The Stars 2011: Tiiu Kuik

Monday, September 12, 2011

Welcome to Miami?

Whilst flicking through my favourite website for finding beautiful pictures from an extensive range of fashion editorials, campaigns and magazine covers, I came across this amazing series of photographs of Tiiu Kuik for the Spanish issue of Woman magazine. Although quite summery in style, with bright colour clash styling and shot in a hot location resembling Miami, it is apt for today because it's really hot here in England today with the sun shining- such a result after last week's rain. But even if it wasn't, these would brighten up the dullest of weather and lowest of moods, reminding you of being away on holiday. Only thing is, I once again wish I was back in some exotic location, showing off my tan and summer wardobe.. and of course sunbathing, drinking and dancing.

This photographic spread is certainly to my taste- on holiday my wardrobe consists of just the same amount of vivid colour (with the odd black dress, which really accentuates a tan), vibrancy and feel it is somewhat fun to look at, so I just had to share it with you, as I do so many other beauties. And better still, the styling reminds me so much of maneater Samantha Jones' from one of my all time favourite television series, Sex and the City. Can you see the resemblance? Do you like the editorial?

To view the rest of the pictures, see here.

WONDER FULL

Friday, September 9, 2011

Let's Go Outside

Although British Summer Time (BST) is not officially over until 30th October (can't quite believe this), the weather in England throughout July before I went on holiday and the majority of August has been absolutely monstrous. Wind, rain, grey skies, cold legs.. the lot! It seems like we have hardly had any summer at all. But, I vow not to hide away my tan and continue to wear summer dresses and sandals as opposed to the coats, jeans and boots the rest of those who have given into the horrible weather have been sporting over the past week the weather has been at it's worst. I'm not sure if you are aware, but the British have a tendency and are historically known to moan about the weather far too much than is necessary (and is the reason why I will refrain from doing so in a few sentences time) - we shiver when it is too cold, moan when the sun appears because it's "too hot" and groan when the sun shines at the wrong time of the week (weekends, when everybody is back to work/school, etc.)

So I thought it would be an apt idea to share with you some handpicked images from a range of editorials- a mixture of good/bad weather- of models who are all out in the open air, making the most of their surroundings, whatever the climate. All celebrate the outside in all it's glory and I think that's what the Brits should be doing whatever the weather. So, coat or no coat, get outside and explore. Let me know which are your favourites? Do you prefer the summer or winter? Are you wearing your coat already where you're from?