Monday, July 30, 2012

Oh, mi Dior...




I was one to really mourn Galliano's departure from Dior. 
His designs were pure genius and his runways were just raw drama. 
Can you imagine a movie directed by him? I sure do. 

After he left, we all know Dior had not been as good as it used to be, 
until the recent debut of Raf Simmons. 
His collection was simple but it still reeked of Dior 
with his new-and more architectural approach- 
to the iconic New Look,and of course, the flower-clad walls.

My favorite was this pale pink dress mis-matched with the blue heels.
Eveeeen though the  face came out kinda weird. 

What did you think of Raf Simmons's approach?

xx, em.  


Sunday, July 29, 2012

A Girl's Best Friend...


You know how they say "Diamonds are a girl's best friend"?
Well, I disagree.  A handbag is a girl's best friend.
Diamonds, while yes, they are, well...diamonds
don't serve another purpose than sitting on our neck 
or hanging from our earlobes and making us look pretty.
Handbags, on the other hand, not only compliment our outfits, 
but they come in our aid whenever we need it. They are both pretty and handy.
A good handbag is reliable,  and if treated right, it can last forever. 
Just like a best friend.

And who wouldn't like a best friend like this pink Céline bag? 
I'm sure I would. 

xx, em. 

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Blogger series: Chiara Ferragni, Take One.

Chiara's sequined leggings were the best pretext 
to experiment with my new silver sharpie.

The color combination in that outfit is genius. 

What do you think? 

xx, em. 

Friday, July 27, 2012

Learning to Fly


Magazines are always writing how a pair of heels can change an outfit, 
and bring a rush of empowerment. 
A dress, can give you wings too.

Ok, maybe not so literally like this McQueen, 
but the right dress can be as empowering a good pair of heels. 



Alexander McQueen's dresses are so much fun to paint.
This one in particular was.  


Original photo by Nylon

xx, em. 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012



Love this look: laid-back yet cool. 
And that sweater looks so comfy, 
but still the clutch  dresses it up a little.

What do you think? 

xx, em.  


Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Hanne Gaby in pink.

Ever since I saw this picture of belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele 
and her pink coat/cape I wanted to draw it and  last week I finally got to. 

Where can I get that coat?????

xx, em. 

Monday, July 23, 2012

Red dress, take two.


I'm sort of having an affair with red lately. 
I already posted a red dress illustration a couple weeks ago, 
but truth be told, I like this one so much better. 

Hope you like it. 

xx, em. 





Sunday, July 15, 2012

"no rhymes, no embellishments"


Have you ever seen the movie "Atonement"?
If you haven't please proceed to your Netflix account 
(or nearest Blockbuster if that's the case) and for the love of god, WATCH IT! 

Ok, I have to admit that maybe this movie isn't for everyone. 
Some people find it rather slow, but that's alright, because every frame is a work of art. 

Each scene is impeccable and exquisite (I hate that word but I really can't find a better adjective), 
the colors and the lighting are as daunting as they are haunting, and the dress...
god, the  infamous green dress Keira Knightley 
wears near the beginning of the movie is just too perfect.  
I once read the silk was so pure and so fragile they had to 
 have an extra spare in case  the fabric tored, ripped or something.  
This green dress is what Scarlett O'Hara's  green dress 
 was  back in the   Gone With The Wind Days. 
Heck-it may just even be  more beautiful than Audrey's Givenchy 
black dress from the opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffanys. 

Also, there's this amazing five-minute war sequence   that was made in one shot. 
It's just the kind of movie that when it ends you're just  like "fuck..." 
and that's all that you'll be able to say. 
It's the kind of movie that, if you're anything like me, stays with you for a while. 

Now, GO! watch! 

xx, 
emilia. 

Saturday, July 14, 2012

all white is the new black


I love how an all white look looks. 
Too bad it's so hard to pull off and so high maintenance.

I've been  digging Jenni Kayne's collections lately. 
They're simple, but stylish. 

what 's your take   on all white looks? 

xx, 
emilia.



Friday, July 13, 2012

the wetsuit trend


This year's spring/summer collections were all about (duh) summer. 
With some more literal underwater motifs than others, one of my favorite trends
was one of the least expected: the wetsuit trend, 

Learning how to scuba dive  has always been on my bucketlist. 
And with a wetsuit like this one, well, I'd jump into the water right here and now. 

xx,
emilia.

ps. in the original picture it's Gisele Bündchen, but she was a tough one to draw :P 

Thursday, July 12, 2012

the red gown


"When in doubt, wear red." 
- Bill Blass

You know how some girls dream about their 
wedding gownsever since they're, like, five? 
Well, I dream of the dress I'd wear if I were to
 attend the Met Gala if I was ever to go.

Illustration inspired by this picture, 
made with chartpaks and surprise, surprise, liquid paper. 

xx,
emilia. 

ps. you can buy an art print of this illustration here:) 
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