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A Closer Look at Natalie's Work

fresh ink and couture

I was tattooed again finally, after 3 years, a couple days ago. I thought since I have my feet up it would be a good time to: 1. Catch up on Haute Couture collections and 2. Post!

Lovely; so while I wait for this tattoo to scab over I can distract myself.

George Hobeika Haute Couture 2010 (photo source: firstVIEW)

Lady in red - crimson red. That is classic. But always modern I think.

Lady in red - crimson red. That is classic. But always modern I think.


2010GeorgeHobeikaCouture

2010GeorgeHobeikaCouture


Absolutley STUNNING use of fabric! It looks like a whipped-icing rose.

Absolutley STUNNING use of fabric! It looks as light as a whipped-icing rose.


I love the conrast in both colour (black on cream) and shape (hard diagnals with billowly folds)!

I love the conrast in both colour (black on cream) and shape (hard diagnals with billowly folds)!

Burberry Prorsum Resort 2011 presented some really strong looks. Alot of soft leather in broody colours, tight cuts and heels covered in hardware – kind I like. The couples shots at the end were a nice touch.

Burberry Prorsum.

Burberry Prorsum couple shot 1. I have really grown to appreciate navy and white combinations.


Thigh-high boots!!!! With a cropped, fitted jacket none the less.

Thigh-high boots!!!!

I hope that you have seen the photos from this stellar show, I was very impressed with Dean and Dan’s fight-club-inspired collection:
Dsquared Men’s Fall 2011 (photo source: firstVIEW)

CLICK// I think this is vinyl or rubber on the bottom of the shirt?

CLICK// I think this is vinyl or rubber on the bottom of the shirt?


Everything about this = YES. Fingerless gloves. Fitted blazer. Sharp tie. Jeans with dress shoes. Bloody nose.

CLICK// Everything about this = YES. Fingerless gloves. Fitted blazer. Sharp tie. Jeans with dress shoes. Bloody nose.


The ending. Love it.

CLICK// The finale.

I was absolutely flabbergasted by Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall 2010 Couture collection! Very inspiring and dreamlike. I love the 20s and 30s references in combination with Surrealist elements. Bravo.

le smoking!

le smoking!


You should see the rest of this outfit... but I love how the necklace is set away from the body.
so surreal and beautiful.

So surreal and beautiful.

And lastly, Versace Resort 2011. What can I say? I am a sucker for anything 60s. The collection was very refreshing and playful, with a dash of danger.

Acid colours and Pop-Art prints!

Acid colours and Pop-Art prints!


These shoes!

These shoes, I can not decide if I love or hate them.

And lastly, my fresh ink. I am absolutely ecstatic to finally have it on my skin! It is still very tender and red… and swollen and scabby… but I think it is beautiful.

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