Family Corner : A little Spot of Online Shopping

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In this edition of the Family Corner I've scouted the web for some pretty and cute items for kids. Disney remains a favourite  in my opinion and the last few years have really seen a surge in the popularity of the main characters, especially Mickey and Minnie. Converse are not just for adults especially pink ones and all girls need a Disney watch and pretty hair grips.

The best thing about shopping for kids is that of course it's guilt free shopping - I mean its for the kids right ? There's no way that could be in any way wrong :P.

Converse sneaker, / Disney jewelry / Gimme Clips purple hair accessory / Pier 1 Imports Bailey the Plush Dog / Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boots Boys' Toddler / Disney Mickey Mouse Friends Minnie Mouse Tee Girls 7-16 / Old Navy Boys Licensed Character Knit Hats Size L/XL - Minion / Junior Jewels Brass Ladybug Stud Earrings - Kids

If you missed the first edition of Family Corner check it out here 

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Urban Travel : a Dog & a Tooth UNDERCOVER

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Going undercover is one tough job and that's where a big oversized coat that you can bury yourself in comes in handy. A big scarf that can also hide half your face lends a hand and then of course there's the idea of a big hat, wear it with the brim down for extra cover.

Strictly speaking for going undercover, this brilliant dog-tooth / houndstooth coat from MEXX might be tad bit too eye catching, maybe it might be more ideal to wear for a night out to party or two. Photos by Kurt Paris

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Trends Post : Autumn Layers

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Someone recently pointed out that it's been a while since I've collaged a few outfits together and they're right - no specific reason - just something I stopped doing.  I've been feeling more inclined lately and when ModCloth approached me and asked me to showcase their autumn layers I decided to hop back on the bandwagon.

The outfit in hand uses a blanket-style cardigan as its centerpiece. You can't have missed seeing a photo or 600 of Olivia Palermo / Cara Delevigne / Famous Woman X wearing the Burberry blanket with their initials monogrammed. If you're rich and famous you can get one of those for $1,395 - if you're a humble being you might have to look elsewhere.

This particular folk-inspired blanket-style cardigan has a brilliant pattern and colour combo. I've decided to team it with with a mustard cowl neck top and a denim shirt that I plan on wearing unbuttoned, the cowl neck top is actually a thin cardigan but I like it worn as a base layer. Since in my fuddled thoughts Autumn needs a hat and gloves, I couldn't resist adding a touch of vintage to clash with my folk.

Wear this outfit  with jeans and booties for a day out in a park / garden / walk around / a day out shopping or even to work if the dress code is casual.

If you're not familiar with ModCloth you might be worth checking them out,  they have an amazing selection of cardigans at the moment. it caters for all sizes and has lots of vintage inspired & quirky pieces - plus you can even shop by decade.They curate their clothes from different retailers as well as having their own private label. I actually found out about this site last year through Pretty Little Liars, since I obsessively hunt through blogs to see where their clothes are from - quite a few pieces were from ModCloth.

Any other layering ideas for Autumn ?

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What to Wear : Winter = Red&Black + FEDORA

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Red & Black is THE ultimate fiery colour combo yet it only gets one season. What with Red being the colour of Christmas and black being the dark non-colour that it is...I simply don't see that many opportunities for red & black in the summer months.

Which brings me to this ribbed, knit, asymmetrical red&black dress.... - okkkk maybe the black is slightly grey ..but who's fishing?- from Max&Co., I'm pretty certain the red&black brings out my eyes or at the very least my FEDORA but leaving that aside I've created two outfits around this dress. Yes magical number 2. 

The one I'm wearing is number 1 ofc but there's another collaged outfit idea further down the road, I think the dress should be paired with a fedora but if it's not your cup of tea  you will be absolved. 

I wore the dress with a pair of 'ooh la la sexy booties' that are actually one of my ALDO #perfectpair picks that you can buy at 30% off. In the collage, I've switched to a pair of taupe booties also from MAX&Co. - I liked the idea of a third colour and the booties as a style work equally well if not better. 

I didn't use a bag myself - why do you need a bag in a studio? But in the collage I've put a black bag although I also loveee satchel-style bags this season,  I'm loving this one in particular . I've also added a jacket that's also from MAX&Co in the collaged outfit since I guess summer has kinda gone away now...

And for the collage...


































Your turn - What do you pair RED with ?

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Photoshop and REALITY

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Yesterday I asked a question on facebook - Bridal photos should not be edited because they are reflecting reality" - agree or disagree ? - the response was mixed, some people want the 'fantasy' to be perfect and look perfect..others want a higher dose of reality.

Truth is the biggest bridal alterations happen before the photo editing. I hate going to weddings and seeing a different-looking bride, there are some brides who request makeup such that they've never ever worn before and never will again. Some makeup artists are clever enough to succeed in giving these clients exactly what they want, which in the end is a face that isn't theirs. I don't blame the makeup artists, their job is to make the bride happy, however that may be, but I don't get why the bride wants to look like a different person.

As regards photo editing there's nothing wrong with editing the light or a pimple that's not a permanent mark on a face but when it comes to weight, shape or body proportions, I feel that it would be impossible to look at a photo of myself and be proud of something that's not me.

I echo this sentiment not just in relation to bridal photography but any shoot that's not a story but about someone 'real'.

Your Turn - Leave me a comment with your opinion :)

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Outfit Post : MONOCHROME & a TIE

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This is what I wore to PARASCANDALO Marco's show last Friday. The title of the collection was Seriously Black so I decided to go for monochrome - slightly in theme but not quite.

I guess the star of my outfit was most definitely the tie - this tie is by BIBSAB and you might recall me wearing another of these beautiful ties at London Fashion Week some months ago. 

When this company got in touch with me and asked to collaborate I immediately fell head over heels in love with their designs and answered them in like 5 minutes. They're just so beautiful and the quality is incredible, I literally spent all night telling everyone where it's from - I have one more to unveil :D

SOOO I finally got myself a backpack! It's part of the ALDO rise collection I had spoken about a few months ago and I really really like it .. it reminds me of my schooldays except that now I worry about whether people will take things out of it - maybe I'm growing old..

What do you think of my hairstyle by the ultra-talented Svetlana at Toni&Guy Malta Hilton? I really like the way it looks casual but done at the same time.

Outfit Details : Skirt : Zara / Shoes : Nero Giardini (Stivaletti) / Shirt : ASOS / Tie : BIBSAB / Backpack : ALDO Rise / Hair : Toni&Guy Hilton / Watch : Dolce & Gabbana / Nails : Femme Beauty

Photos by Kurt Paris

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Styling Work : Made in Malta Fashion Editorial

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You may or not know that the popular TV programme Ilsien in-Nisa has recently started a new project - a weekly magazine in which I have my weekly fashion column. The sixth edition of the ilsien in-Nisa Weekly had something a bit more special - a fashion editorial - this is to be a bi-monthly occurrence and I'm the stylist.

For the first editorial, we thought of creating something a bit different - we used exclusively Maltese designer pieces and mixed the different pieces together to create different looks. As the stylist, I didn't simply visit each designer and ‘borrow’ a whole look, I combined different pieces from different designers, (from their latest collections) and combined them. To my knowledge, this is the first time such an editorial has been done in Malta.

The different designers’ collections really intersected well together, there was a lot of common ground as regards styles, colours etc. Our model was Kristen Buhajar who brought a wealth of modelling experience to the shoot. Alexander was the fantastic hair stylist and the creative Mateja was the makeup artists - both did a remarkable job. We shot at the Malta Society of Arts and the photos were taken by Kurt Paris.


Cover Shot Above  - Dress by Charles and Ron

Dress : Caroline Hili

Dress, Bag : Charles and Ron

Necklace : Marpesia&Co.

Playsuit : Creativefactory7

Coat, Knee pads : Rosemarie Abela

Halo : Ritienne Zammit

Necklace : Yana’s Jewellery

Bracelets : Marpesia&Co

Cape : Rosemarie Abela

Skirt : Ritienne Zammit

Jacket : Rosemarie Abela

Shorts : PARASCANDALO Marco

Bag : Fransina

Rings : Yana’s Jewellery

Dress, Shawl : Ferragiu

Leather cuff : Charles and Ron

Cape, Visor : Caroline Hili

Bodysuit : Ritienne Zammit

To see the actual photos of the shoot head to Kurt Paris Photography on Facebook. One last interesting piece of info is that each of these designers donated a piece from their collection towards an auction for charity and you can bid on these items - read about it here.

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Outfit Post : Revisiting an Oldie

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I shot these pics in a studio and when I arrived, the hubby told me "hurry - go change" - when I explained to him that this was exactly how i wanted to be shot, he thought i was crazy, "but that dress is old" was his stunned comment.

Yep it's old ...not vintage old..but old as in I bought it myself for myself a good 7 years ago. I've decided to start giving you guys a mix of outfit posts, whilst it's all fun and merry to see what I wear to parties and how dolled up I like to get, I think it's only fair that you get to see what I look like on a 'normal' day, what I wear to run around in, to head to work.

This is me after 7 hours awake and a day spent doing a million things, this is me wearing a dress that I bought 7 years ago and still love. This is basically me.

Just a note that these silver sneaker wedges are the same ones that are part of the ALDO collaboration and you can get them at 30% off - I really meant it when I said I run around in them all day nearly every day.

All Photos by Kurt Paris

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Urban Travel : Men in CAMOUFLAGE

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In another episode of Urban Travel with MEXX - this time it's all about menswear and the focus is on the camouflage pattern with a denim super-interesting twist. This outfit, which I styled, is all about being comfortable but fashion forward, a relaxed vibe with a smart, chic look. This is the type of outfit a guy would wear to hang around, go for lunch, watch a movie, maybe a spot of shopping. The burgundy colour offsets the camo pattern and navy blue perfectly keeps the outfit interesting. 

Our man of the hour is Umar Khaan, a student, originally from Pakistan but moved to Malta ten years ago - his style is typically 'smart casual', I've styled him a total #MEXX look.

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Events Post : PARASCANDALO Marco - Seriously Black

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I had fun tonight, Marco's show and collection is edgy, fun, intelligent, witty and just plain cool. Black was the omnipresent colour as the title of the collection Seriously Black would imply. In an interview I conducted earlier this week, Marco described being inspired by his surroundings which are currently the local city of Birgu and it's quaint old but thriving vibe, his time spent in east london can also comes across in the overall look of his collection. There are many interesting pieces in this collection but his slogan sweaters are the standout items for me, but a mention must be given to the shirts, torn trousers and well actually everything.

All Photos by Kurt Paris

For some 'people' photos check out my facebook page.

I really liked the collection and will definitely be adding one of these sweaters to my wardrobe - a big thumbs up to Marco.

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Family Corner : Little Girls Need Jackets

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And just like that, it's suddenly cold in Malta (we'll see how long it lasts), it's time to start pulling out the jackets, especially for the little ones. 

As promised, there are going to be more family related posts on my blog and I've titled the category 'Family Corner' - Like it? 

Kiabi are my main partner for this project - they've got such a huge selection of kids clothes / maternity / baby cute-as-hell pieces - the shop gives me lots of little avenues and sidewalks to explore and walk into.

Soooo little girls need their jackets and most little girls I know want cute ones, not necessarily pink, I get that not every girl cries for 30 minutes at a birthday party because she wasn't given a pink balloon (I actually remember this) but I think they still need to be pretty and these ones are all just 'dahling'.

The top most minnie-mouse-silver-jacket is more of a raincoat than a jacket - it's also my favourite, partly because I love minnie but also because I love the fabric, it's also the most expensive at 27.99 euros. These next two pics show warmer anorak-style jackets and are quite a bit cheaper, still super cute, loving the floral one.

Both 14.99 EUROS

Below, the top  jacket is another raincoat-style piece priced at 14.99 euros, the one below it is available in larger sizes for more grown-up girls but I'm not sure of the price.

Jackets can't be worn alone and I love kids in jeans especially patterned / coloured ones. Having more than one jeans option in your child's wardrobe can be such a time-saver..so many different outfits can be created by simply switching from plain jeans to patterned.

Would love love love to hear what you think of this 'Family Corner' project - Leave a comment Pretty Please - good or bad :)

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WOMEN OVER 40 SHOULDN'T WEAR MINISKIRTS OR SHOULD THEY ?

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Today I asked the title question on Facebook and it kicked up quite a storm, whilst some people agree with the statement, the majority don't - maybe Malta and it's desire and mentality to box and create rules for everything is finally changing and allowing for more 'freedom'.

The fashion world as it is today makes rules one season only to break them the next - case in point - don't match ANYTHING one year..oh actually let's match everything the next year. So with this in mind, can there still be rules and can there still be a concept of something being ‘age appropriate’?

In my opinion, the answer to the title cannot be defined simply by an age number. The basic fundamental fact is that there are women over 40 who look better in mini skirts than others aged 20. Having said that, past a certain age, I do believe that for most women, thin or not, their knees might start to look a little bit saggy and in that case maybe a pair of tights should be considered.

With this in mind, the expression mutton dressed as lamb is one I hear very often and much as I like to say lets disregard rules in fashion and express individuality, there are times when I find myself using this expression in regard to someone's outfit.The truth is that it’s all about the final look and how you piece the items together rather than the individual clothing items.

The final look is the important thing and as a more mature woman, your image should reflect both your age and personality, for example, you should not wear the same exact outfit that your teenage daughter wears, whilst you may be wearing the same blazer, your daughter could decide to pair it with boyfriend jeans and converse but you should pair it with tailored jeans and heels.

As we grow older what is important is that we pay attention to what suits our figure, if we arm ourselves with this knowledge we will generally always look good, no matter what we wear.

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Outfit Post : It's a PURPLE Hole in the WALL or BAG

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Last weekend was an out-of-ordinary experience for me, the hubby and I actually managed to not work for an entire weekend and we spent it at the Palace Hotel. We played board games, ate way too much junk food and just chilled.

Sat morning we stepped out for a short walk and he had his camera..ok so I made him work a little bit, this is an honest-to-god, not-in-any-way-planned general outfit. 

I'm wearing a new Coccinelle bag that I love and I think is perfectly positioned next to the Hole in the Wall bar name because it doesn't have an actual closing mechanism of any sort so it's a hole in the bag :D plus it looks like a bucket. 

I'm also wearing a super comfy dress that you've seen before here and my ALDO wedge sneakers that you can presently buy at 30% off, I already mentioned that these are my #perfectpair for everyday. My hair is actually still wet from my trip to the spa.

Outfit Details : Dress : Dahlia / Shoes : ALDO / Bracelet (Black) : Karen Millen / Bracelet (Red), Bag : Coccinelle / Sunglasses : Dior (Solaris Malta) / Watch : Toy Watch

Did you spot my 'CP' initials necklace - I blogged about it here. It's from Mvintage and I still wear it everyday - what do you think of it ?.

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Events Post : LUKE AZZOPARDI RICOCHET

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That Luke has great vision and design skills and knows how to think outside the box is not exactly a news flash. In all his previous works, Luke has excelled at originality and exquisite tailoring. This collection, rises another notch both in the design and also in his use of fabrics - the fabrics, which are all from Camilleri Paris Mode, are absolutely stupendous, one might say majestic - brocades, velvet, silks, all make an appearance. However, as superb as the quality of the fabrics are, it is his play on combining these different fabrics and this combination of textures that captivated me - in an interesting twist, Luke even used pure silk upholstery material for one of his pieces.

Worth a specific mention is this dress below - this new fabric is made of a mix of pure silk and reflective nylon threads the result is meant to reflect and convey the image of water. It is also particularly good at being shaped to fit the body.

A lot of care given to the way the garments fall on the body, waists were enhanced exactly when they need to be, the right amount of cleavage was present and just all round perfect fits. I really felt that each model was selected carefully to wear just the right piece.

The styling of the show itself conveyed an image of power, the hairstyles by Lara Theuma were brilliant - beehives with a dramatic twist and the makeup by Adrianna was excellent. Interesting, coloured, lighting was used as though to reflect changing moods and feelings. Last but not least - loved the shoes which are all from ALDO (I've got a brilliant collaboration ongoing with ALDO you might want to check out).

To find out something more about Luke you can read my interview from earlier this week and you can also read up on last year's show and collection.

In the meantime some more photos are up on my facebook page.

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