Into The Mind: Roman Holiday

Roman Holiday is one of my favorite movies ever! In the film, Audrey Hepburn takes on the role of Princess Ann, a modern-day princess who feels suffocated and controlled by her royal duties and decides to escape her responsibilities for a day by traveling Rome on her own she meets a handsome reporter on the way and sh*t gets cray!

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The outfit I found to be most interesting in this film was the simple outfit, consisting of a plain white blouse paired with a full circle skirt, that Hepburn wore for majority of the film during her tour of Rome. Throughout the film, Princess Ann meddles and plays around with her outfit, changing her look through minor touches; such as by adding a neck scarf, by folding her sleeves, and in a more blatant declaration of her rebellion, even by cutting her hair short. I feel that this costume exemplifies the power of self-expression as it demonstrates how despite her restraints at being told what to wear and how to behave and who to be around.  Hepburn’s character finds a way to bring her own personality and flair to her outfit, and in doing so, reinforces her individuality and independence.  I totally dig it! Check out a few pieces to create your very own "Roman Holiday" look:

One of my favorite scenes is the vespa scene, it's so playful and fun check it out:

Flashback to November 2017's shoot when we randomly found a Vespa, I think it was the universe's way of bringing my favorite movie to life in my own way! Thank you!

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Check out Roman Holiday, you won't be disappointed! The story, styling, cinematography is beautiful! 

xo

Kos

Don't Call It a Comeback

There is a big DIY mindset happening…..  I’ve been noticing them worn in my neighborhood, at coffee shops, on the street, via social media, at fashion shows and comic cons  —   ENAMEL PINS

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Enamel Pins, have become one of the most popular forms of self-expression.   Collecting enamel pins has grown from a hobby into a major cultural trend, and I am here for it!   It’s another way to express who you are online and off!  These pins are tradable, inexpensive to produce (for artists looking for a way to test drive their art) and purchase. Most new pins can be divided up into a few easily identified categories: punk-inspired, artist-produced, activism inspired, emoji galore, Rick and Morty characters, and pizza. There is a REALLY pin for everyone!   

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Check out a few of my favs!

COMIC BOOK ENAMEL PIN $8.88

COMIC BOOK ENAMEL PIN $8.88

What I dig more about enamel pins is that it's bringing such an old fashioned activity as "collecting" fun again.  The only memory I have collecting anything besides comics were trading cards. The pins I discovered in this post were because of an Instagram post I saw, how rad is that?! Folks can discover a pin on an IG post, collect, then trade with their friend's (brining face to face interaction).

Given the NYC weather is heading to the teen digits soon, I am personally using the pins to add a little extra umph to my outerwear! How else will people know that I love fashion and comics if they don't see my IG? Ha ha!

xo

Kos