Monday, October 27, 2008

Shopping

MY SEARCH FOR A WINTER COAT IS OVER

I've been trying to find a nice, short coat for winter, but nothing seemed to fit me stylistically. That is until I came across this little gem at Urban Outfitters. It also comes in black and tan. Perfect!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Fashion News

SLOWEY'S ACCESSORIES GETS THE AXE. . .For Now

Looks like there's trouble with Elle publication, Elle Accessories. Since signing on as head bitch over at the new CW show, Stylista, Ann Slowey
has lost four of her key staffers at the publication for which she is the senior editor. Word is that the magazine will return in fall of 2009.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Fashion News

PALIN SHOPS TIL SHE DROPS, YOU BETCHA!

Ms. Tina Fey glasses has been burning up the GOP funds with shopping and beauty spending. Republic campaign finance reports released today show the actual breakdown of Palin's shopping sprees:

  • $49,425 was spent at two Saks Fifth Avenue locations.
  • $75,062 went to Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis.
  • $4,716 on hair and makeup in September alone.
  • $4,902 was spent at Atelier, a top end men's store, suggesting the party also paid for some of Todd Palin outfits.
Reports say that Emmy-award winning stylist Amy Strozzi was paid $22,800 over a two-week period in October for Palin's makeup. So much for the "average hockey mom." I'm sure Joe the Plumber would be proud.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Link of the Week


Glossed Over is a fantastic blog that deconstructs issues of fashion magazines. My favorite is the entry from October 9th that begins:

Cougars, Conrad, and Calories: Another Wince-Worthy Cosmopolitan Cover

Dear Cosmopolitan,

Congratulations! Just when I think I couldn’t possibly be more ashamed of spending my cash on your latest issue, you manage to prove me wrong!

Fashion News

TRASH TALK

Speaking of LC, there is a hilarious article in New York Magazine by The Fug Girls about trying to get in to see Lauren's collection at fashion week and having to stand next to a dumpster. You get the point they were trying to make.


You can read it here.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Fashion News

FASHION WEEK IN LA LA LAND

It's Fashion Week in LA. So far, a lot of collections have gone down the runway, one of which belongs to The Hills' Lauren Conrad. Her spring 2009 line is pretty yawn-worthy. It looks like something you could find in any department store. There are only a couple pieces I liked including this blue and black getup.


What Lauren missed in splash, Ed Hardy made up for in cacophonous color. It looks like someone broke into his workroom with a arsenal of spray paint. I would expect nothing less, of course.

Make It Work

FINAL THOUGHTS ON PROJECT RUNWAY

Congratulations Leanne. I loved her collection. The workmanship was impeccable. I loved the wave theme. The only thing I didn't love were the colors, or lack thereof. There was too much beige and white going on for me. But overall, I definitely think she deserved to win. The way the fabric moved as the models walked down the runway was incredible.


Kenley, on the other hand, had a lot of color and the hand-painted fabrics were impressive. But some of the looks were too puffy and matronly and the flower prints way over the top. I did love the black sleeveless dress with the high neck and the pearl-colored dress with the flowers painted across the front.

Korto's collection impressed me. I loved the first dress that walked down the runway and I loved all the little fans the models were holding.


One thing they didn't address on the episode was that Jarrell, Joe, and Suede also showed their collections at Bryant Park. You can see their designs on the Bravo website here.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Better Late Than Never

CHRISTIAN'S FIERCE COLLECTION

Speaking of Fashion Week, Christian Siriano debuted his Spring 2009 Collection back in September. He used a lot of grey, which I love, with some splashes of salmon and yellow. A lot of the grey and black peices are gorgeous. Can't say I LOVE the whipped creme tower-looking dresses, but I love Christian and the designs are interesting. You can see all the looks here.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Fashion Lists

EUROPE PREVIEWS SPRING 2009

Fashion Week didn't stop in NYC. It continued on in London, Milan, and then Paris. Stylelist has their top picks for the spring 2009 looks at European Fashion Week here.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Fashion Lists

VERSACE SAFETY PIN DRESS MOST ICONIC EVER?

The infamous Versace "safety pin gown" worn by Elizabeth Hurley in 1994 was voted the most iconic dress of all time by U.K. department store, Debenham's. Really?. . . Really? The gown she donned for the Four Weddings and a Funeral premier was memorable, for sure, but the most iconic?



Here's the list of the top twenty:

Debenham’s Top 20 Most Iconic Red Carpet Dresses list in full:

1. Liz Hurley - Versace “safety pin” Dress: “Four Weddings and a Funeral” Premiere (1994)

2. Audrey Hepburn - White, belted flower patterned Givenchy dress: Oscars (1954)

3. Julia Roberts - black vintage Valentino dress: Oscars (2001)

4. Catherine Zeta-Jones - red Versace dress: Oscars (1999)

5. Jennifer Lopez - plunging sheer green Versace dress: Grammy’s (2000)

6. Keira Knightley - dark plum Vera Wang one shouldered dress: Oscars (2006)

7. Kate Winslet - red one shoulder flower strap gown by Ben de Lisi gown: Oscars (2002)

8. Halle Berry - Elie Saab net and embroidery topped dress: Oscars (2002)

9. Bjork - outrageous swan dress designed by Marjan Pejoski: Oscars (2001)

10. Kate Moss - vintage ripped Christian Dior gold satin gown: The Golden Age Of Couture VIP Gala, V and A Museum (2007)

11. Reese Witherspoon - knee length strapless yellow dress designed by Oliver Theyskens for Nina Ricci: Golden Globes (2007)

12. Cindy Crawford - Versace red plunge dress: Oscars (1991)

13. Gwyneth Paltrow - pink Ralph Lauren gown: Oscars (1999)

14. Charlize Theron - pale blue Christian Dior ruffle dress: Academy Awards (2005)

15. Penelope Cruz - pink strapless feathered Versace dress: Academy Awards(2007)

16. Hilary Swank - navy blue backless Guy Laroche dress: Academy Awards (2005)

17. Gisele - White Christian Dior strapless dress: Oscars (2005)

18. Cher - Bob Mackie’s sheer art deco-inspired creation: Oscars (1987)

19. Renee Zellwegger - pastel yellow strapless Lily et Cie dress: Oscars (2001)

20. Uma Thurman - crimson Alberta Ferretti Gown: Oscars (2000)

Sunday, October 12, 2008

PLEASE STAY TUNED

WE'RE NOT OFF THE AIR

Fashion is what you wear when you're busy making other plans. At least that's my take on John Lennon's famous quote about life. I've been busy doing other things so this blog has lapsed.


Part of the problem is all the reality television on out there. I've fallen too far behind in my wrap-ups. From now on I'll only blog about something television-related if it's stunningly relevant to the fashion world or just has to be talked about. Like, say, Tyra suddenly stops talking about herself or something crazy like that. .

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Tyyyrrraaaaaa Maaaaiiillll!!!!!!!!!!!

MODSTER MASH

Last night on ANTM, the girls' first challenge was to make ugly catalog clothes work even though they were too big. Paulina showed up, armed with a bunch of tools the girls could use to make their clothes fit better.

It was like fashion McGyver. The winner, which turned out to be McKey, got 50 extra frames in the photo shoot.

During the judging of this catolog challenge, timid Marjorie got teary and down on herself. Paulina said she was just acting European. This unfortunately seem to play into Marjorie's negative self-talk and back at the house, she became herself neurotic with all the self put downs.


On the photoshoot, the girls had to become "modsters" and act like giant monsters in 60s modwear during some sort of natural disaster in LA. Despite her negative attitude, Marjorie's photo came out lovely, after Mr. Jay had to bend her into place.

The biggest natural disasters this week were Joselyn, whose "slipping" and Clark, whose cockiness got the better of her. She forgot her natural disaster, which was... I forget! and instead, seemed really into her legs and treated her frames like an ad for panty hose.
This mistake got her sent home, which surprised her after her number one shot that was digitally displayed in the house all week.


Tyra said Joselyn was saved due to her winning personality. I was a bit surprised myself that Clark left, but looking back at the episode and how flippant she was, I should have known she would be the one sent packing. Yay Joselyn!

Samantha won the photo of the week for creating a tidal wave of water with her foot while still looking gorgeous.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Fashion News

GREEN FASHION WEEK IN PORTLAND

Portland, OR is hosting their fashion week October 8-12 in the Pearl District. Several independant and eco-friendly designers from all over the country and the world will be launching their Spring/Summer 2009 Collections.


Portland Fashion Week is the only fashion week in the US completely devoted to green designers. We'll be keeping an eye on it. For now, you can read more about here!