The Guilty Hyena

Snapshots No.8 Pirates of Nude & Black

2011-10-19T14:31:00.000+01:00

1. Patternity Tights
2. Bracher Emden x Bryce Aime's AW 2011 Long Clutch
3. Bracher Emden x Bryce Aime's AW 2011 Crossbody Bag
4. Rag & Bone Sion Blouse
5. Cheap Monday Monolit

{Runway} Nicolas Andreas Taralis

2011-10-19T14:30:00.000+01:00

Never underestimate the unquenchable power of Black and White. Sci-Fi realm deconstructed pieces, with touches of leather and sheer material.
I particularly dig the footwear and the collection kind of has tinges of Rick, Ann, Damir.

Courtesy of Elle

Jeremy Scott x 2NE1 Wings adidas Originals

2011-10-18T14:10:00.000+01:00

Jeremy Scott has paid homage to my favorite group of girls 2NE1 by bringing us JS Collage Wings x 2NE1 through the addidas originals line. Jeremy Scott’s and 2NE1’s initial meeting back in 2010 was purely through their interest towards one another. 2NE1 has become something of a muse for designer Jeremy Scott as-well as a close friend and aficionado.

Set in a mix of vibrant color leather with some faux animal print panels. The limited edition 2NE1 sneaker will release in Asia first and then to select global retailers November 2011.

These certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea but if you have a backbone like 2NE1, then seize the day.

CANDY 2011A/W STYLING IMAGE PHOTO VOL.1

2011-10-17T13:15:00.000+01:00

Jacket : 99%IS-
Dress : Mikio Sakabe
Shoes : Dissborn×Underground
Hat : House Of Flora × PPQ

Photographer: Ayako Kichikawa Stylist: Masahiro Nakajima Hair: Kunio Kohzaki Make Up: Ina

Autumn Fall » Disparity « by Christopher Boffoli

2011-10-17T13:14:00.000+01:00

"Normally this kind of holiday work would come with bonus pay. But with all of the jobs being shipped off to Brazil, they felt lucky to be getting time-and-a-half. " quips artist Christoper Boffoli

Who not only preciously pairs various foods with miniature figures carrying out everyday activities but prepares a caption that will make people smile. The pumpkins are currently in season and hallow's eve is around the corner.

Heart on My Sleeves | Block Colour & Print

2011-10-14T12:51:00.000+01:00

» Leopard Printed Sleeve Trench Coat Yesstyle «
» Leather Accent Single Breasted Jacket Yesstyle «
» Antipodium Coat With Leather Sleeves Asos «

I have a yen for block panel sleeves on coats, jackets, jumpers, cardigans and cornflakes. I don't actually eat cornflakes anymore! But whichever way you do have your breakfast - enjoy it this weekend!

Bjork Biophilia Visuals

2011-10-12T12:03:00.000+01:00

Bjork doesn't do things by half measures! still showing she’s ahead of her time...Beseech the striking new Album Art Biophilia » A Visual Blowout exploring of a union between technology and music«

Biophilia will be the world's first app album in collaboration with Apple. Björk has described the project as a multimedia collection, encompassing music, apps, internet, installations, and live shows.

I'm pretty ignorant of her music besides the mainstream hit ' It's Oh So Quiet' but what I can sense is that she is a daring visionary, with her music, art, style, and technology.

{Shoes} Creepers Return

2011-10-11T19:23:00.000+01:00

I think you may have noticed many different versions of creepers have been popping up everywhere, Tokyo itself has been donning it's creepers, ever since I could remember! But I'm stoked that creepers have returned back to there original home in mainstream England where the brothel creepers found their origins in the years following World War II.

VANS X JESSE JO STARK SNEAKER CREEPER

You feeling like a Punk Rockabilly, Are some of them too daring to wear!?

Monday Contraptions + TV ANTICS

2011-10-10T17:55:00.000+01:00

This is my first post yielded in October, I'm feeling conscience stricken for not having posted anything here for 10 days.. it's not for a lack of material - lord knows I wanted to bequeath on you MORE unusual shoes and whatever cockamamie trappings I usually post ~ I have a confession I never use the word 'lord' it just transpires when I write! tis why I minimize self ramblings, I come to realise whatever I type sounds nothing like me! There's my DAILY gab separated by my TYPING gab. But whichever gab it is today.. I decided to tentatively peck at my keyboard on this very Monday So... Where do I begin?

Lately I've watched 'My Goldfish is Evil' yes I will outright declare I switch channels for this show! Unless you're under 13 or have younger; siblings nieces/nephews children of your own it is very LIKELY YOU may NOT have heard of this show.

I seem to be acquainted with my inner child and adore the concept of an evil criminal genius fish who can be quite witty versus his poor owner Beanie. Before you think I'm a votary of this show, just so you know I've watched 3 episodes in the span of couple of months, so it begs to differ why this made the forefront of this post!?

Probably a bit late for this one but anyways the show 'Cake Boss', what inventiveness of fondant magic used to concoct cray cray cakes, I like the family & team and the way they pull together when needed. My parents had a family business so I can relate to this show.

USEFUL APPS

1. Zoff Mirror featuring the well known Japanese model Kiko Mizuhara - try out the free app online!

2. Alarm clock app Okite posts embarrassing tweets to your Twitter feed, each time you hit snooze. - Available on iPhones

After the alarm goes off in the morning, the app send out tweets, such as “dressed as a sailor now” and “not enough talented people like me in the world”, whenever users hit the snooze button.

Okite, which means “wake up” in Japanese, is a free app that discourages users from sleeping in, developed by Japanese company Eureka. Sadly though this isn't localized in English! I could really do with this.. If this is not incentive to wake up, I’m not sure what is!

Burçe Bekrek SS 2012 - ESTRO/VERSA

2011-09-29T12:35:00.001+01:00

Do take a moment to get to know Burçe Bekrek, whom I featured last season as the one to watch, she has returned with a clear versatile, uber feminine collection with a palatable edge. Burce has reflected her craft and creativity by paying attention to new fabric compositions, forming 50% linen & 50% cotton fabrics to ward off crinkle crease predicaments, whilst keeping faithful to key fabrics as silk crepe, silk jersey and washed silk. You can once again discern the multipurpose compatible pieces in this collection transpiring as her design philosophy. The handmade collar accessory and zippers which come in three colors, are a sweetened bonus to the collection. I would wear these in a heart beat!

Burçe describes the versatility of this collection "Couture like dresses that seem like a one piece, are two pieces and can be wearable at anywhere anytime. For example the skirts can also fit well with boyfriend cut tees! My vest designs can be wearable in two or three ways."

Unique Earrings

2011-09-26T13:56:00.000+01:00

As you may very well know by now, along with minimal classic concepts, I'm always drawn to kooky unique designs, now , alot of the time.. I can't pull off the kooky designs but I SURE like to give it a try! and that Unicorn earring makes me want to! If I was going for a more stronger look I would wear the screw earring, It really looks like a rustic screw nail.. but it ain't of course! Check out cartilage earrings from FreshTrends.

All photo's and products are courtesy of Rowky.

{RUNWAY} AMINAKA WILMONT SS 12

2011-09-21T15:59:00.000+01:00

A wispy wild forest full of soft floral prints with an earthy essence, of body cons and cut out panel dresses with a mix of sheer chiffons. FLORAL PRINTS WITH AN EDGE! Not forgetting mermaid aqua blue green shoes by Merve Tuna.

Photos courtesy of Fashion156.

{RUNWAY} John Rocha Wire Headdress SS 12

2011-09-21T14:55:00.001+01:00

The focal point was these gravity defying structural HEAD PIECES ranging from gazelle like horns and mythical like warrior goddesses set off with tightly plaited hair and black white honey gold hues seaweed-like ruffles, raffia, crochet, feather textures on the A line dresses. Photo's courtesy of Girlalamode

LUXIRARE SHOE REPAIR

2011-09-20T16:09:00.000+01:00

My favorite immensely stylish and put-together food + fashion blog, Luxirare, remains as highly inventive as ever, the mysterious Ji Kim perpetually takes impossible ideas and makes them real, here is another insanely super creation for which the shoes she had brought from Etsy became over-worn and ergo decided to give them a new makeover. To see all the steps from Beginning to End go here.

{Runway Details} ○ Cynthia Rowley SS 2012 ○ Gold Cage Cut Mary Jane Shoes

2011-09-20T14:01:00.000+01:00

WHERE THE GOLD FLOWS LIKE WINE - these gold chunky heels with intricate floral pattern & buckle are paired with matching gold-leafed ankle socks. Adding to the delightful collection of whimsical floral romantic inspired prints with elaborate gold appliqués full-skirted frock's piped blazer and cropped skinny pant. Photos Courtesy of Forbes.com

Anastasiya Komarova - FORMS CLUTCHES

2011-09-20T13:49:00.000+01:00

My senses of touch have heightened immensely! by peering over these come-hither clutches. For a split second there, I wanted to take a bite out of that tablet of chocolate or run my fingers over them! but alas my craving moved onto the other strange seductive pieces from the collection. The leather looks melt-able into cubes, chains, spheres and crosses resulting in a perfect distinctive finish. If you remember playing with play-dough, you could simply imagine Anastasiya Komarova, molding squishing away with play dough in her toddler years. The Russian designer’s intricate and delicate way of working with these textures demonstrates her artistic craftsmanship. These delightful pieces make you want to grab a clutch and hold on to it until the cows come home.

Spectacular Mapping in Liverpool - 100 YR Anniversary of Liverbird Building

2011-09-16T14:18:00.000+01:00

The city of Liverpool will always have a special place in my life, It was my home for 2 and a half years, back when I was a student at Uni. I use to live a stones away from the historical Liver Building and would have loved to have witnessed this spectacular mapping with my own eyes. I'm glad I have a brilliant excuse of frequently travelling to Liverpool...by hitting the road to Anfield and supporting Liverpool Football Club!

Mapping created by Czech based team The Macula.

{Street Style} New York Fashion Week

2011-09-15T17:07:00.000+01:00

It's no SECRET that Fashion Week street style can rival what's actually going down the runway for engrossment! Swoon over the Two Finger Ring Talon! ○ Photos Courtesy of Streetfsn

○ Mademoiselle Yulia ‘Gimme Gimme’ by FAFI ○ September Music Rings

2011-09-14T19:06:00.000+01:00

Please enjoy the Music Video of Tokyo's fashion designer, DJ, and style icon Mademoiselle Yulia, thanks to her signature purple blue bob hair and individual style. Directed by french street artist maven FAFI and styled by the fashion collective Andrea Crews, involving stylish bodyguards and a maze of random rooms, dancing shooting balloons and bright candy colors on crack.. DIRECTOR: FAFI STYLE: ANDREA CREWS HAIR: CHIAO SHEN PRODUCTION COMPANY: DIVISION PARIS

September Music Rings {click to hear audio}

{Runway} Mark Fast Collaboration with Aldo Shoes

2011-09-14T19:04:00.000+01:00

FASTER SUMMER SPRING 2012

Mark Fast renowned for his cob web knit wear has teamed up with Aldo Shoes, exhibiting shades of sherbet through to the dresses. shoes and a way to the model's hair. The collection is limited to a woman who has either perfected her body to mannequin proportions or has the guts to not care about any bosomy bits on display. My highlight are the shoes. Photo's Courtesy of Amanda Hakan and Jessie Adler.

{Runway} Dean Quinn Spring Summer 2012

2011-09-12T18:55:00.000+01:00

Dean Quinn's Debut at New York Fashion Week

A Hyper minimalism poly-chromatic wearable collection, floor + knee length dresses + pleated skirts. My highlight is the hair weave-basket hair. ○ Photos: Amanda Hakan, powered by Leica Camera.

I hope you like the new makeover on this blog!? I went for a more minimal look, maybe I went a tad too far, but I can tinker and add more to it later, when I become more antsy and restless.

Zalando Shoe Review

2011-09-07T15:54:00.000+01:00

Have you heard of the online store Zalando? Well neither did I .. until a month ago when I received a certain email kindly offering the chance to pick an item from a store called Zalando. Shoes were numero uno on my list and Zalando has more than plenty of them, I was surprised to see they stock my fave Jeffrey Campbell and the likes of sigerson morrison, united nude, Surface to Air, Dr Martins etc but whom am I kidding I can't afford them this month and the month after, so I was content to see they stock high street ranges as well as the off-beat brands, which always seems to peek my interest. Ultimately the platform Sandals below were the stealer.

I like any online store that can provide a Free Delivery and Free Returns service and Zalando does so Kudos to them, so no matter what happens you only ever pay the amount that is stated on the website, I love this, as I like to try things on before I commit. My delivery took 4 days, I felt it is suffice since it's free postage. Zign Platform Sandals - brown

These were, one of the few platform styled heels I can muster to walk in, because I'm anything but ladylike whilst walking in agonizing shoes. I’ll take solace in the fact that balance is not my strong point.

Sister 11/12 AW STYLING

2011-09-05T14:32:00.000+01:00

Autumn Winter Fall Tweed-Tastic AKIRA NAKA commingled with buckle toe creeper's, kudos to Koji for styling the hair raiser.

COAT/SOPHIE HULME BELT/SOPHIE HULME BAG/SOPHIE HULME SHOES/USED

KNIT/AKIRA NAKA JACKET/AKIRA NAKA SHORT/AKIRA NAKA SHOES/USED

KNIT/AKIRA NAKA NECKLACE/ERICKSON BEAMON PANTS/AKIRA NAKASHOES/USED

PANTS/AKIRA NAKA TOPS/AKIRA NAKASHOES/USED

SKIRT/AKIRA NAKA TOPS/AKIRA NAKA SHOES/USED

KNIT/AKIRA NAKA NECKLACE/ERICKSON BEAMON PANTS/AKIRA NAKA

SHOES/USED

SKIRT/Akira Naka TOPS/Akira Naka BAG/Sophie Hulme SHOES/USED

Courtesy of Model : Aira Nishikawa Photographer : Yas Terayama Hair : Koji Ichikawa Make up : EBARA Stylist : Izumi Machino

{DIY} Spike Hair Comb

2011-08-31T15:18:00.000+01:00

August is almost over (sniff sniff) but not before I share this super DIY by the primo pair Erica and Lauren of Honestly WTF. They have DIY’d Maison Michel’s metal spike comb, seen in Paris below. As for DIY's, this one looks completely do-able, even I couldn't possibly mess this up, Uh-oh, now I said it .. anti jinx potion needed, yes not a little superstitious.

You’ll need:

9 brass cone spikes

a 3-4″ plastic hair comb

liquid super glue (not gel)

Start by adding a small amount of liquid super glue to one end of the comb. Place a metal spike on top of the glue and hold it in place for at least 30 seconds. Let it dry completely before letting go.

Glue another spike to the other end of the comb. Then, using a ruler, place the rest of the spikes along the length of the comb to make sure there is enough spacing between each spike.

Continue glueing each spike, alternating from one side to another.

Stick the spiked comb in a bed of teased and tousled hair!

top image via Style.com; rest of images by HonestlyWTF

Also check out the : DIY Luv Aj Handpiece

Do you hate the word Fashion?

2011-08-26T13:37:00.000+01:00

Sometimes I feel the word 'FASHION' is made-up of a flammable orb, that ignites our world's diva complex. I never feel comfortable describing this blog.. as a fashion blog, the word itself seems to resonate negative associations, conjuring up images of the fickle nature of celebrity culture, materialistic snootish air, bullshit media correspondents. But I profess, the description of this blog is not important, Why? because it really doesn't matter in the large scheme of things, I shouldn't have a problem with the word 'FASHION' but with it's associations that comes along with the word.

It doesn't help when I see fashion slang used as the ones in the illustration below, I have to develop a more thicker skin but I will always dislike with a passion 'worst dressed' 'hot or not' and articles of what not to wear, I will never understand conformism, I please myself to wear whatever I want, but I'm not one for dismissing something for being popular either. Thus I'm gonna end this friday's post with a smile that is a curve that sets everything straight. { forgive me for that usage, I only heard it today :-)

Can you think of anymore undermining fashion lingo?