Sensible, playful style (part two)

Part one here

A woman is always sexier when she is covered up. Suggest, never show. Giovanna Battaglia  can wear a low length dress with a high neckline but the fit of the garment ensures that it still pays attention to her body. Again, it's simple and sensible but with smart touches such as the bright, bold colour of her dress and the necklace.

Fur and frills may be overdoing it if the colour isn't right but this nude, peachy dress with black tights and plain black pumps adds frivolity in an otherwise simple and practical silhouette.

Again, nude and earthy colours mix so well with a pop of bold colour. The skirt and bottom half of the jacket makes for some interesting angles.

Battaglia is a working woman but that doesn't mean what she puts on her back has to be reduced to blacks and greys. Wearing top to toe floral is one way of rebelling but paired with a tailor jacket to make it look a bit more professional.

It's all in the details. Such a timeless dress that makes her look like Tilda Swinton's best friend from the film I Am Love. Add a touch of contemporary cool with the accessories.

Need I say more?

Images from : Place to be seen, Purse Forum, We Good Looking, Front Row View, Fashion Prose, By Christelle

Sensible, playful style (part one)

There are two fashion editors I would like to comment on for their consistent, sensible sense of style (try quickly saying that phrase 10 times without getting tongue-tied) without straying into the land of the dull.

Francesco Cominelli and Giovanna Battaglia. Even their names sound stylish. Damn Italians.

I've written a post about Cominelli before but I figured an update would be good:

A simple shirt-trousers combination is elevated with some lace detailing on the shirt. Rolling up the sleeves makes it even more casual. Keeping the accessories minimal means less distractions and the earthy tones of the trousers and shoes really makes the lapis blue even more intense.

Question: How can one wear a leather jacket and dark leather boots without looking like a James Dean impersonator? Answer: Pair it with tight floral pants.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that's a jumpsuit, right? Reduce the femininity by adding a grey long coat over it.

Again, he has a really good eye for colour and the three he chose here work so well together. Plus, tucking in both the jacket and the top makes for a more refined and sartorial look.

The biggest problem I have with large, thick scarves is that they make me look like I'm being attacked by a small, furry mammal. Or a cursed piece of fabric is trying to suffocate the life out of me. For some people, however, this is not the case.

Part two: Giovanna Battaglia

Images from: La Liste, Streetsyle Stockholm, Tumblr, Trends for the Masses

Magazines I Religiously Read

frankie

Doesn't take itself too seriously. Ridiculously cute. Beautiful matte pages. The kind of magazine you would want to read in a quiet meadow where the rays of sunshine are just perfect - not too bright, not too dark. Think doves and butterflies flying overhead while a steaming cup of English breakfast (in a hand painted teacup, of course) sits next to you while you snuggle up in an oversized quilt made (with love) by your grandma.

RUSSH

This never fails to get my creative juices flowing. It just embodies cool. Every issue is dedicated to something different but always relates to creativity - 'The Art Issue', 'The Birth of Cool', 'It's Iconic' (influential people) and 'Fan For Life' (music fans and followers) are just a few things the magazine explores. 

Wallpaper*

The most expensive out of the bunch (which is why I only purchase the price-reduced semi-old issues), but well worth it. The pages burst with colour, ladened with beautiful and innovative design. It's inspirational, informative and extremely entertaining. 

Vogue Australia

I don't wear the clothes they show in their pages because a) I'm not a woman and b) I can't afford it. It is useful because it provides me with the inspiration to be experimental and fearless with how I style or present myself. Trends in womenswear can always translate to menswear and one doesn't necessarily have to purchase expensive designer clothes to convey a good sense of style. All you need is a thrift store and an unrestrained sense of imagination.

GQ

This is like a go-to guide. It is packed full of handy information every young man such as myself need to know. Whether it's finding the right suit or knowing which drinks are which, there's always something I didn't know (or didn't think I even need to know).