Art Attack & Fashion Fun EMMA! American Apparel Body Suit, D. Exterior Cropped Jeans & Chanel Fabric Slingbacks at Bloody Paradise of Chiharu Shiota

August 2022 at EMMA, Espoo

Founded in 2002, Espoo Museum of Modern Art, abbreviated as EMMA, fosters various creativity and boundary pushing in art and design. Designed by Aarno Ruusuvuori (1925–92), EMMA building is a classic sample of 1960s concrete brutalism and has been acting an iconic local landmark of Tapiola, Espoo. 

 

The panoramic windows connect the interiors to the woodlands, an enduring source of inspiration for both various artists and visitors. From October 2021 to November 2022, Osaka born artist CHIHARU SHIOTA 塩田千春 (1972-) is drawn into the unique expansive exhibition space of EMMA: without obstructing walls, as the ceiling is suspended from eight massive columns, that was originally designed to accommodate massive printing presses, is ideal environment for SHIOTA’s Tracing Boundaries Installation Exhibition 2021-22. 

CHIHARU SHIOTA has been working with threads since studying painting, but soon finding the canvas and paper creation with its limitation; therefore, SHIOTA developed her inimitable weaving technique, which she began applying in larger spatial installations. Gradually the artist began embedding found objects steeped in her personal dreams, which transcend the private level and acquires wider universal significance. SHIOTA has been striving to engage the viewer in a process of rekindling feelings and memories that might not be accessible on a conscious level.

 

At second level of EMMA, CHIHARU SHIOTA creates an immersive crimson installation, consisting of tautly crisscrossing wool and cotton materials. Visitors are invited to enter the maze of yarn, which encloses a sequence of vintage doors that open alternative routes through the thousand threads of work. 

 

Walking into the labyrinth of bloody sky, my feeling was devoured into a bloodline of certain being’s organ. SHIOTA’s Tracing Boundaries Exhibition evokes me more of a 1970s slash horror, or a vampire Victorian tale rather than a romantic personal memory. 

 

The outfits of the day at EMMA aim at comfy but sensuality. AMERICAN APPAREL 92% cotton and 8% sleeveless pure black bodysuit provides slim fit silhouette. Originally based in Los Angeles, California by Canadian businessman Dov Charney in 1989, it had been listed one of my favourite fashion houses due to its simple cut, with high quality but decent value, regardless of their sexual conductive marketing campaign, until the sexual sandals, labour conflicts and bankruptcy news released in 2015-16, therefore I ceased to support the house for a while. 

 

Since Canadian Gildan Activewear Inc. purchased intellectual property of American Apparel and doubtless that Cnarney is absent from the founder position, again I return for the good bargain and fine quality. Unfortunately the chance to visit and shop at American Apparel around the globe has become an ever after mission impossible. 

 

Made in Italy, D.EXTERIOR has become yet another my constant shopping favourite. With 98% cotton and 2% of elastan, cropped shape jeans offers more of a boyfriend-fit style, not only easy for American Apparel bodysuit to tuck in, but also creates a comfortable cozy yet simply sensual museum tour à la mode. 

 

As for accessories, DIOR Oblique Mitzah scarf in 100% silk purchased from ZORLU CENTRE in Istanbul serves the most multipurpose final touch of the outfits, crafted in navy blue and distinguished by an elongated shape with pointed ends, further embellished with a CHRISTIAN DIOR signature jacquard band on the back, highlights the House of Dior iconic motif dating back to 1967, a timeless design lends to any look, from worn around as headband, waist belt or wrap around on le sac.

 

MIUMIU round-frame glittered acetate sunglasses own the gradient and greyish lenses, which make my vision comfortable during the museum tour; they are also handy to tuck up, for the instant hairband to style the hairdo. CHANEL Rouge Allure liquid Powder #956 Invincible retains the classic red, which is giving the lips and cheeks an instant sexy touch, echoes the bloody paradise of CHIHARU SHIOTA. 

CHANEL 100% cotton sling backs in lambskin inner sole with its softly rising 2,5cm heels provide a comfortable angle for the foot on the walk. With supple lambskin and breathable satin materials weaving in between, the pair with dark navy blue tone mixes with sky blue D.EXTERIOR cropped jeans in perfect tone, together with Chanel Sac de Silver Seaside Villa from 2019 Cruise Collection, owns the rather nay blue in lambskin, representing the deep blue seawater of Côte d’Azur, the mesh silver stripes and metallic lock contrast the concept of the CHIHARU SHIOTA Exhibition at EMMA: crimson red and pure white.

 

Special Thanks: Wendy

Magazine Madness VOGUE SS22: VOGUE FRANCE ÉTÉ Spécial Méditerranée à Saint-Tropez

VOGUE FRANCE Juin/Juillet 2022 N°1028 

Comment l'été 2022 vous invite? Allons à Méditerranée! Le soleil, La mer, la mode et l’art de vie! Pour la première fois, VOGUE FRANCE, VOGUE ITALIE et VOGUE ESPAGNE s’unissent pour célébrer vacances et farniente: Raquel à Saint-Tropez, Mica à Ibiza, Adut à Pantelleria; trois profils uniques, définissant les contours d’une beauté et de notre belle Méditerranée. 

 

Du VOGUE FRANCE Juin/Juillet 2022, avec Saint Laurent, Givenchy ou Chanel, le soft-focus par Photographe Théo de Gueltzl rend le tourner la page de VOGUE adorable. Du Brésil, supermodel RAQUEL ZIMMERMANN parle du les thème, avec Hugo Compain, de le gande-robe de ISABEL MARANT, des boots Saint Laurent, ses secret de beauté (Boire de l’eau!), parfum favorite de Italian Citrus et le livre elle a changé: L’Alchimiste de PAULO CHELHO. D’accord avec Zimmermann, J’adore Hawaii et les films de David Lynch, qui a eu une grande influence sur moi. Aussi j'aime qu'elle croit que ‘Beauté vient du cœur’ (44), qui portrait vraiment bien sur la campagne de mode à Saint-Tropez. 

Photographe Théo de Gueltzl utilise les lumières jaunes pour démontrer le toucher doux de silhouette de vêtement, qui se confondent avec la vue sur la mer de côte de Méditerranée. Le robe blanc de JACQUEMUS, le collier en nacre et cuir de MONIES et CHANEL top et crêpe stretch sont étonnamment charmant. Les rochers du bord de Méditerranée contrastent avec le toucher doux de la haute couture, si les magazines existent pour teinter les rêves, ‘ils n’en ont pas moins une responsabilité quant aux messages qu’ils véhiculent’. 

 

As for the photography, in order to echo to the pastel blue tone and baby pink font of the VOGUE cover, I adopt DIOR BEAUTY miniature ead de parfum Miss Dior ROSE N’ROSES 5ml and eau de toilette tube de blanc 2ml, since they are always the cutest table setting must-have, plus and Dior Sauvage EDU 7ml which the upright settings and dark tone can create a more of abstract vision, to contrast the flat lay magazine shooting technique. 

Rose hand cream 20ml and Apricot nail cream 10g, Dior Addict Lip Maximizer 2ml and 15ml are my all time favourite, also due to Zimmermann has been conquering Christian Dior Haute Couture runways, I replenish CAPTURE TOTALE energy cream 15ml and anti-age micro serum 7ml, Dior Show over curl mascara Noir to enhance the pastel pinkish table setting. As for additional accessories, 30 MONTAIGNE scented candle 85g is one of the best surprise from Dior Beauty 2021 Christmas countdown calendar, and eyelid mini brush, 925 silver vintage rings (the gift from my aunt in the 90’s!) and Chanel off-white camellia flower are never too lavish to overuse them. 

Before my upcoming autumn holiday trip to Paris, reading VOGUE FRANCE simulates my language study during the beautiful  Helsinki days.

Fashion Fun Büyükada! Stradivarius Denim Vest, Zara Linen Blouse & Metallic Leggings plus Chanel Le Sac du Jour At Prince Islands Hopping Holiday

July 2022 Büyükada, Istanbul

 

Referring ’Big Island’ in Turkish, Büyükada is the largest of the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara of Istanbul. During the first half of the 20th century, this fisherman island was popular with prosperous Greeks, Jews and Armenians as a refuge from the high summer heat; nowadays it became a favourite daily destination for Arab visitors, since the island serves almost as solidly Turkish as any suburb of mainland Istanbul. 

 

Taking ŞEHIR HATLARI the city ferries from Eminönü or Kabataş port, with the amazing view of grand Istanbul and inland Sea of Marmara, 100-mintue of the ride never a boring experience. The surge in tourism was a major factor in bringing to an end the tradition of using phaetons as the only transport on Büyükada in 2020. The locals suggest of renting bikes or motor vehicles are the best to cruise around the island. 

How to wear easy and steady for the bike ride at Büyükada day trip? STRADIVARIUS Denim vest carries the silver tone button, carving STRADIVARIUS VINTAGE DENIM, where the details show that the fast fashion industry matters the minors. Purchasing in Porto with seasonal discount, with 100% cotton materials and sleek outline, the vest can be worn as single outwear or layering style, both serve the best to defend the rather windy ferries trip and extreme heat at Büyükada.  

How to prevent our skins from the burnt during the burning hot island holiday? ZARA 100% linen off-white blouse owns the loosen cut of long-sleeves, which provide the functions of air circulation and physical blocker. For the easy ride, ZARA 90% polyamide, 7% metallic fibers and 3% elastane leggings allow me to hop on and hop off from both the ferries and bike, and the slim silhouette avoids the possible dangers to tangle with chain or weeds on the road. 

 

As for accessories, MIU MIU round-frame acetate sunglasses own the gradient lenses support comfortable sights under extra sunlight; they are also handy to tuck up on the vertex of head, for the instant hairband. CHANEL le Sac du Jour is easy to wear as chest-carry or waist-fancy. Made in Spain with supple lambskin, the length of 20 with width 13.5 plus thickness in 4.5 cm, the spacious interior design consent IPHONE and credit cards, also le sac contains a hidden pocket, which is perfect to insert travel sizes skincare products or tubes of eau de parfum, the front pocket is advisable to intercalate some alcohol cottons or daily sanitary pads. Hiding underneath of rather loosen ZARA 100% linen blouse, the style spares the trouble on the ride and the damage of UV radiations. 

Additionally, CHANEL shining goatskin deep blue espadrilles with soft touch and grip material the Brazilian rubber soles accompany me via numerous street roaming and city walks; and CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE liquid powder #956 Invincible retains the classic red, which gives the lips an instant sexy touch by squeezing the tube, or a cute blush by applying the micro leftover amount on both cheeks with ring fingers, definitely a quick remedy for the fashion fun photo shoot after the sweaty cycling exercise.  

 

Furthermore, by choosing COSMOS ORGANIC/NATURAL or ECOCERT EU organic certificated mineral sunscreens, which carry ingredients such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, will reflect the sun’s rays by acting as a physical barrier, is also the best way to protect the sunburnt or skin blister during the bike ride. 

 

TOP TIP 1: Wearing 100% linen loosen style blouse to protect both our arms and sac from ultraviolet damages

TOP TIP 2: A pair of UV sunglasses in lightweight and a travel size organic mineral sunscreen are essentials during the bike ride trip

 

Special Thanks: JMH

Cuisine Crush Istanbul! Freshly Squeezed Juice Served With Iced Mellow Tiramisu at Fatima 1932

FATIMA 1932 By FAMUSE, Istanbul 

When hazelnuts found in the milk chocolate; it is called Ak Bunduk, while shopping spree needs le afternoon dessert, it is a call of FATIMA. Built by Fatma Semiz, essentially a civil engineer, FATIMA 1932 takes its name from her grandmother, who was born in 1932, Mesopotamia, and deceased at the age of 32; Therefore, FATIMA 1932 is ‘a love story.’ 

 

Fatima 1932/By Famuse offers a wide range of services, from hazelnut chocolate to Turkish delight, from cologne-room scents to vanilla candles and homemade desserts. As an Ankara company, Fatima 1932 opened its first branch in Istanbul in October 2018, immediately brought the attentions in Nişantaşı district. 

 

After walking along Abdi Ipekçi street and purchased ELLE Turkey at newsstand, and window shopping from GUCCI and CHANEL, walking toward uphill and having a afternoon dessert break at FATIMA 1932 is indeed by a chance: my instant gaze locks on its French baroque patio and pastel pinkish and greenish deco hues. The freshly squeezed lemon orange juice and iced Tiramisu, sprinkled with rather bitter dark chocolate powders atop, fulfilled with smooth spongy fillings, definitely the perfect combo for the high season. The Indian-American lady who sits next to my table requesting chocolate blended icy drink, and states the flavor extremely mellow, rich and luxurious.  

Combining the Mesopotamian culture with the new modern, FATIMA 1932 is completely a concept project, also offers main course menu at Nişantaşı Istanbul. As Semiz indicates, with Chef Cem Erol’s contribution, wishfully that FATIMA 1932 in Turkey will stand still and tall as LADURÉE in France or Café Pushkin in Russia. The most special feature of FATIMA 1932 is that from rosy Turkish delights to club Turkey sandwiches are daily handmade rather factory fabricated. In addition, the freshly squeezed drinks or sweet treats do not contain any artificial colourings or glucose. Though from the price range of FATIMA 1932 might be rather higher comparing to the local living standards, despite the fact that, for some special occasion, ladies and gentlemen shall at least reward ourselves once for the Turkish adventure of taste buds.

Works Cited: 

https://foodinlife.com/mezopotamya-ile-modernizmin-harmanlandigi-adres-fatima-1932/

Fashion Fun Istanbul! Emporio Armani Silk Blouse, Zara Metallica Sporty leggings, Chanel Quilt WOC & Goatskin Espadrilles at Galata Shore

July 2022, Istanbul, Türkiye 

 

Merhaba Istanbul! Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport by PEGASUS AIRLINES, we are excited to discover the surprises ahead, in once the capital metropolis of Byzantine. 

 

Adopting over 15 millions habitants, Istanbul is the most populous European city, founded as Byzantium in the 7th century BCE by Greek settlers. In 330 ADE, the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great made it his imperial capital, renaming it Nova Roma as Constantinople; gradually, the city massively expended, eventually became a beacon of the Silk Road and the only metropolis spans Europa and Asia. 

 

The first 4 nights we stay at MESERRET PALACE HOTEL located in Fatih, a historical district to almost full of the provincial authorities, inclusive of HAGIA SOFIA , BLUE MOSQUE and GRAND BAZAAR. The numerous of restaurants and tea houses accompany our strolling from the hotel to the shore of Galata Shore, which is connected with Galata Bridge, reaches toward to Galata Tower. 

 

In July daytime, Istanbul constantly raises up to 32 Celsius degrees, while during the evening may drop down to 20ish. Therefore, outfits of the day at Galata Shore shall be smooth and light for the comfy walking tour: EMPORIO ARMANI off-white blouse contains 94% silk and 6% elastane, with the detailed design of neck mini button at back, and ZARA 90% polyamide, 7% metallic fibers & 3% elastane, both made in China, require for the special cleaning care, still, the easy and comfy to pack and to go high end and high street. 

 

CHANEL made in Spain espadrilles with goatskin is the best of deformation repellence, the 100% cotton embroidery CC logo completes the cute and casual design, and the Brazilian rubber outer soles prevent the shocks on the long distance walk. I always wear a pair of microfiber invisible shocks form OYSHO or H&M to protect my toes and heels from the scratches. 

 

CHANEL made in Italy Quilt WOC in teal blue with 1 wide compartment, 6 card slots and 4 slim pockets provides me the most essentials on the road: IPHONE, ID, Istanbul and credit cards, travel sizes of Chanel mascara #1 noir, Dior lip balm, dental floss, sanitary and alcohol pads. Together with MIUMIU round-frame glittered acetate sunglasses with the gradient lenses offer the daylight or sunset moments both visually comfortable; also they are handy to tuck up on the vertex of head, for the instant hairband to style the hairdo.

 

Galata Shore and the bridge stand an extensive stripe of seafood restaurants and street food stalls, after the longterm city tour, it’s about time to enjoy the delicious Turkish cuisine! 

 

TOP TIP 1: Teal blue is perfect with off-white tone, make your summer accessories more of maritime alternative! 

TOP TIP 2: Silk materials are breathable during the high summer while smooth enough to keep your skin at proper warmth 

 

Special Thanks: JMH