The Power of Perfumes

Scents reveal divine presence.

It has be known since forever that most people can smell something and be taken back to a time in which they smelled the same thing, either it be a pleasant scent, or not. The memory of perfume is something no one can deny. I often find myself trying to remember where and when I first took notice of a significant perfume, I can tell who is coming closer just by noticing their specific scent in the air. This is why I think one of the most important things someone can wear is perfume.

Whether your just heading over to the supermarket, or going to an elegant affair, always make sure to spritz on your favorite scent! You never know who you may bump into! And i'll guarantee whom ever he or she may be, they will remember your perfume for a very long time!

Here are some of my personal favorite's:

Ines Kovačević-Photography

The next big thing!

Although she's still young (only 19) her talent behind the camera is impeccable. She's the next female Mario Testino, Either that or some sort of very successful magazine editor. No one can deny this girls abilities! She's a workaholic with a passion.

Currently Ms. Kovačević attends the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and just happens to be one of my best friends!

For more information and picture's by Ines Kovačević, please visit her blog and/or website:

students.mcad.edu/~ikovacevic

http://neskoko.blogspot.com/

BTW, I was lucky enough to pose for some of these pictures! :)

Camille Rose Garcia

Camille Rose Garcia was born in 1970 in Los Angeles, California and grew up in the generic suburbs of Orange County, visiting Disneyland and going to punk shows with the other dissenchanted youth of that era. Her paintings of creepy cartoon children living in wasteland fairy tales are critical commentaries on the failures of capitalist utopias. Creative influences include Phillip K. Dick, William Burroughs, Henry Darger,Walt Disney, as welll as politically aware bands like The Clash and Dead Kennedys. Her recent solo show, Ultraviolenceland, explored ideas of violence and empire.
Her work has appeared in Flaunt Magazine, Rolling Stone, Juxtapoz, and Paper Magazine, among others. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

Watch out for this up and coming contemporary artist! Her work reminds me of a darker version of Alice in Wonderland.
Her lines are very fine and impeccable! The best gothic cartoon style paintings I have ever seen. Enjoy!





For more information - http://www.camillerosegarcia.com/index.html

Paris Fashion Week - Spring/Summer 2009

Although these looks were shown in October during the Paris Fashion Week, I admit to not have posted much during that very month. So, I felt that it was my duty to show some of my favorite looks from that week (specially since it was one of the most important weeks of the fashion year) even though its been a while since they came out, Im sure they will stick around for long.

Fantastic Fashion Fantasy

"Shot by Nick Knight, this Avant Garde tribute to decadence and artistry within fashion by Vogue UK is inspiring and a great homage to the talented individuals that transcend mere clothing!" - http://www.fashion-ation.net/

The designers in this shoot are iconic and inspiring, some names include:

Galliano
Viktor & Rolf
Alexander McQueen
Comme Des Garcon
Hussein Chalayan
Dior
Yohji Yamamoto
Issey Miyake
Gareth Pugh
Thierry Mugle

These very creative designers have documented moments in time such as modern artists or architects! Whoever said fashion wasn't art?!

Andrea Klarin-Grace Jones

It would take a bold and confident photographer to work with Ms Grace Jones – she of the panther like qualities and iconic outlandish style! What seems almost impossible was made possible by photographer Andrea Klarin. Klarin seems to have created not only a working relationship with Ms Jones but also a truly collaborative experience with startling results. See for yourself!

Parthenis

Zeus, Hercules, Hermes, Hades... those names don't mean much to me nowadays. On the other hand, Dimitris Parthenis is a true Greek God! After a summer abroad and a few days in Mykonos and Athens I have had the pleasure to get to know this brilliant Greek designer. In my opinion his clothes are as clean and beautiful as I would imagine Mount Olympus to be.

Dimitris Parthenis opened his first store in Athens in 1970. The next venture in 1978 was in Mykonos, a great source of inspiration for the designer. In the mid 80's the Parthenis brand had conquered the Greek market and the designer was considered an innovator in his field. Today the Parthenis look remains timeless and simple with a unisex easy-living feel and pure elegant Greek aesthetic.

-http://www.orsalia-parthenis.gr/

Tsumori Chisato

TSUMORI CHISATO-Remember this name!

Chisato's Fall/Winter 2008 collection is a burst of futuristic colors and geometries.

Here's a mini bio about this fabulous designer:
Tsumori Chisato attended Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College, and began work with Issey Miyake in 1977 then started her own line in 1990. Tsumori took her work to Paris in 2003 and has built a following in the United States. Her aesthetic focuses on prints and has a healthy dose of manga/bohemian cuteness.

Fall/Winter 2008 ready-to-wear:

Gloria Coelho-Summer 2008/2009 Brazil

Contemporary/Futuristic/Chick/Simple-What more can a girl ask for?

Born in the celebrated state of Bahia, Brazilian designer Gloria Coelho debuted on the national fashion scene in 1974 with her own label: G. A true creator of concept-filled clothes, she uses her passion for the arts, architecture and history to explore forms, prints and fabrics. In Gloria's own words: "My clothes can transcend time and keep the extraordinary understanding of the present." One of her main inspirations for this collection was technology.

Lenny by Lenny Niemeyer

If you are Brazilian, when you think "beach" you think Lenny.

In 1987, after producing and selling bikini's to several stores around Brazil, Lenny Niemeyer decided to open her own boutique. A few years later, nearly every State in Brazil has been honored to have a Lenny store of their own. This famous Brazilian designer has been making the best beachwear since forever. Her bikini's are sophisticated and fit so well it is nearly impossible to feel ugly half naked. Plus, they are the most comfortable it gets when it comes to summer gear. Thankfully we in the U.S. can now buy these fab bikini's and clothes by Lenny at some department store's such as Barney's New York, Saks Fifth Ave, and Bloomingdale's!

Here are some pictures from the Summer 08/09 Season, Enjoy! (Don't forget, when it's Winter here, it's Summer in South America)

Jeff Koons/Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney spring 2006 collection from Paris fashion week-easy mature and sophisticated with a touch of Jeff Koons. One example of artist/designer collaboration/inspiration.