Jean Paul Gaultier

This Paris Fashion Week got me inspired.

Let's begin with Lady GaGa's BFF, Jean Paul Gaultier.

I love Lady GaGa, she's a bit crazy, but honestly I think she's just misunderstood, like all real artists (i.e.: Van Gogh).
It's not surprising Jean Paul Gaultier is the one designer she identifies with.
To my view, he's a genius. His designs aren't boring. It's intelligent and provocative. You have to spend sometime examining it to understand. It's a piece of art!

Last year, Gaultier announced he wouldn't do ready-to-wear anymore. People started to question wether he would be able to combine chic and humour (I'd say intelligence). He is a freethinker, and of course he did it.

This runway had a wedding theme and showcased 61 alternative brides. All sizes and ages. I loved that he put older models to walk on his designs.

On the right: Anna Cleveland

In a time where no one wants to look older than thirty-years-old (myself included), Gaultier was able to balance between a show, where young and skinny models are used to market the work, to whom these clothes are really market for. The idea of using older models, with real body shapes, showed his fans he is realistic. They looked beautiful!

I'm so afraid of getting old, it seems to me that my life won't be as fun as it is now... I'll have other responsibilities, children to take care, a house, bills to pay... I feel like I have to live everything now because later won't be fun. I know I'm wrong. I see my mom, she is so young spirited. And that's how I want to be as I grow older. My age won't keep me from doing anything (not in an immature way).

His runway gave me hope. Made me think that life is good whatever age you are!

These are my top 3 from his show, including Naomi!

PICTURES: Giovanni Gianonni for WWD

WATCH: Model Anna Cleveland. She appeared on Jean Paul Gaultier's and Ellie Saab's show!

@anna_vcr - she reminds me of Lady GaGa a little bit! 

one of my favourite weeks of the year

I love fashion. I'm obsessed with it. And yes, I love shopping, but I hate to buy boring and unoriginal pieces. Whenever I see a different piece of clothing, that stands out among all those "basics", that's the one I'm going to buy.

It's all about creativity. Of course we need to buy basic stuff, but what will basic be without "the one"? The one piece that will make your outfit speak to yourself.

Many may think that fashion week is just another event for people to show off, but I don't think it is. Think about fashion week as an art event. Take the runway venues as art galleries. This is what fashion week is about.

The designers spend a long time brainstorming a concept that will impact people, that is current. The concept has a lot more to say than you think.

Remember all the conflicts happening between Russia and Ukraine? One of my favourite clothing brands in Brazil, Farm Rio, lauched a collection last year called Moskovita, inspired on the Russian culture. 

This week is Men's fashion week. In Paris, Givenchy had a great runway! This year marks Riccardo Tisci 10th year as Creative Director of the brand's women's and RTW collection and his 7th year as menswear designer.

Tisci labeled his 2015 Fall collection was inspired by his "darkness obsessions", so by the colours, the make-up, and the accessories — the pins, and the skirt-like cardigan — all pass this dark feeling.

The red catwalk gives us the sensation that the models are walking on fire.

I put together some of my favourite outfits.

And the make-up was so artistic and beautiful! The make-up spoke to itself. You knew as soon as you looked to the models face, that something dark and mysterious was coming up.

What did you guys think about it? Did Riccardo Tisci show you his "darkness"?

PICTURES: Giovanni Gianonni for WWD

I will survive!

This week I have been feeling a little sad. I don't know what's happening with me, I just don't feel enthusiastic about anything.

This is not me.

Last week I talked about how much I want and I need to change. It's evolution. We need to evolve. My classes started and I have lots of plans. I've printed out a bunch of daily schedules and weekly dinner menus that would help me organize my day so I wouldn't make the same mistakes I did last semester.

Who said it worked?

As soon as I started panicking about failing, all my plans remained plans instead of actions.

This week I worked on my next article for The Projector, Red River College's newspaper, that listed 20 places in Winnipeg for people under 20. I'm new to Winnipeg, and I hate to say, but I haven't gone anywhere other then the mall and The Forks, so I had to get my friends to help me.

One of the places on the list was Saffron's Restaurant. On Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 10 p.m., they have karaoke.

When I was in Virginia I used to go to karaoke with my friends sometimes and we had lots of fun! At the time, I was taking Show Choir, so everything I wanted to do was sing all the time! hahaha #goodtimes

This last friday I got my friends and even my parents to come with me to Saffron's. I spent my entire week stressing out, irritated, and sad. All I wanted today was to forget all my worries and have a good time.

I have to tell you that we nailed karaoke! At first just one of my friends said he would sing, that he was the king of karaoke. But then we had so much fun that all of us (we were 12 people) sang and danced! Even my mom and my dad! It was too much fun!

Me and my friend Raquel closed the night! haha We got everyone at the bar to dance and sing with us. The host got so excited with our performance that she played one last song and all of us that were at the bar sang and danced together! It was great!

I've been feeling a little "down" (as we say in Brazil), but I know I will survive, and tonight I could yell that so the world could hear it. It felt good.

Guess what? We are going back tomorrow!
I totally recommend checking this place! It's awesome!

Here's a video #aboutlastnight, so you can get a little excited about karaoke!

Para a alma não ficar sedentaria, corra riscos.-Zack Magiezi 🎤❤️ #lastdays #idontwannaleave #karaoke @ligiabraidotti @raqueldurst @juulianaroberta

A video posted by Daniela Brasil (@danielabrasil) on Jan 17, 2015 at 12:34am PST

CAPTION TRANSLATION: "For the soul not to be sedentary, take risks" - Zack Magiezi

See you next week!

my new year's resolutions

It seems cliché, I know. And people are probably going to read this thinking: "She won't remember this in two weeks", but I am taking it seriously!

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I need to change. That is my first new year's resolution.

I'm not going to be extremely disappointed at me if I don't keep them all. The main thing here is changing. If I reach that, even if just a little bit, I will be happy enough. But don't think I'll settle for less. I need to start believing in myself. I know I am capable of doing whatever I want to. If there is one thing I really need to change is thinking I am not able to do certain things. We all can do anything we want. I believe that our thoughts impact a lot our performance.

Over this break I read a lot about resolutions and why people can't keep them. I understand that we usually set extremely difficult goals and that we need to take baby steps. I tried to set up small changes like eating less sugar or being more patient. For me, these are baby-steps. I need to be ambitious, so of course my resolutions sound crazy and unrealistic!

1. MOTIVATION

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I lacked motivation a lot last semester. I was so caught up with not mistaking that my brain simply shut off my reward-mechanism. Over the break I tried to relax as much as I could. I was able to see what were my improvements over the last 4 months, and that brought back my motivation!
My motivation resolution is to keep my safe sane and relaxed, so my brain can work well enough so I can achieve all my goals.

2. EATING LESS/WELL

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Anxiety is my enemy. I get anxious too easy and that leads me to eat more, and sugar is usually the only thing that helps. Some people get anxious and stop eating, others start eating more. I am that person. I eat more.
After my parents arrived in Winnipeg, my anxiety has decreased. Life is easier when you have your parents close, supporting you. I've missed them a lot, and I thank everyday that they are here.
With this decrease of anxiety I started eating less. I realized I really don't need to have a snack every hour and that I don't need chocolate every single day.
It's not only to lose weight but also to keep myself healthy.

3. BECOME STRONGER

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I've been practicing yoga for a year now and I can see all the changes it has done to my body.
I never really liked gyms and those machines they have. I look weird when I exercise on them and I'm pretty sure I do everything wrong.
Practicing yoga has taught me how to control my own body.
Yoga keeps you strong and yet very lean. It is great for mental health also. Meditation reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, helps with fat loss, gives you a better skin, increases our immune system, strengthens bone density, regulates blood sugar levels, and improves memory.
If you'd like to try meditation, here's a guide for beginners! Just take ten minutes of your day to devote it to your mental health. It's worth the try!

4. TAKE MORE PHOTOS

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A couple years ago I wouldn't spend a minute without taking pictures. One of the reasons why I have a great memory of the things that happened in my life is because I have several pictures of it. I keep a journal since I was little, but pictures are the best way to capture the small details we don't put in words sometimes.
Because of the picture I have, I remember when and how I met my best friends, I remember everything that happened while I was in Virginia, and it also allows me to remember things I was too young to even keep it in my memory, like the day I was born.
I haven't taken pictures for a while. Over the years I've tried to avoid the lenses of a camera, but I need to change that ASAP.
I want to be able to remember things.
If you want to watch me as I try to keep this resolution, follow me on Instagram! @ligiabraidotti
If don't see me posting at least one picture everyday, you can yell at me! hahaha

These are some of my resolutions for 2015. I think you'll agree with me when I say they are not hard to keep. It's the little things that make big changes. This statement is overused, but I believe is true! Follow me on Pinterest as I get inspired to keep my resolutions!

- I'd love to know what are your resolutions for this year!

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A photo posted by @oscarprgirl on Jan 9, 2015 at 12:40pm PST