Giles Deacon Inspiring interview part 2 & 3

Really great to get such insights into the minds of modern designers.

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Giles Deacon - Down to Earth , Inspiring video 1

I love this BoF Giles Deacon interview and how he is responding so simply and honestly.
It is so much easier to relate to and be inspired by someone who accepts that he/she has had periods of confusion, self-doubt and poor performance, as compared to some "Diva designer" who claims to have been "born this way" .
Every intelligent person knows that success is part hard work & talent and part luck , why pretend otherwise?

Part 2 and 3 coming up !!

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Currently crushing on...Ralp Lauren Pearl and Diamond Monogram Necklace

To me this necklace represents everything that is simply too beautiful to have a shelf life.
Can it ever look anything but classy and elegant ? Can it ever seem dated ?
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/18/now-sparkling-ralph-laurens-fine-jewelry/

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Currently crushing on...Oscar de la Renta Bead-embellished chunky-chain necklace

What a lovely piece !
I think after Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta has discovered a great talent for creating stunning fashion jewelry.

Everyone knows that pairing brilliantly designed and edgy accessories, with classic clothes is the fastest (and most wallet friendly) way to update your entire look from nice to amazing.

I am becoming a bigger and bigger fan, with every passing minute !
                                                                                   

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/80969

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Currently crushing on...Versace Metal-heeled leather ankle boots

                                                                                      

A thing of beauty !  I am surprised and impressed that Versace came up with this design , I always thought they are a tad wary of straying far from their usual (absolutely beautiful but not edgy) style.
But I am happy to be proved wrong !
This totally futuristic looking pair of shoes proves that Versace isn't trapped in its own heritage, it is there by choice!

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/81307




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Currently crushing on...Marc Jacobs Glitter-embellished leather brogues

Here is a neat balance between the current masculine shoe trend and the little bit of bling that girls always like ! Plus, it is in a great anthracite color that works perfectly with the taupes , beiges and camels -the best colors to be seen in , this winter !
Who says you can't have everything ? Sometimes, you can !

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/81194

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Currently crushing on...Derek Lam Cashmere-blend cape

A cahmere-blend cape in the most desirable colour of the season - camel.
Amazingly sophisticated, versatile and practical.
Can someone remind me why capes went out of fashion ?

http://www.theoutnet.com/product/47425

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Currently crushing on...Rochas Silk knitted coat

Well, some people might think it resembles old mother Hubbard's dressing gown, but I think it could be a nice option to adding yet another Trench Coat to your fall wardrobe.
You could always add a belt with a little extra hardware, or some sparkly brooches, to liven it up a bit...

http://www.theoutnet.com/product/47334
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Currently crushing on...Charlotte Olympia Hortencia velvet and Perspex sandals

I love the strange combination of velvet and perspex. I am thinking - if Vlad Dracula were to pick out a pair of shoes for Bella Swan , he might choose these !


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Currently crushing on...Notte by Marchesa Bow-embellished silk-chiffon gown

I am not a big evening gown watcher, but this one is a stunner.
First of all , it is in the most fabulous shade of grey one can wish for.
It is pure silk chiffon, with just the right amount of draping, volume and details to make it glamorous without being overwhelming. So, there is still plenty of margin for dressing it up with stunning accessories.

It is quite the perfect gown , in my opinion.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/77478
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Currently crushing on...Erdem Kasuma embroidered wool cape

The last time I felt like this about a cape was probably when I was in 3rd grade and I wanted to dress up as  "Red riding hood" for a fancy-dress competition at school .
I actually bullied my poor mother into getting a gross little red velvet cloak stitched
for me by the local tailor.

The episode didn't quite go as planned because I seem to remember feeling a little silly as people glared at me uncomprehendingly. So I never wanted to wear the cape after the show, which by the way, was won by some dull and predictable little bunny or butterfly, I can't remember.

That is probably why I have always thought  "cloaks and capes" only work well in fairy tales not in real life.
But the way I feel now about this really grown-up cloak  is quite different!
It seems surprisingly wearable and very very stylish , it will probably bring on glares of a totally different kind- the kind that leave you feeling smug.

 http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/81422                                                                        

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Currently crushing on...Miu Miu Shearling biker jacket

Biker Jackets have been my favourites for a while now, and this one is an
ultra-sophisticated version with several desirable details like dark shearling lining,
gunmetal tone hardware and ruffles. In short, it's a keeper.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/95796

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Currently crushing on...Alberta Ferretti Embellished fringed silk dress

                                          

This is just such a feminine and glamorous piece and so "flapper" !!
What a lovely color too, grey happens to be one of my favorite colors , more so when there are metallic details on the garment- less predictable than black while still being neutral and more sophisticated than any other color.

http://www.theoutnet.com/product/83451#
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Currently crushing on...Miu Miu Thigh-high washed-leather boots

Thigh-high with high heels = I hardly get to wear these and they're killing me, so look at me- Now !! "
Thigh-high with 1 inch heels = I wear these everywhere, they're super cozy and look ultra-hip without even trying !!

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/80469

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Currently crushing on...Vivienne Westwood Sorrow Flowers oxidized silver-plated necklace

Dear Santa, I know its not even close to Christmas time, and I never really believed in you all this while - but I hope you haven't stopped listening to 30+ women. Thirty is the new twenty , you know?
I really want  need this necklace , so is there some way you can, um, arrange for it to manifest itself in my life ?
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/98993

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Currently crushing on...Alexander McQueen Buckled leather ankle boots

Do you see the closing mechanism or buckles on the flap ?
I am remembering my school bag, or briefcase rather - I used to have this little aluminium briefcase to carry my books to school (when I was a first/second grader) very cool stuff -
 no really !!
Of course , these are wayyyy cooler and more desirable.

But that is one of the things, that is so amazing about McQ - the ability to imagine and use something, someplace where it totally doesn't belong , with such fantastic results that you are left frowning in surprise, about how on earth that something can look so good somewhere.

Does that sound insane?


Well, all I am really trying to say here, is that these shoes are killer!!


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Currently crushing on...Missoni Oversized cashmere cardigan

If I had to live with only one winter item for the rest of my life - this would be it, I swear.
That is how brilliant I think this cardigan (really ? ) is !!
All slouchy, stylish and nonchalant (while being cashmere!!) - totally my kind of garment !!
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/100029


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Currently crushing on...Chloé Leather-trimmed wool-felt shift dress

Minimalism doesn't mean low on style- oh no!
Now here is a winning option to wearing somber black all the time, in order to not look like "Miss-trendy-pants-not-serious-about-her-job"
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/99813


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Currently crushing on...Burberry Prorsum LJ Coromell studded wrap bracelet



I love the fact that the colour is subdued , so its very edgy without getting into trashy punk rocker territory.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/80923

                                                                                   
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Currently crushing on...Yves Saint Laurent Palais Mohawk suede pumps

                                                                                           
Ah ! Nice...I love these not just because they are YSL and but of course they look great,
but because (and I know- I risk sounding absurd here) this is almost the exact same design as I had submitted for one of my accessories collections at OYFD Marangoni.
Except, mine were "Greek warrior/Spartan" inspired.
The furry part was red (like a Greek warriors helmet) and the heel was metallic gold with engravings like a Greek helmet , so was the platform and the body of the shoe was oily looking deep blackish-brown leather...it was beautiful.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/81246

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