REALLY literal - vancouver fashion & travel blog by Christina Chan

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

somewhere

photos via nowness.com
Sofia Coppola's newest film. Coming out December 22nd. I can't wait for this! Check out the trailer below xxx
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Monday, 1 November 2010

updated audrey

(Nanette Lepore slip dress, Vivenne Westwood cardigan, random black gloves, Promiscuous heels, Vivienne Westwood pearl choker, Topshop necklaces, Chanel ring)
photos by EY & MC
photo via breakfast at tiffany's
This was my take on Holly Golightly for Halloween. I attempted to imitate the classic look from the movie and the hardest part was the hair! It took a long time and NUMEROUS bobby pins to secure that updo but I was v pleased seeing as how I usually don't like having my hair up... I feel more vulnerable when it is. I'm weird right? Anyway, I watched the movie several times for research (SUCH a loser, I know) and although there are many beautiful scenes and details throughout the movie (i.e. her tassle earplugs, putting on lipstick with the mailbox mirror, her cute mannerisms, keeping her shoes in her fridge, her impeccable style, etc.) my favorite scene is the one pictured above. I just love everything! The vibrant color of the dress, the soft effects of the pillow feathers, and the open door bringing in light despite it being a tragic scene of the movie it just goes to show there's beauty even in the ugliest of times xxx
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Sunday, 31 October 2010

weekly wants 02

photos via noritaka tatehana, idontlikemondays, my wardrobe, & small by nature
How AMAZING are these? The first photo looks like they were made for Lady Gaga herself. I've been collecting photos and references of things I want to buy for my future house/apartment and this gnome-stealing decor is just... well, for lack of a better word, adorable. And who can go wrong with a little leather and lace. Extremely tough and delicate simultaneously? Yes please. And I wouldn't say no to the hauntingly beautiful pearl headpiece. Oh, happy Halloween everyone! I'm v excited at the prospect of seeing what costumes everyone has in store for this year. Apparently Lady Gaga, Avatar's and... Snooki (am I the only one who doesn't watch Jersey Shore?) are popular choices. I love it when people fully commit to their costumes. Do it right or don't do it at all... no? xxx
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Friday, 29 October 2010

she'll always have it



photos via nowness.com

I would say she's still got it but.... (like the title says) she'll always have it. This is Kate Moss for Bryan Ferry's new 'Olympia' album cover. SWIT SWOO xxx
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010

weekly buys 01

(L-R: H&M ginormous rug/shawl/blanket/scarf hybrid, black lace lingerie, MAC foundation, gray lace lingerie, polka dot ruffle hem pajama shorts)
(L-R: OPI 'Jade Is the New Black' nail polish, Vogue US October issue, pink lace lingerie)
photos by me
notes:
1) Apparently I like lace? Especially in underwear? Who doesn't though really... I'm not a fan of lace bras though... I feel like they're not practical.

2) After painting my nails this color I felt like I was the girl version of the green lantern or something... Is it really the new black?
3) JUST finished the October issue. And just in time for the November one. Does anyone else feel like it takes so long to fully read each issue?

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