A Dose of Style - Off Duty Models

Hello lovelies,

It's time for another dose of style, and today I bring to you some of the coolest (in my opinion) off-duty model style. Lets face it, some of these chicks really know how to dress. Onward to the pretty pictures!

Erin Wasson - I am probably in love with this chick, which is an achievement for a model. I love the way she pairs quirky things with a punkish edge, and still looks classy all the time. Also, leopard print pants for the win.

Daria Werbowy is apparenly a Canadian - Ukranian model. Never really heard of her, but this outfit makes me wish I had. Anyone who wears crazy vests is ok by me!

Magdelena Frackowiak is a Polish model, who again I had never heard of until I fell in love with her outfits. The hat + jacket = full of win.

Freja Beha Ericsen - a Danish model, who is really rocking boy style. Man oh man, I love girls dressed like boys. Simple, but she still looks great.


Agyness Deyn - I don't think I could focus on off-duty model style without including her. Her outfit choices are generally insane, and I heart them so much that it might actually be detrimental to my health. I really like this particular outfit, as it shows that an all-black outfit doesn't have to be boring.

Photos from Cosmopolitan & Grazia.

That's all folks! Any off-duty models who have style you admire?

Until next time, xo.

Todd Edwards + Kingdom + Flashing Lights

Today is Friday, December 4th, which should mean a good deal to those of you posted up in N.Y.C. Why, you ask? Tonight both Kingdom and Todd Edwards will be guesting at the weekly Flashing Lights party alongside residents Ayres, Catchdubs, and Jubilee. Yea, that's big. The former is quickly rising in the scene (peep the monster of a mix he did for Discobelle) and the latter's a legend. Edwards's remix of "Next of Kin" is still a set staple and one of my favorite songs. But for now, give his new single "Never Far From You" a shot. And if you're so inclined, check out his remix of Kingdom's massive "Mindreader" here.

Info:

88 Palace
88 East Broadway (2nd Floor)

$12 or $7 with R.S.V.P.
10 p.m. till 4 a.m.

Maluca + Diplo + Feadz + Gant-Man

I may or may not have seen Maluca at S.X.S.W. last year. Let's be real - I saw enough artists that I wasn't all too familiar with and slept little enough that the whole week is one big blur. An awesome blur of course, but a blur nonetheless. Anywho, for some reason or another I think I caught Maluca at the Fader Fort (a.k.a. heaven on earth). And seeing as how I can't even really remember whether or not I actually saw her, there's really no way I could tell you whether or not she's impressive live. Thus, this entire opening paragraph was more or less entirely useless.

So. Moving on. Apparently the young lady's El Tigeraso E.P. just dropped. And apparently Diplo produced it. And apparently I really dig both the title track and its video. So you should a) sneak a peek below and b) cop the release, which features remixes from Feadz, Gant-Man, and others. Can't wait to here 'em.

Lil' Boosie

O.K. Finals. Whatever. Know what's more important than finals? Lil' Boosie. Dude's new album - Superbad: The Return of Boosie Bad Azz - isn't getting the hype it deserves. I mean, the record's ridiculous. This thing dropped two months and change ago, and it should've sold upwards of umpteen trillion copies by now. Sadly, people don't buy music no more. Watch the video for his "Gin in My Cup," then drop some bills to acquire the album. Best decision you'll make this week.

Lil Boosie – Gin In My Cup from Motion Family on Vimeo.

In other news, I just hopped on the Twitter train. Late, I know. And I don't really understand how to use it, but whatever. I follow some people, some people follow me (y'all should join this group), and I'm confused approximately 100% of the time. Anywho, show me some love.

What I Wore Today (Tim Minchin Edition)

Hello lovelies!

I went to see my favourite comedian tonight at QPAC. Oh Tim Minchin, how I love you. If you ever get the chance, I would wholeheartedly recommend seeing this guy live. His DVD's are insanly awesome, and yet, they still don't even compare to the live performance I saw tonight. Utter hilarity, and his voice is amazing. I'm still running high on adrenaline/snarky humour, so I thought I'd post my outfit tonight.

Outfit Rundown:

Headwrap: Tree of Life, $8

"Help Me Paris" Necklace: Made by The Boyfriend

Cardigan: Jay Jays, $30

Singlet: Trade Secret (Living Doll), $6.95

Jeans: Off Ya Tree (Tripp), present from Mum

Flats: Target, $12.90

Note: I was totally trying to play air guitar, and think I only succeeded in looking like Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz.

Enjoy all!

Until next time, xo.

Campaign for Real Beauty

Hello there!

Here's a cute little video for all of you out there today who aren't feeling so great about yourself - to you, from someone who thinks you're all beautiful.

Video from tpiper

The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty began in 2004 and has been working ever since to open eyes, and widen peoples perceptions of beauty. You probably saw their campaigns featuring real women of all ages, shapes and sizes as models. I know I did, because I was pretty much in love with that advertising campaign. I fully support their efforts to expand on the traditional notion of beauty, and in particular the belief that beauty must be young. I believe that women are beautiful at any age - and this video from Dove's Pro-Age campaign certainly backs me up.

Video by wllmsjennifer

Their website also contains lots of cool resources for young girls, including information about self esteem, image manipulation, and being media-smart. There are also resource for mothers of young girls, including a workbook of fun activities that you can do with your daughter to improve her self-esteem. Even better, the Dove Self-Esteem Fund is supporting self-esteem programs in Canada, Amerca, the UK, Mexico, Australia, Korea, Austria, Hungary, and many other countries. Their aim is to reach five million young women by end of 2010. The counter on their website has them at just over three million so far, so I thought I'd help spread the word. Every little bit helps right?

Until next time, xo.

Horrifying Trends That I Love #4

Hello lovelies,

I'm here with another embarrassing trend-related confession. Right now, I'm really in love with floral prints. That's right, floral prints. The self-confessed tomboy, who has barely stepped outside of the black/tartan box is in love with clothes covered in flowers. I've never been big on floral prints before - in fact, I've been known to screw up my nose in a very ugly fashion, or run screaming in the other direction. But they've won me over with the black-based floral prints that seem to be doing the rounds at the moment. Lately the floral prints I've been seeing seem to be more funky, and less princess than usual. Black, bold colours - and at work I've been seeing the floral print mixed with exposed zippers, studs and at like, which are all completely up my alley. Here's a few of the floral-printed things that really take my fancy:

Floral Stuff by Miss Peregrin featuring Dr.martens boots

Perhaps I'm turning into a girl after all? Hah, or not.

Until next time, xo.