Monday, May 16, 2011

LIKE MY SHOE PLEASE!!!!!


If I could have a small stab at this, who knows what craziness I could expel onto the universe?

http://www.vincecamutoshoedesigncontest.com/Entry/d719854a627b450f_b24efd43f5e2f63a

Sunday, May 15, 2011

LOOKS I LOVE..Zac Posen-in the whole










     Though I am unsure as to which type of creature I feel that Posen's jackets and dresses best represent, I fel that it is something close to a...bug. Well, not the bug itself, but more of its exoskeleton...and I absolutely LOVE it! Yes, I am a bit odd to make a comparison such as this, but as I am also one to make many comparisons, especially when linking people and things to animals, that are quite abnormal in general. 
      The one thing I have fallen head over heels for in this collection is the way Posen uses LINES and varied CUTS to give off a sharp edge and quirky/funky vibe to satisfy individuals such as me who crave fashion that takes roots from the dark side (OK, I do sometimes like a little fluff). The crazy "seamage" of his jackets and dresses makes me want to run rampant while screaming until I can find another individual who I can blab to about such a feat. The intricacy and slight excessiveness the lines in each piece is EXACTLY how I would do it-nothing less, of course. I love playing with shapes within shapes to accentuate the natural curvature of the female body. Strong shoulders and a punching waistline are absolutely essential to create an ensemble that empowers a woman. 
     Alongside the exoskeleton-like clothing shown in this beautiful collection, another feature I eyeballed while browsing through this collection was the pairing of a three-quarter-length pant with a full sized jacket. I love Posen's new take on the dress pant and how it plays on the irony of how a too short pant usually looks ridiculous, but of course not in this case. Who knows, maybe super-designed socks will step into the spotlight with this new sock-exposing-length pant?
     BLUE. If you didn't notice it, I sure did! Posen did a wonderful job of showcasing blue in its many shades, especially with the rich, electrifyingly saturated fabrics used in his pants. The indigo dress hits a high note for me and adds some unexpected color to a usually dull fall palette. 
     Willing to try mixing blues? Maybe a super-detailed leather jacket? Exercise your right to wear leather loveliness and bright colors when it's dull outside and slap on a pair of blue slacks. Layer on an indigo sweater with a cream scarf. Maybe even with a deep navy pair of gloves. You will look...awesome. :)

Saturday, May 14, 2011

LOOKS LIKE...I've got an uncanny obsession with BANANA YELLOW


     Breaking news: a banana has been spotted prancing around the local streets recently-oh WAIT...that's just a girl sporting some incredibly breathtakingly banana-colored skinnies! I found these lovelies on urbanoutfitters.com and absolutely cannot get enough of them! A pop of yellow with everything seems to be the rule I am sticking to lately (well, it isn't a formal rule, but it's my rule!). These skinnies can go with everything from an edgy blazer to a floral top with wedges, flats, combat boots, pumps, or even Vans! I love to contrast bright colors against greys and blacks alongside layering on some chainy necklaces or a studded belt. For an easy outfit idea, try wearing these with an oversized white t-shirt tucked in paired with a black jeweled statement necklace and some nude flats (or any neutral colored flats!). 
     Warning: be sure not to wear any more yellow if you choose to wear pants such as these. People will mistake you for the fruit after which these pants are colored. You also may end up being chased by a large gorilla of sorts. It could happen. Watch out. 

Sunday, May 8, 2011

LOOKS LIKE...Jeremy Scott has rendered me unable to draft a witty title in the short amount of space I have that would properly encompass all of the oddities of his most recent collection













     Where shall I begin with this one? Wonderful idea-I'll turn Jeremy Scott's Fall 2011 fashion show into a fun little...story time session that will answer all of the questions that may have popped into your noggin as you proceeded to view this collection. Honestly, how could I possibly be expected to have chosen just a few looks from such a collection? Well...I didn't...enjoy!
     Let's set the scene for this "story" in the middle of New York City. If any city would own up to the events I will proceed to describe, it would be exactly this one. Here we go...
     One ordinary day in the city, a very furious four year old decided to dye her hair pink in response to her mother refusing to provide her with regular clothing and proceeded to parade around in a discarded Coke bottle wrapping while carrying the Elmo costume from Halloween with her for added warmth. This little girl, let's name her Peggy (no apparent reasoning), found a buddy on the side of the street and asked to borrow her rain coat that was soon discovered to have been previously owned by a full time clown from the local circus. Apparently, this rain coat was not exactly floating her boat and little Peggy decided she would need to steal her father's hand made bomber jacket. By this time, the rain had washed out her pink hair color and turned it into a shade of puke green. From the corner of her eye, Peggy sees her mother and, in an attempt to escape, trips into a puddle and is left with soaking wet clothing. Lucky for her, the newest members of the local alien tribe had just arrived and were around the corner. Peggy was able to borrow a pair of antennas an a space cadet dress to continue on with her day. While making her way to the local candy shop, Peggy spotted a cute space man wearing the hot pink boots she had been vying for since January. "Well, I guess they are rather unisex," said little Peggy in response to seeing the space man she admired from afar wearing her pink boots. Not to fret, why would Peggy want those ratty old boots when she could sling some pink fur pumps onto her tootsies? She tapped on the shoulder of another immigrant alien and asked to borrow them alongside her snazzy new raincoat that was clearly not too exposing for the streets of NYC (jokes). Just as Peggy did not think her day could get much better, Ernie from Sesame Street was parading through the streets of NYC and bumped into her with his orange complexion gleaming from his recent spray tan. How could anything better happen? Perhaps Pippi Longstocking encased fully in one of her striped socks could pump this day up even more. She soon discovered that Miss Longstocking had married Ernie and would live happily ever orange...I mean after (seriously, look at her eye shadow!). Oh joy, the best has yet to come! Leaving from a local Scottish bar was a rather flamboyant individual strutting down the streets wearing a quite unusual version of a kilt. I'm sure he was perfectly thrilled to be sporting a furry black sweater atop this hot pink skirt (what man wouldn't be?). After little Peggy brought all her new friends to enjoy a bit of ice cream on this fine day, she stopped short. Who was this woman? She had the perfect outfit to match her fuzzy new shoes! What luck! So, Peggy and the lady wearing a pink, fuzzy, foreign animal of sorts around her shoulders trotted down the road. Disaster has struck! All of the creatures Peggy made friends with turned out to be evil! No worries-Superwoman is here to save the day...
     No number of warnings can sufficiently deal out the amount of "no's" I would give to anyone even considering one of these looks. Though Jeremy Scott may be some sort of whimsical genius, no individual in his or her right mind would prance casually down any street in any of the above looks. Superwoman will NOT be there to save the day, so in summation, don't forget your raincoat when you run away from mommy and don't take any pink, furry slippers from strangers-they will all eat you in the end. And, goodnight to the children who have read this...sweet nightmares from Jeremy Scott's Fall 2011 collection :).