist Pick Earrings and knuckle ring – Kukee Hand armor – Ebay Cuff – Cherry Blossom Bay A mini skirt and b

Interlude Man by Pierre Negrin for Amouage 2012
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. Guest Post by Azar . Ed: Hi all. You may remember we had a giveaway recently and the deal was that our winners would write a short speil about one of the fragrances they won. Here is our very first winner review, I think you will agree that it is an excellent first review, evocative and intriguing. Please welcome the lovely Azar. Maybe we will be able to talk Azar into a monthly spot here on APJ. I think she shows the kind of promise that needs to be cultivated. What do you think? Interlude Man by Amouage Photo Stolen Fragrantica Fragrantica gives these featured accords: Top: Bergamot, oregano and pimento berry oil Heart: Amber, frankincense, opoponax, cistus, labdanum and myrrh Base: Leather, agarwood smoke, patchouli and sandalwood Hello Portia! The Amouage and Jacques Zolty samples arrived today. All three are beautiful but the Interlude Man just blasts me into an alternate universe…yes! It isn’t fair to any other scent to sample it after Interlude Man. I suppose what

M Is For…
A Fatal Attraction to Cuteness

This year hasn’t been particularly great and I doubt it is going to get much better but there is one thing I am truly looking forward to: Moschino’s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection arriving in stores. This collection debuted in Milan a couple of months ago and I don’t often do fashion-y posts of this nature (ie – regurgitating other people’s Vogue’s photos of generally unattainable garments) but I am completely gobsmacked by each and every item in this range. People who know me at least even vaguely would know that I love tartan, other bold prints and a well-cut suit so to see these 3 elements – and more – on one catwalk has totally blown my mind. I feel like my brain has been spun with wool, sewn up and placed on some models and it’s a little bit liberating and a little bit daunting all at once. To top this off everything is emblazoned with a regal and ostentatious M, (mostly surrounded by a heart) and while I guess this could stand

I’m a Medieval Monk.
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Shine, Shimmer and Sparkle – Elie Saab Rocks The Cannes Film Festival
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Free Trial
Blue Oak Seraphim
Little black bikini
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CULT COLLECTIVE GIVEAWAY! WHAT’S IN A BRAND?
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Beach Vacation Staples
Classy Chic & Chardonnay

Beach Vacation Staples by ceislin featuring a fedora hat A summer is not complete without at least one trip to the beach and with it being Memorial Day weekend I figured I’d put together a couple pieces that I think are necessary to pack for any summer vacation… 1. A maxi dress can be so versatile. You can wear it as a cover-up or out to dinner 2. Sandals are necessary for obvious reasons, but spice it up and try it one in a patent or bright color! 3. Bright jewelry. (I don’t usually pack too much jewelry on trips but fun pieces like these wont take up too much space and can be worn with any outfit!) 4. A beach bag- there’s tons of options out there but how cute is this Kate Spade “last straw” bag. It’s so chic you can pack with sunscreen and water bottles or your going out necessities! 5. Shorts- these floral ones are perfect for perusing the boardwalk or sneaking in some shopping! 6. A tank that can be paired with shorts, bathing suit bottoms, pants, etc. Its good to pack piece

Fashion Frustration
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   Last Thursday midnight I wasn’t able to sleep in an early time which I supposed to, I’ve been trying to sleep early but Mommy woke me up at around 12 as she already finished using the computer. I’m really trying to avoid the temptation of getting up once again, I was sleeping so peacefully until I remembered i have to get my butt off to finish the blog (recent one), then go back to sleep.   Honestly I hate disturbed sleeps, it is the most ‘annoying’ thing ever, anyone tries to wake me up I’d smack them with my pillow not that I’m mean but be considerate. I don’t get much enough of sleep! I can’t call myself insomniac but I think I just have the wrong sleeping pattern. It started when my relatives back when I was in High School had their vacation in our house, every night is Mahjong sessions and for the teeners is ‘hide & seek’ or ‘playing cards’ night. I got used to be nocturnal since then. When I star

NEW RELEASE FROM QWIDDLE CLOTHING
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Its coming up to summer now and Qwiddle Clothing are releasing new summer clothes every so often. Keep a look out on their facebook page and website. As always the designs will be nice and simple, generating a cool and urban feel. I really like this latest release (above). In the style of the classic American Baseball T-shirt! Very nice indeed! Qwiddle Clothing are currently working on something new and exciting. Keep posted for the release of ‘MY Qwiddle Clothing’

Wardrobe organizing
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Is your closet a complete disaster? No longer know where anything is? Have a hard time getting dressed because of all the clutter? Or do you just want to maximize space and time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, let me help you… Control clutter Develop filing systems Plan your space Design the perfect storage system for you Manage your time You would be SHOCKED at what a huge difference a clean well organized closet can make! Contact me today for more information!

Models outfits at Cannes film festival !!!
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Actresses may be the queens of the festival,  but who is able to not keep the eyes on the  gorgeous models running around Cannes festival with their amazing dresses? Atrizes podem até ser as rainhas do festival, mas quem consegue não notar as maravilhosas modelos passeando pelo festival de Cannes com seus vestidos maaaravilhosos ?                               Irina Shayk                     Milla Jovovich               Joan Smalls               Georgia May Jagger           Lily Donaldson          Doutzen Kroes

Now and Then
We So Thrifty

Does this dress need a post? No, it doesn’t. It speaks for itself. But if I were to say a few things about it, I’d mention that it’s fully-lined, impeccably-made, and it fits me like a glove. In fact, most of the gloves I own don’t fit me that well, so when I find gloves that fit, I’m going to say “these fit me like that dress!” I really could leave it at that, and be on my merry way, but we all know I can’t leave a post without at least cresting the 400 word mark. If I were to say a little more about this dress, I’d point out that I’m its very first owner. This dress has been around since the early 50s, and I’m the first lady to call it my own. How do I know that? It came complete with a lovely little hot pink tag, that revealed it to be an Alix of Miami original, and was priced at $22.95 back in the day. Considering what a loaf of bread cost back then, that was a pretty penny. Upon further Googling, I discovered that A

CLOVER CANYON Resort 2014
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Love this line…I can’t tell you how many fashion blogs have featured either a skirt or a dress in their spectacular digitally printed neoprene fabrics! Here’s a preview of resort…

Wanda Nylon: Raincoat
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This slideshow requires JavaScript. Wanda Nylon created these super trendy raincoats just in time for the European weather (Geneva especially.) Rain is not a disaster but rather a nice change of scenery when you have such a funky accessory made specifically for it! The shorter one is more casual whereas the longer one can be used as an evening trench.

White Whites
The Feminine Edge

I have the tendency to commit the ultimate fashion “faux-pas”. I wear black with navy, black with brown, black with brown and navy, and… white, before Memorial Day. Whatever, the unofficial star to summer comes early here, give me a break! Yes, I have worn white pants at least 3+ times prior to Memorial Day, but I really don’t see a problem with that and I refuse to let anybody pass judgment on people who make the same choice that I do. Now that the official start to summer has officially arrived, I have been eyeing all things white–white pants, white dresses, white tunics, white tees… It’s important to keep those summer whites just that–white. 1. DKNY dress  |  2. Superga sneakers  |  3. DKNY skirt  |  4. House of Harlow necklace 5. J.Crew top  |  6. Tory Burch swimsuit  |  7. J.Crew jeans  |  8. J.Crew blazer  |  9. ZARA tunic