Hazy Portrayals

Stefan Giftthaler's deliberately out of focus photo series entitled 'Color Mood' subtly exudes retro charm. The hazy overlay coupled with the brilliant combination of colors and shapes add a new dimension to color blocking. The styling enhances the overall concept perfectly.

'Color Mood'

He has used this 'hazy' technique in number of his shoots, which have a tendency of making  you feel like you're in some kind of drug induced state - in the best possible way of course :).

 

 

'Paper Dolls'

   

'Handmaid's Tale'

 

      

''Doll's House'

     

'Charlie'

 If you can't tell already, I think his vision is genius!

Images via his Behance portfolio.

Borderless

I know its been a while since I last posted, so apologies to those devoted readers out there - if any. I've just started a job and I'm not finding the time to be as reflective as I'd like with the blog. I've been meaning to share a ton of wonderful things and I've decided I will simply reduce the word count until I get used to the looong hours.

So without further adieu...here's an editorial after my own heart: I'm loving the multitude of contrasts in these images created by photographer Gui Paganini and stylist Renata Correa for the June issue of Brazilian Mag: Criativa.  There's hyper-color against monochrome, modern city styling combined with traditional elements. And crisp minimalist fabrics against more rustic motifs. Not to mention, superb juxtapositions of geometry :)!

There couldn't have been a better title then Borderless for this editorial. What a fitting rendition of this century's globe-trotting nomads!

via Trendland

Pleats on Mint

Shades of mint green have been a bit of an obsession for me this year. I seem to be drawn to anything with even a hint of the color. So what could be more enticing then a fuss free pleat story shot against a solid mint background. I am loving all of the stylist's picks and how they have been put together to create a truly unique and inspiring color palette.

I have to wonder where that pleated pink maxi skirt is from!?! Its absolute perfection!

 

Title: Bir pili hikayesi
Magazine: Vogue Türkiye May 2011
Model: Charlotte di Calypso
Photographer: Chadwick Tyler
Stylist: Konca Ayka

This editorial by Chadwick Tyler for Vogue Turkey is going to be in my head for a looong time!

via noirfacade

Retro-spect

I'm not exactly sure why I'm drawn to this image, but it's probably the backdrop of the pale brick wall and door, coupled with styling that combines various retro eras seamlessly. The photo is taken from a shoot of Bird on a Wire's 70's vintage leather skirt pictured in the photograph; as listed on ASOS Marketplace.

All I can say is I'm totally feeling it!