TAIS-TOI, HABILLE-TOI!

FAREWELL TAIS-TOI, HABILLE-TOI... HELLO... L'OEIL DE LINDINHA

2011-02-26T12:24:00.001+02:00

So, I've been fashion blogging for more or less 2 years now and I've loved every bit of it. Sharing my love for fashion with others has enabled me to express my opinion and what my personal style is like. I have been very scarce lately (as someone of you may have noticed), as much as I love blogging about fashion, discovering and predicting upcoming trends and fashion icons, my love for fashion has started to lean over to a wider concept of art as well as photography. I'll continue to love fashion (duh!) but I'd prefer to focus my blog on a wider concept of art which encapsulates fashion it. Thank you for checking out my blog... don't see this as the end of Tais-toi, Habille-toi , but rather the beginning of beautiful things that extend beyond just fashion. I have a new blog that is much more personal, it's called La Source. I hope you like it. I've attached the link below.

http://la--source.tumblr.com

Many kissous

xGx

FRESH FACE ON THE CATWALK

2011-01-25T19:49:00.001+02:00

Howdy fellow readers... I´d like to apologize for the lack of posts lately.. I´ve been taking it easy, as I´m away on holiday...(I know bad excuse)...but I have a small post for you on this upcoming model...Chrishell Stubbs...I´m always so happy to discover new models who have so much potential... especially ones of colour... so watch this space... and I promise more posts will be coming from here onwards...

xGx

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I AM LOVING ALL THE CURLY AND KINKY HEADS AT THE 2010 HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN FOR H&M

2010-12-03T11:47:00.002+02:00

Long Live Curly/Kinky Hair!!!!!

xGx

ALICIA KEYS FOR VOGUE ITALIA

2010-11-19T20:45:00.001+02:00

source: aliciakeysdaily.com

YSL MOHAWK SUEDE HEELS

2010-11-19T19:46:00.000+02:00

LANVIN LOVES H&M MOVIE

2010-11-14T19:11:00.001+02:00

Lanvin is by far my fave brand, I think Alber Elbaz is the best designer there is. Must get my hands on one of his dresses for H&M

CRYSTAL RENN FOR CHANEL

2010-11-13T12:19:00.000+02:00

Photo: Karl Lagerfeld

BALMAINIA HAS NOT ENDED

2010-11-11T14:51:00.000+02:00

This Balmain dress is getting a lot of attention, kinda reminds of the Alexander Wang dress that was practically everywhere

ABBEY LEE'S GOT A NEW LOOK

2010-11-11T14:33:00.002+02:00

I see I'm not the only fan of sheer textures

SHEER

2010-11-11T14:28:00.000+02:00

Francesco Scognamiglio Spring RTW 2011... these were my favourite looks. I love sheer blouses... I love how he teamed lace shorts underneath the pin striped sheer trouser... *idea*... so beautiful and romantic

I THINK I LOVE AZEDE JEAN-PIERRE

2010-11-11T14:09:00.001+02:00

KANYE WEST - THE RUNAWAY

2010-10-24T18:18:00.001+02:00

I thought I had to put it up... the photography in this movie is amazing... make sure you have half a hour to spare though

xGx

Fell for this song...

2010-10-02T17:15:00.000+02:00

Here's a little jewel from a South African girl band: The Arrows, the song's called Lovesick

OH MY.... ANNA DELLO RUSSO

2010-10-02T15:55:00.000+02:00

Hi All... For those of you who do not know this lady (shame on you), get ready to enter a world of fashion that you've never seen before. Anna Dello Russo is the editor at large of Vogue Nippon, she was previously the Fashion Editor of Vogue Italia for 18 years and is probably the most glamorous and fashionable woman on Earth. It's people like her that make me love fashion... everytime I see her, it's like a breath of fresh air... she'll wear anything that screams glamour... from sequins, feathers, fur, glitter and even lace... she'll wear it all and she will look amazing doing so. I love that her style is completely fearless and that she'll be the first to challenge just about any trend whilst keepng it very ADR... it's no surprise that Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist, as well as famous bloggers such as Jak and Jil cannot go through a single fashion week without snapping a picture of this Italian glam goddess... if only I could spend a day in her shoes (literally)!
xGx

DENIM ON DENIM

2010-09-08T20:27:00.000+02:00

Garance Dore

Just the other day I was chatting with my mom and sister about denim on denim... and how if worn well it can look so effortlessly chic... I actually love combining different washes of a denim shirt and jeans... I don't like it when it looks like you bought an ensemble and this picture embodies exactly what I mean by denim on denim looking effortlessly chic

xGx

HELLOO SUMMER!

2010-08-31T09:28:00.000+02:00

I've been dying to do a post on summer but was waiting for the weather to clear up and the sun to shine..s this moment has arrived so I decided to give you a snippet of the Salinas Spring Summer 2010/2011 Sow from Fashion Rio. I love watching Fashion Rio shows cause they inspire me to welcome summer (even though Spring only officially starts tomorrow) whatever the case is, it's warm and I'm loving it and that can only be an indication that summer is on its way.... so put away your coats... shave your legs... put on a dress/sandals/shorts.... whatever it is... just feel the summer...

xGx

ANKLE BOOTS + SHORTS = SUMMER PERFECTION

2010-08-29T17:07:00.000+02:00

Photos: Mr. Newton

xGx

I SEE CELINE PLATFORMS EVERYWHERE

2010-08-18T15:59:00.000+02:00

Celine RTW Spring 2010

Jak and Jil

Garance Dore

At first I was kinda undecided about whether I like these Celine Wooden Platforms or not. I really love the way they look in the 2 last pictures. But I think I'm really starting to dig them especially after watching the Celine RTW Spring 2010 show. They should definietely be a must for summer... sigh.... I cannot wait.

xGx

ALSO ON MY WISHLIST...

2010-08-01T16:53:00.002+02:00

These DSquared booties are crazy cool... they're insane... I love these....

ON MY WISHLIST...

2010-08-01T16:52:00.002+02:00

Sam Edelman Falken Boots... I love them, especially the fact that they have them in grey... I can never have enough grey items in my wardrobe.

xGx

I AM NOT MY HAIR...OR AM I?

2010-07-25T20:42:00.001+02:00

I can already hear that India Arie song playing in my head: "I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am not your expectation..."; telling me that one's beauty goes beyond one's hair but sometimes I feel the need to challenge such statements. I ask myself what makes a woman's beauty and if having beautiful hair wasn't that important, why do people spend so much money on making sure that their hair looks right? Whether they spend it on haircuts, perming, chemically straightening, cutting dying or braiding. Why are people prepared to spend such huge amounts of money? This applies to people of all racial backgrounds and hair textures. Certain religions, such as Judaism and Islam, even believe that a woman's hair makes her beauty that is why a man's wife cannot show her hair in public. I sometimes really wonder if spending huge amounts of money on your hair is justified because it tells one so much about who we are. I personally take myself quite seriously when I need to get a haircut or my hair straightened and the hairstylist does something wrong, I'll definitely be quite upset, especially considering the fact that I'm paying for him or her to get it right. So let's not underestimate the power of a great hairstyle, it can change your face and the way you look and it will probably be the first thing someone notices when they see you and thus it will attract compliments. Have you ever noticed how in any makeover show, once the complete makeover is done with the hair, the makeup and the clothes; people are always more receptive to the hair because that's what you're stuck with. The clothes are going to come off and the makeup will be wipeoff eventually, but your hair is yours and it will be with you for a while and you should treat it with care... because healthy hair is happy hair and happy hair is beautiful. So if you had to ask me if I was my hair... I'd say: absolutely, because if my hair looks beautiful... I will feel too!

MORE STUDDED LOUBOUTIN

2010-07-20T19:21:00.002+02:00

Rihanna wearing the "Clou Noeud"

Seeing that we were on the topic of Louboutin, here's so more eyecandy. I really love the unisex black studded slipons... and the "Christian Louboutin Clou Noeud" that my friend, Cynthia, introduced me to so months back are pretty hot as well....

xGx

LOUBOUTIN FOR HIM

2010-07-20T18:56:00.001+02:00

Here's something that boys can rejoice about (erm... well if you can afford these i guess)... Christian Louboutin for Men in 2010. Pharrell was spotted wearing a pair before their release. I'm not surprised because when it comes to style, Pharrell never disappoints. However, I do prefer the studded hightops in black rather than white and I can't say I'm a super fan of the shoes... the leopard hightops are magnifique... I'd like to be a boy just so I can wear them;)

IN ITALY, BOYS DON'T WEAR SOCKS!

2010-07-08T19:51:00.004+02:00

Dolce & Gabbana

Something as subtle as not wearing socks can make the world of a difference when it comes to changing the mood of an outfit. Italian men always seem to get it right, even though I see boys trying to emulate these looks; there always seems to be something missing (hmmm eg moisturised feet or they'll wear loafers without socks and since I'm just not a fan of loafers, it never seems to do it for me. So boys, this post was especially for your, just a proof that u can wear shoes without socks, even with a suit, without looking likw a hobo...So fold those pants up boys, put some lotion on your feet and remember to not wear your socks;)

xGx

photos: the sartorialist, Tommy Ton

LOVING THESE PRADA DRAFT LENS

2010-07-05T21:58:00.002+02:00

Hi everybuddy, here's a quick post on piece of eyewear I'd love to get my hands on: the Prada Draft Lens. I'm not usually into the big 60's glasses trend but I can definitely see myself wearing these funky glasses. Jessica Alba and Nicole Richie are also fans... although I wouldn't see Jessica Alba rock these shades, it's no surprise to me that Nicole is a fan considering that she possesses hundreds of pairs of Jackie O's ie the ultimate 60s shades.
xGx