The Manolo says...

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!

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

Rogan for Target

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?

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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