That 70s Vibe

Freja Beha Erichsen

Photographed by Terry Richardson

Vogue Nippon August 2010
Fashion Gone Rogue

Loving the 70s inspired looks in this shoot - flared pants, leather satchel bags and belts, metal-framed glasses and long pendants. Freja's 70s hair do looks fab too - Love the layered brunette, with the fringe look. The 70s is set to be the next 'It' decade. I think we've had enough of the overly glam, super luxe and diamond encrusted looks of the 80s. Time to embrace down-to-earth, hippy glamour I say! 

Style Muse: Julia

Cut-out Maxi

Gorgeous cream ensemble

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld in Jil Sander's JIL Perfume campaign

Studded Hearts & PAPERMAG

Carine Roitfeld's (Vogue Paris Editor) daughter, Julia, has been my favourite style muse for a while now. One my earliest posts on hôtel de mode was about her. She has such a natural beauty about her and seems to be rather down to earth, despite her mother being perhaps one of the most influential figures in the fashion world. Julia is featured in the August edition of Vogue Australia in an article about her being the face of the new JIL scent by Jil Sander. In the article she is asked about her personal style, replying that she likes to "spice up classics with a PVC mini-skirt or super-high acrylic platform shoes from stripper stores." She says her "style is quite classic, and bourgeois yet always feminine and sexy with a touch of rock." I always find her outfits very inspiring. She wears simple, yet dramatic pieces, and always appears effortlessly fashionable.

Photographer Alice Rosati

These stockings are amazing

That fur is divine!

Alice Rosati Photographer via TOBACCO & LEATHER

Fashion photography at it's best - stunning models, beautiful clothes, breath-taking backdrops and fabulous technique - that light! The photographer has captured the beauty of fashion so well. 

Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2010

The nude structured dress is perfection - those bows are so cute!

Valentino's signature red

Fashion Gone Rogue

The latest Valentino Haute Couture collection is definitely more wearable couture than the other designer's collections. I love the couture shows because it is an opportunity for fashion to run wild, without financial constraints or the question of whether an outfit could actually be worn in public. In saying that, it's also nice to see a collection where you can look at that and think "I'd where that to a party". Valentino's collection is out there enough with its exaggerated proportions and structure silhouettes, but the colours bring it back down to earth - muted tones, white, black, with a hint of signature Valentino red. I love the use of sheer fabrics and the bow details, on both the outfits and those adorable point shoes. The looks are luxurious while remaining classic and elegant.

Eclectic Style

Madisyn Ritland

Jalouse Magazine

M O D E L S

Jessica Stam

M O D E L S

At the moment I'm into mixing different styles together - whether it be florals with fur, classic with grunge, or vintage with new. I love the word eclectic - it means to select or choose from various sources. I like to wear clothes that mean something to me. When you look in the mirror it feels great to remember a vintage shopping trip with a close friend, a holiday with family, or the person who bought a particular item for me. Mix these all together and your bound to feel happy and confident in your outfit. These shoots are filled with fabulous eclectic looks. I love the floral pieces, hats, feathers, lace and the Louis Vuitton suitcases (they will be forever stylish) for the Jalouse shoot. As for the shoot with Jessica Stam, that is absolute eclectic perfection. Such an adorable lingerie ensemble!

Warm & Fuzzy

Vogue Nippon August 2010

M O D E L S

It has been freezing in Sydney over the last week or so. Anyone reading this who lives in the far Northern Hemisphere is probably laughing at my prior statement but trust me - it does get cold here! I have been to Europe and Canada in the middle of winter and even my teeth are chattering here in Sydney. That's not to say I don't love the cold weather. I do. Maybe not the cold bit. As for the cute hats, chunky scarfs, beautiful woollen coats and amazing furs - I couldn't love it more :) If only I could actually get away with wearing ear warmers to uni, without people giving me sidewards glances, I would be one incredibly happy, fashion obsessed girl. Naturally then, I am loving this shoot from the latest Vogue Nippon. Those braids and ear warmers for Dolce and Gabbana are super cute! Same goes for those sweet pom-pom jackets for Giorgio Armani. Thanks to Burberry, it looks likes sheep fleece clothing and accessories are going to be the IT style this winter. At first I was hesitant, but as the temperature drops, the trend is definitely growing on me. Back to those ear warmers, I think I'm going to have to get a pair! I can't resist. People can stare all they like.

Wise Words

ATTENTION: hôtel de mode FOLLOWERS NEEDED!

I would like to thank those you have become a recent follower. If you haven't yet, it is a very simple process that only takes a few moments. If you have a Google account, you can become a follower by simply clicking on the "Follow with Google friend connect". Otherwise, follow using Bloglovin' by clicking on the Eiffel Tower. This process only takes a moment. I really appreciate the support :)