tina kamila

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TREND REPORT: The retro inspired pin-up trend is huge this spring. Not overtly sexy, these modern pin-up looks bring a certain softness and demure feeling. Think pastels, lace, oversize florals and satin. First Row (left to right): Lana Del Rey in Prada, Victoria Beckham in Prada on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar UK May 2012, Dolce & Gabbana in ELLE UK April 2012 Second Row: Dolce & Gabbana in Vogue Australia May 2012, Prada in Vogue Australia May 2012, Dolce & Gabbana in Vogue Spain May 2012. Third Row: Versace in Vogue Italia March 2012, Prada in Harper’s Bazaar Australia March 2012, Prada in Vogue Japan June 2012. Fourth Row: Miu Miu in Vogue Australia May 2012, Prada in Vogue Paris March 2012, Prada in Grazia France April 2012

TREND REPORT: The retro inspired pin-up trend is huge this spring. Not overtly sexy, these modern pin-up looks bring a certain softness and demure feeling. Think pastels, lace, oversize florals and satin.

First Row (left to right): Lana Del Rey in Prada, Victoria Beckham in Prada on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar UK May 2012, Dolce & Gabbana in ELLE UK April 2012 Second Row: Dolce & Gabbana in Vogue Australia May 2012, Prada in Vogue Australia May 2012, Dolce & Gabbana in Vogue Spain May 2012. Third Row: Versace in Vogue Italia March 2012, Prada in Harper’s Bazaar Australia March 2012, Prada in Vogue Japan June 2012. Fourth Row: Miu Miu in Vogue Australia May 2012, Prada in Vogue Paris March 2012, Prada in Grazia France April 2012

 Prada Spring 2012 Rockabilly meets Veronica Lake. So love with this entire collection! The breathtaking satin bodysuits, the flirty pastel pleated colorblock dresses and kitschy 1950’s accessories and prints made it THE show that defined the season.

 Prada Spring 2012

Rockabilly meets Veronica Lake. So love with this entire collection! The breathtaking satin bodysuits, the flirty pastel pleated colorblock dresses and kitschy 1950’s accessories and prints made it THE show that defined the season.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 Very Sophia Loren! Love all the lush florals!

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

Very Sophia Loren! Love all the lush florals!

feb.mar.apr mood boards

Embarassingly long overdue: here are the february, march and april mood boards. Things have been pretty crazy these past few months but I’ve resolved to be more dilligent and consistent with my posts. For all that know me personally, posting anything on the internet (be it pics on facebook or posts on blogs) takes me a criminally long time lol sorzz.

Anyways, for February I focused on graphic midcentury black and white prints mixed with orange accents. Whether it was checkers, graphic florals or spots, anything that made a cool, bold statement caught my eye. As for March I looked at paisleys, a major trend this Spring. Everyone from Jil Sander, Stella McCartney, DVF and Jonathan Saunders are doing it. I love how surprisingly fresh it looks. Say goodbye to those folky, hippie associations! These paisleys are very chic. And for April (and practically everyday of my life lol) I landed on stripes. The ultimate classic print, stripes are always a summer staple. Clean and fuss-free, these stripes exude effortless cool.

Left to Right, Top to Bottom Vintage photo, Strapless gown, 1950’s. Hanneli Mustaparta, hanneli.com. Vintage photo, Girl on the beach, 1950’s. Vintage photo, Striped Umbrella, 1950s. Vintage photo, Striped house dress, 1950’s. Vintage L’Officiel cover, 1950’s. Wallis Simpson, 1940’s. Collezioni Russia March 2012 (Marc by Marc Jacobs).

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Vintage photo, Strapless gown, 1950’s. Hanneli Mustaparta, hanneli.com. Vintage photo, Girl on the beach, 1950’s. Vintage photo, Striped Umbrella, 1950s. Vintage photo, Striped house dress, 1950’s. Vintage L’Officiel cover, 1950’s. Wallis Simpson, 1940’s. Collezioni Russia March 2012 (Marc by Marc Jacobs).

Left to Right, Top to Bottom Hanneli Mustaparta, hanneli.com . Vintage photo, 1960’s. Numero May 2012 (Jil Sander). ELLE UK May 2012 (Stella McCartney). ELLE UK February 2012 (Jonathan Saunders). Vintage photo, 1960’s. Vogue Italy March 2012 (Jil Sander). Vintage Pucci, 1964. Harper’s Bazaar UK Mar 2012 (Jonathan Saunders & DVF). John French photo, 1960’s

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Hanneli Mustaparta, hanneli.com . Vintage photo, 1960’s. Numero May 2012 (Jil Sander). ELLE UK May 2012 (Stella McCartney). ELLE UK February 2012 (Jonathan Saunders). Vintage photo, 1960’s. Vogue Italy March 2012 (Jil Sander). Vintage Pucci, 1964. Harper’s Bazaar UK Mar 2012 (Jonathan Saunders & DVF). John French photo, 1960’s

Top to Bottom, Left to Right Renee Gruau illustration, 1950’s. 1960’s illustration. J. Crew Lifesaver Print Top $198. Harper’s Bazaar Spain May 2012 (Balenciaga). John French photo, early 1960’s. Vintage photo, 1950’s. Vogue Italy March 2012 (Prada). ELLE UK March 2012 (Dior). Vogue March 2012 (Miu Miu)

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Renee Gruau illustration, 1950’s. 1960’s illustration. J. Crew Lifesaver Print Top $198. Harper’s Bazaar Spain May 2012 (Balenciaga). John French photo, early 1960’s. Vintage photo, 1950’s. Vogue Italy March 2012 (Prada). ELLE UK March 2012 (Dior). Vogue March 2012 (Miu Miu)

in the papers: Jan 2012

“In The Papers” is a snapshot of my favorite editorial spreads from various international publications of the month. Its my little way of keeping track and highlighting my favorite inspirational looks as well as creating a handy reference of whats been going on in fashion lately. Hope you enjoy!

january mood board

Yes, I know its february 8th people, but here is my monthly mood board for january. My monthly mood boards are just a little taste of things that have caught my eye recently as well as things that are inspiring my designs at the moment. Check back for february which is coming soon. I promise to post this one on time! :-)

vintage shopping in willie b.

Because of the holiday earlier this week, many of us were lucky enough to have a day off. While some stayed in to avoid the frigid temperatures, i decided to take a leisurely stroll over to williamsburg, which in my opinion, is one of the best neighborhoods in the city to uncover rare vintage gems. Needless to say, as a designer, I go mad for vintage. But its always been the past life and story that is embedded in every single vintage piece that enchants me. I try to imagine the people who wore these things and where they wore them. Perhaps that lovely pair of 1960’s pink satin pumps were worn on a first date in a smoky jazz club in the lower east side, or maybe that chic 60’s wool skirt was worn by a nervous young woman on her first day of university. Its a very romantic and whimsical notion but sadly these stories will remain hidden away forever, in all likelihood never to be revealed to us today.