Zara

I was looking through the last few Zara Lookbooks and thought I'd share some of my favourite looks. Zara is notorious for its fast fashion and replication of some of the most iconic catwalk looks of the season (see Look 7 which is almost an exact replication of Balenciaga's SS13 collection). While I am the biggest fan of Zara's - I mean it's monochromatic perfection - I always approach with a certain amount of hesitation. Best to steer clear of the blatant copies and opt for the more classic looks they offer. 

I also enjoyed the fashion films featuring Freja Beha Erichsen and Cara Delevigne...

Brooklyn Night Bazaar

Last weekend I journeyed to a Brooklyn warehouse to experience the Brooklyn Night Bazaar. Living in the West Village we always seem to think that Brooklyn is sooo far away, but in reality it's just as easy as venturing uptown. Whenever I get off the L at Bedford Avenue I instantly feel excited, and wonder why I don't visit more often. Brooklyn is a pretty magical place, with the perfect mix of vintage shops, quirky cafes, hip bars, and the oh so hipster artists that roam the streets. Who knows how long this version will last, gentrification is already in effect.

The Brooklyn Night Bazaar has drawn its influence from Asian night markets and features a range of different independent vendors from food to jewellery to clothing to the wonderfully weird. The night was well worth it! Not only were there stalls bursting with goods, but also live music and ping-pong tables.

From 6pm to midnight every Friday and Saturday until December 22nd, which means there's only one weekend left, so go forth and check it out!

Another great market to check out is the Union Square Holiday Market...

(All photos are my own, for more check out my photography blog)

On The Road

So last night I went to a preview of On The Road with some friends. I'm a sucker for anything free, especially when it's coupled with a opening speech from the director and appearance from the cast. That aside I was really looking forward to seeing the movie. I know that it has received some mixed reviews, taking on a classic novel is no easy task. It is for this reason that when Walter Salles was approached to direct the adaptation, it took him 8 years and a whole lot of miles, travelling all over the United States to truly capture the spirit in which the novel was penned. 

The premiere was at the School of Visual Arts Theatre, particularly fitting considering Jack Kerouac wrote the book a mere three blocks away. Dunst wore Dior, Stewart chose Erdem. Both looked stunning and the whole experience validated my huge girl crush on Kirsten Dunst. And the boys were beautiful, obviously. 

Now onto the movie. I really enjoyed it, it's totally my kind of film, one that compels you to evaluate your life and makes you want to pick up and go explore. In my opinion no one was more suited than Salles to make this movie. He captured the essence of the characters and had some incredible close up shots. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and I do recommend giving the film a watch. 

On and Around the Web

I know it's incredibly lazy of me but I blame the onset of finals and a severe lack of internet. I will update soon, but for now here are some photos that have caught my eye this evening...

(photos via: Helen Glory, Streetfsn, Le 21eme, Street Peeper, Lee Oliveira, Tumblr)

Baby Crush

Baby Wang is too cute!