Winter Wonderland

Ashley Smith

Photographed by Paul Empson

Ellery Fall Campaign 2011

Today was the first day of Winter for us Australians. It's not quite like the Northern Hemisphere Winter but believe it or not we do actually get snow in some parts of Australia. Unfortunately, we don't in Sydney but they do in the Blue Mountains in the really cool winters, which is only about 2 hours west of Sydney. I personally love Winter - the boots, scarfs, woollen coats, fur, hot chocolate with marshmallows, homemade soup and rugging-up by a heater or fire. I don't think I'll be hitting the slopes this year but I would sure love to. Even though I went snowboarding year after year at Perisher (one of the Australian snowfield),  and have been to Europe, America & Canada in the Winter, I still get extremely excited whenever I see snow! I especially love a white Christmas and the magical atmosphere that comes with it. Everything just looks so beautiful covered in fresh white flakes of snow :) 

 Oh I get so excited about rugging-up in fur whether real or faux!

 Blogger Columbine Smille looking uber chic in a camel coat

 Diane Kruger looking casual & cute in her Winter Attire

 Sure the traditional winter fur boots & knit sweater may be a little kitsch but I can't help love them :)

 Dream winter holiday activity - Ice-skating in NYC's Central Park

 Natalia Vodianova in Vogue Italia 2002

Oh so pretty!

Pics from Fashion Gone Rogue, We Heart It, They all hate us, Columbine Smille, Bella 185, Wildfox & Etc...

Editorial da Vogue Rússia de outubro com a modelo Natasha Poly

Editorial | Vogue Russia October 2010 feat. Natasha Poly

Nome do editorial/Editorial's name: The Brightest
Fotógrafo/Shot by: Terry Richardson

*Via: Zimbio

Haute Couture By Night

In Givenchy

 In Atelier Versace

Rolls Royce Phantom!

In Giorgio Armani Prive

In Jean Paul Gaultier

In Elie Saab

So stunning

In Valentino

Dancing in Dior

Natasha Poly & Baptiste Giabiconi

Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld

Numero #116

Fashion Gone Rogue

I just love this. Natasha & Baptiste make such a beautiful couple. Despite wearing the finest of couture and the presence of a Rolls Royce Phantom, the shoot doesn't scream pretentious as one may expect. Just an exceptionally beautiful couple having a romantic night out in the gorgeous city streets of Paris. The black and white makes it look oh so elegant. The shoot reminds me of Karl Lagerfeld short film for Chanel "Remember Now".

Everyone calls me Coco. I'm mad for Chanel.

I have loved Chanel since I first lay eyes on a bottle of Chanel perfume on my grandmother's dressing table when I was about 4 years old. I remember the bottle looking so shinny and perfect.  With age I have come to love the label more and more. I can't walk past a Chanel store without going in to dream for a few moments. The label has a timeless elegance which transcends all age groups. My favourite Chanel items have to be the 2.55 quilted bag, the two-tone ballet slippers and pearl necklaces - they will never go out of style. It's fascinating how Chanel revamps these classic items in each season's collection.

Chanel News

The new Chanel short film by Karl Lagerfeld titled 'Remember Now' featuring the 2010/2011 Cruise collection is fantastic. Sure, the plot may not be anything to rave about - young, attractive model drawn to a much older man blah blah. As for the clothes, the location (Saint Tropez) and the drop top Rolls Royce Phantom - it couldn't be anymore glamourous and stylish! I just love it when Abbey Lee is mistaken for Jane Birkin and Magdalena is dancing around the guy on the motorcycle dressed as Brigitte Bardot. The clothes are to die for - the jewelled dresses, lace tops, fine feathers, and of course the chic Chanel tweed jacket.  The film made me want to run off to the South of France to enjoy the European Summer. Check it out below. Enjoy! 

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Favourite looks from the collection:

Wikifashion

Desert Dweller

Model: Natasha Poly

Vogue Paris April 2010

Fashion Gone Rogue

Model: Alexandra B

Harper's Bazaar Arabia May 2010

Fashion Gone Rogue

All the hype for Sex and the City 2 has led to me being drawn to desert themed fashion editorials, although I think I've always had a fascination for the desert. The desert landscape makes for the perfect location for a dramatic fashion shoot. I love the bright colours and prints in the Vogue Paris shoot with Natasha Poly. The neutral pieces in the Harper's Bazaar Arabia shoot are interesting too. Each of the looks work so well against the deep orange desert sand. When I visited Abu Dhabi, I bought sash just like the one in the last pic, except mine is hot pink. I've top it as a top and a belt, but never as a scarf. I'm keen to try it now though :)

The Denim Jacket

Natasha Poly in Vogue Paris June/July 2008

modelcouture via All For Fashion

Up until recently I hadn't worn a denim jacket since I was a little kid. I found a great-fitting one in Newtown (strip-shop district in Sydney's inner west) and have worn it a few times with my S&B Black Rats (I am a massive fan) or over a dress (both mini & maxi). I would never wear a denim jacket with jeans - that's just too much denim! I think its good to keep it down to one denim item at a time in order for it to remain fashion forward and edgy.