it was a bang bang to a whisper, it was scream to a murmur

As Miss Amy Odell said, "Why OCD people can't blog: "I'd spend all day working on a blog post, as which point it would be out of date.""

This post is out of date, but finally, a look at some new faces from the Fall season past.

Lena Hardt, German
DNA
(see full editorial here)

Marine van Outryve, Belgian
One
Some of the shows she did during Fall 2012: Dries van Noten, Chloe, 3.1 Phillip Lim

Kremi Otashliyaska, Bulgarian
Ford
Closed Balenciaga, exclusive

Roberta Cardenio, Italian
Marilyn Paris
She's been modeling for a while but was a Yves Saint Laurent exclusive for Fall 2012.

Edith Szambok, Hungarian
kinda quirky, has been doing stuff for Bouchra Jarrar only as of late.

Nastya Kusakina, Russian
Women
Opened Jil Sander
(Test shot by Arseny Jabiev)

Franziska Mueller, German
IMG
Opened Calvin Klein Collection

Julia Suszfalak, Polish
Elite NY
I'm probably most intrigued by this girl. Really interested in seeing how she develops.

Grace Mahary, Canadian

Ford

Givenchy exclusive

Vanessa Axente, Hungarian
DNA
Opened Prada

Amanda Nimmo, Canadian

Women

Emeline Ghesquiere, Belgian

Silent

Calvin Klein exclusive

Elza Luijendijk, Dutch

IMG

Prada exclusive

SC: respective tfs threads

as i walk this line, I am bound by the other side

I'm testing out the new interface for posting... so here goes my excuse to post.

I was perusing through tfs model threads, and I like seeing new girls who aren't even past page one...

 Eloise Opryszko @ Elite Milano (development board)

Not really a fan of her online book on elite milano's website- she looks worn out, but I like these two from her tfs thread.

I think I just might do my Fall 2012 faces post next... stay tuned for however long it takes ;)

SC: tfs

you put your hands into your head and then the smiles cover your heart

Raf Simons and his last collection for Jil Sander: Fall 2012.

where little dreams were broken and seldom words were spoken

I know Armani Privé was not a total hit with the critics, but I think it was actually quite interesting in terms of color combinations, textures, hair and all the little accessories and details. ie. the gloves, earrings.

I have a thing for fabrics used in instances where they typically shouldn't be used... in terms of weight, texture, etc. At Valentino, there were heavier and less malleable fabrics used on their gowns. I like that Maria and Pier Paolo were able to make these different-than-usual fabrics work for the very feminine label. However, I think it's important when playing with different fabrics to stay as non-fussy as possible, and with some looks that was not the case.

This look at Christian Dior was styled quite old-ladyish, but I do like the dress.

Elie Saab

To me, this season of couture overall felt a bit dated and lackluster.

SC: style

shocking but we're nothing, we're just moments

Look at that care which goes into making the eyewear! Right on Rue Faubourg Saint Honore where I will one day visit!

Why I realized a part of the reason I adore Lanvin...The appeal of Lanvin is that everything is clearly just so beautiful and elegant, but underneath that beauty that initially draws me,and hopefully you, in, is the feeling that the piece was made just for whoever is wearing it- there must be something, a connection, which is more personal. It wasn't the video that caused this realization, but it definitely pulled it out of my unconscious.

I don't believe I would get that same feeling with a lot of other brands, no matter how much I love some labels. Even a small glimpse at the work behind the scenes really makes me appreciate the time it takes and the effort involved in thinking up a dress/shoe/bag/etc and then making it a reality.

I wonder how much these glasses will cost, specifically.

And, how amazing is Aymeline? She's such a Lanvin girl. Heck, she's an everything girl. She should be.

in a race that never ever ends, I'm waiting for a bus that never shows

My newcomer picks for Spring 2011, girls I did not know about until fashion month and the weeks or so before it. Some I am not massive fans of yet, but if there's potential, there's a place to write about them.

Erjona Ala

NY Agency: Ford

Why: Apparently I first found out about her back in March, saved her on my to watch list, but I honestly did not remember her. But her runway presence has quickly grabbed my attention. Stunning look both in print and runway (such a runway presence!). Now, I can't forget.

First appeared as an exclusive for Balenciaga Fall 2011, but after that, there was almost no direction for her success to go but UP! I have no reservations about her potential.

Hedvig Palm

NY Agency: NEXT

Why: No other model looks like her, she's striking. Looks like she could have walked straight out of a Vermeer painting. Unsettling in the most beautiful of ways. Plus, who could forget that name?

(Ha, I almost posted a photo of her with apple in hand as well)

Kati Nescher

NY Agency: DNA

Why: 27 year old beautiful German model who has sprung up on major runways this season including Prada. Did I mention she's 27? Yep. She seems very natural and just "has it" as if she's already been seasoned.

Valerija Sestic

NY Agency: Women

Why: A little bit of Kat Hessen and Hailey Clauson. But maybe I like her because of her name ;) I think that with a little maturation, or a lot- as in when she is in her twenties- she could be ridiculous, in a good way. She has a soft sadness in her piercing stare that is intriguing, but her face is still too adolescent to me. And... very impressive, she speaks 5 languages. (haha, i just saw on her nymag profile "interests: speaking languages" Me too, Valerija, me too.)

Tian Yi

NY Agency: Fusion

Why: Does not look too standout in print, but from the runway/backstage pictures that I have seen of her, I see a hint of potential. I think her face is too soft and easily just lost, but she kind of makes up for with an air of confidence.

Julia Frauche

NY Agency: NEXT

Why: Again, a very distinct look. This French girl is such a beauty, but looks so relatable at the same time. Nice runway roster she built up this season, top cinq! (my fake high five, heh)

Katryn Kruger

NY Agency: IMG

Why: Looks simply pretty at first, but translated onto runway- so much more impressive. I prefer when her hair and her eyebrows are neat and polished.

Laura Kampman

NY Agency: New York Models

Why: A touch of masculinity, eyes are a tad alien. Reminds me of Iris Strubegger - makes sense in my mind. Lovely in editorial.

Karolina Waz

NY Agency: Ford

Why: Looks mature, particularly in print. I love a girl who can be both masculine and feminine, great combination. I'm really digging the structure of her face. She seems like a girl with a calm and collected personality.

Antonia Wesseloh

NY Agency: Ford

Why: Ok, so I saw her a while back, and though she was a pass. But my opinion turned 180, and now I'm kind of lingering in between as a personal opinion. But I will say that she is going places. Her two extremes: a death stare or young + naive; most of the time it's somewhere in between.

Sometimes, her eyes give off the impression that she's not so much in touch.

Sending my love out to these girls who aren't total newcomers, meaning I knew about them before this season or this was not their first season, but I never got a chance to feature them: Daga Ziober--> who just blew up this season after a quiet first Fall season, Gertrud Hegelund--> oh wait, I did feature her but this season she did much more work, Aymeline Valade--> she's perfect, what else can I say?, Rose Smith and Caterina Ravaglia--> Amazing, flawless and unique.

SC: models' tfs threads

I can't do the switch off, causing a headache

Everyone, by now, has heard of the collaboration between Marni (!!!) and H&M that will be coming out March 8. From the little preview that we've seen so far, it looks so so good. It's very Marni. I think one of the reasons this collaboration works so well is because Marni is generally a more print-based label and the looks when translated into high street, are the same caliber of prints, but of H&M production quality. Therefore, the design aspect really does not get squandered. The prints! -- that's really what I think of when I hear Marni nowadays. Additionally, the accessories, from the peek we've gotten, look great (see video). Therefore, we really do get what we want from this collaboration. The concern with collaborations is that they are lower quality and still middle priced (then overpriced when sold on ebay) and of course... it's a huge deterrent to have to wait outside H&M the night before. That's just a no for the sane. I don't think I'll ever camp out for that.

Anyway, I am eager to see all the looks soon, and equally for both men and women... even if I don't get my hands on a piece come March.

And on another note: how insane does Aymeline look? but really, when does she not look good?Adore her.