Challenge 2: Trends of the FIERZE!

What are the current trends that are sweeping the fashion world you ask?...Let's see...

1. Sophisticated seventies look is back! 

2. Leather & Lace is making it's way back into the fashion circuit!

3. Think colour blast - especially shades of camel, tan & neutral colors!

4. Return of floral prints & boot cut panths! 

... Vogue Australia

TRENDS TRENDS TRENDS everywhere...Who's wearing what? 

I must say I am blown away by the way leather has come back, and to be paired with something as juxtaposed as lace is simply BRILLIANT! I'm in love with the new stylings of leather and being able to dress like a Rockstar, and yet still look elegant and glamorous. Even a simple leather jacket is interwoven with lace embellishments which I think is pretty brilliant. My personal favourite for the season is Thierry Mugler, Armani, Wayne Cooper & Politix! They've inspired me enough to even consider buying knee high leather boots! 

I am also REALLY in love with COLORS and FLORAL prints. I mean come on, though black may always be suave, it gets a little bit boring and flat. It's time to spruce up your wardrobe with a splash of caramel, turquoise, fuchsia or even blood orange red! My personal pick for this season is turquoise; a simple color, yet it is so captivating that you can't help but gaze in awe. 

I must say that I am also captivated by the return to the age of glamour that is the 70s. The days when smoky eyes and shine are things that defines a star. I am all for those beautiful sexy bedroom eyes and making a statement with the clothes I wear. Personal make-up pick for the season is M.A.C Peacocky Range! Simply Beautiful.  

So pick out the trends you want to rock this season and work it out! 

-JRF-

CHALLENGE 1: Me, Myself & I

" ASKING A FASHIONISTA what is his or her favorite outfit or style in today's society... is almost like asking a painter what is his or her favorite color or painting! I'm pretty sure every fashionista in the world would agree with that statement, and also agree that it's a very difficult question to answer!!! But we try our best to answer it anyway! 

On that note, I think an individual's style really roots from his or her personality, experience and walk of life. For me it's simple. I've always been deemed different from my younger days and never wanted to do or wear things that normal guys wore. (eg. baggy jeans or even those loose tops) I have always thought out of the box, possess a mind that is never satisfied with the norm linear thinking and furthermore have always been drawn to the world of glamour and looking like a 'star'! When I say 'star', i mean a real glamorous icon. So how does that reflect my style you ask? 

It's simple, my style is 'label-less' and does not fit into a generic BOX. My style really can be defined as Borderless GLAM! It's like music with interwoven genres playing around a theme! And that theme is & always will be: GLAMOUR, CHIC, ELEGANCE & CLASS! People who know me, know that when I go for an event, I take time to dress, and the result is almost always elegance pulled through with confidence! I make people stop, take a look, and then a second look, and go : "Who's that? He looks awesome"! 

If you open my closet, you will see things that are unique, that break fashion stereotypes & well have some sort of shine or metallic hinge to it. I have a toned masculine  physique, so exploring various garments is not a problem for me, as long as they play around the JRF theme! 

It is within these FOUR WORDS that I play my cards with fashion. I mix and match things from every possible genre to create the JRF style be it high-end brands to market bazaar buys; whatever I mix and match will embody these criteria. As you can see Fashion is not just an accessory to me, it is a way of life! 

My favourite outfit for the moment will most definitely have to be my Metallic Chambray Shirt by Politix. It embodies flawless & effortless elegance! 

 

- Nuff said?....Over & Out -

-JRF-

This the TIME TO SHINE!!!!

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JRF's turn to give it a crack - I need all my reader's support!!

God Bless

& Have a meaningful experience this Easter 

-JRF-

Bombshell Shoot Part III : Catherine Bardot Spread!

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!

I was only supposed to pick out 4 best shots like any other magazine spread to feature on this post, but I had a hard time picking and choosing due to the amount of good shots!!! 

It was driving me nuts to cut off some really good shots - but I said to myself that's it!! I ain't cutting anymore!!! 

So ENJOY....

I bring you Catherine Bardot the BOMBSHELL of 2011!!! (a Brigitte Bardot inspired shoot)!!! 

Model: Catherine Gallo Martinez

Stylist: Joel Rodrick Fierze 

HUSH HUSH - Chambray is HERE! POLITIX

Where is the final sequel to the Bombshell shoot you ask? 

Well you see I love to hold the suspense & kill you slowly ..... haha not really!!! Well I am ensuring that the photos go through a very thorough photoshop and detailing process, and they will be ready to be launched about tomorrow! So rest assured they will be out TOMORROW!!!! YAY

For today, I decided to put up some photos of my chambray metallic shirt that I wore to my bestie's VIP HUSH HUSH B'day Party! I had bought the shirt from melbourne for a discounted price of $69 from $190! We all know what a good buy that is, seeing how Politix is an expensive brand! But I love me some Politix shirt, they're stylish and they're made to enhance your body! 

So this particular shirt that I'm wearing is chambray, metallic and well tailored! It's gorgeous and it catches the eye as it says "I'm here & I ain't messing around"!!! 

So enjoy the pics! 

GLAMMING UP!!!! - & then enter the lenses, chambray shirt & accessories!!! 

 WALAO! We're all set to go!! Lights/ Camera/ Action!!!! 

Simple yet elegant a color the chambray shirt is!!! You must buy one for yourself!! Hop into your nearest POLITIX store to get your fix today! 

All in All - A PERFECT NIGHT for FASHION/ FUN/ PRESENTS/ DANCING/ FLIRTING! haha, but most importantly, the celebration of Friendship & having each other!!! 

<3 u guys to bits!

ps. My special ring is by Lovisa! It's a great store along Hay St. where you can get all your unique accessories!!!! 

Anyway Have a great day!

& tune in tomorrow for theunveiling of our final part of the Bombshell shoot with our very own Bombshell - Catherine Bardot!

God Bless

-JRF-

Bombshell Shoot Part II: Behind the Scenes

O wow I can't believe the amount of views the BLOG gets these days! Yesterday's views alone topped at 108 from all around the world! 

Brazil, USA, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago & much more! WOW WOW WOW!! A big TQ to all my readers! Without you I am writing to myself! hahaha 

So anyway as promised, here is the follow up to our Bombshell Shoot Sequel inspired by Brigitte Bardot! 

BOMBSHELL Shoot PART II : BEHIND THE SCENES 

(Brigitte Bardot inspired shoot)

with my model: Catherine Gallo Martinez

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Make-Up consisted mainly of Coastal Scenes eye shadow palette/ Maybelline eyeliners & Dior bronzer

The model before the JRF stylings!

JRF with Cath after BB eyeliner & Remy extensions inserted! 

BLOW DRYING & STYLING HAIR TO MAKE FOR A BIG VOLUMINOUS HAIR! ON a side NOTE - Don't you think she looks like Mariah Carey here!!! haha

ALMOST there....an hour later!!!

DID CATH LOOK LIKE THIS IN THE END?????? QUESTIONS EVERYWHERE!!!  

DRESS PUT ON, HAIR STYLED, FINISHING BRONZER & JAWLINE SPLIT! 

Bring on the SHOES by BCBGMAXAZRIA - &69.95

DRESS BY UJENA - $64.95
Accessories - Model's own!

AND WHAT DO WE GET IN THE END?????
Did we succeed in making Catherine look like BBardot???

Now that's the BIG Question!!

& it will be answered......within the "Final Sequel" of this BB shoot! hahahahaha

Stay tuned!

-JRF-

OFF WE WENT TO THE SET!!!!!! LIGHTS / ACTION!!!!