The truth hides in details. From what you see to what you feel, there are infinite versions born through authentic feelings. Those versions tell the stories hidden deep in our true selves. But it makes me think: is the truthful perspective perceived?! I am not exactly sure how this blog post will end. However, one…
Read MoreHealing by Design – Bring to Life Your Best Version
My colour block is black. But many love it and I sometimes wear it. Between these soul dichotomies, colours always promote responses which are translated into behaviours. Healing is about that – changing personal behaviours, moods and setting the tone for a relaxing evening. by LUÍS DE OLIVEIRA10 February 2023
Read MoreAre we wearing our strongest suit?
Fashion has no limits when it comes human’s embodied experiences of self-construction and self-discovery. And so, this identity construction is always – as it should be – explored in movies to build characters, social situations and epochs. This is the first publication of a new rubric that intents to Undressing Cinema. It explores the psychosocial…
Read MoreThe fashion accessory that will redefine accessories
There is a new accessory in our lives named The Shift and I adore it! I could write many things about it – I did it, I erased it. Then, I took a deep inhalation, paused and placed The Shift on my lips. Next, I naturally released the air & this article flowed.
Read MorePlus-size Models: Friend or Foe?
Nowadays, many fashion brands are working with plus-size models in campaigns and on catwalks, however, didn’t extend sizing in stores – as reported by Vogue Business. Besides that issue, we could be questioning also the plus-size models chosen to perform the task! So the question is: do they really represent you?
Read MoreWhy human brains are bad at assessing the risks of pandemics?
We have been facing enormous challenges since March 2020, and with that, we submerged in the deep waters of our soul. For me, it has been a period to rediscover myself and the world. During this exploration, I found one article from Lia Kvatum for The Washington Post journal that explores human brain & risk…
Read MoreFashion + Sun Protection = What’s the matter?
We all love clothes. We all love the sun! However, we never thought that both could emerge to create a new concept that helps us maintain our health while living a sun-safe life. Curious? Stay with us.
Read MoreStyle with Love
For sure there are clothes that we love, & probably, these make the best looks and the best days of our lives while extending those feelings for eternity. Am I right? So, here you will find the possible determinants that link the brain to aesthetic emotion & how to apply it to clothes to have…
Read MoreA Matter of Gratitude
Hello, #BeYOUtiful! As the outer world becomes silent or more silent than normal, we start to analyse our life and what surrounds us more deeply while listening to our most unpolished – or pure – feelings, true needs and recognizing what is worth.
Read MoreFrom the Chaos emerges the Essence
Today – 7 April 2020 – is the World Health Day & here, at d’Oliveira, we are celebrating it not just while being thankful about our health heroes, but also while reflecting about the blind actions of consumption in the fashion industry. Ready to be part of the change?! Click here to play Não só…
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