NYFW runway overview pt.5

Oh well, here we go again... every time I check New York Fashion Week's fashion shows list I always find more designers and brands that I really want to show you. Spring/Summer 2014 is going to be crazy... there's a lot of diversity that goes from sleek lines to vaporous silhouettes. Girls, start taking notes!!! It's never to late!

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG SS14

3.1. PHILLIP LIM SS14

JIL SANDER NAVY SS14

BADGLEY MISCHKA SS14

VERA WANG SS14

TOMMY HILFIGER SS14

ALICE + OLIVIA SS14

ZAC POSEN SS14

NYFW runway overview pt.4

Boys now it's our time!!! I selected my favorite looks from some of my favorite brands that presented Spring/Summer 2014 collections during New York Fashion Week. Overall, there's looks for all types of men. Enjoy! ;)

MARC BY MARC JACOBS SS14

MICHAEL KORS SS14

ROBERT GELLER SS14

PARKE & RONEN SS14

JEREMY SCOTT SS14

 Y-3 BY YOHJI YAMAMOTO SS14

NYFW runway overview pt.3

Girls this post is dedicated to all of you! As you know 2XN1 is mainly dedicated to men's fashion and lifestyle. However, since New York Fashion Week is having so many delicious womenswear collections I decided to share them with all of you. I selected 4 looks from each designer/brand. Hope it inspires you all! ;)

VICTORIA BECKHAM SS14

Victoria Beckham is the definition of class and effortless style. Her collection is a true reflection of her personality. She designs with herself in mind, I'm sure. This cute dresses and Spring/Summer pieces are very fresh and fluid, I love the colors used: black, white, burgundy, a little of pink, grey. All of the looks are very elegant and in my opinion Mrs. Beckham is establishing herself as a good designer. We better start taking herself very seriously!

PRABAL GURUNG SS14

Prabal Gurung's Spring/Summer 2014 fashion show presented a hit and miss collection. I loved the looks I selected above, from the prints to the clean cut looks. It's chic but there's still a modern contemporary twist. However, there was something missing for me. The inspiration is said to be Marilyn Monroe, I fail to see her in these creations.

ALTUZARRA SS14

Amazing collection. Joseph Altuzarra slayed New York with a very sexy sophisticated collection. Think of effortless looks from a city girl who's not afraid to risk it all when it comes to fashion. That's how I would describe this. Love the fabrics used, specially the shiny metallic gold and silver pieces. It was so beautifully done. Amazing!!!

BCBG MAX AZRIA SS14

Perfect. Max Azria creates delicious clothes. The BCBG Spring/Summer 2014 collection is everything a woman should have on her wardrobe. It's hot and sassy and daring but elegant, not vulgar. The neutral colors, the soft floral-ish prints, the see through details, the cut-out tops, fluid trousers and dresses. American design at its best! A+++

HELMUT LANG SS14

Helmut Lang was all about lines. It's morte of an alternative perspective on womenswear but I like it, a lot. Not everyone can pull off these looks, however the lines and angles are wonderful. Minimalist silhouettes and a 90's vibe here and there, a lot of black and white, overall it's a refined cool collection.

JASON WU SS14

Jason Wu's woman is a powerful one. It reflects on his collection which is filled with a strong personality and a clear vision. All of the looks are very detailed, casual and relaxed. What I also loved about Wu's Spring/Summer 2014 collection was the duality between light and dark through fabrics and black, grey and white palette. One word to sum it up: seductiveness.  

Sunnies 4 the winter season

Y'all know how much I love sunglasses, right?! It's totally one of my must-have accessories. I can't leave the house without them.

Even though most of my sunnies are very timeless, like my RayBan collection (Wayfarer, Clubmaster, etc), I also have the trendy ones too, usually more colorful. Anyway, I'm always researching about new models and I just found these two I fell in love with, they're perfect for the Winter season that's coming... get ready to cry in 3, 2, 1...

Aren't these Versace babies the most perfect sunnies you've ever seen? I'm in love, they're so classy with that golden Medusa detail. I want them as soon as possible. #MyEyesAreReady 

What about these Jean Paul Gaultier sunglasses? I love them... first of all because I'm obsessed with golden things, second of all because I love round lenses and third because I love all of the details with that twisted metal on the side. #TooCool4Skool ahah

All I can do is dream... #BrokeWithExpensiveTaste

NYFW runway overview pt.2

OPENING CEREMONY SS14

Opening Ceremony presented a very cute Spring/Summer 2014 collection. One of the core points is versatility. All of the looks are versatile and mix formal and sporty elements. Everything is very fashion forward, the colors are great. However, a lot of prints from this collection were very weird (not the ones I selected above though). 

BAND OF OUTSIDERS SS14

Band of Outsiders is so not my kind of fashion and the Spring/Summer 2014 collection reflects a lot of diversity, colors and layers. It's a vibrant line, but a little bit alternative for my personal taste. It was difficult for me to select my 4 favorite looks because everything was very messy and all over the place. The shapes are baggy and very fluid, I liked that.

DKNY MENSWEAR SS14

I loved it. DKNY did it again. Cool laid-back looks with a classy twist, ready to conquer the city. The white/nude/beige pieces were very fresh and the cuts were precise. It's fashionable, yet sober. There was also a little bit of color for example the red suit with shorts and a pale pink shirt. Very charming! 

DKNY WOMENSWEAR SS14

Sexy & vibrant. These are the perfect words to describe DKNY's Spring/Summer 2014 womenswear collection. The brand celebrated 25 years in the business with a lot of energy and cool looks. How awesome is to see Karlie Kloss wearing a blood-orange satin-backed crepe gown with a pair of wedge sneakers? It's too cool for school!!! Plus, crop tops and orange lips... it's time to hit the city, get your fierce DKNY look and slay.

ALEXANDER WANG SS14

Alexander Wang presented a super cool Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Very basic and simple just like his aesthetic. I loved the Parental Advisory sweater that Georgia May Jagger is wearing and the boyfriend's shirt & boxers look of Behati Prinsloo. Great ideas for an extremely edgy woman!!!

NYFW runway overview

HERVÉ LÉGER SS14

OHHHHH LORD! American designer Max Azria slayed again with his Hervé Léger collection. Gorgeous sexy cocktail dresses and pieces that every girl in the whole world would love to rock anywhere. These are my favorite looks from the Spring/Summer 2014. Very glamorous and cosmopolitan!!!! A+

LACOSTE WOMENSWEAR SS14

Felipe Oliveira Baptista keeps doing a great job at Lacoste. The womenswear SS14 collection was very chic yet sporty. It had an urban cosmopolitan vibe, it's Lacoste but it's also fresh and contemporary, desirable. [At times I see some DKNY in some of the looks. Anyone?]

LACOSTE MENSWEAR SS14

Lacoste's menswear Spring/Summer 2014 collection was a little bit uninspired... I saw a lot of Prada SS13 everywhere from cuts to colors, the whole aesthetic was very identical. I was expecting a lot more.

NAUTICA SS14

Legend O'Pry and Garrett Neff walked for Nautica during New York Fashion Week. The SS14 collection was kinda cool, very sporty and all of the clothes appeal to every man. Perry Ellis was loyal to Nautica's heritage and that's great. Plus, the show had the BEST MODEL CASTING of the season. I mean... Sean O'Pry rarely walks (by rarely I mean never, at least recently) and he just slayed with 2 looks, just like Garrett. I can't get enough.

RAG & BONE SS14

Rag&Bone is effortlessly cool in every way. I loved this simple yet sophisticated SS14 collection, it was sexy and fierce and classy at the same time. What about those orange lips? What are you waiting for girls? Orange lips ftw.

Passatempo: ER-GO Media Pocket by Salsa

A Salsa, marca portuguesa de denim, lançou recentemente coleção ER-GO Media Pocket, uma coleção masculina com um conceito ergonómico que permite maior liberdade de movimentos. A colecção integra várias peças desenhadas para um homem ativo e jovem e conta com um elemento diferenciador, um bolso media pocket, que permite guardar qualquer gadget, desde iPod ou iPhone.

Para que possas desfrutar da tuas atividades com o maior conforto, a Salsa e o 2XN1 têm para te oferecer 150,00€ que poderás utilizar a loja online http://www.salsastore.com/ 

Para participar: 

1) Fazer like na página de facebook da Salsa (aqui)

2) Fazer like na página de facebook do 2XN1 (aqui)

3) Identificar as três características da coleção Er-Go apresentadas no vídeo acima e comentar com uma frase criativa explicando porque é que os jeans Er-Go te permitem total liberdade de movimentos.

 Deixem também em comentário o vosso nome e email para que depois vos possa contactar caso sejam os vencedores. 

O passatempo termina no final da próxima semana. As duas frases mais criativas serão as vencedoras.

Update (16/09/2013)
VENCEDORES:

Parabéns à Ana Martinho e ao Pedro Portela, foram os vencedores escolhidos. Irei contactar-vos via e-mail com os detalhes sobre o vosso prémio de 150€ em roupa Salsa.
Obrigado pela participação de todos, fiquei atentos porque outros passatempos virão!

NYFW: Michael Bastian SS14

New York Fashion Week is happening as we speak and there was one specific fashion show that caught my eye: Michael Bastian's Spring/Summer 2014 menswear. I've been a Michael Bastian fan since ever. I do not only love his eponymous label, but also his work for Gant. He's a very conscious designer and knows exactly what's current and what costumers desire. Basically, Michael's contemporary sense of chic is all over his SS14 line.

The inspiration came from french movies like "The Red Balloon" (1956) and "The Dreamers" (2003) and then it evolved into a wider general idea of Paris, french guys and their very own sense of style.

“The inspiration initially came from observing the French guys in my life, as well as movies such as The Red Balloon, The Dreamers, and the classic movies of Jacques Tati. I also drew inspiration from the incredible spirit and joyfulness of the late American designer Patrick Kelly - no one loved Paris more than he did. I often think the true essence of a place can only be reflected through the eyes and experiences of an outsider, and for me, Patrick's vision of Paris -- bright, romantic, frenetic, sexy and chic -- is the one that stays with me. (...) And I became obsessed with this beach they create in Paris called the Paris Plage, where they just make a fake beach on the Seine for one month a year. So there's this fantasy guy we have: He's a banker during the day, but then he hops on his scooter, drives to the beach, takes his suit off, and falls down onto the beach. How crazy to do that, in a city like Paris?" - said Michael Bastian

This concept took form in laid-back classic looks, casual and fresh, chic but sporty. Everything's so wearable and modern. Any man would love to rock one of these looks, I'm sure! Plus, there's also the fun intelligent elements: pineapple and colored cheetah prints, a clever social media reference with "Follow Me" patches on sweaters, bandana scarves. To top it all the signature Michael Bastian pieces like rugby polos and cropped shorts. To be honest, I'm in love with this neo-dandy allure that the American designer created. I want everything in my closet!!! What about the styling of the fashion show? It's uh-mazinggggg! 

Top 10 moments from "Roar" music video

If you follow me on my facebook page or twitter you all know I'm a Katy Perry lover. I supported "Roar" 200%, because she's slaying everyone in the industry by not taking herself too seriously (yeah Gaga I'm looking at you!!!). Anyway, "Roar" is already #1 on Billboard Hot 100 and my gurl Katy keeps on dominating with brilliant ideas and concepts.

She just released her GENIUS music video for "Roar" and I have to say my soul was murdered, raped, slayed and then murdered again. Katy Perry looks stunning and extremely gorgeous like never before. I need a moment... it's too much awesomeness! I mean, Katy Perry plays this Tarzan/Jane girl living in the jungle after a plane crash and I selected my favorite top 10 hilarious moments. Check them out!

1. ELEPHANT SHOWER & TOWEL HANDLER

2. BRUSHING CROCODILE'S TEETH

3. HUNTING WITH A HIGH HEEL

4. KATY'S SEXY JUNGLE OUTFIT AND IMMACULATE MAKE-UP

5. RED BERRIES LIPSTICK

6. ELEPHANT'S PEDICURE

7. TIGER AS A PET, WITH A BLING BLING COLLAR "KITTY PURRY"

8. TAKING SELFIES WITH A MONKEY

9. MONKEY WITH HIS TONGUE OUT (MILEY CYRUS WOULD BE PROUD!)

10. KATY'S JUNGLE TRANSPORTATION

I'm still speechless with so much epicness. I laughed like there was no tomorrow and I just can't stop watching the video. Katy Perry snatched pretentious dusty wigs with this. Seriously, Gaga and her peers could N.E.V.E.R. I'm so excited for "Prism" is gonna be one of the best albums of the year, I'm sure... alongside Miley Cyrus' timeless materpiece "Bangerz". Well, now you MUST watch the video itself and laugh your ass off. Bye.

Trend alert: Salsa ER-GO jeans

Jeans são uma peça fundamental em qualquer guarda-roupa. Para além de serem versáteis na criação de um look, primam também pelo conforto. Agora se as calças de ganga já são confortáveis por si próprias, vocês não quererão imaginar o que a SALSA criou.

A marca traz-nos a chamada colecção ER-GO, que consiste em peças de denim masculinas com um conceito ergonómico que se adapta ao corpo conferindo uma enorme mobilidade. Para além disso, as calças têm um pormenor divertido e muito prático: o "media pocket", um bolso onde podemos guardar os nossos gadgets como o telemóvel ou o iPod. Fantástico, não concordam?! Deixo aqui uma selecção de peças must-have desta colecção, perfeitas para o começo da nova estação. Podem ver muito mais em www.salsastore.com. :)

Miley Cyrus slayed the VMAs

LEGENDARY & ICONIC. My gurl Miley Cyrus twerked her ass off and surprised everyone with this amazing performance of her hit single "We Can't Stop". Plus, she also sang with Robin Thicke, his summer anthem "Blurred Lines". It was too epic for words to be honest. I'm done with all the criticism from all of the haters out there. Miley had a lot of fun being reckless and delivered what is so far my favorite performance of the year.

Robert Pattinson for Dior Homme

Hey y'all!!! Sorry I've been away for so many days... almost a month without posting here on my blog. I've been on vacations in Italy and south of France... it was a blast and I can't wait to share a lot of pictures with you all. If you follow my instagram you probably saw where I've been... Anyway, I'm back!!!!!

The first post after my return is something really epic and amazing. My fave Robert Pattinson and Dior have teamed up for a brand new campaign. It was revealed just a little teaser and I'm absolutely amazed by the shots captured by Nan Golding.

Besides, there's also a behind the scenes video where you can see the different locations and scenes from Robert's shooting. It looks like a movie, oh my goodness, I can't wait to see the final result. It has romance, the places are so beautiful, the black and white cinematography is absolutely stunning. Just see for yourself... My soul was slayed. #flawfree