Moving

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Old is Always Better is going to continue here, my other blog, together with everything else that inspires me.

Nothing is going to change about the format, and I’m going to keep on updating vintage deals just like before, I just thought it would be better if I keep everything under one huge roof. :)

The Fashion Medley is the ultimate source of inspiration, with informations about new brands & collections, editorials, photography, illustration & collages, detailed trend reports, exhibitions & destinations, red carpet reviews and more…

Hope to see you there! :)

Sugar Code

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Thanks to the pastel revolution emerging firstly from Copenhagen then spreading to New York and reaching its peek with 3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 12 show (then of course spreading the love through Europe from Giorgio Armani to Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin to Givenchy), this summer we can walk around without scratching people’s eyes out. Cotton candies, peppermints or polar mints are the sources of inspiration whereas Skittles are off limits.

With the scala from nude and pale pink to peach, mint to pale blue and lavender; you can layer up as much as you want. Opt for lace or chiffon if you want the ultimate Candy Candy look.

1) Sheer Color Block Pale Blue Kimono Sleeve Deep V Neck Dress (80s) – Auction (current price $41.00)

2) Soft Celadon Twill Shorts (60s) – $28.00

3) 3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 12 Collection

4) Pastel Powder Blue Sailor Bow Tie Skater Dress – Auction (current price AU$19.99)

5) Blush Pink Sheer Lace Cocktail Dress (50s) – $62.00

6) Cropped Button Up Vest in Light Pink – $29.00

7) Satin Watercolor Floral Backless Corset Tie Mini Dress (80s) – $37.49 (or best offer)

8) Thierry Mugler Avant Garde 2 Piece Jacket Skirt Suit (80s) – $795.00 (or best offer)

9) Mint Green Blazer – $29.00

10) Escada Powder Blue High Waisted Suit Pants (90s) – AU$185.00

11) Pastel Petal Mini Heels – $22.00

12) Lilac Chiffon Pleated Collarless Blouse – $25.00

13) Green Lace Deep V Neck Full Skirt Dress (50s) – $164.00

14) Mint Military Overall Romper – AU$55.00 (or best offer)

15) Peach Midi Shirt Dress (70s) – Auction (current price $14.50)

16) Pastel Pink Pappagallo Leather Pumps – $29.00

17) Karl Lagerfeld Blush Silk Blouse with Two Way Collar (80s) – AU$235.00

18) Oversized Pastel Floral Blazer (80s) – $22.00

19) Gianni Versace Powder Blue High Waist Shorts (80s) – AU$220.00

20) Chanel Preppy Pastel Stripe Jumper Dress (90s) – AU$485.00

Color Blocking, Mondrian Style

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Piet Mondrian (March 7, 1872 – February 1, 1944) was a Dutch painter who evolved a non-representational form which he termed Neo-Plasticism. This consisted of white ground, upon which was painted a grid of vertical and horizontal black lines and the three primary colors. Having inspired so many artists and designers, his artwork which he generally named “composition” one after another, can be deemed as one of the most revealing and era defining pieces of history. Yves Saint Laurent is definately no exception to those artists, creating a collection of dresses in 1965 which were basically Mondrian on texture. “That” dress is still displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with the definition : “As the sack dress evolved in the 1960s into the modified form of the shift, Saint Laurent realized that the planarity of the dress was an ideal field for color blocks. Knowing the flat planes of the 1960s canvases achieved by contemporary artists in the lineage of Mondrian, Saint Laurent made the historical case for the artistic sensibility of his time. “

Color blocking has always been a trend in fashion that emerges once in a while since the cubism and pop art movements, and this season is one of them. Of course there are many ways to block your colors – let it be layering or patchworking – but I want to restrict my search to Mondrian style, blocks of color with black stripes:

1) Color Block Oversized Unisex Jumper (80s) – Auction (current price $24.99)

2) Color Block Mohair Batwing Knit Sweater (80s) – $88.00 (or best offer)

3) Patent Leather Handbag with Mondrian Print (60s) – $109.99 (or best offer)

4) Van Eli Mondrian Pump (80s) – $48.00

5) Avant Garde Color Block Angora Sweater Dress – $29.00

6) Oscar de la Renta Jigsaw Color Block Blazer (80s) – AU$245.00

7) Herman Kay Mondrian Wool Coat – $42.00

8) White Color Block Box Cut Knit Slouchy Jumper (80s) – Auction (current price $16.00)

9) Color Block Bold Soft Sweater (80s) – $34.00

10) Primary Color Square Oversize Button Down Shirt (90s) – Auction (current price $14.99)

11) Color Block Box Cut Button Down Shirt (80s) – Auction (current price $26.00)

12) Color Block Angora Sweater (80s) – $23.00

Jumpsuits

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I’m guessing this name is given because of their comfort, yet I find them to be one of the most uncomfortable pieces of clothing in history. Of course the reason of my belief is partially the romper I wore to a rock festival last year; which resulted in me trying to hold it in avoidance of touching anywhere while I was trying to pee naked in those horrifying toilet booths (sorry).

But the moral of the story is ; I wore them despite of knowing that it would be a nightmare for me because they looked AWESOME! Paired with right shoes and accessories, no doubt that you would be the chicest in the room. With the endless flow of jumpsuit stream on the runway of F/W 12 shows, I took it as a chance to pick out my favourite vintage jump jump jumpsuits:

1) Teal & Black Striped 2 Piece Jumpsuit with Belt (80s) – Auction (current price $24.99)

2) Slouchy Ethnic Draped Rayon Jumpsuit (80s) – $78.00 (or best offer)

3) Military Button Pantsuit with Batwing Sleeves (80s) – Auction (current price $25.00)

4) Floral Pocketed Grunge Jumpsuit (80s) – Auction (current price $14.99)

5) Velour Leopard Print Jumpsuit with High Waist and Palazzo Trousers (80s) – $39.00 (or best offer)

6) Snakeskin Biker Leather Jumpsuit – Auction (current price $56.00)

7) Black Deep V Neck Jumpsuit with Sequin Shoulders and Tapered Pants (80s) – Auction (current price $14.99)

8) Black and White Striped Jumpsuit (80s) – $43.00

9) Black and White Structured Futuristic Jumpsuit (80s) – $85.00

10) Geode Violet Iridescent Jumpsuit – $112.00

11) Red Plunging Zip Front Dotted Jumpsuit with Palazzo Pants (70s) – $72.00

12) Black Button Front Jumpsuit with Floral Print and Laced Up Back – $46.00

13) Purple Paisley Jumpsuit – $42.00

Rhinestone Statement Necklaces

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Bling bling long live the king; doesn’t matter if its morning or evening; when you have one of these you won’t need anything!

These beauties make me poetize (and I know that I’m horrible at it) so without much further ado I present to you these lovely vintage rhinestone necklaces (some are handpainted in neon colors, yay!)

1) Hand Painted Crystal Necklace – $48.00

2) Rhinestone Bow Bib Necklace – $14.00

3) Painted Vintage Crystal Necklace – $40.00

4) Rhinestone Necklace with Drape and Sparkly Stones (50s) – $40.00

5) Upcycled Hand Dyed Rhinestone Neon Necklace – $45.00

6) Hand Painted Crystal Necklace – $26.00

7) Art Deco Style Choker Rhinestone Necklace – $22.50