Alexandra avgitidis's Blog – January 2012 Archive (38)

Portraits from Words by Juan Osborne

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, with 40-year-old Spanish artist, graphic designer and illustrator Juan Osborne this is true! With the use of only words and numbers, he created a series of celebrity’s portraits. The basis for his art work is photos of famous people as well as composing famous quotes, song lyrics and transcriptions.…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 13, 2012 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

5 of the Best Calenders

It's definitely the digital age, and printed calendars are absent from most walls, they are no longer an item of practicality and if they are there, they are there only for the pictures they hold; they have become collectable items, enjoyable, a challenge for fashion editorials and artworks as well as having aesthetic strength and value. In the digital age we don't feel compelled to…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 12, 2012 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

Dries Van Noten & James Reeve Exhibition / PARIS

A cocktail party was hosted on November 29th to unveil the ‘Garment with Photography of James Reeve Landscapes’ exhibition by Dries Van Noten at The Fringe Club in Central. The exhibition was opened to the public between 30th November to 12th December. …

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 11, 2012 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

How To Cure Adult Acne

Clear Victory

Braces and anguish are two things most of us can happily leave behind in our adolescence; acne, not as easily. In fact, breakouts are apparently becoming more common later in life! Studies published in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” show that 50 percent of women will suffer from acne at some point in their…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 11, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

5 Items Instyle is Obsessed with

Dolce & Gabbana Peony-Print Bodysuit

Leap into spring and release your inner alarm with this lingerie-inspired matte-satin bodysuit. The advantageously placed boning and covert black mesh inserts contour onto your curves adding an hourglass silhouette (no matter your body type), while the fresh peony print gives off a sophisticated vibe. You can…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 10, 2012 at 6:00 — 3 Comments

Julian Hakes Dezeen Platform Mojito

Dezeen Platform kicks off at Dezeen Space (micro-exhibition), with architect/shoe designer Julian Hakes.............................................................................................................................…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 10, 2012 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

All the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pre-Fall 2012 Accessories

The Break Up 31 Minute Bag, $650



Neo-noir comics were the inspiration for Phillip Lim's Pre-Fall 2012 collection, and the designer is contributing accessories, but not any accessories I might add…accessories in the form of…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 9, 2012 at 8:00 — 1 Comment

Style Resolutions To Make In 2012

Make a Stylish Splash in 2012

Get ready to have your most fabulous year yet with these 11 celebrity-inspired tips. These celeb-inspired resolutions will help guide the way to an ultra-stylish 2012.  Kiss the questionable sartorial choices and rash impulse purchases of 2011 goodbye and resolve to make this year your most fabulous yet.…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 9, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

20 Cheerful Christmas Print Ads

Christmas has just passed, and the memories and advertisements of its season will always be remembered. In this post I have featured some of the funniest Christmas print ads. All are definitely worth taking a look at, they will either make you laugh or just put a smile on your face, whichever one it will be, they will cheer you up! So… go ahead and take a look.…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 8, 2012 at 8:00 — 2 Comments

Nail Culture and Design

Whether delicate, rounded and pink or sharp, catlike and bold, nails have always served as a canvas whereby a person can display their artistic sensibilities.  The art of spicing up our fingertips began in China in 3000 B.C. Later, women of the Chinese Ming Dynasty put on artificial nails to separate themselves from manual labourers. The 18th century Greek ladies wore pistachio…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 8, 2012 at 8:00 — 2 Comments

Behind the Scenes With Abbey Lee Kershaw at the Versace For H&M Cruise 2012

So here's a sneek peek into the world of a behind-the-scene ad campaign for the upcoming Versace, H&M Cruise 2012. Apparently shot over 24 hours, the images show a glammed-up Abbey Lee Kershaw, complete with '50s-era coif and red lipstick, lounging around the poolside with fellow Versace for H&M veteran River…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 7, 2012 at 8:00 — 1 Comment

Skating Shelters By Patkau Architects

Patkau Architects of Canada fashioned this collection of temporary plywood skating shelters clustered together by a skating trail along a frozen river in Winnipeg.

The shelters are assembled from two layers of flexible…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 6, 2012 at 8:00 — 1 Comment

5 Pieces To Keep Into The New Year

THE WIDE LEG PANT

Yes…heavy wool or lined pairs are definitely not ideal for the heat, but wide legged pants in lightweight fabrics or denim can easily make the evolution to spring. One can lighten up dark coloured pants for the warmer months by coupling them with light colours up top! Swap the boots for wedges or high heeled sandals and you are…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 6, 2012 at 8:00 — No Comments

2012 Hair Trends

For 2012 there is definitely a unique undertone of a modernist style appearing, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, infuse them with quality, and you’ll find the basis for this years dominant styles. 

For fashion stylists in 2012, hair is all about revivals and evolution. 2011 is being re-born with regards to styles and colours, whereas cuts are offering…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 5, 2012 at 8:00 — 2 Comments

History of Coca-Cola in Ads

The Coca-Cola Company has always believed in advertising. This belief has taken the marketing of Coca-Cola to a whole new era. Fantastic, colourful, wholesome and memory provoking are a few words that describe Coca-Cola as remarkable and memorable through their advertising. Below is a collection of 50 Coca-Cola adverts from 1889 to present. Enjoy Coca-Cola’s…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 5, 2012 at 8:00 — 4 Comments

Gorgeous,Glimmering Shoes

It's time to be Glamorous with these Party-ready pumps, high-shine wedges, and sparkling sandals; they're the perfect medication for any of those holiday dressing dilemma’s that us women experience. Featured below are a gorgeous selection of shoes to help you put your best foot forward for the New Year and the next, and the next.…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 4, 2012 at 8:00 — 1 Comment

Erdem Pre-Fall 2012

Erdem Moralioglu infused his signature prim-and-proper silhouettes with an eye-popping mix of tangerine, citron, deep blue, and blood orange for Pre-Fall of 2012. These silhouettes are bold, created for those of you who are outgoing and vibrant. Prints and lace are two more of Erdem’s classics which were used…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 2, 2012 at 9:44 — No Comments

37 Of The Best Oscar Dresses Throughout Time

Lauren Bacall in Christian Dior, 1952



It comes around once a year, and this is where the celebs dress up to the nines in the best and most fabulous fashion brands ever known to mankind. Sunday's is where the voting takes place, will Anne Hathaway's wardrobe be the sweet or sour? Can Natalie Portman (current…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on January 2, 2012 at 9:00 — 1 Comment


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