I just stumbled upon this video of Gareth Pugh’s Live Studio session from back in November. He constructs a dress from start to finish over the course of three days. I was in awe while watching him work. I can’t believe I didn’t see this sooner! The creation of this slashed, black dress seemed so so so tedious. You never think of how much goes into the making of some clothing until you see it happen. I was inspired watching him cut every little slit and measuring the fabric. He went at it half technical and half “what the hell,” which ended with a gorgeous, flowing, skin-tight gown. The video below features Raquel Zimmermann wearing the gown and dancing to Lady Gaga. It’s as fabulous as it is funny.
Sorry it’s been over a month since I last posted! I’ve been so busy with work, a new semester at school, and getting a new apartment! I’d love to photoshop this entry up and make it lovely, but I’m still working on getting my other computer set up. I felt I needed to post something. (You know, for the 2 readers I do have…)
Daisy's Swarovski Crystallized capsule collection
So I’m back with a new Style Idol……Daisy Lowe. The 21 year old English fashion model and daughter of Gavin Rossdale has been on the rise as of late. She’s been on the runway for Anna Sui, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Charlotte Ronson and other fabulous designers. The British bombshell is not the shy type; she isn’t afraid to wear a revealing dress to a party or to pose nude for a magazine cover at the age of 18. Her style is edgy, trendy, and ever-changing. She always appears to have wandered off the runway, and when on the runway she looks like she’s wandered out of her own closet.
If you’re a budget shopper (like I try to be), Forever 21 has some suedette pumps for only $10! They come in black, red, and blue. I ordered a pair, but they haven’t come in yet; so I’m not quite sure if they look as cheap as they are. Hopefully not, but for ten dollars I won’t be too disappointed. They’re perfect for somebody who doesn’t wear pumps often and wants a cheap pair to wear every now and then.
Clicking the photo will take you to the site!
I am loving the video for Lady Gaga’s newest single “Bad Romance.” It’s so risquè, edgy and fabulous. Lady Gaga is known for her avant garde music videos and style; “Bad Romance” most definitely does not dissapoint. I also happen to love Alexander McQueen’s extravagant designs from his Spring 2010 runway show, where a demo of the song premiered. So of course, the video is filled with McQueen/Gaga fabulousness. You could almost make a drinking game out of spotting the McQueen.
The video starts with Gaga in the gorgeous gold dress, which I personally think fits and looks better on her than the model. Maybe it’s the hair?
She wears the curvy, bone-like, ridculously tall platforms with her infamous plastic dress, and again in black at the very end of the video.
Around the middle she struts in head to toe McQueen. Well, I don’t think “strut” is exactly the word for how one would walk in McQueen’s lobster claw shoes. I think “stumble” is a tad more appropriate. But the video is absolutely fabulous nonetheless.
So, did I miss anything?
My friend and I recently coined the term “LOL”han in reference to Lindsay Lohan. He’s a blogger with a penchant for celeb gossip and news. [The Magnificent B] Now that I’ve seen this photo of her promoting her line of leggings (6126) at a party in Beverly Hills, and it makes me like her again. Or at least, want to like her again. She looks so cute and fresh-faced. She looks years younger than she does in any recent photos I’ve seen of her. This is also one of the first outfits I’ve seen her wear in a long time that I like every part of. Yes, I’m even loving the ripped tights. I really want that dress, I mean really really want. It’s probably way out of the range of what I’m willing to spend, but if anyone reading this has any clue, comment and let me know who the designer is.
The photo is the opposite of flattering, I just had to post it.
Ever wonder what happens to the winners of ANTM? The lucky girls who strutted their ways to a promised future as a TOP model? Okay, maybe you don’t. I never really sit around saying to myself “Gosh, where is Jaslene?” (who by the way, was auditioning as a model on one of the final eps of Project Runway). I am intrigued when I see one of the previous winners while scouring the internet for new clothes, or when watching fashion-related television.
While checking out what’s new over at Forever 21, I saw a very familiar face modeling F21’s Plus Size clothing line “Faith 21.” While Whitney is not plus size by most standards (and neither is a majority of the Faith 21 collection) she is by fashion standards. It was hard to recognize her at first, because she’s brunette again. She was brunette when she auditioned for ANTM, then Tyra turned her into a bleach blonde cheerleader, and now she’s brunette again. I like her so much better with darker hair. She kind of looks like an extra on Mad Men, or is that just me?
Smile with those eyes Whit!!!
Hello, dear, neglected blog! It’s finally here! The Rodarte for Target lookbook! Okay, stopping with the exclamation points now…..!!!!!! Ok now.
I’m so excited. The ladies behind Rodarte are some of my favorite designers ever, and I get excited knowing that I can spend around $100 and get several pieces from the collection. The prices range from $10 to $50 (though, didn’t I keep reading about a Leopard print coat that was going for around $70 or something?) and they aren’t bad prices at all. The full slideshow, complete with prices and witty comments are all over at The Cut.
Ok, I saw this fabulous beaded Forever 21 bra over at The Fashion Police, they weren’t too happy with it, but I fell in love immediately. I just knew I could totally put a look together with it to make it work. I already think a bit of lingerie peeking out of the right outfit is sexy and edgy, so why not glitzy beaded lingerie?
Peep toe boots and booties have been everywhere recently, and the trend will continue into Fall. I love a good pair of booties and certainly a good pair of boots, but I’ve never been the biggest fan of peep toes. I can’t figure out why, I just don’t like them very much. But some of these boots are so awesome, for example the Alexander McQueen’s to the left, they are inspired by a leather moto jacket, how cool is that? For Fall they are being paired with tights (first we get peep toes for Fall and now it’s okay to wear tights with open toe shoes? Awesome!) and certain styles seem like they’ll transition to Fall well, if you got them over the Summer. So the question is, are these shoes good or bad? I’ll probably pick up a more affordable pair to try out the trend for myself and see if I can just maybe be turned into a peep toe fan
1. L.A.M.B $329
2. Bebe $105
3. Givenchy $995
4. Wet Seal $36
5. Charlotte Russe $30
6. Prada $636
7.Christian Louboutin $1,795
8.Aldo $140
9.Luichiny $104
The most unlikely of trends has popped up on several Fashion Week runways: tattoos. It started at Rodarte, with their futuristic tribal sleeves, half sleeves and neck tattoos.
At Chanel, there were pretty black and white tattoos that looked like jewelry.
There was more of a “prison tat” feel going at Jean Paul Gaultier. The models names were stenciled on various parts of their body.
Could this trend take off? Will temporary tattoos start popping up in stores next Spring? I think it’s an interesting new twist, I’d probably try something like tattoos at Chanel. It’s a very pretty, artistic addition to an outfit. So, was this just a runway trend, or will some of us be slapping on temporary tattoo sleeves in the near future?
