GIG Spotlight: Battle of the Swans

Hey Guys! It's GIG Spotlight again and I'm so thrilled to be co-hosting our GIG Movie Awards with the lovely Liss Cope from Latinolook!

Each participant has to pick a movie of their choice and interpretate it the way that pleases them most.
Hopping to inspire you, I've chosen The Black Swan and came up with a couple of outfits.
 

 

To put the outfits together, I tried channelling the two sides the main character, Nina (so brilliantly played by Natalie Portman), reveals as the story goes on. 

Nina was the beautiful swan queen of the Swan Lake ballet. A sweet, pure and fragile White Swan.

There's a constant inner struggle keeping her stiff and scared. At some point, that disordered mind of hers takes over and she becomes an alluring, strong and sensuous Black Swan.

Drenched in the confidence of insanity, Nina performs the dance of her lifetime with a perfection beyond human capacity. That night, she was both the white and the black swan. In the wings of emotion, she flew to her deepest desire: freedom.

The White Swan and The Black Swan

If you didn't see the movie, you should.

Well, as you might be thinking, I've styled my own White and Black swans. And, no, you won't be seeing ballet suits! I've just grabbed something from my closet and added them the drama the occasion required.


White Swan

 The key to this outfit is is lightness.

White feathers and softly blushed cheeks. Textures of white. An angora sweater embroidered with little pearls. A faux-leather pailletes skirt. Glossy nude heels. A creamy faux-fur jacket that opens like spreading wings. All topped with a relaxed ballerina bun, pink feathers and a beautiful necklace. A jewel worthy of a swan queen.

Black Swan

And a mysterious darkness comes. It is twisted as it is alluring. A charming spell.

The make up gets heavier as the floating white wings turn to a black faux-fur running over sheer organza sleeves. An A-line skirt flies from a sequin belt, topping tall leather boots. A rare, exquisite, bird dances enigmatically. The swan queen necklace becomes a crown, a proof of the black swan's lust for absolute power.

What's Your Fashion Statement?

 As you might have noticed, I tend to fall in love with this dreamy idea fashion creations carry in delicate seams. I look a lot into the past for inspiration as the future alone is not enough. I also worship Haute Couture and, even though I can't afford it, I try to learn some style lessons from the big masters. 

Giambattista Valli Haute Couture SS13

Do you want to know how does this come alive in my everyday life and which are the items I can't do without?

Marie Antoinette

Your wait is over!

Lesson nº 1: Faux-fur: 

 Layer and layers! Coats, collars over coats, stoles over souls! Find your harmony and get cosy, stylish and chic. Très chic!

 

Lesson nº2: High Heels!
 They're my basic of basics!

Oh, that's right! I got used to wearing them every day, everywhere (no, I don't wear them to the gym or sleep in them... yet! =P ). Well, to be honest I feel quite unconfortable in shoes lower than 2,5 - 3cm. And fortunately there are pretty comfortable heels to suit a busy everyday life :) Those sky high needle heels are kept for speacial occasions only!

Everyday Wedges

Day to Night golden heel ankle boots

Special Occasions nude pumps

Lesson nº3: Royal Bijoux
I need big rocks and romantic pearls to brighten my days and dazzle my nights!

Lesson nº4: Hats and Turbans

Hats and turbans are something I've always creved from the old glorious time of the couturiers. There's definitely an exotique allure in them.

Lesson nº5: Big Tote

I need to carry my life everywhere I go, so a big bag is absolutelly essential!

For now that's all! Hope ti have inspired you with this sneak peek into these lovely beauties I wear almost everyday! ;)

Thanks Mari and Donna! Loved your initiative ;)