Although New York Fashion Week’s Fall Ready-to-Wear 2010 collections tended to be somewhat calculated, there were aspects I found to be rather exceptional. The following include more trends from the New York Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear shows and my favorite looks—on the darker side naturally, taking cues from medieval times. SHEER ALL THE WAY. Like it [...]
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MUSINGS AND OBSERVATIONS. New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 Part I
Although I love New York Fashion Week, I don’t love New York weather in the dead of winter, which is why this season I’m very happy to be a remote observer. The greatness of the New York ready-to-wear shows is that these designers more or less create a guide for consumers in terms of accessible, [...]
MUSICAL CHAIRS. Lovely Lady Punks. Playlist for 17 February 2010
Today’s playlist entitled, Lovely Lady Punks, is a tribute to the early ladies of punk rock, and includes a selection of songs with themes characteristic of the punk rock movement: mischief, angst, sexism, ostracism, and assimilation. FEATURED PLAYLIST: Lovely Lady Punks. Playlist for 17 Feb. 2010 1. *Typical Girls – The Slits 2. *X Offender [...]
MODUS OPERANDI. Alexander McQueen
This Modus Operandi post is dedicated to Lee Alexander McQueen, who tragically took his own life yesterday. The designer, discovered by his close friend, the late iconic stylist, Isabella Blow, and better known professionally as Alexander McQueen, has always been one of the most fascinating talents in fashion. I still remember the French press referring [...]
BESTIAL BEAUTY. Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2010
Chic. Elegant. Decadent. Infused with sophisticated splashes of color, Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring 2010 makeup collection is inspired by the contrasting moods of Paris, and includes an array of soft colors classically applied à la Catherine Deneuve. Sultry Sheen at YSL Beauty Spring 2010 So adorably cool AND functional, the Y-Mail Complexion Palettes (inspired by [...]
MUSICAL CHAIRS. lovelovelove. Sandy Kwan’s Valentine’s Day Mix. Playlist for 11 February 2010
Today’s MUSICAL CHAIR is Sandy Kwan, food stylist, photographer and blogger from FancyFoodFancy. Her Valentine’s Day playlist entitled, lovelovelove, is inspired by—what else?—l’amour. Photography by Sandy Kwan FEATURED PLAYLIST: lovelovelove. Sandy Kwan’s Valentine’s Day Mix. Playlist for 11 February 2010 1. *Baby, I Love You – The Ramones 2. *Girl/Boy – Aphex Twin 3. *Oh [...]
The Valentine’s Day GIFT GUIDE. Poetic Gifts For Her
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought it would be most appropriate to post a gift guide in honor of the patron saint’s holiday. The following gift suggestions, accompanied by such amorous quotes as thus, are perfect for you and your lover’s delight, or for any occasion really. “Brevity is the soul of lingerie.” —Dorothy Parker [...]
