February 2011
40 posts
In a world that’s always moving and changing, we always seem to forget to just stop and think about how grateful we are for what we have. Blogging can give you lots of “friends,” or at least followers, but the ones you’ve known for years and see almost every day are always the best.
The face behind RedSoles is a really close friend of mine. We’ve always shared a...
Up-and-Coming Style
As it’s award-show season, obviously there are going to be some show-stopping dresses. Surprisingly, it’s the first-time nominees who are strutting down the red carpet in my favorite dresses. Maybe it’s their age, that draws them into the bright, bold, more adventurous designs, or maybe because they were just wrapped up in the excitement of the big day. But, except for the...
January 2011
59 posts
Moschino's Successful Collections
Between Moschino’s three different collections, there was quite a lot to enjoy. The collections were nothing too exciting or original on their own, but there were individual pieces that really stood out to me. For instance, I would love to own the men’s varsity jacket. As I blogged about a while ago, I have been looking for the perfect varsity jacket – and Moschino seems to have made...
WatchIn this short film, The Suitcase, by Greg Brunkalla, Noot Seear plays dress-up and is transported into a dreamy haute couture wonderland that any girl would love to be in. Everything about this film, from the clothes to the model to the photography, is absolutely beautiful in a very simple way.
Junya Watanabe 2011 Fall Collection
I don’t really want to write another post about how much I am in love with the men’s collections this year for their wonderful coats, but I can’t help but post about it again. If I didn’t blog exactly when the thoughts came into my head, then I probably could have done one large, overarching post about the coats of the seasons. Anyways, Junya Watanabe is a brand that I...
Feminine & Elegance at Elie Saab & Valentino
Valentino and Elie Saab returned to what the woman is all about: elegance, vulnerability, and delicacy. Although neither designer has ever turned towards androgyny or menswear-inspired-womenswear, they seemed to pull out collections that were more feminine than anything seen before. The detailing at both labels was impeccable. Barely any pieces weren’t covered in delicate, intricate...
Juergen Teller for Celine?
Probably just because they’re both shot by Juergen Teller, but the Celine Spring 2011 ad campaign was eerily similar to something that I would find for Marc Jacobs’ collections. I have never enjoyed Teller’s photographs, but I felt that his collaborations with Marc Jacobs were understandable and helped Jacobs create his ideal image of his brand. However, with Celine, I always...
Richard Phillip's Most Wanted
As an art history student, I always wonder, who will be the artists of today? It’s a question that is impossible to answer because no one can know what will really be appreciated or enjoyed in future generations. However, it seems that Richard Phillip has a chance. So much of what is put in the art history books is what not only shows innovation and unique artistic abilities, but also how...
The Return of Jean Paul Gaultier
After seasons of constant disappointment from Jean Paul Gaultier, he finally seemed to hit the mark. The Spring couture collection embodied the wild, nonconformist style he always tries to achieve in a way that was still appreciated. It wasn’t just me who let Gaultier slip into the back of my mind for a few seasons, the whole fashion industry seemed to too, as magazines stopped focusing on...
WatchMiu Miu commissioned a series of compelling short films that explore the femininity of the label. The first film to be released is Miu Miu: The Powder Room by Zoe Cassavetes. Set in London’s Claridges Hotel, the film uses the glamour and romance of a powder room to mirror the beauty, femininity, and luxury of the Miu Miu brand. The only communication in the film is through eyes. In doing...
dailydosageofdemure asked: dont worry darling
i know your going to write for some amazing magazine one day your blog just proves it. Maybe you'll be the next ann dello russo. if so dont forget me.
i know your going to write for some amazing magazine one day your blog just proves it. Maybe you'll be the next ann dello russo. if so dont forget me.
Nothing Goes to Waste
Even though I would assume that every piece of Lanvin x H&M clothing was already snatched up and purchased by savvy Lanvin fans, apparently not everything is gone. H&M created a new “Waste” line that recycles scraps of older clothing (like the Lanvin collaboration) into newer designs. Unfortunately, Alber Elbaz is not the designer. But the H&M designer of the brand will...
Style Spotlight: Elle Fanning
Catching the eye of Sofia Coppola is no easy feat, but Elle Fanning has managed to do so. The 12-year old sister of Dakota Fanning is quickly making her way into the spotlight thanks to her role in Coppola’s Somewhere. While Elle definetely knows how to pick beautiful clothing from designers like Valentino, Marchesa, and Opening Ceremony, the main reason why her style is so admired is...
Coveting the Coveted
If you’ve ever browsed around on The Selby, then you know what it’s like to guiltily peek into someone’s house or environment and become incredibly jealous. What The Selby does to houses, The Coveted does to closets and clothes. The Coveted takes a peek inside some members of the fashion industry’s closets. Not only are the clothing items completely beautiful, but the...
Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy
Riccardo Tisci is quickly becoming one of my favorite designers. His Pre-Fall collection was full of wonderful structured, tailoring on edgy, urban attire and long, flowy skirts. Tisci picked up on the current trend of long, flowy skirts. But he managed to make the skirts seem different than the ones captured on street-style blogs. Although they were sheer and patterned, they weren’t too...
dailydosageofdemure asked: dear sophie...
do write all this stuff by yourself?
if you so...you should right a fashion column in vogue i would read to everytime
do write all this stuff by yourself?
if you so...you should right a fashion column in vogue i would read to everytime
Arizona Muse: Every Designer's Muse
Once the Santa Fe beauty with a strange name and unusual looks dyed her blond hair brown, the fashion world became obsessed. For the Spring/Summer 2011 season, she walked down more than two dozen runways for some of the biggest houses. She’s already graced the cover of Vogue Italy and managed to make her way into five ad campaigns.
The career for this green-eyed, brown-haired beauty...
Christian Louboutin x Khuong Nguyen
After the success of their collaboration last year, Christian Louboutin and Khuong Nguyen have designed a second collaboration. The shoes are typical Louboutins, with red soles and sky-high heels, but Nguyen added a bit of sparkle and shine to the shoes. As expected from the most lusted-after shoe designer in the world, the prices are quite high, but it’s always worth it.
Coats by Sarah Burton
One thing Sarah Burton seems to know how to do really well, as illustrated thorughout her several women’s collections since she took the reigns at Alexander McQueen, is make luxurious, wearable coats. The designs are innovative in technique, tailoring, material, and structure. Yet, they are still completely wearable (for those who are slightly bolder and more confident in their choice of...
A Dash of Color
Whether intentional or not, Tommy Ton managed to capture a series of photographs for Style.com that had one look throughout: color. Each person photographed was wearing a relatively dull or neutrally-shaded outfit with colored accents. Scarfs, shoes, purses, or just detailing on a coat all appeared in red, yellow, or green in each image.
Setting the Stage
Pre-Fall shows have only existed for a few seasons. And in the past, they were just like resort collections – short and simple that either extended their previous collection or gave a brief introduction to the upcoming one. But now, designers have made Pre-Fall shows a stand-alone show. The collections have expanded from a dozen pieces to anywhere between fifteen and fifty. The clothing...
Anja Mlakar Spring/Summer 2011
For Spring/Summer 2011, Anja Mlakar introduced a collection filled with visual references to her study in 3D elementary shapes and manipulation of forms to suggest optical illusions. The color palette was soft shades of pale blue, nude, lemon yellow, and black. Clean lines enhance the purity and innocence of the collection’s aesthetic, while maintaining the sensuality she usually exhibits....
Norman Parkinson Photography
Even though technology allows photography to advance forward in ways that were previously unthinkable, it is always important to stop and take the time to acknowledge the photographers who truly shaped fashion photography. In doing so, we can realize the impact that they have on modern fashion photography.
Norman Parkinson was one of the most influential and talented fashion photographers from...
Alice + Olivia Kids Spring 2011 Lookbook
To be honest, this collection is purely adorable. Alice + Olivia, who usually designs stylish, feminine clothing, expanded to kids clothing. Clothing and trends that are popular among teenagers and young women have been translated into miniature versions for little girls. If I was a little girl still, I would be in heaven.
Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
Hollywood's Up-and-Coming
Hollywood’s up-and-coming starlet is Hailee Steinfeld. Hailee, who starred in True Grit opposite Jeff Bridges, is quickly becoming one to keep an eye on. Her fashion choices are simple and classy, with an edge to them – perfect for a 14-year-old. So far, she’s donned some big-name brands like Calvin Klein, Prabal Gurung, and 3.1 Phillip Lim. Her interesting looks and long, lean body...
Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall 2011 Men's Collection
I never really look at guy’s runway collections, in fact, I’ve probably looked at only one or two others in the past. But something told me to go check out the Burberry Prorsum’s Pre-Fall 2011 men’s collection. The collection was incredible. Christopher Bailey focused on coats, and in doing so, sent almost 40 coats down the runway. Each coat was different from the last,...
A Sea of Red
Apparently, the actresses nominated for the Golden Globes this year did not go for subtle, demure dresses. Rather, they opted to shine under the spotlight. Red or pink was the preferred choice for color. The shades of red/pink ranged from firetruck red to bubble gum pink to blush. As most of these actresses showed, they don’t shy away from the spotlight. Even the tamer, lighter dresses...
Smile for the Camera
Smiling is the most beautiful accessory anyone can have, but fashion editorials always stray away from that direction. Stylists choose to make the models look lifeless and mannequin-like. When a model smiles, the whole ad can come to life. While many of the ad campaigns for Fall did not feature smiling models, the few that did are truly beautiful.
Giambattista Valli Coats
At Giambattista Valli, Pre-Fall is all about coats. And not just simple coats to get you through the cold, but elegant, coats in voluminous silhouettes. As displayed by Valli, all you need with the coats is just some boots and tights and you’re good to go. In designing clothing, the silhouette is such a key element. Every designer can make a coat, and every designer does make coats....
Style on the Streets
I know some of these are probably from a while ago, but I always love to post some of my favorite street-style looks.
Alberta Ferretti Spring 2011 Campaign
*Sasha Pivovarova by Paolo Roversi
Stella McCartney: A Woman's Designer
The past few collections at Stella McCartney have been pure brilliance. Being a woman, she knows what woman want and what they need. She manages to fuse together needs and wants in such a nonchalant way. Every woman needs a coat, so she designed a coat that is both functional and stylish. Every woman also needs plain black slacks, so she created a comfortable pair that when dressed up can be...
Bringing Your A-Game
The varsity jacket is Fall’s best staple. It’s so simple and easy to pair over jeans and a tee to come up with a cute outfit. Or throw it over a floral dress for a boy-meets-girl look. It’s kind of like the new shrunken leather jacket–– both boyish and versatile. But if its in the right cut, color, and fabric (like the ones above & below) than it can be completely...
BubbleGumPink
Pink is a hard color to work with, because it can so easily end up wrong. But for some reason, Derek Lam managed to choose the perfect shade of pink for his collection. Bubblegum pink usually is too “pinky” but for these simple dresses, it’s just right.
Celine Pre-Fall 2011
Initial thoughts on the Celine collection: it didn’t sit well with me. I kinda felt like it was the normal Celine pieces and fits with a hodgepodge of weird fabrics and colors. Sure, a few pieces stood out that I loved, but overall, I just didn’t get the “wow” factor I usually am accustomed to with Celine. As the collection circulates through the blogosphere and magazines,...
Peter Jensen x Laurie Simmons
I seem to be a little behind lately on what’s going on in the fashion world, other than runway shows. So this is from a little while back, but still utterly charming and worth posting. Peter Jensen collaborated with Laurie Simmons to produce a series of miniature paper dolls. The dolls were dressed in Jensen’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection and Simmons shot them in her signature...
NeedSupply
I was browsing around the internet a few days ago, and came across this website. Like most websites now, it is multifunctional. It sells clothes, shoes, and accessories, has a blog, and keeps its visitors updated on current trends. The merchandise seems to be a cross between Opening Ceremony and Urban Outfitters. So obviously, the merchandise is edgy with up-and-coming designers. The best part...
Similarly Pink
As much as I loved this Matthew Williamson dress, I couldn’t help but notice the intense similarity between Luella’s Spring 2009 show. Now, I understand that it’s a relatively simple, ruffled dress. But I just feel that designers should try and be updated on other designer’s past collections so that they don’t create almost replicas of each other. But to be honest, I...
Valentino's Perfect Advertising
Although ad campaigns are usually best when they capture the viewer’s attention, it’s also important that they maintain the brand’s style, look, and beliefs. Valentino’s Spring 2011 campaign did just that. In more recent years, the Valentino house has become known for soft, dainty ruffles and delicate tailoring. The ad campaign for their line exudes delicate, feminine...
Karla Septic
Pastels and digital printing. For Spring/Summer 2011, Karla Septic makes an unlikely duo work effortlessly side-by-side. Karla Septic is a Croatian, Sydney-based designer whose use of pastels and digital imaging is so beyond dreamy that it transports the wearer into a new realm of femininity. The silhouettes are relatively simple, but not plain at all. The soft tones are perfect for spring...
Sleek, Sharp, & Clean
For the Pre-Fall 2011 collections, it’s all about the tailoring. Designers are zeroing in on what makes someone buy something. They’ve discovered that, clearly, it’s about the quality of the piece and its ability to transition from season to season, espeically since Pre-Fall is a transition season. This was evident mainly in the form of suits, but also often in skirts or...
Winter Kate Spring 2011 Lookbook
For Spring, Winter Kate, Nicole Richie’s clothing line,is all about beautiful floral pieces. It feels very much like rummaging through a vintage store’s lingerie or pajama department. The collection is overflowing with 70’s-inspired prints, lace-trimmed slip dresses, silky blouses, floral tea dresses, pleated skirts, and bohemian kimono jackets. The pieces are beautiful,...
Teen Choice Awards 2011
No more Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz’s. The teen choice awards actually represented teens this year. With all the new TV shows that are getting recognition, it was no surprise that a new crop of faces showed up at the event. A fresh crowd is always nice, especially when they all have unique fashion. I never really pay that much attention to these events, but I found the fashion to be...
Spring 2011 Campaign Previews
Just a handful of my favorite Spring campaigns so far.
ASOS Spring 2011 Collection
ASOS just revealed its Spring 2011 collection, and it couldn’t be a better way to mentally escape these dull days of Fall. The collection is overflowing with pieces in pretty pastels and bright retro colors. Some of the looks are 70’s inspired. The accessories are just as fun as the collection with chunky platform heels, tooled leather satchels, circle sunglasses in retro shades,...
Sweaters & Skirts
Last season, it was all about the sweaters and pleated skirts. Now, as the temperature has dropped, it’s all about sweaters and long skirts. The skirts look best when loose, long, and almost sheer and the sweaters are best when big and cozy. Although, the girl below does pair a cropped sweatshirt well with the skirt. It’s perfect for Fall because you can wear so many layers with...
Little White Shirt
The Little White Shirt, always a staple in a girl’s closet, is now pushing its way towards the front of closets. For some designers, it replaced the LWD (Little White Dress). For others, it worked best just paired casually. The beauty of this look is that there is no one specific look for the shirt. The white shirt can be transformed into hundreds of different outfits and carry from...
Citrus Hues for Spring
