Natalia Vodianova by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello

I haven't seen these photos before and really like the calm, warm and dreamy feeling I get from them.

Photo Source: http://www.sofiamauro.com/, Madame Figaro, August 2008

MORE STUFF ABOUT MAKING STUFF

more sneak peeks...

We know,we know. We promised a daily sneak peak inside the book, and as yet have delivered nada, our only excuse is that we've been so busy trying to get the custom dust jackets done for a select few that we've literally had a fingers in thimbles all week. But... we couldn't let you down entirely, or let the week go by without another couple of tantalising tidbits. So here you are people. Enjoy.

Oh and don't forget, launch is tomorrow night at Craft Victoria between 6 and 8pm. Ramona will be giving a magnificent speech and I'll be nodding on the sidelines and chortling where appropriate (you all know how much I love public speaking). Snawklor (Dylan Matorell and Nathan Gray) are also playing on the night, which is convenient, because they're also in the book. Copies will be on sale on the night and thereafter at Craft Victoria, or for those of you interstate, out of town or indeed overseas, via the newfashiontodayblog big cartel shop (check the sidebar for a link). We're excited!

20 things about me

I was tagged by beautiful Anna from The Style Diet who I adore to bits to tell you 20 things about me.

1. What is your favourite item of clothing?
I mentioned DVF dress once, so this time I am going to pick my dusty pink wool Alberta Ferretti dress. It’s incredibly cosy and I wear it a lot in autumn and winter.

2. What are your biggest obsessions?
I prefer to use “passions”. Fashion, shoes, lingerie, nutrition, dogs, fitness, cooking, travelling, art, books and music.
3. Who inspires you?
People who make their dreams come true and never stop believing.

4. Who is your favourite designer and why?
Bottega Veneta. It’s a perfect combination of timeless elegance, chic, colours, incredible craftsmanship and luxurious fabrics.

5. What is your favourite song ever?I can’t really pick up just one song… but if I have to then I’d go for “Smile”.

6. What is your favourite song right now?I am listening to my Bon Jovi CDs at the moment, so I am going to pick “Welcome to wherever you are” from “Have a nice day” album.

7. If you were a sweetie what would you be?

Pistachio or Praline Macaroon from Laduree or Pierre Hermé.

8. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet - what words would you use to describe your rainbow?Happy halo

9. What are your favourite films?
"French Kiss", "Casanova", "Fracture", "City of Angels", "How to steal a million", "Under the Tuscan Sun"

10. Who is your favourite actor?Anthony Hopkins. He is incredible.

11. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?Paris. No questions about that.

12. What are your 3 favourite smells?Coffee, Neroli, peony.

13. What are your 3 favourite tastes?Chocolate, watermelon, anything with cinnamon.

14. What is your most treasured possession?
My photo album as its a memory keeper and some photos are simply irreplaceable.

15. What did you always want to be/do when you grew up?Ballerina until the age of 8, vet until the age of 15, pianist until the age of 18. Then I went into accounting, but at the end became a nutritionist. Honestly.

16. If you were an ice-cream what flavour would you be?
Pistachio gelato.

17. If someone made a short film about your life, who would play you?Me of course! I am vain and a control-freak (think Monica from “Friends”) and would also love to be pampered on set just like any movie star and get loads of free designer clothes, shoes and bags and have even more sent to me later when the movie is out.

18. What would your perfect afternoon consist of?
A walk somewhere beautiful, now with Oscar, coffee in a cosy little café where we can sit outside, talk, feel warm air on our faces and inhale beautiful smells.

19. If you were a flower what would you be?Pink ranunculus.

20. Tell me one random thing... be it your favourite line from a song, scene from a movie or quote from a book.....or tell me about something that you love.“To re-create something in words is like being alive twice” from a book “Under the Tuscan sun” by Frances Myers

In my turn, I'd like to tag the following blogs:

Couture Millinery Atelier
Extra Dressing on. the. side.
Ocean Dreams
With Love...
Couture Carrie
Always Carried Away
Plush Palate

Love,

LittleRus
xxx

I love this look

...so elegant, fresh, effortlessly chic, relaxed and summery. The outfit is beautiful and the girl is stunning. I adore it.

Photo source: The Sartorialist

Focus on waist

The feminine silhouette is back. The waist is highlighted by beautifully crafted corsetry and gorgeous fabrics. Loving it...

Dior Couture. Dior Resort. Elie Saab Couture. Badgley Mischka

Donna Karan Resort. Alessandro Dell'Acqua. Alexander Wang. Balmain. DSquared2. Fendi. Giles.

Ann Demeulemeester. Betsey Johnson. Christian Lacroix. Anna Sui.

Louis Vuitton. Brian Reyes. D&G. Vera Wang.

Yves Saint Laurent. Ungaro. Hussein Chalayan. Jean Paul Gaultier Couture.

Photo Sources: Allure, Vogue China, Vogue Spain, Vogue Germany, Vogue Japan, Elle, Vogue UK, Estetica, style.com

WE MADE IT OURSELVES!

the countdown is on...

Ok so here is what happened. We had babies, bought houses, did trade fairs and got sick. But we wanted to do a hml project together that extended beyond the blog. Preferably something small, like a zine maybe. But then something happened...
We have made a 140 page full colour book containing interviews with 29 makers from around the world. Our wishlist of people we most wanted to ask things like 'What music do you listen to when you make stuff?' and ' do you miss your stuff when it's gone?' It's turned out to be one of the biggest projects we have ever undertaken and we are quite proud of it.

The launch is on Friday at Craft Victoria.

We thought that every day this week we'd give you a sneek peak...

Sunday comfort

Sunday is all about beauty sleep, late breakfast, coffee, croissants, kisses, sitting in a garden with "My French Life" and watching "Vicky. Christina. Barcelona". Pure bliss...

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

Back tomorrow.

Love,

LittleRus

xxx

Photo Source: http://www.antoineverglas.com/

Coffee, dates and shoes

On a rainy morning, early as always, I was sitting in front of my laptop enjoying a cup of coffee, a few dates (I guess, you thought it was about romance, but at this point it's just delicious something I like to eat) and this story. It was then when I saw a pair of beautiful Alejandro Ingelmo shoes. I must confess that I haven't really heard of him before, so I decided to do my little research as it would be silly not to since the almighty google is out there 24/7.

Google worked. It took me to Browns website, which I've intentionally ignored for the last few months as it's full of temptations for which I wasn't mentally or financially ready at this time of my life. Yes, I did find the shoes, but then I also noticed another pair of shoes I saw a few months ago and dismissed because of their price tag. The pumps were on sale.

Suddenly my brain was working on a different emotionally powered level. MY SHOES were there and my size was available. I had to have them because for me they were pure perfection. The colour would go well with my autumn bag and belts, the black would create a perfect look with a dress that's almost ancient now (better call it vintage, I suppose), but loved and cherished, so still in my wardrobe. I also dreamed of creating this special autumn look of black belted coat, wide classic trousers with rolled hems and tan coloured gloves to match the shoes... Oh, I let my imagination run wild... Then it was time to get back to reality. Unfortunately, even the reality craved the platforms.

At the end I did two things: I spent a day thinking and I asked my husband if it would be ok to buy a pair of shoes (and to be fair, I haven't bought any for a while). As the day went by the thought of having Ginas became stronger and, as a sweet cherry on a cupcake, S said "yes".

I made a cup of calming mint tea and placed my order, which I just received. They are perfect. I absolutely adore my new pumps and can honestly say that apart from my wedding shoes, these are the best ones I've ever had. Yes, the heel is high, but they are incredibly comfortable. I think I could run in them if I had to. Finally, the missing piece of my wardrobe jigsaw is found and I am going to enjoy every moment of it.

11 things that make me happy

The idea to write about 11 things that make me happy came from lovely Couture Carrie, who tagged all the readers to make a list of 5, 6 or 11 special things. So here is my list...

1. Sunny mornings2. Hot showers
3. Long walks
4. Blogging and reading comments 5. Pedicures
6. Gorgeous lingerie (this set is one of my recent obsessions)


Beige Bustier Set w/ Thong or Brazillian Brief


7. Little surprises
8. Shoes
9. Sale bargains.
3.1 Phillip Lim Cowl neck dress
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato butterfly clutch
Citrine Hoop Earrings
GIDDYUP


10. Phone calls from my parents and friends

11. Kisses


If you follow Fashion Titbits and fancy creating your own list of things that make your life special then consider yourself tagged. :)


Photo sources: Vogue, Biotherm, Omelle, Kuati, The Outnet, Hermes, Kurt Geiger, Sisley Casa, jedroot.com

Leather

Cropped jacket or classic coat? Dress or skirt? Or may be trousers? How do you like your leather?

3.1 Phillip Lim. Giles. Etro.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua. Rodarte. Jill Stuart.

Luella. Prada. Fendi.

Bottega Veneta. Chanel. Alberta Ferretti.

Michael Kors. Malandrino. Cynthia Steffe.

Ungaro. Hermès. Donna Karan.

Alexander McQueen. Alexander Wang. Bruno Pieters.

Photo sources: Dolce & Gabbana campaign, Bottega Veneta Cruise campaign, Phi campaign, style.com, Vogue Brazil, Vogue Germany, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE