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RED CARPET DAMSELS TO WATCH (OR THEIR MAGICAL TEAMS)

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Gone are the days of a mysterious red carpet allure, blame the social media craze or our immune system. Awareness is hitting its pike with the total knowledge of boob tape, ‘tummy control body shapers’, ‘baking’ and contouring, armpit pads and more. Yet, fascination is still there. Why ? Because at last, we get to know not only the damsels walking the walk, but their fairy Godmothers indeed.

Laura Harrier

Laura Harrier’s latest looks both at the Oscar’s (blue) and the SAG awards (pink) are a head turner and a neck breaker. Both styled by Danielle Nachmani, whom has also been responsible for the magical red carpet transition of Julia Garner . That bright pink lip and flawless glow? Nina Park. Brows on fleek and blue eyeshadow ? Hung Vanngo. Hair magic was stirred by Jennifer Yepez . As for the best part, Laura Harrier teamed up with Red Carpet Green Dress , a sustainable fashion campaign that draws attention to environment causes, alternative and eco friendly supply chains, by challenging the designers to think outside the box. The bespoke blue gown was created in Louis Vuitton’s atelier “with an ethical and eco-responsible approach established with long-time verified suppliers. The gown is made of TARONI SPA blue crepe silk certified by the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS), which is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria” (source @redcarpetgreendress ). Looking forward to witness what Harrier’s team will pull next (lavender please !).

Brie Larson

In comparison to her 2018 SAG’s appearance that was a r̶e̶p̶e̶t̶i̶t̶i̶v̶e̶ Gucci floral gown or her questionable choices with pink, Brie Larson was a striking mermaid turned warrior goddess in her Celine attire at the Oscars. Styled by Samantha McMillen, whom we also to thank for this Alexa Chung perfect Londoner’s look (during a press tour for Captain Marvel). Make up whipped with the help of no other but Nina Park (see Laura Harrier). The mermaid wave whisked by Bruce Scarlett. All in all, this damsel in no distress has gathered all the magic fairies, to look JUUUUST RIGHT. (Pierpaolo Piccioli being one of them).

Gemma Chan

If you are not girl crushing Gemma Chan into oblivion, why on Earth did you even sign up to Instagram in the first place? Her appearances are escalating with the some witchery of Rebecca Corbin-Murray , with an eye for extraordinary looks regardless the catwalk trends. As for make up, Monika Blunder is responsible for the signature (read perfect) cat-eye flick. The hair ? Clariss Anya Rubenstein. Hands on Girl Power when this one is getting ready .

Any ladies you keeping an eye on because fashion 😍?

Cover Letter I had No Guts To Send

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Dear digital team at an over priced, overrated fashion brand,

I am writing to you in regards of the writer-related job listing that I have found in my fat, one thousand three hundred and two letter inbox. The truth to be told, I am writing this desperate cover letter in the comfort of my own couch. You might think this is because :

a. I am a freelancer

b. I am pretending to be a freelancer as I am jobless.

I am concurrently eating a chicken burrito, with an extra guacamole, ordered via a millennial food delivery app, to which I have connected my parents credit card, that was given to me in case of emergencies. Sex And The City is streamed on TV and Carrie Bradshaw, whom I am blaming for my continuous failure as a writer who cannot afford Manolos, is speaking Italian. I am currently residing in Milan with a Latvian resident card and a Russian citizenship, which also means I will be a gigantic pain in the ass to file documents for. Let me make this easier for you: drag my e-mail to the bin, pass the job offer to someone with a simpler resident story to tell.

Shall you actually continue on this painful task of reading, let me brag about a fancy fashion school I was privileged and rich enough to attend. I regret my parents spending the money on such luxury still. But hey, if you would like to see my BA certificate, unlike my student peers, I have actually did not plagiarise on my thesis (true story).

My CV attached below, which I have spent hours perfecting to look more creative than needed, although I am not a graphic designer nor do I aspire to be one, nor should you expect me to be one, is full of ‘content writer’ listings. Signifying that for the last few years I have lost my journalist integrity towards digital wordsmith, whom deliberately misspells and hashtags every third word, diffusing any writing skill left in me with words like ‘squad’ and ‘good vibes’. 

Shall you decide to grant me an interview do not expect me to show up wearing any pieces from your brand (simply cannot afford). Reference letters upon request (not going to happen).

Best,

The Stalker Outside Your Fashion Show

In My Sheets

Let me just Insta story this.

Do you also say it out loud to justify yourself? Or are you one of those kids that have no shame in taking selfies in public spaces? (hats off to those bloggers that do, besides missing out on life, you have to admit, they do get some lovely content done).

I like to chronicle myself, my little objects (books, crystals and cats are in my top five) but I am also very rough on my decision on what to post on Instagram. Although Instagram story became a relief to an over-sharing-self-obsessed generation (which I am in no denial a part of), I wanted a place where I would not be embarrassed about long captions, brave enough to share my unfinished work and maybe post a selfie or two with really bad lighting (and why the fuck not). So I have started a new project on Instagram, named it @InMySheets_ and I am planning on posting all the quirky stuff and feel good about it. Join me?