Kurt Geiger Technicolours

My most favorite pass time in the world? Playing with all the colors in my Pantone book. I'd like to think Kurt Geiger likes to do this too, because the Technicolours SS11 collection just blew me away! Dazzling Yellows, Zesty Oranges, Bubbly Pinks, Deep Purples, Contrasting block colours...Pffew! Let me catch my breath...

As well as his own highly successful brands of Kurt Geiger, KG by Kurt Geiger, Miss KG, Carvela, Solea and Fashionistas, Kurt Geiger has the broadest portfolio of luxury designer shoe brands in Europe. He is the largest retailer of Gucci and Prada in Europe and has a strong relationship with luxury brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs, Tod’s, Paul Smith, Edward Green, Church’s, John Lobb and Christian Louboutin. Come on! This is like candy covered heaven with rainbow sprinkles for me! Even though I only own two pairs of designer shoes from Miu Miu and Marc By Marc Jacobs (and I don't even dare to put them on my feet and go outside, because in my worst dream it would rain, snow and get muddy within 5 minutes of stepping out of my front door), my fantasy of owning these baby's below people... Is becoming an obsession..Another one!



You can clearly see he got his inspiration from the late 60's and early 70's, platform sandals in bright and bold acid colours. The nice heel detailing and the use of the natural materials like raffia and cork are one of the key trends visible in this collection. Dear Kurt, keep these wonderful shoes coming, because as long as there are women, the love for shoes will remain.



On Kurt Geiger's trendreport you can see his summer colours and browse around the Lookbook too.

And ladies do remember, the best pieces are gone before you know! So be fast and swift.

Oh Fuck! You Just Crushed The Entire Lilliput Village

The The Ballet Cats are some kind of mystery.. Oh yes they are. Trying to get on their website almost takes you half a day, and when you finally get there.....it shuts down! But that does not keep me from telling you about them, because I have been loving The Ballet Cats for quit a while... So I try and I try, and it worked! I got on the website, were the opening begins with a short film. Quit bizarre and lovely (I wish it lasted more then 2 minutes, gimme more!).

The Balletcats is a clothing label and schizophrenic world, started in 2008, of Jordan Marzuki, The September 16th 1987 Jakarta - Indonesian borned visual artist, graphic designer, Lasalle College Internatioal Jakarta graduates and full time cat snob with the help from Fatriana Zukhra.

The world of The Balletcats described as dark fairy tale that taking part on the odd side of human everyday life and the innocence of living animals. Getting their inspiration from all of my big hero's! Hayao Miyazaki, Coen Brothers & Quentin Tarantino.. Come on, this is a label doomed to succeed!

A small Tee project, dedicated to the host of Bizarre Food, Andrew Zimmern, who eats almost everything from cockroaches to worm pretzels... Yum Yummy in my Tummy!




You Wear Carrot Rabbit Wear You



Rabbit changed all the files to his own fucking lunatic photograph. We don't know what his purpose is


Carrot Rabbit and Friends t shirt



Carrot Rabbit loves kids, very much, very, very, very much. They play, sing, karaoke, and cook. He's about to unveil Carrot Rabbit Land, just for kids, because, boy, does he love kids.


SugaRush loves Carrot Rabbit too, how creepy he may be. And Carrot Rabbit helps you too.. With mental disorders, insecurities and many more... So just ask him, really!



Remember, There is nothing better in the world than let the world know your problem and laugh on you and kill yourself.

Camilla Loves Dresses

Camilla Franks from Australia makes me happy! She makes me smile, and feel warm from the inside out!

Camilla creates beautiful play suits, reversible coats, camisoles, maxi dresses, drawstring dresses, sequined mini tanks, leggings, shoes and accessories. And everything makes you want to sell your own husband/boyfriend to buy one of these designs! The colors and prints are enchanting and fun at the same time.

And another plus! She designs for all sizes and ages (she does, me likey!) so even I can find my perfect outfit, how small I may be people, how small I may be...

Can't wait to see her Woodstock Autumn/Winter collection though... It’s all about dark monochromatic silhouettes, layering chunky knitted jumpers with billowing dresses, leather leggings and wedges for a gypsy, earthy and hippie looks, but still with the brands iconic color full designs...

I'm not a big fan of loving a designer, because a celebrity starts wearing it. See short letter below:

Dear Famous person,

Because you are 'famous', it does not mean you (or you stylist) have any taste.

Kind Regards,

Lleta v. Gom

But my all time favorite, Gwen Stefani, does love her some Camilla. Need I say more?!

Collection L'ETRANGE







Collection Pandora






Collection Nümph






Collection Shadow






Collection Chimera

Christoph Niemann.. Yesmann!

Christoph Niemann is a great example of an illustrator/graphic designer, that creates images that are simple and clear. He clearly thought it true, but almost trough the eyes of a little boy...

After his studies in Germany he moved to New York City in 1997. His work has appeared on the covers of The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, and has won awards from AIGA, the Art Directors Club and American Illustration. He is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale.

Since July 2008, Niemann has been writing and illustrating the whimsical Abstract City, a New York Times blog.

That sounds exciting! Doesn't it?... Uh mm well, I must say that I am more of a visual girl, so if it's love at first sight, it is probably not only me that found a 'new crush'. I don't always read everything about everyone, so I said it!

I'm also not some kind of 'know it all' when it comes to new developments in the world we know as 'Internet', like a new browser (I do know what that means!). Christoph made a short animation for 'Chrome Google Browser', for all 'Lleta's' in the world. And I must say, after this, I felt more... smart (you know! Internet smart..just sayin')... You and your Browser




Here are some of my favorites!

Jim's Skull Obsession

It seems like skulls are sticking to us like glue, don't they? It is a strange kind of obsession we have with the remains of the dead... I have to admit that I am one of you! It doesn't really add up with my other obsession, Hello Kitty... But hey! Who cares, I'm a strange little girl (so I hear, even from my own parents). But this is not why I started this story, I started this story because of Jim!

Jim is a guy, a guy with an obsession. An obsession that just grew and grew (unlike me), and resulted in some kind of weird art, that really caught my attention! Jim traveled most of the world for inspiration, from New Zea land to New Hebrids, and discovers Australia, India, Hong Kong and so on. You might call him, a well traveled kind of guy wouldn't you? I would...

In the 1980's he creates his first skulls. His vocation is now revealed, and will never leave him.



I was really drawn to these color full skulls. Jim's skulls keep you amazed, looking and finding more little details of real craftsmanship. And may I say, the color combination's are beau-ti-ful!





These pieces are more organic. His color use is natural and more detailed.





My favorite (almost, I don't know which one to love more to be honest!)



I can't promise you I won't post more about skulls and bones (and all other parts I might have forgotten to mention). But I do promise you...uhm... To keep posting more of my favorite findings, about everything that makes me (almost) not want to share it!

CUTUPCOLLECTIF

It would be hard not to follow with curiosity what CUT UP COLLECTIF CUT UP COLLECTIF will do next, their posts are normally jaw dropping in some way or another, even though I have been to busy to do anything lately! I do make time to check out their page on Facebook, 'Cut Up Collectif'.



CUT UP COLLECTIF is a fusion of 3 creative girls: 2 fashion designers and a make up artist Sylvia, Noémie, Nadjma based in Brussels. And they are here to present the reflection of their styles..



Two of the three: Sylvia & Noémie

This talented group of girls inspire me allot! This is a good example of a strong collaboration of 3 style freaks, that make you want to go outside your little box and explore. They really do take the imagination to a different place. From make-up inspired by the African culture to renowned photographers like Brassai. They find the beauty in every culture and make it their own.

These busy litle bees also have a great blog www.cutupcollectif.tumblr.com

I will stop bragging about them (for now..!) Keep your eagle-eye on CUT UP COLLECTIF' projects people, because you do not want to miss them (serious... for real..)

And so my first post of 2011 ends here people!

Strawberry Earth Wonderland

Mette and Ikenna kicked some but! Yes they did! The first edition of Strawberry Earth Wonderland was sold out and a huge success!

What is Strawberry Earth Wonderland you might think? It is an international event combining Eco fashion, art and music. Another big event and this time in the old newspaper building 'TROUW'. What a great location this was too!



I asked my good friend Eva van Liempt to start a small collection of accessories with me, and combining our different styles. And our inspiration was...? Do I really have to tell you again? I guess I do, BOWS! Bows everywhere, so many bows that we lost track of all our designs and minds... But what a collection we ended up with. It was almost a shame to sell some of our lovely Eco-bows :-(... But the reactions we got on our collection, made up for all the heartache (ow how dramatic, I know!) We even got to do some great interviews, pose like we never posed before for some pictures, exchanged a truckload of business cards and even had time for some lame jokes and bathroom breaks.





Strawberry Earth also loves bringing new artists here for their events, and this time they did it again, The Amplifetes! A brand new 4-piece band from Sweden who totally rocked (like us) and made sitting next to our stand difficult! What a shame..

But we were not the only 'great label' (and with 'great label' I do mean SugaRush & Madame Papillon) exhibiting there. Strawberry Earth also invited some very very nice fashion and beauty labels from all over Europe and some of their creative friends to exhibit their designs and art work. You can see who was their for this event on www.strawberryearth.com. Do check this out, because even though this happened 2 weeks ago, they will be rocking another big venue with this event next year!



Little exposure in 'Het Parool'.


Keep your eyes and ears open. And don't forget..... SugaRush and Madame Papillon will be back!

See Ya!

Ice Ice Baby!

The 'Ice Ice Baby' necklaces with a cute little popsicle. Just love it! They will be available in a few weeks!

O, and off the subject: if you make a top ten of summersongs 2010, please put Vanilla Ice in that list... You know me ;)...

The Dutch Environmental Film Festival

Yes people, it is all over... You missed some crazy days presented by our own Strawberry Earth! The Dutch Environmental Film Festival!

The 3th of June is were it all began.. Studio K opened their doors for the first environmental films, Lantaren Venster couldn't wait for the 4th of June but Studio K signed up for two days of international films to remember, they prepared themselves for another Strawberry Earth night on the 5th of June and, went all out! Strawberry cocktails, Food Jazz & DJ's, Rosie and the Cupcake Factory, Join the Pipe, Lucy Love, DJs Lowriders and more! You know I can go on and on, so sorry...

See more on http://strawberryearth.com/deff/programme/june-3/


FEED ME!

And to close this big event with a big bang! Strawberry Earth had a very special night in store for 100 exclusive guests at Hotel de Goudfazant. The initiators of The Dutch Environmental Film Festival 2010 (Strawberry Earth) had hand picked the people they think are capable of making a difference to the planet's future.



From trend setting young artists, designers musicians and bloggers to experienced hands from the green and business scenes, all the guests were presented a memorable Award Dinner.

And ofcourse, the moment of the night was the announcement of who had won the very first Golden Strawberry Award for best film during the festival... DIVE! - Dumpster diving in LA. Please watch this short film! http://www.divethefilm.com/




AWARD?

But where did that gorgeous peace of art come from? designed by yours truly, SugaRush! A project I put all my heart and soul in (and some blood, sweat and allot of tears) but it was all worthit. I mean can you say NO! to Ikenna and Mette? I created a golden origami strawberry made with all organic
materials.




THE KABLIKINOV EFFECT

Short film made by Sandder Lanen. I can't say too much about this eco-thriller other than that it will knock your socks off.

World Premiere at The Dutch Environmental Film Festival! from Strawberry Earth on Vimeo.

You can find Strawberry Earth on Facebook so 'like' them!

Tieka Twenties

Last week I got a call from Sandder with the question if I wanted to style Tieka and Paulina for a shoot. Everyone knows that Tieka is a very talented poët that has a great obsession with the late twenties. This was a good theme to choose for her next book that is coming up (so please keep your ears and eyes open!)

So with a overload on feathers, strass and pearls we headed to a very nice café near Rembrandtplein that embodied the late twenties! Beautiful fixtures, lovely portraits of people that might have existed or not (no one cares about that anyway) and Bambi-inpsired glass art that made you feel like you were there in the woods making friends with strange looking animals.. But as usual I am drifting off, I'm so sorry (once again).

Again Sandder made some beautiful and dreamy pictures, and we are quite proud of the end result. Hope to do some more styling jobs in the future, and with all the apparel and little treasures I saved up the last few years..it would be a shame not to!

Enjoy!