Suffer for Fashion

The Roving Gnome

2008-07-05T12:43:00.000-07:00

Dearest Friends,
For a lot of reasons, I've decided to try to move my blog from Blogger to Wordpress. And so, without further ado, I would like to unveil my slightly improved site: www.sufferforfash.wordpress.com (ok, so it's pretty much the same. ha.)! I went and had some photoshopping fun to create a new header, but it's still far from perfect. There are just some features on Wordpress that I like, so I'm moving over. One thing about a wordpress page is you can search for things! I know that when I read other blogs and want to find a specific post and can't search for it, I get really annoyed scrolling through archives trying to find it. So I'm glad to have that feature. Update your bookmarks! Honestly, I'm stil in awe that anyone reads this. Keep reading, friends!

Lace, Lace, and More Lace

2008-07-04T02:59:00.000-07:00

I have to say I'm really liking the Christian Lacroix couture show. There was just a lot of...everything. A lot of historical references mashed in, a lot of decadence, a lot of colors, a lot of lace, a lot of details. Somehow it all works, and I just can't stop looking. Stylistically, it's not forward-thinking, but it's still beautiful. There's just so much to look at. They were the type of clothes that are really pretty from far away, and from inches away. With all the different references would have easy to make it look discombobulated and random, but Lacroix made it all work surprisingly well. But what I immediately liked was the headpieces and lace veils. All this lace this week is really making me crave lace. The question is, how crazy will I look wearing a lace veil?
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Vogue Italia July 2008

2008-07-04T01:37:00.000-07:00

Anyone who hasn't been stuck under a very unfashionable rock probably knows about the infamous issue of Vogue Italia coming out today in Italy (whoo!) that features all black models. Just for you, K, since we were talking about this earlier, here is one of the shots from the mag. I obviously haven't seen all the pictures in the magazine, but this is definitely one of my favorites so far. It is so just so gorgeous. I know the "smoking is bad, why does fashion glamorize it" blah, blah, blah. I know, I know, smoking is bad for you, yes, yes, but if you look beyond all that, this is just a beautiful, striking image. The satin, the gloves, the jewelry, the way the smoke curls around her face, her expression all make this a great shot. It blends the classic and the modern in a beautiful way. I love her hat with the net veil. Such a great image, and from a newcomer, too (Sessilee Lopez)!
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Lanvin SS09...Men's

2008-07-04T01:13:00.000-07:00

It's pretty hard to receive a standing ovation from the jaded fashion crowd, and even harder to earn that kind of response for the men's shows. But last week, just as the men's shows in Paris were coming to a close, Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver garnered just that. I have to admit, for a fashion junkie I don't think I pay enough attention to the men's shows, but this show caught my eye. It was definitely a great collection for the rising star Ossendrijver, who has been making a name for himself with his collections for Lanvin. The slouchy elegance and great shapes kind of make me wish I could buy men's Lanvin. Bravo!

Quote of the Day

2008-07-02T22:08:00.000-07:00

"Yes, Alber can bust a move." -The Moment

This is why I love him.

R.I.P. Ruslana

2008-07-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

By now, most people have heard about the tragic death of model Ruslana Korshunova, who purportedly commited suicide in New York just last weekend. So sad. She will be missed.
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Musicology

2008-07-02T15:15:00.000-07:00

Stuck in my head: Again With the Subtitles by Yppah

Nooooooo...

2008-07-02T15:10:00.001-07:00

Man, I never get any slack, do I? I signed on an hour late to a sample sale this morning, and practically everything was sold out. Despite the fact that I shouldn't be buying any more clothes, there was some good stuff to be had, if I had only woken up at the crack of 9! I guess it just goes to show, sample-sale goers are as crazy as me when it comes to shopping. Oof.

Givenchy Fall 08 Couture

2008-07-02T13:07:00.000-07:00

I look forward to Ricardo Tisci's couture collection every season at Givenchy. His dark, gothic collection from a few seasons ago was perhaps the first couture collection I really fell hard for, especially when I saw the detail shots of the show itself. Breathtaking. So I'm always really excited for Givenchy's couture presentations, and although I don't love it quite as much as that mermaid collection, it maintains that dark, detailed quality I love about Tisci's work. My favorites for sure were the lace and fringe gowns, some with jackets over them, and the fur-hooded dresses. The colors were typical Givenchy dark colors with some shocking pink thrown in for good measure (just like at Chanel...hmm...), but this time around there was less black and more brown. Keep up the good work, Msr. Tisci.
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AMFI Individuals

2008-07-02T00:56:00.000-07:00

For no particular reason (I think I was reminiscing about things I wish I had bought and will now never have...sad, I know) I was thinking about this amazing shop I stumbled upon last summer in Amsterdam. First of all, I absolutely love Amsterdam. Such a picturesque and interesting city. One of my favorite places I've ever been. Anyway, I happened on this store called Individuals, which showcases a rotating cycle of some of the Amersterdam Fashion Institute's students' work. I definitely don't get a chance to own some of the future generation's clothing (my generation!), so I got pretty excited when I found it. The store is well-edited, very cute, and pretty well priced, considering the pieces are very limited in quantity. The pieces are, in general, subtle, and their beauty lies in the details and interesting cuts, yet they manage to have the little weirdness that I love in clothes. They have that effortlessly cool vibe that makes them pretty easy to wear. I wanted this pair of pants made out of a kind of a grey (of course) sweatpant-like material, so they were incredibly soft and comfortable, but definitely did not look at all like sweatpants. Unfortunately, when I tried to go get them at the last minute, the store was closed! I was really distressed. One day I will return and raid that store again!

Quote of the Day

2008-07-01T22:45:00.001-07:00

What should every woman have in her closet?
"Alexander Wang. And black tights." - James Worthington DeMolet (an awesome stylist, if I do say so myself)

Chanel Fall 08 Couture

2008-07-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

Ah, Chanel. I always look forward to Chanel's couture show, and it's usually one of my favorites. Karl Lagerfeld may be controversial, a lot of people might hate him, but I have a lot of respect for him. He's good at what he does. He takes a few old symbols and manages to make them look fresh and new every. single. season. He's made countless variations on tweed suits, quilted bags, camellias, and they always look new. I mean, tweed jackets? I don't even like tweed! And yet, every season he marches out his latest variation on that classic boxy jacket, and I always think it looks fantastic. This season was no different, although it was quite different from the spring couture show inspired by seashells. The tweed suits had really cool, bold shapes, but what I really loved were the dresses (this is couture we're talking about). The color palette was my favorite black, white, navy, and grey, with some really cool, stiff, architectural shapes. The embroidery and crystal details were absolutely breathtaking, and I really liked the pleating around the waist, skirts, and hems of dresses. There were just a lot of really great elements executed perfectly. It also helps that Karl Lagerfeld's inspiration is so interesting and wide-ranging. Using the organ as inspiration. Only he would ever think to do that. And it worked so well, from the gigantic metal pipes that formed the centerpiece of the space to the tubular pleat-like details that used his inspiration but wasn't completely obvious. And the Anna Wintour bobs were hilarious.

Dior Fall 2008 Couture

2008-07-01T14:09:00.000-07:00

Nowadays, the shows never seem to end, with the fall couture shows in Paris starting hot on the heels of the resort collections. I like couture because it is really a dying art form that is fading off scarily, and it really embraces the art of fashion and exquisite craftsmanship. But I was a little unimpressed with yesterday's Dior show. That's not to say I was disappointed, there are plenty of amazing clothes here, but it didn't immediately capture me the way that amazing spring show did. The silhouettes mostly favored large flared skirts and other classic Dior shapes, and there were some really pretty pieces, but the elements were ones that were seen a lot on the spring and fall ready-to-wear runways: lace, sheer fabrics, tailoring (although what is a Dior show without tailoring, really). There wasn't any forward-leaping trend that I could latch onto and obsess over. Just some pretty spectacular workmanship and line. So overall it doesn't inspire me much, but it's definitely not bad. Maybe it's not dark enough for me. I'm currently obsessed with a darker vibe than this decadent show put on (Rodarte, anyone?).
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From the Shows

2008-06-30T18:27:00.000-07:00

Apparently fellow Paris Vogue-rs Emmanuelle Alt and Carine Roitfeld were seen sitting next to each other sporting the same Alaia stilettos! Mais non!

Wearing Today

2008-06-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

Broke out my new Balenciagas for lunch with some friends. I stopped by Nordstrom afterwards to look for shoes for a friend, and one of the sales associates complimented them and then asked if I was trying them on. I almost laughed out loud. How I wish Nordstrom was cool enough to carry Balenciaga. In any case, it was pretty warm so I didn't get to get creative with layers or anything. Warm weather makes dressing such a boring task. Or maybe I should look at it as a challenge, something to test my creative skills.

Chanel Fw08 Ads

2008-06-28T19:31:00.000-07:00

I've seen two of the new Chanel ads fullsize, and I have to say I kind of like it. It's not absolutely stunning, but it's a different direction than the shiny high-polish feeling I get from their older ads. What I like about these new imagines is that they're kind of gritty and pretty in that not-quite-so-perfect way. The images aren't so squeaky-clean and glossy, they're a little grainy and hazy-looking, which I love. It's a different aesthetic, but I've always been drawn to that style of fashion photography. And I like how they took the lace motif and really ran with it. Smart of them, since lace is going to be big for fall. And I loved those gloves (are they gloves?) and tights on the runway. And the short hair. Kind of makes me want to cut even more of my hair off.
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Ballet and Fashion!

2008-06-28T17:50:00.000-07:00

I found this fun little bit of information floating around in various places and thought I would share it because my roommate is a ballet fanatic. It seems that designer Magda Berliner created special costumes for a piece in the New York City Ballet's first annual Dancers' Choice program. The performance was last night, and raised money for the Ballet Dancers' Emergency Fund. The clip doesn't really have anything to do with the costumes, but I thought it was kind of cool.

P.S. S- One of the pieces they did was Gerome Robbins' "Dances at a Gathering."

So What If I'm Not Leaving the House?

2008-06-27T17:11:00.000-07:00

I've finally motivated myself enough to snap a picture of what I'm wearing on this particular day. I love seeing other people's style diaries, but I've always been to lazy to do the same. And I'm not like the now reclusive Agathe of Style Bytes, who always managed to take pretty pictures with interesting backgrounds. Anyway, I'm not even wearing anything at all interesting or nice, mostly because I'm probably not going to even leave the house today. But I wanted an excuse to debut my new Fendis. Please excuse the horrible photography skills, lack of hairstyle, and general mediocre-ness of it all.

Daily Double

2008-06-27T15:15:00.000-07:00

I am a little addicted to Jeopardy. So I was overjoyed yesterday when one of the categories was "Christian." Msr. Lacroix was one answer, as was my favorite Christian, Msr. Louboutin! None of the contestants got the answer. They obviously know nothing about shoes. Tsk, tsk.

Let's Get Some Shoes!

2008-06-27T12:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I made a little run over to San Francisco to do some late afternoon shopping and have dinner with my parents. Well, a couple quick hours of shopping turned into a veritable shoe-fest, and I did something unprecedented in my shopping career: I got four pairs of (amazing) shoes in one night. Here they are in all their badly photographed at 1 in the morning because I just could not stop obsessing over them:
A pair of gorgeous gorgeous Lanvin sandals in a dark navy blue. I finally have some Lanvin in my life! Joy! They're a lot darker than they appear in the picture. Did I mention they're gorgeous?
A pair of awesome Pierre Hardy neoprene sandals. They're fun and a little crazy, just the way I like them. And I just love that signature architectural heel.
A pair of cute but (especially compared to the others) basic Fendi sandals. I've been searching for a nice pair of sandals to wear during the summer months, and these fit the bill perfectly.
And, last but certainly not least, a pair of Balenciagas with the crazy neon floral-ish print! They are so amazing that I changed into them last night so I could wear them to dinner. Hooray!
They make me want to play around with my wardrobe to see what kind of fun outfits I can come up with. All in all, a pretty triumphant day for my shoe addiction. As Miuccia Prada says, shoes are the new bags! It's so true.

AA Branches Out?

2008-06-24T11:25:00.000-07:00

I cringed a little when I found out that American Apparel is starting a line of "jewelry". As a jewelry designer, I am always a little appalled by how much really, really crappy jewelry is being made these days. I always wonder who makes this cheap (and i mean cheap-looking, I have no problem with inexpensive stuff) jewelry and thinks it is actually good in some way. And that's what I kind of feel about the American Apparel line. It seems like a waste of good resources. As Racked aptly put it, it's less a jewelry than just metal chains. Heck, AA didn't even make them, the "found them"! What does that even mean? Why?! Just...WHY?!?! Even if you wanted chains for your awesome Mr. T costume, why would you pay close to 50 bucks for them? Please, hipster "I'm so ironic I'll wear ugly jewelry because it makes me more hip" kids, stay away! Go to a thrift store or something. Those are hip, too, I think.

Something to Look Forward to...

2008-06-24T00:42:00.000-07:00

I happened upon this site and discovered that The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is having an exhibit on Yves Saint Laurent's work, which is perfect, because I'm visiting Montreal this summer! I'm excited that I have at least one thing to do, because although I'm sure Montreal is an awesome city, I didn't exactly know what specifically there is to do. But victory! I have the beginning of a list!

Forgive Me, for I Have Sinned

2008-06-20T11:49:00.001-07:00

I have a confession to make. This week, I have been dressing so incredibly badly, and I decided I have to fess up. You see, it's been sweltering hot here in Northern California (my computer says it is currently 91 degrees. ugh.), and in between frequent trips to the gym in a desperate effort to get back in shape, running errands, unpacking the prodigious amount of stuff I brought back with me from college, and sitting around the house in a dazed, sweaty stupor, I have not been at my sartorial best. When it's this hot, all I care about is wearing the least amount of clothes possible. It's really no excuse, I know, but I have difficulty enjoying clothes when IT IS SO GOD FORSAKINGLY HOT. I look something like the picture above, except my white dress is much less cute, I look a lot less perfect, and I can't be bothered to wear shoes. So I basically look nothing like this, except for the fact that I have taken a liking to lying on the floor. Marble floors are very cold. It is quite nice. But I'm praying that it cools down even just a smidge so I can again care about what I am wearing.

Qiu Hao

2008-06-19T17:27:00.000-07:00

I consider myself to have a very minimal knowledge of fashion, especially since I'm not exactly in the business. So I don't really have a lot of exposure or information about the really emerging designers, because even the designers I am familiar with but the average non-fashion-obsessed person doesn't know of are pretty famous in the fashion world. I'm no Susie Bubble, who always seems to discover tiny little emerging brands or designers fresh out of design school. But I recently stumbled on the designs of Qiu Hao, a Central St. Martins-educated designer from Shanghai. You don't hear a lot about designers from China and, in the East, Japan really dominates as the fashion superpower of the region. But Qiu Hao's designs are interesting because they are a good mixture of wearability and concept. His clothes gently push the envelope without sacrificing wearability and they seem to have great details and lots of subtlety. I found this interesting interview on YouTube. I love when he says that people don't understand his work, because he doesn't do it in a drama-laden, suffering artist way, so it really just makes you pay more attention to his clothes and try a little harder to figure out what kind of message he's sending out through his work. I kind of wish I could go to China and see his clothes now. Feel free to check out the video.

All Hail the Kaiser

2008-06-19T16:16:00.000-07:00

This is (partly) why I love Karl Lagerfeld. He is just so hilarious/awesome. This is a French PSA message. The ad reads "It's yellow, it's ugly, it doesn't go with anything, but it could save your life." And I absolutely love it. Hah.
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Travel Time

2008-06-18T18:10:00.001-07:00

It may only be the middle of June, but I'm already thinking about my big trip for the summer in mid-July. I'm making a nice little jaunt to New York City and visiting my roommate in New Jersey (and then heading off to Montreal with the fam-bot). Point is, I'm going to be in NYC, which I absolutely love, and, more importantly, I don't know what to wear! I've never been to the East Coast in the summer, and I've heard it gets pretty humid. I can handle humidity pretty well considering I'm a born and raised West Coast girl, but I'm not so psyched about being in the city when it's that sticky. So what to wear in a big city when its sweltering hot? And is it going to get cold at night? Packing for New York will definitely be a wardrobe challenge. Hopefully I can look as good as the cool kids above (Alexander Wang <3). href="http://www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">Sartorialist the ENTIRE time so I can grovel at his feat in pure admiration of his awesomeness. Some people are starstruck by celebrities or whatever, but I worship designers and other awesome fashion individuals. It's pretty dorky.

On the Fringe

2008-06-17T18:20:00.000-07:00

Victory! When I tried on that fringed Phillip Lim shirt dress a few weeks ago, I kind of fell in love with it. And now it is mine! When I saw it in an extra small while I was in San Francisco the other day, I knew we were meant to be. I love it dearly. The picture is actually just the shirt and not the dress style, which has fringe all down the back as well as around the neckline. It's awfully fun to bounce down the street, swinging my fringe around. Joyness.

Striking

2008-06-17T01:16:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to put this up because I felt bad I haven't been putting up many images with my posts. And it's gorgeous.

A Bit Late

2008-06-16T21:42:00.001-07:00

I finally caved. I had been eying (wow that word is incredibly weird-looking) high-waist pants/shorts/what have you for a long time, and yesterday I finally bought myself a pair of Diesel high-waist, wide-leg jeans/pants. They need hemming, because I am approximately 2 inches tall, with legs to match, but at least I have them. I am pretty convinced that when I wear them on campus in the fall I will be made fun of for my strange-looking pants, but I don't care, because I am crazy. High-waist everything seems to be everywhere to me, with even Urban Outfitters selling shorts of that variety, and I feel like I'm behind in adopting the style, but I still have yet to see a single person on campus wearing the style. But I guess I don't really know the most adventurous dressers. Heck, I'm feeling very mundane. It needs to cool down so I can wear my pants. Or I need to get a pair of high-waist shorts. And some shirts to go with them. And some shoes to wear with those shirts. I guess I'm just totally unsatisfied with my wardrobe. Boo.

Hooray Inspiration!

2008-06-16T10:45:00.000-07:00

My friend left me a message last night saying that I had inspired him to start his own blog (not about fashion, but about hip hop, which I also love). There are probably approximately 3 people who read anything I write, but I feel like if I inspired one friend to get out there and start writing, I can't really ask for anything more. I've put his blog on my blogroll, so if you're randomly clicking through the mainly fashion-related links and happen upon a blog about hip hop, that's why. It's really great, I love the videos he puts up, and how much heart he's putting into his writing. If fashion isn't inspiring you, check it out.

It's a Hug

2008-06-15T23:10:00.001-07:00

The other night my friend put on this awesome sweater and described it as "wearing a hug." I then realized that I also in fact have a sweater that feels like a hug. That is just so cool to me. The fact that a piece of fabric could embody something as warm, as comforting, as human as a hug speaks to just how important clothes are, even if nobody realizes it. Clothes literally keep us warm, but it's not just that. If it was simply that clothes keep us warm, we would say that "this sweater is so warm" (which we do also). But they don't just keep us nice and toasty on cold walks outside, they comfort us, wrap us in their layer of protection, hug us. Not that many other inanimate objects can do that.

Something Weird

2008-06-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

I love things that are a little bit weird (or maybe very weird). It's so great when you can wear something with some little detail or aspect that makes people tilt their heads a little and go, "Hmm...that's kind of different." A lot of times that means people just think you dress strangely and don't appreciate it the way you do, but I think it's worth it. The favorite parts of my clothes are probably the parts no one notices, like the way my Trovata jacket has a story stitched into it or how the toe of my nude Louboutin pumps have the perfect mixture of round and pointy toe. I love those crazy statement-making pieces, but sometimes, great clothes whisper rather than shout. Not that I have any problem with clothes that shout. I mean, I'm wearing a dress right now that has fringe all down the back. I like to think it's a little subtle, though.

Triviality

2008-06-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

Did you know: Legendary editor of Vogue Diana Vreeland was related to George Washington. (aaaahhh...Washington, Washington...)

Musicology

2008-06-08T19:27:00.001-07:00

Stuck in my head: Rocket in the Sky by The Benassi Bros.

Adorable

2008-06-06T14:27:00.000-07:00

It seems as if the super-adorable Phillip Lim hand-wrote his invitations to the opening of his Los Angeles Store. So cute. I adore him. I'm sad he didn't invite me, though. I'm always been a big supporter of his, and am currently in love with one of his dresses covered with fringe in the back. ;)

Triviality

2008-06-05T21:28:00.001-07:00

Did you know: The late Yves Saint Laurent was the first living designer to be honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a solo exhibition in 1983.

That's Laughable

2008-06-05T11:51:00.000-07:00

The funniest/most ridiculous thing I read yesterday: When someone asked Betsey Johnson what young designers excite her and she replied "Those girls that make those clothes that look like ragged spiders," referring to Rodarte. When prompted with the name, she went on to say "Yes! I relate to them in their great raggy-ness." First of all, she doesn't even know their names. She is obviously out of it. And it is ridiculous that she would relate to them, because Kate and Laura are already infinitely better designers then she will ever be. When I pass by her store, I want to vomit a bit, her clothes are just that tacky. The carpet is hot pink, for crying out loud. The Mulleavy sisters create pieces of art, demi-couture in their intricate craftsmanship and immense creativity. Betsey Johnson makes candy-colored tutus and bags that look like that monstrosity. Good God, woman.

Quote of the Day

2008-06-04T23:43:00.000-07:00

"Fashion will prevail." -Vera Wang
In case you need some inspirational words. I know I did, and I feel a little better now. Heh.

Tribute

2008-06-04T19:56:00.000-07:00

Coincidentally, Marc Jacobs' newest resort collection is a bit of an homage to the late Yves Saint Laurent. As he said, it's "Unfortunately, extremely timely." Lots of bows and hearts (some of Saint Laurent's favorite motifs) and modern interpretations of his iconic smoking jacket. I have developed a theory that Marc Jacobs is actually psychic. He always seems to know things. But I am a little peeved because I lost a button on my fairly new Marc by Marc cashmere sweater. Shoddily made, I say. Not a happy camper. Maybe he'll read my mind like he always seems to do every season and send me a new button.

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Musicology

2008-06-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

Stuck in my head: My Only Offer by Mates of State

Inspiration

2008-06-04T15:36:00.000-07:00

My newest little bit of inspiration is, surprisingly, John Galliano's Fall collection. Not because John Galliano isn't a great designer, but mostly because his collections (especially this one) isn't really something I would simply assume would inspire me the way I know Balenciaga and Lanvin, etc. would. His collections are usually pretty riotous and loud, with tons of color and lavishness. I don't really dress like that (at least not with that much color). But I randomly decided to watch the video of his most recent show, and I was immediately mesmerized. The models actually seemed to have personalities when they walked, something you don't see much in shows. They actually posed, with attitude, even! There was this one moment where Mariacarla Boscono comes out with this strange, nubby pink hat and hair that is literally huge, glossy, black feathers (kind of like the ones I've been obsessing over), and she pulls her hands across her face in this awesomely unexplainable way that I just loved. There were lots of feathers as hair in the show, and even a whole stuffed raven carried by Raquel Zimmermann. And he was inspired by a poem I love, Kubla Khan. I will have to see how I can incorporate this into my wardrobe.

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CFDA Awards

2008-06-04T11:53:00.000-07:00

I was a little (read: very) confused when I read that, of all the accessory designers out there, Tory Burch had won accessories designer of the year. I would have thought that someone with very innovative, creative, accessories would have won. Who knew putting a gold plate on a pair of ballet flats was this year's most exciting fashion creation? Personally, those Tory Burch flats that I feel like I see absolutely everywhere make me grimace a little. But maybe I'm biased. I'm not known for liking girly, preppy flats that I see at least one person wearing nearly every day. Blah. Disappointed.
On another note, Kate and Laura Mulleavy won the Swarovski Award for Emergint Talent for Womenswear. I love a lot of the designers that were nominated, so I probably would have been pretty happy even if someone else had won, but I am so happy that the Mulleavy sisters won. Their clothes are so amazingly intricate and beautiful and artistic. I was absolutely floored by the Spring show and loved the Fall show just as much. Hooray Rodarte!

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Triviality

2008-06-02T16:07:00.000-07:00

Did you know?: Alber Elbaz (of Lanvin fame) was born in Casablanca, Morocco.

Yves Saint Laurent Passes Away at 71

2008-06-02T00:02:00.000-07:00

The brilliant, legendary Yves Saint Laurent passed away Sunday night, at the age of 71. He was the last of the old guard of fashion. His influence will undoubtedly continue for years to come. He will be missed.

Uh Oh...

2008-05-31T16:45:00.000-07:00

I kind of really <3 these. Yes. <3 them. There is no other way to describe it. I just...<3 them. And they have my size. And they are on sale. Hmm...

Even M.I.A. Designs Clothes?

2008-05-29T17:27:00.000-07:00

I just found out that the awesome M.I.A. designed some form of clothing that is now sitting in boxes at her mom's house. Interesting. I can just see all the hipster high school girls in their American Apparel bandeau tops and neon leggings flocking to have a piece of it. I love her music (I went to her concert last week), but really? Why is everyone and their mom/sister/great-aunt/goldfish suddenly designing clothes?! She says she was "inspired" by her recent Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign. So because she has worn MARC and Juergen Teller has taken pictures of her, that makes her a designer? A bit of a stretch, I think. But who knows, maybe she can make awesome clothes as well as awesome beats.

Musicology

2008-05-28T16:42:00.000-07:00

Stuck in my head: pretty much every Beirut song. (because the concert was absolutely life-changing)

Quote of the Day

2008-05-23T13:31:00.000-07:00

"The ‘L.A. Look’ needs to go away forever, please. If they banned fedoras, tacky sunglasses, blazers over T-shirts, leggings and Kitson, Los Angeles would become a nudist colony." -Elizabeth Spiridakis for Very
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. (sorry SoCal people. It's just funny.)

At the Van der Woodsen/Bass Wedding

2008-05-21T16:23:00.000-07:00

On Monday night's Gossip Girl finale, Serena wore this pretty tiered Ralph Lauren dress. But what I really like are the gloves. I've been trying to find a way to wear gloves and not look ridiculous. But she beat me to it. Rawr.
P.S. Georgina loses!!! YES! But I still hate her because she still ruined everything.

A Wise Man Once Said...

2008-05-21T16:09:00.000-07:00

"I can't bear it when designers go on about inspiration … If a girl wants to wear it and feels good then who cares?" -Marc Jacobs (who should have tootally been an answer to the Jeopardy category famous people whose initials are 'MJ'. gah.)

I guess in the end it's true, isn't it? But sometimes it's fun to have a cool story behind a piece of clothing.

Musicology

2008-05-21T16:07:00.000-07:00

Stuck in my head: Shove It by Santogold

Yet Another GO International Line...

2008-05-21T15:57:00.000-07:00

I just got word that Jonathan Saunders will launch the next GO International line at Target in October. I'm a big Jonathan Saunders fan, so I'll be waiting for those press pictures. I've been disappointed a lot by GO, but they do choose pretty sweet designers most of the time. We'll see if he incorporates some of the awesome prints he's famous for into the line. *crosses fingers*

image: source

Oh Steven Meisel...

2008-05-21T01:38:00.000-07:00

I kind of love Natalia Vodianova for that picture on the left. Amazing. I love the expression, the colors, the slightly billowing shirt, the shattered glass. I kind of can't explain how striking it all is.

The Colors...

2008-05-19T11:44:00.001-07:00

My favorite color is grey, but the colors in the new V May/June issue are just incredible. Just...wow.

It's Monday!!

2008-05-19T11:35:00.000-07:00

*edit: Yo, guys. Can anyone explain to me why everyone who visits my blog enters on this page? Is there some search that this pops up under? Why is everyone so obsessed with this picture of Leighton Meester? Any ideas?Do you know why Leighton Meester is so excited? It's Monday, and you know what that means...GOSSIP GIRL SEASON FINALE! GAH! Ok, so I just thought this picture was hilarious.
P.S. BOO GEORGINA! BOO!

image: source

Yay Trends!

2008-05-18T14:04:00.000-07:00

I knew my strange obsession (why do I have so many of them?) with fringe meant something. Apparently it's a fall trend.

Olé!

2008-05-14T16:05:00.000-07:00

Maybe gigantic sombreros will be the new trend in headwear? They keep out the sun! I actually think they're kind of fun.
image: source

A Little on the Warm Side...

2008-05-14T15:33:00.000-07:00

Question: What to wear when it's 90 degrees out and you have lots of papers to write and you kind of just want to sit around in an exhausted stupor?

Musicology

2008-05-11T16:33:00.001-07:00

Stuck in my head: What Do You Go Home To? by Explosions in the Sky

Scary Coincidences

2008-05-09T12:52:00.001-07:00

Because of the quarter system, I am not done with school for another month, while many of my friends are already out for the year and coming home. One of my friends is coming to visit tomorrow. He goes to Vanderbilt, and you could say he dresses a tad bit preppy (argyle sweaters included) with his signature boat shoes. I have had many conversations with him about them. So imagine my surprise when I swing by Fashionista this morning and see this. A post solely about boat shoes! Apparently being worn by a lot more people than usual. Kind of a crazy coincidence, no?
image: source

A Tad Bit Jealous

2008-05-09T03:00:00.000-07:00

I discovered yesterday that one of my sorority sisters has these Sergio Rossi shoes. When I first saw them a few months ago, I really liked them. I have to admit, I am a little jealous. I feel like my shoes are inadequate.

Fun!

2008-05-08T22:14:00.000-07:00

I'm a jewelry designer before anything else fashion-y, so I'm always on the lookout for cool jewelry designs and brands. I just found Sonia Boyajian's jewelry, which is going to be sold at the Comme des Garcons Guerilla Store in NYC. Her site is fun and quirky, just like her jewelry. It makes me smile. Yay jewelry!

Dear Michelle,

2008-05-07T12:25:00.000-07:00

You are probably perfectly nice in person, but I HATE YOU, because I hate Gerogina for being an awful, awful person, and many actions which I will not elaborate on because I don't want to spoil it for my roommate, who is very behind episode-wise. Anyway, I hate you, I hate what you wore to the Met Gala, I hate your too-sharp incisors. What are you wearing, a lamé skirt over a one-shouldered leotard? You got all of that at American Apparel, didn't you? Stop ruining Serena/Nate's life.
xoxo
Lauren
P.S. I know Georgina is a fictional character, but it's been ingrained in me. Every time I see Michelle, I get very, very angry.

Hehe

2008-05-07T12:23:00.000-07:00

Speaking of feathers, even Blake Lively wears them!

P.S. SERENA AND NATE FOREVER!!! BOO GEORGINA!!!

Alexander Wang shoes!

2008-05-07T12:14:00.000-07:00

As I've said a million times, I love Alexander Wang. And now, he's making shoes! I'm waiting with bated breath...

Ooooh

2008-05-07T12:06:00.001-07:00

As I've said before, I love feathers. So when I saw Kate Moss wearing this ubercool vest, I flipped out a little. Where did she get that thing? All I know is, I love those glossy, black feathers. They remind me of those long feathers in last fall's Prada collection, except that I almost like them more because of the solidly thick layer of lustrous feathers. It's another side to feathers. I'm now on the lookout for this, as well as the wispy, feathery plumage that's a lot more common. But where to find?!

So 2 Days Ago!

2008-05-07T00:49:00.000-07:00

I totally saw this first (thanks to my dearest K)! Andd...I saw Frank Warren (creator of PostSecret) tonight at a talk! It was pretty awesome and inspiring. I beat Fashionista! Score!

How to Explain?

2008-05-05T22:47:00.000-07:00

I can't really explain why, but I'm a little entranced by this shoot for Flair Italy. And it made me think of something. Earlier today, my friend asked me why high fashion seems so strange sometimes. He wondered why it seemed like clothes you see on the runway seemed like things no one would never actually wear in real life. It was kind of hard to explain to him the conceptual part of high fashion, and how, somehow, when you had been watching the runway for years, a yellow dress covered in feathers and other embellishments wasn't all that odd and seemed pretty reasonable (and gorgeous!). It's funny how a lot of people think high fashion is "weird-looking" and impossible to wear, while people in the fashion community aren't fazed nearly as much. It's kind of cool how many different roles fashion can fill, from conceptual to artistic to functional. And fashion really can become art, like this shoot. It's not just about the clothes, but the way the clothes interacts with the set, the way model's body is contorted until it's almost surreal, everything coming together to make the photograph a real piece of art. I just love the first image, how everything seems distorted and that amazing criss-crossing pattern on the wall/ground/whatever, the way the dress in the second image billows out and creates this swirl of black and white and grey, and the sharp, unforgiving angles of the third image. I kind of love fashion photography a little too much.

The Man Behind the Clothes

2008-05-05T22:41:00.001-07:00

Can you believe this is Ricardo Tisci, the (awesome) man behind the Givenchy collections? He doesn't seem gothy or dark at all! It's fun to see how designers dress, because sometimes they dress just like how they design, and sometimes they dress completely differently. Also I like to see them because I admire them so much. A lot of times they're kind of behind the scenes, working their magic on their clothes, so when you see them in real life it's kind of unexpected and fun.

Image: source

Agyness Deyn, Musician?

2008-05-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

Aggy's new single already has a music video. It's called Who, and I've only listened to it once, but it's pretty blah. Also, there is no way Agyness actually sounds like that

Let the Games Begin

2008-05-05T10:27:00.000-07:00

That's right, it's time for the Oscars of fashion...the Costume Institute Gala. Get ready for some fun fashion.

Musicology

2008-05-04T17:02:00.000-07:00

Stuck in my head: Hoppípolla by Sigur Rós (it's just so epic)

Movers and Shakers

2008-05-01T15:59:00.000-07:00

The Times 100 Most Influential people for this year have just been named, and three fashion types are in the list (along with Miley Cyrus?...hmmm. who came up with that one?). Carine Roitfeld, Karl Lagerfeld (who I saw in Paris when I stopped by Colette!! It was amazing), and Takeshi Murakami were all given the honors. BTW, I <3 size="1">image: source

Light Brights

2008-04-30T12:04:00.000-07:00

My friend, who has been to Coachella five times (sooo....jealous....) was saying that there has been a shift in the audience, with (apparently) lots more neon-ness. London nu rave is finally making its way over here, I guess. Call it the Aggy effect. It's too bad. A couple years ago I had a period of neon obsession, complete with highlighter yellow sneakers, but I'm not so into it anymore.
image: style.com

Lanvin + Acne?

2008-04-29T13:10:00.000-07:00

Alber Elbaz makes jeans? Considering I pretty much worship him and his huge bowties, I'm pretty excited. Too bad it doesn't come out until next year, and the price point will be on par with the ready-to-wear. My wallet is not going to be happy with me.

Musicology

2008-04-28T23:45:00.000-07:00

Stuck in my head: Go Places by The New Pornographers

Still Searching...

2008-04-28T03:38:00.001-07:00

UGHH I WANT OVER THE KNEE BOOTS!!!! SOOO BADLY!!
photo: style.com

People Listen!

2008-04-28T03:09:00.000-07:00

After my first and only lengthy discussion about fashion with a few of my friends, one of my friends told me yesterday that she bought a grey top of some collared variety (she wasn't sure what kind of collar it was, but was sure I would know if I saw it). We had talked about how much I love grey, and the top she bought was probably the only grey article of clothing she owns. It seems that my inexplicable obsession with grey is infectious. Over the course of the year, my roommate has started wearing more and more grey. I would say I'm a trendsetter, but that's just way too pretentious, so instead I'll just be happy that I'm not a complete rambling fool. It's funny how things happen like that. You talk about what you're excited about, what you're thinking about, and you don't know if anyone is going to listen, but you might just end up affecting someone. And besides, grey isn't a trend, it's a way of life!

Fringe Benefits

2008-04-27T01:30:00.000-07:00

I tried this Phillip Lim dress on in Neiman's a couple months ago. I LOVE it. Fringe can be so hard to wear, but after trying on this dress, I've really been into it. I'm toying with the idea of sewing fringe onto a t-shirt. If only I had a sewing machine in my dorm room. I could make myself a navy blue shirt with black fringe. Mmm. Dark colors. I don't care if the weather's getting warm. It makes me want to wear brighter colors, but my real love is still black and navy blues and greys. Ugh I love that dress. If only I had a reason to get it.

Alexander Wang for Uniqlo

2008-04-25T13:32:00.000-07:00

I so so so wish I was in New York right now, for one reason. Alexander Wang's designer collection for Uniqlo is out!!! Alexander Wang is one of my favorite designers. And he's from the Bay Area! That makes him even more awesome. He even went to a high school whose tennis team I played when I was in high school. I've already written about his fall collection, but I can't say enough good things about his work. I wanted that grey tiger intarsia sweater from the spring collection soooo much. His collections' color palettes usually consist of grey, black, and white, which I love. Yay dark colors! In any case, I am seriously lusting after his new collection for Uniqlo, and I really don't know what to do about it. WHY DON'T THEY HAVE UNIQLO IN SAN FRANCISCO?!

Obsessing over...

2008-04-22T16:47:00.001-07:00

dress by Stella McCartney. Because those perfect floral prints make me smile.

Custom-made

2008-04-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

Today is my friend's birthday (two of my friends, in fact), which, when it's a girl, almost always calls for me to pull out my gems and put together some jewelry for them. I'm so busy I almost never have time to make jewelry for anything other than birthdays. I love making jewelry for my friends because: 1. I love giving presents, and 2. I like being able to custom make something. Designing a piece of jewelry for a friend lets me really think about a friend's style in a lot of detail. I love the fact that people can have such distinct senses of style, even if they're not "into" fashion as much as, say, me (which is...all my friends except one). It's interesting to sit at my desk with unorganized little bags of gems and rolls of chain and pliers everywhere, thinking about what kinds of colors, silhouettes, and styles of clothing my friends prefer. I pride myself on being able to really be able to get a sense of what other people like to wear, and then designing them a piece of jewelry that they like because it fits with their style personality. The other day I was having one of the best conversations I've ever had about fashion, and one of my friends asked me to describe different people's styles. I realized that I couldn't even really put into words how my friends dress, because it's more of an inexplicable thing where you can just tell what they like. It's kind of funny because everyone has a very specific way of dressing, whether or not they really know it, but the way I think about my clothes and the way I dress seems so schizophrenic and sometime totally random (at least to me). Some days I'll wear a headband Indian-style and my friend will call me a hippie, other days I'll wear a blazer and tailored pieces, etc. etc. I'm greedy, I want to wear every look, try everything, and I dress totally on a whim. So, while I can easily pinpoint everyone else's style and describe it at least a little, I don't really know how I would explain the way I dress. Sorry for rambling, I just think it's interesting.

RAWR.

2008-04-17T18:47:00.000-07:00

Do you have some days where not much really goes wrong, but you still feel like your life sucks and you just want to smash things and snap at everyone? Maybe it's just me, but I've been having a lot of days like that recently. I'm not going to go into on and on about what is making me want to shoot lasers out of my eyes and crawl into a little hole at the same time, but I noticed something. Sometimes, when I feel bad, I want to wear lots of layers and dark colors and huge scarves and hide. Last night though, I was in a crappy mood but decided to solve this I would put on makeup. At 9 at night. When I was just planning to stay in and do homework all night. And I've had this urge to wear lots of f*** you clothes (to steal from Kristopher Dukes) and revel in the fact that, no, I do not wear sweatpants to class and I wear what I want, when I want. I sometimes express my emotions in a weird way: through my clothes. Too bad nobody can read them. Yeah, this probably makes no sense.

Zip zip!

2008-04-17T16:42:00.000-07:00

I was talking to girl in my sorority the other day (yes, I’m a sorority girl. I’m not your stereotypical sorority girl though…I hope...at least pink is my least favorite color), and I mentioned how much I love zippers. I don’t really know why, I just love them. A well placed (or 2 or 3 or 4) zipper is just so cool looking. It might be because zippers keep things from looking too pretty, which I usually don’t like. They transform a simple dress into an edgy one in one fell zip. Another reason I like that jumper I posted earlier. Augh. I’m absolutely horrible at making decisions.
P.S. Does Kate Moss really just have one singular expression? Her mouth is the same shape in every photo in this shoot, even when she's smoking. It's almost impressive.

The Manolo says...

2008-04-17T16:41:00.001-07:00

Only I would notice this. There is a girl in my sorority with the last name Blahnik. When I read it I thought it was basically the coolest thing ever. Nobody else really cared or got it, but I think its awesome. I wonder if her favorite shoes are Manolos. I will ask her. And I’m also being a total creeper. I don’t even like Manolos that much. I’m a Louboutin person. And Manolo doesn’t like platforms, to which I say “Feh!” because I’m short short short and I need the height.

To the Rescue!

2008-04-16T23:54:00.000-07:00

Yay zippers. Yay Rick. Yay Coco. That is all.

Rogan for Target

2008-04-16T23:44:00.000-07:00

Ah, yes. Target's Go International line. The line I always eagerly await since the designers they collaborate with are generally pretty cool, until I see the clothes in store and go "oh...hm...this isn't that great." There are a few exceptions, and I have acquired quite a few pieces from the Go line. But something about the pieces never really makes me excited. I see the photos and they usually look pretty good, but in person it hardly ever lives up to my expectations. So with the release of the Rogan for Target line, I'm a little wary. The pictures look a little iffy (I don't think I'm going to be wearing zebra print minis anytime soon, that's more down my mom's line of dressing...seriously), but some of the simple t's and things look like they could be ok. Come May 15 I'll be there to check it out, but I'm a little suspicious.
P.S. Those shoes are so hideous. I'm trying to avert my eyes.

Play...time?

2008-04-15T23:09:00.000-07:00

Speaking of questionable fashion choices, I'm kind of perversely in love with this romper I saw from Topshop. I've never liked rompers or playsuits whatever you call them, but this one I kind of like. I love stars, and I love zippers, and this has both. It's just...it's a romper. Such a strange piece of clothing. It's even strapless. It's just kind of ridiculous. I know that pretty much everyone I know would think I'm the strangest person ever if I wore it. My roommate told me that if anyone could pull it off, it would be me. I don't really know if that's true, but I do adhere to my mantra that "I wear whatever the f*** I want, whenever the f*** I want!" And I kind of want to wear it. It appears as if Chanel's patriotic spring color palette is getting to me.

Whoa...my hands are huuuge!

2008-04-14T20:35:00.000-07:00

I think I may be turning into a hippie. I was already kind of a hippie, but this is more serious than hugging trees and such (yeah, I do like hugging trees). I’ve started really enjoying wearing headbands across the forehead, and I’m even itching to go to the craft store so I can get feathers and fashion myself feathery headbands. One of my friends finds it annoying, but I like it for know knows why. It might just be the fact that I like to wear odd things like that. I’ve never been into boho (I hate that word), but I even looked at…moccasins (*gasp!*) and almost wanted them. It’s not that I have any problem with moccasins and other similarly styled clothing, it’s just that it’s so not me. Maybe I’m having an identity crisis. Hah.
p.s. futurama reference in the title? anyone? no? ok. I'm a dork.

Comme on!

2008-04-04T13:33:00.000-07:00

When I heard about H&M's newest designer collaboration with Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons, my first reaction was to be really, really excited. I didn't buy anything from any of H&M's previous collaborations, mostly because I'm a lazy bum and didn't want to face the frenzy (and also because Roberto Cavalli's collection looked like the cheapest, tackiest thing ever...sorry). I haven't seen what the collection looks like, but I'm looking forward to it. Comme des Garcons isn't a label I get to see very often, and can't really afford much of, but I love Kawakubo because she constantly pushes boundaries and challenges the way we look at clothes. Also, Comme isn't a label that a lot of people know, so opening day might not be as insane (although now that I think about it, Stella, Viktor & Rolf, and even Karl Lagerfeld weren't really household names and they drew huge crowds). In any case, I'm excited to see what she can do with this collection. I hope she doesn't sacrifice innovation or design quality to appeal to the masses (*ahem* Target *ahem*). At this point I'm still optimistic about the whole thing. Hopefully I won't be let down.
(photo from style.com)

Check Your Facts

2008-03-12T13:59:00.000-07:00

From style.com's blog: Karen Millen was welcomed to the U.S. market with open arms last night at the launch party for its Soho shop. Though the U.K.-based brand has stores in 30 countries, the Prince Street location marks the company's stateside debut.

Funny, because there's been a Karen Millen in the Westfield Mall in downtown San Francisco for at least a couple years. Looks like NYC doesn't get everything first.

Marni FW08

2008-03-06T23:43:00.000-08:00

I almost bought a Marni bag this summer while in Milan. It was super awesome. I forget why I didn't get it. Marni is one of those quirky cool brands that not that many people know about and it definitely takes a specific kind of person to wear it. Consuelo Castiglioni has crafted some very cool collections. This one had an almost spring-y color palette, except with furs. Personally I liked last fall's collection better(I am still obsessed with those fur hood/hat things. Augh I wish I could have one of those things). This collection did have some outstanding accessories, as usual. I liked the peep-toe knee-high boots. I've been wanted a pair of peep-toe boots, as impractical as they are. The striped socks and bags were also pretty covetable. Whee.

Bottega Veneta FW08

2008-03-06T23:33:00.000-08:00

Someday, when I'm old(er), I want to be the kind of person who can wear Bottega Veneta(not that I couldn't wear it now if i realllly wanted to...but it would be a little strange/expensive). It's one of those labels that doesn't scream its name all over the place going 'look look we are such an exclusive brand!!' The workmanship of the clothes(and accessories) is so beautiful without being over-embellished. As much as I love to play with my clothes and have fun and try all sorts of new things, sometimes you just want your clothes to whisper rather than shout. This is one of those collections.

Musicology

2008-03-06T17:15:00.001-08:00

Heard: Hercules & Love Affair's 'Blind' at both the Versace and Chanel shows.

Prada FW08

2008-02-29T05:14:00.000-08:00

I love Prada. Most of the time the collection isn't easy for me to digest, but Miuccia has this amazing ability to innovate and predict. Even when I see a Prada collection for the first time and think huh?? (FW07 anyone?) it never fails to grow on me. But this collection was immediately likeable. The way she treated all the lace was great because it was kind of dark and masculine but didn't even reach the point of being gothic. And suddenly I want blue lace. And there was more of that modern minimalism we've been seeing all over the place. Also I loved the plastic ruffle necklaces. So bold but not in-your-face. I'm a jewelry designer (a rather bad one) more than anything else so I always love to see awesome jewelry on the runway.

Sorry, London

2008-02-21T23:59:00.000-08:00

I'm so behind I don't have time to write individual thoughts about London Fashion Week, so instead I will compose a prose poem about it. Be warned, I'm an awful writer. Here goes nothing.

Kristopher Kane sheer and noisy no more neon colors I guess. So intricate with lace and prints blurring by Erdem. Not so much for Louise Goldin, it was more like space eskimos from the queen of sweater dressing. Luella kept it young and quirky with her witches dressed in checker prints and knitted hats. And then there was Marios Schwab, who drew long lines and cut out holes to textures that oozed out from underneath dresses like snakes. Neon insanity reigned at House of Holland with plaid antlers on Agyness and...a plaid eye patch?

Ok, scratch that. That wasn't a prose poem, it was just a bunch of words.

Zac Posen FW08

2008-02-21T11:52:00.000-08:00

I don't think I've ever told anyone this, but Zac Posen got me into fashion. A little random, I know. But before I had discovered Lanvin, Balenciaga, Prada, Chanel, etc. I stumbled randomly upon Zac Posen's fall 2004 collection. I must have been a freshman in high school. I think it was probably the first whole show I had ever seen, and suddenly I loved clothes. My style has changed a lot since then, so I'm not so obsessed with him anymore, but I have to give him a lot of credit for getting me into all of this. Unfortunately, this collection seems a little out of place to me. It seemed almost too...childish. I've never been a bib-front person, and there were lots of them on the runway, and they made me scrunch up my nose inside. There were some pretty pieces, and definitely some great tailoring. Like most (all?) Zac Posen's collections it was pretty flamboyant, which was kind of not in keeping with the movement towards more simplicity that's been floating around the collections. I'm hoping Zac will catch on a little.

Marc Jacobs?

2008-02-20T01:48:00.000-08:00

Soo...the Marc Jacobs show confused me. So this is not a real post. I don't know what to think about it. Do I like it? It does make me feel kind of warm and fuzzy outside, and I can really see how he was thinking about comfort and safety. But I still have to think this one over.

3.1 Phillip Lim FW08

2008-02-20T01:15:00.000-08:00

I have some mixed opinions about Phillip Lim's fall collection. I do like the move towards a more refined approach to fashion, but this season's collection seemed a little...old. The silhouettes were pretty conservative, and most of the pieces were relatively tame. I really liked the 2007 fall collection, and this one just didn't seem as fun and immediately wearable as that one. I did really like Irina's little leater jacket with maxi dress. Transparency is a trend I'm really loving, and that dress seems more like the polished but not too stuffy prettiness I'm used to seeing from Phillip Lim. I haven't yet mustered the courage to wear a maxi dress like that. It's pretty hard to find flattering ones, especially since I'm pretty tiny. All in all I'm a little disappointed with this collection. There. A collection I'm not so excited about.

Rodarte FW08

2008-02-19T23:39:00.000-08:00

I bow down to the Mulleavy sisters. I know, I know, don't I have anything bad to say about the fall collections? I suppose, but I'm not really into being all negative. I don't often feel like writing about things I dislike. Seems unpleasant. I already spend lots of time thinking about or talking about other unpleasant things. There's too much unpleasantness around anyway. In any case, I loved the new Rodarte collection. I like that it's like a natural evolution of the spring collection, which in a way is refreshing. A lot of time designers take new seasons as a chance to take their work in a new direction, but I loved Rodarte's spring collection, so I was glad to see them travel along the same path. The combination of tough and soft was gorgeous, with the spiked gloves and intensely awesome shoes alongside gathered tulle dresses and spider-webby knits. They referenced Japanese horror films in an unexpected and not-so-obvious way, which was great. The blood-red was deliciously gory. They are definitely incredibly talented.