PJ Harvey in Q Magazine & Cover Of Magic Revue Pop Moderne

 

 

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Cuddly Furs

Monday sun is up and going, but still, winter is kicking our butts. so don't let the sun fool you! Here is a set of lush warm huggable furs we are drooling over… “STREET WEAR”

Cute little fur jacket from 2000000fragments

Haute fur boots from Jeffery Campbell                           Kim Kardashian wearing a one shoulder fur shrug---> Haute!

Credits: Photos: TokyoFashions.com, Nastygals.com, Google images

JUICY JEWELRY Of Miss Mae Couture

Juicy Jewelry of Miss Mae Couture

By: Najaam Lee

It’s after 5pm on the east coast, a day filled with bitter weather of snow and ice and dropping temperatures, the sun just went down as I picked up my cell phone to do an interview in California. I have wanted to do this interview for a while after seeing her amazing work online. Lovely cut stone pieces with sea shells, pearls, feathers, and other natural elements designed and arranged into earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more. These are beautiful works of ‘wearable art’. I’m speaking about jewellery designer, Mae Barkley of Miss Mae Couture. As she answered, I asked her how the weather there is and she said “...the skies are a topaz blue...” Based on her description I knew this was no ordinary artist and I was in for a treat!

MAE, you are living in Beverly Hills, California. Where are you originally from?

I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota

What did you do before becoming a jewellery designer?

I’m a Model, and have been in the fashion industry for some time, modelling for catalogues, runway, hair and tradeshows, plus various local companies. I’m also a singer/songwriter; and an Equestrian.

How did you get started in making jewellery?

Ever since I was a little girl, I loved fashion and creating things like paper dolls to accessories; and have such a connection with nature and the outdoors. I attended an art and design university in Miami, Florida for 2 years, and took part in many projects and events the school had before I was expelled.

WHAT?!!! What happened?

The school held a competition in conjunction with Air France. The concept for this was “Sustainability” and you had to submit a drawing of your idea of what you will do a year in advance. I was advised by the head of the fashion department not to create this piece because of the controversial nature of the buckle on the belt; it was a fake brass pistol. I decided to go ahead and design it because this was my artistic translation of the concept. To me, our country was established with guns and denim, and so I created the belt.

 

It is composed of brass, leather, denim, vintage beading and chains. Each year, the competition was held at a different school, and when we designed our pieces, we did not know where it would be. So for that year, the showing was held at Oklahoma State University… and get this… their school’s mascot is “Pistol Pete!!!”

This sounds so similar to another famous artist who stood by his artistic vision, Andy Warhol. What did you walk away with from that experience?

I think the idea of being a designer is that you have to have a sense, almost psychic, to know what the public will want even a year in advance and continue to create it.

Tell me, what are your favourite mediums to work with? What’s your inspiration?

I like stones- rough, or polished and cut. Beading allows me design freedom, and when I get the pieces in my hands, I feel out the creation and start in a very raw manner. I like stones because of their healing properties; the fact that wearing them on your skin can unblock chakras and create a healthy energy from the magnetic vibration of different stones. The sheer beauty of organic material, I find very sensual and feminine. Mother earth is a part of all I create. I love the outdoors, being in nature, which is also why I keep a thoroughbred. It’s that connection which brings my designs together.

I agree, the energy I received from your necklaces in the photos was very strong, very vibrant. It’s like you create them for specific person or theme, and they hold a magnetic quality that’s kind of indescribable.

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Right! Silk and leather are important elements in my line as well. I use a lot of shell and pearls in my collection ... they represent the goddess, such as the Goddess Aphrodite, the sea and the life giving force of Yin energy, so emanating the feminine in my line to exalt and reflect the sensuality and health of women is a major component of all the organic and natural elements the Miss Mae Couture line is composed of.

Who wears Miss Mae Couture?

From pre-teens to women in their (50s) fifties; as well as several celebrity clients, Tori Spelling, Janice Dickinson, the ladies of Desperate Housewives (Eva Longoria and Teri Hatcher each own a piece), Sharon Stone. It’s for women that like to be noticed.

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Where can our readers purchase your beautiful jewellery?

They can go to www.missmae.com . I can be contacted for commissioned pieces or through Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenMissMae   where I have my current collection. I am “couture” meaning one of a kind and handmade, therefore my collection holds about 20 pieces or so every season, and the collection changes constantly. I enjoy creating with a ''theme'' for charity events and private collectors.

Where do you see Miss Mae Couture in the next 5 years?

I’d like to expand Miss Mae Couture to reach more people across the country and to participate in more fundraising events.

It was such a pleasure speaking with you Mae, thank you for this opportunity to interview you and on behalf of GOSH! About and the Vedic Image Group, we wish you much success in your design company.

Photo Credits: Miss Mae Couture, Mae Barkley

Article by GOSH! About and Vedic Image Group

 

 

 

 

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Wrap of Berlin Fashion Week 2011 A/W

Thank you for allowing us to bring great fashion designs and inspirations to everyone following GOSH!! I love the fact that in other parts of the world than the staple fashion dominants, that we can bring a new freshness and another point of view in our fashion world.

Please stay tuned to more Fashion Week Shows happening the next few weeks, plus some interviews from new and innovative designers too!

Thank you!

Parsival Cserer Fashion Show- Berlin Fashion Week 2011 A/W

This collection is so beautifully designed with a unique geometric designs on each piece. very elegant from day to evening for your winter months! Very tastefully done, that I will be seeking out for myself!
Credit: BerlinFashion.TV

Vladimir Karaleev: Berlin Fashion Week 2011 A/W

Credit: BerlinFashion.TV

Keri Hilson’s Winter T

In a beautiful chocolate brown Turtleneck, with a chain rope design, very nice and beautiful for the cold winter weather we are having in the Northeast and all around the country. Check your local Macy or Nordstrom's for your copy!

 

Credits: Photo- Caulfield/Getty

Keri Hilson: 'I want my music to make young women feel powerful'

JULIA STARP - Berlin Fashion Week A/W 2011

This collection is by Julia Starp. Great mix of Autumn colours with fun and playful jackets and small coats. She also previewed a few menswear pieces.

Credits: Video. Courtesy of 8MILLIMEDIA

ALLUDE- Berlin Fashion Week A/W 2011

This collection is by Allude. Tell us your thoughts on this collection.

Credits: Video. Courtesy of IMG Fashion / InDigital

DAWID TOMASZEWSKI - Berlin Fashion Week A/W 2011

This is Dawid Tomaszewski collection. Soft, fluid, air in his pieces as well it carried a tamed and tailored structure on some of the shift dresses. The inspiration of birds with the many feather yet subtle details he captured. He used a few prints on the off the shoulders/empire dresses. This collection carries a late 1800 appeal to the early 1920s.. it captures a sense of freedom in the out doors. Watch the video now and your feedback is welcomed!

Credits: Video

Courtesy of IMG Fashion / InDigital

Guido Maria Kretschmer - Berlin Fashion Week A/W 2011

Guido rocked the fashion house with this beautifully tailored collection. loads of fun pieces, with sparkles and shimmer. Definitely some Oscar pieces in this collection for many Celebrity clients. The coats and jackets held such feminine detail and flare. Daphne Guinness, I see some outerwear for you too chica.  Anyways, be sure to watch the video now! your feedback is always welcomed :)

A.F. Vandevorst Berlin FW2011

Below are some still shots from the A.Friend show of A.F. Vandevorst. The video for his show is posted yesterday just below for your viewing.

 

 

 

BALTIC FASHION CATWALK DURING BERLIN FASHION WEEK 2011

During the Berlin Fashion Festivities, different designers from the Baltic Sea Region also presented some of the most interesting fashions, displaying how creative fashion people are from the Baltic countries can be. And from the still shots below, many pieces are are put together like a puzzle structure and pops of colour in many areas, overall I think their presentation was refreshing, oceanic like. What do you think?

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BALTIC FASHION CATWALK DURING BERLIN FASHION WEEK Photo 18

Moga e Mago- Berlin Fashion Week 2011

Ok!!! I want this collection. Basically nude cat suits with feathers? NO!!!! Its way more than that. Its freedom in FLIGHT! being free in your own skin. Great design pieces, that I would want for sure! Its only day one!

Moga e Mago Fashion Show Jan 2011 from modabot on Vimeo.

MOON- Berlin Fashion Week 2011

I am liking MOON. This shows a direction in future wear. Many of the pieces light up/ creating their own pattern or unique design. I would like to see more from this designer for sure!

MOON Berlin Show Jan 2011 from modabot on Vimeo.

ROCIO- Berlin Fashion Week 2011

Interesting cuts and movements of fabric in the Rocio show!

Rocio Show Berlin January 2011 from modabot on Vimeo.

Von Bardonitz- Berlin Fashion Week 2011

From this collection, I can see some of the Cast of SKINS wearing a few of these pieces! What do you think?

Von Bardonitz Show Berlin January 2011 from modabot on Vimeo.

A. Friend- BERLIN FASHION WEEK

 

Ricardo Ramos- Berlin Fashion Week 2011

And we’re off!!! Berlin Fashion Week has begun and sooo many designers to show and introduce. So lets start off with Ricardo Ramos to set the stage for what’s to come. This is from the Berlin Fashion Week’s Channel

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Berlin Fashion Week A/W 2011: Mercedes-Benz Campaign Captivated

See how the Campaign image was captured. Featuring Craig McDean- photographer and Super model Karolina Kurkova

Relax On A GOLD COAST FURNITURE

Coming across great design pieces is like finding a piece of gold, it takes time! So you must hold some patience. well today is one of those days, its gloomy, raining, snowing and Cold--- brrrr. I pictured myself on west coast beach with 85^F temperature and I’m lounging on a chaise--- mind you I’m surfing the web while this is happening--- and HauteLook pops up with Gold Coast Furniture. Amazing! If you are seeking luxurious style and comfort ability, and the designs have a Wow- sensation factor, then look no more, for your hotel suite at the top floor is ready! Lets venture in:

I”m sleeping on this one!                                                                                              A little girl would enjoy this one too!

To find out more about Gold Coast Furniture, visit here: http://www.hautelook.com/catalog/5417#

Berlin Fashion Week 2011

Berlin Fashion Week 2011 presented by Mercedes Benz

Shows begin Wednesday 19th of January to Saturday 22nd of January, 2011. I am so excited, can’t wait for the festivities to begin, and bring you the Haute of Germany. Yay!!!

DESIRING RIHANNA’S STYLE!

 

Our new look for GOSH! About … Hope you like it. Tell us what you think!

Be "SpellBound" From JustFabulous. Our Review

Be "SpellBound" From JustFabulous from Vedic Image Group on Vimeo.

Be "SpellBound" From JustFabulous on Vimeo

CES 2011: Lady Gaga unveils a Polaroid photo sunglasses, printer and camera

 

Jacquelyn Jablonski Is Skater Chic For John Galliano Spring 2011

If you’re hitting the ramps or the beach this warm season, then you’d want to dress in Galliano 2011 for sure! Both guys and girls will love the many pieces you can add or remove from his collection and look totally chic! Melts of urban colours with pops of brights. Rugged yet sexy to break into this spring. Textured of jeans layered with cotton pieces and silk dresses & skirts. For the guys shirt or no shirt is fine, just make sure your chest is ripped just as you rip the ramps and the surf!