MK's mad for plaid...are we?

MK is creating her own grungy style by stealing old ideas from the early 90s and mixing it with her favorite contemporary pieces. A lot of people are screaming that she is the worst ever for even daring to wear a flannel shirt wrapped around her waist because she is "so obviously the complete opposite of what grunge stood for!" I think it's just comfortable and cute. And her obsessions never last that long anyway. I can understand the appeal I mean when I was 9 I thought Angela Chase was the epitome of style. 

Totally obsessed with these shoes btw. If you know who they're by and where I can get a similar pair at a significantly lower price point that MK's that would be awesome!

Anyway...

I think it has more to do with finding a modern comfortable style than it does with trying to be "grunge" on MK's part. I also think, as I was saying, that her style obsessions are intense and whole hearted but fairly quick. In six months she'll be on to something down a completely path. But that's part of why I find her so inspiring-she evolves and yet is still always herself.

MK loves plaid so much that a few months ago she hosted a birthday party for her friend with a plaid theme. Yep, all the guests were wearing plaid and I bet there was even a plaid cake.

I'm also obsessed with MK's Alice-in-Wonderland-esque hair band-bow-thing!

Gemma Ward is NOT retiring from modeling!

Gemma Ward has been my favorite super model since she was a 15 year old with a Prada exclusive. Five years on she's filmed movies (The Strangers, The Black Balloon) and has graced endless covers and runways. She's been modeling less as of late to focus on her acting so when rumors popped up a few days ago on the web that she was announcing her retirement it was sad but not exactly a surprise.

We worried for nothing!  IMG confirms that Gemma is a on a vacation and won't be walking for the Spring 09 season next month but she is NOT retiring from modeling!

Gemma made this statement:

"I was surprised to wake up this morning and read news of my own retirement. While I am taking some time off currently to rest and enjoy the company of friends and family, I am still very much a (excited and enthusiastic) working model and actress. I'm only 20, for God's sakes."

Have fun with acting Gemma but come back to fashion soon! We desperately miss you!