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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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