Striking

Images via Vogue.it Italian Vogue's online magazine.

Influence: The Dark Side

I adore Helmut Newton and his powerful influence on the fashion editorial, pop culture, and fine art photography. His images have heavily swayed my artistic tastes and even my desire to major in photography in college. I recently came across the George Michael video by accident, but as soon as I watched it I remembered vividly how obsessed I had been with it. It too is obviously referencing Newton to some extent. Some may take offense, but it cannot be denied that his immense collection of work has taken it's toll on all that has come since.

Shades of Lace

image via  Iguatemi Magazine

Early and Amazing

Early 1980's Madonna in NYC. LOVE this look and pose and the skirt is just sooo good!

Via OUT magazine.

Istanbul

Lara Stone for W Magazine 2008 Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

A little M in the afternoon...

Steven Meisel and Madonna

80's  Love.

I Got Chills...

 

It's the best of both Sandra Dee and Danny from Grease, sprinkled with a little Flash Dance...

I love the styling of this shoot especially those amazing stilettos.

Kate Moss in Vogue Paris

I solve my problems and I see the light
We gotta plug and think, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go to far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
Their lips are lying only real is real
We start to find right now we got to be what we feel
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be wo we are
Grease is the word
Wrapped up in trouble laced with confusion
What we doing here?

Black and White Delight!

Lara Stone burning it up in French Vogue.

via Fashiongonerogue.com

Why Yes, I Would Love to go to Spain!

All images from Vogue Spain via fashiongonerogue.com

MILAN FASHION WEEK Spring 2011: MOSCHINO

Moschino never lets me down! I just can't get enough of the polk-a-dots, stripes, ruffles, and feminine shapes. A showcase of a lot of my favorite things: ribbon heels, bustiers, fleur de lis, and lots of belts. This is a decidedly a flirty, espresso at an outdoor cafe, shopping after brunch, cocktail party in the evening kind of collection.

xo

Robin

Get The Look: "Wicked Game"

Even though this Chris Isaak song is a radio favorite, and I've heard it a million times, I still love it! Summertime can get a little melancholy, a little sentimental, sometimes a bit strange. Director Herb Ritts knew how to do black and white to it's best. He created this classic look, and I never get tired of the video's dreamy landscape. 

    

Here are some cool Etsy finds to help you float away on the re-verb of surf guitar...

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Summertime Greeks

Ok, I admit it.   I am a Sex and the City fan. As a fashion lover, I find both Sarah Jessica Parker and Carrie Bradshaw irresistibly delightful. I have been inspired and influenced by the show, (and now the movies-not as good-but just as fun) and most recently by summer whites. Here is my latest compulsive creation brought on by the fever that is SATC2!

The Avant Garde Greek Goddess Top

Bright and Shiny in Halston

The "Virgin" Dress

The opening moment from SATC 1

Beauty on the Edge

By now you all know: I am Madonna obsessed. These images from Interview Magazine shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott are gorgeous! Just can't get enough of the glittery hardware, black lace lingerie, heavy eyeliner, and blonde curls. This is classic Madonna imagery. A combination that always inspires me.

Powerful. Sexual. Beautiful.