Monday 31 May 2010
Paper Planes
Paper Planes celebrated the third launch of the magazine with two major parties: one in NYC @ the Soho Grand; and the other at Barcelona's W Hotel. Photographers, stylists, models, bookers and friends of the mag came out to help celebrate the new issue. Click here to check out the party happs on the Paper Planes blog.
Sunday 30 May 2010
Highstreet Holiday Hints
Horray for the highstreet! Horray I say! If you're going beachside for your holliers this summer here are some top tips from I Blog's shopping travels...Asos.com:
Beach playsuits €27.50 -this season's alternative to the (yawn!) sarong.
Crop bandeau tops €7.50 - perfect when paired with a maxi skirt.
Dunnes:
Flip flops only €1. Customise with jewel pieces or add a corsage pin to disguise ugly toes.
Mix-n-match bikinis from €5. Whatever your shape, get the bikini that will fit your bits. Yay!
H&M:
Gorgeous acid orange trapezes dresses at €24.95. A great tan is the only accessory you'll need!
Beach cover tops and multi-colour shades from €3.95.
Miss Selfridge:
Strappy maxi dresses €27. Perfect palette on which to build - add a belt, denim gilet, mega-watt jewellery - whatever takes your fancy.
Penneys:
Amazing beads from €3. Layer up for a bright tribal look.
Bikini sets from €5. Every shape, size and colour - and decent quality
Leather weave belts €4. Beat that!
River Island:
Love love love! Spoil yourself with some beach couture.
Couture swimwear - mix and match sets from €17.50 a piece featuring Betty Paige inspired high-waist shorts for jelly bellies. Nice.
Bollywood-inspired gold thread cover-ups @ €33.50 - it's a skirt, it's a turban, it's a top - it's fabulous!
If It's Good Enough for Cleopatra...
My very wise stylist friend Claire once revealed a clever tip for removing fake tan. Milk. The lactic acid acts a natural exfoliant by helping lift dead cells; while the fat binds moisture, keeping the skin soft. Sounds like urban legend? Try it. Just add a litre into a very hot bath and soak for 20 minutes. Afterwards, use a washcloth to slough the skin and be staggered by the results. I've been using top drawer exfoliants in a bid to fade tan remanents without half the success of plain 'aul bainne. Apparently Cleopatra was onto a good thing.Note: sounds silly but apparently this tip isn't the safest if you're lactose intolerant or have high blood pressure.
Friday 28 May 2010
Thursday 27 May 2010
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Tuesday 25 May 2010
still inspired
vogueUK
i keep coming back to this shot of daria from last summer.
it never fails to inspire me.
I Love Motel??
I got this complimentary t-shirt today from a new fashion brand called Motel. Very sweet but I'm somewhat reticent to wear it; not least because it comes with its own matching keyring and bag. A bit like saying 'Line up fellas. I'm open for business!' Unless, of course, you happen to harbour a fondness for temporary accommodation. Let's face it, hipster irony isn't a good look on a gal my age. Guess I'll have to wear this one to bed - preferably in my own house; not a motel.
Monday 24 May 2010
Toe Woes
I hate my toes. Fact. I spent many a year pretending to be a size 7 when really I'm an 8. Yet another fact. Given my unfortunate digital inheritance and years of denial, I am not privy to use of the term 'flip flop'. This is a source of great anxiety for me every summer. A few years ago I went to Greece and was told by a complete stranger that something could be done about my toes. She went so far as to recommend Harley Street. I spent the rest of that holiday knee-deep in sand. With my Spanish break a mere three weeks away, I've been desperate to find sandals that can double up as a cunning toe disguise. Thus far, I found a sequin panelled pair in Zara for €49.95 and this little beauty to my right on Asos.com for €43.75. They haven't arrived yet so I'm still dubious as to whether the fringe is long enough to disguise the offending piggies. I fear I may have to resort to some D.I.Y. tactics - a sandal brooch perhaps?
Heaven Hair & Beauty
D12 isn't just a hip hop group folks. It's also an up-and-coming postcode, not merely because it lays claim to resident Martin Foley (a.k.a. The Viper). It's new salon - Heaven Hair & Beauty - looks set to have punters boarding the 19a to sample some of their killer deals. Take their 3-week manicure which at €28, trumps the rather elevated €70 fee at one particular Dublin hair salon. What about their Vita Liberatea organic spray tan? The results are sweet - no biscuit smell, no questionable brown transfers on white clothing and at €30, it fades like a sweet summer romance. To cap it all off, they've got a banging deal on at the mo: €50 for a Brazilian, half leg, underarm and eyebrow wax.Heaven Hair & Beauty, 21 Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, D12; 01-492 8633
Sunday 23 May 2010
Maxi Blues
I love my maxi dresses - all 6 of them which is why I thought I'd make it lucky number 7 with this floral full-length frock from A|wear. This strapless number is all sorts of lovely - namely because it does not make me look like I'm escaping a flood. At six foot tall, most maxis just look sort of midi on me, especially if paired with wedges. So you can imagine my excitement when I found one that did what it said on the tin. Except....I had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction. Unused to the extra length, I trod on the hem in a Grafton Street shop only to expose my rather naff strapless bra. Thankfully, I was wearing one. Small graces and all that. My new mantra is 'lift before thy boobs separate.'
neon
coutorture + zimbio
dree looks great in this valentino dress.
the colors remind me of a this christopher kane collection.
Saturday 22 May 2010
Japan Triumph Cute Fashion Bra
Japan is famous for its unique and cute Fashion style. Everythings come into Japan will be modified into a very unique and stylish model, including the bra.
Bra, Panties, or woman undergarments are not only a daily wearing for Japanese woman, but also for fashion and style purpose. Most of Japanese bra are in cuties and fashionable, showing the high creativity of Japanese people.
Not only woman buy bra in Japan, but also even a boyfriend can buy a bra as a gift for her girlfriend.
One of Popular Japan branded bra is Triumph. Triumph actually is a division German Lingerie Company, but the products are very Japanese after come into Japan Market. This means they go over the top, as it were, to attract attention to their products and cleverly assocaite them with the latest popular cause. Here are 8 of their most outrageous bizarre bra examples :
1) The Warmbiz Heated Bra: No Chest Colds Here!
In an effort to save energy, Japan's government set up Coolbiz and Warmbiz campaigns to encourage businesses and workers to dress appropriately for the season: no neckties for men in summer, for example. I doubt they expected The Warmbiz Heated Bra to come along, but we're glad nonetheless! This comfy-looking faux fur number features microwavable gel pads that can be slipped into the bra cups to provide warmth in chilly offices. Of course, just wearing corduroy pants and woolly sweaters would be much more warming, but how much fun would that be? Speaking of fun, here's an informative video that shows the gel pads being heated and installed...
2) The Voter Turnout Liftup Bra: Got an Election?
Politics is boring, especially in Japan where consensus is king. Leave it to triumph to spice things up with The Voter Turnout Liftup Bra! Crafted of silver vinyl, the bra is boldly labeled "ballot box" while the matching skirt is made from ballots. Vote early and often!
3) The Post Office Bra: Love Letters Revisited
It's called the "Total Surprise Bra", and I have no idea why. Supposedly the catchy red bustier worn so appealingly by model Yu Misaki was designed to bring attention to previous Prime Minister Koizumi's post office privatization plans. Who?? What?? Exactly... so the bra can only help, right?
4) The Bra Bag: Shop 'til you Droop
Take it from Triumph model Erisa Nakayama, plastic bags are wasteful! That's what the little sign affixed to the bikini bottom of The Bag Bra says, at least. So trash those bags and take off your bra - sage advice for shoppers who want to carry home their melons the eco-friendly way! Need more details? Of course you do... check out this YouTube video on The Bra Bag...
5) The Anti-smoking Bra: No Butts Allowed!
According to the creative crew at Triumph, The Anti-smoking Bra "emits a mysterious fragrance designed to kill the desire to smoke." Perhaps the jaw-dropping effect of the bra itself is what really does the trick, however. Is there really a fragrance that turns off the addictive effects of nicotine? Do you really care?
6) "My Chopsticks" Bra: A Feast for the Eyes...
The "My Chopsticks" Bra is a tasty little treat that features miso soup and rice bowl cups separated by a chopstick rest. Tucked into one shoulder strap is a pair of collapsible, portable chopsticks. The aim of this appetizing ensemble is to bring awareness to the environmental effects of wood disposable chopsticks. Ok, we're aware... can we eat now?
7) The Birth Rate Decline Bra: Granny sez Make More Babies!
Japan has one of the world's most rapidly aging populations and once the average age hits 70, who's going to model Triumph's bizarre bras - or want to look at the models? Thus, The Birth Rate Decline Bra, festooned with cartoon grandmothers admonishing lazy Japanese to get down, get funky and get themselves some families. Sorry Triumph, the only thing this bra is going to increase is the staying power of the men who have to look at it.
8) The Chastity Belt Bra: The Key to Intimacy
Is Triumph giving us mixed messages? First it's like "get intimate", now it's all "lock up the goodies". That's exactly what The Chastity Belt Bra does - it comes with a little gold key that the wearer can present to her guy of choice. Rather romantic, come to think of it. So why is actress/singer/model Aya Ueto acting so, er, horny?
Make The Putt Bra
Triumph have designed the new bra to appeal to Japan's busy golfing women.
The green corset-style garment can be removed and unrolled to create a 1.5m-long putting mat.
When the user sinks a putt into one of the cups, a built-in speaker pumps out a congratulatory "Nice shot!".
The bra also features pockets for extra golf balls and tees, and a detachable flag pin that serves as a score pencil.
The bra set comes with a skirt with the words "Be Quiet" printed on the rear, which doubles up as a flag for use on the course.
Quite how the user is supposed to do cover herself when she removes the underwear is unclear.
Twice a year, Triumph unveils a new novelty bra in Japan to highlight social trends.
The novelty bras are generally designed to raise awareness of an issue, rather than be worn regularly.
Triumph claim that the Nice Cup in Bra is a response to the growing popularity of golf among Japanese women.
In previous years the company have invented the postal bra with pockets for letters and a chopstick bra made from miso soup and rice bowls, with a special holder for chopsticks.
In May they unveiled the novelty husband hunter bra, which features a countdown clock that stops once an engagement ring is inserted into the mechanism, and plays Mendelssohn's "The Wedding March".
Watch Bra that can be used as a golf putting mat Video here
Bra, Panties, or woman undergarments are not only a daily wearing for Japanese woman, but also for fashion and style purpose. Most of Japanese bra are in cuties and fashionable, showing the high creativity of Japanese people.
Not only woman buy bra in Japan, but also even a boyfriend can buy a bra as a gift for her girlfriend.
One of Popular Japan branded bra is Triumph. Triumph actually is a division German Lingerie Company, but the products are very Japanese after come into Japan Market. This means they go over the top, as it were, to attract attention to their products and cleverly assocaite them with the latest popular cause. Here are 8 of their most outrageous bizarre bra examples :
1) The Warmbiz Heated Bra: No Chest Colds Here!
In an effort to save energy, Japan's government set up Coolbiz and Warmbiz campaigns to encourage businesses and workers to dress appropriately for the season: no neckties for men in summer, for example. I doubt they expected The Warmbiz Heated Bra to come along, but we're glad nonetheless! This comfy-looking faux fur number features microwavable gel pads that can be slipped into the bra cups to provide warmth in chilly offices. Of course, just wearing corduroy pants and woolly sweaters would be much more warming, but how much fun would that be? Speaking of fun, here's an informative video that shows the gel pads being heated and installed...
2) The Voter Turnout Liftup Bra: Got an Election?
Politics is boring, especially in Japan where consensus is king. Leave it to triumph to spice things up with The Voter Turnout Liftup Bra! Crafted of silver vinyl, the bra is boldly labeled "ballot box" while the matching skirt is made from ballots. Vote early and often!
3) The Post Office Bra: Love Letters Revisited
It's called the "Total Surprise Bra", and I have no idea why. Supposedly the catchy red bustier worn so appealingly by model Yu Misaki was designed to bring attention to previous Prime Minister Koizumi's post office privatization plans. Who?? What?? Exactly... so the bra can only help, right?
4) The Bra Bag: Shop 'til you Droop
Take it from Triumph model Erisa Nakayama, plastic bags are wasteful! That's what the little sign affixed to the bikini bottom of The Bag Bra says, at least. So trash those bags and take off your bra - sage advice for shoppers who want to carry home their melons the eco-friendly way! Need more details? Of course you do... check out this YouTube video on The Bra Bag...
5) The Anti-smoking Bra: No Butts Allowed!
According to the creative crew at Triumph, The Anti-smoking Bra "emits a mysterious fragrance designed to kill the desire to smoke." Perhaps the jaw-dropping effect of the bra itself is what really does the trick, however. Is there really a fragrance that turns off the addictive effects of nicotine? Do you really care?
6) "My Chopsticks" Bra: A Feast for the Eyes...
The "My Chopsticks" Bra is a tasty little treat that features miso soup and rice bowl cups separated by a chopstick rest. Tucked into one shoulder strap is a pair of collapsible, portable chopsticks. The aim of this appetizing ensemble is to bring awareness to the environmental effects of wood disposable chopsticks. Ok, we're aware... can we eat now?
7) The Birth Rate Decline Bra: Granny sez Make More Babies!
Japan has one of the world's most rapidly aging populations and once the average age hits 70, who's going to model Triumph's bizarre bras - or want to look at the models? Thus, The Birth Rate Decline Bra, festooned with cartoon grandmothers admonishing lazy Japanese to get down, get funky and get themselves some families. Sorry Triumph, the only thing this bra is going to increase is the staying power of the men who have to look at it.
8) The Chastity Belt Bra: The Key to Intimacy
Is Triumph giving us mixed messages? First it's like "get intimate", now it's all "lock up the goodies". That's exactly what The Chastity Belt Bra does - it comes with a little gold key that the wearer can present to her guy of choice. Rather romantic, come to think of it. So why is actress/singer/model Aya Ueto acting so, er, horny?
Make The Putt Bra
Triumph have designed the new bra to appeal to Japan's busy golfing women.
The green corset-style garment can be removed and unrolled to create a 1.5m-long putting mat.
When the user sinks a putt into one of the cups, a built-in speaker pumps out a congratulatory "Nice shot!".
The bra also features pockets for extra golf balls and tees, and a detachable flag pin that serves as a score pencil.
The bra set comes with a skirt with the words "Be Quiet" printed on the rear, which doubles up as a flag for use on the course.
Quite how the user is supposed to do cover herself when she removes the underwear is unclear.
Twice a year, Triumph unveils a new novelty bra in Japan to highlight social trends.
The novelty bras are generally designed to raise awareness of an issue, rather than be worn regularly.
Triumph claim that the Nice Cup in Bra is a response to the growing popularity of golf among Japanese women.
In previous years the company have invented the postal bra with pockets for letters and a chopstick bra made from miso soup and rice bowls, with a special holder for chopsticks.
In May they unveiled the novelty husband hunter bra, which features a countdown clock that stops once an engagement ring is inserted into the mechanism, and plays Mendelssohn's "The Wedding March".
Watch Bra that can be used as a golf putting mat Video here
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