Thursday, August 31, 2006
And the list gets longer
Curse Victoria's Secret and Anthropologie for having such great fall items (Old Navy snuck in there too)!
Another Giveaway?
I'm so good to you, dahlings. And you know what, you guys really are winning this stuff. So sign up!
This is why you should keep coming back...
I recently found out that one of you who entered the Benefit giveaway on my blog (offered by Coutorture) won one of the sets! Congratulations! Many more giveaways will be offered through Coutorture and Highfashiongirl, so make sure you check back regularly!
Man, whoever won better send me some pics to post on the blog of themselves all dolled up in makeup from the set.
Man, whoever won better send me some pics to post on the blog of themselves all dolled up in makeup from the set.
Fashion Rocks
What is Fashion Rocks? Well, for die-hard fashion fans, it's a dream come true. The launch of NYC's Fashion Week starts off with a star-studded concert called Fashion Rocks. In other words, it's a very cool approach to synthesizing music and fashion. This year, the concert is featuring performances by Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Bon Jovi, The Black-Eyed Peas, Daddy Yankee, Jaime Foxx, Jay-Z, Elton John, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Scissor Sisters, Kanye West (and more). To see a webcast of the pre-party show, featuring Elton John, go here on Sept. 10 at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT. Get backstage access to one of the hottest pre-party shows in town, from the comfort of your own living room! This is your one chance to go to a party in your birthday suit! The coolest part is (besides being able to check it out sans attire) is that this is the only place where the footage can be viewed online! Furthermore, you'll get to be one of the first to check out the world premier of Elton John's songs from his upcoming album.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Sew Hawt...
Some fantastic items can be bought on Ebay. This is not one of them. Hello hairy! Hello $200 bid! WTF?
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Weekend Round-Up!!
I'm sorry the traditional Friday Weekend Round-Up has fallen at the end of the le week-end. But here it is anyway! I rounded up some really great blog postings for you guys, just to make up for it.
Style Bubble dissects the fashion Hsiao Hsien Hou's film "Three Times." This is particularly exciting to me because he is in one of my favorite directors of all time.
Las Fashionistas teaches us a thing or too about the fine art of photo retouching, and a thing or too about boosting our self-esteem.
Girls Handbook gives some suggestions on how to wear the kimono trend.
Get inside La Voguette's makeup case.
Trashionista offers some ideas on affordable plaid.
Fashion Binge brings us a lengthy list of some terrific fall bags.
Almost Girl's funny but poignant self-reflection on fashion 'tude.
Closet Therapy offers three pretty ways to wear the chain trend.
Couture in the City's top sweater picks for fall.
Industry terms can be so confusing to us "outsiders." But, Fashion Incubator finally offers a detailed definition of "looks books," which up until now I thought meant "books that you look in."
Style Bubble dissects the fashion Hsiao Hsien Hou's film "Three Times." This is particularly exciting to me because he is in one of my favorite directors of all time.
Las Fashionistas teaches us a thing or too about the fine art of photo retouching, and a thing or too about boosting our self-esteem.
Girls Handbook gives some suggestions on how to wear the kimono trend.
Get inside La Voguette's makeup case.
Trashionista offers some ideas on affordable plaid.
Fashion Binge brings us a lengthy list of some terrific fall bags.
Almost Girl's funny but poignant self-reflection on fashion 'tude.
Closet Therapy offers three pretty ways to wear the chain trend.
Couture in the City's top sweater picks for fall.
Industry terms can be so confusing to us "outsiders." But, Fashion Incubator finally offers a detailed definition of "looks books," which up until now I thought meant "books that you look in."
Um, What: Part II:
Remember awhile back when I blogged about Payless really stepping it up in the fashion department? Well, they're still exceeding my expectations. This September they will be launching a line of shoes designed by Laura Poretzky from Abaete. The shoes, from what I've seen, are a stunning collection of D'orsay pumps, chic polka dotted heels, sweet ribbon wrapped flats, and more. I absolutely cannot wait!
Friday, August 25, 2006
Movies that Influence Your Style
Films tend to heavily influence my style choices. They fall into two categories: 1) Films with stylish actors that I attempt to imitate, like Audrey Hepburn, and 2) Films that put me in a creative mood which trickles down to fashion inspiration when I'm in said mood.
Here are some movies from each category that inspire me.
Stylish Leading Ladies (and Men):
1) Grace Kelly - Rear Window
2) Audrey Hepburn - Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade
3) Cate Blanchett - Coffee and Cigarettes
4) Edie Sedgwick - Chelsea Girls
5) Thora Birch - Ghost World
6) Malcolm McDowell (Alex) - A Clockwork Orange
7) Scarlett Johansson - Match Point
8) Johnny Depp - Pirates of the Caribbean
9) Franka Potente - Run Lola Run
10 Audrey Tautou - Amelie
11) Elizabeth Taylor - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
12) Sophia Loren - Two Nights with Cleopatra
13) Eva Amurri - Saved!
14) Winona Ryder - Heathers
15) Faye Dunaway - Bonnie and Clyde
16) Diane Keaton - Annie Hall
17) Penelope Cruz - Vanilla Sky (hated the movie, loved her style)
Creative Muse Films:
1) Last Year at Marienbad - surrealist French New Wave film by Alain Resnais
2) Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Written, Directed and Starred in by John Cameron Mitchell
3) Velvet Goldmine - Directed by Todd Haynes
4) Strictly Ballroom - Directed by Baz Luhrmann
5) Eraserhead - Directed by David Lynch
6) Hero - Directed by Yimou Zhang
7) Fight Club - Directed by David Fincher
8) MirrorMask - Directed by Dave McKean
9) The Adventures of Baron Munchausen - Directed by Terry Gilliam
10) Me and You and Everyone We Know - Directed by Miranda July
11) Qui êtes-vous, Polly Maggoo? - Directed by William Klein
12) I Heart Huckabees - Directed by David O. Russell
13) Clueless - Directed by Amy Heckerling
14) Naked Lunch - Directed by David Cronenberg
15) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Directed by Michel Gondry
16) Survive Style 5+ - Directed by Gen Sekiguchi
17) Le Moutin Entragé - Directed by Michel Deville
18) Belle de Jour - Directed by Luis Bunuel
Please tell me some of yours!
Here are some movies from each category that inspire me.
Stylish Leading Ladies (and Men):
1) Grace Kelly - Rear Window
2) Audrey Hepburn - Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade
3) Cate Blanchett - Coffee and Cigarettes
4) Edie Sedgwick - Chelsea Girls
5) Thora Birch - Ghost World
6) Malcolm McDowell (Alex) - A Clockwork Orange
7) Scarlett Johansson - Match Point
8) Johnny Depp - Pirates of the Caribbean
9) Franka Potente - Run Lola Run
10 Audrey Tautou - Amelie
11) Elizabeth Taylor - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
12) Sophia Loren - Two Nights with Cleopatra
13) Eva Amurri - Saved!
14) Winona Ryder - Heathers
15) Faye Dunaway - Bonnie and Clyde
16) Diane Keaton - Annie Hall
17) Penelope Cruz - Vanilla Sky (hated the movie, loved her style)
Creative Muse Films:
1) Last Year at Marienbad - surrealist French New Wave film by Alain Resnais
2) Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Written, Directed and Starred in by John Cameron Mitchell
3) Velvet Goldmine - Directed by Todd Haynes
4) Strictly Ballroom - Directed by Baz Luhrmann
5) Eraserhead - Directed by David Lynch
6) Hero - Directed by Yimou Zhang
7) Fight Club - Directed by David Fincher
8) MirrorMask - Directed by Dave McKean
9) The Adventures of Baron Munchausen - Directed by Terry Gilliam
10) Me and You and Everyone We Know - Directed by Miranda July
11) Qui êtes-vous, Polly Maggoo? - Directed by William Klein
12) I Heart Huckabees - Directed by David O. Russell
13) Clueless - Directed by Amy Heckerling
14) Naked Lunch - Directed by David Cronenberg
15) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Directed by Michel Gondry
16) Survive Style 5+ - Directed by Gen Sekiguchi
17) Le Moutin Entragé - Directed by Michel Deville
18) Belle de Jour - Directed by Luis Bunuel
Please tell me some of yours!
I = Awesome
All of my friends know me first and foremost as a music buff, and second, as a movie buff. I'm crazy about Wes Anderson (he's my leading man), but I adore films by Woody Allen, Hsiao-Hsien, Sergio Leone, Sam Raimi, Terry Gilliam, Stephen Chow, Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski, Michel Gondry, John Woo, Sofia Coppola, Akira Kurosawa, and Todd Solondz - to name a few. Still, Wes Anderson remains the best in my opinion. Steve Zissou and the Life Aquatic is my favorite film of all time. This brings me to the best birthday present I ever received:
ZISSOU SHOES! For the first time ever, I'm the coolest kid on the block. I feel so special!
ZISSOU SHOES! For the first time ever, I'm the coolest kid on the block. I feel so special!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
I Can Get Behind This
It's no secret that I'm not a very big fan of "young Hollywood." What, for some people, is an endless parade of pretty faces and entertaining headlines is, to me, pretty repugnant. I know that sounds horribly judgemental, but it irks me to see people with so many resources, talent and fame squandering it with selfish behavior. The only people I really like (for example: Zooey Deschanel) tend to be on the fringe, and never really exhibit the kind of bad behavior that has become synonymous with people like Lindsay Lohan. That being said, I don't ever really pay attention to what they're wearing, because the trends they follow aren't going to sway me one way or the other simply because they wear them. However, I ran across this picture of Mischa Barton and was pretty taken aback by how well-put-together her ensemble is. I know this might have a lot to do with how good her stylist is, but seriously, she looks very cute.
I'm not quite sure how I feel about the boots, but the rest of it is stunning. So much so, that for the first time ever, I might imitate a young "it" girl's style!
I'm not quite sure how I feel about the boots, but the rest of it is stunning. So much so, that for the first time ever, I might imitate a young "it" girl's style!
It's all about L'Automne
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I've had a tradition since I was a very little girl to celebrate the arrival of fall. On the first day that I can smell autumn in the air (it has a distinct smell to me), I curl up in a cozy sweater and read a good book outside (preferably with a warm cup of tea by my side). I've been doing this since I was about 10, and for 13 years I've never failed to harken the coming season in this way. You've probably been able to tell that I adore the fall, since I've been talking about what I would buy for the upcoming season since July (here, here, and here.)
So far, I've purchased the majority of my fall wardrobe. For me it's been all about the oversized sweaters, leather boots, ankle boots, quirky bags and wide-leg pants. I've also noticed that I've been buying primarily purple, grey, and brown items. Those are my "it" fall colors. Off of my wishlists I've gotten:
(in black and brown)
Additional purchases are:
3 pairs of wide-leg trousers from the Gap
4 henleys (different colors)
2 v-neck slouchy sweaters
3 dresses
4 necklaces
2 pairs of earrings
8 bags
3 pairs of heels
and $140 worth of makeup at Sephora
However, I've found a few more eye-catching things to consider for the fall. Here they are:
So far, I've purchased the majority of my fall wardrobe. For me it's been all about the oversized sweaters, leather boots, ankle boots, quirky bags and wide-leg pants. I've also noticed that I've been buying primarily purple, grey, and brown items. Those are my "it" fall colors. Off of my wishlists I've gotten:
(in black and brown)Additional purchases are:
3 pairs of wide-leg trousers from the Gap
4 henleys (different colors)
2 v-neck slouchy sweaters
3 dresses
4 necklaces
2 pairs of earrings
8 bags
3 pairs of heels
and $140 worth of makeup at Sephora
However, I've found a few more eye-catching things to consider for the fall. Here they are:
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
What Your Attire Says About You
Hello loyal readers! I'm sorry that updates have been infrequent. This is my first week of classes and I've been running around getting books, changing my schedule and getting scholarship stuff sorted out. My schedule has changed a scrillion times since May, but I've finally settled on 17 hours (most of which are gen ed, booo!). The cool thing is I'm taking guitar lessons at my school (which is reknown for its music, theater and dance department). This will help me out a lot considering I'm now lead singer in a band!
Anyway, I was sitting in Public Speaking class today when the professor began lecturing about types of communication. The type that struck my interest was our use of "artifact language" which is a way of nonverbal communication that uses "artifacts" (apparel, jewelry, cars, etc) to convey information to others about ourselves. Our professor brought up the suit she was wearing. She said that the artifact language she was expressing may mean one thing to her and another thing to someone else. I scrutinized her outfit. She had a nice looking off-white suit on of indeterminable material and a light pink shirt on underneath. It was very summery, but ill-fitting. She had long hair that hung straight down and looked like it hadn't been trimmed in 2 decades. She had on no makeup and very sensible beige shoes. The outfit was, on the whole, not the terrible, but it wasn't very great. It made me think of her as kind of hippie-who-is-trying-to-appear-professional. But to her, it might have felt like something entirely different.
This got me thinking further about what we are saying with the clothes we choose to wear. So far, this semester, I've seen several girls just piling on the trends: obi belts + headbands + skull scarves + wedges, etc. I've always been partial to laid back, comfy and stylish clothes paired with really quirky accessories. I let the subtle things in my outfit make the biggest statements. What does this say about me? What does your attire say about you? Do you think the image you are attempting to portray is accurately perceived by others? I try to communicate that I am not uptight about clothing, but that I really enjoy fashion, especially the "independent" and unusal side of it. I wonder if it comes off like that?
All of this has made me give more serious consideration to what I wear. I'm sure if I were in a professional environment that it would be an even more important matter to me, but as of now I feel my job in getting dressed is to look my best, feel good about myself, and represent the ideas I put forward in this blog.
Anyway, I was sitting in Public Speaking class today when the professor began lecturing about types of communication. The type that struck my interest was our use of "artifact language" which is a way of nonverbal communication that uses "artifacts" (apparel, jewelry, cars, etc) to convey information to others about ourselves. Our professor brought up the suit she was wearing. She said that the artifact language she was expressing may mean one thing to her and another thing to someone else. I scrutinized her outfit. She had a nice looking off-white suit on of indeterminable material and a light pink shirt on underneath. It was very summery, but ill-fitting. She had long hair that hung straight down and looked like it hadn't been trimmed in 2 decades. She had on no makeup and very sensible beige shoes. The outfit was, on the whole, not the terrible, but it wasn't very great. It made me think of her as kind of hippie-who-is-trying-to-appear-professional. But to her, it might have felt like something entirely different.
This got me thinking further about what we are saying with the clothes we choose to wear. So far, this semester, I've seen several girls just piling on the trends: obi belts + headbands + skull scarves + wedges, etc. I've always been partial to laid back, comfy and stylish clothes paired with really quirky accessories. I let the subtle things in my outfit make the biggest statements. What does this say about me? What does your attire say about you? Do you think the image you are attempting to portray is accurately perceived by others? I try to communicate that I am not uptight about clothing, but that I really enjoy fashion, especially the "independent" and unusal side of it. I wonder if it comes off like that?
All of this has made me give more serious consideration to what I wear. I'm sure if I were in a professional environment that it would be an even more important matter to me, but as of now I feel my job in getting dressed is to look my best, feel good about myself, and represent the ideas I put forward in this blog.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Weekend Round-Up!!
Oh, I know you've been waiting with bated breath for this all week, and here it is - a round-up of the best fashion articles in the blogosphere. Enjoy!
A Wee Bit Skint introduces us to a gorgeous line of clothing from Brazil by Maria Bonita called "Extra".
Fashion Binge puts together a great list of this season's must-have ankle boots.
The ever-creative Style Bytes gives a step-by-step guide to making your own fox stole. Wait until you see what it looks like!
Bunnyshop blogs about Century 21, which she dubs as one of the top 25 places to shop in Manhattan. I couldn't agree with her more.
Susie Bubble gives sewing tips to the sewing hopeless (like myself).
Trashionista presents a gorgeous (and cheaper) alternative to the expensive fall quilted bag.
Sophia gives creative ideas for dressing up your shoes.
Confessions of a Fashion Fanatic talks about Clothing Of The American Mind, an organic t-shirt line. I'm a fan!
Fashion & Art Guide offers an "artful" review for September 2006.
Girls Handbook delves into some truly stunning cocktail dresses that are perfect for any dress-up occasion.
Vicious Style offers tips on how to capture the menswear look for the fall.
Style Tribes discusses 3 of editorial photos that are really eye-catching.
A Wee Bit Skint introduces us to a gorgeous line of clothing from Brazil by Maria Bonita called "Extra".
Fashion Binge puts together a great list of this season's must-have ankle boots.
The ever-creative Style Bytes gives a step-by-step guide to making your own fox stole. Wait until you see what it looks like!
Bunnyshop blogs about Century 21, which she dubs as one of the top 25 places to shop in Manhattan. I couldn't agree with her more.
Susie Bubble gives sewing tips to the sewing hopeless (like myself).
Trashionista presents a gorgeous (and cheaper) alternative to the expensive fall quilted bag.
Sophia gives creative ideas for dressing up your shoes.
Confessions of a Fashion Fanatic talks about Clothing Of The American Mind, an organic t-shirt line. I'm a fan!
Fashion & Art Guide offers an "artful" review for September 2006.
Girls Handbook delves into some truly stunning cocktail dresses that are perfect for any dress-up occasion.
Vicious Style offers tips on how to capture the menswear look for the fall.
Style Tribes discusses 3 of editorial photos that are really eye-catching.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
It's Voting Time!
I apologize for the long absence. I have a guest in town from Portland, OR (the wonderful and single Mike, ladies!) and things have been non-stop. But the Style Challenge contestants are in everyone, so it's time to vote. Please select your favorite entry (Kaylene, Irina, Karina, Sales Rack Raider or Laura) and leave your vote in the comment section. I'll allow a week for voting, and then the winner will be announced. Good luck to all the participants.
Sales Rack Raider:
Expensive Outfit:
Norma Kamali hooded kangaroo jumpshorts-$225 from Jake
Tsubi sunglasses-$206 from Aloha Rag
Dior Gauch Saddle Bag in Denim/Leather-$1180 from eLuxury
<18K/Sterling link bracelet-$1450 from Saks Fifth Avenue
18K Double circle earrings-$295 from Scoop NYC
Budget Outfit:
Star Athlete Hoodie ($17.80) + Sweetheart Short ($12.80)- Forever 21
Square rimless sunglasses from Wet Seal ($7.50)
Saddle bag--$32 from AKOstyle
Titans earrings--$12 from Walnut Woods
Cercle rouge bracelet--$18 from Walnut Woods
Irina
Expensive Outfit:
Budget Outfit:
Dress - $218.00 Fleur Wood Clothing Katie Dress Black
Jeans - £6.00 ASOS
Brooches - Ebay
Kaylene
Expensive Outfit:
All Items From Anthropologie
Budget Outfit:
Boots - $51.95 at Zappos
Skirt - Ebay
Earrings - Ebay
Bag - $19.99 at Target
Shirt - $19.50 at Gap
Laura
Expensive Outfit:
-LaROK wrap cardigan $218 www.nordstrom.com
layered over
-BCBG jersey dress knit dress $158 www.macys.com
layered over
-Michael Stars wide neck cap sleeve tunic $46 www.michaelstars.com
with
-Free People cable knit tights ivory $28 www.freepeople.com
and
-Bee necklace $28 wwww.ericaweiner.com
Budget Outfit:
La Redoute wrap cardigan $24.99 www.laredoute.com
layered over
Old Navy knit dress $29.50 www.oldnavy.com
layered over
American Apparel wide neck tee $30 www.americanapparel.net
with
-Free Peole cable knit tights ivory $28 www.freepeople.com
and
-Owl necklace $10 www.windsorstore.com
Karina
Expensive Oufit:
All items from Shopbop
Budget Outfit:
All items from Target
Expensive Outfit:
Norma Kamali hooded kangaroo jumpshorts-$225 from Jake
Tsubi sunglasses-$206 from Aloha Rag
Dior Gauch Saddle Bag in Denim/Leather-$1180 from eLuxury
<18K/Sterling link bracelet-$1450 from Saks Fifth Avenue
18K Double circle earrings-$295 from Scoop NYC
Budget Outfit:
Star Athlete Hoodie ($17.80) + Sweetheart Short ($12.80)- Forever 21
Square rimless sunglasses from Wet Seal ($7.50)
Saddle bag--$32 from AKOstyle
Titans earrings--$12 from Walnut Woods
Cercle rouge bracelet--$18 from Walnut Woods
Irina
Expensive Outfit:
Budget Outfit:
Dress - $218.00 Fleur Wood Clothing Katie Dress Black
Jeans - £6.00 ASOS
Brooches - Ebay
Kaylene
Expensive Outfit:
All Items From Anthropologie
Budget Outfit:
Boots - $51.95 at Zappos
Skirt - Ebay
Earrings - Ebay
Bag - $19.99 at Target
Shirt - $19.50 at Gap
Laura
Expensive Outfit:
-LaROK wrap cardigan $218 www.nordstrom.com
layered over
-BCBG jersey dress knit dress $158 www.macys.com
layered over
-Michael Stars wide neck cap sleeve tunic $46 www.michaelstars.com
with
-Free People cable knit tights ivory $28 www.freepeople.com
and
-Bee necklace $28 wwww.ericaweiner.com
Budget Outfit:
La Redoute wrap cardigan $24.99 www.laredoute.com
layered over
Old Navy knit dress $29.50 www.oldnavy.com
layered over
American Apparel wide neck tee $30 www.americanapparel.net
with
-Free Peole cable knit tights ivory $28 www.freepeople.com
and
-Owl necklace $10 www.windsorstore.com
Karina
Expensive Oufit:
All items from Shopbop
Budget Outfit:
All items from Target
Friday, August 04, 2006
The Scoop
Extra! Extra! Breaking fashion news! (Okay, not really "breaking" but I'm trying out my Newsies lines)
Pakistan Becoming Fashion Forward?
Eager to Relieve Childhood Playtime? Now There's Barbie-Themed Clothing for Adults!!
Bonnie Fires Back About Project Runway
Design Houses Have a New Target Audience: Electronics Nerds
Global Warming Slays Our Will to Shop
Pakistan Becoming Fashion Forward?
Eager to Relieve Childhood Playtime? Now There's Barbie-Themed Clothing for Adults!!
Bonnie Fires Back About Project Runway
Design Houses Have a New Target Audience: Electronics Nerds
Global Warming Slays Our Will to Shop
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Style Challenge
Friday is the last day for submissions to the Style Challenge, so get your submissions in! A gorgeous mint-condition vintage frame bag is at stake here!
Comprehensive Guide to Fall Trends!
If you don't have time to languish over the details of an article, might I suggest a pictorial tour through the fall trends of 2006?
Navy is the new Black:
Versace
Chado Ralph Rucci
Black is Still In (thank God!):
Comme Des Garçons
Hussein Chalayan
Cinched High Waists and Dramatic Belts:
Fendi
Fendi
Leggings (as if you didn't know):
Derek Lam
VOLUME!
Vivienne Westwood
Richard Chai
It Came from Outerspace - SciFi Trend:
Basso and Brooke
Basso and Brooke
Puff Sleeves:
Fendi
Zac Posen
Bows:
Nina Ricci
Lanvin
Wide Leg Trousers:
Doo.Ri
Pucci
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Metallics:
Celine
Balmain
Ann Demeulemeester
Napoleonic:
Anna Sui
Ralph Lauren
Charles Anastase
Peplums:
Vera Wang
Viktor & Rolf
Yohji Yamamoto
The Mean Reds:
Lanvin
Valentino
Preen
Tartan:
Alexander McQueen
Sonia Rykiel
Burberry
Bottega Veneta
Glam Rock:
Gucci
Gucci
Gloss:
Yves St Laurent
LaCrasia
Lace:
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Layering:
Marc Jacobs
Jean Paul Gaultier
Marc Jacobs
*Special thanks goes to MUA member Perpendicular*
Versace
Chado Ralph Rucci
Black is Still In (thank God!):
Comme Des Garçons
Hussein Chalayan
Cinched High Waists and Dramatic Belts:
Fendi
Fendi
Leggings (as if you didn't know):
Derek Lam
VOLUME!
Vivienne Westwood
Richard Chai
It Came from Outerspace - SciFi Trend:
Basso and Brooke
Basso and Brooke
Puff Sleeves:
Fendi
Zac Posen
Bows:
Nina Ricci
Lanvin
Wide Leg Trousers:
Doo.Ri
Pucci
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Metallics:
Celine
Balmain
Ann Demeulemeester
Napoleonic:
Anna Sui
Ralph Lauren
Charles Anastase
Peplums:
Vera Wang
Viktor & Rolf
Yohji Yamamoto
The Mean Reds:
Lanvin
Valentino
Preen
Tartan:
Alexander McQueen
Sonia Rykiel
Burberry
Bottega Veneta
Glam Rock:
Gucci
Gucci
Gloss:
Yves St Laurent
LaCrasia
Lace:
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Layering:
Marc Jacobs
Jean Paul Gaultier
Marc Jacobs
*Special thanks goes to MUA member Perpendicular*
Trend Reporter
Here are a few articles about the top trends for fall:
Fall's Top 11 trends
In Style Fall Trends
Reproduction of Fashion Daily Wire's article : Fall 2006: Top 10 Looks That Stole the Season
Omiru's Top 10 Fall 2006 Trends
Top Five Fall Trends for 2006
Fall 2006 Style Trends Archive
In Style Top Fall 2006 Denim Trends
Vogue Fall Trends Lookbook
Fall's Top 11 trends
In Style Fall Trends
Reproduction of Fashion Daily Wire's article : Fall 2006: Top 10 Looks That Stole the Season
Omiru's Top 10 Fall 2006 Trends
Top Five Fall Trends for 2006
Fall 2006 Style Trends Archive
In Style Top Fall 2006 Denim Trends
Vogue Fall Trends Lookbook
Major Savings
For 48 hours only, Fashion Pulse is offering 50% off all regularly priced clothing. Yes, that is 1/2 off!
Just thought I'd let you know!
Just thought I'd let you know!
Sales Galore!
My impending day of birth celebration also means an impending week of shopping. We're taking a road trip and we're hitting some big cities in the greater southwest, and I'll be out at their malls, outlet stores, and indie shops with cash in hand! So, as I prepare for this wonderful whirlwind week, I'm also keeping in mind the fabulous online sales that are happening right now. Want to know where they're at? I'll link you directly to them:
Up to 75% off summer sale at ASOS
Blaec summer sale
La Redoute Fall Preview Sale
80's Purple Summer Sale
Delia's End of Season Clearance
Urban Outfitters Summer Sale
Go Clothing Close-out Sale
Shopbop Summer Sale
Scoopy NYC Sale
Vivre Summer Sale
Net-a-Porter Sale
Nordstrom Sale
Bergdorf Goodman Sale
Saks Fifth Avenue Sale
Fred Flare Summer Sale
Peach Berserk Sale
Ravinstyle Sale
Girlshop Sale
Lulu's Fashion Lounge Sale
Style Violet Summer Sale
The Fashion Pulse Super Sale
Jcrew Final Sale
Before the Fall Bluefly Sale
Happy bargain shopping, hfgs!
Blaec summer sale
La Redoute Fall Preview Sale
80's Purple Summer Sale
Delia's End of Season Clearance
Urban Outfitters Summer Sale
Go Clothing Close-out Sale
Shopbop Summer Sale
Scoopy NYC Sale
Vivre Summer Sale
Net-a-Porter Sale
Nordstrom Sale
Bergdorf Goodman Sale
Saks Fifth Avenue Sale
Fred Flare Summer Sale
Peach Berserk Sale
Ravinstyle Sale
Girlshop Sale
Lulu's Fashion Lounge Sale
Style Violet Summer Sale
The Fashion Pulse Super Sale
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Fashion Bits and Pieces
SF is gearing up for fashion week!
Young model killed in tragic car accident
Unusally shaped body? Make your own perfect pair of jeans!
There may be life in Rochas beautiful designs yet!
Comfortable stylish shoes
In other breaking news, I, the High Fashion Girl, am turning 23 on Saturday. Yay for me! My birthday will be spent traveling to the Bleeding Kansas Music Festival and enjoying the music of Mates of State, Broken Social Scene, Deathcab for Cutie, Murder by Death and the Secret Machines.
Young model killed in tragic car accident
Unusally shaped body? Make your own perfect pair of jeans!
There may be life in Rochas beautiful designs yet!
Comfortable stylish shoes
In other breaking news, I, the High Fashion Girl, am turning 23 on Saturday. Yay for me! My birthday will be spent traveling to the Bleeding Kansas Music Festival and enjoying the music of Mates of State, Broken Social Scene, Deathcab for Cutie, Murder by Death and the Secret Machines.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Simpson Scandal
I subscribe to Marie Claire and was irked about the same thing that seems to have pissed everyone else off. Their July issue featured Ashlee Simpson on the cover, with an article inside in which Simpson extols the virtues of good-self esteem and appreciating your body as it is. The only problem is, she had just had a nose job.
"Everyone is made differently, and that's what makes us beautiful and unique. I want girls to look in the mirror and feel confident," Simpson says in the article, but how are they supposed to do that when their role models don't practice what they preach?
The New York Times article states:
This doesn't make sense to me. It's clear in the cover and article's pictures that she had a nose job prior to publication. If Marie Claire is, "dazed and confused — and disappointed — by her choice, too" then why did they lend credence to her choice by running an article all about her and her amazing self-esteem?
I'm not particularly fond of plastic surgery, though I do see its necessity and benefits for those who are disfigured, injured or need it for emotional and mental health reasons. I disagree with its usage by persons under the age of 21 (what 16 year old needs lunchtime liposuction?), because your body hasn't even completely developed until at least that age. I disagree with its use in a vain competition to appear younger and more desirable. I think this plays into the horrendous and twisted expectations society has for aging women (but doesn't hold for aging men). I don't think Ashlee Simpson needed the surgery, and while I don't applaud her choice, I don't condemn her for it. I am angered, instead, by the hypocrisy she's displayed and the negative influence it might have had on a generation of young women who are becoming more dissatisfied with themselves everyday.
"Everyone is made differently, and that's what makes us beautiful and unique. I want girls to look in the mirror and feel confident," Simpson says in the article, but how are they supposed to do that when their role models don't practice what they preach?
The New York Times article states:
Marie Claire readers erupted in fury at what they said was Ms. Simpson’s hypocrisy and the magazine’s “cluelessness.” They wrote 1,000 letters in protest to the magazine, according to Joanna Coles, the new editor of the magazine. And she agreed with them.
In the first issue (due Aug. 15) over which she exercises full editorial control, Ms. Coles gives expanded space in the letters column to readers to vent against Ms. Simpson. Ms. Coles adds in a note: “We’re dazed and confused — and disappointed — by her choice, too!”
This doesn't make sense to me. It's clear in the cover and article's pictures that she had a nose job prior to publication. If Marie Claire is, "dazed and confused — and disappointed — by her choice, too" then why did they lend credence to her choice by running an article all about her and her amazing self-esteem?
I'm not particularly fond of plastic surgery, though I do see its necessity and benefits for those who are disfigured, injured or need it for emotional and mental health reasons. I disagree with its usage by persons under the age of 21 (what 16 year old needs lunchtime liposuction?), because your body hasn't even completely developed until at least that age. I disagree with its use in a vain competition to appear younger and more desirable. I think this plays into the horrendous and twisted expectations society has for aging women (but doesn't hold for aging men). I don't think Ashlee Simpson needed the surgery, and while I don't applaud her choice, I don't condemn her for it. I am angered, instead, by the hypocrisy she's displayed and the negative influence it might have had on a generation of young women who are becoming more dissatisfied with themselves everyday.
Free Stuff!
Remember awhile back when the Allison Burns Faithful bag and Duwop Lip Venom were all-the-rage? Both of those companies steadily increased productivity and became top quality accessories and beauty lines, respectively. These guys weren't one-hit-wonders, if you know what I mean. Coutorture is now offering two fabulous giveaways for 3 Allison Burns handbags AND 20 sets of Duwop's aHands2Hair, a DuWop Toe Polish, and their new Browwow Brow Kit. All you have to do is enter your email address to win! Sha-wing!
Style Slump
This HFG admits to having less than "high fashion" moments. I wish I was a couture queen. I wish I lived in NYC and had access to all of the amazing stores there. I wish that I didn't fall into slumps of never liking what I have and always wanting new (read: more expensive) things.
Today, I hit a major style slump when I went to visit the Paul & Joe collection at Target. I was hoping it wouldn't be too picked over, but it was. I was grabbing things with a sense of desperation and throwing them into my cart, caught in a feverish emotion that kept whispering, "if you don't buy it now, it will all be gone soon." Since, I hate trying on clothes in dressing rooms, I usually just buy what I like and return it later if it ends up not fitting. After snatching up clothes like a 1980's mother who has just encountered a store's last Cabbage Patch doll, I sheepishly sifted through my basket and pared it down to stuff I really liked...which wasn't much.
I got home, and hated everything that I bought except for the leggings. Weird. I can't believe I succumbed to that trend and actually liked it. Oh, fashion, you fickle mistress! I'll be returning everything else tomorrow.
I learned an important lesson: don't buy things just because they're there. This manic urge to buy an Old Navy track jacket because it $0.97 or random thrift store items that I'll never ever wear is just absurd. From now on, I'm going to shop in my own closet before I got out. Spending some time in my closet(s) means that I get a refresher course on what fabulous items I already own, and also gives me an opportunity to attempt unique combinations of clothes I might not have thought of before.
So, as fall approaches, I'll continue to whittle down my list of fall essential "must haves" until I get the right balance of quality, style, trend and items that will blend well with what I already have.
Consider the lesson learned!
Today, I hit a major style slump when I went to visit the Paul & Joe collection at Target. I was hoping it wouldn't be too picked over, but it was. I was grabbing things with a sense of desperation and throwing them into my cart, caught in a feverish emotion that kept whispering, "if you don't buy it now, it will all be gone soon." Since, I hate trying on clothes in dressing rooms, I usually just buy what I like and return it later if it ends up not fitting. After snatching up clothes like a 1980's mother who has just encountered a store's last Cabbage Patch doll, I sheepishly sifted through my basket and pared it down to stuff I really liked...which wasn't much.
I got home, and hated everything that I bought except for the leggings. Weird. I can't believe I succumbed to that trend and actually liked it. Oh, fashion, you fickle mistress! I'll be returning everything else tomorrow.
I learned an important lesson: don't buy things just because they're there. This manic urge to buy an Old Navy track jacket because it $0.97 or random thrift store items that I'll never ever wear is just absurd. From now on, I'm going to shop in my own closet before I got out. Spending some time in my closet(s) means that I get a refresher course on what fabulous items I already own, and also gives me an opportunity to attempt unique combinations of clothes I might not have thought of before.
So, as fall approaches, I'll continue to whittle down my list of fall essential "must haves" until I get the right balance of quality, style, trend and items that will blend well with what I already have.
Consider the lesson learned!
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