Interview: Maesie of We Are Glitter

Although you should find inspiration in everywhere, it never hurts to have somewhere to be a constant source of creativity. One of my favourite blogs is We Are Glitter, run by Maesie on Tumblr. 


What motivated you to start your blog? 


Initially, it was my friend Kat who introduced me to Tumblr, I remember looking at all of the blogs and just being really inspired, I’d never really taken and interest to blogs and I only looked in magazines like Vogue or i-D for the pictures (I know) so everything was new and really, really addictive. It just seemed like a brilliant idea to start my own, so I did! I never expected to get the response I’ve gotten from everyone on Tumblr, it’s so overwhelming, but lovely! 


Who are your favourite designers and why? 


Riccardo Tisci, Alexander McQueen, Miuccia Prada and Alber Elbaz. Alexander McQueen was a visionary; everything he did came from somewhere deep within him and all of his work was astonishing. Nothing and no one can or will ever replace him. Riccardo Tisci is just — perfect, his attention to detail is so astute and I’ve loved everything he’s done. I can’t point out a flaw. Alber! He’s just so cute! I love the aesthetics he creates and his shows, and the energy and the cuts of his designs. Miuccia — I don’t need to explain myself, do I? 


How would you describe your style? 


Clean, I’m sort of a Queen of Basics, I like to keep everything simple, and I’d never go grungy or punk unless it was for a dress up party. I do like to make a statement though; I’ll often wear bright colours and eye-catching pieces because I hate being the same as everyone else, it kills me! 


Favourite trend(s) of Spring/Summer 2012? 


I still love all of the bright colours featuring on the runway; there is something so chic about intense colours on trousers… I also loved the Aquatic trend that Givenchy, Chanel, Versace, Mary Katrantzou and Giorgio Armani used in their runway. Givenchy was my favourite. I adored the head to toe prints look, especially at Erdem. I liked the pyjamas at Stella McCartney, one of my favourite things to do is chill out in my pj’s… with that collection I can be comfortable and stylish.  


When you’re not blogging, what else do you do? 


I love to read, so I read when I need to relax, and if its not a book, it is a blog or fashion related website… It [fashion] has become my life! I love to exercise as well, I’m addicted, I’ve such an addictive personality, and it’s really terrible. I also love just being with friends and family, for me it doesn’t get much better than that. 


5 essential pieces in your wardrobe are      . 


A cozy knit — Being comfortable in what you wear is important, I think that having that one knit, that’s worn in and that you can always rely on is an important thing for any girl, (or boy.) 


Basic T — If you’re ever stuck for outfit inspiration just turn to your basic tees, white, grey, black, you can’t go wrong pair them with anything, add a bright coloured bag, or jeans and you’ll look effortlessly stylish. 


Blazer — Do I even need to explain this essential? 


Good pair of heels — Nothing makes you feel more confident that a pair of heels! They make everything look good, (unless they’re kitten heels, if they are please immediately and quietly go and stand in a corner.) Money is never wasted on a pair of shoes that you love! 


J Brand jeans — Perhaps the snuggest jeans ever! They come in so many colours giving you a load of outfit choices, you just can’t make a mistake with these jeans, and they are fabulous! 


A summer dress — (I know you said 5 but I cheated, I couldn't resist) Waking up after a balmy day out and a cool night and putting on a summer dress is so good! You don’t have to think! It’s something that every girl needs, just so she can have one of those days that are carefree. Just chucking the dress on after swimming in the ocean is such an effortless essential. 


Do you want to work in fashion in the future? 


Anna Wintour has my future job. ;)

Check out Maesie's Tumblog We Are Glitter here

SPOTTED: Layering

Remember that post I wrote on layering? You probably do because, well, I just put a link in here. I know I said different materials, different weights — blah blah blah... — but let's look at how real people on the streets do it: with a large, structural coat, mid-length skirt peeking out along with some statement shoes like wedges or creepers. Just add a beanie/tights/clutch and you're done.

And by the way, thanks for 101 followers on Google Friend Connect. I didn't thank you lot in the previous posts because I was too busy complaining about shitty new schedule for the new term — I miss middle school so much...

photo source: stockholmstreetstyle

Hairspiration: Pretty In Pink

Chances are you probably heard of the 18-year old Charlotte Free — the American model with a mass of pink hair that walked just about every catwalk lately. First discovered by a photographer at an arcade in Southern California while playing Bust A Move, Charlotte became the it girl of the season by walking for Vivienne Westwood and had been compared to Kate Moss(and just about every unconventional model that had ever been) because she's only 5'7''

It girl or not, I don't even give a crap I will forever be in love with Charlotte Free and her hair. Although I am still not over my funny-looking red hair yet(which by the way, faded out super-fast since I didn't bleach it, though you can still kinda maybe sort of not really see it) next time I want to dye my hair I certainly now what shade I want.

It turns out that Charlotte had been dying her hair for a few years with a mix of Special Effects in Virgin Rose and Cupcake Pink, along with Manic Panic in Hot Hot Pink and Cotton Candy. Wow, thank a lot, Style.com archive and the nice people on Fashion Spot. 

photo source: all from tumblr, my creys

Here Comes Jason Wu for Target

The last time I got this excited for a designer collaboration — it was for Versace for H&M, fall 2011 collection(no cruise collection for us folks in United States, unfortunately, so most of us would probably be running around naked or wearing — ta-da! — Jason Wu for Target ). The clothes are loud, bright and totally fit the aesthetic of Versace and its broad archive, but that's exactly the problem. Look at ADR and you will know that she paid $299 for that leather studded dress(she probably just got it free from the PR team though. I mean, she's Anna fucking Dello Russo) Or that Andy Torres of Style Scrapbook bought the crocodile skirt for $69.99. I swear, I so did not memorize the price list! Same shit for just about every other person on Earth. Not exactly amazing when the whole world knows how much you spend on clothes, although style comes at every price. 

Long-sleeved blouses and short, appropriate dresses. Pair with angle socks and lots of structured purses, obviously. 

Browse around the Internet and you will realize that Jason Wu had recently designed a collection for Target. If you, like me, have not been living under a rock or something, you will definitely remember the disaster of a collection Mission did for Target last September. The 300+ items collection sold out faster than you could say "zig zags," and the next thing you know people who had ordered online were getting shitty gift cards from Target(Target had recently send out the orders, which just proves how reliable mass-market chain stores are) Jason Wu for Target is a lot tamer, both in size and appearance. Unlike most designer collaborations, it is not a cheaper alternation of the label — "Nothing's replicated from the main line — it has its own voice," said Wu in the February issue of American Vogue on his collaboration with Target. 

Stripes don't make you fat if they're designed by Jason Wu ~

Surprisingly, I agree with every one of his words. Look at the recent collections of Jason Wu and you will find lady-like dresses and suits. Comparing to the Target collab, the only thing that is similar are some of the silhouettes, and the similarities end there. Without changing his aesthetic, Wu managed to create a "youthful and flirty"(quotes are being used because the chances of me using "flirty" in real life is less than 0%) collection, and it comes in the form of lightweighted blouses, Peter Pan-collared dresses and mid-length skirts. The offering of accessories doesn't hurt either, with structured floral purses and scarves covered in Milu the cat, the muse behind the collection. My inner cat lady is wiping away tears of happiness and joy. What are the chances of a fashion collection being inspired by a cat, a black cat nevertheless? Or cats not being used as a fetish symbol?

So school girl-like, I just can't comprehend right now ^.^

Chances are you're falling in love with the Jason Wu for Target collection. And so am I. This collab will be available on February 8th and I'm dying due to pure excitement. So, who's in for wearing polka dot blouses and scarves adorned with cats this spring?

At the end, does it even matter?

"There will never be fireworks, but I hope you dream of them. I hope the ashes never damage you, but brush your face. I hope the explosions quiet your mind and the heat clothes your face in honor and when the show ends, I hope the grass continues to grow and all the birds survived. I hope they sing. I hope you awaken. I hope you remember us. I hope you smoke, and when you do, I hope you smoke yourself sick over me. I hope you let the rings of smoke ring all the way to the heavens and breathe in with the clouds, pollute the air with your mind, the world could use it. I hope you rest your hands on me, fold me into my own clenched fists. Trapped in a world suspended, I’ll catch your illness and be sick over you." — Jodi Hitt

Born To Die — Lana Del Rey The Getaway — Athlete Without A Word — Birdy Winter's Calling — Girl Dreams Emmylou — First Aid Kit A Drowning — How To Destroy Angels Hold On To Me — Courtney Love Something Crazy — Stefani Germanotta Band

photo source: tumblr, thevirginsuicides