I still love to browse through the commons on flickr . Recently I discovered these fantastic pictures. They are from the State Library of Queensland, Australia.
I love about everything on these pictures. The super nice girls who look so totally happy and so natural. The outstanding bathing suits and the beach dresses. I would love to have one like that. But most of all these are some very good photos. The photographers are unknown. The pictures are taken between 1940 and 1955.

in the mood for more?

I have to admit my first thoughts upon seeing pictures of the 13 years old teenager at the fashions shows weren't very positive ones.
Anyway, we recently had this discussion at the job about fashion blogs and someone was bitching about that little girl and how ridiculous it's that she is invited to the shows.  I forgot about tavi for some days but luckily kathleen reminded my of the whole issue in a recent blog post.
So I finally went to check Style rookie Tavi Gevinson blog and I have to admit to took my breath away. The girl is an artist! intelligent and highly talented, I clearly understand why fashion people call here a source of inspiration or even a muse.  On one hand there are these self-portraits from her in these amazing outfits her explanations and thoughts  on the outfits are well worth reading. Then there are here collages, all little works of art. Her thoughts on fashion. for me,  are a better read than those of many of the fashion bloggers out there.
Go and see for yourself!

http://tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com/

It's no secret that Face Hunter is one of my favorite Blogs. I did write about him before. He has just come Back from Belgrade one of my favorite cities and thats worth mentioning.

Belgrade is a exciting city, full of life, nice architecture, friendly people.

Face Hunter seems to have enjoyed it, he found some really great styled people and took some very nice pictures.
Go see yourself

more Belgrade pictures
check our city guide

"I was never concerned with making a conventional travelogue. I wanted the viewer, like me, to feel they sort of understood it, but didn't. They recognised something but could not quite figure it out."

http://inmotion.magnumphotos.com/essays/tokyolovehello.aspx

Surfing the internet late a night I came across the SWSU project, StyleWillSaveUs is an independent digital magazine (no paper here, they’re saving trees) that loves all things super-stylish, organic, eco-friendly, vintage, recycled and sustainable.

"It’s easy to get freaked out in our current climate of global warming and toxic overload, especially when hair shirted eco-warriors (or indeed eco-worriers) are continually telling us to give up the little luxuries that make life worth living. Quite frankly, we’d rather not live in a tipi. In fact we don’t think there’s any need – by making a few smart choices we can live lovely lives safe in the knowledge that what’s good for us can also be good for the environment.

Small things make a big difference when we do them together – all we need to do is stop for a moment, think about things and change a habit or two. That’s where StyleWillSaveUs comes in. We’re desperate to tell you about all the cool things you can do and buy so your hard earned cash goes on something you truly believe in."

It time to start thinking about these issues in the glorious world of style and fashion (and child labour). I like their approach. On the site you can find lot of interesting articles and products, there is even an Eco Dictionary!

www.stylewillsaveus.com