Look of the Day
It is a common theory that fashion mirrors our world and the way we think. During WWII, and currently, military inspired looks become popular. Double closures, natural color tones like greens, tans, and browns become omnipresent, and button focused details are a hot buy. Now, with a focus on energy and environment conservation, a new trend has been emerging... fish scales... yeah, I know right. Fish scales?
Well, sexy fish scales. Designer Fannie Schiavoni has embraced the beauty of our natural world and brought it to the forefront of fashion. Debuting her reptilian metal gowns swathed with silk for her spring 2011 runway show, she isn't afraid to push the envelope for new and interesting fashion. I, for one, am absolutely in love with the new trend. It adds texture and an interesting spin on fashions that could have become washed up over time. In a world where fashion is cyclical and can easily get repeated, this is a way to break out from the norm and be a bit edgier.
What do you think?
Trends for 2011
Happy New Year! With a new year comes new resolutions and trends. CIFF trends for Autumn and Winter for 2010 - 2011 focus on 4 new trends. Body Performance, Trady-Twist, Rustic Roots, and Dark Poetry.
Body Performance:
Ballet inspired with fleshy skin tone fabric color choices, mixed with contrasting black and white. Mix in a bit of coral colors with warm undertones and you've got this look down. Think supple, silky fabrics like flowing chiffon and silk with more updated silhouettes. Fabric braiding, fitness style pants, and cocoon silhouettes will work perfectly with the second skin-like fabrics. Softness and stretch will be added with the textiles from Lycra. Major items include high waisted skirts, baggy sweatshirts, skinny jeans, and wrap details on tops. (TrendHunter)Trady-Twist:
By far, my favorite look this winter. Trady-Twist is a retro English punk look built on rich colors and menswear copy-cat fabrics. Tweeds, Herringbone, and Prince of Wales knits are essential to pull of this look successfully. Accessories are important with this look so think rich and vintage bling like bronzes, misty golds and yellow diamonds to pull off this opulent trend. (Right Chanel A/W10-11:TrendHunter).
Rustic Roots:
There is a certain elegance to this trend with reworked metals and irons. Colors for this trend include a wide range of greens, browns, taupes, and rustic reds. Focus on the past in a reworked homage including overalls, sequins, and treatments to clothing like waffle or a burnout effects. Added textiles will be trendy with patches and plaid linings. The denim is washed out, torn, or treated like you've worn them for years, while outwear looks protective but is soft and supple. Included in this will also be the military look continuing with chinos, double closures, and natural fabrics. (TrendHunter)Dark Poetry
A poetic midnight inspired look consists of deep black, grays, purple, blue will be contrasted with pale pinks and tans with greenish undertones. Intricate detail work with copper and gold will be present in a deteriorated way to make it look worn over time. Synthetic fabrics will have a mat or slightly shiny look to them while knit fabrics are thin. Fringe and layering will be popular with panel sewn dresses. Treatments and patterns will be popular with jeans and pants. Don't be afraid to go bold with darker, richer colors and edgy accessories. (The Ruffian).MTV Movie Awards 2010
Who watched them? Anyone? I thought that this year was alright, but not as good as previous years. The performers did a great job (even though Christina's VaJayJay was lighting up), Aziz as host did a good job of keeping the show rolling and inserting jokes here or there (even if they weren't funny), and it wouldn't be the MTV Movie Awards without a girl-on-girl kiss. While this maybe the best part of the show for many, I focus on what they were wearing.
Red Carpet? How was it? While the MTV movie awards is a dress-down event, some took this literally and some ignored it. It seems that everyone is jumping on the idea that MORE BLING IS BETTER! And guess who isn't complaining? Another trend: Long legs being shown off by a short mini. While we had some major hits and misses, overall the fashion this year was better than previous...
Katy P:
When did fashion and costume get mixed up? I blame is GaGa (I love her style but it gets a bit over the top sometimes). Although I love the dress and shoes, and this is the perfect proportion for Katy P, leave the wig at home for dress up with Russell.
Sandy Bullock:
Best dressed of the night for me. Her personal issues aside, Sandra pulled off what all stars need to do after bad press, create good press. This is exactly what she did in this killer embellished black mini. Not only did she look hot, she looked classy at the same time-- something that a few stars could take some notes on.
Amanda S:
Although many hated this dress, I loved it. The layered lace and black satin on a mini will always scream sexy, even if it covers half your body. With the focus on legs this year, Amanda fit right in.
Lind-sanity:
OK, not as bad as I thought it would be. Linds looked a lot better than the last time I saw her. I watched her trial (her latest, one that is) on TMZ. Buttons, Lindsey, buttons. Anyways, I applaud her for her efforts last night. It isn't a perfect A+, but it's defiantly a solid B-.
Jessica Biel:
I love this look on Jess B. Biel has always given off the tough girl image. She can kick ass, I know that, but this look made her girlie and chic.
Christina A:
What happened?? Christina had been rocking some glam 40's and 50's looks recently, and looked fabulous at the Golden Globes last year, but c'mon... seriously? This is a flattering look on her? I disagree. The Bionic thing was cool and all, but this is just a hot mess. Where do I look? This sad, heavy, black feathered skirt or the bellybutton cut out?
Snookie:
I didn't watch all of the Jersey Shore, but I did see clips of Snookie getting wasted, getting punched in the teeth, and letting a dude jump out of the car on her. However, this dress was a remarkable improvement for her from what I've seen. This dress is right on target with the theme of the show-- bling and legs. What made the look was the accessorizing and shoes. Good job, Snooks!
Anna Kendrick:
One of the best dressed of the night for me. Not only did she win Breakout Star, but she looked young and hip. This beautiful rose themed frock made her look fabulous!
Paris Hilton:
Feathers done right. Take note Xtina. Another nominee for Best Dressed IMO.
Scarlett Jo:
Best Dressed nominee. This shade green looks perfect on Scarlett with her fair skin and long blond locks. Complete with black pumps, it's hard to screw this one up.
So what do you guys think?? Leave 'em in the comments.
HIGH chair shoes
Check 'em out! Found some CRAZY shoes through google:
High-Chair shoes by (??)
Rose Heels (Mai Lamore)
Alice shoe and gold jewel encrusted boots (Alexander McQueen)
No one could design a more interesting shoe than the late McQueen.
Balenciaga Shoes over several seasons
Dior Fall 2009 RTW and Resort 2008 shoes.
Moviessss
am so excited for the movie "The Hunger Games." First off, it was a great book. Secondly, the costumes should be pretty great. If you've read the book, then you remember that the Capital dwellers are all extravagantly dressed and the tributes outfits during the chariot rides are pretty cool as well (the girl who was on fire).
In the spirit of great costumes, here are my favs:
Keira Knightley in Atonement:
Keira Knightley in Atonement:
Marilyn Monroe: The Seven Year Itch
Dorthy: The Wizard of Oz
Waist not
Is the high waist trend run it's course already? It seems like just yesterday I was buying my high-waisted, wide leg trouser jeans. The new trend emerging is the drop waist. And not only just dresses, but shirts and sweaters as well are sporting the falling waist line. I've spotted this poplar trend on the runway and in stores like Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Gap, Old Navy, and Victoria's Secret PINK. A drop waist is a great way to balance the lower and upper body and give the impression of height. Designers like BCBG and Marc Jacobs have succumb to the trend. (Below: Marc Jacobs via Blue Fly)
The drop waist was popular back the in the 1920's. We all can recall the image of a flapper. Signature drop waist dresses, layered with pearls and gems, this period of fashion was fueled with prohibition, crime, and parties. With the popularity of the bob haircut, it's obvious for shift dress to be the perfect complement.
If you arn't looking to pay upwards of $200, there are some great places to find this perfect summer look for less. Try this Victoria's Secret printed smock dress. It's the perfect beach cover-up and it's on sale! (Spend the rest on some bangles or nice sunglasses!)So, what do you guys think? Natural or drop waist? Leave 'em in the comments.
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