About Joana

Joana Wilson is a freelance fashion stylist and image consultant newly based in Luanda, Angola. She is inspired by all forms of visual arts and truly belives in Coco Chanel words "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only: fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
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Q&A: José Cabral – The Lisbon Taylor

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José Cabral is a Portuguese street style photographer and the founder of the amazing blog The Lisbon Tailor. We are completly inspired not only with his unique perspective of style but also with the short stories he tell us about  the people he shot. In such a way, that I had to ask him: ‘Did… Continue Reading »

Bloggers Look of Day: Karla’s Closet

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Karla’s Closet I swear I could die for these DVF pants!! This color is THE red!! I’m telling you girls the boyish look is here to stay… Well, boyish but with a very strong feminine feeling! Also love the simple white crop top, and absolutly love the soft grey nail polish (I think is Chanel)…. Continue Reading »

Blog by Joana – Angola: I see white sunnies everywhere…

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As may you know, I’m always checking for great looks from bloggers around the world for our Bloggers Look of Day, and one of the things these girls are wearing is White glasses!! They are everywhere!! Summer is almost over, I know… (at least in Europe, because here in Africa is just about to start… Continue Reading »

Blog by Joana – Angola: Stella McCartney: “something is better than nothing”

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Stella McCartney’s is a well know vegetarian with very strong environmental and ethical conscientiousness, both in her professional life and in her everyday life. In her website, www.stellamccartney.com, the designer talks with Charlotte Casignari about these questions, explaing her point ou vue. These are some of Stella McCartney’s words on the environmental issues: (…)“Ethical thinking is… Continue Reading »

Blog by Joana – Angola: MICH DULCE – Who says sustainable fashion is boring?

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When you talk about green or eco fashion, you also talk about sustainability and fair trade!! You have to know not only where your materials come from, but also how they are produced and  if the crafters are paid fairly and squarely. You have to give back something to the community you are working with!! It’s… Continue Reading »

Editorial: Glam Rock Army

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Grazia France July 2012 Photographer: Christophe Meimoon Model: Jennifer Messelier stylist: Anne Raybaud hair: Javier Palacio make-up: Morgane Martini

Editorial: Elle Denmark

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Elle Denmark July 2012 Photographer: Signe Vilstrup Styling: Mie Juel Hair & Make-up: Henrik Haue  Models: Amanda Nørgaard & Frederikke Winther

Bloggers look of the day: Daminika from Move Fashion

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Daminika from Move Fashion Yes, I know… I’m a little obsessed with denim… And stripes. And denim and stripes. I love it, it’s like a classic  you can never have enough. And then add some heels and red lipstick and pouff… It feels like Paris. J’adore** Written by Joana Wilson

Blog by Joana Angola: Favorites Couture Fall 2012

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Haute Couture is the ultimate high fashion experience. Extremely quality fabrics are sewn with hand-executed techniques by the most experienced and capable seamstresses. A single couture dress can take 500 to 1000 hours of hard work! For me, it is ART you can wear! It’s the absolute dream shaped as a dress… Those are my favorites from 2012 Fall… Continue Reading »

Bloggers look of the day: Ashley from Ring My Bell

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Ashley from Ring My Bell Skirt: Zara (Sold out, other tropical inspired skirt here) Top: American Apparel. Sandals: Zara (Sold out, similar here.) Bag: Alexander Wang. Written by Joana Wilson