an up-and-comer

Sometimes I am rather intimidated by runways fashion, because I find it hard to imagine myself in the clothes. Although I love the artistic element to it, I can just imagine how out of place I'd feel watching crazy JC de Castelbajac creations or  gorgeous Elie Saab dresses float down the catwalk. However, in Alexandra Kiesel, I have found something so funky and functional that (if my budget permitted) I'd actually wear pretty much anything she sends down the catwalk!

Alexandra Kiesel was the winner of Designer for Tomorrow (judged by none other than Marc Jacobs!) at Berlin Fashion Week last summer. Her geometric, colour blocked collection was a clear stand out among the five finalists, because of its "mix and match" qualities. Everything combined beautifully in the show to create dramatic looks, but it was clear that all the items were actually wearable and interchangeable! I was so inspired by the multitude of colour and how well the palette actually worked...Maybe I should give something like this a shot? :)

Her own choice of clothing also complimented the fun spirit of her collection

My personal fave!

What do you think: is colour-blocking SO last summer or is it coming back???

xxx

Ninja

A graphic tee, nerdy glasses and summer life

My favourite navy-striped knit with my favourite shoes and a scarf. The ultimate feel good outfit!

Got them for a euro at the fleamaret. They're so tattered I have to re-glue them after each use, but I won't give them up 'till I find a VERY similar pair.

Playing the domestic goddess: made my boyfriend parmeggiano filled ravioli with a zucchini pesto sauce (not from scratch, unfortunately...I'm not THAT awesome).

I had to enlarge this one a lot, so the T-shirt would be visible. My friend bought it from a store in Sweden that specializes in graphic tee's. This one feature my favourite band, the beatles, getting all dolled up :P

I added these nerdy glasses to to the outfit once we went out...it just seemed appropriate (even though they're SO 2009. Heck fashion goes in cycles, they'll be back in a year or 20. Then we'll see who's cool)

A (not so) secret love of mine. Bowling shoes. I just find them so quirky and adorable. I need to own a pair (plus these made my tiny feet look SO big!)

It's been a busy few days. To recap: mini golf and cruising with my boyfriend and two of our mutual guy friends, bowling  and dinner double-date with our favourite friend-couple and coffee with one of my best mates (shout out to her!)

I'm facing a bit of a conundrum: I'm going to a fun-park tomorrow and I have no idea how to look put-together without a fashion fail (skirt up by the ears, anyone?). Accessorizing will be a problem since I don't want to wear a scarf and jam a ride and die (that would be no fun at all). If I don't figure something out, we're looking at a VERY boring clothes day. Ouchies.

Here's hoping ;)

xxxx

OH, and btw the prank worked (as I predicted) from a distance. But I guess it became pretty obvious that my hair was pinned up :P I guess need to start practicing my hairdressing skills...