Wrapped in Altuzarra

Who cares about summer temps if one can wear this beauty.

Parental Advisory Explicit Content à la Wang

 

Wang-ing it once again at New York Fashion Week

Artful tackles Fashion Week #Instamonth

NYFW in Altuzarra

Fashion Blogging Is...

• posing and pouting in front of a mirror with an iphone until upgrading to an EOS 5D Mark III

• almost being run over in the middle of the street whilst being photographed by embarrassed/jealous proud boyfriend/girlfriend

• running around looking like a circus freak mismatched canary super editorial at fashion week hoping to get noticed and snapped by a hord of vultures streetstyle photographers

• like high school revisited or The Breakfast Club, including the Heathers (updated with Céline bags), the Articulate Witty Ones (who actually have a real job and are able to afford and show off their own stuff), the Ugly Kid (still ugly but thinks she looks interesting with a ridiculous hair-do and oversized Grandma clothes aka Berlin style) and the Average Jo's (all fillers no killers)

•  when all the males around you look better in skinny jeans than you do

•  watching endless youtube How To's about make up and end up applying slap, lipstick and smokey eyes worse than Turbonegro 

•  instagramming absolutely every freakin' aspect of your boring fashionable life

• addiction to social media; observing social media patterns e.g. the follow and unfollow Twitter twits (the ones with more followers than following) who con everyone into thinking they are super celeb or popular but really don't care. Larry David would most definitely start an argument about "the unwritten rules of society".

• getting paranoid about statistics

• feeling dizzy scrolling down Susie Bubble's blog posts

• having an inferiority complex standing next to "real" editors, or Susie Bubble

• when your best friends are Chloé, Céline and Zara

• wearing high heels all day even if you can't walk in them, because Garance does so

• dreaming about becoming the next It-Style-Consultant in Garance Dore's All Star Girly Posse

• when Emanuelle Alt is your religion

• stalking your favourite blogger outifts on the Internet and comparing yourself

• having 943 online fashion store newsletter subscriptions that tempt you into buying even more clobber

• going totally bonkers over Christmas the SALES

• opening that top knot at night to release strain from the roots

• jealousy, envy, happiness, fun, addiction, success, totes amaze

• receiving an OBS (Officially Been Snapped) by his majesty The Sartorialist

• hoping for Céline bag free garb and sponsorship

• buying the Porsche Boxter of bags Céline Trio when actually you'd kill to own the Boston or Trapeze!

• receiving free designer garb but realising that in the end Elin Kling and The Blonde Salad always look better in the same stuff

• earning that 6 digit sum end of month Céline bag Very-Berry-Extra-Super-Grande-Latte with ads from your site  

• when you're the peacock and not the crow, right Suzy Menkes?

You may now guess the blogger!

Feel free to add more!

Closet Confidential

Last week ELLE Magazine visited me for their monthly feature Closet Confidential, one of my favourites, I must admit, although I'm pretty sure they wanted to have a sniff around! You might be familiar with it, if not, the ELLE team likes to visit female celebrities, designers, models and artists and rummages through their closets at their respective homes. The celebrity then bangs on about her influences, like, if you're still pretty young and chances are high you're an It-Girl, model and IPod Dj, you rattle on about your vintage Chanel blouses handed down from your Grandma, how big a fan of vintage shopping you are, because you think it helps personalize your wardrobe and how you most certainly would love to own Mum's closet. Of course Mum is a former supermodel with tons of Alaïa and Dad most certainly an aging rock star with a receding hairline.

So in my case, and not quite twenty anymore, the headline would read something like this:  
The influential avantgarde fashion ace and all around super-über-stylish Editor-at-Large of INSOUCIANCE Magazine gives us an exclusive glimpse into her personal wardrobe. 
Well sort of, I had to gently prepare them to the fact that I don't really have a proper one, my office is my closet when I'm in town.
Stupid me got muddled up with the dates and there they suddenly were...

E: Hello Artful!

A: Hi Elle! Actually I wasn't... erm, oh well, please come in. Mind your steps though. I only just arrived from Beirut, hope you don't mind the untidiness.

E: Oh, that'll be fine. Oooh wow, is that the Charlotte Olympia Pandora Plexiglass Clutch?

A: Yeah!

E: Oooh a total must-have! So chic! Oh, those neon Christopher Kane J Brand jeans - love them, still going strong!

A: Yes, would you like to take a pair home with you?

E: Erm...what are your must-haves this autumn Artful?

A: Tons of volume by Céline of course, lots of leather stuff by Wang, loads of Charlotte Olympia and I will be strutting it in Comme des Garçons! Oh, and without my iBunny, I still feel naked! Although I think it's time to swap it for a Moschino bear!
E: Wow, I see you like anchovis, Artful! Is that Pizza by Jonathan Meese?
A: No, actually that is the "Leftovers" installation by me! The anchovis light up when it's dark!
E: Sooo rad!
A: Thanks.
E: How would you describe your work, Artful?
A: It's kind of like a self portrait! Fashion and Art merge together, but I have the feeling the art world isn't quite ready for this yet.  
E: What are you wearing on that Hirst painting?
A: That's Margiela from some seasons ago. You know the pants and dresses you had to enter the room sideways in. A bit awk but sooo bloody bril!
E: I totally love your Comme des Garçons dress you are wearing today! May we shoot you in it?
A: Sure, wait a minute, let me stand in front of my Yayoi Kusama painting. There you go ELLE.
E: Thanks, Artful!! Spot on! You are beautiful and we super love INSOUCIANCE!
A: Thanks for visiting me in my humble abode! Love you, ELLE!
    Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap.

...and off they went... 

1001 Meaningful Artful Comments:

Alexa Dung said:

Ooooh Bauhaus! So rad!

I did not pre-launch Margiela for H&M on ebay said:

I love u Artful!

Squeal High Heeeeels said:

I want those Pom Pom heels and the Louboutins! 

The Blonde Salad said:

Wow Artful, you even got more comments than me!!!!!!!!

You are sooo shallow said:

You def wear it better than Lady Gaga!!!!!!!!

Fashioncrumpet said:

Can they ALL be my favorite!?! How can I pick??? Okay, the Chanel bag is gorgeous but the clutch is fab too =) 

Anonymous said:

i think it's the first and the last time that i say this but i don't like your shoes :OO

Swedish Peroxide said:
This is probably one of my favorite looks. I'm not a fan of complicated outfits, full of accessories and a lot of things put together and like this look for it's simplicity, it's comfy and easy to wear and the shoes gives it a bit of classy touch. I love it! 

Woohoo Dior said:

อึที่ยอดเยี่ยมดังกล่าว!

Outfit Posts Ate My Loan said:

I'll have one of those neon jeans!!!!!!!P-LEASE! Gimme Gimme Gimme!!!!!!!!!!

From Ugly Doll with Love said:

Smooooootch!

Colour Blocking Still Absolutely Freakin Everywhere said:

I sink you sooooo amazzing! Kisses from Russia!

I'm quite ugly but I flaunt my style said:

Blimey Artful, you fashion weasel!

Fashionablistabledidjfkdlsoejdlsoism said:

Well, these are definitely not low-cost items for most of the bloggers who visit your site...But anyway, the outfit is really fabulous! :o

I raided Margiela at H&M said:

Spot on, Artful! 

You got a retweet and I didn't, so I hate you said: 

Can't stand you!

My life for one of those Celine bags said:

You know I think you should wear some more black! 

Tweet Me Bad said:

Holy cow, awesome office and outfit!!! So inspiring!

Get Your Crappy Comments From Me said:

Eeeeek!

Candy said:

I love your outfit!

Mandy said:

Lovely outfit! 

Randy said:

Your outfit, I love it!

Fashion Bimbo said:

Your Outfit is so lovely!

Tiffany said:

OMG! Gonna die again! Your outfit is so lovely! No really!

Excuse Me, I'm Fashion said:

Is that all?

Excuse Me, I'm Fashion

Excuse Me, I'm Fashion

Excuse Me, I'm Fashion

Excuse Me, I'm Fashion

Excuse Me, I'm Fashion    

Anna Winter said: 

Superb Leftovers!

Carrie said:

Thanks Artful for giving us a glimpse into your wardrobe!

What do you think about my fringed leather skirt that I have published today?

Mikimoto aka Girlrepeller said:

私はあなたが巧妙な愛。あなたは地球上で最も偉大なファッションイタチです！

Artist formely known as thug said:

Beats Jonathan Meese!!!! Ace!

I Art U said: 

Divine installation!

Verbal Fashion Diahrrhea said: 

what a lovely dress u are wearing sweetie! 

and ofc i love the whole look and u are such a beauty!

oh my God, you are wearing those shoes again :DDD they are so adorable :D btw, the see through bag is my favorite :D 

kisses

Mia M. said:

You are such a style inspiration for me! I always fall in love with your outfits, and pieces, and today, it's the Dress, wow! If only I could afford such lovely clothing like you x

Anonymous said: 

Mia M.!!! are you stupid or what? she gets the shit for free! and @Carrie: Yikes!

Art Dealer Hates Documenta but likes Frieze said:

That's not a Hirst, it's a Hurst!!! FF

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When I met Karl...

Last night I was in Berlin to celebrate the opening of Karl Lagerfeld's exhibition "The Little Black Jacket". I waited for my chance and there he was: Dear Karl! I fired some questions at him, but I couldn't quite figure out if he was listening to me or his iPod. Maybe he was twittering Choupettes diary during our super crazy conversation or maybe not, but he kept speaking to me in French and calling me Laetitia the entire evening! Got to love Karl!


19394 Artful Comments:

OMG Chanel said:
He's God!

Berlin Twitster said:
I war auch da, aber ich habe Dich nicht gesehen!
Wieso standen die Blogger alle unten, und Karl oben?

FashionSquirrel said:
Lovely bright colors babe!!

I hate Ponies said:
That suit – Check. I have it on my wishlist!

GET IT TODAY!
SVAROWSKI  BAG GIVEAWAY!

I raided Margiela at H&M said:
I so adore him, a legend with a sharp tongue!

more...

What would Margiela say?

6 Days 6 Looks 1 Girl: Day 6

Paris

 

Fancied a Yorkie bar inbetween shows. Met Anna outside the supermarket, who was hovering all over me. "Take siiis", she said. There was no escape, got a head to toe fashion shower right in front of the market with her H&M jewels! Thanks, Anna! Returned the favour by offering a bite of my Yorkie bar. Told her that they also stocked a great selection of Edamame beans inside. Anna laughed out loud and admired my Balenciaga neoprene sweater, and I admired her bare midriff! Got to love Anna!

The End.

5 Looks 5 Days 1 Girl - Day 5

Day 5 - Paris

Hi Jean Paul, ça va?
Aaah, ça va bien, merci, Artful! Muah muah muah.
I siii you are wearing Gaultier, non?
Of course, Jean Paul, only for you. 7 days dressed in Jean Paul Gaultier!
Fantastique, and sii heels are sooo butiful!
Thank you very much, Jean Paul!
Mais Artful, siiis clatch, ceci n'est pas un Gaultier, non?
It's Lanvin, Jean Paul.
C'est tres jolie, Artful! Alors, are you coming to my défilé, Artful?
Of course, Jean Paul, so excited! Muah muah muah.
Jusqu'alors, Artful! Muah muah muah.

5 Days 5 Looks 1 Girl: Day 4

Ciao from Milano! I'm having my Prada moment! Tommy Ton shot me for style.com in Instagram mode. Didn't know he did the everybody can do arty mode! Got to say hi to Miuccia now, Tommy! Ciao! Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Yes? Insouciance Magazine. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Sorry? No, it's not a digital Wallpaper print, it's from the Prada print archive! Thank you! Ciao a tutti!

5 Days 5 Looks 1 Girl: Day 3

Had to make it up to Mary by wearing the lovely Hightower dress to her fantastic show! Said she would send me one of those fab stamp dresses for INSOUCIANCE soon! Going to wear it myself of course! 

5 Days 5 Looks 1 Girl: Day 2

Met up with Mary in London for lunch to take her mind of the upcoming runway show on Sunday and have some girly talk.

Hi Mary, muah, muah!

Hi Artful, muah muah, how are you?

Fine thanks, Mary!

Oh Artful, your dress, it's super beautiful!

Thanks Mary!

It's not one of mine, is it?

Well, you see, I got it in China. It's a Kitrintzou!

A what?

Mary nearly spat her Quinoa salad all over me!

Erm...The Sweetyspongy Dress!!!

In next to no time Mary was having convulsions - of laughter!

Apparently I made her day!

5 Days 5 Looks 1 Girl: The Artful Poser - Day 1

ONE

5 Days 5 Looks

                                GIRL                                

The Artful Poser

 Editor-at-Large for INSOUCIANCE Magazine

See what the überstylish fashion high-flyer is wearing throughout fashion week

Day 1

Once again, Wang-ing it in New York!

 

Welcome to Saint-Tropez

Artful on mobile: Yes Dahling, no, I've already completed the Montauk hoo-ha, actually I am super mega relaxing in St Tropez right now with my friend David Guetta in his massive Villa. What? You're here as well? No! Oh super duper! Daaaaaaavid!!!! Come out of your studio!

David: What up Artful? More cocktails?

Artful: Look David, over there!!!! 

David: Erm...Abramovich?

Artful: Nooo, look, it's Kanye on his yacht! Blinded by the reflection of my Spektre sunnies he knew it was me from a distance! Mooring in front of Senequier in a mo! C'mon David, off we go to Club 55!

David: Alright Artful, wait a minute, just gotta finish my new mega hit!

Artful to Kanye: Coming Daaaahling!!!!!!

 

Bottega Veneta Embroidered Jersey Body
Charlotte Olympia Kitty embroidered velvet flats
Charlotte Olympia Pandora Classic Box Clutch Animal Print
Spektre mirrored Sunnies
Aurélie Bidermann Mendoza Necklace
and matching Aurélie Biedermann Mendoza Manchette
Jacket David's own

Kanye West wearing his own design
Latest fab Edition of Insouciance magazine wearing Alexander McQueen, and yes, I’m on the cover again, but luckily for you it's going to be quite often this year!

12910 Artful Comments:

Insta-Addict said:

So obsessed with David!

Super Blog Bitch said: 

You are such an inspiration Artful!

Neon Pumps said:

I love your Bottega body! So adorable!

Outfit posts ate my loan said:

aww spektre sunnies. i want them so badly.

OMG Jimmy Shoes said:

Did you see Kate Moss on her yacht, Paris Hilton, Tara Reid, Jade Jagger, Lara Stone?

Svetlana Ugruislova said:

Oh, me ser tooo! Love, Svetlana.

svetlanasfashionextravaganza.ru

Exit through the sh*t shop said: 

Duh!

Fashion Crumpet said:

I love St Tropez! 

I raided Marni at H&M said:

Enjoy your holiday Artful! Love your jewellery and sunnies!

Leather shorts 24/7 said: 

I know I didn't mail back, but that's because you're too cool! You radster!

Twitter Twat said: 

So rad, gotta tweet it.

Tweet @twittertwat

Tweet @twittertwat

Tweet @twittertwat

Tweet @twittertwat

Abigail said:

Kanye is so great. OMG! Think I'm gonna faint...

Knock Knock! Who's there? Annoying Choupette here said:

Miu Miu

I Pin Broccoli Tree Houses said: 

Sorry, but why didn't you holiday with Anthony Kiedis?

Superduper said:

Aurelie Bidermann, thank you for introducing me to her, love the turquoise!

Don't you dare say anything against Prada or said: 

Go to the VIP Room and have a Mega Bolli battle!

Ceative Berlin Twitster but totally broke said: 

Un-f*cking-fassbar

Squeel High Heels said:

I'm so in love with you Artful, David and Kanye. 

I went to boarding school said: 

Suits you so well Artful. Got the Kitty flats at net-a-porter, aren't they fantastic! 

Do I look good with streaks? said: 

No, not really!

I'm gonna be a star, I'm popular said:

I never wear flat shoes but the Kitty's are really cute!

Artist formely known as thug said:

Oh bitch! Isn't that yacht a bit small? And where's Kim?

50.000.000 clicks on youtube said:

Mega super duper excellent yacht!

Fashion Retard said: 

Spektre who?

Fashion Lemming said:

I die, the Charlotte Olympia Kitty flats! They are soooooooooooooooooo

ooooooooooo perfect on you! OBTTM!

Got a super trash Giveaway to giveaway worth like nothing

Got a super trash Giveaway to giveaway worth like nothing

Got a super trash Giveaway to giveaway worth like nothing

Got a super trash Giveaway to giveaway worth like nothing

Got a super trash Giveaway to giveaway worth like nothing

Got a super trash Giveaway to giveaway worth like nothing

I'm so gay I sweat more glitter than Brian Boy said:

Sooooooo cute! I mean David! muah muah!

Social Media Savvy Super Moron said:

Hooray! Finally you're on twitter!!!

Lick me on Facebook!

Pin me no Interest!

Twit me on Twitter!

Torture me on tumblr! 

Plus me on Google!

Look me on Lookbook!

Bore me on Bloglovin!

Chic me on Topia! 

Insta me no gram!

Tell it ALL on Tellster! Didn't know this one, ey?

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At Port Eliot

Recently a good friend gave me a call to invite me to a festival. I told Alex about it, and I couldn't quite remember who was playing there, sounded like something with Motor at the beginning I told him and Alex replied, "Oh, Motörhead, cool, I'll give you something to wear!". Would you believe it, dear Alex was so kind to help me out with this wonderful outfit! Said friend picked me up that morning, and when we got to the location, I couldn't make out any rocker dudes, just a bunch of hippies. "Motörhead? Nooooo", said my friend, "It's the Port Eliot Festival!" Duh! However I had a fantastic time, I bumped into Susie Bubble underneath the knitted tree, although I don't think she recognised me. Lovely streetstyle fashion photographer Dvora shot this cool photo of us both. It was a bit sweaty underneath that helmet, but boy did I have fun in the Hullabaloo with all the fairies and trolls!

5002 Artful comments:

Style me chic said:
I was there as well! What a creative hub!

Anonymous said:
What a bunch of hippies...

I wear bell bottoms and I liiike it said:
I did the orange bit in that tree btw!!!!!!!! XXxXXXXXXXXX

I raided Marni at H&M said:
So magical and inspiring! I wish I had been there!

I went to borarding school said:
I 've been doing the bare midriff, like it a lot. Looks classy as long as you work it above the navel à la Prada!

I get free clothes and you don't nanananananaaaaa said:
You look so chic in Wang, I adore him!

Chiara said:
I never thought of wearing the matching helmet with that outfit! Must try it out myself! Thanks Artful for the inspiration!

I bulk buyed YSL Logo shirts said:
Oh wow Susie Bubble looks sooo fantastic. And so do you! xoxoxoxo

Get your crappy comments from me said:
Eek!

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A note to Darcel

Darcel, Dahling! I loved your 150/15 exhibition of fashion personalities at Colette Carnival, but didn't you forget someone? Gosh! Here is a reminder! I consider myself "darcellized"! Tootles!

Comments:

Give Da Respect said:
Darcel Disappoints!

Artist formely known as thug said:
Go Artful!! He seems a bit frothy!

I Art U said:
You look so fantastic Artful, almost makes me wanna cry! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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I Went To Boarding School said:
Killer Artful! I love this painting! How could he forget!

Tiffany said:
Whoa, whoa, you look soooooo awesome, look at you babe! Where's the other eye?

Candy said:
This is perfection. I so totally love your eyeliner. Is it Maybelline?

Anonymous said:
Really cannot understand the crap these pampered fashion clowns parrots come up with!

Get your crappy comments from me said:
Rad!

Rich Fashionhorse said:
I agree with I went to Boarding School, and oh gosh, is that the Celine polo neck sweater you're wearing?

Even stupider comments than Get your crappy comments from me said:
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
(she screams) I LIKE ITTTTTTTTTTT
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I raided Marni at H&M said:
Love it Artful!

Lunatic Queen said:

1-Make up is great!
2-Hair is great!
3-Ears are great!
4- Top is also great!
5- So you are great :))

Love you beauty!!!

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Pardon my Me: Dans le Jardin des Tuileries

Who: Me

Where: Me at Paris Fashion Week

When: Me after Comme des Garcons

For: StylebyME  INSOUCIANCE MAGAZINE

Bonjour Daahling, ca va? Les Macarons? Mais ouiiiii, bien sur! Dahling, it's moi! I'm in Paris at the Tuileries. Ya, still fashion week. And another more 26 Mercedes Benz Fashion Weeks to go. Duh! Going to cut the crap after this one though! You know I've got things to do. Well, sort of. I am wearing the Jil Sander jardin coat. I figured no daisies about yet, so I'd bring on spring and salute Raf. Just saw Comme and the models were wearing exaggerated versions of my coat. Totes futuristic amaze! So I nicked one from Rui back stage. Show you soon! Salut! Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap...

Voluminous Floral Silk Coat by Jil Sander

Sunglasses by Miu Miu

Boots by Celine

Lipstick by Tom Ford

Comments:

Samantha said:

Breathtaking awesomeness!

Miss Missy said:

I love your coat!

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Miss Missy said:

I love your coat!

missmissy.blogspot.com 

Miss Missy said:

I love your coat!

missmissy.blogspot.com 

Candyboo said:

Nice blog. follow me I won't follow you!

I Went To Uni said: 

Oh I so love this coat by Raf Simons. I do hope he will work his magic at Dior!

I Went To Boarding School said:

I agree with I Went To Uni, so talented and definitely ready for his own label!

Rich Fashion Horse said:

I agree with I Went To Uni and I Went To Boarding School! I so adore Raf's work for Jil Sander. You look gorgeous, I have the same boots by the way!

Anonymous said:

Oh, I agree with I Went To Uni, I Went To Boardng School and the Rich Fashion Horse! NOT! 

Gerome said:

The Play button doesn't function Artful!!!!! Get the clip going!

a portrait from somerset house

Hello from London Fashion Week, or Faux Fur City as I call it at the mo! I stole this photo of myself from Dick & Bill's.

Comments have been disabled for this post. You are all welcome to leave comments on Dick & Bill's. Tootles!

Junya Watanabe Faux Fur Leopard Coat
Leggings by Mary Katrantzou
Gloves Lanvin
Lipstick Tom Ford
Eyeshadow Nars