I've got a hunch...

As I have been doing my research in fashion history, I came accross a great blog that talked about what I wanted blog about too... the signature 'haute couture' pose- hands on hips, elbows bent, neck and shoulders forward, with back arched to the front.

If you have seen Carrie B in the SATC movie posing in the Dior wedding gown, you know exactly what pose I am talking about!

This pose has been around for decades thanks to Ms. Dorian Elizabeth Leigh Parker (picture above). Parker was considered one of the first American "supermodels" in fashion history. It is sad that Audrey Hepburn's caracter Holly Golightly was inspired by Dorian herself.

This pose is meant to elongate the neck and torso, while flattering your arms. Don't try to hide it, I have seen many amature models attempt this pose, but I have to say it only works if it's done right. And while it's meant to make you look leaner, it seems to only work on thin people.

The blog I found is called Osteoporosis is the New Black. It's quite witty I have to admit. This article goes on about how the "hunch" is a very common pose in the haute couture fashion industry.

This pose is very commonly use in Christian Dior Haute Models as well.

Do you have other favorite poses?

Do you agree with my comments?

Have you tried this pose?

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It's Friday today! It not only means that it's TGIF, but it also means that it's time for pici of the weeki!

Here is it folks! Punta Cana 2007. Greatest trip ever!
This pictures not only reminds me of the good times we had, but it also reminds me of the movie "The Beach", which so happens to be one of my favorite books too!

This picture was taken by the resort photographer. It was really expensive to purchase, but I had to buy it!!!

B.T.W- it's really hard to get everyone to jump at the same time, let alone jump really high. The trick is to bend your legs back ;)

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!

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Hello my prittis.

I know it's a little late, but here is my pici of the weeki!

This is my one million dollar shot. This picture is not photoshopped, it's an original, by moi!

Everything was perfect, the lighting, the shiny concrete from the rain, the sun coming out out the clouds. It's the best souvenir I brought back from Paris, that and my Longchamps bag of course :)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

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Hello my prittis.

I've been bad. Really bad. I have neglected you all. I have been busy, and a little uninspired is all. Not to worry. I have the pici of the weeki to push me along.

Moving on. This is my pici of the weeki, brought to you by Stephanie Tudin Photography (Ottawa). You can find her on Facebook. I will let you know if there is a website...

I think this shot is very hip, urban and fresh. It just resinates "cool girl". Sometimes we all have an urge to just fell like we're hot shit. This picture does that for me.

What makes you feel hot and cool?

Don't forget to contact me if you want to be the next pici of the weeki!

Have a great weekend my prittis!

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Hello my prittis.



I can't believe it's already that time again. Here is the pici of the weeki. I just love this picture! It's so much fun. I love the tones of the colours in this picture and just the quirkiness of it all. I really like the pink of the cotton candy and the striped bikini too :)





Thank you to Kim Vandermeer for submitting this picture :) Here is a link to her blog.
Kim is a talented photographer in Ottawa. I have done a photoshoot with her in the past!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!