Scarlett Johansson in Private & Public

First thing in the morning I think I look just like a little boy. It's only the boobs that give me away. My sister says that when I wake up I look exactly the way I did when I was 10. I'm all puffy, clean and morningy until I put a face on. I've worn make-up every day since I was 12. If I don't have mascara on, then that means I really don't expect to be seen and I'm planning a day vegging out on the sofa. I regret only one phase of my make-up life - a period when I always wore the brown "Spice" lip liner and tan lipstick look in the late 90s. Very Drew Barrymore. Or so I thought.

Scarlett Johansson says that she cannot go without a bra, and she just cannot understand why full chested women are comfortable to do just that.  Wearing a bra is so crucial to wear as they give structure under clothes.  She does not sleep in one, and she cannot wait to throw it off at the end of the day. 

She confessed that she had gone through so many stages since high school, from wearing anything that would help her fit in, to giant hide-your-body sweaters, and then the stage where she wore only black. At the age of 14 she thought that by wearing black was all it took to look sophisticated.  I do love black myself, so much so that I wore it often during the week, and at times I am stopped by people and asked if I am in mourning.  My reply would be that it is my love for the colour.  In fact I remember that when I was on vacation in New York no one wore anything else.  Scarlett says that when you are a teenager it lends itself to wear black, as one is so full of uncertainties, despair and anguish.  It was a dull period of her life, as she thanks the Lord that she is out of it, and she does not want to be 14 again. 

She always envisaged what she wanted to look like, but it all changed with age.  Nowadays she is aware of everything she wears to be functional, at times exceedingly feminine, and most often totally androgynous.  When she goes out at night, not to a big event, she goes completely androgynous.  She has always loved Marlene Dietrich, and she grew up admiring David Bowie.  He was a huge style influence on her, besides Lauren Bacall, and Faye Dunaway. 

Scarlet in Lanvin

Scarlett says that unless she is all dressed up she does not think about how she looks, and people don't comment to her on how she  looks any more than the average person. She admits to live such a low-key lifestyle that it would be bizarre to hear "You're beautiful!" constantly. She says that the way you look in film is not always about beauty but it is all about projecting a personality.  In movies there is not as much pressure to be beautiful as there would be if she were in the fashion world. She thinks that it's nice to be told by your husband that you look beautiful, but day to day it's not something she thinks about.

Scarlett with Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana 

Scarlett in Roland Mouret

Regarding her movie career, Scarlett says that costumes are an integral part of getting into character, because you  leave yourself and literally slip into someone else's clothes. Talking about the The Other Boleyn Girl, half of getting into the character was squeezing herself into those restrictive costumes. She could feel every muscle contracting, which really worked for the character. She has a particular way that she  likes to dress, which isn't inspired by the costumes she has worn. She owns that she has been in a lot of period costumes, and though she loves 40s fashions and think those dresses suit her body, they rarely influence her real wardrobe. Her favourite designers are Roland Mouret, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin and Chloé.

Scarlett in Dolce&Gabbana

Scarlett reveals that she loves crafts. She has always liked to make jewellery, and always had ideas for designs. She does not draw very well, but she enjoyed working with Reebok to create a collection, so much so that she has dwelled on the idea how nice it would be to do a cocktail attire line.  Scarlett says that the Marchesa girls are great to design classic clothes.   It was great when the Marchesa girls started, because that look is all about the classic fashion wear, as some men can't design for a woman's body. There are instances when one sees a dress that makes you ask who on earth is going to wear this as it will only fit a woman who weighs 120lb.

Scarlett in Valentino

Scarlett is considered to be the epitome of glamour.  In fact she is said to the heir of Maryln Monroe.  Scarlett says that she does not have a fixed idea of what glamour is. She says that she has friends who can't help but look really chic in jeans, completely effortless.  It is all about being confident and comfortable.  Scarlett says that she  has a  black velvet 30s cape that always makes her feel glamorous. She wears a lot of vintage because she loves the hunt, and you can really discover your own look in a vintage store. When she was a kid she did wear only vintage, and the smell of the old clothes didn't put her off.  She did not bother what she smelled like when she was just 10 years of age, that would come later.   

Scarlett - Dolce & Gabbana makeup launch @ Selfridges

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Jeans Trend for Fall 2013-2014

As everybody knows jeans are very convenient, youthful, dynamic and safe to wear.  By time it has become increasingly popular and also an indispensable clothing item in every woman’s and man’s wardrobe.  Good news for all,  it is as well, one of the favorite dresses in this fall winter. For me jeans wear, combines a mixture of femininity, masculinity, romanticism, brutality, elegance and casual.

The most popular styles in the new jeans collections for autumn winter 2013, are skinny jeans and narrow straight jeans.  Most  designers also offer jeans with cuffs and wide models of jeans.

Mango - different styles of jeans at reasonable prices

Materials such as  latex, smooth, lacquered and reptile skin are the most popular for jeans in this fall winter.  In addition jeans decorated with quilted leather insert are also in fashion. While rubber coating is the trendiest effect in this season, some designers still offer jeans with bleached pattern.

1- Zara 2,3,4 - River Island

Browsing through several collections of women’s jeans autumn winter 2013,  I noticed that black, dark blue and deep indigo are the most popular colours.  Jeans of dark khaki, gray, white, burgundy, beige colors and various shades of metallic are also in fashion.  More so most designers also used stripes and reptile prints in their creations. 

Leopard print jeans from Diesel

Jeans with different prints from Diesel

This coming season jeans are more refined with decorations.  The decorations in jeans are more fashionable, bright and noticeable with appliqués , rivets, lace, embroidery, and gird insert.  Artistic holes in the grunge style are still trendy.

Having said all this, one can easily take stock of his jeans wear, and try to apply rivets, do embroidery, and fix appliqués, that can be purchased from the open market stalls, or any other cheap shop, giving your old jeans a new look and a new life.  You can send us your pictures of these invented old jeans to share with us.

Whereas if you do not want to go through all this, and opt to go and shop, the fashionable jeans to look for are Diesel Black Gold, Miss Sixty, and Killah.  If you have money to booth go for Chanel, Hannah, Versace and Just  Cavalli.

Diesel Black Gold Jeans Collection

 

Our favs @ the MTV VMAs 2013

The one who nailed it this year is definitely Taylor Swift in Herve Leger. Absolutely love her finger curls hairstyle and simple makeup. This girl definitely has class. Nothing extravagant or over the top, just simple, elegant and chic.

Best dressed: Taylor Swift in Herve Leger by Max Azria

Ciara also turned heads at this year's VMAs. She flaunted her body in a glittery white and silver Givenchy gown.  I think the photo speaks for itself: fierce, sexy & beautiful. She definitely has the body to wear such a dress, it suited her perfectly. 

Ciara in Givenchy

Tell us what were your favorite best dressed at this year's VMAs ?

Our favorite best dressed celebrities for this week are..

Alexa Chung in a floral dress 

1,2- New Look 3- SheInside

Rita Ora in tailored short suit

1,2 - SheInside 3 - Asos

Audrey Tautou in monochrome

1 - River Island 2- New Look

Common factor: simple looks yet stylish, classy and chic at the same time.

The Famous Five - Autumn/Winter 2013/14

My sister and I consider ourselves to be forward looking  fashionistas, and we are both discussing and planning our Autumn shopping, keeping in mind our available spending money.  I have come up with five must haves for Autumn Winter 2013/2014.   

As  lovers of fashion, and more so of shopping we take to organising our seasonal wardrobe additions with precision and method.  Most of us have bought things on impulse, on most of our retail therapy, and which at times are left there in our wardrobes waiting to be at least worn once.  So it is better to take stock of what we have and decide and plan ahead.  It makes sense and it is very wise.  Here are the 5 things I cannot do without, once the collections arrive in stores.

The COAT: double-breasted, small collar lapels, padded hips below the knee, warm for the first autumnal chills, this is my coat of choice for the Fall Winter 2014 season. I saw this coat at the Dolce and Gabbana runway show, and I fell in love with it.  The colour definitely has to be black.  You cannot go wrong with the colour, and I definitely would wear it with red shoes.  The coat’s  silhouette is infinitely chic and will work with both trousers and dresses.

1. Dolce & Gabbana 2. Zara Coat (lookalike) 3.Zara 4.River island 5.Topshop

DOME DRESS: I have already invested in a purple sleeveless dome dress this summer from Suite Blanco, and surely I am going to look and purchase  a winter dome dress, and if I might be lucky I will buy it red.  I have bought lots of dresses this summer but this dress is possibly my favourite best piece that I bought this summer.  I love the silhouette, the tweedy texture and the colour, as it is unusual.   I just have to have it.

1. Dolce & Gabbana 2. John Lewis 3. Oasis 4. Zara

GOLD CAT HEEL POINTED TOE COURT SHOES: This summer I was chasing shoes or sandals in silver and gold.  They were my indulgence by far this summer.  I got both, a pointed toe silver stillettoes, and flats from Aldo in gold.  They would look perfect with the clothes this coming season.  They will remain my favourites this season.  I will look for a gold cat heel pointed toe court shoes, to wear with my dome dress.  Shoes will be my biggest indulgence, as I have stocked on pairs of boots last winter season.   

MOSAIC AGATHA BAG: Bags are my passion.  Bags make my mouth water, and the Dolce&Gabbana Mosaic Agatha collection has become my infatuation.  They are beautifully sequined.  It is named after the feast of St Agatha the Patron Saint of Catania.  Incidentally I was in Catania for the feast on the 03 February 2013.  I cannot afford the Dolce and Gabbana Agatha bag, but I presume that most high street fashion stores will create look alikes and stock this traditional purse, with a Dolce&Gabbana twist. 

Mosaic print Agatha bag by Dolce & Gabbana

BIJOUX: I have to admit that I am obsessed with religious themed jewellery, so much so that when I was in Catania I did buy three and wished that I had bought more of these particular cross pendant necklace. I have two remaining one in gold encrusted in red stones and another one silver encrusted in red and light blue stones.  I gave one to my sister and if I am correct it was gold embellished with blue stones.  I try to match these crosses with earrings These necklaces and earrings will compliment most looks, I would wear them separately for work and then pile them on for the evening.  The jewellery house of Grisogono have been creating these crosses for ages, but for a more updated pieces try to view the Dolce&Gabbana creations.  They are iconic. 

Forever21

River Island

Dolce & Gabbana

River Island