Monthly Archives: February 2010

Event Recap, Fashion, Style

Fall in Love with Marc

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By Manda J

How can you not love Marc Jacobs?   Not only does he design his own lines, he is also the creative director for Louis Vuitton. Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2010 RTW line is a mix of subtly with splashes of bright patterns, well, they’re bright for fall.

Naturally, in the fall you have to wear a coat. Why not make it stylish? Light weight trenches are the “it” thing for the spring and you can pick them right back up in the fall. Marc by Marc Jacobs line has coats ranging from belted trenches to nice draped coats that’s swallows you but still gives you a shape. Harem pants are being taken down a notch. In Marc Jacobs rendition of the harem pant he made it more structured. Not the usual cotton jersey/spandex fabric we are used too.

The dresses are so sophisticatedly basic they can transcend seasons without seeming out of style. The ever popular zipper detail is present and accounted for ( check out my previous post on zippers) as well as belts. In all of his looks the waist is cinched. Please remember an undefined waist is a fashion faux pas.

Event Recap, Fashion, Style

NY Fashion Week Keeps it Posh

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By Manda J

New York Fashion week has begun! After looking at various designer’s lines via New York Magazine’s Fashion Show (click here to visit).  I certain lines have me lusting for certain garments. One such line is Victoria Beckham’s line. Victoria Beckham AKA Posh Spice is my favorite Spice Girl.  This is VB’s fourth season designing and she seems to have found her niche. 

Her RTW Fall 2010 dresses are very stylish chic with a twist of sass thrown in. We are so used to see the classic Grecian form of draping, but this style of draping border line absurd amount of excess fabric…but it works. An extra yard here and you have a new look. She chose to use colors ranging from black to sapphire. These don’t seem like typical fall colors, but I am happy that someone has broken up the monotony of the usual burnt orange and red.  Here are some of my favorite looks. I can see Michelle O is quite a few of these dresses with her standard cinched waist.

Belong in the D*mn Barrel, The Wackness- Coonery & Buffoonery

Sandals In the Winter?

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By Urbansocialight

You already know those sandals belong in the damn barrel!  What in the Y2K is this!  I haven’t since sandals like this in a minute! I know everyone has been trapped inside of the house because of the snow, but with that being said, why the hell would you wear an open toe sandal during the middle of the winter?  When has that ever been socially acceptable?  I don’t even know how I feel about a bare leg because it’s been so cold and plus there are a ton of cute tights out this season.

I just want to know why her friend didn’t tell her this was a HUGE, NO, NO!  Would you let your girl go out like this?  Plus homegirl was in the club partying like she hadn’t been to the club since 1977, doing the funky chicken and all that, no bull.  The whole outfit was a mess of sequin and ruffles, but judging by the sandals, I should have known that this girl was clueless about fashion.

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Fashion, RIP

R.I.P. Alexander McQueen

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By Manda J

Alexander Lee McQueen (1969-2010) is one of the most brilliantly misunderstood fashion minds of our time. Celebrities the like of Rihanna,  Lady Gaga, Bjork and Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) are among the few that “get him”.

Early on McQueen new he had a talent and passion for fashion. He left school to become an apprentice on Savile Row in London. Savile Row is known for their men’s bespoke tailoring. His clients where among the elite like a certain Prince Of Wales (Prince Charles).  At age 20 McQueen began working for Japanese designer Koji Tatsuno. Upon returning to London McQueen enrolled in a prestigious fashion school where he received his Masters in fashion design.One of McQueen’s greatest accomplishments in my eyes would be when he was given the position of head designer of Givenchy in 1996.  In 2009 McQueen inked a deal with Target; his line at Target was called McQ.

It may look like he had it all but just because you’re famous doesn’t mean you’re happy. Three years ago McQueen dealt with the death of a close friend, Isabella Blow, who is also credited with discovering him. Earlier in the month he lost his dear mother.

Alexander Lee McQueen will greatly be missed, but he left us with inventive fashion and originality.

This look on the left is from his RTW (Ready to Wear) 2010 line. This looks very punk Alice in wonderland. The picture on the right is the line that got me hooked on McQueen his RTW 2009. This line was basically all houndstooth. I love love love houndstooth.

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Happy Vday!!!!!!!!!!

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Happy Vday crabzinabarrel.com world:) It’s your girl ReneeWoods and today is a very important day because a lot of people will go broke over balloons that will lose air, flowers that will f*ckin die, and spend money on meals that could have been cooked at home for a much cheaper price. Now for those of you who are in great relationships and just love Valentine’s Day I have posted Aaliyah’s  “One In A Million” video (R.I.P. Aaliyah we miss you) and for those of you who are like f*ck Valentine’s Day I have posted Kelis’ “Caught Out There” video. “I hate you so much right now I hate you so much right now” man I used to love playing this song when I was younger . Enjoy the videos and have a great Vday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!