Written by Melanie Lim on 17 Jun '13
The 1960s are all over the runways this year and we’re not complaining. Bold colors, graphic prints and that signature mod look are a common trend in a lot of runway shows. Different designers and brands have used the 60s inspiration in varying ways but for the Rag and Bone’s fall 2013 show at New…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 15 Jun '13
Some singers are all about the voice and some are a complete package. Where would Lana Del Rey be without an exotic name change, a trademark look, and a sweet-girl-with-a-wild-side persona? Probably not in the place she is now – where she’s more an ideal than a person, adored by the youthful masses for speaking…
Written by Melanie Lim on 13 Jun '13
Strong eyes are a huge trend this year and nothing gives your eyes that striking impression quite like kohl eyeliner. A trend in itself this year, the use of kohl eyeliner has been seen in many different runway shows and jumping on the bandwagon is Kenzo. Fall / winter 2013 for Kenzo meant strong silhouettes…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 8 Jun '13
The meaning of grunge fashion has evolved from what it was in the ’90s to something inextricably tied to notions of glamour. Still with a rebellious edge, grunge-inspired makeup most often centeres around smokey hazes of neutral or dark colour, kohl lined eyes, and rich lips. Whether you’re heading to a concert or festival and…
Written by Melanie Lim on 6 Jun '13
Blue is a color associated with sweeping skies and crystal clear waters which is probably why one of the biggest make up trends for summer 2013 is blue eyeshadow. The striking looks brought about by blue makeup have created such statements that we can be sure the trend will go on until the fall season…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 1 Jun '13
Bouffants, bed hair and bobs; Birkin to Bardot, sweet to sex-kitten. We've been collating our inspiration for all such things at our
1960s hair & beauty Pinterest board. If you feel in the mood to go mod or want to rustle up a tousled Bardot beehive, here's a little mood board to get you started.
Written by Melanie Lim on 30 May '13
Inspired by Helmut Newton, this cherry-lipped beauty look from the Jason Wu runway takes the concept of kissable to a whole other level. If you want to stand out without looking over the top, this is one
strong yet feminine beauty look to try. Follow the steps after the break.
Written by Melanie Lim on 23 May '13
With the 1960s makeup trend in full swing, we can’t help but gawk over the beauty look we spotted in the Marc Jacobs spring / summer 2013 show. Edie Sedgwick is a trued icon of the 60s. A socialite, heiress and actress, we best know her as Andy Warhol’s muse back in the day. In…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 16 May '13
Today I smell like vanilla parfait... A good thing? I think so. Testing out fragrances from Bahoma London takes me on some exotic trips, induces some sugar cravings, and turns Fashionising.com's offices into a swirling garden of botanicals. Designed and produced in London, I've picked out my
favourite Bahoma fragrances from the seductive to the... bubblegum.
Written by Melanie Lim on 14 May '13
The 1960s was a decade worth remembering. This dynamic time in history gave us The Beatles, Star Trek, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and too many other lingering cultural phenomena to name. Aside from those, the 1960s also changed the face of fashion. Vidal Sassoon made the bob a popular hairstyle for women, the bikini became the…