Fashion

The Wait is Over

12 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
The Wait is Over

Wow… Isn’t this right the moment you had been expecting for the last…mmm, year? I know, it’s been a long wait but the good news is, the wait is over! In a new display of unprecedented avant-gardism, here we are, joining Instagram now! I mean, NOW. How avant-garde is that? I can’t even believe...
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Mollusk Shop: Surf Spirit in Venice Beach

11 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Mollusk Shop: Surf Spirit in Venice Beach

Among hordes of tourists, baywatchers, surfers, wonderskaters and the rest of the miscellaneous amalgam, Mollusk Shop is the place to find the perfect souvenir when visiting Venice Beach. You can read my article about this amazing surf shop in Absolut Mode Society. ———- Entre hordas de turistas, baywatchers, surferos, prodigios en monopatín y demás amalgama variopinta, Mollusk...
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Delicious handmade jewelry by Sophie Monet

10 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Delicious handmade jewelry by Sophie Monet

Inspired by nature and art, Sophie Monet decided to create her own handmade jewelry line three years ago in her father’s woodshop. Since then, Sophie develops her creations through an almost sculptural process, combining wood with precious stones and metals, giving shape to some delicious and slightly rustic pieces. ———- Inspirada por el arte y...
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About Arianne Studio & Store Opening

6 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
About Arianne Studio & Store Opening

This Friday, September 7th, shoe label About Arianne opens the doors of its shop-studio at C/Esquirol nº5 in Barcelona. The perfect chance for trying on and getting one of her amazing shoes! By now, I am already adding it to the list of places I have to visit when I go to Barcelona next Xmas. ———- Este viernes...
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Juan Vidal S/S 13 – Candela

5 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Juan Vidal S/S 13 – Candela

“Candela dances, Candela burns, Candela enlightens and Candela loves. Candela is fire, a nocturnal animal intoxicated with different and unusual rhythms. Agitated mix between Latin America and the Pacific, tropical volcanic spirit only pacified by soft Caribbean melodies.” Last Sunday, designer Juan Vidal presented his newest collection for next summer, under the name of...
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Minimale Animale – Resort 12

5 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Minimale Animale – Resort 12

We always feel kind of reluctant in here when it comes to let summer go by so, if possible, we try to extend it till the weather itself says enough is enough. Actually, this is much easier in California than during my periods in Germany. Cassandra Kellogg is the designer and stylist behind the...
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Street Coolhunting: Intricate Nail Art in Black

4 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Street Coolhunting: Intricate Nail Art in Black

I have never been a huge fan of way-too-elaborated manicures, to be sincere. There was a time, during my days at high school, in which I could spend the spare time between one class and the next one drawing tropical fishes in my uncomplaining -always volunteering- classmate but that was a long -believe me,...
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Lady Dior – A Documentary with Marion Cotillard

3 Septiembre, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Lady Dior – A Documentary with Marion Cotillard

After the five short-films in which the French maison presented its already iconic Lady Dior before, actress Marion Cotillard visits now the ateliers and the most representative locations in the house’s history for a web documentary that you can start discovering now, exclusively, on Dior Mag. ———– Tras los cinco cortometrajes con los que la casa...
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Opulence and Vacancy – Jewelry by Laura Lombardi A/W 12/13

29 Agosto, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Opulence and Vacancy – Jewelry by Laura Lombardi A/W 12/13

Laura Lombardi, one of our favorite jewelry labels, is bringing us from Chigado a new collection this season, managing to delight us, once again, with a beautiful series of handmade pieces, using vintage or repurposed materials. “The inspiration for my Autumn/Winter collection comes from my most recent trip to Italy. I was interested...
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Martin Lamothe S/S 13 – In the Making!

28 Agosto, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Martin Lamothe S/S 13 – In the Making!

I can be quite certain, even before seeing any detail about it, that the new collection by Martin Lamothe is going to be amazing because Elena Martin, the designer behind the brand, has already set some precedents in previous occasions and because hers is, no doubt, one of the most strong, conceptualized and consistent...
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Coveting Now: Uweza Necklaces by Kora

27 Agosto, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Coveting Now: Uweza Necklaces by Kora

Feeling like doing some shopping? What about helping a good cause while getting a beautiful piece of jewelry in exchange? Kora is a jewelry label I first discovered at COUER Tradeshow in L.A. some months ago. All their pieces are created in Africa together with local artisans, reusing local and sustainable materials. One of...
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A Mix & Match Festival of Prints by Lala Berlin

24 Agosto, 2012
By Tamara Martin
A Mix & Match Festival of Prints by Lala Berlin

I am not really sure when the weather will be kind of fine in here as to wear the latest collection by Iranian designer -based in Germany’s capital- Lala Berlin, although it seems easier not to be bothered about saying goodbye to nice weather when you have options as amazing as this one to...
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NYC Street Style: Floral Printed Dress and Green Crochet Bag

22 Agosto, 2012
By Tamara Martin
NYC Street Style: Floral Printed Dress and Green Crochet Bag

Ped xing coolhunting has become one of my unexpected specialties these days in New York; that is the good thing about visiting a place for the second time, that you can actually stop looking up there from time to time and discover new amazing details that the first-time visitor has no time to see...
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Jean-François Lepage exhibition at Hauser + Hauser

21 Agosto, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Jean-François Lepage exhibition at Hauser + Hauser

Impossible not to love the net when, all of a sudden, you discover projects like Hauser + Hauser, a Switzerland-based online gallery that brings you, just with one click, amazing exhibitions you can visit any day, any time, with no lines nor waits. Through next September, 22nd you can discover the works by French...
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‘Desertion’ – Eastpak by Wood Wood A/W 12/13

25 Julio, 2012
By Tamara Martin
‘Desertion’ – Eastpak by Wood Wood A/W 12/13

Natural materials and sandy colors rule Desertion, the new collaboration between the brand Eastpak and the designer-trio behind Danish label Wood Wood. Inspired by desert landscapes, their adventurous-spirited proposal of accessories takes shape in suede, tanned leather and waxed canvas -with little folk-like geometric motifs- and represents the new backpacker cool raised to the...
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Meet my new -best friend- Multicolor Beaded Pouch

6 Julio, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Meet my new -best friend- Multicolor Beaded Pouch

Not only with flowers did my friends surprised my on my birthday. Among all the amazing presents there was also this little clutch -that can work as a wallet, too-, all covered with multicolor beads by Jasper & Jeera, which has by now already become my inseparable companion. You can find it at Anthropologie. ———- No...
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ASOS High Summer Collection Presentation in West Hollywood

5 Julio, 2012
By Tamara Martin
ASOS High Summer Collection Presentation in West Hollywood

A couple of weeks ago, ASOS presented their High Summer collection -already available at their website- at the exclusive Soho House in West Hollywood. The beautiful selection included a wide range of perfect summer dresses, covered in shiny and multicolor beads and sequins; soft pale colors, flowers and lace were also there to end...
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A Summer in White by Claudia Ligari

2 Julio, 2012
By Tamara Martin
A Summer in White by Claudia Ligari

The designs by Claudia Ligari -Italian designer based in London at the moment- represent a new studio of androginity wrapped in a particular halo of femininity and sensuality. Her polished and futuristic lines for this summer -all in categorical shades of white- give shape to architectonic silhouettes that not always follow the rule of...
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The Unsuccessful Neon Summer Touch

26 Junio, 2012
By Tamara Martin
The Unsuccessful Neon Summer Touch

I found the perfect necklace for this summer at Zara. Short but bold, with bright yellow neon stones: one of those pieces that, once you are wearing it, there’s little less you may need. It looked so fresh, summery and perfect to me that without even thinking much about it I grabbed it, took...
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Coveting Now: Alice – The perfect two-tone bag by Chloé

13 Junio, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Coveting Now: Alice – The perfect two-tone bag by Chloé

Two-toned and inspired in the 70s, Alice is the new amazing proposal by French maison Chloé for next Fall/Winter 12/13. The texture and colour mix and the sport-chic mood score points to made, out of it, the latest must-have of the season. ———– Bicolor e inspirado en los años 70, Alice es la nueva propuesta ineludible...
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