#006: Yeah, that girl from the robot movie...Who is she?

I guess having countless of magazines, among several other fashion publications flooding my Facebook News Feed everyday is that you come across blondies like Nicola Peltz. Not until recently I came across Peltz, when she appeared on Vogue's Facebook page wearing an incredibly minimalist white gown by Stella McCartney, who else of course!?

The stalker that I am, I had to research more into this Nicola Peltz, and find out exactly why I haven't seen her perfectly shaped face before. A little Wiki cut-and-paste, and here I am - Peltz is an American actress (I think we've already established that). 19 years of age, yes, 19. An entire 11 months older than me. Pitty I'm gay, right!? Her "breakthrough" role was playing Katara in the 2010 film, 'The Last Airbender'. She also played 6 more roles including her recent Transformer's role where she plays Tessa Yeager. We know I'm one to compare looks, but I couldn't help myself. I'm not too sure if this is such a good comparison in terms of people, but she looks like a mock-up between Kaley Cuoco & Tara Reid. Hm, yeah! 

I give this look 9/10 (Would have been 10 if only the seams were not that noticeable)

Anyways, back to the fashion. Peltz, some say "Wowed!" in this Prada floor length gown. I would have died, well, not exactly die, over this dress if only, they added an extra few inches onto the bottom of the dress so it sat comfortable on the ground, rather than up-and-down. The same length of the Stella gown would have been perfection. Saying that, the fabric used, maybe it wouldn't have sat the way I wanted it to. Gosh, I am hard to please, aren't I? I guess I'm too much of a perfectionist. The hair was such a drastic juxtaposition from the Berlin premiere; they've gone from a center part to a side part!!! :O Either way, she takes my breath away! 

I give this look 8/10 (poor fabric choice as well a wrong cut)

Yeah, she is definitely Stella's girl! While attending photocalls and press conferences, Peltz, yet again opted for more Stella McCartney. One being white and another black. Both, pretty sexy but appropriate. The image on the left, Pelts wore an incredibly modern mid-length cocktail dress with a sheer hem and a wave-like effect breaking the two panels. I love this look. It's so commercial, and clearly it's going to sell out once it hits the racks. But only a certain body-type can pull it off. She looks great. The shoes are also a perfect match. The hair is stunning, signally off a California beach girl vibe. The black dress to the right is another stunner. Taken from, what I can only assume McCartney's Autumn/Winter 2014 collection. Like the white dress, I adore this look APART from ONE tiny factor: THE SHOES! They look heavy and clumpy. The pumps were not a good idea in my opinion. Maybe an open toed pump. Other than that, perfection.

I give these two looks a combined 9/10 (yeah, the shoes)

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Oh, can we take a moment and appropriate Alexander McQueen's Autumn/Winter 2014 Advertising Campaign starring Edie Campbell & photographed by the haunting imagination of Steven Klein!

Eamonn Collins

#002: Miu Miu Pre-Spring/Summer Collection: Review...

Last night, Miuccia Prada released her latest Miu Miu collection, and boy it a star studded front row from Marc Jacobs to Alexa Chung. Over the past few years, Miu Miu has stood on its own two feet without the “branding” of Prada’s sister brand, which is a huge accomplishment in comparison to other huge brands. Firstly, I LOVE this collection – well, “love” is a huge understatement. Throughout the collection, two pretty huge brands stood out to me relating to cut and print, yes? Cavalli & Pucci.

The collection began with deep blue 60’s military-type dresses with pleats sitting comfortably in the front of each. The military theme continued (look 4) with masculine pant-suits flooded with snotter (sorry for the horrible description of colour. It’s accurate, I guess, right?) And the same blue from before continuing. The print is classic Miu Miu/Prada; you’re not too sure what it is, but you love it, why? Who knows!?

It was only a matter of time before the classic “Grandma-Chic” was introduced, this time in these horrible sleeveless knitted tank-tops/sweaters, I don’t know. One of my favourite pieces from the collection were these incredibly chic multi-patterned-coloured shift dresses (reminds me of Pucci, hmm). As the collection continued, a huge fleer of the 70’s has been introduced through sheer baggy high-neck blouses in an array of colours from blue to red, all of which placed underneath heavily embroidered, what looks to be suede mini dresses. The military jackets made reappearance, paired with both mini skirts and wide-leg pants. To break up the collection, Miuccia inserted pretty (Chloé, I'm sorry for the references. Who dares accuse Mrs Miuccia Prada of copying) flowy navy and white dresses, because really, who could wear all that one print?

ANOTHER key section of the collection that was my favourite began at look 23, near the end. These incredible desiderated mint green pea coats embellished at the top of the each pocket. But, what for it...THE FINALE LOOK: LIKE OH MY GOD! The sky blue and white silhouetted flower print is seeping the 70s decade, even the model looks like Jean Shrimpton.

The accessories didn't have a huge impact of my overall experience watching this extraordinary collection, but I guess without the gladiator sandals it wouldn't look the same. Great job to the stylist on set. Like I said, gladiator sandals made an appearance as well as three other styles of shoes, from neon green kitten heels to suede calf-length boots as well as metallic strapped heels. Despite being overly happy about the overall collection, I was a little disappointed in the style of bags. I wish a few more clutches were added rather than the same patterned bag-sacks. Also, very surprisingly though there were no sunglasses, like what? It’s a resort collection, therefore sunglasses are a much, right? I suppose you can wear last season’s pair.

Overall, I give this collection 8/10

Eamonn Collins