HAAAATSSSS

It is truly extraordinary how much a hat can transform the wearer. In any case it seems to bring a hight to the beholder and that but it also brings a certain power too. A hat can also be transform them literally into another being, becoming uber-humanly. For me I think a hat is necessary for anybody who is really wanting to push outside of the human body and become another being.
I think shoes can also have a similar effect especially with a heel, it can change the pace and the way that you walk.

A few extreme examples of some of my favourite hats and the extremists who wear them:

Isabella Blow

Dita Von Teese

Lady Gaga

Róisín Murphy

Daphne Guinness

Grace Jones

Hopefully soon I'll be able to upload a picture of myself in a hat, as I will be making a purchase in London of an extremely gorgeous piece. So heads up within the next week or so!

J'adore

Pip Alexander x

Living in the Lap of Luxury

I have found several pictures of one of Isabella Blow's houses.

What I love about it, is it very much reflects her sense of style. And this proves she was true to it, and it very much was a reflection of her heart and mind. Her style shown through her house and wardrobe is nothing but honesty and this is the number one reason why I have a love and respect for this woman, I still find her fascinating as each day goes by.

Her vast collection of Philip Treacy hats can be seen throughout her house; hung on walls, perched on tables and propped up in her, as I imagine, LARGE wardrobe. 

When Blow was asked what does fashion mean to her, she simply says "My Life".

J'adore

Pip Alexander x

Purchase of the Day: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' was the purchase of the day :)

And what a bargain at only $10! Wahooo!

Now what drew me to buy this was not only the known fact of it being a good film, but also featuring a brief cameo from the legendary Isabella Blow! 

I was hoping for a longer appearance as it was only about 10 seconds, but I would say it was worth it. Not the best actress, but I would give her an award for being not only the best cameo appearance I have seen, but also being best dressed in the film. Although the appearance is earlier in the film and not exactly a big appearance, nonetheless she manages to stun any viewer. And the appearance is not a forgettable one as it's Isabella.

Isabella Blow's brief cameo

As it would seem my somewhat review on this film is strongly positive over the cameo of Blow, besides her cameo I still would of purchased it and recommended it as it was a bloody good film. A very cute film at that. If you haven't already seen it go out and rent it, or even better go out and buy it! You won't be disappointed!

J'adore

Pip Alexander x

Photograph and Quote: No. 5

"I do like to push. Although I can look quite androgynous and transvestite, I’m anti-camp and I’m anti-ball gowns. I never got attacked when I lived in New York, because people were terrified." - Isabella Blow 

Photograph and Quote: No. 1

Isabella Blow

"If you’re beautiful you don’t need clothes. If you’re ugly like me, you’re like a house with no foundations; you need something to build you up."