Simply Trae Chic

Papercraft Couture ~ by Alexandra Zaharova & IIya Plotnikov

Amazing! ...couture made completely out of paper! By Alexandra Zaharova and IIya Plotnikov.     
    

Sandra Backlund ~ Fashion as Art

 
These stunning creations are from the Clothespin Dress series by Swedish fashion designer Sandra Backland! Sandra is mostly known for her amazing knitwear designs that she constructs herself by hand. Her collections often show great volume and are sculpted in a way that is extremely dramatic and beautiful!

Same Sky Organization ~ Empowering Rwandan Genocide Survivors!

These fashion with a conscience bracelets are made by Rwandan women survivors of the 1994 Genocide! The Same Sky Organization uses all of the proceeds to employ and train HIV+ women, offering them a hand up by empowering them to rebuild their lives! The bracelets are made up of hand blown glass beads that have been crocheted together and are available in an array of beautiful colors! Many celebrities are very much in support of this cause, check out the video clip below! Same Sky Bracelets are available on their website for $160.

 

  

Carsten Witte Photography

 
These extraordinary photo's are from German Photographer Carsten Witte. The Hamburg native has an extensive portfolio ranging from fashion, beauty, advertising and art. He specializes in black and white photography and believes that all his photo's hold a story. Carsten's unusual eye evokes that dynamic shot that is intriguing, even eerie in some of his work, yet his photos always seem to brilliantly capture the essence of beauty. His nude shots are all very artistic, and beautifully done. Check out more from Carsten Witte here.

Robert Jaso ~ Fashion Photographer

These stunning photos are the works of art of photographer Robert Jaso. Initially, a top male model who was discovered in France, resulting in a ten year career in the industry, now finds that his passion lies on the other side of the camera. With his knack for storytelling, along with his keen eye for photography, Jaso utilizes his extensive background in the fashion world to bring out the extraordinary from his team of stylists and models to compose that dynamic shot. Jaso currently works for Italian Vogue, but is booked for shoots and campaigns around the world!  

 
Additonal articles and photo's on The Cool Hunter and Neu Black!

Rike Feurstein ~ Stylish Hats 'n Accessories with an Edge!

I'm loving these hats and accessories by millinery designer Rike Feurstein. Rike studied in London and New York before opening her studio in Berlin in 2006. She designs for both men and woman and her collections have a very modern-minimalist and often sculptural aesthetic to them! The Classic lines consist of iconic shapes which Rike takes and flips, putting her own modern twist on them. Her collections have been spotlighted in Vogue and other high profile fashion magazines in Europe and the US. and have been down the runway accompanied by the designs of C.Neeon, Joop! Jeans and Mykita Eyewear. See the video below! You can purchase these accessories in luxury department stores such as Barney's New York as well as exclusive boutiques across the globe!

 
Rike's summer 2010 collection "Urban Synestesy" was just presented at the Valery Demure showroom in Paris Oct. 2nd - 9th. This collection is based on Kandinsky and his alleged ability to hear colors. Summer 2010 also introduces a new line of luxury silk scarves, with vibrant colors and fun details. Be sure to check out all the hats and accessory collections on the Rike Feurstein site.

A Fashionable Halloween!

Shu Uemura lashes are pure lash artistry and add a bold dramatic statement for your Holloween occasion. Shop the Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar and order up a pair of these mystic, nature inspired, chic accessories. They come in several unique styles and can also be purchased at Sephora.

Harajuku fashion is a fun way to inspire a hip, funky outfit for your Halloween festivities. Be sure to check out some of the Harajuku fashion sites like Japan Forum to get some cool ideas!

If elegant drama is what your going for...Dior will never disappoint! Dior runway hair and makeup artistry is a great resource to pull ideas from. Check out more Dior looks on the Love Affair with Fashion Blog. If your not too handy with a makeup brush, then these Color On Pro makeup strips will give you instant dramatic eyes (sold at Sephora). They come in an assortment of colors and have a selection of wild designs that will help you to achieve the Dior look. Embellish with the Shu Uemura lashes to add more drama.