My Musings: The Impeccable Style of Emma Watson

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This young woman embodies class and characterises British style. She certainly hasn't gone unnoticed in the fashion world, scooping up ambassador and designer collaboration deals since coming of age. Armed with charisma, confidence and a wardrobe of sheer brilliance, Emma Watson manages to inspire through her timeless yet innovative ensembles.

Watson’s new pixie cut, famously shot as the cover of UK Vogue and US Marie Claire, has received a positive reception. By shedding her locks, Watson has divulged herself of the Hermione persona and is consistently delivering style that is above-par, tasteful and most charming.



Emma on the cover of the December UK Vogue



Emma on the cover of the December US Marie Claire

Last season’s pastel-pretty knots, drapes and gathers from Christopher Bailey’s Burberry Prorsum collection were graced by the presence of Watson. The campaign, sophisticated with an ultra fresh edge, breathed excitement into the house’s traditional style. The beauty of Burberry’s trench and tartan were taken to a whole new level of youthful energy and femininity. The previous season marked Watson’s induction as the face of the brand as the flawless Burberry trench was put in the spotlight.




Emma Watson for Burberry Prorsum last season



Emma Watson for Burberry Prorsum A/W 09

Effortlessly, Watson sends the media into a frenzy by stepping out in her designer wares. Remember that front-row shot of Emma with the stunning Gwyneth at Burberry Prorsum S/S ’10 show? Or that sheer caged Christopher Kane dress she wore to The Late Show with David Letterman. More recently, at the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, her Rafael Lopez frock teamed with a Remembrance Day poppy and pixie cut proved Watson isn't afraid to showcase a little sass. She delivered the heart of Calvin Klein most recently at the NYC premiere and even wore our very own Dion Lee, sending his name spiralling into cyber search-engines, all the while creating proof that Emma Watson epitomises classic glamour today.



Emma Watson at The Late Show with David Letterman

Having secured a partnership with ethical and fair-trade clothing label People Tree, Watson wears her moral heart on her shoulder through her designs for the charity line. "I wanted to help People Tree produce a younger range because I was excited by the idea of using fashion as a tool to alleviate poverty and knew it was something I could help make a difference with." Emma commented via her official website. Find the collection here.



Emma Watson for eco-friendly label People Tree

As she conquers the industry, and even poverty, the movements, success and style of Emma Watson will be closely followed by the media and, of course, her avid style-hunting fans.

My Musings: Adoption

Adoption is a topic I feel strongly about as you may have gathered and its presence in my life has found itself resurfaced. Some find the concept of adopting confronting or uncomfortable, but once eyes are opened: perceptions can be changed. I speak highly of parents who open their heart to the process of adopting for it is time-grueling, extremely stressful and exhausting. I know for a fact that my own parents have found it fulfiling in a way most may not understand. In a majority of cases, it is not a lack of love or bond between a parent and child that leads to the decision of adopting one’s child to another. Instead, it is almost always a result of a situation whether it be being too young, a lack of access to resources or being placed in a situation beyond one’s control.

The parents of these children are often not thought of. Once their baby is born, biological parents endure the struggle of having a close bond with their child severed rather abruptly. Adoptive parents experience the invasive and prolonged process of adopting which can eat away years. My own parents, both from families with six children, dreamed of having lots of kids. Because of the many years that it takes to adopt a child, having six children of their own was not a possibility.

For the children, experiences vary. It can’t be denied that some feel distant from their adoptive families, but so many children feel loved, adequate and completely at ease. In my own opinion, as an adopted child from South Korea, I have always felt that my family is my “real” family. I have felt no urge to find my biological family and no sense that something is missing from my life. It is very obvious that I am adopted; however I feel no fear in discussing my situation. I am proud of my roots, my Scottish parents and Australian brothers.



My brothers, myself and our little nephew and nieces

One of my brothers and my cousin have both had the mind-blowing opportunity to meet their biological parents. Seeing pictures makes these people a reality, makes them real, living and personable people. My brother is over the other side of the country meeting his original family at this very moment while just recently, my cousin had his father seek him out from the rest of the Australian population. I can’t tell you how it feels for them but I hope it is everything they could have hoped for. Perhaps it was the missing part in their life and now it may be satisfied. And, perhaps if I were to have the chance to meet those distant and almost unreal biological parents, I may also feel a connection. But, for now, I feel content.