The latest September issue of Vogue Italia will sure surprises its readers. Sold with a pair of nice 3D glasses, you’ll be able to have a look at the beautiful Miranda Kerr “in another way”. Photographer Steven Meisel sure did a great job with that shoot, and it opens quite a wide range of ideas as to what fashion shoots will look like in the Future. Sadly, for 8% of the population, who like me are 3D blind, all this will stay a beautiful image with blurry edges and nice colors around.  Anyway, beautiful pics to follow, and much much more over here.

It reflects our age of “informational esthetic” Well it sure does appeal to mine. Awesome design !

Thinking about going green? The days are getting longer and longer — at least, here in Europe — and the weather tends to be a bit nicer. Combine your need for a bit of exercise (you know you have to move this christmas-ass of yours, don’t ya?) and a  fantastically stylish mode of transportation. Ride a bike, be cool, and try to survive more than 10 scds in the urban jungle surrounding you. 

Lesson 1: Your bike is like your best friend.

If you don’t take care of it, it won’t help you in difficult moments. Choose it carefully : how will you use it? How many kilometers are you going to ride with it every day? Does it have to be lifted in your appartment? Does it have to be foldable? Is your daily road made of hills and moutains? Do you have any reseller nearby?
I, for example, choose an electric bike. I have to climb several hills a day, riding at least 12 km, in an all-urban area. I like to wear skirts so I needed a low frame. Last but not least, I’m lazy, and really hate sports. The electric bike helps me on the hard parts of the road, but doesn’t cycle all the way: you have to pedal to activate the electric device, and its help is proportionnal to your effort. That’s to say, you have to pedal like on a normal bike, you just go faster without sweating.

Lesson 2: Nature is stronger than you. 
First thing that tends to make people think riding a bike is a non-sense is probably the weather fluctuations. Rainy windy days are actually a pain in the ass, I have to admit, but they don’t happen that often. You can buy rain clothes, that will make you look sexy as hell. Or you ca just take public transportation on that day.

Lesson 3: Mommy is always right. No one looks good in a helmet.
Sadly enough, you’ll look like a jerk no matter what. But for your own safety, a hlmet might be secure, if you tend to cycle in a danger zone with crazy car drivers. Wanna be stylish? Wear a BMX or roller helmet (and say goodbye to aerodynamism)! I assure you that with my magenta glittery helmet, no one misses me.

Lesson 4: Show off!
For once, your worst fashion tastes can express themselves. Fluorescent colors, googles, luminescent clothes, sparkling lights, everything is good to gt seen. Express yourself throgh your bike gear and go wild!

Lesson 5: Riding in heels is so chic you’ll make them die.
Wearing high heels on a bike is easier than you can think of. It actually helps you not to get up off the saddle on traffic lights + it’s easier than staying up in the subway. Mhhh! Stylish you!

Lesson 6: Carry your stuff around, but do it right.
Rain clothes, water bottles, computer, purse, you have to carry all this stuff while cycling. Choose a bag that will not be afraid of rain and pollution, and will fit nicely on your lovely bike.

Lesson 7: Tunning cars sucks. Tunning bike is hot.
Like Paris Hilton, I think this is really hot. Not a blue light under your bike, I mean. But adding a little bit of fantasy on your bike will make you stand out nicely in the boring urban decor.

Lesson 8: Enjoy the ride.
Cycling is a good way to appreciate your way to work. Take photos, feel the sun and enjoy!

In need of inspiration? 12 bikes for girls, an article on bike fashion in San-Francisco, a great blog about copenhagen cycle chic, The modern woman guide to cycle chic, wikipédia’s definition of cycle chic, and a shop full of great examples of cycle gear.

And now, let’s ride!

A guide to the graphic-designer’s fashion.

You don’t know how to dress. Fashion has no meaning to you, other than buying a pair of jeans every two years or so. You don’t get the point of wearing anything otther than black. And there you are, a designer. Which means, you SHOULD be well-dressed, stylish, arty, whatever adjectives that fit your fancy. Or at least, that what it means for a lot of people in the street. So what? A few tips to look like a graphic-designer, and finally end those suspicious looks from your friends. (Beware: this blog-post is a not-so-serious one)

This is a polyvore set. Enjoy it here!

• 1. Wear big black nerd plastic glasses.
• Because, if you’re a graphic-designer, you’ve got eyes troubles from using your computer too often. For some reason, designers, artists, architects, and so on, have a fancy for those geeky plastic glasses. Probably because your inner nerd is what you wanna show, like “hummm, yes, I love computers.” . If you don’t like thoses black frames, you can always wear sunglasses inside, or any original/coloured/strange eyewear.
• 2. Wear hype Tees.
• You’re supposed to be somewhat nerdy chic, remember? To avoid looking like a complete nerd, your choice will be set upon bright coloured retro tees, gaming tees, skate tees, and designers tees. A good choice to stand as a designer would be a font t-shirt, ideally a Helvetica one. If trying to be a little more “arty”, I suggest you to take a look at the bukacake blog, and their impressive selection of cool clothes. Band tees are okay. Joke tees are okay only if well fitted.
• 3. Collect sneakers.
• I never found out this one, but it seems that you should have a great collection of shoes, starting from the 80’s. Collectors are great. The more expensive, the better. For girls, you can collect shoes: high heels, boots, sneakers, flat pumps, you love them all, you buy them all. Especially buy heels you’ll never wear, in bright colors.
• 4. Wear jeans, but good jeans.
• Used where needed, not-that-usual blue jeans, ultra fitted skinny jean OR baggy jeans. You’ll look for it for ages, you’ll nver find it. That’s a universe rule.
• 5. Wear a tie.
• Preferably on a bit to small white collar shirt, a nice thin tie. For every occasion. Because, you know, you are so hype.
• 6. Never wear a suit.
• Are you a creative or what? Wearing a suit is like using comic sans, so mainstreaaaaam.
• 7. Have a good fashionable haircut.
• “Tony and guys” style. No mullet. Unusual haircolors, welcome. Fringe for girls. Guys: no one cares, you are a designer, “no time for that” – style. That will take you 2 hours in the morning to set up. Need help? Here.
• 8. Use graphic-designers accessories.
• Panton mug & messenger bags, helvetica tees, necklaces and moleskines, pixel-pushers buttons, type-related everything: you love pixels, show it off!
• 9. Name your pets after graphic design.
• Not really a fashion accessorie, but anyway. Pixel, magenta, CMYK, print, 2.0, all good names for your dogs or cats. Designer is a state of mind, never forget that.
• 10. Be cool, shoot yourself!
• Show off your daily outfit on the interweb, be it on your blog or on Lookbook. Now that you’re so trendy, show it to the world! And see plenty of people dressed just like you! Yay!
• 11. Not enough, wanna be hardcore? Get a tattoo.
  But not any tattoo, a designer’s one. The greatest fashion statement. Like this, or this, or this.

After this, if you’re mommy still thinks you look like an accountant on a funeral, I’m no help. Maybe try to change job?

See you tommorow for a real post,
May the ampersand be with you,
Zélia.