February 22, 2013

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feven & helena

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“Which one is which?”  “How can I tell you guys a part?” “When you look at pictures of yourselves…can you tell who is who?”  When we were younger, a part of us wanted to respond with, “we may have split an egg, but not a brain.” Instead we politely answered the questions and explained, one of the ways to “tell us a part” was in the way we dressed.

Though we both opt for affordable-comfort, Feven prefers clothes with structure and wears mostly black and white, where as Helena prefers whimsical pieces with a splash of color. Subconsciously or consciously the questions asked influenced our style and our fashion became a source of individuality. Maybe we’re getting a bit philosophical here and “ain’t no body got time for that” so let’s just get to the meat of it shall we?

A friend of ours suggested that we start ‘Twinship Closet’ as a blog series. So, this first  ‘Twinship Closet’ entry was inspired by our Twinship Bombshell, Liya Kebede and mens wear. Liya always looks beautiful in a tailored suit.

With good reason, Tom Ford  is the obvious designer to love — his ‘suite & tie’ make us (for just one second), feel like Beyonce’s ‘If I Were a Boy.’ But then we snap back to reality and realize that perfume, makeup, eyeliner, and lipstick is really a part of our genetic make-up. Check out our pictures and a quick video of us after our “shoot” and let us know what you think!

xoxo,

Feven & Helena #twinship

P.S. Ladies, click here to learn how to tie a tie.

Feven in H&M bow tie and blouse; Guess blazer; Zara black tights; Mac make-up; Essie Lollipop red nail polish

Feven is wearing: H&M bow tie and blouse, Guess blazer, ZARA black tights,  MAC make-up, Essie Lollipop red nail polish.

Helena is wearing: Forever21 skinny tie, GAP oxford shirt, Guess blazer, MAC make-up, OPI Mod About You nail polish

Helena is wearing: Forever21 skinny tie, GAP oxford shirt, Guess blazer, ZARA grey tights,  MAC makeup, OPI Mod About You nail polish, ALDO electric blue booties.

Feven is wearing: H&M bow tie and blouse, Guess blazer, ZARA black tights,  MAC make-up, Essie Lollipop red nail polish.

Feven is wearing: H&M bow tie and blouse, Guess blazer, ZARA black tights, MAC makeup, Essie Lollipop red nail polish.

Helena is wearing: Forever21 skinny tie, GAP oxford shirt, Guess blazer, ZARA grey tights, MAC makeup, OPI Mod About You nail polish, ALDO electric blue booties.

Helena is wearing: Forever21 skinny tie, GAP oxford shirt, Guess blazer, ZARA grey tights, MAC makeup, OPI Mod About You nail polish, ALDO electric blue booties.

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20 responses to “Twinship Closet: ‘If We were a Boy’”

  1. cansouplover says:

    Gorgeous! You definitely are the cutest “boys” around 😉

  2. me says:

    @ comment above- so funny but true, cutest boys around!!! you guys , um ladies, rock a tie no like other! guess you have a #twinship with menswear lol

  3. bombshell says:

    S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G X2!!!!

  4. Thank you for the S.T.UN.N.i.n.g. x 2, Bombshell # twinship

  5. CABEEF says:

    H & F, you’ve outdone yourself w/ this photo shoot – it’s the MOST, to say te least – #twinsip does menswear right!

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  7. fairprin says:

    The bow from H&M…is that a clip on or do you have to make the bow? Also the skinny tie…I went to Forever 21 here and could not find a single tie anywhere….did you buy it online?

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