Okay we know this isn’t Game of Thrones, but we couldn’t resist!
But it’s true, autumn is upon us and the signs are already showing – today it was dark by 7PM! Farewell long summer days…
However, as summer slowly dwindles away, it really only means it’s time for one thing! Updating your Autumn/Winter wardrobe! Here’s where WISH’s ‘Wait for Sunrise’ 2014 Winter Collection comes in.
WISH has this winter sorted with the perfect collection of edgy, urban and feminine creations. WISH’s winter collection traditionally plays among the familiar sepia and blue based undertones of winter, but with a twist – capturing an autumn sunrise with shades of vibrant reds, blush pinks and pops of magenta.
We’re loving the clean, modern sophistication of this collection and with its geometric patterns, delicate lace and florals, it’s both feminine and elegant. Experimentation with different textures and materials gives WISH’s collection that extra dimension.
So, where’s the oversized coats and the layers of thick-whatever-keeps-you-warm we hear you say? Pfft this is the Australian Winter fool! We brave the 16-degree chill while getting a tan – cause that’s how we do! Pairing a flowy dress with a fitted jacket? Or a lace long sleeve with leather shorts? Check! This juxtaposed look for the season keeps things fresh and Wish has a range of dresses even for the Winter time. Look at the geometric print dress in the promo! Can’t you see yourself strutting in that enjoying the winter nightlife? We do!
Layering heavy fabrics such as knit over lace and mesh textures, makes for a lighter winter silhouette – say goodbye to that winter bulky feel. These paired with cut out knit details and embossed fabric embellishments makes your winter wardrobe fun! After all, mixing and matching different elements together = MAXIMUM STYLE COMBINATIONS!!!!
Worried about transitioning between the seasons this Autumn? We know we always are. It’s difficult to find something to wear that isn’t too hot and isn’t too cool. Wish understands. This collection covers all bases by pairing singlet tops with patterned trousers, long sleeved tops with shorts and stylish jackets over your short-sleeved evening dresses. WISH achieves a perfect balancing act to keep you comfy this Autumn and keep you warmer as winter unfolds.
Though winter fashion is a lot of fun to wear, I’ve been hunting for some inspo for my spring time wears to show and tell.
MURUA is a Japanese MODE brand for those who don’t know and I must say, it is one of my favourite brands – out of the many on my heart list – because of my little obsession with the producer Momoko Ogihara and her style. She even has a make up style called the “Momoko Blush” that many Japanese girls emulate which is to put blush on the higher parts of your cheekbone. How amazing is that! To have such influence in the daily fashion of young girls?
But I digress. The collection concept for Murua’s Spring Summer 2013 is called “Futuristic Mermaid.”
Futuristic Mermaid
In the world of crystal clear sea,
you find a romantic and dreamy mermaid.
Soft and feminine colors meet hard and transparent decoration
~ the combination brings you a new futuristic world
So what does a “futuristic mermaid” look like? The creative minds at Murua came up with this image for their campaign…
Super pretty no?
Browsing through their catwalk photos I can certainly see the images of being a “mermaid” with different sized sequins, fishnet mesh facial wear, plastic outerwear and bauble bubble accessories complimenting the green, blue and aqua hues with watercoloured flower prints.
Super feminine, street classy with a nice edge. So which are my bias picks from the collection?
I want these metallic oxford lace ups!! It appeared in last season’s line but dayum!! Still want!
…I might need to buy this ASAP… only if it came with that outer piece lol
I noticed the use of “plastic” material is very in-trend at the moment but only in shoes. Call me crazy but I wouldn’t mind having these little structures wrapped around me. Maybe Lady Gaga patent the look for herself LOL
If you want to purchase any pieces, unfortunately they are only available through Japanese websites but head over to Runway Webstore if you know your Japanese.
Shinee is back with their new debut song “Why So Serious?”
I don’t really understand the KPOP trend in Korea at the moment with the saying “Why so serious?” I guess GDragon made it popular in Crayon…then Epik High had that performance at the MAMA awards which featured every member dressed as a Batman character…and now this..
but what exactly sparked the trend…? Batman was never overly big in Korea?
Dun dun DUNNNNNN
We don’t know.
But what we do know is that Shinee’s hero outfit for this music video is perfectly suited to the lyrics and zombie dance moves of the song.
ZOMBIE GRUNGE
Zombie Dance moves with matching zombie grunge attire.
Shinee’s outfit seamlessly ties the MV together by further communicating the vibe and character of the song – a man whose heart has been in a zombie-like state for some time (or maybe the song is actually a supernatural tale about a zombie who has been buried for way too long). Regardless of your reading, his love has finally been awakened by a beautiful lady, who he tries to convince to be his, but she is a bit apprehensive as he is not the typical guy she would go for. The character likens his feelings of love to that of awakening from a zombie-like state “A heart where only dust used to be,”“my pale lips are again crimson-colored lipstick,” “my blood is heating up again, all that is because of you.”
Shinee’s grungy punk rocker style in this look, acheives a zombie-like aesthetic by coordinating together colours of red, black, grey and white with ripped cage tops, patchwork pants, casual T-shirts and ripped jeans.
Does anyone also get an MJ Thriller vibe from these outfits?? lol. Here you can also see Minho and Key with their blazers and Taemin with his Fedora X Top Hat.
What I find interesting is the addition of gentlemanly attire in the outfits – e.g. blazers and Taemin’s Fedora x Top Hat. The juxtaposition this creates with the grungy messy clothing, compliments the lyrics of the song as if to say, “hey I know I may look like a dangerous and unusual guy (zombie grunge clothes), but If you gave me a chance you’d see my feelings are true and despite my look, I’m a gentleman (blazers!! yay). Trust me, this won’t be a sad love story, everything will be great!!”
Shinee enhance the supernatural element of their look through accessorising. All members have dyed hair, painted nails and coloured contact lenses.
Now, Taemin’s stare has always creeped me out…I don’t know exactly how comfortable I feel having THAT STARE enhanced with contact lenses….To the right Onew flaunts his beautifully painted nails. In the clip the polish appears to have a gold-ish metallic shine to it when in the light.
Key’s sailor hat also adds a nice supernatural touch. At first I was like “what the…?” But it actually helps to give that supernatural vibe in two ways. First of all, it has magical powers or something because Key manages to dance, jump, lay down, and all the while it does not move an inch on his head!!! Secondly it gives off a supernatural vibe of “a time much before now.” Like maybe Key is a sailor zombie~~ who died out at sea oooooooooooooh.
Close up of Key’s outfit and his sailor hat. I think Key’s look has the strongest zombie vibe out of the members because it is the most unusual and quirky – I mean look at those mixed-matched shoes! The photo to the right I had to put in because he just looks hella creepy in a cringe-worthy way!!
For me Taemin and Onew rock this look flawlessly…well almost. Taemin’s Fedora X Top Hat is slightly confusing just as his “A” side pouch/bag thing is..
What does the “A” mean Taemin??! What does the “A” mean?!?
Then it hit me. Aria, Hannah, Spencer and Emily!!!! I have found who “A” is!!!!! He has had a gigantic label on him this entire time!!! Sheesh! Who knew Taemin had a double identity as the villain of Pretty Little Liars?!!?!?
Dayum girl boy! Your legs are fine~ And I really love the cage top.Absolutely love the casual vibe of Onew’s outfit. I love the layering effect of the tshirt, shirt and jacket. The shoes are awesome as well!! Great look!
The biggest disappointment is my favourite member…Minho!!! First of all, his gorgeous hair has been ruined!! His red blazer, over his grandpa buttoned up cardigan and 1960s old man checked pants just make me so sad. His cute boy vibe has changed to one of a middle aged (or older) Korean man. I want Minho’s pinchable cheeks back!! I want his PINCHABLE CHEEKS BACK !!!!
What has happened Minho!? You use to be so CUTE!!!!
THE WHITE TUX
I like the concept of this look. The clean palette, minimalistic graphic shirts and fitted blazers make it pretty hard to fault this modern take on a combo staple. I love how the look takes the concept of the ‘classic tuxedo’ but transforms it to a wearable everyday look with street fashion pieces like creepers, fedora hats, zipper details etc. This captures the essence of a tuxedo without the formality.
If you look closely you can see that there’s two versions of suits: symmetrical and asymmetrical.
Zipper detailing on blazer.
Symmetrical
Minho and Key.
Winner: Minho
Ultimate favourite is Minho’s style. It’s just classy period. The black trimming on the blazer’s lapel collar against the white of the blazer and the simple graphic button down shirt with rare comprehensible English sentences, check!
The white skinnies are what pull the look together. Choosing a pair of black skinnies would be playing it safe but white just took it to the next stage of class.
Key’s look is a bit hit-and-miss on the blazer detail. The pockets in the design are great to show contrast and to balance the kneepads (I’m guessing) however the subtleness in the border trimming gets overtaken by the presence of such a bold patch of colour. His blouse detail is AMAZING I must say, but not enough for me to forgive that blazer!! haha His “beat” earring was a bit out there when I first saw it. It matches his personality though; I dunno what I feel about it with this outfit yet.
Asymmetrical
Onew and Taemin
Winner: Taemin
Can’t go wrong with a top hat to bring some extra swag to your threads. Seriously, top hat, WTF? How do you keep that thing on your head while jumping around on beds Taemin? HOW?!
Anyways, there’s something very TOPSHOP design about the simplicity of the text on the tee with the zebra print. The fact that the pants are a dark green colour wins props in my stylebook. It’s a nice alternative to black. But, is the alternating zebra stripes from right to left too costume stage wear or can it be wearable for the everyday?
Hmmm, if you look from afar it may be subtle but I think it’s pretty unnoticeable in the video. Should guys wear zebra print (would a guy even wear zebra print)? That’s a look not for every guy out there. Taemin’s manliness got knocked back 1000 points in Sherlock so yes – Taemin can wear zebra print. LOL :)
Onew’s outfit is quite stage wear I feel. It reminds me of back in my Visual Kei stage where all the guys in the boy bands wore something similar to be visually pleasing on stage and compliment the other band members. And there was always that ONE guy stuck wearing the long coat/suit who had to suffer on stage LOL. There wasn’t anything striking about Onew’s outfit that I liked (except for the nice crisp tie). It was quite average. Except he can play great hide and seek in it…
MILITARY UNIFORM PREP STYLE
This outfit is just love, love, love! Maybe it’s the nostalgic feeling I’m getting of The Beatles fashion in the 1960s, but the idea of mixing classic powder grey suits and the preppy office wear of the past, with the outer exterior of a bulky trench, anoraks and overcoats in that khaki shade look so handsome on them ohohoho
The addition of zips and buckles seem to be a must for the Shinee-fashion way and works well to bring a fresh interest to the pieces but… the Union Jack?
Sorry to the Brits who might be reading this (please don’t kill me cos we’re Aussie as well ahh ><) but damn, did the stylist/designer just paint that on or what? It’s just so…obvious it’s not meant to be there. If it was faded into the fabric a bit like the other designs, then sure! It works! But that paint job…eww and it’s so obnoxiously big!! It literally screams: LOOK AT MOI!!
The Union Jack is tooooo in your face…
AWESOME JACKETS BUT NOT SO AWESOME PANTS!
This outfit is very cool, unique and alternative – very different to the other outfits in this clip. It is very much to show off Shinee’s style rather than to suit the MV or the song in any way. I’m totally digging all the members super quirky and cool jackets!! The trend of excessive zippers is continued in this look, and I’m trying desperately to figure out the function of the zippers on bottom of the sleeves of almost ever jacket and blazer featured in this clip…Perhaps all Shinee members have extraordinarily fat wrists that they need the aid of zippers to fit their arms into their jackets?
Key’s jacket and arm zips! I don’t understand why his face in this entire clip looks so creepy. It has crossed the line of creepiness to the point where I found it hard to differentiate him from Taemin. Yes, his face got THAT creepy.
The jackets are just so unique, I am especially loving Taemin’s baby blue jacket with clouds and the yellow lapel collar!
Taemin’s fabulous jacket! Look at the excessive detailing with the zippers!!! I never knew one jacket needed so many pockets!! Taemin must need to carry a lot of things.
The unique leather floral print on Minho’s jacket was also pretty cool!
Minho’s edgy jacket with arm zip! He definitely looks a lot more handsome here!
And then the awesomeness ends.. totally not loving ONEW’s Hawaiian print leather jacket…that’s just taking things too far.
Argh! Instead of the classic arm zip, Onew has decided to differentiate himself from his group members and flaunt…THE ARM TIGHTENING CUFF.
This overall look is very special in that we only really ever get to see the top half of the look (except for Onew and Taemin which we get slight glimpses of mid-thigh). This kinda got me thinking…Maybe SM ran out of money to feature pants for this last look so they just used dodgy ones and tried to avoid showing it…? Or maybe the jackets were just so amazing the stylists couldn’t find anything to match?? Or maybe…the zombie stage has just completely taken over that Key and Minho’s legs have completely fallen off, whilst Taemin and Onew have still managed to retain their thighs?!??!
Regardless, I’m sure we can all agree that the fact Key and Minho are never shown below the waist for this look, it is evidence enough to safely assume that they were not wearing any pants during this part of the MV. *drool*
A term created by Siree and Talyssa to describe their new Blogging Fashion Segment focused on their mutual love of fashion and Kpop.
A critical but casual review of the fashion present in various Kpop music videos.
BoomShakaStylin’ originates from the word ‘BoomShakaLaka’ made famous in the Kpop world by BigBang rapper T.O.P in BigBang’s 2012 hit song ‘Fantastic Baby.’
– “Wow! That girl looks like shes dressed straight out of a KPOP music video – she’s so vibrant and stylish!!”
– “Yeah! I agree!! She’s BoomShakaStylin’!!”
And so, let the curtains open as we begin our BoomShakaStylin’ segment with none other than….
HYUNA’S ICECREAM
“Ice cream, ice cream i’ll melt you down like ice cream”
The fashion style present in Hyuna’s Ice Cream is all about communicating one thing, and considering this is Hyuna we are talking about, there is really only one possibility as to what this could be. Yes, that’s right folks!
SEX APPEAL
Korea’s female diva does not just feature one or two sexy outfits within this clip, oh no, instead she flaunts a total of 9 different outfits!?!?! You see, pressing your boobs together in a bath tub does not convey sex appeal enough that numerous outfit changes are completely necessary! DUH!! IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!!
Regardless, Siree and I actually find the outfits in Ice Cream super vibrant, quirky, cool, fun and colourful and we actually really enjoy the overall look within the clip. When it came to deconstructing each outfit separately however, it was a completely different story! Almost every outfit is a total Monet! From far away it’s all okay but real up close its just too gross!
We can’t help but think that Hyuna’s bright yellow leopard print crop top and maxi wrap skirt…are just…really gross and tacky!! The wrap skirt, of course, leaves itself perfectly open to a full view of Hyuna’s black underwear as she dances..Yes, this outfit is really something that only Hyuna could pull of…Damn girl!! Why you be so nastay?!?!?!
The accessories on the other hand are awesome – totally loving the street style of the hat + scarf combo and Hyuna’s shoes! But again, our problem – we’re just not exactly sure if the entire ensemble matches! Hyuna’s fashion in Ice Cream follows Simon and Martina’s theory – the Kpop Music video styling trend where everything on the whole looks really great, but when you actually begin to look at what is being worn, it’s as if the stylists have gone though a used clothes bin, picked a random bunch of items and threw them on the idols!!
Close Up of accessories.
A prominent element of Hyuna’s look in this clip is her ‘tanned’ skin colour (it’s tanned compared to other Korean celebrities) which differs greatly to the usual porcelain skin colour Korean celebrities don in their Music Videos. In a country where most high profile celebrities seek to acheive a white or porcelain skin colour that is culturally associated with things like beauty, elegance, innocence and aegyo, tanned skin in Korea, in relation to celebrities at least, is associated with “sexiness”. Therefore Kpop stars known for their sexiness such as Lee Hyori, Bora and Hyorin, feature tanned skin as part of their signature look. A powerful and sexy Kpop star such as Lee Hyori with her beautifully tanned skin has a very different image, physically and personality wise, than the Kim Yoona’s and IU’s of the female KPOP world. This is why Hyuna, being Korea’s current no. 1 sex symbol, sings “Chocolate ice cream like my dark skin” so she can further align herself with the image and notions associated with being sexy in Korea: she has dark skin like chocolate and is therefore oozing with sexiness and indulgence.
THE COLOURFUL SNOW LEOPARD
GET THE LOOK: Jacket: Ashish’s A/W 2012 Collection | Glasses: Bride To Be
This is probably one of two wearable outfits in this MV, and what an amazing outfit this is! I love the pop art colours featured in Hyuna’s sequinned leopard print jacket. Heck! I just love this jacket! Texture wise – tick, print wise – tick, colour wise – tick, its 80’s inspired style and cut – tick!!
Surprisingly, Hyuna wears this jacket over a fitted sequinned corset top with coloured false gems for embellishments. Who would have thought! Sequin over sequin MATCHES! This works in this outfit as both garments feature different types of sequins – matte sequins in the jacket and regular shiny ones in the corset.
What were you thinking with those glasses?!
Hyuna’s blue head scarf helps to tie the blue denim shorts into the outfit, completing the look and adding a very cute touch! The bride to be glasses however? A complete NO-NO! What is with the on-going junk and tackiness that Hyuna seems to need to attach to her branded outfits?!
And woah! Did anyone else impossibly miss the ‘in your face’ Chanel product placement?? I hope not.
Close up of make up and Chanel Accessories (the ring is Chanel)
Hyuna’s makeup throughout the clip is very ulzzang style, which suits her colourful outfits well. Each outfit’s makeup has subtle colour highlights to help tie the look together. Hyuna’s make up for this outfit featured subtle hints of light blue on Hyuna’s eyes. Her wild hair with blue streaks help add that extra cool, hip, and street style feel to the outfit.
A LITTLE BIT OF BONDAGE AND BUBBLES
For all the boys who have fantasied about Hyuna in bondage, all your dreams have now come true!! With her smokified eye makeup and her “kiss me NOW” seductive red lips, Hyuna is asking for youuu~! What we found most weird about this outfit is how it completely contrasts all the other alternative, street style fashion in this clip.
And then we thought! AHA! It must be to suit the random music change in the song!!!!
*cracks up* ahahahahaha! I laugh because we both know that’s not true.
It seems that in any way they can, Hyuna’s producers will push her further down into the depths of sexiness. It’s as if they just want to make sure that we didn’t get confused with Hyuna’s sudden cool hip hop street vibe, and that she still very much is that sexy sex symbol who constantly rubs herself up and down with her “ooh” and “ahh” pouting facial expressions. To be honest, this scene communicates exactly how Hyuna often crosses the boundary between sexy and tacky, where Hyuna’s sexiness just ends up looking cheap and unnatural.
Gotta love Hyuna’s “Ahh” expression as she casually touches her breast.
And. A side note…When did Hyuna’s boobs get so big?!?!?!
The composition of this outfit is a great way to show of the “Tomboy” style – which is a look I’m really loving on girls at the moment. An important aspect in achieving this look is definitely layering. Hyuna layers a baggy sweater over a white blouse with the collar and cuffs kept visible. Over this she wears suspenders which adds to the cool street vibe. The sweaters modern street art design works well with the beanie and I’m really liking those glasses!
Hyuna features a heavy amount of body art in this clip – whether it be makeup stars or psuedo tattoos, it all adds to the over-decorated vibe associated with the street style. I think Hyuna’s body art works particularly well with this outfit
This outfit is a variation of Hyuna’s leopard print outfit, but the skirt has been removed and a triangle print top has been added over the leopard print crop top…The outfit looks alright and manages to work well..until you look at Hyuna’s legs – orange and black striped legwarmers with yellow jeffery Campbell heels? I don’t get it.
Classy!
We were loving the beanie and the HUGE Chanel necklace bling..until we saw it was decorated with..my..little…pony’s?? Again…we just don’t get it. We can’t understand exactly what message this whole SEXY X TACKY vibe is meant to be getting across?!?! We’re not getting a good one, that’s for sure!!!
Ahh..yes even I’m getting tired of writing about all these outfits. All I can say is, Hyuna’s hi-low printed maxi could have totally brushed off as elegant, but she pairs it with red sport socks, a pink beanie and sneakers?? It’s just messy and mixed matched!
The beanie is overkill. The outfit could have been somewhat acceptable without it…
Hyuna was right on trend with the army aesthetic in this look! Especially since army print has become increasingly popular in MVs following this clip quite a few months later – such as SNSD’s I Got A Boy. I’m quite liking the whole Army vibe at the moment and so I quite like this look – especially the fit of Hyuna’s dress/jacket.
Coloured hair and simple accessories.
This is one of Hyuna’s simpler looks accessory wise, however she still makes a bold statement with her coloured hair, belt, and extremely awesome shoes. See Hyuna, you don’t need to take the tacky route!
We love love love this outfit!!! It has that preppy and cute vibe created mainly by the short’s printed retro ice cream pattern. This is probably the only outfit Hyuna wears that really suits the song. Hyuna emphasises the preppy nature of the outfit by tucking her top into her shorts, accessorising with vintage-esque Jewelry – the silhouetted woman piece and pearls – and her above ankle socks with diamond pattern. I am absolutely in love the the contrast created with Hyuna’s high top sneakers. This outfit was definitely thrown in to remind viewers of Hyuna’s cute image and in keeping with this, her skin in this look is also much paler.
Close up of pattern of shortsClose up of accessories. Sorry about the screenshot Hyuna..lol
JUMPSUIT…I THINK..?
GET THE LOOK: TRUST ME YOU DON’T WANT IT!
And finally, the most ridiculously tacky outfit of all. In fact from the front it looks like just your regular everyday jumpsuit…..
UNTIL SHE BENDS DOWN AND TURNS AROUND!!!
Seriously???What is this…THING?!!??!
What the!?!?! This is not a jumpsuit!!!!! This is half a jumpsuit…no this is an APRON that looks like a jumpsuit!!! Don’t let the one billion and one cords to tie up deter you from wearing this apron as you get down and dirty in the kitchen!!
Just…I don’t even…
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