Shopping Post : Glitz, Lace and Prettiness For Spring at Miss Selfrdige

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I decided to visit Miss Selfridge, one of this blog's sponsors and see what delicious stock they've recently brought in.

There's lots and lots of lace in the shop, and lots of pale pink, some frills and tulle and lots of pretty dresses. It's quite a girly girl's heaven.

I created two looks using the current stock in the Malta store. The first look combines lace and glitz for a chic but stylish look. The shorts are pretty but at the same time somewhat edgy especially due to the sharp fringing at the bottom. This edgy element takes the outfit somewhat out of the 'cute' category and into the stylish one. 

This outfit is best suited on a younger person and *apologies* a thin person...shorts only look good on thin legs, and a bit of height helps too.

This second outfit is a bit more retro, and a bit 'older' and less pretty. The mid-length skirt makes the outfit look a bit smarter and more polished. The top is somewhat cute and girly but the fact that is has peplum shape, when combined with the skirt , the whole outfit looks retro more than anything else. I've combined it with a studded bag for some edginess.

This outfit will suit a mid twenties - mid thirties woman and primarily an apple body shape - the peplum will hide some extra weight around the tummy and the neckline will suit a fuller bust. The arms are exposed at present but if you wish to hide them a shawl or little cardigan will be easy to add !!

Caro

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il-Klikka Spotlight : Interview with Laura Vella aka Veronica Degiorgio

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In the lead up to the big season finale of the Maltese TV series il-Klikka, (for which I am the stylist), which is happening at the cinema, I have decided to start a series of interviews with the actors and actresses of the main characters of the il-Klikka series . 

We start with actress Laura Vella aka Veronica Degiorgio (as she is known on il-klikka)

Photo by : Kurt Paris

So, who is Laura Vella? 

I am 26 I live in Swieqi I am the youngest of 3 siblings, I am a social worker by profession, however I work in HR :) oh and I am Veronica Degorgio on KLIKKA!!!

When did your interest in acting first begin? 

I think deep down I always loved it. I would make up plays for my parents at home and joke around imitating people, answering the phone in several languages and accents for fun.... But the want to be on TV came following a small acting gig on a program called Dellijiet!

Was il-Klikka your first part in a local television series? 

You can say so yes.. Dellijiet was only like a 10min scene hehe

What inspires you? Is there anyone or anything that you feel has influenced your acting style? 

Well I am inspired by life in general... Anything fun and different I just wanna do it! My acting style.. I don't think it has been inspired really ... It was more a situation of understanding the character as I went along and became her on set... But I do love Jennifer Aniston and Charlize Theron.

What has been your proudest career moment? 

Hmmmm assuming you are referring to acting... this is a tough one every episode has its moments but I think the proudest moment was when I was asked to present a BMA and when I was invited to the silent march against domestic violence (girl guides) 

Describe your favourite scene from these two seasons of il-Klikka? 

My very first scene at the bar with the girls!! The energy was so high!! And when I told Louis off for interrupting me!! Girl power full on hahhaha

Your character is quite a stylish girl – would you call yourself a fashionable girl in real life? How would you describe your style? 

I think I am pretty fashionable ... I love to shop!!! That's a problem.. I think I am conservative in my style but at times I do take risks and play around with different styles and colours

Plans for 2013?

I wish to take up studying again... Its never enough :) and hopefully be part of some TV show where I can be myself, chat, and be closer to the public and share knowledge and good practice :)

Caro

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Body Shape Post : Stripes and The Body - VERTICAL & COMBOS

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Big, Bold Stripes are all around us…. horizontal ones, vertical ones, this season fashion is literally striped. For some, this might seem to be a scary prospect and a rather daunting one…after all it’s quite easy to go wrong with stripes, but it’s all about being clever and finding the correct balance. Yesterday we found out how to wear horizontal stripes, today the focus is on vertical stripes and we also see how to combine different stripes. 

Vertical Stripes

In the case of vertical stripes, these lengthen upwards rather than widen, so if you want to appear taller - then this type of stripe is your best friend. A pear should wear vertical stripes on their lower body but care should be taken to ensure that the garment does not fit too tight around the hips and bum area such that the stripes are free to go down in a straight line and do not end up misshaped. An apple would wear vertical stripes on their upper half; again this garment should fit loosely so that the stripes remain straight.

Striped Combos

This season is all about combining patterns and prints and one way to look fresh and fun is to combine different stripes together.

For the pear the best combo would be to wear a horizontal striped top with a loose fitting vertical striped pair of trousers or skirt. For the apple, the logic is inverted; the upper half should be vertical whilst the lower half should be horizontal.

Any body shape can wear a horizontal striped t-shirt with a vertical striped blazer – this is a very in trend look.

Caro

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Body Shape Post : Stripes and The Body - HORIZONTAL

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Big, Bold Stripes are all around us…. horizontal ones, vertical ones, this season fashion is literally striped. For some, this might seem to be a scary prospect and a rather daunting one…after all it’s quite easy to go wrong with stripes, but it’s all about being clever and finding the correct balance.

Horizontal Stripes

The thing about a stripe is that basically – it lengthens, this is what a line is intended to do after all; so, wherever you place stripes, it means that that part of the body is going to look longer.

In the case of horizontal stripes, this means wider. This is the point at which people go running away, firmly stating that they would never at all want any part of their body to look wider.

WRONG. There are times when you do. 

For example, a pear shaped person (someone with bigger hips than waist) should wish to make their upper body wider so as to minimize the difference between the hips and waist by making their waist area seem wider. A pear should NEVER wear horizontal stripes on their lower half.

An apple shaped person (someone with bigger waist than hips) would wish to make their legs wider so as to make their stomach area seem smaller by comparison. An apple should NEVER wear horizontal stripes on their upper half.

Check back tomorrow for the low down on vertical stripes

Caro

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My Styling Work : Interview on eve.com.mt

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This post is a cheat post - not actually a post but a link to another post :P 

No don't shoot me, in exciting news, I've been interviewed and featured on eve.com.mt So just follow the link below :)

My Interview

Oh and check out my new page title pic !!

Hope you like

Caro

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Outfit Post : Denim...Metallic Tweed and a Fedora Cowboy Hat

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Some time ago I found a fedora cowboy hat on sale in Zara...I couldn't leave something like that behind..too much potential fun eliciting stares from passers by. 

After buying and wearing it gleefully, I decided to dedicate an outfit post to this hat.

What goes best with a cowboy hat ? Well denim of course !! As cliché as it gets - head-to-toe denim and a cowboy hat. Because I wasn't planning on looking like a cowboy, I added some hipster touches with a pointed collar wine shirt and a 3/4 sleeved, peplum, fitted, metallic tweed sweater.

Hat, Sweater : Zara
Jeans : Polo Raphy Lauren
Sunglasses : Ray Ban
Shirt : old
Jacket : ASOS

Caro

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Brand Spotlight : Model Matthew Muscat

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Today we shine the spotlight on Maltese male model Matthew Muscat. Matthew has had quite a meteoric rise within the Maltese fashion industry; even though he only started modelling a couple of years ago, the industry noticed and appreciated his dedication and this year he was one of the nominees for Best Male Model in the Malta Fashion Awards 2013!!

Check out his interview below:

So, Who is Matthew Muscat?

As a 22 year old guy i have always had a passion for fashion, I also love fishing and football and over the past year I was very lucky to be involved in the fashion industry and have become very fond of it and and I would like to persue it more.

When did your interest in modelling first begin?

I met past Miss World Malta winner Shanel Debattista who pushed me to meet Sue Rossi and from there on they started to book me for modeling jobs, after this other agencies started to contact me for more modeling jobs and campaigns.

What inspires you? Is there anyone or anything that you feel has influenced your modeling style?

Matthew Saliba ex Mr World Malta which honored Malta in the 7th place in the Mr world. He’s very versatile in every shoot and has been on many covers and campaigns, He’s been modeling for over ten years and he is still to me is a person I look up to.

What has been your proudest career moment?

Definitely when I participated in the Malta fashion week for the first time and this year when I told I was one of the nominees of the Malta Fashion awards.

Describe the best/favourite photo you have ever modelled for?

So far the 2012-2013 Guess Campaign which also featured a very talented well known singer Ira Losco.

You are predominantly a fashion model- would you call yourself a fashionable man in real life? How would you describe your style?

I'm not obsessed with fashion but I would call myself fashionable as I like to try different styles and over the past year I was very lucky to wear many different styles so I tend to go with the flow of the moment.

Do you have a few images you can share with us?

Plans for 2013?

Locally, Mr World Malta, as it would open many doors in this sector. It would be a really good experience and help me grow as a person and strengthen my modelling career. Internationally, I would really love to do a very well knows campaign such as Dolce Gabanna, Versace or similar brands.

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