See my case and points below.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
OGLE: The Ossscarrsss, Off the Carpet
Everyone is also so focused on the Red Carpet at the Oscars, but frankly speaking, I think the Red Carpet has been a little boring these past few years. I mean, you always have some stunners like Charlize Theron or Jennifer Lawrence both in Dior Haute Couture, but I have to say that a lot of my favorite fashions were off the Red Carpet this year.
See my case and points below.
Ginnifer Goodwin. I LOVE HER. I pretty much love everything she wears. Here she is in stunning Monique Lhuillier. I love her makeup, too. Her face is so angelic that when darker makeup is done on her, I find the contrast to be something I have to look at.
Rose Byrne is always beautiful. Her hair and her makeup are so natural looking- I always feel like she has this glow about her. Some might think that this is boring, but I think the fit to her body is perfect and the blingy, yet simple jewelry brings the attention to her face, which is SO PRETTY! ::dies::
The lovely, Kate Bosworth. Her dress by Giambattista Valli is so ethereal. I love it. I'm also a HUGE fan of her lip color choice. The slightly purple hue is perfect! I think this nude overlay type dress was popular this year with the stars, but I like this short dress keeps it fun. Of course, this would never fly on the Red Carpet, but at a party, she's totally working it.
Aubrey Plaza in Izmaylova is stunning. The color against her paler skin is so pretty and soft, but the structure of the dress gives it a little something extra.
To see more pics from this album, go to Buzzfeed.
See my case and points below.
To see more pics from this album, go to Buzzfeed.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Obsess: Donna Karan: For the City Warrior in Us
Donna Karan has been doing her thing for so long that, honestly, sometimes I forget to even look at her Collection- which is my bad. Her clothes are still amazing. Her collection for this Fall is really empowering- the slicked back hair and the intense eyes make the women coming down the runway look like warriors.
While the color palette is a little dull (we've all see combos of black, brown and beige), Donna Karan's collection is full of texture and unique cuts which make this a true Obsession of mine. I tend to like the safe things that have a little bit of quirk so this stuff is right up my alley. She pairs leather with velvet pair with narrow skirts and fur. My favorite looks for your pleasure:
These girls look like City Superheroes. The floating swathes of fabric create really unique and strong shapes against the skin-tight skirts. I'm a big fan! I don't care if I've seen all these colors together before, I think the strength in these designs is really inspiring and they look like pieces that I would love to wear. I especially love the brown furry hat!
While the color palette is a little dull (we've all see combos of black, brown and beige), Donna Karan's collection is full of texture and unique cuts which make this a true Obsession of mine. I tend to like the safe things that have a little bit of quirk so this stuff is right up my alley. She pairs leather with velvet pair with narrow skirts and fur. My favorite looks for your pleasure:
These girls look like City Superheroes. The floating swathes of fabric create really unique and strong shapes against the skin-tight skirts. I'm a big fan! I don't care if I've seen all these colors together before, I think the strength in these designs is really inspiring and they look like pieces that I would love to wear. I especially love the brown furry hat!
Obsess: Billy Reid and a Decadent Fall
It's going to be a wonderfully decadent Fall!
Fashion Week, Fashion Week, Faaaaashion Weeeeek!
While I don't take any kind of active role in anything Fashion Week, I always love to see what the designers have lined up for the next season. In a dull, cold and dreary winter, Fashion Week sweeps through the city and breathes life into the faces of those that are worn out in their black peacoats and snow-resistant boots. So poetic and over the top, but it's true. Just looking at what's in store for Fall next year gets me excited about new trends I can Ogle now at least until the weather gets warm....and then cold again.
So, what were my favorite shows? It's really hard to pick favorites. I like shows the same way I like albums. I never love the entire album, but if there are enough songs on it that I listen to more than 3 times, I can solidly say I like its style. Same with Runway shows- I rarely see one where I love everything in the show (I actually don't think I've ever looked at a Collection and loved every look), but I'll still love a lot of the things I see.
Anyway, let's talk about some shows! Let's start with Billy Reid and how wonderfully Obsessed I am with the feel of his Collection. When it's a Fall Collection, I want it to feel like it's Fall and the collection is everything that I love about the season. It's warm with a lot of earth tones, leather, jackets that almost seem oversized, alongside the secret to pairing black and brown. The outerwear is AMAZING. Here are some of my fav looks:
I love the boxy silhouettes of the coats. Paired dresses that come in right at the natural waist and deep necklines, I just can't get enough. The plunging neckline with the high waisted dress in olive and navy...ah, it's what I want right now!
The show was both Men's and Women's. To see the rest of it, check it out at NYMag.com.
Ah, so lovely!
Fashion Week, Fashion Week, Faaaaashion Weeeeek!
While I don't take any kind of active role in anything Fashion Week, I always love to see what the designers have lined up for the next season. In a dull, cold and dreary winter, Fashion Week sweeps through the city and breathes life into the faces of those that are worn out in their black peacoats and snow-resistant boots. So poetic and over the top, but it's true. Just looking at what's in store for Fall next year gets me excited about new trends I can Ogle now at least until the weather gets warm....and then cold again.
So, what were my favorite shows? It's really hard to pick favorites. I like shows the same way I like albums. I never love the entire album, but if there are enough songs on it that I listen to more than 3 times, I can solidly say I like its style. Same with Runway shows- I rarely see one where I love everything in the show (I actually don't think I've ever looked at a Collection and loved every look), but I'll still love a lot of the things I see.
Anyway, let's talk about some shows! Let's start with Billy Reid and how wonderfully Obsessed I am with the feel of his Collection. When it's a Fall Collection, I want it to feel like it's Fall and the collection is everything that I love about the season. It's warm with a lot of earth tones, leather, jackets that almost seem oversized, alongside the secret to pairing black and brown. The outerwear is AMAZING. Here are some of my fav looks:
I love the boxy silhouettes of the coats. Paired dresses that come in right at the natural waist and deep necklines, I just can't get enough. The plunging neckline with the high waisted dress in olive and navy...ah, it's what I want right now!
The show was both Men's and Women's. To see the rest of it, check it out at NYMag.com.
Ah, so lovely!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Obsess and Own: Demylee Sweaters Are Sneaky.
I love sweaters. A pretty generic statement, I know, but it's true. To me, almost nothing is better than a cozy, fuzzy sweater completely engulfing you when the weather outside is 10 degrees (like NY right now...). Well, it might be better if you're sitting next to a fireplace and there's a fresh pie in the oven, but hey, we can't have it all. Not today, anyway. Maybe tomorrow!
Anyway, a few weeks ago, I walked into Steven Alan in Soho and spotted an adorable cropped sweater. I tried it on, fell in love with it, and the rest is history. I looked at the brand when I was at the register and it was a brand I'd never heard of before- Demylee? I haven't really thought about it since I bought the sweater, but it's now a frequently worn staple of my winter wardrobe now so I see the tag a lot. The sweater isn't on StevenAlan.com anymore, but you can find it here.
Weeks went by and when I was in LA, I spotted another sweater by the same brand- a sweater that I'm completely OBSESSED with. If you have been a reader of my blog for a while (thank you!), you'll know that I love fuzzy things. Well, this sweater fell square into the "fuzzy things" category. You're probably asking yourself why I didn't just buy the damn thing if I loved it so much. That's a good question, especially since the sweater was an extra 50% at the time.
The sweater was VERY unfortunately, not in my size. *dies* I thought that was the end of my affair with the sweater, but no!
The a few days ago, Popsugar notified me of an extra 60% off on sale items at Otte. Cruising around in their sale section, there it was! I quickly entered my info to pay for it and the order when through.
YESSSSSS! The sweater was going to be miiiiiiiiiiine.
Days later, I get an email saying that the sweater was already sold out. **CRUSHED** It has evaded me....TWICE.
Rather than this just being an "Own" post, it has to be an Obsess post, too. Who knows if I'll ever find this sweater again- it's sold out...everywhere. I'm haunted still today.
Moral of the story? Demylee sweaters are awesome. Also, this brand is sold in a lot of places all over the US and international as well. Appears I might have just been living under a rock on this brand, but oh well. I know it now!
Anyway, a few weeks ago, I walked into Steven Alan in Soho and spotted an adorable cropped sweater. I tried it on, fell in love with it, and the rest is history. I looked at the brand when I was at the register and it was a brand I'd never heard of before- Demylee? I haven't really thought about it since I bought the sweater, but it's now a frequently worn staple of my winter wardrobe now so I see the tag a lot. The sweater isn't on StevenAlan.com anymore, but you can find it here.
Weeks went by and when I was in LA, I spotted another sweater by the same brand- a sweater that I'm completely OBSESSED with. If you have been a reader of my blog for a while (thank you!), you'll know that I love fuzzy things. Well, this sweater fell square into the "fuzzy things" category. You're probably asking yourself why I didn't just buy the damn thing if I loved it so much. That's a good question, especially since the sweater was an extra 50% at the time.
The sweater was VERY unfortunately, not in my size. *dies* I thought that was the end of my affair with the sweater, but no!
YESSSSSS! The sweater was going to be miiiiiiiiiiine.
Days later, I get an email saying that the sweater was already sold out. **CRUSHED** It has evaded me....TWICE.
Rather than this just being an "Own" post, it has to be an Obsess post, too. Who knows if I'll ever find this sweater again- it's sold out...everywhere. I'm haunted still today.
Moral of the story? Demylee sweaters are awesome. Also, this brand is sold in a lot of places all over the US and international as well. Appears I might have just been living under a rock on this brand, but oh well. I know it now!
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