Monday 28 November 2011

Berlin

Recently I’ve been thinking tonnes about how much I would like to visit Berlin. After a very brief visit in July I have become fascinated with the city. It has so much history yet feels completely contemporary. The centre of the city acts as a creative hub that has attracted a mass of artsy individuals from all over the world, undoubtedly as a result of the cheap rent and cool bohemian vibe. You only have to walk around the place for a matter of minutes before you cannot help but absorb the fascinating street art that decorates all corners of Berlin. 
I am planning on taking a trip back next summer and one place I cannot miss is the Kunsthaus Tacheles – a former  department store that became occupied by artist squatters after the fall of the Berlin wall. Unfortunately, at the beginning of this year, half the residents accepted one million euro’s to leave the Tacheles, leaving a huge feeling of uncertainly of what’s to come for the place. I just hope I can visit the iconic building before the whole thing is bought out...

Wednesday 23 November 2011

My Week with Marilyn

I’m pretty excited for the UK release of My Week with Marilyn this Friday. I’ve been stunned by the beauty of Michelle Williams on the front cover of this month’s Elle magazine and cannot wait to see the actress play the lead. I’ve only seen a few stills from the movie but I couldn’t imagine a better person to portray Monroe- she looks almost identical. The film focuses on the time Monroe spent in London in 1956 whilst filming The Prince and The Showgirl and is sure to spur an outbreak of similar looks on both the streets and fashion editorials in the upcoming weeks.

Monday 14 November 2011

Fanning Sisters

Seriously, I am always amazed when I remember how young the Fanning sisters really are. This shoot for the December issue of W magazine was shot by renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti and shows the actresses wearing beautiful haute couture pieces from the likes of Chanel, Givenchy, Dior and Valentino. Definitely jealous of someone aged 13 wearing couture.