Oh La La

UK Harper's Bazaar July 2009, Uma Thurman by Alexi Lubomirski

This cover is gorgeous! I love how close up the shot is, it really lets us get a good look at those amazing eyes. The way her arm is posed is actually really useful, because it almost serves as a makeshift background for the title. Good job, Harper's!

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Phi

What do I love about Phi's Cruise collection? The fact that it really doesn't remind me of a cruise collection. The use of the drop crotch pants and shorts is an interesting choice, but I think I like it. I really love all of the zippers and leather, which add simple details that really set off a look. The color palette really doesn't scream cruise to me, but I don't think it needs to. Some of the silhouettes are reminiscent of a scuba wetsuit, which is a different approach on doing a cruise collection. My favorite look of the whole collection is the one fourth from the right in the second image-- the construction of the jacket just rocks. All in all, it's a breath of fresh air for the cruise season.

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More Resorty Goodness

I love a woman who can keep me guessing, and Miuccia threw a slight curveball with this collection after her rather grim looking AW 09/10 collection. This lovely little collection was kicked off with some wonderful nude and pastel pieces, which were my favorite part. Bows were consistently present throughout, and we even got some print on print action!

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YES.

So I get home today from school, wait, so I get home today from the LAST day of school, and I check style.com to see if they updated the 2010 cruise collections. AND THEY DID. This juicy collection is courtesy of Oscar de la Renta. I really am glad some of the designers are retaining a runway show opposed to just snapping photos in a studio. Above are my favorite looks from the collection. I really like the prints used, and the color palette associated with them. The dresses were fantastic, especially the one Karlie closed it all out with!

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Get Your Pink On

Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Michael Kors, Christian Dior, House of Holland

This fall, screw the same old black and grey, and wear some hot pink. Whether you're doing it in a sexy Emilio Pucci mini, or a luxurious Michael Kors dyed fur coat, you have to stick it to those people who are afraid to be bold when you strut the sidewalk. Feel like paying homage to Kanye West? Work it out in a Dolce & Gabbana pink number with shoulders that'll Touch the Sky as seen on Chanel Iman above. Want to try something new? Do the pink thing from Henry Holland with color blocking a la paint samples. You could always just keep it classy in a Christian Dior gown with beautiful beaded detailing. Take your pick, but please, just don't be boring.

Vlada Roslyakova in Numero Tokyo

Numero Toyko July/August 2009 Vlada Roslyakova




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Your Daily Stam

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UP

Yesterday, I saw UP, and it is nothing short of amazing. There is some serious content in it, and you might feel compelled to cry after the first fifteen minutes of the movie. (IT'S OKAY if you do.) However, there are definitely-- SQUIRREL!-- bits of the movie that are HILARIOUS. If you have not seen this movie, go see it. Now.


Coco demands you see it, or she'll slash your jugular with a stiletto.

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Ali Stephens Will Kick Your Ass

Some of the photos from Ali Stephen's editorial for i-D's June/July '09 issue. It was shot by Hans Feurer. Honestly, it's nothing groundbreaking, but I had to share it because I just think her and her body look amazing. Enjoy.

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Let's Get Naked

Louis Vuitton, Christopher Kane, Comme des Garçons, D&G, Alberta Ferretti, Missoni

The designers are losing it--- they're sending models down the runway without their clothes on! The recession has finally plunged its dark claws all the way into the collections. Free yourself from the cost of clothes, and just go naked. IT'S THE ANIT-TREND! Haven't you people heard of public indecency?

Wait... what's that you say?

Oh, now that I take a closer look, it seems they ARE wearing clothes. After further inspection, it seems these clothes are off the hook. Louis Vuitton had some brilliant nude pieces, but my personal favorite was the nude sheer top paired with a felt looking bubble skirt. Christopher Kane took a simple nude frock, and put some sheer fabric with black trim detailing to make it go from zero to hero. Comme des Garçons explored all sorts of nudity in the fall collection, but the geometric shapes created by the sheerness of the fabric stuck out to me. The mini from D&G has lovely construction, and exceptional detailing in the fabric. The next look, I don't know if it's Lily or if it's the dress, but I think it looks just absolutely exquisite. Missoni took a completely different naked view than everyone else-- the naked nomad. There were plenty of delicious colors from the nude spectrum used in the fall collection, and all of the flowiness and layering just creates such a beautiful look.

Chloe, Hussein Chalayan, Nina Ricci, Marni, Mark Fast, Etro, Francesco Scognamiglio

However, some designers just didn't have the cajones to go full out naked, but they did have a bit of an exhibistionist streak in them; they opted for toplessness. Chloe paired a nude top with a light creme flowy suit with highwaisted pants. Vavavoooom, Hussein Chalayan created a sexy look in using a busty nude color block. Oh Lily, this is the second time you've been in a look this post, and I apologize for exposing you so much! However, this Nina Ricci gown begins with a simple embellished nude top and fades to a lovely detailed floral train. Marni uses a simple nude top to showcase a lovely navy ensemble with a fuzzy wuzzy jacket, while Mark Fast applied the KISS (Keep it simple, stupid.) method to his look, with a simple black romper paired with a teeny-weeny nude tank. A mosaic-esque skirt from Etro is the focal point of the next look, set against a soft 3/4th sleeve nude shirt. Although the color choice may be soft for the last look, the silhouette makes a dramatic impression. Francesco Scognamiglio shows off some impressive construction via an intensley ruffled nude button-down shirt with an intensely ruffled collar.

Right as I thought the nudity was subsiding, the designers threw decency out the door all over again, and sent more naked girls down the catwalk!

Jason Wu, Versace, Matthew Williamson, Christian Dior




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Saving it For a Rainy Day

It's a tad gray outside today, so I figured I'd brighten things up with this great editorial. In fact, this is probably one of my favorite editorials of late. The colors, the eccentricity of the balloons, and Magdalena work fantastically together. It was shot by Solve Sundsbo for Vogue China's April 2009 issue.
Here's everything with the exception of the Versace dress on the runway. I've gotta say, the Christopher Kane and Dolce & Gabbana match up is stunning, kudos to the stylist.



Guiltily, I am posting this. GaGa is all over the place already, I know, I know, but either you love her or you hate her, and I am loving this. It's long, but you've got to watch the whole thing to get the message. Maybe when I have time I'll look up all the designer duds she's sporting in the video, and post the runway versions.

You love it, a lot.

Absolutely Still

Better Than Ezra's new single! The video is so awesome, especially because I played in many boxes as a child. Quite catchy, and delightful to the ears, the song was easy to get stuck in my head. I find it quite fitting for all the graduations and school endings happening right now, and wanting to hang onto a moment with someone.



I was recently looking through Not Just a Label, and found this awesome collection which featured bioluminescence. The designer, Vega Zaishi Wang, explains the use of the lamps, "And also I use EL (electroluminescent) lamp in my collection, EL lamp is, in short, printed lamps made from phosphorus ink screen-printed onto a conductive film. When a low-voltage current activates the ink, it lights up." I am easily amused, and I thought these pieces were really interesting. A Central Saint Marten's graduate, this was apparently the designer's 2008 graduate show.

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While We Wait

While we wait... It feels like I'm anticipating a few things lately. First off, I want style.com to update the Cruise 2010 collections! What I've seen of the YSL and Missoni collections have provoked a large amount of curiosity. The second main thing I absolutely cannot wait for is the Antwerp Royal Academy of Art's fashion show. It runs from June 11-13, so we've got a few weeks, but I am so excited to see the student's collections. Going back through the archives, the students always produce such artistic pieces that really showcase their creativity without feeling the pressures of trying to bend to the market's standards as an up-and-coming struggling designer.

The pictures above are from Basil Soda's SS09 collection. He's a designer I recently stumbled upon, and it seems his forte is embellishments on floorlength gowns. Apparently Katy Perry wore the gown on the right to the Grammy's, and Paris Hilton was spotted wearing one of his creations at the amfAR benefit in Cannes.

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Wait, they don't love you like I love you.

Okay, I've gotta say, way to go Nylon. This is a huge upgrade from the Young Hollywood issue's cover (bleh). Karen O rocks, Rodarte rocks, and this cover rocks. Okay, that was slightly cheesy, I admit, but I really love the vibe of the cover. The only thing that has my slightly confused is her hair. WTF is going on in the back of it? Girl needs a trim before she develops some stanky rat tail.



I kind of wish they would have not put those blue leggings underneath the Rodarte ones, but I do like how they shortened the skirt. Randomly, this cover brings forth memories of that intense YSL commercial Coco did to the sounds of the YYY's Gold Lion.



You love it.

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The Wedding Party: Sasha Pivovarova

Shot by Arthurt Elgort for the June issue of US Vogue with Cameron Diaz on the cover. I believe this is celebrating Sasha's recently renewed vows to Igor Vishnyakov. In 2005, then just friends, he was apparently the one who took photos of her and sent them into IMG, and two weeks later she was stomping down the runway opening for Prada. Along with Sasha in this editorial are Irina Kulikova and Jessica Stam. In the third image, Sasha's joy and laughter looks just so genuine and charming. Also, the fourth image with Sasha and her bridesmaids is so striking the way she's peeking over the boquet with Stam right behind her giving off that gentle, delicate aura. I don't know if it's my love for Jessica that continuously draws my eyes to her, but I feel like she's stealing this one. For an editorial shot in a stuido it really is lovely work, Arthur.

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Chanel Cruise 2010: The Campaign

Karen Elson & Baptiste Giabiconi

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Erdem Resort 2010

Erdem Moralioglu has been on fire lately. This 14 look collection is one full of charming prints. I love the navy print contrasted against the orange/red/olive/white one. The simple silhouettes let the prints do the talking. The highwaisted, kimono-y looks are fantastic. Konichiwa bitches.

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Stam

Jessica Stam in Gucci (Fashion CA Nov '06)
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Oops!...They Did It Again

I would consider my collection of music quite eclectic, but I'm not really that into the punkish side of rock that Green Day explores, so when I heard that Green Day was coming out with a new album I was honestly unexcited. Don't get me wrong, I loved American Idiot, but I figured it would be pretty meh-ish, and just a slumpy album after the success of American Idiot. I was wrong. The momentum from American Idiot carried right on over to 21st Century Breakdown. The leadoff single, Know Your Enemy is freaking catchy, and after a few listens you'll have Billie Joe Armstrong's question stuck in your head. Do you know the enemy? Personal favorites off the album include 21 Guns (I am assuming it is the second single), ¡Viva La Gloria!, Restless Heart Syndrome, and See the Light.

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Let's Go for a Dip

It's Memorial Day weekend, and the pools are opening, which makes me want summer even more. Thankfully, I only have four days left of my junior year of high school.

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drew barrymore in may '09 US elle

Curveball & The Fall Issue: Ugly Betty Season 3 Finale!

If you didn't catch it on Thursday night, the Betty finale was two hours packed full of intense drama. Henry made a return to New York, which sent Betty spinning. Daniel becomes surrounded by media attention, because of the wedding and the shedding of his playboy image. Willhemina cozied up to Victoria Hartley in a ploy to drive a wedge between Cal and Claire. Also, a features editor at MODE fell right on out a window creating a job opening that Marc and Betty have to compete for. Ch-ch-check it out if you haven't already! (Some of the songs featured in the finale are BEP's Boom Boom Pow, The Fray's You Found Me, Lady GaGa's The Fame, and Cindy Lauper's Time After Time.)

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June Covers

Megan Fox (Elle US), Natalia Vodianova (Vogue Russia), Heidi Klum (Vogue Germany), Marion Cotillard (Elle France), Kim Noorda (Elle Netherlands).

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