TrUe PaSsIonate ReD

When I was younger I use to love reading fantasy adventure books. And now I love watching supernatural TV series. 

TRUE BLOOD is one of the series I follow.

It's an American television series created and produced by Alan Ball,based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, detailing the co-existence of vampires and humans in Bon Temps, a fictional, small town in the state of Louisiana

So here are a few of the promotional posters and more.

So this is the first promotional poster for the series. It's been adapted to CD's, DVD covers, and for TV commercials.

I love this image as it is cropped in a very interesting way. There is a sense of mystery in the picture. The intensity of the colour even thought cold and dark has a very good impact. It almost looks like an over sharpened picture on the verge of looking like a graphic image.

The simplicity in most of these poster is what I find interesting. Text is used cleverly and the images have only one focal point and a strong background.  

These are very developed and thought through promotional posters. Very strong branding for something that is imaginary.

Obviously as this is a Vampire series. There is emphasis on Blood.

Notice the optical illusion on the first poster. One can also notice the change of typography along this the seasons.

The main colours used are RED,BLACK,WHITE and shades of them.

The effect on these picture are quite interesting. Scratched paper / dripping ink/blood / tints of red,blacks,white on the images, the clothes... 

Here the whole crew and a bit more. 

Cut outs of images to write. This creates a mysterious feel again. 

Check out the credits for True Blood. This was nominated for an Emmy. 

This sequence was created by Digital Kitchen, a production studio that was also responsible for creating the title sequence of  Dexter, another TV series I like. 

 

MoNoChRomE

MONOCHROME

The Black and White colour combo is the classic, elegant, simplest, 
contrasting,
interesting one. 

And the 1920's Fashion designer CoCo Chanel is known to have mastered the 2 colours. 

Her famous designs include the Chanel suit, cardigan jacket,lilttle black dress(an item almost every woman owns),bell buttoms and Chanel No.5 perfume

Karl Lagerfeld is now creative director of the brand which has kept its integrity and values whiles evolving into and incorporating a contemporary look.

One of the Chanel look is the suit. This look adds a masculine side to a woman look or adds a feminin side to a traditional masculine outfit. This idea of designing the unexpected, designing past the social expectancy is very appealing.

Chanel is all about:

StructuRe, TexTuRe and AlLuRe !!! 

Here is a "modernized" version of the original suit . There is an attention to detail with the use of accessories ( buttons and chains) and materials (fluffy edging, contours)Notice the also black and white tight with an interesting "cut" to the knees . 

Not sure if this is Chanel or not but I LIKE!

The pearls add dimension to the shoes. The different use of black material( suede/polish)plays with texture.

This bag reminds me of cushions and  sofas ! It is the sewn in structure of it that i like. I own a bag with the same " bumpy" design but in a mocha colour :) I also like the way it is displayed in this add. again the Black and white. 

Nothing but the contrasting object positioned in a structurally impossible way(handles)

Talking about adverts you gotta love the Chanel magazine adds.

Again black and white photos

2009 shoot

 This ad promotes the new Chanel Prestige A/W 2011 collection. The frames have been designed to resemble Chanel's chain and leather-lace strap on their iconic handbags. 

If u look at the composition of the image u will notice the main subject is not at the centre. I see 2 focal points. The logo positioned dynamically with the angle of the model's face. And the flower which attracts attention to the frames of the glasses,  balances the images and adds softness to the dramatic shoot. 

2007                                         2005

These two images have a lot in common. This shows continuity in the brand and the styles of the posters. Same perfum, same scribbled but very deliberately positioned. The models Keira Knightly and Kate Moss are diffrent but they are photographed in the same atmosphere. A spot light at the back, a perle necklace, an iconic object(bowler hat/white rose), a dark hairstyle. They are both captured in a vulnerable and sensual state. 

2005

2004

This one is more classic. It reminds us of painted portraits . I think of "The girl with the pearl earrings" by artist Johannes Vermeer. I love the velvety feel of the dominant black background. There is continuity between the dress and the background. This ad was part of a whole campaign. 

Have a look at the making of the short film/ TV commercial adverts. It maintains the classic yet modern atmosphere. All this with the use of emotional blurry close up shots, slow motion frames, classical music, dramatic lighting and skyline/aerial views of New York.

Oh and i recommend the film. You will see a Fashion Collection from the 70's. It's in french but the story is about a life and not just a brand.

Here a taste:

BoLd Block CoLouRs

Ok, so i love FASHION !! Ever since i could decide what to wear, I payed attention to my style. Might not have been following trends but I was definitely  creating my own sense of style.

I used to be very very very aware of colours when choosing my outfits. I would match my nails, to my headband, to my shoes, jewlery, bag ...

This is the trend called:


         M O N O   C O L O U R

My favourite colours for this look were and still are:

olive/lime green,purple,blues,reds and brown

I have to admit it take a bit of courage to wear such bright colours so I sometimes recreate this trend with more basic colours such as navy blue, military green,burgundy(rouge bordeau), pastel pink(nude).

Notice the architecture in the background. This hotel entrance in Muscat (OMAN) has a very geometric structures.

L to R: Brioni, Cacherel, Costume National, Haider Ackermann, Akris

Accessories too are quite  interesting to look at

 Monochrome watches from ToyWatch collection

But then it's even better to MIX BOLD colours and that trend is called

       B  O  L  D     B  L  O  C  K  

I am in love with this GUCCI outfit!All the rich colours :)

Would definitely wear it. 

The turquoise harem trousers are just so elegant especially with the bronze belt. The attached curtain tie back, personalizes the whole look !!

Oh and do not talk to me about shoes !!! I have too many but keep buying more like most of us girls i assume :)

I will post more about shoes. It deserves a whole section !

Zara wide heeled satin sandal  

But these are very wearable heels.

the chunky structure make it easier to walk on and the different colours make it versatile.

The black is there to balance of  the turquoise/pink/orange.