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.
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.
Move over Trina, we just found the baddest bitch in the world. I mean, there’s just something about Anna. Anna is of course, Anna Wintour, the Editor-In-Chief of Vogue. At the magazine and in the world of fashion, she is the unremorseful, style dictator. Her mannerisms (or lack there of) are a thing of notoriety & fiction. The world may actually know Anna better through the fictitious adaptation of her character “Miranda” in the book and movie “The Devil Wears Prada”.
“There’s something about fashion that can make people nervous.” Anna Wintour, The September Issue
Anna Wintour
When Anna is around you should be nervous. She makes it inherently clear that her time is more valuable than yours and that her opinion is the only one that matters. This is no joke. When in talking about fashion a Vogue staffer laments “You belong to this church” –and Anna is the high priestess, the interviewer asks. “I’d say the pope.”
If Catholics believe the Pope is God’s earthly representative, then the Fashion God’s have surely appointed Anna the Pope of style. Why else would one of the world’s most reputable luxury fashion brands, Prada, change the fabric in their fall wardrobe before it hit stores just because Anna didn’t like it? They know something the masses do not; what’s between her pages sells. Not just Prada, but the high-price Prada look alike, and the mid-price knock off, down to the Target, and down to discount brand wannabes. They will all sell, just because it was in Vogue.
“It’s like Anna is Madonna.” – Thakoon, designer
I hear that Madonna is difficult to work with and to please but I’m sure she’s got nothing on Anna. Anna comes off as a middle age child. Her childlike sensibilities cause her to love things only for a fleeting moment. She scrapped 50K worth of beautiful photo work because she became disenchanted with it. Like a kid, she picked on the camera man about his weight. She shooed assistant who had the audacity to be standing near her, just like an older child does to a younger child . Continue reading Baddest B*tch→
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for spring 2010 is well underway. While I am eager to see all lines there are certain line I want to see more than others. At the top of my list are Nicole Miller, Mara Hoffman, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tracey Reese and Jason Wu. Jason Wu has received the best kind of publicity a fashion designer can only dream of.
First Lady Michelle Obama, chose to wear his design to the inauguration ball. With all the hype and fame surrounding him I couldn’t wait to see his RTW (Ready To Wear) spring 2010 line.
For his spring line he elected to use gray in addition to color and print. The bustle is one its way back in, the front and side bussle.
I could see Michelle O wearing the gray skirt with the pink stripe, at a first lady appropriate length with a crisp white blouse. The gray jacket and the red dress has Michelle O written all over it. Both items are conservative, but contain an element that makes it fashion forward. Some of my favorite Jason Wu ensembles that Mrs. O has worn are basic colorful sheaths. The little details like the bow on the blue sheath add a young fresh feel to a conservative sheath.
Did I mention I LOVE Mrs.O style, especially the Azzedine Alaia belt she wears. For more on Jason Wu and his collections visit his official site at http://www.jasonwustudio.com/.
Peep toe boots are the oxymoron of the fashion world. The initial point of a boot in the fall and wintertime is to protect your feet from the elements, but how are you going to protect your toe if it’s exposed? For those of you who (like me) live by the creed “FASHION over FUNCTION”, this minor detail doesn’t matter. Many designers and celebrities have taken a winter boot an turned it into a summer shoe by exposing the toe.
Solange is wearing Chanel (I ♥♥♥ Chanel) peep toe booties. The intricate woven pattern is simple and classic all at the same time. Rihanna is wearing lace up Miu Miu peep toe boots with a slight platform front. The boots have a tennis shoe appearance from the front thanks to the lace up ties. The Miu Miu boots don’t look as dressy as the Chanel boots, but they are just as haute.
The Recessionista’s Chanel (by Go Jane $39.90)
Get the Miu Miu look (Steved Madden $49.99)
To achieve this look that can carry you into the fall try Steve Madden or Go Jane. Go Jane makes affordable pair for the Chanel-esque look for $39.90. Steve Madden makes a nice buckle open toe shoe that retails for $49.99. If you are one of the few that are concerned with your feet actually getting cold pair the peep toe booties with a nice opaque tight in black or navy. Don’t be scared of colored tights. Done right colored tights can make the outfit.
Remember the JS Wings and JS Logo kicks from last season’s collaborative line between adidas Originals and Jeremy Scott? From those two pairs of very creatively flamboyant sneakers, we have learned that Jeremy Scott is not one to shy away from courageous display, and probably not someone to go to if you are looking for subtle and understated. True to form, for this upcoming season, the collaboration between adidas Originals and Jeremy Scott reveals another pair of eye-catching 3-Tongue Altitude sneakers.
The oversize tongue paired with oversize Adidas logo is gone, and size is replaced by quantity. The iconic Altitude model in show-stopping yellow and black has three tongues layered over the laces (though you can opt to play around and either lace some of the three in to mix it up). The 3 Tongue Altitude will be available this coming August, so for those who are looking to draw all attention to their feet, look out for these kicks.
Nike SB presents another quickstrike model for June – the Dunk Low SB “Beijing”. The sneaker comes in a purple/acqua colorway, which features a subtle all-over pattern. The outer sole and the lining come in light grey and the laces in bright red. Expect a release soon at Nike SB retailers.
I thought I’ve seen it all…. platform shoes with the aquarium in it, sporks (spoon & forks), “I-Rub-My-Ducky” (rubber ducky & vibrator in one). Shoot I even once came across a pair of three legged pantyhose, no bullsh*tting.
Like if a woman had an unsightly run in her stocking all she had to do is rotate a leg. no bull.
“With Pantyhose 3x, you don’t have to carry a spare and chuck the old pair when you get a run or hole in your pantyhose.
With this ingenious design you simply (and discretely) rotate your leg into the new, unblemished pantyhose appendage. The damaged hosiery leg is then tucked into a pocket in the crotch of the pantyhose. Comfortable? You be the judge.”
Like really that shit is wild.
….but this shit right here will make Russell Simmons say “Nigga I done saw it all”
a muthafuckin Air Force 1 that plays N.E.S. games. This aint even hood, this is just…just.. I’m just at a loss for words.
With all the hype and fame surrounding him I couldn’t wait to see his RTW (Ready To Wear) spring 2010 line. 
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