Model Sabrina Ioffreda enchants with bohemian dreams of faraway places. Styled in boho luxe by Jillian Davison, featuring rich colours and textiles – a lust-worthy palette. While the portuguese tiles, streets and scenery weave their magic, making for the perfect backdrop…
Will Davidson is behind the lens for Vogue Australia November 2015. Hair by Panos Papandrianos. Makeup by Georgi Sandev.
Gurl Interrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
I love shoes, and I don’t mean in the typical ‘oh yeah, I love shoes and fashion and stuff’, I mean I have a serious Carrie-style love affair with shoes; with a collection that boasts over 250 pairs (I told you it was no joke). Now, I’m not just all about heels or sandals – all glitz and glam, I love all shoes, and sneakers are right up there! In fact as I get older and my style changes and evolves, the more I appreciate a great pair of kicks. Heck, I used to think if I wasn’t in heels, there was something seriously wrong. Stay with me, I’m going somewhere with this…
So a few weeks back I came across some pretty damn cool kicks – Ecco Soft 7. I’m going to be completely honest, up until about a month ago, I really knew nothing about ecco shoes, but my new Soft 7’s are making me wish I hadn’t arrived so late to the ecco party! As I said earlier, I love sneakers, but what I love even more, is a pair of fresh white high-top kicks. Ecco Soft 7 sneakers ticks all the boxes (although they’re also available in black, my preference was white), they’re leather high-tops, they look damn good, and don’t even get me started on the comfort factor; like walking on memory-foam-clouds.
Everything about these sneakers is pure perfection! I love the appearance at first glance, but I also love the detailing – the curved cutaway at the heel, the icing on the cake. The leather is so damn soft I want to live in them every day, and the aesthetics of the ecco soft 7 makes them perfect to wear dressed down with shorts or trackies, yet they look fabulous with a beautiful dress or skirt.
To give you a little background about ecco shoes, (and of course my much-loved Soft 7 sneakers) they’re a global Scandinavian footwear brand. Known around the world for its technically superior shoes and the quality and production of its leather, ecco has produced its softest leather for the Soft 7. Ecco’s direct injection technology also produces more flexible and durable shoes which are also hard-wearing. The heritage leather uppers are naturally soft, light and breathable, perfect in a contemporary sneaker. The Soft 7 is available in a range of styles including men’s and women’s high and low top sneakers as well as a suede slip-on and contrasting laces version. The style will release in both black and white initially with a range of playful new colours being introduced in 2016. The Soft 7 is available in Ecco stores in Auckland and Wellington now, as well as online at www.eccoshoes.co.nz.
Gurl Interrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
Huffer’s new Summer 2015 collection, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, has dropped, and it’s spectacular! (The behind the scenes video is pretty damn cool too – you can check that out below). Stripes are rising, skirts are falling. Welcome to the jungle, punk, summer’s calling.
Huffer Summer 2015 salutes the inner-city warriors who have seen off winter’s bite. It’s time for boho, evocative pantsuits and sharp A-line silhouettes. Stripes and floral have been resuscitated while natural herringbone meets bamboo themed patterns.
Watch the behind-the-scenes video from the campaign shoot at the Huffer Basement…
Gurl Interrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
Gucci is currently enjoying a whole new lease of life courtesy of Alessandro Michele, who took to the helm of the label in January this year, and just like the power and enchantment of a Wes Anderson film, I am 100% enraptured by every aspect of Gucci’s Carte De Tendre, Spring 2016 showcase.
Overnight, the designer ditched the power glamazon that has ruled this particular runway until now in favour of a gentler more free-spirited creature. His men are not afraid to explore their feminine side, his women are, equally, fluid where gender is concerned. Vintage-inspired tea dresses, pussy bow blouses, androgynous tailoring and, of course, fur-lined loafers and clogs are just some of the pieces that have set sartorially discerning hearts aflutter so far.
Michele sent models sashaying down the carpeted runway in swirling sequined skirts, an abundance of ruffles and strikingly sheer blouses and dresses (see-through is emerging as a major S/S ’16 trend). The whimsically girly effect was reined in by that Gucci house signature, the weighty green and red stripe, anchoring the hemline of skirts, while pleated silk satin and leather midi skirts and black and gold designs added a level of heady opulence.
Michele’s inspiration – French philosopher Madeleine de Scudéry’s 17th-century La Carte de Tendre map – appeared printed on fantastical dresses and a pleated skirt, while models donned broad-rimmed glittery spectacles that amplified the eccentricity of Michele’s designs. It wasn’t hard to identify the It-piece of the collection – sky-high T-bar platform heels in myriad hues gave weight to the girly looks. For the boys, it was all about vibrant lace separates, embroidered with oversized floral motifs, and whimsical summer suits.
Rather than any radical about turn, a lovely evolution was the order of the day at this showing, name checking ‘Carte de Tendre’, published in 1854 by Madeleine de Scudery, described in the show notes as ‘a map of tenderness, a moving topography of desire’.
Photographs: Pier Nicola Bruno
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A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
Mi Piaci and Merchant 1948 (Overland) recently showcased their Spring/Summer 2015 range, and as always when it comes to these two brands – two of New Zealand’s favourite shoe and accessories stores, this showcase comes with a warning… beware fellow shoe addicts, you’re going to fall in love with all the delicious footwear on offer.
This Spring/Summer, silhouettes are clean, embracing natural leather tones and a sensitive use of colour. Seasonal classics have evolved with sandals, espadrilles and slides featuring accents of texture and hardware alongside the key trend of laced-up footwear. Metallics and embellishment add a luxe element to practicality. Loafers and oxfords are freshened up as the popularity of classic flats continues. Leather reigns supreme for men, be it lush sneakers, suede derbies or a sleek, transeasonal Chelsea boot.
Check out a few of our favourite SS15′ picks…
Mi Piaci
Merchant 1948 (Overland)
And for the guys…
Restaurants on Auckland’s popular North Wharf, Wynyard Quarter know the importance of looking good while keeping warm, and to celebrate all things fashion in the lead up to New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) they have partnered with two of New Zealand’s hottest designers to create the ultimate winter accessory.
Top New Zealand designers Kate Sylvester and Nom*D have created two limited edition blanket designs. Available exclusively for North Wharf diners and in a select number of competitions with key media partners, the blankets will add a fashionable edge to North Wharf’s excellent cuisine and exceptional views this winter.
Not for sale, these sought after limited edition blankets will keep diners cosy while they enjoy the range of gastronomic delights on offer at North Wharf.
BE IN TO WIN…
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations Anna Rattay! You’re the winner of the NOM*D blanket and fashion weekend tickets.
To celebrate this fantastic partnering of ‘fashion meets dining’ we’ve got one of these Limited Edition ‘money can’t buy’ NOM*D Blankets to give away! As hard as it will be to part with it, we will be giving this 100% wool blanket to one lucky ‘Gurl Interrupted’ follower, as well as 2 tickets to Fashion Weekend (these tickets give you and a friend entry to the Designer Pop-Up Sale and to the NZFW venue), and here’s how you can win…
And that’s it – it’s that simple!
This competition is open to NZ Residents only. The winner will be chosen via random.org and will be drawn on Wednesday 26th August.
Fashion takes a perfectly-pedicured step forward at Number One Shoes this spring. Trends seen in the most fashionable cities in the world have found their way here and they’ll have you excited for the warm weather the moment you lay your eyes on them.
It’s not just their limited edition leather collection that’s new and noteworthy, there’s also four other collections to help you see in spring, and we’ve chosen a few of our faves from each range…
Resort
A modernist’s approach to street-style sportswear reinvents this trend with a feminine and simplistic aesthetic. Resort’s monochromatic prints and rippled soles redefine the look as one for the understated cool girls.
The Wonder Years
Retro romantics will love these flirty 1950’s styles with a touch of glamour. Sexy stilettos, ankle straps, platform heels and lighthearted prints invite a feminine appeal. Laid back, candy-coloured loafers and ballet flats are the perfect way to start your fling with spring.
Zen
This Japenese-inspired rend embraces clean lines and simple silhouettes. The traditional and the modern collide with criss cross straps and hidden closures. Block heels and towering flatforms add an elegant touch.
The Wanderer
The Wanderer expresses characteristics of nomadic free spirits with a touch of youthful sass. Earthy Tones and strappy heels influenced by the 70’s pair well with printed jumpsuits or maxi dresses. The classic espadrilles have had a feminine update with chunky wedges.
The limited edition leather collection
A premium new collection in a range of suede leather, smooth leather and luxurious pony hair. These are just a few of our favourites…
Award-winning actress, Eva Longoria touched down in New Zealand last week to lead the search with Specsavers to find New Zealand’s most stylish spec-wearer. And did I mention I was lucky enough to meet and dine with the hollywood beauty? Specsavers you’re amazing! I think my excitement and happiness at meeting Eva is quite evident in the images below. Anyway, I digress; the reason for this fabulous event? So that I can tell you all about the Spectacle Wearer of the Year, and how you could be in to win the most fabulous of prizes…
Eva takes up the role of star judge and ambassador for the Specsavers’ competition, following in the footsteps of fellow proud spec-wearing ambassadors – actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, style icon and Mad Men star Christina Hendricks, model and TV personality, Colin Mathura-Jeffree and TV fashion star Gok Wan.
The Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition presented by Specsavers, now in its fifth year, is a nationwide search for New Zealand’s most stylish and confident spectacle wearer. Eva will join fellow judges, including comedian Jeremy Corbett and L’Oréal Professionnel Stylist Peter Dutton, to identify the Kiwi who has made their glasses into the ultimate fashion accessory.
Eva became a spectacle wearer herself four years ago, after noticing her eyes felt strained from studying late at night for a Masters degree (yup, not just a pretty face, also a damn smart cookie!) An eye test revealed Eva needed glasses for reading, which have since become an invaluable part of her life – whether hitting the books or reading a script for her latest acting role.
“As a glasses wearer I care about looking great in my frames, that’s why I’m thrilled to be launching Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition and visiting New Zealand to kick off the search,” Eva explains.
“Wearing glasses is all about having fun and embracing your style. Whether I’m on set filming, studying or at a special event, accessorising my look with glasses gives me confidence and allows me to make the ultimate style statement,” adds Eva.
New Zealand judge and spec-wearing champion, Jeremy Corbett, is excited to be working alongside Eva to help find this years ultimate Spectacle Wearer of the Year.
Reminiscing on his inaugural stint as judge for the Specsavers competition in 2014, Jeremy says “Last year was great fun getting all judgey with the spec-wearing finalists. I had such a good time, I’ve been pestering Specsavers about the next one. Finally, it’s here! Can’t wait to find the next big spec wearer with Eva Longoria!”
The winner of the competition will receive an all-expenses paid trip, with a friend, to Los Angeles to meet Eva on the set of her latest TV show and earn the prestigious title of Spectacle Wearer of the Year. Six New Zealand finalists will win a trip to Auckland for a night of entertainment with Jeremy Corbett, as well as participating in a professional photo shoot and spec-style consultation.
Entries to the 2015 Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year are now open at: loveglasses.specsavers.co.nz
Architect and fashion illustrator named Shamekh Bluwi from Amman, Jordan, came up with a creative idea for his stunning paper cut-out dress illustrations. He cuts out the paper dresses of women and holds them against a cityscape to create intricate scenes within his designs.
The talented fashion illustrator has gained praise from the fashion world for his amazing work. Bluwi says that he likes the digital medium more than the traditional since it lets him control the smallest details of his illustrations.
Completely in love with this breathtaking series and I’m certain you will be too…
Gurl Interrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
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