Nonchalant Opulence

Bonjour, Bonjour!

2008-10-28T11:06:00.002Z

I just want to inform you that the lovely Eva (February) from The Treasure Chest - very inspiring blog by the way- has made a forum for fashion, art, music and beauty (mainly fashion though) that you can visit - and join!- to contribute with your thoughts and material !! We can talk about all matters in the fashion world (and out) ..it's going to be fun-fun-fun. Comment if you have any questions.

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Trainas.

2008-10-27T14:41:00.002Z

Jenny Lewis.

2008-10-26T19:16:00.003Z

I must say, Rilo Kiley's frontwoman Jenny Lewis is quite a bit awesome.. she can make anything work, from vintage to couture. Glam rock at it's best! (by the way, on the prvious post Raquel Zimmerman obviously won, she looked gorgeous! and the dress fit her perfectly - it was probably tailored for her- but anyway *whispers conspirationally* she was my favourite too)

sources: flickr, catwalkqueen

"Good Try Though!"

2008-10-22T19:21:00.004+01:00

The Chanel Mobile art exhibit had some pretty interesting eyecandy:

In order of appearance 1) Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Bosworth 2) SJP 3) Raquel Zimmerman
4) Agyness Deyn 5) Fabiola Beracasa

I don't want to comment because I want you to vote for your favourite.

Okay, only one thing because if I don't say it I might explode
"Agy" is so freakin' annoying!

(just my humble opinion)

source: fashionindie

Oh, Peter!

2008-10-19T19:30:00.005+01:00

why, oh why would you create a line for topshop not alike the stuff you normally create? This is a really personal opinion: I love love love Peter Jensen especially the s/s 09 collection (it was so cute) but I'm not really fond of the prom dresses he has made for topshop. Maybe it's because I haven't seen them actually on someone.. maybe it's just the photos and they look great live.. I don't know what it is, but I can't picture myself wearing any of these dresses.. The shoes however I would splurge on, if I didn't find them copletely and utterly overpriced!

(210 £ each!)

I like the upper part of the left one but not the bottom part, and not the material. The right one is the only one I might' ve worn, but even if I did like it, it's not worth 250£!

These are the only items I loved (in white) 210£
same shoes f/w 08 on runway:

His s/s 09 line (I like it though some outfits don't fit in with the rest):

btw the red haired one (she is soo beautiful!) was the winner of Australia's next top model! It's the first time I see her on the runway after the show..

the a/w 08-09 was even better ! here are some of my favourites!

source the fashion spot

Flawless.

2008-10-18T23:16:00.007+01:00

Say what you want, but Lara is an absolute goddess. This is the infamous November 08 i-D editorial shot by photographer Alasdair McLellan and starring Lara herself and male model Randy Johnston. I just want to underline the fact that Randy actually died on the 11th for reasons that remain unknown so this could be kind of a tribute presenting his last shoot which is admittably quite admirable. I read somewhere that it may have been an overdose but I'm not positive so I don't want anyone to think that..RIP Randy..

Note: Isn't the picture of her naked so tastefully done? the whole shoot is just.. flawless! And some people have been saying that she is too thin; however, I think she is just right and her proportions are great and i'm not going to say "yes, but have you seen the other models how thinner they look" because that's not the point here ..it's not that since there are thinner models, she is excused, it's just that she is thin but it's a nice thin, it's not a skinny-sick thin, she is healthy.

(click to enlarge)

source foto decadent

.Daisy and Diesel.

2008-10-11T23:45:00.004+01:00

Daisy Lowe is helping Diesel celebrate their birthday with a new ad campaign reminiscent of Kate Moss's (ck ad). I like it, i think it looks very bold and I always thought she had a great body so this image is naturally very flattering .By the way her hair is dreamy! I am wanting a fringe like that so much. I am probably going to get it one of these days but my hair is so impossible it won't grow an inch! And for this look to work i think you have to have a) long hair (not necessarily but it looks good when you do..) b)straight hair and c) it only suits some head shapes ; i hope it suits mine..

(click to enlarge)

Nautical : 3 Looks.

2008-03-30T17:18:00.008+01:00

Finally I have internet !! 1 quick post because i have homework awaiting...(thrilling)

3 nautical looks..(click to enlarge)

Achieve..

I just called to say,

2008-03-26T10:36:00.003Z

I'm sorry!

I truly am. I have no Internet. I am currently using my brother's laptop, so yeah.. i have no pictures for you or anything.. Oh, well! these things happen. thank you for saying all those wonderful {flattering} things about my poem. I am going to write more..

By the way, is there anyone who reads the magazine "Cicada" ? and can anyone recommend a magazine with photography that I can subscribe to?

anyway, I hope I can repair my internet soon, because I have millions of ideas for my next post. Till then i might (hopefully) write another quick post with a poem..

1) comments on the post below
2) it was my nameday yesterday!

3 Day Weekends..

2008-03-10T13:31:00.018Z

(all photos taken by me)

These are the weekends where your parents drag you all the way to the middle of nowhere.

These are the weekends where you wave goodbye to your friends and tell them to wish you luck.

These are the weekends where the television in the house you' re staying in happens to have only two channels. Two terribly fuzzy channels.

These are the weekends where you are thankful for remembering to take your camera.

These are the weekends where you walk by the beach and think about your future while gazing at the sea's infinity.

These are the weekends where you read Jane Austen while lying on the grass, in the shade of a cherry tree.

These are the weekends where you and your bicycle discover places untraceable to the map of your brain.

These are the weekends where it's just you; and nature.

...you don't mind.

Ps. In 2nd picture wearing the "trip clothes" as in comfortable clothes to be worn in the car.
Cheap Monday jeans, AA tank, thrifted cardi. ( and it is the reflection of myself in the window.)
Ps2. Feedback for the poem please.

Not the Chips; Ruffles.

2008-03-05T13:16:00.012Z

Yes, i am talking about ruffles; just not the chips..

I love them. I have even learnt to sew so I can sew them on practically everything. There have been lots of DIY projects, lot's of messy business I tell you.

and I only recently discovered I own this really pretty cream ruffled blouse.

These are my shoes. I am quite impressed with the result of my DIY project.
(click to enlarge)

okay, i admit my inspiration was from the runway..

hehe

MAN

2008-02-20T17:36:00.007Z

I hate to admit it, but I haven't been too impressed ( except for footwear) by the f/w shows.. I don't know why, but I have not. I was quite disappointed actually. Til now I haven't seen one amazing-spectacular-throw your hat in the air- show for womanswear. So, I was like ," what's happening with the menswear? Is it the same situation?"The answer is no, it's not ! The hugely successful partnership between Fashion East founder Lulu Kennedy and Topman was in fact amazing- spectacular- throw your hat in the air ! Guess who is going to be sneaking in Topman pretending to be buying a present for the boyf.. hehehe..*(evil laugh)..The sad news is that MAN designer James Long has had his autumn/winter 2008-9 collection stolen. Some hours after the runway show, the thieves stole the whole collection! Imagine how he is feeling right now, especially seeing as it was a huge success and he must have been very stressed out being a young designer and all...poor thing.

Look at the colours on the cardigan and the blouse that looks like a baggy boustier: cool or what?

oh, the boots ! i love them.. do you think they will have them in the size of my small foot? And I love the gingham trousers and the black coat. (The black coat is totally Nate or Chuck from Gossip girl).

The right outfit is v.cool.

the weirdness i am looking for in the womanswear.

Everything is Illuminated..

2008-02-18T18:50:00.021Z

Today I went for a walk in the neighbourhood. Here are some of the pictures I took.

all photos taken by me.

P.s The "Mystery Woman of the day" was Chloe Sevigny as most of you answered correctly..

I told you: I make the hardest games EVER!

by the way, vsiit Sierra's blog, I really like it and she has a great post on Lou Doillon ! click here.

Backstage part 2.)

2008-02-17T00:34:00.001Z

I just realized my name is lame!!It was the name of my pen-name How stupid is that? So.. I give you Nonchalant Opulence (cool name huh?) .. Nothing changes, except the header, my name -NonchalantMod- and the URL : nonchalantopulence.blogspot.com .

So, here is the 2nd collage of backstage from Fashion week! I really like this one, and it has more photos too. Dont forget: Click to enlarge.

I had a problem uploading it to its normal size so even if you click it it's quite downsized but click on it anyway because it zooms pretty much.. Anyway, I want to congratulate Jessica Haleigh from SICK. for winning my extremely difficult game (haha) . Inaki from So VIP Zone also answered correctly but he came in second .. Congrats to him though too!!! However, here is the second game.

(my games are extremely difficult dont you think?)

It is snowing here! I am going to take some pictures and post them..Everything is white, I love it!

Backstage Part 1.)

2008-02-14T17:53:00.001Z

Happy Valentine's Day

Sorry I have been away for the past week which is practically an eternity in the blog world..i would love to post everyday, but unfortunately i dont have much time :S hope you are all well, and I haven't forgotten all of your blogs!! To prove that, I dedicate this collage to you! and thank you all very much for your happy b-day comments, it was very sweet of you.. i still didn't get to return any of your comments, but I will do in the near future! the weekend is coming, and there will be more parts of backstage at fashion week!! see ya,

-Cee Cee

P.S Sorry, no time for Grammar, Spelling check etc.!!!!!Wish me luck(for my tests!)

(click to enlarge, and then click again to enlarge!!)

plus a fun game to pass your time (well, not really fun, but I promise the first one to answer will get a collage made by me!!)

(click for fullsize view)

Severe Sheer.

2008-02-02T16:44:00.000Z

Its my Birthday today! [Happy B-day to me!!]

Sheer is an ultra/supertrend this Spring as seen on the runway. Many shows had outfits with sheer elements, but these were some of my favourites . (click to enlarge)

and this is me wearing a somewhat sheer blouse from h&m I think and a sheer scarf (thrift store) .[and i am holding a ruler]

short post, but you understand its Saturday night, its my birthday and I have to PARTY!! see ya..

Vogue Vs "Η Γυναίκα".

2008-01-30T21:05:00.000Z

In case you are wondering (and you probably are), "Η Γυναίκα" is Greek for 'the woman' (pronounced gi-ne-ka), and was the title of the unique greek woman's magazine in the 1950's! I am sure you can compare it with a current issue of Vogue, but the question is: will you find any similarities? I pick a random number -74-and turn to that page in both magazines..

While Vogue is brimming with colour featuring the next hot designers and the season's new labels , "Η Γυναίκα" is in black & white, has a piece of literature (by grigorio ksenopoulo) ,a little article with tips on how to be a good housewife (..) and live harmonically with your husband, and a recipe for a delicious turkey..

Spot the differences in the fashion spread parts from both magazines. I assume you won't need me to point out which one is which!

click to enlarge. ( I recommend that you do click because the quality is better when enlarged)

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Vogue UK Feb. 2008 'Light and Fantastic' editorial shot by Javier Vallhonrat

Η Γυναίκα αρ. 207

Apologies

2008-01-27T13:21:00.000Z

im sorry i havent updated or posted anything for forever but ive been working on my new fashion forum! come join me and other bloggers at http://stylespace.proboards106.com/index.cgi and lets talk about art,photography,fashion,beauty etc. see you there!!

Plaid Fad.

2008-01-20T19:24:00.000Z

So i have moved up the plaid post to today [everybody say Yey!!(or not)] .. once again i want to apologize for my unacceptable behaviour (haha) for not posting about this trend earlier but as i said before i wasnt on blogger when the trend appeared...since i dont need to give an introduction since many other bloggers have already introducted it (ok..im repeating myself) i will just force feed you some eyecandy!! love you all, lots of kisses, thank you for your insightful comments (keep them coming!) and yes, that is me in the first three pictures..

please do not comment on the almost too short t-shirt-dress and my annoyingly skinny legs..thank you<3

tell me : do I look cool? because in the first photo i am wearing my dad's shirt, and in the second i am wearing my mom's PJ's. yeah..that's how much of a loser I am..but I love the outcome (enough with the narcissism already).in the first picture im also wearing h&m ribbed tights and Paul&Joe shorts, in the others some cheap-o necklace and sunnies and the small necklace is an expensive gift from an auntie..short post, more to come and to come, and to come.

Saturday Special: Rainbow.

2008-01-19T20:16:00.000Z

Forgive me for being a little bit behind, i am sure everyone has already done posts on block colours etc.etc. but i haven't been here for a long time, have I? and i dont want to not post on this trend...the next special will be about plaid, i am warning you! haha. and then the special category will be on anything i believe deserves to be called special. as simple as that. anyway:

"block colours" were a major trend in winter, and as declared by numerous fashion-forward magazines, its also going to be one for s/s 08..

block colours worn by celebrities: (click to enlarge)

models also sporting the colours on the runway:

Miu Miu

Lanvin

Oliver Theyskens for Nina Ricci (not on the runway: Pre-Fall)

Elie Saab

my collages:

collage pictures from various issues from these magazines: VOGUE, teenVOGUE, ELLE

hope you liked it, i just wanted to make a little bit of a antitheses seeing as my last post was dressed in pitch black..!

Blanche&Noir sont passé.

2008-01-17T16:17:00.000Z

warning:this post may cause depression .

After seeing the Spring runways, i decided to make this ode to Black&White , but mostly to black, because bold colours have invaded the runways and black is temporarily,sadly unwelcome. Aurevoir; my favourite colour (even though its not technically a colour), i will see you when september comes..

(click to enlarge)

and i scanned the black & white editorial from Elle USA January featuring miss Universe RIYO MORI.I loved this.. the woman is soo beautiful and she looks like many different people in the different pictures.

click each picture to enlarge

Hope i didn't depress you too much :)

Get yer freak on...

2008-01-15T18:35:00.000Z

Woah, these women are really making the most out of every little event now that the Golden Globes were cancelled and the Academy Awards might be too.. and i'll tell you something: i am loving it!Here we are :Art of Elysium anniversary.

Rachel Bilson wowed me (of course). Can that girl ever do wrong? the answer is NO!

Ali Larter: well her dress wasnt exactly fabulous, it looks like something you would wear on the beach actually, but she herself is so fabulous that she glams up whatever she wears.

well, i must say i was a bit mean about the other girls but let's face it:they were wearing ugly clothes so I personally am not interested..

The Olsen twin aka Ashley, wore this amazing black gown. Is it only me or do these sisters wear a tad too much black? Anyway, I loved it i mean look at the ending of the dress it looks like a tulip.(a wilted tulip). and i love her statement necklace!

Camilla Belle looks always magnificent, and this time wasnt a disappointment. Whenever she has a splash of red in her outfit, she looks amazing! her dress is a work of art and I love the strap..

Although i hate Rachel Zoe, I cant say that I dont adore her ensemble.The only thing botering me is her weird pose!! what's up with her hands? anyway..

Lastly we have the Willis daughter.. im not saying its brilliant or anything, but I think its a good choice.kind of.she is playing it a bit too safe.

So my favourite of the night was...Camilla Belle (she did live up to her sirname..)

Ashley i still love you and you are still my all-time favourite..

Honourable mention goes to.. Rachel and Ashley (i couldnt decide)

plus :

final note:

Seven best of Seven days..

2008-01-14T13:10:00.000Z

I'm Cee-Cee and this is my celebrity (slash) fashion blog. This is going to be interesting..keep visiting.

Seven best of Seven days.

First Place goes to Katie Holmes (obviously) with two glamorous dresses.. Tom Cruise should be intimidated..
Heigl I adore your dress but could you please lose that necklace?? An outfit like this one stands on it's own and doesn't need any accessories!!
Lucy Liu, woah! i love the colour, and the dress totally brings an Asian aura if you know what I mean although (I think it was a gold bag you were carrying) too many bold colours in one outfit can be a little over the top.. Love her though and I think we will be seeing more of her in 2008!
Halle Berry can shine if she wants too (i think shes wearing Temperley).. great choice for those great legs..!
Jessica Alba has had better days but I think this dress for a pregnant woman out and about is very practical and pretty.
Lastly, Hudgens ..(ugh that annoying brat) I hate to say that I love her dress. it is very feminine and elegant.
Oh! and the other girl in the emerald green backless dress who's name i do not recall gets an honourable mention.

If i could vote the dress i liked most it was Lucy Liu's but because Katie Holmes had two great outfits she wins.

who do you vote for?

6 votes for Lucy Liu.
2 votes for Vanessa.
1 vote for Heigl.
1 vote for Katie Holmes.