Ad Preview

My friends often disparage me for reading magazines because; they are largely composed of ads, especially during the months at the beginning of the new season. I usually ignore my friends because half of the fun of magazines is looking at the beautiful photography and appreciating the creativity that went into planning the makeup, hair, background, model, and of course clothing that went into the ad. Additionally, they all watch TV which is filled with commercials and product placement. I like ads so much that I use them as covers for my binders. In anticipation of the March's magazines here is a preview of some of my favorite ads for the new season.

The blogs have only been covering the Lindsay Lohan for Mui Mui on the left. I think they were largely influenced by their dislike for Lindsay and were thrilled to see the ad didn't resemble her. The colors are great and the rag doll idea is creative but; I was disappointed to see that Lindsay was unrecognizable. I personally could care less about celbs behavior. Who cares if Lindsay is drunk, as long as she look fab while stumbling around. I don't see stars as role models and people should stop expecting them to be. Anyway when I found these pictures I was pleasantly surprised. The colors and creativity is still there but; Lindsay is recognizable.

Work itFirecrotch.

Edgy but definitely wearable. I love it. I love the Miss Sixty models. They always have the waifish; I'm just too concerned with other hip things to eat, look. Not the I count my calories, have a nutritionist, and am starving look. Trust me there is a difference. Since my naturally curvy body will never be able to achieve this look I live vicariously through the Miss Sixty models. As I'm a political junkie...Go Edwards... I love that Diesel is discussing the global warming issue, even in the most trivial way. Look at the left corner of the ad.

This reminds me of a pass the energy dance I used to do with my friends whenever techno music came on at dances or a lasso. You chose. Either way it makes the classic Hermes bag look energetic. Even with an oompahloompa tan Gisele kills it. I guess the colors are meant to highlight the dress and her natural Brazilian beauty. Cavalli has a history of color altering. The house made Kate's skin red in last season's ads. As always Kaiser Karl managed to make Chanel's clothing look completely relevant for today's young woman. I would wear this entire outfit including the much discussed hotpants, if my thighs were smaller. The model's hair is hot although; I would have preferred to see Irina Lazareanu. I'm a huge fan of her look, she fits into the Miss Sixty category I described above, was discovered by Kate Moss, and opened and closed this season's Chanel show. I hope she knocks Gemma off her undeserved pedestal...sorry she looks like an alien.

The much discussed Scarlett Johansson for Louis Vuitton campaign. She is beautiful and I love the milk maiden look they were attempting to achieve with this campaign. The bags are questionable. Some look like the bags in Chinatown with grommets and metal plates with designers' names added to the bag. In other words it would look cheap w/o the starlet campaign, beautiful colors, and magazine backdrop. That's the feeling I got from the campaign as a whole, as if Scarlett is usued to compensate for the bags.The tote is cute for school. For me it's almost too chill to wear with my everyday look. And, I would be afraid of getting it dirty on the subway but; Louis Vuitton isn't made for strap hangers. The LV sign incorporated into "love" is adorable through. Great V-Day present anyone?
I was the most disappointed with this bag. First of, I usually don't like the idea of jean bags. More than one jean piece in an outfit looks bad. Since most people wear jeans everyday this bag is just setting you up to commit a fashion offense. Additionally, jean bags with dresses distract form the beauty of the dress. Secondly, this bag reminds me of the patchwork jeans that I wore in high school and look back on in horror.

Love the outfit and how the model's positioning simulates movement.

Dior Homme. This ad is relevant as more women than men wear the line. It highlights the androgyny trend that's been pervading the streets and moving onto the runway as of late. One comment. I miss Kate, I guess without any drug scandals she isn't as relevant. And i guess fashion is cyclical. Using one model too often would be boring. As Kate was featured in last seasons Versace, Dior, Longchamp, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton ads to name a few. I guess it's she needs a rest. Just not too long of one I hope.