BLANC IVORY Blog Posts

• KOOL THING
  on Oct 16, 2014 in Outfit
  It has been proven that owning a seriously cool leather jacket is significantly more fulfilling than raising a child to adulthood. Or at least that's what I read on a news website. I'm not really sure if I feel fulfilled right now, but I do feel ecst...
• DAZED & CONFUSED
  on Oct 5, 2014 in CALVIN KLEIN Outfit
  October 1st. 29 degrees Celsius. UNBELIEVABLE. Unbelievable and extremely confusing... wasn't I supposed to be wearing my turtlenecks and leather jacket already?! You can imagine how devastated I am since I'm still unable to wear my fall clothes &...
• WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT HEDI
  on Oct 1, 2014 in Runway
  We really do. I mean, I know a lot of you aren't too fond on Slimane and I understand why you may dislike his work for Yves Saint Laurent, but for SS15 he featured wide brim hats, fluffy coats, leather and platform sandals... and those are only a few...
• SMALL TIME GANGSTER
  on Sep 21, 2014 in LEVI'S Personal
  I've never even been a bandana kind of gal but I'm planning on making up for lost time. The BLANC IVORY editorial team (made up of my Olympus & myself) has collaborated with the local accessories boutique Fufula and I have to say that upon seeing...
• BABY BLUE
  on Sep 16, 2014 in Outfit
  Although I've never been the firmest believer in love at first sight, I think it is safe to say that this old folk (the overalls, that is) fell for each other pretty fast. And if you need proof let me just tell you I have been wearing these for...
• LA PISCINE
  on Sep 10, 2014 in Inspiration
  Oh Penelope, but don't we all?STILLS FROM LA PISCINE (1969), ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES STARRING ALAIN DELON, ROMY SCHNEIDER, MAURICE RONET & JANE BIRKIN VIA MY TUMBLR.
• HANDS UP
  on Sep 5, 2014 in Denim Outfit
  FILED UNDER: OUTFITIf you're having one of those days when you feel totally adventurous and just really want to take a risk when it comes to your style, then denim on denim is certainly the best choice you can make. Just pick a shirt or jacket that i...
• DENIM AND LACE
  on Sep 2, 2014 in Sheinside Wishlist
  FILED UNDER: UNCATEGORIZEDLACE SHORTS 1 | 2, JEANS 1 | 2, SPAGUETTI STRAP JUMPSUIT, CLUTCH, SUNGLASSESCurrently on the hunt for some cool denim & lace items. Sheinside has definitely all I need.
• SWEET XVI
  on Aug 30, 2014 in Outfit Personal
  FILED UNDER: OUTFIT, PERSONALI only had 3 hours of sleep last night & today is my sixteenth birthday so I'm going to have to keep this brief! Last night I was able to attend a Moscow Ballet performance (awesome birthday present from dad), and the...
• DECOLLETAGE
  on Aug 25, 2014 in Massimo Dutti Outfit Zara
  FILED UNDER: OUTFITUnbuttoned is the way to go. Always. Especially if you're like me and only wear a bra when it's absolutely necessary. For the most part, I keep all of my shirts and blouses open to JLo at the 2000 Grammys level, with a lace bralett...
• STAR STAR
  on Aug 20, 2014 in Inspiration Star
  FILED UNDER: INSPIRATIONIt's 12:30 A.M. & I'm sitting in my backyard by myself staring at the stars (I'm typing without looking, duh) while listening to The Rolling Stones drinking ginger ale and wishing I was in some heavenly tropical islan...
• SLIDE
  on Aug 19, 2014 in Birkenstock Outfit Slides
  FILED UNDER: OUTFITRight. So let me tell you guys a few things before you call the #fashun police... firstly,  I've never been one to follow any trends and secondly, I've never ever worn sandals of this style outside of my house. So I don't exac...
• BLACKBERRY
  on Aug 14, 2014 in Personal Persunmall Wishlist
  FILED UNDER: PERSONALSUNGLASSES · DENIM SHORTS · BUCKLE CUT OUT BOOTS · WHITE TEE · RIPPED JEANS · BUTTON-UP SHIRTDenim cut offs, ripped skinny jeans, crisp white button down shirts & cut out boots are items that should belong in everyone's...
• MOSS BY TELLER
  on Aug 13, 2014 in Juergen Teller Kate Moss Models Photography
  FILED UNDER: PHOTOGRAPHYJuergen Teller's portraits of Kate Moss are among my favourite photos of her. Not only because Teller is a terrific photographer but also because he manages to capture Kate in a really special way -- minimal make up, naturally...
• Socks n loafers
  on Aug 5, 2014 in COS Loafers Personal
  FILED UNDER: PERSONALI know it might be too hot to wear mid-calf socks with loafers, but as Icona Pop's most well known and slightly annoying song says; I don't care, I love it. For two reasons, 1: I don't know how to dress appropriately for summer.
• SPLASH
  on Aug 3, 2014 in A Bigger Splash Art David Hockney Pop Art
  FILED UNDER: ARTA few weeks ago I wrote an article on Pop Art & the influence it still haves today in our society for a project a friend of mine is currenttly working on. As I was trying to acquaint myself with more information about the artists...
• When in doubt...
  on Jul 28, 2014 in 90's Outfit Plaid Vintage
  FILED UNDER: OUTFIT...you sneak into your father's wardrobe, steal one of his big old plaid shirts, pair it with your trusty platform shoes and you're good to go. Effortless, comfortable, and so 90's -- if you weren't aware already, I am a littl...
• Mood
  on Jul 23, 2014 in Editorial Lingerie Montana Cox thoughts
  FILED UNDER: EDITORIALThis morning I definitely didn't feel like waking up at 7 A.M., I didn't feel like leaving the comfort of my beloved bed, and I absolutely didn't feel like going to work. All I wanted was to lounge around my room wearing dainty...
• Baby girl
  on Jul 12, 2014 in Inspiration Jane Birkin Paris
  FILED UNDER: INSPIRATIONMy idea of a perfect weekend would be one spent in a place like Paris, with endless supplies of books & macarons, nice cafés and art galleries near my tiny apartment with amazing views, Jane Birkin records to play through...
• Night in
  on Jul 7, 2014 in Art Marlboro Painting Personal
  FILED UNDER: ART, PERSONALI drew and painted this Marlboro cigarette pack during one of those typical nights you really don't feel like going out so you lock yourself in your art studio with 3 bottles of japanese ginger ale and let your imagination r...