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3.12.12

British Museum

Continuing the checking off of my to do list I took a trip to the British Museum. I actually spent most of the time I was in there writing letters in the cafe. But to be fair it did say on my list, "Have tea at the British Museum". Here are some photos of inside the place. I definitely prefer the Natural History Museum. 





The inner dome of the museum is quite spectacular




The museum had such an extensive collection of Egyptian artefacts which was pretty neat. We don't really have that kind of exhibition regularly in Australia. It will usually just be one that swings by for a month that is really famous in the world of museum exhibitions. I liked the artefacts.
















I stared at these Hieroglyphics for so long. I was so ridiculously obsessed with reading all the stories through  the imagery used. I thought they were amazing.













I left the museum in a hurry to get to the post office before closing time to post my letters. On the way I took some photos of things I saw along the way.











This poor guy became one of the victims of the celebratory decorating of the famous statues in London with ridiculous hats to celebrate the Olympic Games. Poor guy, at least some of the others got decorated crowns and captain hats, while he is stuck looking like a Christmas present. 


Zara shop window


I love crests. They are all so different in various details. If the Woodward Family (my family) had a family crest, it would definitely be two sausage dogs sleeping curled together to look like the yin yang symbol. 


This was another soul searching day I spent exploring in London alone. There aren't any photos of me, but I did find some ridiculous selfies I took in Poland at my Grandparents house. 
Enjoy. 







With Love from London
xx

2.12.12

Balencia-Wang



The latest news in the fashion world is revolving around the soon to be crowned Alexander Wang as the new creative director of Balenciaga next week, replacing the departing Nicolas Ghesquiere's and ending rumours of the title going to Christopher Kane. These rumours were confirmed by a report in the fashion industry bible, Womanswear Daily.


Lets compare the pair, shall we? Here are some of my favourite looks from each. 

Balenciaga

SS13





 










Ghesquiere has given European, French Chic a modern twist with innovative techniques and leather detailing. It's French antique Chanel meets edgy New York. This collection makes me want to go to Southern France and ride a motorbike through the countryside. Although there were a few looks in this collection that should be in an Italian dancing costume store rather then on the runway.




Watch SS13 collection here


The "Lariat" Bag



The pin up girl Kristen Stewart



Alexander Wang

SS13



 










These were my favourite looks out of this collection but to be honest none of these really catch my eye. Crocodile skin and leather detailing precariously held together in what looks similar to paper dolls I used to cut out in kindergarden. To me it just looks a bit too geometrical and awkward. But I do admire the modern techniques and the first dress is quite lovely in a "I would never wear that" way.


Wach SS13 here


The "it" bag the Coco Duffel




2012 Spring Feat Die Antwoord 



I don't know how I feel about this rebirthing of Balenciaga. It's an innovative European couture with a Spanish/ Parisien flair versus a "luxurious techno-gothic sportswear-come-streetwear aesthetic" (Pedestrian) of Alexander Wang. I like Balenciaga's most recent collection more, although I prefer the Wang Bag and pin up awesomeness of Die Antwoord. Kristen Stewart is so 3 years ago. Balenciaga has been around since 1918, so it gets credit for it's beechwood aged appearance, although on the other hand Wang is only 28 and has a ridiculously successful high end label and is now being crowned head of Balenciaga. I don't know about you but whether you like his clothing or not you have to admit he has done pretty well for himself and he will probably give the label the most mainstreaming it has ever received. 

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