photography 11:41

This weekend…I recommend you Alex Galmeanu a great photograph, you can find him at http://www.alexgalmeanu.com/

        

PS: Thank you for stopping by and I’m sorry that I’m not posting at least 2-3 posts/week but my daily routine it’s killing me (joking). I’m not gonna stop blogging because I’ve found here some amazing bloggers that inspired me so much. I’m also sorry because I reply your comments harder.

Hope you are having a great weekend! ^.^

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Credits: Alex Galmeanu

A special weekend ^.^ 14:37

Have a wonderful weekend!

nice quotes

 

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QUIZ: Donna Karan 09:52

Hey guys…is weekend so we have to learn something, no? I’ve got a sweet quiz for you! ^.^ and I wish you a fab weekend!

1. When was Donna Karan born?

1965

1948

1974

2. What name was Donna given when she was born?

Karen Donna Waters

Donna Ivy Faske

Donnella Ruth Karen

3. Before forging her own path in the fashion world, which American designer did she work for?

Michael Kors

Tommy Hilfiger

Anne Klein

4. What is her daughter’s name?

Carla

Gabrielle

Danielle

5. What did she help to make a defining item of Eighties fashion?

the bodysuit

leg warmers

lycra mini skirt

6. In what year did she present her first collection?

1979

1990

1985

7. Which Hollywood leading lady is Donna's sister-in-law?

Merly Streep

Kathleen Turner

Diane Keaton

8. What is the name of her fashion label?

DKC

NYDK

DKNY

9. Donna designed the wedding dress for which of her famous friends?

  Tori Spelling

Madonna

Barbra Streisand

10. Her concept of dressing is based on an interchangeable capsule wardrobe. What is it known as?

  ready, steady, go

seven easy pieces

less is more

 

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Answers:

1. 1948; 2. Donna Ivy Faske; 3. Anne Klein; 4. Gabrielle; 5. the bodysuit; 6. 1985; 7. Kathleen Turner; 8. DKNY; 9. Barbra Streisand; 10. Seven Easy Pieces.  

 

It was fun!

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Credits: hellomagazine, answers, photo from indolinkenglish

4 Caylee 10:09

This post is for Caylee and you can find her here: ifyouseekstyle. Her style is very simple and so chic because less is more, no?

 

Zebra Longline Vest from oasis……………………………....….$64,43

Mulitrow Chain Beads Necklace from missselfridge…………….$8.16

AE Soft Moto Jacket from ae………………………………….….$59.95

Navy Baxter skinny jeans from TopShop………………………..$65.25

Michael Antonio Maeko Boot from Piperlime…………………...$75.00

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Total………………………..……………$272.79

Caylee I hope you’ll like it ^.^

It was fun! and if you want to play…click HERE !

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Credits: oasis, missselfridge, ae, TopShop, Piperlime

a great movie 20:57

Sorry guys, I know I’ve told you that this post is for Caylee but meanwhile I’ve seen a great movie. You have to watch this movie because it’s an inspirational one and it can motivate you to be yourself no matter what. It’s name is “My sister’s keeper” and I’ve wanted so much to share it with you ^.^

 

 

Next post is 4 Caylee from IfYouSeekStyle

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Credits:youtube, imdb

4 me 09:53

 

This post is 4me ^.^ because I’m invited to a birthday party and then to a costume party. So I have to dress into something that works for both…it is a little bit difficult! So let’s play!!!

Budget $150

First part

Second part

 

Rihanna Black Studded Boots from missguided……….$42.77

Hooked Leaves from forever21…………………………..…$4.80

Leatherette Mini Skirt from ArdenB………………………$48.00

Animal Skinny Strap Top from TopShop……………..….$55.00

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Total……………………………..……….$150.57

 

Next post is 4 Caylee from IfYouSeekStyle

It was fun! and if you want to play…click HERE !

kisses

 

 

 

 

Credits:photo from StumbleUpon, missguided, Forever21, ArdenB, TopShop

QUIZ: Yves Saint Laurent 21:40

Have a great week guys!!! and “don't forget playfulness” ^.^ quiz from Elle Canada

1. Where was Yves Saint Laurent born?
a) Paris, France
b) Oran, Algeria
c) Rome, Paris
d) Brussels, Belgium
2. Yves Saint Laurent was conscripted to serve in the French Army during the Algerian War of Independence. How long did he last?
a) 5 years
b) 2 years
c) 6 months
d) 20 days
3. How old was Yves Saint Laurent when he took over for mega-design house, Christian Dior after Dior's death?
a) 21
b) 22
c) 23
d) 24

 4. Admist what rumours was Yves Saint Laurent released from his duties at Christian Dior?
a) He had a nervous breakdown
b) He had terrible relations with management
c) He was tired of the Christian Dior aesthetic
d) He wanted to start his own line
5. When did Yves Saint Laurent create his own eponoymous label?
a) 1959
b) 1960
c) 1961
d) 1962
6. He was the first to have what on his runways?
a) African-American models
b) A photograher scrum
c) VIP front-row seats
d) Gift bags for attendees
7. Which one of his fashion shows had a spectacular guest list of 80,0000?
a) Spring/Summer 2008
b) The 1980 CFDA Awards
c) Fall 2007 Ready-To-Wear
d) The Soccer World Cup final, 1998
8. What trend is Yves Saint Laurent most famous for starting?
a) Beatnik
b) Safari jackets
c) Thigh-high boots
d) Tuxedo suit
e) All of the above
9. What monkier was often associated with YSL?
a) Fashion God
b) The man who let women wear trousers
c) The Reinventor
d) Haute Couture pioneer
10. In January 2002, the couturier broke both of his arms when he fell during a trip to Italy. Having never regained full use of his arms again, YSL was most depressed that he wouldn't be able to participate in which favourite hobby:
a) Dancing
b) Swimming
c) Sketching
d) Singing
11. In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, YSL received harsh critisism for showing what on his runway?
a) Models carrying guns
b) Models sporting anti-war protest signs
c) Models in camouflage
d) Models showing the peace-sign as they walked the runway
12. Which famous super-model touts YSL's African Queen Couture Collection as the most memorable moment of her modeling career?
a) Naomi Campbell
b) Iman
c) Tyra Banks
d) RuPaul
13. Which designer recieved considerable critisism from YSL for the ready-to-wear lines he designed from 2000-2004?
a) Tommy Hilfiger
b) Stefano Pilati
c) Tom Ford
d) Alber Elbaz

14. When did Yves Saint Laurent retire from the fashion business?
a) 1999
b) 2000
c) 2001
d) 2002
15. Upon retirement, YSL become more and more reclusive. Where did he spend the majority of his time?
a) Paris, France
b) Marrakech, Morocco
c) Rome, Italy
d) New York, USA

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Answers:

Question #1  Answer B: Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) was born on Aug. 1, 1936 in Oran, Algeria.

Question #2  Answer D: YSL served in the French Army during the Algerian War (1954-1962). After 20 days, the stress of the situation led him to ne institutionalized in a French Mental hospital where he underwent psychiatric treatment, including electroshock therapy for a nervous breakdown.

Question #3  Answer B: Following Christian Dior's death in 1957, YSL was a mere 21-years-old when he was put in charge of the fledging design house.

Question #4  Answer A: YSL was released from his duties at Christian Dior due to rumours he suffered from a nervous breakdown.

Question #5  Answer D: YSL started his own line in 1962 financed by his companion, Pierre Bergé. He started a revolution in the way women dressed by creating the first-ever Le Smoking                                   

Question #6  Answer A: YSL was the first to hire African-American women to work his runways. The model known as Mounia, Saint Laurent's protégé and one of the first black supermodels, said on French radio just recently: "He made me proud of my color." Likewise, Naomi Campbell credits her first-ever French Vogue cover to YSL.               

Question #7  Answer D: When France won its 1998 World Cup soccer final, it was Saint Laurent who staged a runway show centre-field before 80,000 spectators in the Stade de France.

Question #8  Answer E: All of the above. YSL was best-known for creating the most influential trends that still resonate today.

Question #9  Answer B: Saint Laurent was always a man of controversy. Reportedly in 1968, YSL suggested that women should wear pants as their go-to uniform. He was often quoted as saying that all a woman needed to be stylish was a pair of pants and a coat.               

Question #10  Answer C: YSL, a consumate artist, loved to sketch in his spare time.                 

Question #11  Answer C: YSL created shock waves in 1971 when he showed models strutting camouflage on his runway.
Question #12  Answer B: Iman. Saint-Laurent famously once said: "My dream woman is Iman"                

Question #13  Answer C: It is reported that YSL was very displeased with Tom Ford as the Creative Designer for his ready-to-wear-collection.      

Question #14  Answer D: In 2002, Saint-Laurent closed the couture house of YSL. While the house no longer exists, the brand still thrives through its parent company, Gucci Group.

Question #15  Answer B: Marrakech, Morocco.                 

 

 

Credits: Elle Canada