If We Were Famous: We'd Go To Cannes

So, another year of Cannes Film Festival-ing draws to an end, and the fashion images emerging have really intrigued me this year. I was especially drawn to all the gorgeous neutrals the leading ladies seemed to embrace. There was a plethora of white, black and champagne. Oh, you'd like to see some of my favorites? I thought you might...



Thanks Life Magazine for your amazing archives.
Oh, speaking of which, the rabbit trail that is the Life site led me to these amazing vintage Cannes images. You're going to really enjoy this.


So much glamour!
images from the Life Magazine Archives (Cannes 2011 fashion, classic Cannes and the stars at Cannes galleries)

Circus + Carnival + Katy

First off, please take note that although I could've easily spelled "circus" and "carnival" with a "k" so that everything would match, I refrained. I've never understood the need to do that. I lived in a tiny town in Wisconsin and there was a little diner called the "koffee kup". Why?! They both already start with the same letter! I think it'll irritate forever and ever. Ok, let's move on...
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I got to work early this morning (I know, it's a miracle. Especially with my reliance on public transportation. Back to the story.). I not only had time to get a coffee but I had to time to stop into the Newstand. I'd never been so I didn't know what to expect— I thought it'd be a handful of magazines and a cooler of drinks. Boy was I wrong. I literally caught my breath when I stepped into the shop. Magazines as far as the eye can see! Since I'm obsessed with magazines, I was giddy. Let me say though, magazines in Australia are about three times as expensive as magazines at home, so I've had to reign myself in. But today I was determined to buy and ended up with British Country Living (with bonus issue!), British Glamour and American Elle got me at the check-out because it had the lovely Katy Perry on the cover and was a special price of $5.95. This is a long story to say that the photoshoot of Ms Perry (or Mrs. Brand rather) is really lovely and what I'm showing you today. The stylist was Joe Zee (remember him from "The City"?) and was photographed by Carter Smith. I'm not sure whose brilliant idea it was to have it circus themed but I think the whole thing is gorgeous. What do you think?

Stunning right? I searched and searched for the "outtakes" but they either haven't made it to the internet yet or they only took ten photographs because I couldn't find any at all. They'll probably turn up just as soon as I stop looking...
I thought this was the perfect opportunity to share some wedding/engagement pictures of circus/carnival themed shoots that I've been sitting on for a bit. It's a really fun concept don't you think?


images: carousel + photo booth // gold skirt + popcorn + bike // pink dress + heart tattoo + lollipops

Cycle Style

Bikes are cool— they're our first shred of independence as we are allowed to ride farther and farther from home. Bikes are romantic— they're pretend horses and airplanes and motorcycles. Bikes are a link to our childhood and a road to adulthood. They're also simple and fun and something we have in common throughout the world and throughout generations. All of that poetry aside, they add so much interest to a photo shoot. NEET is a great electronic magazine and back in September they did a lovely little feature called "Cycle Style". I think it's a perfect distraction from the freeze of winter/heat of summer.


And I ran across this Tumblr blog that posts pictures of celebrities on bicycles. Something about it (especially the old photos) is so whimsical and pure.

See you tomorrow! (Earlier I promise!)

Va-Va-Va-Vanities Girls

Vanity Fair is an excellent magazine: chock full of lovely photographs, inspiring and enlightening articles and plenty of glossy advertisements. An old roommate of mine got a gift subscription from her now husband and I think I may have enjoyed the gift more than she did. I'd sit down with a cup of coffee and flip through it, drinking in every bit of shiny goodness. One tiny, reoccurring feature was called "Vanities" and it always featured an up and coming actress in a fun, retro, pin up girl photograph. I loved it. Not only because it was interesting to read a little bit about a fresh face but because I've always enjoyed a tastefully done pin up portrait. They're just so girly and sweet, but still saucy. Here are some of my favorites.



You may recognize some of these faces, like: Isla Fisher, Emily Blunt, Mila Kunis and Kristen Stewart. So fun.