All Tied Up

I know scarves are more of a fall/winter item, but the summer scarf has been hot, hot, hot this season. Bright colours, breezy fabrics and flow-y forms make this trend oh-so-fun to wear. And take it from me, the perfect knot means the difference between working the scarf or the scarf working you. So for your viewing pleasure and just to make sure you find your perfect knot, take a minute to watch the two most popular ways to wear a scarf.

And if you're up for a challenge, try this more complicated knot. Perhaps this is more of a winter style...

Love always, Belle

You're So Transparent!

Here's a fresh look at technology. Since we all know everything is influenced by fashion, let's take a look at, or rather through, these innovative designs.

The transparent toaster is still in the making but once it is functional and up for sale, I am so grabbing myself one of these puppies.

More info here.

For the sporty chick (or dude) in all of us, this transparent canoe kayak, would make for one hell of a water ride.

More info here.

On to more directly fashion related pieces. I forgot what photo series or advertisement campaign this one is from, anybody know? Very futuristic and check out those leggings. Platinum metallic makes for a wonderful ghost-like effect, don't you think?

This Bubble Necklace by Marina and Susanna Sent is made of Murano Glass beads.

Natalia Vodianova for Guerlerain cosmetics.

Kate Moss looking stunning, as usual.

(photos courtesy of weheartit, tfs)

Listening: Narcisco Rodriguez A/W 08/09 Soundtrack

Love always, Belle

Where's the Magic, Harry?

Saw 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' today. Some have said it was just as good as the others, but personally I thought not. Where was the magic that the first one radiated? How about the character development and depth from the second and third? Or the thrill and excitement of the fourth and fifth? I simply could not find any of it. It was... dare I say... bland. Very, very bland. Maybe it is the fact that I read the books intently, but this sixth film installment just did not make my cauldron bubble, if you will. The music was blah, the action was unexciting, the magical creatures done-before.

There was, however, one aspect of the movie I enjoyed. Emma Watson. More specifically, her intense poise and self-assuredness that she has not only when playing Hermione, but also off the screen. Burberry anyone?

(at the opening of The Half-Blood Prince)

(arriving at the early show)

(photos courtesy of emma-watson.net)

Listening: Le Gang- BB Brunes

Love always, Belle

Summer Lovin'

My latest mood board.

(Collage by me. Pictures courtesy of flickr, sephora, deviantart, victoria's secret, weheartit, tfs, and ffffound)

Love always, Belle

Ring-a-Ling

I stumbled upon this great site: notcot.org. They have a fashion sister site that is kind of really rad. Anyways, that's how I found these beauties!

Project Oyster.

Wear this ring for a while and take it off. See what's written on your skin!

Check it out!

Iosselliani Feather Stacked Rings

Love always, Belle

Paint them Red, Blood Red

Blood suckers unite. This dark and juicy colour matches nearly any skin tone and goes with an array of colors in your wardrobe. Let it amp up your tips a few notches. In the summer I like a bit brighter red but once it hits fall I will definitely be wearing the dark-almost-black red polish. I have yet to find that perfect shade but for now I have my summer picks.

Tomboy No More by Essie

Rock The Croc by Essie

I also love OPI's The Thrill of Brazil. It's a summery candy apple red.

Listening: Kokomo - The Beach Boys

Love always, Belle

Time Lapse

Bradly Brown shot a time lapse video of a model getting her hair & make up done. I just love the colors in her eye make up. Very cool. Click here to see the video.

Listening: Life In Technicolor - Coldplay

Love always, Belle