Sunday, June 16, 2013

Sunday Street Style: Finnish Model Tatu Timonen


Meet Finnish model Tatu Timonen whom we spotted at the LaSalle College of Fine Arts Asian Fashion Graduates Showcase event, post runway show.

What attracted us to Tatu's model-off-duty style was his laid-back and relaxed casual yet effortless cool style which suited his personality. Tatu's plain white T-shirt had traditional Scandinavian sweater prints which was quite cool to see on something other than a wool jumper or cardigan. Even off-duty, Tatu wore a gray beanie with smart brown lace-up shoes.

Some of Tatu's preferred fashion brands include Swedish label Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair and a Rock & Roll rebel's favourite Diesel Black Gold.

Below you can see Tatu's fabulous fashion editorials which we liked the most. Tatu has very strong and chiseled facial features which makes him remarkable to look at especially when he has his hair gelled up and away from his face.




Image source: Angels & Demons Model Agency

Saturday, June 15, 2013

amfAR 4th Inspiration Gala in New York City

It's Model Mayhem at amfAR's 4th Inspiration Gala in New York. Top Hungarian model Eniko Mihalik and American Supermodel Lindsey Wixon turned up in full plumage and stole the limelight away from celebrities at the event.


Eniko Mihalik and Lindsey Wixon looking glamorous while rocking the 1920's inspired flapper style evening dresses, hairdo and long chandelier earrings.




Both supermodels spotted sexy thigh-high splits on their long evening dresses that Angelina Jolie had popularized.



Top left: Pop singer Jennifer Lopez looks a little full-bodied in her head-to-toe body-con evening gown which brought emphasis to her wide hips.

Top right: South African Supermodel Candice Swanepoel ditches her natural brunette hair which was bleached honey blond and debuts her platinum blond bleached locks at the amfAR 2013 gala. 

Bottom left: Lindsey Wixon working the amfAR gala red carpet.

Bottom right: Carly Rae Jepsen looking haggard with a bad fringe framing her gaunt face. She too is rocking the see-through bottom half of a long evening gown look.




Top left: Eniko Mihalik sizzles in a floor-length olive green dress with an elaborate feather train.

Top right: Brazillian supermodel Jeisa Chiminazzo looks simple and chic in a sheer lace gown.

Bottom left: A model in a plunging purple dress complete with a thigh-high split. 

Bottom right: DJ and model Leigh Lezark really going for the 1920s flapper style look with her skullcap hugging gelled-up hairdo. Yes, she is 28, not 38.



Leigh Lezark in her natural jet black hair then and now.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Best of Resort 2014 New York, Milan and Paris

Here is Unlikely You's Top 5 designers from the Resort 2014 collection presented in New York, Milan and Paris so far. More to come I promise!



1) Tibi - Paint Splatter Punk


Tibi's unmistakable laid-back feminine style has taken a sharp turn to a more abstract and masculine one in the Tibi Resort 2014 fashion presentation in New York. Boxy jackets in shades of varying blue - navy or bright, graphic paint splashes on sweaters, pants, skirts and jumpsuits pervaded almost the entire collection to give it a rebellious punk look.






2) Gucci - Power Dressing in Liquid Gold and Metallics



When it comes to quality, high street fashion copy-cat retailers such as Zara and H&M are unable to match up to the standards that Italian luxury brands set. Gucci is one fine example as they showcase luxurious fabrics and expert tailoring in gorgeous metallics.




3) Lanvin - Playing with the extremes of femininity and masculinity


Designer Alber Elbaz manages to achieve creating beautiful staple masterpieces that showcase the extremes of femininity and masculinity in an outfit but also bring the best of both worlds together.

I consider the iconic Lanvin Resort 2014 multicolored snakeskin trench coat as shown above a masterpiece.




The Ballerina inspired style Lanvin Resort 2014 collection dress as shown above has delicate frills at the hem and a strong waistline fastened by a simple obi style belt in the form of a delicate silk ribbon.





The masculine trench coat is magically transformed into a feminine piece by Alber Elbaz just by using soft fabrics and by adding soft wavy edges to the usual sharply tailored corners.


4) Stella McCartney - Revitalizing Python Prints in Bright Yellow


The silver clog heels might be ugly but the python-print blazer complete with contrasting color python-print lapels is a breath of fresh air in the midst of dull gray and brown classic python prints.




Pair Stella McCartney's Resort 2014 collection boyish bomber jacket in a bright yellow python-print with plain floral dresses to brighten up your outfit and instantly lift it up and away from borderline boring.



5) BCBGMAXAZRIA - Free Age Feminism


Free yourself from all inhibitions with BCBGMAXAZRIA's Resort 2014 collection. Move around freely and unrestricted in flowy dresses pants and jumpsuits without compromising your sexiness. This beautiful two tone leather and fabric floral print jacket with studded lapels and sleeves allows you to embrace both your girly and rebellious side together.




Old school ditsy floral prints get a new breath of life in a relaxed, sporty cut dress from the BCBGMAXAZRIA Resort 2014 collection.




Sequin and leather paneled paisley print jacket in a cropped boxy cut adds shape to relaxed cut dresses.




The classic jumpsuit gets a sexy update from BCBGMAXAZRIA with quirky side pockets and a sexy plunging neckline.



This semi Herve Leger strappy bustier style on a maxi dress with monochrome floral prints is fit for one sexy and confident fashionista.


Image sources: Nymag.com/theCUT

Monday, June 10, 2013

Luxury for Less, Supermodel Style Edition: Cara Delevingne



Cara Delevingne may be the face of luxury fashion brand Burberry and get her clothes and accessories sponsored all the time but she sure loves her Burberry leather jacket which she is seen with almost all the time. Cara Delevingne rocks a relaxed grunge rock look with an over-sized pair of cactus flower print pants and worker boots.

In today's supermodel style edition of Luxury for Less, you can get Cara's leather biker jacket for a fraction of the price from British high street brand Oasis via ASOS.com.






Image source: Dailymail.co.uk and Asos.com

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Sunday Street Style: Minimalist Chic by A Savvy Online Shopper







Meet 23-year-old Grace whom we bumped into at the LASALLE College of Arts Asia Fashion Graduates Showcase reception post-runway show.

Grace caught our attention and stood out from the crowd of countless fashion stalemates. Grace is a savvy online shopper who represents the growing number of young fashionistas who prefer the convenience and wide variety of apparels and accessories available online.

She is a minimalist style maven having chosen a simple all-black ensemble which brought attention to the details on her sparkly embellished sleeves on a black T-shirt which she bought from MDS at Wisma Atria and her burgundy red and snakeskin portfolio clutch bag from The Scarlet Room.

Grace keeps her make-up simple with light eyebrows that draw attention to her lined eyes and pink lip stain. Her hair was swept back on one side to reveal a dramatic fringe on the other which added to her dark and edgy look.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Cara Delevingne for Saint Laurent Fall 2013 Campaign
















Cara Delevingne has done very well for herself as the poster child of Burberry and several other brands such as DKNY and Pepe Jeans.

Now she has landed herself the Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2013 campaign after clinching the YSL cosmetics advertising campaign for their baby doll mascara range.

Cara makes punk rock sexy in my personal favourite style - an over-sized fur jacket matched with tiny shorts worn over rhinestone studded tights and paired with flat leather boots.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

CFDA Fashion Awards 2013 Best & Worst Dressed List


Our favourite best dressed at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Awards 2013 are fashion stylist Brad Goreski in a fun, bright and colourful check suit by menswear designer of the year Thom Browne and Australian model Jessica Hart who looked sexy and elegant in a cut-out and lace skirt dress by Rachel Roy.

Unfortunately, many guests to the industry fashion event touted as the Oscars of fashion events dressed pretty conservatively and boring so much so that guests with bad fashion sense awkwardly stood out the most.



Elizabeth Olsen looks like she is ready for her graduation ceremony at last with younger sister Mary-Kate Olsen who has a penchant for wearing outfits that devour her petite frame. Mary-Kate Olsen is seen with a tad bit too much orange tanner and looks greasy enough to be a hot-dog and grill pushcart peddler at the sidewalk.



One would never imagine this beautiful actress is 16-years-old in this granny put-together pyjama outfit complete with a high-waist ankle length skirt. It looks like Haylee Steinfeld, like many other teenagers fall into the trap of trying to grow up too fast and prefer dressing much older than she really is. Hailee would then proceed to follow the paradox of women who dress like they are 16 when she's 61.



I am sure actress Jemima Kirke from the TV Series Girls was trying to channel her inner goth chick in this black see-through floor-length dress which unfortunately is unflattering to her body shape and makes her look bigger than she really is. The outfit may have looked better if she skipped the body suit and replaced it with a mini-dress slip.




Even Canadian supermodel Jessica Stam whom I absolutely adore failed to impress at the CFDA Fashion Awards 2013 red carpet in her tight curly granny hairdo and washed out look with minimum make-up. The bright yellow Rebecca Minkoff dress didn't help her pale complexion either. The Christian Loubutin platform shoes with neon yellow PVC ankle wraps looked cheap and did not go with her conservative cut peplum shift dress.




Joan Smalls cannot wait for her wedding bells to ring as she dresses in a white wedding gown with simple wedding-like accessories.




Karlie Kloss flashes a forced smile that looks incredibly fake. Her sexy dress by upcoming designer Cushnie et Ochs does not go well with her conservative hairdo which she tried to slick back with a ton of gel.




Karolina Kurkova would have looked better if her Michael Kors outfit was not a 2-piece blouse and shorts combo for a prestigious fashion awards event. Cody Horn's gem embellished Michael Kors dress looked like a dress one could purchase from Spanish high-street fashion brands and then attach a cheap black curtain to the waistline - all for under 200 dollars.




Lily Aldridge looked like she left the house in a long shapeless dress that could have been her shower curtains or window curtains. The Victoria's Secret model seemed to have forgotten she was still wearing a pair of kinky red fluffy bedroom slippers to the red carpet fashion event.




Olivia Palermo dresses too old for her age. One thing pretty young girls don't get - dressing conservatively and like an old lady does not equate to elegance. The gold lace-up shoes she wore looked cheap and tacky.




Nicole Richie looks like Angelina Jolie's doppelganger with her slick-back hair and sexy plain gold dress by Marc Jacobs. With Nicole's petite and skinny frame, the dress seems to be wearing her instead.




It's puzzling why one-half of the Alice+Olivia team's designer - Stacy Bendet, would arrive at the CFDA fashion awards in a flamenco dancer's dress.




Luxury jewellery designer Steven Lagos may be thinking of diamond crosses for his next collection in this pastor-inspired outfit. For all those aspiring pastors, get your bling-on from Father Steven Lagos.




Vera Wang looks like she has just woken up but her outfit is still effortlessly well put-together. 



Image source: Dailymail.co.uk and Style.com