Monday, September 20, 2010
Got Boots? Neither Do I
After giving it much consideration, I decided not to continue the three day marathon of the fashionable actresses on Gossip Girl. I just wasn't feeling it today. Instead, what I have decided to focus my attention on is my unsatisfied yearning for a pair of great motorcycle/combat boots. I don't know about the rest of you, but I have been dying to get my hands on a pair of lace-up, rugged, kickers of my own for quite some time now. My sister had a pair of combat boots from her freshman year of high school and I never let her forget how odd they looked. But now these boots that my cousins and I all teased her about, have actually became stylish, and she's the one laughing at me! You see, now she has this killer pair of boots left over from her goth/punk days, while I, the sister that used to tease her about how bizzare they were, am stuck saving my money to find a pair of my own. I have finally taken the motorcycle-boot-hunt to the next step, the internet. Here are some of my favorites I have found online. Now the question is, which will be THE boot?
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Gossip Girl Style Crush #1: Leighton Meester
So just a heads up, the next three days will be dedicated to the stylish actresses of Gossip Girl. Although it's not my favorite show, I do find myself getting sucked into watching it every week. The clothes on the show are fabulous, but the actresses' off camera looks are what I really flip over. Today's style crush is the one and only Leighton Meester. There are some people who think she is wayyyy too crazy with her style choices, but that's why I love her! She takes such great risks with her clothes and just has fun with it. Once in a blue moon I disagree with her outfit choices, but most of the time I could just die for her clothes. She knows how to make a statement and always stands out from the crowd. I mean if you're going to be in the spotlight, why not enjoy it and dress crazy?
At Proenza Schouler's show at S/S Fashion Week in New York.
At a New Years Eve Party at Klutch nightclub in Miami.
In Versace at Fashion's Night Out in New York.
At Chanel's show at the A/W 2011 Fashion Week in Paris.
In Christopher Kane at the screening of Spread.
At the Jingle Bash in Madison Square Garedn in New York.
In Louis Vuitton at the 2009 Met Institue Costume Gala.
At the after-party for the Romantics in New York City.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Aritzia: Possibly The Best Store Ever
Over the last two nights combined, I think I may have gotten a whopping total of nine hours of sleep. Tonight I will be going to bed around midnight, again, and I will be way too tired to drag my sleepy butt out of bed at my usual wake up time of 5:50 am. So to allow myself the extra fifteen/twenty minutes of sleep I so desperately need, I have decided to pick my outfit out tonight before going to bed, or even finishing my homework. As it turns out, almost my entire outfit for tomorrow is from Aritzia. The J Brand jeggings, Wilfred bustier tank top, and big, green, Wildred sweater. I don't know how many of you already shop at Aritzia, but those of you who don't really should stop in. I think it's safe to say that Aritzia and Cusp seriously might be my two favorite stores ever! Here are some of my favorite new items in stock.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The Dream Costumes
Today was another great day of rehearsal for Metamorphoses. Not only did we run one of my favorite scenes, but I got to work with our fantastic costume designer to put together some of my many looks throughout the play. Metamorphoses is constructed so that each of the actors plays six or seven different charactors. This means lots of costumes. Today I got to explore some of my options and I got some great pieces! Two of my favorites being a nude color body suit that will have the outline of ribs and bones pained onto it (how creapy yet awesome is that?!) for the character Hunger, and a beautiful white vintage dress for my wedding as Euridice. After leaving our costume shop at the end of the night, I started wondering what some of my absolute dream costumes from Hollywood films would be. Here is what I came up with.
Keira Knightley in The Duchess
Halle Berry in Catwoman
Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City
Anne Hathaway in Devil Wears Prada
Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady
Sarah Michelle Gellar in Scooby Doo
(I'm sorry but how can you not love this one?)
So what do you think? These were some pretty killer costumes huh? What are some of your favorite?
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Buy A Shoe, Give A Shoe
Many of you, I'm sure, are fans of, or at least heard of, TOMS Shoes. These shoes have become increadably popular for how simple they are. The reason they are such a huge hit is because not only are they stylish, comfortable, and made to fit every personality, but the TOMS company has made a very special promise to everyone who buys a pair of their shoes. For every pair of TOMS Shoes purchased, one pair will be donated to a child in need. "One for one." This weekend I finally got my very first pair of TOMS. I am now a proud owner of their red canvas style shoe, and I could not love them more. Infact, I happen to be wearing them as we speak! Anyways, I just wanted to put up a post about this great company and encourage you all to invest in a pair of your own. Not only will you have a great new pair of everyday shoes, but you will be helping a child in need and help to provide shoes for those who can't provide for themselves. So here are a few of my favorite styles. If you don't find the perfect shoe for you here, visit http://www.toms.com/, to find your own style. I hope you see one you want!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Too High of Expectations for the VMAs
I would first off like to dedicate this post to my friend Michael, my favorite award season junky. We always conference about the dresses the Monday after, so here we go. Last night's MTV Video Music Awards were a bit of a letdown when it came to the dresses. As you could assume, I get way overly excited for all big red carpet events such as the Grammys, the Emmys, and especially, the Oscars. I know that the VMAs are more fun than glam, but I was still a little disappointed in the dresses. I was unimpressed by Katy Perry's ice skater dress, although having nails with her hubby's face on them was surprisingly cute. Kesha's dress was... creative at least, considering she made it herself out of garbage bags. Then there were Even Rachel Wood and Miranda Cosgrove whose choices just fell short of red carpet worthy. There were a few women however, who could not have picked more amazing dresses.
Lady Gaga looked like a work of art in a dress by, without a doubt, one of the greatest designers of our time. She wore a dress from Alexander McQueen's last collection before his death this past February. His clothes were beyond art, and I love her all the more for taking this night as a chance to wear a gown from his final collection. She also wore the McQueen shoes I have been dreaming of for many, many months: his armadillo heels.
Ciara's Givenchy dress was another beauty last night. For some reason, people say that a feathered dress at an event like this is fashion suicide, but really, could anyone argue with how stunning this dress is? Then you add in platform wedges and it's a done deal.
I also loved Selena Gomez's silver Reem Acra dress. It was a very unexpected choice for her and I loved the blue embeleshments at the top. It's nothing outrageous, but something about it really got my attention.
Now if anyone could remind me who Roxy Olin is that would be great because although I don't recognize the name, I don't think I will be able to forget this ensamble for a very long time. Seriously, I could not be more in love with this outfit! It's such a wild choice and I could only dream of being able to pull something like this off the way she does.
Those were, hands down, my four favorites of the night. Do you agree? Did I miss any fabulous dresses?
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Queen of Mod
Today was my confirmation, and of course this meant a new dress. I bought a really cute little pink, floral Free People number a couple weeks ago and it wasn't until I was putting it on today with some platform heels and big, silver, circle earrings that I realized what a 60s/70s feel it had to it. Suddenly I realized just how much I love that era in fashion! The hippy style has obviously made a very strong comeback and we would all love to dress like the cast of That 70s Show, but what about the more exciting fashions of the 60s and early 70s: the Twiggy mod style. Twiggy was perhaps the most famous model of the 60s and 70s and I could not adore her style more! Between her gorgeous big doe eyes, long lushious lashes, and perfect pixie hair cut, she is the obvious 60's style icon. Here are just a few of my favorite photos of her.
What's not to love here? These shiny disco ball earrings are definitely going on my hunting list. Even more lust worthy, is a solid color, above-the-knee, flare out dress like the pink one Twiggy wears in the photo above and the orange dress in the picture below.
We all know Diane Keaton for her more masculine clothing choices, but I have to say, nobody pulls off a white collared shirt and tie quite like Twiggy.
Now the above and below pictures are very different from one another, but both are outrageously stylish and I will be spending the next few months hunting down the perfect pieces to re-create these two styles. The yellow silk blouse, floral skirt, and long pearl necklace are so fun and girly while the knee high black boots, frayed skirt, crop top, and headband are so hippy and urban. Could anybody else pull off these two polar opposite looks so naturally? I highly doubt it. Hence my love for Twiggy.
Finally, I'll leave you with some of her best magazine covers. Because what better way to end the night than old Vogues. Enjoy!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Greek Goddesses Are Well Dressed
On a rainy, dreary moring like this, I have found the perfect way to bring in a little joy and sun shine: pictures of New York Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week. What caught my eye was Farah Angsana's new collection. Mainly this is becasue I am about to leave for rehearsal for the play Metamorphoses. For those of you unfamiliar with the play, it is all about Greek mythology. So of course I am automatically drawn to these dresses, which like like they were made for the goddesses. What do you think the chances are of our costume designer snagging a few of these for my character's wardrobe? Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Farah Angsana- S/S 2011
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/
Farah Angsana- S/S 2011
So what do you think of these dresses? Fit for the gods, right?
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/
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