Gossip Girl pretty much sucks this season but fashion is the great redeemer.
Just look at Blair's fabulous coat and 1920s style!
Beautiful!
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Are you a Girl On Top?
I'll be at the event at The Limited at Natick Collection! I hope to see you there!
A Magazine Moment: American Vogue gets something right for a change...
I'm sure Grace Coddington is behind this amazing shoot! My only complaint is that it is too short! Annie Leibovitz shot this Hansel & Gretel story for American Vogue starring Lady Gaga as the witch and Lily Cole as Gretel!
I hope they release the outtakes from this shoot! It is so beautiful!
A Model Moment: Gemma is that you??
I used to be OBSESSED with Gemma Ward.
She was everything I thought a model should be: Doll faced, thin, blonde, intelligent and beautiful.
I knew she wanted to be an actress but she continued to model during her filming schedule for The Black Balloon and The Strangers so that was okay.
After Heath Ledger's death Gemma took an understandable break and 9 months later was photographed looking less than model like on the beach in Perth.
In the two years that she's been gone the industry has seemed to forgotten all about her (while still embracing her contemporaries like Stam and Lily Donaldson) and, if the photos BryanBoy posted are any indication, Gemma has forgotten all about fashion.
I miss you, Gemma! Come back to us!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
I DIE!
So you probably already know that the miserable Taylor Jacobson sent Fashionista an email about her "voluntary" departure from Rachel Zoe Inc.
But the ungrateful, smug, and always sullen hipster was totally fired- at least according to People.
I know that reality TV is not reality but there are thousands of actual hard working, cheerful girls out there who will happily style photo shoots, commercial shoots, and celebrities as well as pick up Starbucks and organize closets for days on end without any attitude! Watching the Rachel Zoe Project irritated me so much because it reminded me of what I hate about the industry- girls like Taylor.
Rachel, if you need a new assistant please email me!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A Celebrity Moment: Blake Lively
I'm not usually a big fan of Blake Lively but how gorgeous is she in head to toe Chanel?!
Perfection.
A Fashion Pandemic
I'm completely obsessed with this Steven Meisel shot editorial for Vogue Italia!
The board of health can quarantine but that they can't cure a girl of the fashion disease.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Need a fast Halloween Costume?
Need a fast Halloween costume for tonight?
Don't fret!
You can be every vampire's favorite waitress with things you already own in five seconds flat!
Step 1: Pull hair into a sleek high pony tail. Loosely curl ends of pony tail. Hair spray.
Step 2: Pull on a tight white t-shirt (push up bra underneath optional) and tuck into a pair of black short shorts.
Step 3: Sneakers! Black & white sneakers are the best but you can use whatever you have.
Step 4: Take black eyeliner and draw two small circles/dots next to each other on the side of your neck--Vampire bite marks!
You can add a Sookie Stackhouse name-tag on your shirt and a mini-notebook to take orders!
Viola! Five minute Sookie Stackhouse Halloween costume!
Have fun and be safe tonight!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Giambattista Valli S/S 10
I know a lot of people were sour with Giambattista Valli this season but I am not one of them!
It included everything I love- ruffles, mini dresses, feathers, sparkle, and great shapes.
What more can you ask for?
Sunday, October 11, 2009
A Model Moment: A Conversation With Stam!
The Bostonista: Do people (like your friends) actually just call you Stam? Does it annoy you when fangirls do?
Jess_Stam: I get both! :)
Okay so its not much-and its via her official twitter- but I freaked out that I got a response!
Louis Vuitton SS 2010
Did you watch the Louis Vuitton show live on facebook?
I did!
Marc always knows how to put on a show!
But, man, those afros were distracting!
Looking past the poor styling here are the looks I actually liked at Louis Vuitton:
And the look that I LOVED!:
There was a great color palate and amazing cuts and fits. It was a real spring collection that was fun and flirty and very wearable.
Except for the shoes.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Dooney & Bourke Teams Up With Disney!
I don't know much about the collaboration because it hasn't been officially announced but certain high-end locations on the Disney property are carrying a limited edition collection of Dooney & Bourke for Disney.
Rumor has it that the three locations on property are almost entirely sold out of all three styles and most likely won't be getting another shipment- but you can still get in on the action by calling the Disney Merchandise number: 1-407-363-6200
I felt that I graduated from the world of Dooney & Bourke and Coach my sophomore year of high school but my Disney obsession is so huge that I'm almost lured by the adorable pattern!
If you are as drawn to the bags as I am you can call or you can check out the Disney Parks-so far they are unavailable online!
$45 for the wristlette
$150 for the smaller bag with the crossbody strap
$175 for the larger tote
Friday, October 9, 2009
Alexander McQueen SS 2010
I know its been said before but he truly is Alexander the Great!
McQueen is a master of theatrics and here he created a story about transformation while transforming the way we view fashion- by streaming the show live on SHOWstudio.com
From Style.Com:
McQueen, according to an internal logic detailed in a press release, was casting an apocalyptic forecast of the future ecological meltdown of the world: Humankind is made up of creatures that evolved from the sea, and we may be heading back to an underwater future as the ice cap dissolves.Reptile prints dominated with moments of sleek leather and foamy sheer fabrics.
I love that he turned the human form into something grotesque (like the shoes that created a hoof/claw hybrid silhouette) but still found beauty in that form.
Despite the drama he's still a superior craftsman, plus he makes a lot of his own materials, so everything is beautifully constructed and fitted. When the "show" is peeled away he's a master tailor and these pieces will sell.
Chanel SS 2010
I have nothing bad to say about Chanel SS 2010.
I want to live and die in it!
Well, okay, I could have done without the platform clogs.
But I'm saving up for that sweet white bag!
Other than the odd Christmas decor I adored the set as I've always pictured myself at Le Petit Trianon!
Lily Allen, a face of Chanel, also performed while the girls walked the runway. If you haven't seen Lily live you definitely should! I saw her live back in March and she's amazing!
Friday, October 2, 2009
A Model Moment: What is Going On with Sasha?
Sasha Pivovarvoa has always been scary looking.
This season she looks even more tragic than before- I'm all for skinny models but she looks like she's in pain!
Lanvin Spring.Summer 2010
Alber Elbaz is one of my favorite designers but sometimes he can repeat himself.
It seems as though he's found his stride at Lanvin and now isn't willing to change the formula.
But that isn't a bad thing- the collection was precise, modest and beautiful- what more can you ask for?
Louis Vuitton SS 2010 to be Streamed LIVE via Facebook
"Marc Jacobs' spring/summer 2010 collection for the French house will be shown live on its Facebook page on Wednesday at 2.30 pm Paris time. Watchers will be able to comment live on the collection as it happens - a format that was successful at Burberry - and will also be able to watch the collection film on demand for 24 hours."
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Balmain Spring/Summer 2010
I'm not a huge Balmain fan...I've often felt that it belongs in the overrated category.
This season there was a lot of SEX and gold lame to try to get past. There was nothing subtle about this collection.
But if you could get past the in your face sex you could find the interesting pieces. Except that the interesting pieces were all looks that they had shown before except with a slightly more deconstructed, post-apocalyptic feel.
Balenciaga S/S 2010
I'm not sure how I feel about this collection yet. I think I need time for it to set in. But I do ADORE the hoods. I love hoods but they are hard to wear in a non-sloppy sweatshirt way but this accomplishes a sleek hood so much love!
I felt that much of the collection was a study in color- and the craftsmanship is just phenomenal!
Rick Owens S/S 2010
Lots of beautiful black and white geometric shapes at Rick Owens! The metallic trash bag dresses are lovely too!
The only problem I had was the long, loin cloth feature that marred some looks.
I really loved the accessories especially the boots even though they reminded me of his boots from past seasons.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
JILLIES Fan Page Challenge!
This year 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
JILLIES is a Boston-based company that provides women undergoing breast cancer treatment with stylish, comfortable medical treatment wear that helps lift spirits while also maintaining a sense of dignity.
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month JILLIES is trying to raise awareness by increasing their Facebook fan page to 200,000 fans by the end of October!
Monday, September 28, 2009
A Model Moment: Dolce & Gabbana SS2010 Finale!
Karlie looks fierce and towers over all of the other girls!
Bostonista on a Budget: E&J Edition!
Do you love the Elizabeth & James jewelry line by Robert Lee Morris but can't afford it? Me too! But here is a secret- while Robert Lee Morris does design the E&J jewelry line with the Olsens he also does a "low" end line for...QVC! Yes, the shop at home television station that your grandma loves!
While the lines have two distinct looks some of the styles tend to overlap which means you can get the E&J style without the E&J price.
For example the Elizabeth & James Freeform Dish ring in brass is $175 (you can find it in silver for $225)
It doesn't have the same vintage "hammered" feeling but it recreates the shape and "bowl" look.
Another big theme in the E&J collection for fall is snakes...
The E&J snake ring is $155 with a clearly defined head and antique look
while the RLM Studio River Ring doesn't have a head but the design is otherwise the same in a glossy silver for only $50.45
Are they exact replicas? No. But I'm a big believer that costume jewelry shouldn't cost a lot especially when they're "trendy" pieces. And when the same designer is doing similar looks at a lower price point its hard not to look into it.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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The winner receives a bottle of Perricone MD's Advanced Face Firming Activator ($120)
Good luck!
A Celebrity Moment: Suri Cruise on Newbury St!
Suri cruise looked adorable walking down Newbury St yesterday afternoon!
She must have been in a Babar mood as she and her stuffed friend, Queen Celeste, wore matching pink shirts and her frilly layered skirt featured a Babar print!
As for accessories silver peep toe heels and a silver clam shell purse completed her look!
I've walked Newbury St in heels and it isn't comfortable! But maybe if I had started training at age four it wouldn't be so bad!
Mom Katie Holmes was also there, looking every inch the young Back Bay mother, don't you think?
Saturday, September 19, 2009
3.1 Phillip Lim SS 2010
So I guess Phillip Lim loves Rodarte, huh?
I mean, I'm obsessed with Rodarte I just didn't think it was a 3.1 Phillip Lim kind of thing.
I always associated 3.1 with clean, sophisticated lines and delicate simplicity.
I think he tried to make a wearable Rodarte collection!
But I appreciate him going out on a limb and trying something new with this collection- except that the Mulleavy sisters might be a bit pissed off!
Still, the chances of me owning a Rodarte (that isn't for Target)? Pretty slim. Chances of me owning 3.1 Phillip Lim? Fairly high! So he can go and make all the Rodarte knock-offs he wants--fine with me!
Do you think the Phillip Lim as Rodarte works?
Of course the collection still included some beautiful pieces that actually look better on real women than on models! And the shoes! Oh the shoes! There are two or three pairs that I've been lusting over since the show!
Marc by Marc Jacobs SS 2010
As much as I disliked Marc Jacobs SS 2010 is how much I love Marc by Marc SS 2010!
He took all the best parts from previous shows (like the bunny ears from one of his LV collections) and current trends (like tribal prints) and mashed it all together with bright colors, clashing prints, and a dash of dork!
It is youthful, exuberant and I think that is just what we need right now!
I think green is going to be a BIG color this spring- between Chanel's Jade nail polish and the powerful greens in Marc by Marc we'll be wearing green for more than just St Patrick's Day!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Carolina Herrera SS 2010
Carolina must be looking for a (slightly) younger client this season by trying out some sexier silhouettes. Some of the looks were not shown off in the best ways- they seemed to be ill-fitting on some of the models. Even slightly off balance on the girl's shoulders.
But as always the seasoned designer shines brightest when she's crafting lady-like day wear and show stopping red carpet wear.
Thakoon Spring/Summer 2010
The draping at Thakoon?
Simply mind blowing!
I'm a huge fan of kimono silhouettes because they are so easy to wear and Thakoon crafts some of the best shapes out there.
Some pieces seemed as though they were tightly crafted and fitted and then were about to come purposely undone.
There were some missteps such as the royal blue leggings, and some of the prints were a little too busy to be in one garment.
But for the most part the collection shone especially when it came to the amazing shoes!
He continued the use of plissé pleats from resort which helped give the garments soft movements and the fits wrapped the body in all the right places.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Derek Lam Spring/Summer 2010
Sorry this is a few days late!
I don't usually enjoy eighties inspired collections but Derek managed to be inspired while keeping the look fresh (except for the huge hair and blue eyeshadow of course!) with references to the forties! Lam told Style.Com, "I haven't done full-on color for a while, "and it feels like the right moment now."
Color wasn't the only trend-patriotic stars adorned everything from one-pieces to dresses in prints and bold designs. He played off the nostalgia of summers gone by and it works: you'll want to skip winter and head to the cape as soon as you see his collection!
and my favorite look from the collection:
Rodarte Spring Summer 2010 Womenswear Full Show
Check out the full Rodarte Spring/Summer 2010 Show and see my review and favorite looks below!
Rodarte Spring/Summer 2010
Rodarte did it again!
But you already knew I'd say that, didn't you?
The silhouettes haven't changed as much as I would have liked but who cares?
The Mulleavy continue to create pieces of art.
Whether the inspirations were warrior princesses, witches, or teen slasher movies the mood was decidedly dark--with fog and shadows covering the runway!
I love the blues and reds shot through the black. I am especially happy to see pants for the first time ever on the Rodarte runway!
They really should be showing in Paris!
Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2010
I'm feeling very ambivalent about the Marc Jacobs SS 2010 so far. It is theatrical and beautiful and incoherent and ugly.
Maybe I just need a closer look?
I get his ideas and that this is a collection about being an individual and getting away from the "cool New York" girl look. That you can be cool and whimsical when everyone else is black skinny jeans and angry. I get it. I get that this is mostly going to be for editorial, especially the way it was styled for the show.
And when the collection is broken down there are clearly wearable pieces- like the coats and jackets. They'll do well in stores because there is a coat for every women: romantic with ruffles, masculine with military touches, and in many different colors and shapes. Of course, Marc is a genius at accessories and most of these shoes and bags will continue his streak as an accessories favorite. I found the scarves particularly interesting!
But I think a lot of people outside of fashion won't understand the collection until it hits stores and even then may be confused with what to do with it. Every season I try to take Marc piece by piece and try to look beyond common threads and ignore the many references splattered into the collection. You really do have to do that here with this collection as well.
But I really do love the geisha makeup!
This last piece, Marc's "wedding dress", is my absolute favorite piece from all of NY Fashion Week (so far anyway)!
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The winner receives a bottle of Perricone MD's Advanced Face Firming Activator ($120)
Good luck!
Preen Spring/Summer 2010
There was a lot to love at the controversial Preen show and a lot to try to forget! First, they introduced a line of shoes with this line of Spring/Summer 2010. They came in great colors, and shapes with an array of heel heights and while I haven't seen any price points yet I'm sure they'll be a big commercial hit.
Thea Bregazzi and Justin Thornton told Style.Com that the idea for the collection came from simply wrapping a cord around the body. This influence is clearly seen in a strangely sophisticated form of light bondage throughout the line- but the colors and fabrics kept things soft and dreamy. Still, there was a certain unexpected severity to the feminine that was hard to resist!
Of course some things fell flat- like the metallic nude body-con dress. Is she a sexy space woman?
But for the most part the dramatic shoulders, beautiful fits and interesting detailing put Preen high on my favorite list!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Ruffian S/S 2010
I love what Claude Morais and Brian Wolk did at Ruffian for Spring/Summer 2010!
I loved the colors, and the button/epaulet detailing that kept the collection from being too overtly feminine.
My favorite piece, a long white coat with blue finishing opened to reveal a colorful printed lining and will be a perfect mood lifter in March when the snow and rain has lost its charm.
While sleek and hard may be all the fashion right now I know that I always look best in sweet, lady-like pieces and Ruffian has provided an array of separates and shapes to choose from this season!
There are also a couple of great, easy printed dresses that would fit right in with Mrs. Obama's closet! Just a suggestion- in case she's trolling random fashion blogs looking for things to wear! LOL!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Alexander Wang Spring Summer 2010
I have to say I'm really disappointed with the Alexander Wang collection. There are pieces that I loved but overall it was disappointing.
The idea at Alexander Wang seemed to be a country club/preppy girl deconstructing her clothing and turning to grunge. At times the idea worked--I really liked the skirt that ties in the front around the waist like a sweatshirt or flannel shirt-- but at other times it was too much of a literal interpretation that made the collection far too kitschy to really be taken seriously.
Then there was the completely out of place black cocktail dresses. I admire Wang for trying to branch out but I don't look to him for evening wear. At the same time it also felt like they were there as a "safety" net for the collection under the assumption that glittery black dresses always sell and always work on the red carpet. So maybe he wasn't branching out so much as trying to play it safe in a volatile economy.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Erin Wasson x RCVA SS 2010- or- The Most Useless Runway Show Ever. EVER.
I don't think I even have anything to say about this mess.
Oh except Erin is apparently so over her rocker look and is a "hippie" now.
Please go back to just being a model. And never make this face again. Please.
Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2010
I can't believe Jason Wu looked at model Ymre Stiekema in this formless, ill-fitting, peptobismal pink suit and thought, "YES! PERFECT! SEND HER DOWN THE RUNWAY!"
Are those pocket pleats?! With a loose top? Believe me, women do not want pleated pockets- it makes our hips look huge and points out things most of us would like to keep hidden. And couldn't they have steamed those pants?
You'd think that his first collection since the First Lady turned him into a household name (his last showing was after the inauguration but so close in time that his collection was mostly done and didn't have a lot of room for change) would be show-stopping and not mostly boring.
The oddly set (mirrored runway, opulent room, velvet curtains...) runway show wasn't all bad. But it seemed as if Wu couldn't decide if his clients are dowdy twenty-somethings or desperate cougars. Of course everything was beautifully made in ultra-luxe fabrics. Still, even at the prettiest it felt more like Betsy Johnson's collection of prom dresses then a collection from a man who is supposed to be growing into the next Oscar de la Renta.
Here is a sample of the looks- a few that I love and some that made me very unhappy!
What do you think of Jason Wu's latest collection? Is it Michelle Obama worthy or did it fall flat?
Friday, September 11, 2009
Vena Cava Spring/Summer 2010
With this collection Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai moved Vena Cava out of the after-hours Brooklyn club to the more glossy pre-party hour when "It" girls are perfecting their look and the night seems full of possibility.
There is more polish and more color (a splash of orange here and a bit of baby blue there) but subtle acid washing and safety-pin detailing helps the line grow into a fresher aesthetic without alienating their Brooklyn-dwelling fans.
I really loved the high sash banding that helped to define waists and the subtle tribal theme that seemed to run throughout the collection.
But my favorite part of the show was the matte purple lipstick on the models! It is actually flattering on most skin tones! I use a quick dab of purple lip gloss for day, layer it on heavier at night, and am always amazed by how fantastic it looks! You should give purple a try if you haven't already!
Jenni Kayne Spring/Summer 2010
Jenni Kayne is, in my opinion, the queen of the cool-girl-basic. Maybe it's because she's a cool girl herself but she always seems to know what the urban girl with effortless style wants to wear and what she needs to fill in the rest of her closet.
That said, there isn't a lot of originality here. The pictures from the presentation could easily be of girls you see on the sartorialist or on the classier of the American Apparel addicts. But I like it anyway!
There were some styling choices for the presentation that I didn't like (some of the shoes are horrendous and some looks are over layered so you can't see some pieces very well) but the individual pieces are beautiful separates!
BCBG MAX AZRIA SPRING/SUMMER 2010
If you asked Max Azria what his inspirations for this collection may have been he probably wouldn't say, "Balenciaga! Marios Schwab! Blumarine! Rodarte! Balmain!" But he should because their colors, shapes, prints, and style are all over the BCBG runway this season!
He may admit to copying his own designs for Herve Leger especially since the line has become a red carpet staple for young Hollywood starlets and thus lusted after by teenage girls everywhere!
Don't get me wrong...none of this is a bad thing! In fact, the combination is a very good thing for BCBG because it is exactly what I expect of a BCBG collection: pretty, sexy party dresses that are well made but heavily influenced by higher end collections. I can't afford Herve or Balenciaga but I can afford BCBG so this collection works for me!
Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2010
It's the first review of the Spring/Summer 2010 season! Are you excited? I know I am!
We're starting with the always interesting Helmut Lang. The collection certainly fits into the overall aesthetic of the line but it didn't add anything new to the dialogue.
So what did I like?
Everything else.
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