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drama, baby! drama!

all images courtesy of Staatsoper Berlin

The dress above is one of many great costumes by Christian Lacroix for the Agrippina Opera currently shown at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin

What a stunning dramatic wedding dress this piece would make!?

I haven’t seen this opera live but I am in love with the photos and I really feel
like going to the theater soon.(it has been a while)
This one will be a great fashion inspiration. So: If you are planning a Berlin trip soon: GO!

The next time you say that you better mean it…

incredibly cool “engagement” rings by Maison Martin Margiela via oki-ni
…and you better have a ring ; )
Here we are, in the brave new world, where the ladies propose to their boyfriends.
I loved East Side Brides “ How to propose to your boyfriend” post.
If you haven’t read it already do it NOW here!
And then please come back here, if you got inspired because
Liv wants to suggest an incredible cool engagement ring for your boy.

Using brass and silver, the rings shown above are brushed for a worn appearance.
(alright I am biased, because I am a HUGE Margiela fan and the very hot suits on the site aren’t helping)

You might also like these groom style posts: rebellious rings, Lav is velvet, smart, sexy, and a little bit fabulous

let’s all focus on the head

collage of images Liv found on bohemianpunk

In a perfect world my head and my heart would live in peace…
This is one of the shortfim titles out of a wonderful project:
For incredible fashion inspiration check out the collaboration between
swedish fashion- and filmstudents: In a perfect world…

But for now Liv has to focus on the head.
So here you go:
Rad (bridal-) headpieces!

fred & ginger

Image courtesy of Fred & Ginger

Liv likes Lingerie. There has been a big discussion based on boudoir photoshoots on ESB read it here.
I agree boudoir shootings by a photographer could be really embarassing. Self-portraits are really inspiring on the other hand.
To send over via email if you are in an LDR…or just for the fun of it.
And I don’t think most man are not interested in lingerie and don’t give a shit… Of course it feels great and sexy to be naked.
I love being naked ; )

During London Fashion Week Liv met Victoria, the designer of the super hot London based lingerie label Fred & Ginger.
Their underwear is delighted to look naughty but luxurious sophistication
at the same time. I am definitely a Fan of black underwear,
so I especially like the “black label” collection.
The Bridal Collection is vintage inspired, from white silks but far far from boring as well.

Love the glamourous make-up with the red lipstick! Its my winterlook!

P.s: fred & ginger designs for both Freds and Gingers! Extra points for sexy mens underwear coming soon.

Blushless first NYC stockist

Liv is happy to announce that from this week on
Blushless dresses will be available in NYC at the
fabulous Beyond7 boutique.

The picture above is theLULAone that recently has been published in the
Russian London magazine New Style Magazine.

Now I am out for a drink ; ) Have a great day all!

To keep yourself up to date about my label fan Blushless on Facebook!

You might also like these Blushless posts: Blushless Holidays Y’all!, draping draping draping and a poll to you readers, blushless next seasons moodboard

you’ll be my american boy

image via menstyle.fr

It’s Mens Fashion Week!
Liv likes Raf Simons collection a lot: review: here.
Perfect time to find rad grooms outfit inspirations.
The image above is showing an item by Michael Bastian.
What are your thoughts? Is a denim jacket acceptable to wear for the groom?
(hello, laid-back beach wedding!?)

If not for a wedding this still is a pretty cool item with its all american, wild wild west appeal.

You might also like these groom style posts: Lav is velvet, rebellious rings, smart, sexy, and a little bit fabulous

highfashion highheels highbrides

all shoes Roger Vivier images via OPÉ Style

Ah oui, this shoes are neither vegan, nor green but they are trés chic haute couture from Paris.
I like their traditional techniques and incredible details.

I feel like I am maybe the only fashion obsessed person,
that is not totally crazy about Paris right now.
Liv had always been in love with New York and learned to love London.
Alright: I adore colette and thats already reason enaugh for a weekend trip to Paris every then and when ; )

lil winter bride

Liv doesn’t like being cold at all.
So I definitely would never ever marry in winter BUT
I love all those accessories to keep you crazy Winter-Brides-To-Be hot.
I love furry hats and long scarfs, boots and winter clothes.
The black feather stola in the first picture is looking great worn with the white tulle. via Fashion156 we already know from here
And: Aren’t those white lace boots cute? via bitchin&junkfood

To be clear: I like looking at winter clothes, not wearing them.
There is nothing better like the naked and free feeling of just wearing a light
flowing dress ; )

Blushless Holidays Y’all!

Image via Fashion156

There are so many high quality online fashion- and art mags around…
Liv is reading and enjoying them during her daily coffee break.
I just discovered Fashion156 because they were featuring one of my designs.
The lady on the right shown on the image above is wearing
BLUSHLESS Look04 theLINDAone.
If you are still looking for a stunning holiday outfit or inspiring styling ideas check their site out.

Happy Holidays all!

I know i just told you that I am not quite in the mood this year, I guess I am just envy:
While my BF and friends are hanging out in the sun, Liv is freezing and packed with work…never mind!
I am almost back to my beautiful best, and I am tinsel, ladies, all over; )
P.S.: I LOVE MY JOB!

You Got The Love

images via das rohmaterial and keepreal
Liv loves this song by Florence And The Machine.
Especially the Remix by XX.
I am listening to it a lot right now and think its really inspiring.
I am also in love with the style of Florence Welch.
Florence is of my new muses for the current collection

golden macaroons

image via 00o00 blog

The fashion industry’s favourite sweet treat Laduree, has collaborated with Marni - producing a limited edition box of macaroons.
These are chocolate filled, layered with gold sheets, and will be available from December, 1st in all Laduree shops in Paris, London, Dublin, Tokyo and Switzerland. Yay its Christmas time!

I know someone would be happy ; )

clip on the style

designs by Nixon

Lav recently got really excited about tie clips after watching a 50’s movie!
So I did a bit research and found this clean and contemporary beauties shown above, as well as a few rad vintage finds like this hammered copper one:

found here.
This classic gentlemens accessory can definitely complete a great groom outfit. Its been said you should wear it at an angle, but
a lot of people say its not suitable for younger men to wear it…
I don’t agree with that all. Its a tiny little piece of jewelry that is both practical and can look very stylish also with younger men.
I also don’t care about the angle. I saw a lot cool guys wearing it straight across, like here at The Satorialist or here in the NY Times.
Most of this how-to-wear-rules are bullshit anyway, don’t you think?
Go break the rules men, that’s what is most sexy anyway.

You might also like these groom style posts: Lav is velvet, bow wow wow, WOLF MEN or diamonds are a GUYS best friend…

men should look like, well, men !

imeless Ready-to-Wear Shirts built of Our Bespoke Tradition
thats the new idea and strategy of the classic shirt label
Hamilton.
Classic shirts in good quality, because as it says on their website:
Clothes should fit, fabrics should breathe and men should look like, well, men.
Called 1883, the line references the year of our founding—and recasts some of our more historic designs in timeless, new forms. Because, sometimes, charging ahead into the future is the best way to honor your past.

I totally agree. Mix it up with some wild stuff !
P.S: all the models on the pic sjown above are bloggers.

You might also like these groom style posts:
WOLF MEN or diamonds are a GUYS best friend,
Lav is velvet,
Smart, Sexy And A Little Bit Fabulous

draping draping draping and a poll to you readers

Liv is back to full draping fun in the studio, beginning work on the toiles and sketches for the next collection.
Don’t get to excited just yet, there won’t be any unveiling until the time for the official launch of the new collection, which will still be quite a long time away…

But I promise to keep you up to date in the process though, with sketches,
first drapes and moodboards.
One new dress available on request would be this one :

I made it for myself one day in black to wear during Fashion Week,
and got so much great feedback on this one, you can now order it in white as a wedding dress.

This is a cocktail/bridesmaid dress I created for a friend, its funny to see her in a fancy dress, because she is normally a complete tomboy.

I am totally turned on right now by an old painting of Amor and Psyche.
But dont worry, the dresses wont be in old fashioned kitschy angelic stylings of course.
The painting is an inspiration, and that will translate for Global Season 2011.
Just to give you an idea of the theme for the new collection.
POLL:
Question for you, do you like to read more about the design process and Blushless related things?
Do you enjoy a good mixture of general inspiration, editorial, and Blushless related topics?
Or is there anything else you would like to read more or less?
I am curious!

delicious dress

image via Chic’n Cheap Living

This dress is made from white chocolate (and not a Blushless creation)
I am still using vegan leathers, fantastic silks and hightech microfibres…
This one is delicious though!
Its the time of year in Berlin when its cold and rainy and freeeeeeeeezin’,
perfect to stay in and indulge in chocolate and candy!