Everyone knows about the (then) infamous Flapper Girls. Preceeded by the reserved Gibson girls, Flappers were viewed as wild, boisterous, rebellious, and scandalous (to the older generation). Spurred by their freedoms during World War I, women began to change their place in society. Flappers took it to the extreme, changing their fashions, hair, makeup, speech, [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Fashion Flashback: Flappers & the Roaring 20’s
Posted in fashion, from the runway..., history, look du jour, models, tagged 1920, 1920 fashion, 20s, Alberta Ferretti, bobs, Chanel Iman, Couture, Dior, Dior Couture 2009, dresses, Erin Fetherson, fall 2008, fashion, fashion history, Flappers, models, runway, Spring 2009, Spring 2009 Couture, style on January 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
1.28 // Spring Staples
Posted in fashion, from the runway..., get the look, look du jour, street style, trends, tagged 80s, blazers, Chanel, Chictopia, Couture, Dior, DIY, dresses, fashion, Fendi, H&M, jackets, leggings, pants, shoes, shopping, shredding clothes, skirts, socks, spring, Spring 2009, Spring 2009 Couture, spring staples, street style, style, style advice, tights, trench coats, trends, Victorian style, vintage on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hi all – sorry I haven’t posted in days.
This spring, all you need are a few basics to spruce up your dusty old pieces… that crazy printed skirt you haven’t had a clue how to wear it? Tights, a baggy tank, killer heels and a blazer. That oversize grandpa sweater? Perfection with leggings and vintage [...]
1.25 // blog & photog discovery: garance dore
Posted in blogs, discoveries, fashion, tagged fashion blogs, fashion photography, french, photography, style on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’d never heard of Garance Dore until today (forgive me for being clueless). I found her blog through another blog, which I found via another blog… you know how it is. Anyway, she’s a French photographer/fashion guru/etc… Nice photos & good read (in French or English).
garance [...]
1.25 // McQueen Pre-Fall 2009
Posted in designers, fashion, from the runway..., history, look du jour, tagged 1900s, accessories, alexander mcqueen, canes, dresses, gloves, hats, Marni, Pre-Fall 2009, Spring 2008, Victorian, Victorian style on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
…gorgeous, elegant, and more-than-slightly Victorian/old England, McQueen’s Pre-Fall ‘09 collection uses rich colours, luxurious material (of course), and intricate details to make one of my favorite Pre-Fall lines, ever. He also reintroduced the corset… sort of… although I really doubt anyone will actually take to wearing them again.
But the collection is still beautiful.
Love this colour [...]
1.25 // From NYLON mag… (agyness deyn)
Posted in celebrities, models, tagged agyness deyn, models, nylon, sao paulo on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Came across this little blip whilst perusing the NYLON blog section…
“The big news yesterday morning was that Agyness Deyn was walking her first show at Sao Paulo Fashion Week.
The big news yesterday evening was that Agyness Deyn was refusing to do any interviews before or after her first show at Sao Paulo Fashion Week.
She did [...]
1.24 // Milano
Posted in fashion, street style, tagged fashion, Milan, milan street style, photography, Sartorialist, street style, style on January 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From The Sartorialist:
Twiggy
Posted in celebrities, fashion, inspiration, models on January 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Came across this photo of Twiggy whilst researching the 60s for Spirit week next week…. my class is 60s. Woo!
Twiggy!
Not Twiggy, but a cool 60s dress. I might need to just find some sweet fabric and take the plunge and make one… the real trouble will be finding the right shoes.
~ r
1.23 // Trend: Belt it out
Posted in fashion, from the runway..., get the look, look du jour, shopping, trends, tagged Aquascutum, belts, Burberry, Burberry heel, dresses, Etsy, fashion, Fendi, floral dress, Forever21, get the look, jumpsuit, Marc Jacobs, Marios Schwab, men's style, shoes, shopping, Spring 2009, street style, style, temperley, TopShop, trends on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Haha I don’t know why I’ve been using cheesy titles… but whatever.
To the point: big belts around your waist – that’s high waisted, mind you – are a Thing now. Marc Jacobs & Fendi are the two most noted designers to sport the huge cinched waist look, but a myriad of others have sprung up [...]
1.22 // Moscow Street Style
Posted in fashion, from the runway..., street style, tagged AF Vandevorst, fashion, Moscow, Moscow fashion, Moscow street style, Russian style, Spring 2009, street style, style on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Since I’m in Michigan and it’s usually about -5 in winter (not counting the windchill), I like to see what people around the world are wearing to cope with their sub-zero temperatures… usually it has black and fur in some form or another…
Love her boots and – hey! – trench. Plaid is always a good [...]
1.22 // Business as usual… not
Posted in from the runway..., look du jour, politics on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, this is about politics/the world/news. (I can do a post on suits, if you wish…)
Just a few quick things before I take off…
Obama to Shut Guantánamo Site and C.I.A. Prisons
WASHINGTON — President Obama is expected to sign executive orders Thursday directing the Central Intelligence Agency to shut what remains of its network [...]
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