Seamless

What Fashion And Beauty Means to Us.

Life is sometimes an abundance of unforeseen events; sometimes these events are miraculous and other times they are banal, and in less fortunate instances it can be rather despairing. Yet, it is how we approach and in most circumstances, how we push through these occurrences that moulds us as something otherworldly and dynamic.

A year ago today, Celina, a remarkable woman, took the liberty to leave her husband that dejected her spirit for too long a time to remain there. After a somewhat gruesome divorce, this woman was reinspired through a means of fashion and beauty. She held onto whatever faith she had left and converted it into something mesmerising. So, with her despondent but buoyant essence she took to a journey of beauty.

Now, fashion and beauty are often thought of as surface level subjects, but in fact they are substances of the heart which can inspire us, recreate us or crush us, dependent on our perspectives on the matters. We should strive to steer from stigmatizing objects of our happiness, as they help guide us when we believe that nothing else can.

Celina, describes beauty and fashion as her lifeline; “a safe haven that offer us confidence in times of desolate silence and refuge in miserable and heart-rending moments. Fashion and beauty are degraded and put below the belt when we make them subjects of shallow discourse”.

Celina’s story acts as a symbol of courage, whereby if one finds themselves in a circumstance of loss or isolation, we have direction to turn our heads and find happiness or attempt it.

So when we cut our hair, bleach our moustaches and clip our nails, these are not simple acts of definition; these are acts statement, to leave imprint, to mark evolution. When life breaks us down we forget ourselves and it will often revert back to the predicament of lost identity, which is saved through that nurturing of the soul, through finding beauty and often that outlet is fashion, as it supports the linings of our nature and the way in which we define ourselves.

What to Wear to Your Breakup Party

We all know it can be a daunting picking outfit for a particular event or moment, and while most of the time we’ll think of a wedding, birthday, christening or even Halloween, we also need to prepare for the gruesome events – break-ups. A good outfit can save us, they can also be the daily reminder of why we may never venture to a certain colour, cut or brand, again. This is why we must choose carefully when selecting this particular outfit – it could be the reason he calls you back or more importantly so, the reason he never calls you again.

It is a universally acknowledged fact that breakups are worse than public speaking, sky diving without a parachute, listening to Justin Bieber, being allergic to everything and listening to your neighbour mow their lawn at 8am, on a Sunday. HOWEVER, that does not mean they are always dubbed as nauseating, sometimes they are liberating – jolting us onto a newfangled sanguine path that leads to a bed of white roses and chocolate-covered candy. Sometimes break-ups are essential for self-discovery and the demise of pain. So when we decide to pull the plug, cut the cord and change the oil, we must make certain we look hotter than The Sahara whilst doing so.

Here are a few pieces that have been strung together for specific situations, dependent on weather, hour, intimacy, culture and character.

‘The Fashionista’ look will inspire a presence of ‘I came here to talk’, and will usually be dominated by a statement piece – so if that pubescent ex of yours split blood on your white-sheeted heart, this is the look for you.

‘The Boss’ look will entice your ex or at least make them feel inclined to get on all fours and start panting like a puppy that wants a treat. With the assertive attire, this look elicits feelings of negotiation or business – as interviews are all something we all want to look our best for; this style represents YOUR EXS interview, where terms and negotiations will be indefinitely cut short.

‘The Chic’ look will convey somewhat of a dazed vibe, one that will perhaps be worn when the relationship was never serious to begin or resembled a fast-burning candle on a very windy day. It offers energy that allows each party involved to catch some air and maybe even share a whiskey and cigar successively.

‘The sweetheart’ look offers your ex a soft landing after the big blow; almost like a cushioning. It will often be pastel colours or softer breathable materials that force out a smile in even the saddest of moments.

However, REMEMBER my loves – at the end of the day it is all about the inner shine, these looks are an outline of what will encourage that backbone you ALREADY have! So put on your best smile, and go show some teeth.

Preparing Your Wardrobe For The New Year

(Disclaimer – this activity will require alcohol and for all my non-drinkers, get yourselves that raspberry-cola, you’re going to need it!)

First off, we live in a world of too many options, I think it’s safe to say us more hedonistic and fortunate individuals encounter what we call a “Closet Influx” – where your wardrobe has no room for anything to go in, therefore growing it to such a capacity that nothing goes out either. SO we have ourselves a dilemma you see, but one that can be solved –

Step One – Clear it out Ladies and Gents, and by that, yes I mean remove it all from the wardrobe to the floor, (you know what I mean by this, ALL OF IT) we need clear vision to differentiate one piece of clothing from the other.

Step Two – Collating categories, which means each type of clothing: dresses, tops, short, coats, pants, scarfs, belts, etc. must be placed in a pile

Step Three – Now, we must sift through any unwanted pebbles, so to speak. Placing all things old and unsought into a big garbage bag in a corner and continue to fill with the undesired pieces.

Step Four- Once we have done this, we can happily refold our wanted pile of clothes and place them gently back into the closet. AND YES, there will be many pieces that may break our hearts to part with but it must be done – clutter is not how we will enter the New Year.

And for the final step – when we reach the end of cutting, culling and collecting, a great deed to put into action is charity. With this being such an exciting time of the year for privileged people, majority of the population will go without food, family and miss the whole conception of Christmas, new years and the excitement that arrives around this time of the year – the greatest gift is the gift that gives back. For all the things you don’t want, instead of throwing them away, give them to orphanage or a charity that means something to you.

Happy wardrobe cleaning my sweets!

Four Heels You Need In Your Wardrobe (That Cinderella Wish She Had)

Shoes are a matter of the heart. In a way, the shoes we walk in define us, which makes the selection we acquire one of the most cardinal fragments to our wardrobes – and hearts. They empower us, elevate us, support us and most importantly, they change us. Everyone who has ever walked in heels before, has full comprehension of my statement “shoes change us” – some shoes more than others, particularly when your foot inhabits a Christian Louboutin, it’s as if we become god-like and the world is suddenly entrenched by tailor-made slaves (not a slight exaggeration at all) We become the idealistic woman every man dreams of, every jealous woman loathes with envy and the reflection, as said formerly, of god. And that my friends, is how the right shoes can liberate you, and most definitely change not only your bank account but your life.

Let’s bring into being our journey to the crux of a woman’s wardrobe, and the core of all happiness – High heeled shoes.

The open toe – This shoe is particularly perfect for the warmer months when the sun is ablaze, the air is balmy and the nights become one with the day. They also allow for a recently polished mani to take centre-shine, without stealing the show. They increase breathability and movement (less blisters – yes, please!) for moments of activity when Beyoncé is on full volume and standing still becomes improbable.

The Kitten heel – Whether you have flat feet, extreme height or you just spend too much time running around, these shoes make for the perfect day shoe, whilst looking uber-cute running errands. The great thing about these cats (get it – kitten heel?) is how versatile they are, with the right style, you can wear them from the morning through to night – with no questions asked!

The stiletto (first recorded as the dagger heel – for good reason too) – these shoes are the ultimate dish. Walking around with stilettos on will make your legs look like candy-canes and your buttocks like Christmas day. This heel will contour and elongate your lower physique to the extent that no other heel can reach, as well as defining a new sense of style and sex appeal.

Sling backs – This shoe is the effortlessly sexy approach that swings between I tried today but I didn’t try at all. With a light strap hugging your ankle, these honeys can be worn all day at no expense of a low pain threshold. They will often look perfect when matched with a polished styled knee-length dress or pants that expose the ankle.

And remember Ladies– “Keep your head, standards and heels high!” – Coco Chanel

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SEAMLESS

The world of fashion can be a chaotic place, with so many directions to look in we would have to share an uncanny resemblance to the girl from the exorcist to be able to catch somewhat of a glimpse in each direction. Even then, i’m sure she got a headache from all that turning of the neck . But here we are in one place, with both feet grounded, and a serendipitous chance to stop all that madness.

Seamless is the inseparable duo we all need to feel that fierce empowerment when taking on the realm of fashion in this relentlessly confusing world. With standards of beauty ever-changing and reaching new heights drastically, we feel as women we need to be cosmetically reconfigured to achieve a satisfying level of beauty. When in fact, this is far from the truth.

Seamless inspires self-love, authentic self-love, opposed to proposing the idea of loving oneself after a facial reconstruction and a self-inflicted shopping spree debt, that most of us cannot afford (Yes, I’m referring to that Gucci in your closet that took you five weeks to save for).

Together we will begin to explore a variation of styles through the eyes of spirited, determined women who derive from a diverse range of journeys, cultures and communities. These women will vividly illustrate their own sense of vibrant style, drawing it to life through unique definitions of what they believe is beauty. Whether this belief is demonstrated through lifestyle, career, networks or even something as simple as a skincare regime. All the tiny pieces, form a complete representation of who these women are, and what characteristics of fashion and styles they define themselves with. Which highlights the importance we place on our community and the individuals who complete it with flairs that present in all contours, colours and creations.

As a fashion and lifestyle brand, we strive to show YOU that the trajectories we take, entwine through one obscure thing, style. Not a single one of us would share the same ideas as to what assembles an extraordinary colour palette, which textiles rub nicely against our skin, or what lipstick we would decide to make out with someone in… do we want to leave a crimson stain, or a soft peachy one… Who knows which one will make him think of you tomorrow (You know you’ve pondered that one for at least a minute short of an hour)! BUT, when it all boils down to the core, we share style. Which encompasses the innate sense of how we want to articulate ourselves through choice of shoes, jewellery, undergarments, dress, etc. Whether we choose to wear pink on Saturday, when feeling slightly kinky… or black when our Monday blues are inflamed.

— diversity, fashion, style, individuality, zerotohero