Project: Fashion.

Marc Jacobs: Genius Or Not?

2007-10-28T12:11:40Z

I still love these shoes but I'm wondering if Jacobs deserves the pedestal I've put him upon. Being two hours late for a show does seem to take the biscuit. That's not fashionably late, that's ridiculously late!

So after viewing his Spring/Summer '08 collection do we conclude he is:

18 Fashion Icons.

2007-10-28T12:03:06Z

Completely forgot to post them here. 18 fashion icons after the fake cut.

(You Gotta Be Fierce!)

Vogue October Painting.

2007-10-28T12:01:12Z

I've done a painting based on this lovely photoshoot in Vogue October UK:

Does anybody know the name of the model in it? She's gorgeous.

(Read more.)

LOVE THESE

2007-10-12T01:22:21Z

I don't care what anyone says, I love the black/yellow/white. Those were my two favorite pieces out of anything I saw.

WUT

I loved almost everything in Oscar de la Renta's collection, but these are especially pretty:

Also loved Donna Karan
:

maybe you can tell I love yellow.

POST FIERCE PICS PLZ

Chanel - Spring/Summer '08, RTW.

2007-10-06T08:59:00Z

I love Chanel but there was one thing that made me sad about the collection:

C'mon, I don't want to see that much hipbone. What with this model size controversy lately you'd have thought they wouldn't have advertised that.

And then there's the fact that Gem-Gem is looking... not herself: (What's the difference?! I can't figure it out!)

Enlighten me, dear reader. You can see the full collection here.

Anna Sui - Spring/Summer '08.

2007-10-06T08:41:20Z

Is Anna Sui too extreme for you, or do her pieces look wearable once you break 'em down?

Anna Sui collection.

This community needs some action.

2007-10-06T01:34:08Z

1) Does anyone know who the model in my icon is?

2) Who's your favorite model?

I love Lily Cole

I know she has the same permanent bitch expression but I think she is gorgeous tbh.

Also, Solange Wilvert

Autumn/Winter '07.

2007-08-18T10:56:38Z

Turning over the pages of Vogue words like, ‘carpet, teddy bear, treated wool, toxic-coloured’ all pop out at me. And, well - well, I say ‘no’. After I’ve stocked up (and fallen in love with) ballet pumps and leggings I am informed that they are items to delete. Other things to make the cut list: fringe decorations, skinny jeans, neon colours, turban hats (as seen in Dolce & Gabbana), the bubble shape, and princess coats. Instead, we should welcome: oversized berets, wide-legged jeans, ankle boots, off-colours, ribbed tights, the parka, feather decorations, and the trapeze shape. Other items that will be taking a well deserved rest include smock dresses, skull motifs, platform heels, cobalt blue and dungarees.

Here’s what I love about winter: the chic grey makes a comeback. Only to you and I it may be known as grey but to Vogue it is, “lustrous anthracite” (whatever that means). Layers: dove, silvery hues, patent, or sequins (yes, I always though they belonged to fairy outfits too but apparently they can look good).

‘Cool nerds!’ say Vogue, and I feel my blood pressure waver slightly. I’ve showed this page to my dad after he finally declared his love for my glasses due to the fact, ‘guys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses’. So with a smile I welcome these into my wardrobe: boyish blazers, low-slung jodhpurs, crisp white shirts, a sweater dress with d-ring belt, varsity scarves, ribbed socks, and satchels. God, I love fashion.

What coats should you look for? ‘Urban’ - basically, in no nonsense terms, the parka; padded is an avoidable trend while the ‘deflated’ look will be more flattering, with a cinched waist. ‘Fit and flare’; a lovely girly coat as seen in the Bottega Veneta collection; wear a full skirt and fitted top for optimum effect. ‘Mannish,’ says Vogue UK, ‘oversized and straight-cut, this needs to look as if its been borrowed from the boyfriend.’ (See Paul Smith, Nicole Farhi and John Rocha collections.) Definitely not a personal favourite.

And, lastly, lets address hair (which, due to my recent haircut, I don’t have that much of): relaxed buns and quiffs, low-slung ponytails and sweeping fringes; pretty, feminine and chic.

NOT the Quote of the Week: “I’m sure if I had to live in the fashion world full time it would drive me demented, but as an occasional escape, it’s a sight more glamorous than Gordon Brown’s leadership launch. And yes, I really do care what happens to hemlines next year.” - Edward Heathcoat Amory, political commentator for the Daily Mail.

PS. Check out Doutzen Kroes in the l’oreal adverts. I would’ve preferred my dear Gemma Ward, but Doutzen is lovely. Does this mean she might, in the near future, bag herself ’supermodel’ status?

I want this bag.

2007-05-12T10:47:02Z

... and buying it would be charitable too! Proceeds go to charity. What could be better? Getting a nice bag and being charitable at the same time.

Hallelujah to Topshop for having nice, cheap, bags.

QOTW: Make-Up.

2007-05-11T07:04:30Z

What make-up do you use and what would you recommend?

Part of the weekly question.

Going for the redhead.

2007-05-07T13:15:56Z

Do you think it would look disastrous if I opted for a dark red? I've always had my hair this colour and I was thinking of doing something different. I only want to do temporary; I don't want to ruin my hair, or bleach it.

More pictures after the jump.

Dresses: too cutesy/too plain?

2007-05-07T10:24:17Z

I don't want to try and "make myself look older" but I have a baby face so I'm quite prone to looking younger than I am. Which means a dress like this might be out of the question?

(£35, Topshop.)

And then you have the problem of too plain...

For instance, would this classify as too plain?

(£25, Topshop Petite.)

Recommendations on places to go for a cute dress (preferably white) would be great.

Your mission - choose to accept!

2007-05-07T10:11:29Z

Okay, I'm having a bit of a disaster recently. I've finally found the plain black cardigan I've been looking for (buttons on the lower part, detailing around the shoulders and neckline) but I still have two very important needs.

ONE: The two banded headband. I really do not know the word for it, but something like the ones featured in Valentino Spring/Summer '07 collection:

TWO: A black skirt. Maybe A-line, slightly floaty as it's for summer, nice and practical. Preferably just below the knee. It's going to be for school so it has to be relatively cheap.

For this I don't actually have any examples as I cannot see it anywhere.

[POLL] Stam: overrated?

2007-05-02T06:39:18Z

Do you believe, like so many others, that Jessica Stam is overrated?

Kate Moss for Topshop

2007-05-01T23:04:10Z

I've visited the site and read some articles about the mad rush for it (remindsme of when the Stella McCartney for Target range came out!), but want to hear about it from the horse's mouth.

So. Tell me Brits, what was the collection like? Did you get anything? What was the pricing? What was the fit of the clothes like (suitable only for Moss-like skinny figures?), and would it be worth it for an Aussie with large breasts to search for these items once they hit eBay at inflated prices?

Your beauty routine.

2007-05-01T19:25:42Z

What's your beauty routine in the mornings?

I can't say that I really have one myself - cleanse, tone, moisturise, apply eye-shadow/mascara and then I'm ready to go.

Yellow is in, right?

2007-04-30T20:39:43Z

I have a bit of a yellow fetish. I can't quite restrain myself...

Generally wear this with leggings and a patterned scarf. I love it too much for my own good. Plus I'm happy that it was a bargain - bought in in Primark for £4 and then went to Topshop and saw exactly the same for £10.

HAH.

[Battle] Gemma Ward vs. Jessica Stam

2007-04-29T10:12:08Z

Backstage:

Runway:

Close up:

Editorial:

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New Hair.

2007-04-22T09:58:21Z

I hated it, I straightened it, and it no longer looked like the bowl you see here:

Before:

After:

Apologies for the lack of postage recently.

Dressing For Your Body Shape

2007-04-05T10:18:38Z

Sometimes it's not all about what's in fashion. For example - I love dresses (like the one in my previous posts) that are light, are very overly patterned, and slightly shapeless. However for some people that can create the illusion of being pregnant. It's all about your shape. Some trends people can go with, others you should just say away from.

Turtle necked jumpers can be a huge no-no if you have a larger bust. It's completely unflattering. Instead a layered v-neck can look really nice and having neck area showing can elongate your body.

Tailoring is great. It emphasises your waist and can cover up other areas that you aren't quite as comfortable with. Boxy suits are not a good look on anybody. I personally prefer (and unfortunately I know this after all the business studies lessons I've done) a flat-fronted trousers and wider, longer, lengths.

If you're looking for something more casual then there is nothing wrong with a good pair of jeans. High-waisted are fashionable at the moment but I personally think that they're horrible. While they hold the stomach in, you can normally see the lines underneath a t-shirt. Faded jeans or light blue, are quite unflattering. I normally opt for a darker colour with shading (darker on the outside, lighter in the middle). Skinny jeans can look great on people who have slim calves - I tend to wear them with a slightly longer top to cover my thighs though. Wide leg jeans are possibly a love of my life - but I like to have them fitted around the waist and the butt area before falling to the ground. There's a difference between wide leg and shapeless.

If your arms aren't your best asset then there's nothing wrong with covering them up. Select a three quarter length sleeve instead, or wear a wrap or shawl (nice only, not Grandma style) to cover them up.

And finally, my favourite thing of all: the wrap dress. It gives even the most flat chested of people (i.e. me) the illusion of having something there, it nips in around the waist, and then casually falls over the stomach. I tend to wear one of these with a pretty scarf so it makes me look a little taller than I really am.

A few last notes:

+ Pear shaped - light on top, dark on bottom.
+ If you're heavier on top - light on bottom, dark on top.

Of course there aren't really any rules as such to clothing. Some things just work, other's don't. You only know when you try things on.

Glasses!

2007-04-04T13:38:58Z

Does anybody know where I can buy myself a pair of clear lensed glasses? Preferably ones that look like these:

French-Manicure

2007-04-02T13:05:47Z

You can't really see from these pictures (I did a zoomed in one, but it was too blurry) but I've had my nails French manicured. They're gorgeous! My auntie is on a college course to become a beautician so she's trying out different things on me. Apparently my hands are nice for her to work on (she was going to use my mums but her nails are a bit... deformed) so I get to be her hand model for when she goes to college.

Anyway! Check 'em out.

Ugly Betty Dresses!

2007-04-01T14:16:18Z

I've developed a love wacky patterns. I have no idea why as these style dresses make me look like a 60s/80s throwback but I wear them regardless. They also make me look around 10 years old and a brunette Twiggy (but we'll forget about that, m'kay?). Everybody hates them until I try them on (wherein they say I look cute, which is slightly offensive) so... be prepared.

And... (It's hard to appreciate how gorgeous this is, from the camera angles and lighting. Oh well.)

The thing that makes it even more drool-worthy is that the first dress is only £7 from MK One and the second was £8 from Primark.

x-posted to my journal

2007-03-28T02:29:29Z

Hello, I'm a first time poster.. :P ahem! My dad came back from Vietnam on Sunday. In adddition, he brought along A LOT OF THINGS from my aunt and cousin.

'Lo and behold.

Hee. I wore these to school today, and my classmate from civics class complimented on them, saying "I can't keep my eyes off of them!" THANK YOU VERY MUCH<3 I can't either O___O;;

One of my ABSOLUTELY FAVOURITE BRAND (call me childish): HIKOSEN CARA.

Keychain from grandma!

My aunt made these headbands herself (there's more, but they're all in a pile..somewhere). They kind of look like panties, I REASSURE YOU THEY ARE NOT O_O;;

and also headbands that looks like these:

I meant to do this silly pose, but either I moved at the wrong time, or the camera took it at the wrong time. OR BOTH :D

Accessories

Necklaces, bracelets, earrings..oh my goodness. The most notable one is the rip-off chanel necklace :P

This pair of earrings that I am absolutely smitten with. My cousin bought it for me, which makes it much more fantastic!

My aunt bought these puppets and alongside are story books, so we can act it out for fun. I can't wait to play with my sister and my little cousin ^-^

(blurry, sorry!)

Stuff not shown:
- a bunch of tank tops/tees perfect for layering during winter time and autumn (one ofthem is the red tank top in the previous pic i took)
- some OTK socks<3
- a lot of other jumbo mumble socks

aaaand for fun, I'll throw in this (old) outfit:

Alexander McQueen - Fall '07

2007-03-27T21:01:19Z

This is one of my favourite fall collections this year, which is odd because I normally don't find McQueen anything to write home about!

I saw an AMAZING purpley, floral gown in April's Vogue but I can't find it online - GRRR!!!

Anyway

^ my favourite piece

^ the man himself!

Marc Jacobs: Fashion Genius or Not?
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Is Stam overrated?
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Gemma Ward or Jessica Stam?
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