• About the “me” of meappropriatestyle
  • Etiquette/Ethics
  • Huffington Post UK articles by ‘me’
  • Stay connected to meappropriatestyle
  • What is meappropriatestyle?

meappropriatestyle

~ an on-line fashion, design and arts magazine exploring topics of cultural interests from historical reference to current trends

meappropriatestyle

Tag Archives: whimsical fashion

Meet Camilla Elphick- a shoe designer with a fun factor fashion edge

02 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, emerging designers, fashion fun, shoes... glorious shoes, signature piece, womenswear

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

accessories, ankle boots, Camilla Elphick- shoe designer, emerging designers, signature accessory, signature piece, silver metallic accessories, statement footwear, statement shoes, whimsical design, whimsical fashion

 

 

Talented women’s shoe designer,

Camilla Elphick

creates footwear with a whimsical, colourful, buoyant attitude.

 

 

…

    Camilla-Elphick-, group shoe shot, popsugar.co.uk

‘Sweets’ memories

Pez candy dispenser heel, open toe Court shoes

(image from popsugar.co.uk)

…

camilla elphick, card shoes, camillaelphick.com r

A full hand

playing cards feature at heel

dual colour stilettos (carnation red/ champagne pink)

(image from camillaelphick.com)

…

With an impressive academic C. V.,

as alumna of Parsons School of Design- The New School (NYC)

which boosts an impressive rooster of alumni:

Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, among others

and of Cordwainers College- University of the Arts (London);

Ms. Elphick is the “new kid on the block” and definitely one to watch.

 

…

 

After completing apprenticeships

with several leading British shoe designers such as

Nicholas Kirkwood and his former mentee Sophia Webster,

Ms. Elphick has ‘stepped out on her own’.

She launched her eponymous label in 2014.

 

…

Of specific winter-wearability and overall glam appeal factor

(and personal favourites!) are the ankle boots:

 

 

, copper_ patent finish, sectioned toe_heel. thunderbold, aveunue 32.com

From the heavens

thunderbolt adornment

cooper sparkle, patent sheen

sectioned heel and toe

(image from avenue32.com)

 

 

 

…

camilla-elphick-silver metallic-leather-boots, side view, endoucrce.comcamilla-elphick-silver metallic-leather-boots, gold arrow, endource.com

Which way?

silver metallics

at ankle:  gold arrow, pointing down

(images from endource.com)

…

camilla elphick, shoes, blue patent leather, zip front, polyvore.com

High sheen

navy blue patent leather

silver, zip front detail

red trim at opening

(image from polyvore.com)

…

 

 

 

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Favlook – Lookfav Focus: bags of whimsy for Fall ’14

04 Saturday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, bags, fashion fun, free to be me, style ideas?, style inspiration

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Chanel, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, handbags, Jeremy Scott, Longchamps, Moschino, quirky accessories, quirky fashion, unique handbags, whimsical fashion, whimsical handbags

Bags have evolved into signature accessories

not simply as an outfit complement but

as a statement about the wearer:

the quirkier the bag,

the more fashion fun-type the wearer,

(at least I think so!)

…

A bag can be key to cementing a look

or be the centerpiece of a style ensemble.

…

For Fall ’14 accentuate your dress flair

with fashion fun bags of whimsy.

…

A few ‘in the bag’ ideas:

 

(images from Tommy Ton):

bag, face with fang tooth bag

‘A bag of anger’

body cross bag with thin gold tone metal strap

…

bag, pop art design

Pop art appeal a la Roy Lichtenstein

…

fun bags 09_Tommy-Ton-Spring-2015-RTW_03

Advertisement clutch

…

fun bags08_Tommy-Ton-Spring-2015-RTW_02

Supermarket carriers

grocery basket bags from fashion label Chanel

…

(images from the urbanspotter):

fun bags, whimsical fashion, face with one eye design

With one eye open

…

fun bags, street sign, one way

Follow directions

…

(images from polyvore):

fun bags, spongebob bucket bag, moschino

Spongebob bucket bag

from Moschino

…

fun bags, french fries, moshino

“I’ll have some fries with that’

from Moschino

…

(image from moschino.com):

fun bag, moschino, cow

‘Moo, cow’ from Moschino

hand-held or shoulder-perched

…

(images from nssmagazine):

fun bags, blood shot eye

‘A good time was had by all’

blood-shot eye, leather pouch bag

…

fun bag, square, yellow, banana on top

No cherries here:  it’s a banana on top!

…

fun bag, knitted

Knitted thingy

…

bag, angry face with mohawk

Angry face backpack

with faux fur ‘mohawk’ detail

…

(imagea from ydavydova.com):

fun bags, the holiday look

‘It’s all about moi’

complete with Cindy Crawford beauty mark

…

fun bags, monster bag, moschino

Mad Monster Face carry-all

by designer Jeremy Scott for Longchamp

…

(images from asos.com):

bag, playful girl

‘Happy girl’

pink, shoulder bag with gold/leather woven strap

from Moschino

…

backpack, faux fur cat

Cat on the back backpack

…

bag, milk shake shape

Strawberry milkshake clutch

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

designer, Jeremy Scott presents ‘life in a Barbie world’ for MFW, 2015

19 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, fashion fun, Milan Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway show, runway video presentation, womenswear

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bright colours, dress with colour, fashion fun, Jeremy Scott, Milan Fashion Week, Moschino, runway video presentation, spring/summer 2015, whimsical fashion

 

 

 

Moschino,  s/s  2015 by Jeremy Scott

 

View the runway show:

 

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Over and Beyond the Rainbow

18 Wednesday Dec 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, colourspeak, design philosophy, fabric blends, fashion fun, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation, shoes... glorious shoes

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

autumn/winter 2014, colour/print inspiration, Henry Holland, House of Holland, whimsical fashion

Colour cornucopia

Playful prints

Fabric fusion

Pattern perfection

 sums up the vivacious idiosyncratic design direction for Fall 2014

presented by British fashion creative

(image from zimbio.com):

Henry Holland

…

The collection featured typical Holland:

material mix for

sensory styling for textural and visual interest:

wool,   patent leather,   silk,  velvet, sequins

all successfully combined in a colour explosion.

Three Hurrahs for Henry!

…

(images from fashionising):

House of Holland (HOH), Fall  2014

 

householland-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw28householland-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw23 householland-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw19 householland-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw14 householland-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw10 householland-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw11

 

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Fashion fantastic: let’s hear it for the boys! menswear, a/w 2013 by designer Walter Van Beirendonck

17 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, design inspiration, ear adornments, knitwear, menswear, menswear designers, music influence - fashion, runway presentation

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Antwerp Six, autumn/winter 2013, avant garde fashion, menswear, music icons influence on fashion, Paris Fashion Week, Walter Van Beirendonck, whimsical fashion

Belgian designer

Walter Van Beirendonck

is a visionary of riddles and contradictions.

…

(image waltervanbeirendonck.com):

walter van beirendonck, head shot

designer, Walter Van Beirendonck

…

A member of the design force known as the

Antwerp Six

-Dries van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Van Saene

Marina Yee and Dirk Bikkembergs-

Mr. Van Beirendonck and compatriots are

 influenced by imagery of popular culture.

…

His menswear collection for a/w 2013

shown during Paris Fashion Week

is inspired by the ultimate pop icon David Bowie

with a nod to Mick Jagger-esque physicality.

…

Sci-fi ear adornments

Pouting bright red lip attachments

Colourful knitwear of playful configurations

Cropped quilted trousers

Floor length evening robe coverings

Sparkly pieces to razzle dazzle ’em

…

The clothes exude

impeccable tailoring yet elaborately embellished

 masculinity yet mockingly not quite so.

The collection is enigmatic:

 seemingly bright OTT fashion fun,

though tinged with a bit of the sinister.

Provocative.

 

…

(images from showstudio):

Walter Van Beirendonck

menswear,  a/w 2013

The Collection

walter van beirendonck a_w 2013 menswear from showstudio91191_960n walter van beirendonck, menswear a_w 2013 showstudio91190_960n walter van beirendonck menswear, a.w 2013 showstudio91169_960n  walter van beirendonck menswear a.w 2013 showstudio91177_960n

walter van beirendonck, menswear a_w 2013 showstudio 91185_960n

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Let’s have some fun with it! : As with anything in life, fashion should not be taken too seriously

17 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, colourspeak, creative headdress, design collaboration, design inventive, design philosophy, distinctive hair styles, fashion fun, free to be me, Louise Gray, patterns

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

autumn/winter 2013, design philosophy, louise gray, whimsical fashion

Samuel Butler, the Victorian-era author, stated

“The one serious conviction that a man should have

is that nothing is to be taken too seriously.”

…

(images from fashionising):

Such is the design philosophy of British fashion creative

louise-gray-portrait autumn-fall-winter-2013-lfw26

Louise Gray and refreshingly so.

The message on the runway wall stated

‘HEY CRAZY’

and the collection certainly followed the directive.

…

True to her whimsical and playful aesthetics

Ms. Gray presented an a/w 2013 collection that is

pure fashion fun of the quirkiest kind:

kaleidoscopic colours, a delightful mishmash of patterns, zany accessories.

…

The clothing has a vibe of

anything and everything goes-

the extreme, yet with hints of the norm.

..

The accent items elevates the madcap to new levels:

loo roll jewellery:  pins and rings

an inflatable pillow broach

 earrings and bangles of great proportion

psychedelic patterned boots

hair styled on rollers

hats made out of bin bags,

designed by milliner Stephen Jones.

…

The models were styled from

head to toe in cartoonish humour.

There were readily wearable pieces-

collectively for the fearless

individually for the feint of heart.

…

Fashion should be fun,

a bit of escapism …

Ms. Gray, thanks for the reminder.

…

louise-gray-autumn-fall-winter-2013-lfw18 louise-gray-autumn-fall-winter-2013-lfw20 louise-gray-autumn-fall-winter-2013-lfw16 louise-gray-autumn-fall-winter-2013-lfw5 louise-gray-autumn-fall-winter-2013-lfw4

…

View the runway show

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Look at me! Look at me! Look at me Now!

06 Tuesday Aug 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, creative headdress, fashion fun, hats, patterns, prints, ready to wear, Ritsuko Shirahama, runway presentation, Tokyo Fashion Week

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

autumn/winter 2013, Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss, oversize hats, ready to wear, Ritsuko Shirahama, Tokyo Fashion Week, whimsical fashion, womenswear, womenswear designers

whimiscal

playful

patterns

prints

colourful

vibrant

Words to describe the a/w, 2013 – 2014

ready to wear collection of Japanese designer

https://i2.wp.com/tokyo-mbfashionweek.com/archive/2006_2/collection/maisons/images/30.jpg

Ritsuko Shirahama

(image from tokyo-mbfashionweek.com)

who in 1984 established her eponymous  womenswear label.

…

Born in 1956, Ms. Shirahama read English and American Literature

at Seikei University,  Japan.

She went on to study at Bandan Design Research Centre before

undertaking a career in fashion design –

a wonderfully eclectic academic background, which no doubt

influences and inspires her work.

…

Her latest collection showcases extravagant head wear,

which adds to the overall fanciful yet stylish presentation.

The hats are reminiscent of

the towering, oversize, red/white stripe creation worn by the

Dr. Seuss children’s book character Cat in the Hat.

(image from mobile-wallpapers.feedio.net)

…

…

View the Ritsuko Shirahama a/w, 2013 – 2014 runway show

presented during Tokyo Fashion Week

(runway images/video from tokyo-mbfashionweek.com)

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Moo Eyewear: the one to watch and be watched in

22 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, art influence - fashion, avant garde, design inspiration, eyewear

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

eyewear, late baroque/rococo, Moo Eyewear, Moo Piyasombatkul, porcelain adornments, whimsical eyewear, whimsical fashion

Accessories:

handbags,  shoes,  hats,  jewellery … can cinch a look

adding just the right touch.

Yet, only one accessory can claim  the lofty status of adorning

the windows to the soul … eyewear

…

Moo Piyasombatkul,  the creative force behind

Moo Eyewear

seems to design with just such intention.

Moo Piyasombatkul

(image from discoverhongkong.com)

…

Bangkok born, Central Saint Martins educated ( with a degree in jewellery design)

Ms. Piyasombatkul launched her eyewear line

only three short years ago and has already

garnered a celebrity clientele of avant garde fashion headliners

Lady Gaga,  Katy Perry among others.

…

 
Lady Gaga in Moo Eyewear
(image from weblog.brownsfashion.com)

…

Ms. Piyasombatkul crafts

late baroque/rococo inspired porcelain figures

placed on the rim of vintage frames to create singular pieces

whimsical

witty

ornate

playful

elegant

…

With summer on the horizon

 sunnies have taken on a new glow

a rococo

…

(images from eyestylist.com)

…

…

(images from polyvore.com)

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Spring is sprung … meet designer Louise Gray

08 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, colour, design experimentation, dress = ensemble, emerging designers, fashion = clothes, Louise Gray, print, ready to wear, runway presentation, womenswear, womenswear designers

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

fanciful head adornments, joyful clothing, kooky eyewear, louise gray, mixed patterns and prints, quirky accessories, spring/summer 2013, whimsical fashion

 
 
 
Louise Gray
(image from graziadaily.co.uk)
 
…
 
 
 

It’s early March.  

The vernal equinox is only a few weeks away.  

Ah,  the first day of spring …  

20 March 2013

Yet given the chill, damp, cold and even snow in some parts,

the beginning of spring seems light years away.

 

And with it … a sense of endless time

before spring wear 2013 is worn full bloom.

British designer, Louise Gray, has created a s/s 2013 collection,

poised to usher in Spring

with a bouquet of rainbow colours, mixed patterns, variegated prints …

joyful clothing, zany shoes, quirky earwear, oversized geometric rings,

fanciful head adornments, cartoon-esque eyebrows –

and the ‘seeing stars’ crazy specs,  a case of seeing through

rose tinted glasses?

If so, the view through the lens of ms. gray’s collection is

bright, buoyant, bubbly, blithesome

….

(images from londonfashionweek.co.uk):

 

 

Louis Gray

s/s 2013

 

 

 

…

 

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

It’s not all fun and games … actually it is!

15 Tuesday Jan 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in emerging designers, fashion fun, Sister by Sibling

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

fashion fun, humourful, Sister by Sibling, whimsical, whimsical fashion

Sid Bryan

Joe Bates

 Cozette McCreery 

 are the brain children behind whimsical fashion label

Sister by Sibling

Their creations are playful,  humourful,   joyful,  absolute fashion fun

 

…

 

Sister Sibling
s/s   2013
 
 

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

meapp-tweets

  • Back on Campus: #Philosophy #AW21 by designer #LorenzoSerafini #collegiateLooks #LettermanClothing… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 7 hours ago
Follow @meappropriate

meapp-facebook page

meapp-facebook page

Independent Fashion Bloggers

IFB

Follow meappropriatestyle pinterest boards

Pinterest_symbol_word_2

Follow meappropriatestyle pinterest boards!

meappropriatestyle1@gmail.com

bloglovin’

Follow on Bloglovin

meapp-rss feed

  • RSS - Posts
  • RSS - Comments

meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.com

recent posts

  • Yohji, Jr.? Meet designer Teppei Fujita of menswear label Sulvam
  • SSS: Sweater as Scarf Styling
  • Go for the Gold: Layering with athleisure wear for Fall/Winter 2016
  • Welcoming the new season: ‘Autumn’ , a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • New kids on the block: designers Virgil Abloh (Off White) , Shayne Oliver (Hood by Air) and Demna Gvasalia (Vetements) set a new tune to fashion

archives

Blogroll

  • Design and Culture by Ed
  • THEURBANSPOTTER

Blog at WordPress.com.

Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×
    loading Cancel
    Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
    Email check failed, please try again
    Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
    %d bloggers like this: