Balance is key

By Neslihan

The term 'minimalistic' is probably overused but I don't know how else to describe Dion Lee's sense for fashion. I've come across this gif on tumblr. and fell in love with the lilac ensemble but it was the detail that got me hooked. Lee had created a spine on the back of the blazer. I was also impressed by his all observing eye. I mean his feeling for detail is incredible. His resort 2013 collection looks so balanced and sleek. Every seam makes sense, every pleat is logic. It's just a total harmony and great co-working between the details and the totality of the look. He gives his collection a sporty twist but femininity is important and you will see that when looking at the straight skirts. He creates a feminine waist by using peplums on his straight pencil skirts. Geometrical shapes and industrial lines aren't dull and can be ridiculously sexy and that's what Lee proofs.

I wanna do bad things to you

By Neslihan 

Hi there loyal reader,

Some of you might've noticed the blog's theme has changed. It has become more us in a way. The skull is designed by Ali Gulec, a Turkish illustrator/designer, who's based in Istanbul. He hasn't designed this specially for us. God, no. We'd feel really honored though but unfortunately that's not the case. I'm following this blog on tumblr. and get really inspired by the owner behind it. He/she posts some really amazing artworks and that's how I bumped into this cool illustration. So, Ali Gulec also creates prints for T-shirts and has something with skulls. I love the way he changes the true symbol of death, which is rather macabre, into a sweet, dreamy and vivid image of life. You should definitely visit this site to see more of his artworks. The second thing I wanted to share was Piece Of Chic. Piece of WHAT? Well, calm down honey, I'm about to explain. Piece Of Chic is a brand founded by the duo Barbara Repole and Sebastien Pescarello. They are graphic designers and each season they create a collection consisting of a couple dresses. The dresses are designed according to a certain theme. This collection was all about the Virgin Mary, florals, skeletons and...that's right, skulls! The collection is named after an AC/DC song, Highway To Hell, saying that there is no such thing as death but only a change of style. They reinvent R.I.P. by saying it's an acronym for Rest In Piece Of Chic. I loved the first dress when I had seen it on Belmodo, a Belgian Fashion blog. So I want to thank guest editor, Absolutely Mrs. K, for the eye candy. Enjoy the dresses and have a crazy week.

Love.

Info at http://www.bypieceofchic.com/ 

By Ali Gulec (previous background)