Tag: Fashion

Canon EOS M3

Post author By Editor
Post date 15/11/2015

I used the Canon EOS M3 for to make images and video on my trip to Paris. This is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Nice design and more importantly lightweight for handling. This was a key feature for me running around Paris for appointments; weight fatigue was not an issue because camera weighed around 4 grams.

I made over 1200 pictures in 3 days. Image quality was sharp using the 18 to 55 mm kit lens and 24 megapixels sensors.

Video specs were 1080/30p. The quality was up to par for my tasks for on camera interviews. The in camera microphone was satisfactory but I recommend an external microphone for interviewing.

Battery life is long lasting but in AF and video settings expect a shorter time expectancy.

I slipped the M3 in and out of my bag, many times taking pictures on the go, briefly stopping to take snapshots of store windows. The grip was balanced and comfortable.

The Canon Menu Mode Dial as well as a 3 inch interface touchscreen, flips outward for easy use even in selfie mode. There is Wifi capability for remote wireless control and image transfer using your iOS or Android smartphone.

Overall the EOS M3 is a good camera

Random street images from Paris using the EOS M3

For more images visit us @ Pinterest and Google+

Tags Camera, Canon, Fashion, Paris, shopping, Tech, travel, Vacation

Fashion

Art de Vivre

Post author By Editor
Post date 13/11/2015

Galeries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann is famous the world over for offering unique experiences to shoppers. The 65.000 square meter department store located in the center of Paris is a delight for the fashion senses with selections ranging from luxury to affordable.

The Christmas tree has a Star Wars theme. The round ornaments represent planets.

Black and Paper received a guided tour of the store before the Christmas Rush. The store decorations are inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Five Story tall Christmas Tree in the main hall is decorated with round shaped colored ornaments in different sizes symbolizing planets with lights and displays representing the galaxy.

The famous Glass Dome decorated for Christmas. The Star Wars themed decorations representing planets and galaxies.

France is a country known for world class cuisine. Galeries Lafayette Maison and Gourmet is designed for living with delicacies from all over the world spread over 5 themed floors.

The First Floor is home to La Cave with 20.000 bottles of wine along-side 300 brands of Champagne. The Bordeauxtheque houses nine of the greatest wines from the region: Margaux, Latour, Lafite and Mouton Rothchild, La Mission, Cheval Blanc, Petrus, Yquem, and Haut-Brion.

There are 14 food outlets serving everything from Pizza to Vegetarian cuisine. The second floor is the setting for a Chic dinning engagement from Alain Ducasse’s Ecole De Cuisine. A cooking school where guests to experiment and try recipes from the famed chef.

On the second floor are kitchen and tableware settings for the perfect home dinning affair

The third floor is for revitalizing the body with items for the bedroom, bathroom and tea infusions from Bar a Tisanes.

Customer service was good. I spoke to a number of sales people in the different areas, all responded with enthusiasm along with a passion for their products.

What is the difference between Goose and Duck Pate?

Please go to Google+ and Pinterest to see all the images.

For more information go to: www.http://www.galerieslafayette.com/

Tags cuisine, Department Store, Fashion, food, France, Galeries Lafayette, Paris, shopping, Style, travel

Fashion

Swimwear brand Robinson Les Bains

Post author By Editor
Post date 04/11/2015

We dropped by the store in the Paris Marais district for a visit with Christophe the Creative Director of the brand.

Tags Fashion, Menswear, Paris, Swimwear

Fashion Travel

PARIS a Tour

Post author By Editor
Post date 04/11/2015

Many cities in the world compare themselves to Paris but there is only one. The “City of Lights” has always captivated and charmed visitors from around the world. Whether searching for the perfect intimate sidewalk cafe or wanting to shop in one of the many fashionable stores, Paris maintains its reputation as the capital of CHIC.

See our images of Paris @ Google+ and Pinterest

Tags champagne, cocktails, Fashion, hotel, Pars, shoes, Style, travel, w hotel

Book Review

Book Review: Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

Post author By Editor
Post date 03/10/2015

Gods and Kings The Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

British fashion icons Alexander McQueen and John Galliano led remarkably parallel lives, from their humble origins in working-class London, to their education at St. Martins College, to their brilliant and controversial careers abruptly cut short by suicide and hate-speech, respectively. Galliano and McQueen represented the last great age of haute couture, and their tragic downfall resonates in the dissolution of fashion as high art into vulgar commodity. Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano by Dana Thomas (2015) presents a detailed portrait of both designers, as well as a scathing commentary on the commercialism of the fashion industry at the turn of the 21st Century.

The lives and careers of both men are presented in exhaustive detail. Both McQueen and Galliano are depicted as enfants terrible of the great fashion houses, although the portrait of McQueen is a bit more sympathetic, perhaps in hindsight of his awful death. Their relationships suffered, even as their reputations flourished; ultimately, their personal demons and addictions, which at first sparked their creative fire, burned them to ashes.

Thomas’ meticulous research is evident as the reader is overwhelmed with names and events; it’s hard to keep it all sorted, and the few pictures presented without textual references aren’t much assistance. Nevertheless, it’s a fascinating tale of ambition, genius, hubris, and tragedy, even if the reader doesn’t know much about fashion.

Book Review by L.T. Del Genis

Gods and Kings The Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano is available at Amazon or your local bookstore.

Editor’s Post Script.

A Post Script to the John Galliano Story, a new ending as the designer is now the creative head of fashion house Maison Margiela where he continues to provoke controversy on the runway with well received looks.

Tags Alexander McQueen, amazon, Book Reviews, Fashion, Fashion Design, John Galliano

Technology

Milan Fashion Week

Post author By Editor
Post date 24/09/2015

Milan Fashion Week 2016 is having an embarrassment of riches this season with so many great collections along with many looks.

Favorites:

Versace showed restraint yet this was a great collection from Donatella, a mixture of the brand DNA mixing with day wear looks..

Ermanno Scervino went for the sleek feminine silhouette of soft fabrics.

Emporio Armani filled the collection with jackets and cropped shirts.

Sportmax was assured with a 60’s shapes and color spectrum.

Costume National was a unified collection filled with black and white.

Moschino was inspired by Chanel but in a playful way.

Prada went with strong leather power suits with short hemlines.

Gucci gave the world a new meaning for Granny Chic.

Bally gets a special mention for pants suits along with many other rich looks.

Philipp Plein continues to evolve to become the new Rock Star Designer with studded, shiny looks.

Iceberg’s Dr. Suess inspired looks were fantastic for those looking for something a bit on the edge but no over the cliff.

Les Copains collection felt inspired by Asia with belts and knitwear.

Antonio Marras gave his collections a touch of dark sparkle with strong prints, full dresses, and lush silk.

Giorgio Armani turned to red and walking shorts with tailored jackets.

Dolce & Gabbana paid tribute to Italian summers and holidays gone by with graphic prints inspired from the past.

Salvatore Ferragamo was soft with leather, frocks, and strapless looks.

Aquilano Rimondi displayed mini skirts and minimalism.

Tags bally sportmax, costume national, emporio armani, Fashion, Iceberg, MFW, Milan Fashion Week, prada. gucci, SpringFashion 2016, Womenswear

Technology

Behind the Scenes @ Dimitri Fashion Show in Berlin

Post author By Editor
Post date 20/09/2015

Behind the glamour of a runway show there are teams of artists hard at work putting it all together.

We managed to get behind the scenes at Dimitri Show during Fashion Week in Berlin. Seeing models, hair stylists, make up artists, dressers, and stylists at work making it all happen before the ladies hit the runway.

Make up team from Maybelline

Hair team from L’Oreal Professional

Model and Hair team. I loved her calm expression.

Getting the finer touches around the eyes.

An overall view of the teams at work.

A model having foundation applied.

To see more behind the scenes footage from the show go to Pinterest.

Tags berlin, dimitri, Fashion, fashion designer, mbfw, womensfashion

Technology

London Fashion Week

Post author By Editor
Post date 20/09/2015

Collections we liked from London Fashion Week

Felder Felder looks were shiny then moved on short skirts with prints.

Gareth Pugh went for red then moved to black this season with a collection that was fun if not a bit over the top.

Burberry Prorsum moved into the future with cut outs, mini dresses, and the signature dress coat and laces. The collection lived up the hype.

KTZ went super tribal and sexy but if you take away the over sized ear and nose rings the looks were sleek.

Osman with gaucho inspired looks complete with hats.

David Koma went with hemlines above the knee along with folded strips around the body.

Marques ‘Almeida was daring with ruffles and tearing apart pieces for a complete look.

Toga had a complex collection with many details.

Christopher Kane gets a mention for the neon colors and shapes.

My overall impression of London Fashion Week was a bit underwhelming. There were many great looks and good collections but the spark was missing this season.

Tags Burberry, Chris Kane, David Koma, Fashion, KTZ, lfw, London Fashion Week, Style, womensfashion

Fashion Technology

Fall Fashion Trends

Post author By Editor
Post date 06/09/2015

Fall Trends from Bloomingdale’s of New York Fashion Director of Ready to Wear Brooke Jaffe.

The color Bordeaux: A top color for the season, Bordeaux is a rich, warm hue that tends to look good on everyone. I can’t wait to wear a pair of Bordeaux cords with a great pair of boots and a chunky sweater. A colored leather jacket is a great update to your fall wardrobe and pairs perfectly with denim in all colors from blue to gray, to black to ivory. Also, don’t be afraid to try a monochrome look and wear head to toe Bordeaux!
The romantic blouse: I’m always looking for ways to update denim looks. The fall runways provided endless inspiration for how to do that with a romantic blouse this season. I love more exaggerated styles that have a Victorian feel with details like a high neck and delicate lace. Romantic blouses from Alice + Olivia and Dylan Gray are some of my favorite pieces from our fall 100% Bloomingdale’s collection. I can’t wait to pair these pieces with a boot cut jean or a black pencil skirt for an updated dinner-outlook.
Plaid and military combinations: I love mixing a plaid shirt or shirtdress with a military green anorak (such as our exclusive one this season from Velvet). Continue to pile on the layers by adding a fur scarf. The combination feels new when styled together this season. Pairing this look like a leather mini or distressed jean and a more casual boot really completes it. For a solid foundation, I recommend Rails plaid shirts!
Prints: I was so excited to see prints dominating the fall runways. Retro scarf prints inspired by the 60’s and 70’s are making a comeback in a big way this season. I love these prints on everything from dresses to blouses. One of my favorites is our 100% Bloomingdale’s Nanette Lepore dress- not only is the print great, but I love the mock neck detail.