Couture Style

In anticipation of Fashion Week I decided to recap the best dressed from the recent couture shows in Paris.

Pause and admire the detailing on this elegant dress. Revealing yet mysterious and alluring.

Dita: Displayed her sartorial talent by incorporating her classic pin-up girl style with a trend(the bubble skirt).

Proof that money doesn't buy style. I looked better than that last night rocking my dress from the Zara clearance rack ($24.99). These heiress look horrible. The culprit in the middle is a Hearst (Harper's Bazaar) heiress. I can't believe Tinsley (left) was covered in Vogue. Who cares if she has a line of bags coming out. She still has no style.

Katie Homes: Bland and Blah. The color and cut are too high school prom.

I don't remember where this photo is from but, I love it. Both Selma and Scarlett are beautiful in their own unique ways and so are their outfits. I would rock both of them.

Oxfords

I've been contemplating buying these classic oxfords from Payless for months now. They can be styled with so many outfits and add a refreshing touch because nobody on campus has a pair. Seeing this picture (below) makes it almost certain that I'm going to buy them. I like to include classic pieces into my outfits and make them modern but are these a little to frumpy???

Copy Cat

About a month ago I saw a picture of one of my fashion icons (Mary-Kate not Ashlee of course) with a bennie. I basically want anything that Mary-Kate wears, other than that horrendous tablecloth/dress she stepped out of the house with a few weeks ago. Anyway, I decided to stop by Urban on my way to work and was ecstatic to see the same bennie I drooled over. I can't wait to wear it to Fashion Week although; I feel unoriginal b/c I appropriated the look. I enjoy buying things and then seeing pictures of Kate, Sienna, Nicole, etc wearing the same thing later. It's fun to know we're on the same wavelength without copying. I'm aiming for a boho-punk vibe....hope I can pull it off. Also I hope the Olsens show up at Fashion Week as they're always sartorially inspiring.

Factory Girl

I have been waiting for Factory Girl to come out for months. I was especially upset when the release date got pushed back. The prominence of mod style and Sienna's 50 million magazine covers have cemented this desire in my head. None of my friends have heard of the movie b/c it hasn't been advertised on TV. Guess I'll be going to see it own my own.

Ever since Sienna was forced to change her style after it was appropriated by millions, her day wear has left much to be desired. But this is a rare cute look. I wore an outfit similar to this a couple of days ago. She was criticized b/c her dress was short enough to be a shirt. Once again the tabloids have no fashion sense. Bland. Bland. Bland.Sienna has gotten allot of criticism for this outfit but, I think it's fashion forward and most people don't get that. She refrains from wearing a literal 80's interpretation by keeping the outfit monochromatic.
Sienna' s evening wear is usually flawless.

The Black Pucci dress and flower Marchesa dress are among two of my favorites this season. Ahhh the gorgeous W layout. Sienna is truly stylish because she can channel several personas and make all of them work.

I want the Prada patent leather heels.

Glasses Worthy of a Journalist.

If you haven't heard I'm kind of a journalist now. I need to buy some hot glasses to go along with this new role. W/o prescription of course as I don't actually need them.

Cute with a black outfit.

Subtle advertisement. Who doesn't love it. Although these hipster appropriated glasses are starting to get on my nerves. When 40 year olds in Indiana start rocking them....you know it's over. Yes I saw them and they were D&G. I want something a little more classic.


I love all three pairs, stylish in a non-blatantly overdone trend way. I know the hipsters must hate that everyone has made one of their trademarks trite. I was so upset when I found out leopard was going to be a trend this season. Last year I got compliments on my leopard print flats all the time. This year nobody says anything b/c everyone has them decreasing their uniquness. I want a sign that says "I wore this before it was cool." I'm sure the hipsters and I can come up with a sign visitation agreement w/o getting the lawyers involved.

Best Week Ever

1. I'm going to motherfucking Fashion Week. Although I'm going to see a no-name designer after I have completed training for the campus paper and written a article, I'll be able to get into Marc Jacobs and such next year.
2. My 1st article pertaining to fashion was approved this week. My school newspaper wants me to have a weekly column.

Only one problem WHAT TO WEAR.
I wish I had a digital camera to document this. My parents have promised me one for my B-Day in March. I guess I can wait until then.
The picture of Paris and Nicole can serve as an inspiration when I'm trying to pick out an outfit as, both of them look great.

SAG Awards

A couple of days late but still relevant. People I loved. My top 5 and worst dressed of the evening.

1. Rachel McAdams

Ok so the dress may have been a little to mini for the SAG awards but, it wasn't the Oscars or even the Golden Globes and her hair is so adorable.

2. Ellen Pompeo in Lanvin.

I usually hate what she wears but she hit the nail on the head with this number. The Grecian gown accented by the earthy neckline elegant and unique.
3. Katherine Heigl

This actress looks like a 1950's screen goddess and does well when she plays up to that in traditional empire waste dresses. The color and accented shoulder strap make a potentially boring dress fab.

4. Rinko Kikuchi in Chanel.

She is incorporating the distinct creativity of Asian street style without going Bai Ling on us. I love how she is able to make funky high fashion instead of trashy.

5. Mary-Louise Parker in J. Mendel

Once again quirky high fashion.

Worst. Felicity Huffman

Boo.I know she doesn't have a stylist and her studio sends her clothes but, this is an outfit for grocery shopping....not for the red carpet of an awards show. Additionally the bell shape makes her look fat. Yes I have worn a trapeze dress and no I'm not a size 0 but I'm not on the red carpet preparing to have my image broadcast to millions. If you're not going to dress right for yourself do it for the children...prevent eye trauma.