Fancy a male model or two?

I have recently became absolutely addicted to the exceedingly popular "social media" site Pinterest and thus have been pinning anything and everything I like the look of. And I mean everything. From a pair of Christian Louboutins, a Madonna album cover, to the men I fancy, I have been posting like a maniac. I have to do it constantly for work which makes the temptation to "pin" even greater. I am seriously considering rehab.

Well I do have a point here and that is male models are bloody gorgeous. Rough, long-haired, skinny, smoking.. there are a few that have caught my eye and I will be beginning to post a series of photographs, peppering my blog with a model's face or two, all for you to drool over. You're welcome. 

The temptation to not only spend hours copying links but to stare into my computer screen, feeling giddy when another image flicks on the screen of a let's just say fudging gorgeous tattoo clad indie kid with that slicked 50s hair and a fag hanging from his mouth is due to a certain male model. That would be Ash Stymest to be exact, who comes in the exact form I describe above and having spotted after being recently introduced to elite model management's new Tumblr page, inspired me to pin that gorgeous face of his, of course. I mean, what else? And ultimately designate an entire post to male models. I will be posting more than once, in fact it will be continuously over the next month until my supply runs out (this seems unlikely).

I hope you lot are pinning too. It does come with a warning, like Twitter, as it is VERY addictive, but if you are addicted already, please do follow.  

Enjoy the pictures. There will be more to come...

Ash Stymest

The Indie Kid

FM Agency

England

Noah Mills*

The Tanned Sexbomb

Models 1

 *In case you're wondering, yes he is the sexy brother of Anthony in Sex & The City 2)
Canada

Sascha Bailey

The Retro Look

Storm

England

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Designer: Gomez Gracia

Today I visited the studio of the charming Spanish-born London-based women's fashion designer, Patricia Gomez Garcia who has dressed the likes of American Idol winner Carrie Underwood for the 2012 Grammy Awards, supermodel Adriana Lima and actress Katie Holmes, for a friendly chat mainly about her work, as well a cheeky preview of the Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Gracia's design mantra is "sexy and confident", creating clothing for women who not only want to have fun with their look, but that do so with elegance and refinement. Many pieces were bold in colour and print with a palette of bright orange and fuchsia pink in abundance for Spring/Summer, as well as sophisticated and highly wearable tan leather dress and jacket, both lined with a bright pink silk, adding a colourful twist to an everyday basic and a flash of colour perfect for spring. 

As for custom made pieces, there were unique additions, namely an orange leather buckled back fastening added to a dress as requested by a girl from Miami for her prom. Black tie evening gowns, adapting interesting concepts to the wardrobe of the working woman and both eye-catching but pretty evening wear are all components that make up that of Garcia's design concept.

There were also a striking range of beautifully construsted garments for Autumn/Winter; the perfect mixture between edgy and elegance in the form of fitted dressed and a really great pair of two toned leather panelled cropped trousers (the zig-zag panelled skirt is shown below). Garments ranged from slight roll neck short sleeved panelled dresses, a sheer chiffon long sleeved top with heavily embellished cuffs and the most gorgeous embossed leather jacket with matching cut-out collared dress. Both the variety and attention to detail of Garcia's pieces is extensive; notably the array of fabrics, craftsmanship and uber femininity, a quality I particularly love about the clothing she creates. My favourite piece by far was the elegant light grey Swarovski-crystal embellished collar mini dress (shown below), the first item which caught my eye amongst the full rail. 

Having recently travelled from London to various international locations on business, including New York, Florida and Paris, as well as planning for the shooting of the Spring/Summer lookbook (the collection for which is available to buy online within the next few weeks), Gracia is adding to her already wide and established client fan base. On meeting her, it is clear immediately that she has a passion for making women not only look good, but feel amazing - and more importantly confident - in any one of her garments. I can only predict an amazing future for her. 

You can keep up to date with future collections and exclusive press coverage by following the brand on Twitter.

 

 

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River Island Vogue Off

River Island really are on a roll and are gearing up for Spring/Summer '12 with another fun and over the top campaign. Just like the uber glossy, flirtatious editorial campaign, the latest viral campaign is manic, over the top, fun and utterly crazy from the word go.

What do you make of River Island's latest campaign? Is it what you'd expect from them?

I'd say so. River Island has always been a brand that is slightly in your face, primarily aimed at those who enjoy accessorizing to the max and this video is certainly going for the max.

Have fun!

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Sail away with me Honey...

Inspired by the lyrics of a certain David Gray song (ones that will forever remind me of a cruise spent, well, cruising the beautiful seas of the Caribbean and Mexico; singing them as we slipped away from Miami harbour). Sigh. I am in desperate need of a holiday and I was hoping to be sitting on the beach or lying by the pool (preferably with waiters in tight shorts at my every beck and call... "Another Bloody Mary please!") by the time I hit the big 2-1, but something is yet to be booked. The weather has been quite nice in England, I hasten to add, but it's not the same without a pool.. and no men swanning about. But I am pessimistic- adamant that I will be planning a trip soon. I'm thinking Malta (has anyone been?) or Italy (Mmm.) In the meantime, if you have a longing feeling to get abroad, these beautiful holiday-related pictures will cheer you up. If there is nothing on the horizons as of yet, if the sun is shining, go outside and enjoy it...

Majority of images from fashiongonerogue.com

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Girl on Girl

Lily Donaldson & Anja Rubik | by Mario Testino

Allure | Sep 2010

Images from fashiongonerogue.com

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You don't have to take your clothes off (but it's more fun if you do)

A little selection of pictures to lust over (and for all the right reasons). See them as a metaphor, if you will, for being free (I am finishing uni at the end of this month and no longer have any work to do), it's hot outside (so why not strip off?) and because everyone likes naughtiness (these pictures contain nudity).

So, need I say more? ENOUGH of the excuses.

NO explanation (or clothing) necessary.

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