Inspiration

Just got totally and excitably inspired by this, I was looking for inspiration for the talk I’m giving at UiTM tomorrow, but now I think I should just play this video.  The guy makes sense.  If you’ve never delved into the world of TED, then go ahead, and get inspired. xx

But…

This video is amazing.  If you’re not a music type then you can still watch it without sound, it’s that wonderful.  There is something so raw, but also incredibly soft. Nothing to do with fashion? Well, I rather champion the idea that inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places.  If I can get a collection to convey the same sentiment then I’ll be a happy bunny.

Came via That GOOD GOOD Blog

via Hijab and the City

Some Eid outfit sketches I did for Hijab and the City, these are the unfinished versions, or rather the first versions before realizing pencil really doesn’t show up very well.  But I do prefer the texture here.  Any how, check out the full article here!

Lily Cole for Vogue Nippon

Just a little something to get me in the mood for a fun summery weekend.  Trying to catch that festival vibe with ditsy florals and loose layering.

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(images: Vogue Nippon)

Mixing Styles

Sorry about my absence I was up in London feeling very guilty about not posting!  I spent yesterday looking through some stunning prints for MAYSAA, so maybe that’s why I’m on a bit of a mixed up prints kick at the moment.  If you ignore the semi-nudeness of the model you can see a beautiful mix of colour and pattern.  I love how it’s been put together, the shot, the loose styling, so beautiful.

This second shot is sans colour, but that helps bring out the textures.  I love that depth and subtle repetition of stripes.  Reminds me that next time I’m in Morocco I should stock up on scarves!

(images: Vogue Paris Feb 2010)

Vogue Italia Maxi Style

I’m a sucker for anything cleverly mismatched and I’m really liking this ‘dressing up box’ styling.  I think I’d refine it a little if I was going to go for this look-more street friendly.

(images: Vogue Italia)

Inspired by StyleBubble

Susie Lau from the style blog StyleBubble has the most inventive and imaginative style of any blogger I’ve come across.  I’ve been a fan since before I started blogging and she’s been a constant source of inspiration.

You have to love fashion and feel comfortable enough in your own style to stop such avant-garde pieces from wearing you, and she certainly owns her style.  If you ever look at those lists put together by fashion magazines you’re bound to find her.  She’s become something of an institution  and a huge style inspiration to many for good reason, and she was kind enough to let me do these illustrations and use her photos.  There are another two illustrations to come!

The Inspiration

(Photograph: Susie Lau of Style Bubble)

The Best Bits

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(images: via the StyleCovered forum)

Based on the fact I’ll be working all weekend I’m hoping if I dress like I’m not it might not feel like work. Love this outfit, just add a head scarf (and maybe the trousers should be a bit looser). If only I could find a nice hat to fit my Japanese sized head.

(image: nonno magazine)

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Photo for Vogue 1991 by Peter Lindbergh

A moment in time

This is such an iconic image, that kind of attitude and style is so infectious. A real hard edged quirky look that will give me inspiration for decades to come. A classic.

(image: Vogue)

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