April 2014

April 29, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beautiful Editorials, Fashion

Beautiful Editorials: Murakami’s Fashion Monsters

What a delightful and unique editorial! Harper’s BAZAAR and executive fashion editor Laura Brown tapped Japanese artist Takashi Murakami and his“monsters” for a fashion shoot in the streets of Los Angeles. Murakami is well-known for blurring the conceptual lines between high art and low art, and has recently crossed over into commercial mediums like fashion.

The lovely monsters pose alongside Angela Lindvall in mundane, yet surreal situations such as In’N Out Burger and Rodeo Drive, portraying the unexpected in an expected situation. This is MONSTER MAGIC….

Beautiful Editorials: Murakami's Fashion Monsters

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April 26, 2014

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A Royal Affair With Peter Alexander

Pyjama king – Peter Alexander touched down in New Zealand this week for the NZ leg of his Royal Mother’s Day Tour! This tour sees the launch of Peter’s Royal Mother’s Day catalogue and to celebrate this royal collaboration, Peter brought to NZ official royal lookalikes “Will” and “Kate”.

A Royal Affair With Peter Alexander

Loyal customers lined up outside Peter Alexander’s Sylvia Park store as far back as the eye could see, waiting patiently to rub shoulders with not only Peter, but also royal doppelgängers – Will and Kate. I was lucky enough to catch up with Peter, Will and Kate before the hoards of fans entered the store, and I had an absolute ball getting some exclusive snaps and checking out all the amazing new sleepwear garments on offer in the Peter Alexander Royal Mother’s Day catalogue.

A Royal Affair With Peter Alexander

Check out my moments captured with Peter and the “royals”, and while your checking out my fun snaps, take a look at the super-cute & fun garments featured in the ‘Royal Mother’s Day catalogue’ (I’m sorry, but how freakn awesome is ‘Queenie’ in her onesie?!) shot on location in London by well-known photographer, Alison Jackson, starring the whole cast of the official Royal Lookalikes…

A Royal Affair With Peter Alexander

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April 24, 2014

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The Anatomy Of A Louis Vuitton

Ever since I was of an age that I could appreciate and understand Louis Vuitton, I promised myself that one day I would own my very own LV. Many years later, purchasing my very first Louis was for me a ‘I’ve arrived’ moment. Fast forward 10+ years and a few LV’s later, the obsession has never waned! There is never a moment quite as special as purchasing an LV and I’ve now amassed quite a collection – some gifts, some saved for, regardless – each one loved as much as the other.

Now, maybe it’s my love for all things fashionable (admittedly many bags from various brands have been purchased over the years to amount to the size of a handbag store), or maybe it’s my DIY’er side showing through, regardless of which it is, you can appreciate why seeing this bag deconstructed, all the elements compartmentalised into pieces and getting an insight into the process it takes to become its destiny, is quite simply, a beautiful thing.

the anatomy of a louis vuitton

In this ‘Anatomy of a Louis Vuitton’, via crfashionbook, one of the world’s most iconic accessories is deconstructed to tell their story. Accompanied by exclusive imagery, LV shows us exactly what goes into creating the LV Speedy Bag. Retailing for a cool $6,500, this is the Louis Vuitton Speedy in embossed python…

the anatomy of a louis vuitton

The Louis Vuitton monogram has been graffiti’d, Murakami’d, embroidered, fringed, cut, pasted, and collaged in a myriad of fabrics, styles, and eye-popping treatments.

This season, the latest LV must-have speaks its must-haveness at a lower decibel than some of its forebears as the brand emphasizes quality and craft. Take, for example, the new Speedy bag in python, a paragon of handbag production that requires over 400 technical maneuvers in fabrication to realize. The most challenging aspect being, that while each python hide measures up to 8 meters long, they are not very wide, so several skins must be “matched” to obtain perfect symmetry and even coloring. It’s the kind of unparalleled attention to detail that makes an LV an LV.

Photos | Ulysse Frechelin

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April 20, 2014

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WIN WIN WIN! Taylor Swift Perfume Giveaway

Win Taylor Swift’s latest perfume – Taylor by Taylor Swift, Starlight Musical Edition!

Taylor Swift’s new perfume has launched (Taylor by Taylor Swift Starlight Musical Edition) and it comes in this fantastical limited edition musical box, which you could win for yourself!

All the details are over on my YouTube Channel and it’s super easy to enter to win.

WIN WIN WIN! Taylor Swift Perfume Giveaway

Not only that, but there are some other fabulous perfumes that have launched which I also tell you about in my new video.

WIN WIN WIN! Taylor Swift Perfume Giveaway

Oh, and don’t forget to take a look around my new website!! I’m a little bit chuffed with my schmancy new site that has been months in the making, and I’d love to hear what you think of it, so leave me a comment below to let me know whatchya think of the all new www.gurlinterrupted.com (A huge thank you to everyone that has already messaged me with your lovely, positive and kind feedback xx)

TaylorSwift

Go ahead and check out my Taylor Swift Giveaway/New Perfume YT Video, but most importantly, enter to be in to win over on my YouTube Channel…

Competition Details…

To be in to win Taylor Swift’s new perfume (the musical edition) simply…

– Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

– Thumbs Up this video

– Comment on my YouTube video (over on my YT channel), stating either your favourite Taylor Swift song or just tell me why you’d like to win Taylor’s new perfume

This is an international competition, so everyone is eligible to enter. Entries will be drawn via Random.org on the 25th of April.

Good luck!!

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April 10, 2014

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Take A Flight Of Fancy With ghd’s New ‘Bird of Paradise’ Collection

Turning heads and ruffling feathers – ghd launches their new limited edition ‘Bird of Paradise’ collection…

ghd have transformed their V gold classic styler into a stunning new limited edition collection, aptly named Bird of Paradise. This new range is available in two exotic combinations of vibrant hues and graduated colours. LAGOON features tropical turquoise & shimmering blues, merged with the most decadent emerald-green, while SUNSET features phosphorescent brights reminiscent of a perfect dusk skyline, with a ombre of rich velvety purple, merging into bright bold fuchsia, each with contrasting black plates, featuring advanced ceramic heat technology for enhanced shine and versatile styling.

Take A Flight Of Fancy with ghd's new 'Bird of Paradise' Collection

Inspired by the hottest tropical catwalk trends, the ghd V Lagoon & Sunset styler is the ultimate styler for fashion fabulous hair this season! Each styler is packed with handy features – a rounded barrel to create curls, waves & flicks with ease, a professional-length cord to allow for flexible styling, automatic sleep mode after 30 minutes without use and universal voltage, so you can use your styler anywhere in the world. Plus, each Bird of Paradise styler comes complete with a coordinated heat-resistant mat and gift box too.

Take A Flight Of Fancy with ghd's new 'Bird of Paradise' Collection

When I first received my ghd ‘Lagoon’ styler I didn’t know whether to use it or frame it! I mean yes, it’s stunning – like a piece of art (I don’t think I’ll ever tire of gazing at this magnificent colour combo – especially the glamorous greenness of it all) but what I wanted to know was, would there be any difference between my new Bird of Paradise styler and my old ghd styler? Let’s just say I didn’t realise just how long I’d had my ghd’s. Safe to say I have the OG of ghd’s. Heck I bought them when they first came on the market, and while they still work perfectly, ghd has clearly been very busy since their blueprint creation. The new styler glides through my hair even more seamlessly than the last. The barrel is slightly more curved, so creating curls has become that much simpler to achieve and of course there’s the awesome heat resistant mat that compliments the colours of my new ghd styler!

Take A Flight Of Fancy with ghd's new 'Bird of Paradise' Collection

My sister would probably add that the best thing about me owning the new ghd Bird of Paradise Lagoon styler, is that she is now the proud owner of my long-time companion – the OG ghd!

Here’s to Kardashian curls and a sleek straight mane.

For stockist information call 0800 880 209, RRP $319.

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April 6, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beautiful Editorials, Fashion

Beautiful Editorials: Annie Leibovitz’s Disney Dream Portraits

World renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz has been capturing shots of celebrities as popular Disney characters for years as part of her ongoing collection of Disney Dream Portraits. The latest addition to her portfolio of work is Academy Award nominated actress Jessica Chastain as the fiery-haired Merida from the animated feature film Brave.

Leibovitz’s series takes beloved cartoon characters from the classic Disney films and transforms them into live-action versions of themselves with the help of a few celebrities. While not all of the photographer’s renditions are direct copies of their cartoon counterparts, they offer a sense of magic and fantasy come to life.

While Scarlett Johansson looks like a real-life Cinderella who has lost her slipper as she escapes the Prince’s ball, a brown-haired Beyoncé offers a new perspective for Alice in Wonderland. Even the ageless Peter Pan is matured as Russian dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov portrays the playful young boy….

Jessica Chastain as Merida from Brave

Behind The Scenes

Jennifer Hudson as Tiana from The Princess and the Frog

Behind The Scenes

Taylor Swift as Rapunzel

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Queen Latifah as Ursula from The Little Mermaid

Behind The Scenes

Russell Brand as Captain Hook

Behind The Scenes

Jack Black, Will Ferrell, and Jason Segel as the Three Ghosts

Behind The Scenes

Olivia Wilde and Alec Baldwin as the Evil Queen and Magic Mirror

Behind The Scenes

Rachel Weisz as Snow White

Scarlett Johansson as Cinderella

Julianne Moore as Ariel and Michael Phelps as a merman

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Antony from Aladdin

Whoopi Goldberg as the Genie

Via: NYDaily News

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April 3, 2014

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Ooh, Makeover! Gurl Interrupted Got A Major Revamp. New logo, New Look, New Website

Why YES… We have done something new with our hair – thanks for noticing! Ok, it’s a lot more than a makeover… Welcome to a completely new ‘Gurl Interrupted’. You’ll notice things around here don’t look like they used to. Gurl Interrupted has had a comprehensive overhaul. From top to bottom, it’s more beautiful, bespoke and au courant…starting with a new visual identity. See, Gurl Interrupted is a big believer that great style doesn’t stand still. It grows with you, and should reflect who you are and where you’re going. After months of researching, planning & designing, the result is a fresh new look and feel, resulting in the ultimate fashion, beauty, lifestyle destination.

Don’t worry, everything you’re used to seeing on Gurl Interrupted remains, just tszuj’d a little [see: A LOT] and reformatted into a shmancy new magazine-style website. And while the focus on fashion & beauty will continue, you can expect to see a whole lot more!

We hope you like what you see! But let’s not live on hope alone, how about some feedback… What do you think of the all-new Gurl Interrupted? And what you want to see more of going forward? Tutorials? YouTube videos? Technology updates? DIY? Event coverage? Out & About? Book & Film Reviews? Hey, all these topics will definitely be getting more attention on Gurl Interrupted anyway, but it’s important to know what you want too – so click around, check out the new digs & leave us your feedback in the comments section below…

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April 2, 2014

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Discovered THE ESCAPIST Yet? Discover & Win!

Discover worlds within worlds. Whether you’re a young adult that loves YA fiction or an adult addicted to YA reads (heck yes, I’m the latter!) you’re going to love my recent discovery – the ultimate Facebook Page that not only has all the latest and greatest on young adult fiction, you can also win the hottest YA books as they hit the bookshelves, receive insider info on upcoming ‘book to movie’ releases, get an insight into your fave authors and much, MUCH more. I was so excited when I discovered this fab FB page, I just had to share it with you!

Introducing THE ESCAPIST on FACEBOOK – your ‘Young Adult fiction insider’. Enter a world that is ‘the ultimate escape’ via HarperCollins’ Publishers.

Yes, I’m an adult addicted to YA fiction. Come on, who doesn’t love fantastic reads such as the Divergent series?! Never read a Twilight novel? [see: been living under a rock]. Not yet entered the magical world of Spellcaster? How about The Hunger Games? Well, if you haven’t read any of these books [see: probably lied if you said no] you’re seriously missing out! I read a myriad of books and follow many different authors. I love autobiographies, fashion & beauty related reads, true crime, mystery and thriller novels, but for the ultimate escapism, to enter a world totally different to anything I will ever experience in my lifetime, I love a good YA series. Afterall, reading is the best form of escapism, and who better than a YA insider, such as The Escapist, to keep you informed of on all things ‘young adult fiction’.

Head over to The Escapist on Facebook, hit the ‘like’ button to ensure you’re alerted when new comps & giveaways go live, when the hottest YA novels are about to hit the big screen and get to know the authors of your fave YA reads via The Escapist’s online interviews. Head there right now and you might just be quick enough to win yourself a copy of Disruption by Jessica Shirvington.

For more information & to be in to win, follow the ‘jump’ to: THE ESCAPIST

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April 1, 2014

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New Balance: Slammin New Footwear

New Balance launched their new season collections last week which included their new CUSH+ model – an engineered blend of responsive cushioning, comfort and casual performance trainer for gym goers and fitness classes.

The versatile 711 CUSH+ trainer offers 360 degrees of visual comfort technology in the gym and fitness classes. Featuring a responsive CUSH+ midsole, forefoot flex grooves and thin film overlays for contoured fit and flexibility, it’s perfect for any and all high intensity cardio work. The New Balance Women’s CUSH in Black with Pink and Watermelon $160 per pair Available from April 2014 at leading sports footwear stores nationwide and online at  www.newbalance.co.nz

Also on show at the New Balance preview – their Autumn, Winter and Spring collections, and let me tell you, they are slammin! They feature some sweet retro throwbacks, some oh-so-cute florals and a pastel range to die for. Check out some of my picks from the new and classic range…