So Lady Gaga Has Released The Music Video For 'Applause'...

 

So incase you live under a rock - or merely don’t live your entire existence on Twitter, Lady Gaga has released the music video for her new single ‘Applause’. The video, directed by fashion photography duo, Inez & Vinoodh, showcases Gaga in various guises, from a David Bowie -esque androgyny look, to embodying a Beatnik performance artist (which was my favourite portrayal in the video personally).

The concept of art is heavily influenced in the visual, and although the video is in typical Gaga wacky fashion, for me it lacks something. The video almost comes across as quite random for me. While ‘Applause’ is your catchy, run-of-the-mill EDM track, the video for me needed to be spectacular in order to boost the track to another stratosphere.

This may be a new ‘era’ for Gaga, but the music is still exactly the same. This isn't exactly surprising, revolutionary news, but I still feel a tad of disappointment. I guess Gaga has already met her peak musically and even visually.

Hopefully when Gaga performs ‘Applause’ live at the MTV VMA’s she’ll give us something else to work it, because, honey, this isn’t it.

 

See the video below. Thoughts?

Chloë, My Love

I may have already said this, like, a million times, but Chloë Sevigny is one of the coolest people on Planet Earth. Period.

Turns out, her fifth collection for Opening Ceremony is not too bad, either. The latest collaboration between the 90s fashion icon and the coveted American brand is all teenage angst and nostalgia and, well, me, aged 15. And I totally love it!

It’s also quite obvious that the garments heavily reflect Ms Sevigny's personal style, which, I guess, makes them even more desirable for Chloëholics like myself. Yeah, definitely not complaining.

Here are some of my favourite A/W 2013 pieces:

What do you think of Chloë's latest collection for Opening Ceremony? 

Maison Martin Margiela And Couture

 

Can I just have everything, please?



Jourdan Dunn for Russh Magazine June/July 2013

With the current hype surrounding another British model who is over-exposed and highly publicised (cough, cough Cara), it was a great pleasure to see Jourdan Dunn get some shine on the June/July 2013 cover of Russh Magazine.

Jourdan is the first black model to cover the Australian publication, and she looks amazing in the 90s inspired editorial wearing looks from Calvin Klein, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ksubi and J.W. Anderson. Take a look at the rest of the editorial below.

Givenchy, Amanda Seyfried And Flower Power

So this might be old news, BUT – how freakishly insane is Amanda Seyfried’s Givenchy campaign?!? I absolutely hated the perfume one (seriously, ugh), but this new ad is clearly one of those ‘wow’ and ‘who-knew-she-could-do-high-fashion’ moments. The hair, the makeup, the intense look – everything is just perfect. Good job, girl! 

 Interestingly, Carine Roitfeld, who did the styling, and her daughter, Julia, also star in the A/W 2013-14 campaign, and even though they, too, look great, the Roitfelds' presence in these particular shots seems a bit too random to me. According to Riccardo Tisci, these people are his 'family'. Oh, well... I guess that does (kind of) explain a thing or two.

After seeing these images, I felt like I had to go back to the whole collection and admire it for its intricate yet grungy beauty - once again.

It's no secret that I have a huge, long-standing obsession with all things floral, so most of these garments are basically heaven to me - especially the ones with the baby pink rose print. Yeaaahhhh, that one. And don't even get me started on the hair.

Wish List

A girl can dream.

1. TOPSHOP: Red Floral Tea Dress

2. BALENCIAGA: Florabotanica Eau De Parfum

3. ZARA: Pointed Slingback Shoes With Pattern

4. Retro Skittles Alarm Clock

5. ESTEE LAUDER: Pure Color Sheer RollerGloss in 02

6. ZARA: Wallet With Beading And Embroidery

7. RIFLE PAPER: Botanical Rose Journal

8. URBAN OUTFITTERS: Floral Cushion Cover

9. TOPSHOP: Tattoo Floral Tea Dress

10. MANGO: Stone Ring

Kate Bosworth + Topshop? Yes, Please

 

Kate, Kate, Kate.

Miss Bosworth is a summery gorgeousness in the latest Topshop film shot once again by her fiancée and Big Sur director, Michael Polish. The American actress models garments from her second, festival-themed collaboration with the high street brand, and I literally could not stop pressing the play button again and again. And again.

Check out the video and more beautiful stills below.

Shop the collection here.



Beyoncé Who? Solange Covers Complex And Releases An Awesome New Single.

 

Life for Solange Knowles is pretty sweet right now. Between announcing her new record label, 'Saint Records', her debut Cannes appearance and critically acclaimed EP 'True', Solo is really coming into her own - and looks fucking amazing while doing so. The 26-year-old singer covers Complex's June/July 2013 issue and looks pretty foxy in an array of swimsuits, sky-high stilettos, crop tops and leather hot pants. And, of course, that kick ass signature 'fro of hers. Check out the rest of the editorial below.

 

 

 

 

 

Solange also released a remix of her song 'Looks Good With Trouble' featuring acclaimed rapper-of-the moment Kendrick Lamar. Definitely worth a listen.

Cannes 2013. Best Dressed: Opening Ceremony

Five gorgeous women managed to impress me with their chic and appropriately attention-grabbing gowns at the (super) star-studded opening ceremony of the 66^th annual Cannes Film Festival (and, no, Cara was not one of them).

Carey Mulligan (pictured here with Baz Luhrmann) looked ravishing in a cream Dior gown. Favourite look of the night.  

I’ve always admired Nicole Kidman’s red carpet style, and this time was no exception. Another Dior winner.

Isla Fisher looked beautiful in Oscar de la Renta. Lovely hair too.

British actress Naomie Harris in Calvin Klein. Love, love, love this dress.

Cindy Crawford in a plunging Roberto Cavalli gown. Take note, supermodel wannabes.

Images via stylebistro.com.