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.

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.

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)

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. .

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.

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!

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

IT'S ALL IN THE EYES

It was an interesting ANTM last night for the reason that two girls were eliminated. First, Miss J. informs them of their next challenge, which is to catwalk down a bowling alley in bowling high heels. Hannah's walk was extremely stiff. which causes Miss Jay to say, "She walks almost like a crazy." He then does a hilarious imitation of her stiff strut


The second part of the challenge involves the girls walking for bitchy designer, Jeremy Scott. . . blindfolded. Jay Manuel shows up and makes it clear that Tyra's not fucking around. One of them would be eliminated immediately based on their shitty walk.

As Samantha practices her walk by flitting her dress around her hips, Jeremy Scott warns her not to walk like that. So what does she do? On the runway, she practically flips the dress over her head. Uh oh. Mr. Jeremy Scott is NOT pleased. He likens her walk to a combination of a truck driver and a stripper. But it's Hannah that's booted off for her nervous, stiff walk. I wasn't that sad to see her go. There is something rather irritating about her that's been emerging as the weeks go by.


Joslyn wins the challenge, which means she gets to choose two other models (she chooses Isis and Sheenah) to go on an editorial shoot for Seventeen Magazine to model for Kira Plastistina, a fifteen-year-old designer from Russia.

After the immediate booting of Hannah, the girls are freaking out back at the house. Oh my gawd, they're all so vulnerable! Annaleigh is damning herself before the next fashion shoot, despite getting a good review on the runway.

The next morning, the girls are woken by silver-haired Jay Manuel, wearing a "Mr. J" tee, sporty too-short shorts, and a whistle around his neck. He sits up in a life guard chair by the pool in the yard of their house and says they're going to be shot in the pool from the nose up so they have to be expressive with their eyes.


Then, . . . wait for it. . . Nigel Barker emerges up from out of the water with his camera. Aghhhhh! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


The girls all get wild eye makeup and are told to get down in the water. Joselyn fails to tell anyone that she doesn't know how to swim; Clark flirts with Nigel, saying that she's thinking of lying on a bed; Isis is nervous about wearing a bikini bottom and loses her fire in the water; Marjorie does some wild sea serpent poses; and Elina loses her mojo and gets "stuck."


In judging, Isis and Samantha are in the bottom two: Isis for her bad photo and Samantha for her disastrous runway walk. Despite being torn a new asshole by Jeremy Scott AGAIN (he's one of the judges on panel this week), it's Isis that's sent home for becoming invisible and losing it in the eyes.


The winner of this week's challenge is Clark. Runner-up is self-doubting Annaleigh.


Next week? Marjorie's insecurity drives everyone to distraction! Woo hoo!

The Hills Recap

WHEN LAUREN IS AWAY, THE BIOTCHES WILL PLAY

Last night on The Hills, Lauren is off to Italy for vacation. As she's packing, My Sweet Audrina tells her to pack some heels. Lauren says no, they don't wear heels in Italy - only flats. Is this true??!!

After Lauren leaves, Stephanie comes over to the house to ask Audrina's advice because Lauren's former flame, Doug, has asked her out. Obviously Audrina tells her to talk to Lauren about it. But Stephanie seems ready to jump on the opportunity and on Doug, saying, "Yeah, but how will she find out?"


Lo and Audrina decide to spend some bonding time together and hit a club where Spencer and Heidi happen to be. Heidi decides to go say hi to Audrina and the two start yapping away like there was never an awkward Lauren-riff between them.

Meanwhile, Lo is looking lonely watching them chat it up. During their chat, Audrina mentions to Heidi that Doug asked Stephanie out. Heidi is very upset, acting like she cares about Lauren. Hmmm? She then asks Audrina out for an event she's working the next night.


Next evening, Audrina and Justin Bobby show up at the event and grab a table with Heidi and Spencer. This is when Heidi and Audrina bond and decide to let the past be the past and start hanging out again.

Meanwhile, on their date, Doug and Stephanie run into Brody's mother. Whoops! Cat out of the bag.


When Lauren gets back to LA, Lo and Audrina ask what the guys in Italy were like. She likens Italy to a large construction site with the guys cat-calling every two seconds. She then asks Lo and Audrina what she missed while away. They gave her all the sauce on Stephanie, and Audrina fessed up to hanging with Heidi (SHOCKING!).


What will happen next? Stephani and Doug together on the sly! Stephanie begs forgiveness! Heidi's mother shows up and confronts Heidi about Spencer and how he's ruined her relationship with the rest of the family! Stay tuned to watch what the assholes in the hills will do next. . .

Emmy Awards Fashion Wrap-Up

EMMY AWARDS RED CARPET LOOKS

The Emmys were on last night. I didn't see any major fashion disasters, but then again, I was only half watching. I did see a lot of fabulous-looking dresses, however. Here are my picks for "WOW!"

Sandra Oh

Heidi Klum

Lisa Edelstein

Marcia Cross

Christina Applegate

Brooke Shields

Only one look made me go "huh??"

I don't know what's going on here with Eva Longoria.