Ok, so I exaggerate a a little. The belts that were featured as part of Topshop's runway show at London Fashion Week are not quite serving platters, but of course, on those rail-thin runway models, they still looked as big as dinner plates! As ridiculous as they look, I'm even more concerned about how comfortable these things would be if you sit down. If that model in the picture were to take a seat, it seems like the top of the disc would cut right into her diaphragm. Ouch.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Would you like an entree with that belt?
Ok, so I exaggerate a a little. The belts that were featured as part of Topshop's runway show at London Fashion Week are not quite serving platters, but of course, on those rail-thin runway models, they still looked as big as dinner plates! As ridiculous as they look, I'm even more concerned about how comfortable these things would be if you sit down. If that model in the picture were to take a seat, it seems like the top of the disc would cut right into her diaphragm. Ouch.
Cartoon-inspired fashion
That's why I was pumped to see that designers have been using characters like Charlie Brown, Pebbles (from the Flintstones) and even Jem -- that bodacious, animated glam-rocker -- as inspiration.
So when you're looking for that new look this Spring, just think back to your childhood, and Saturday morning television, and go from there. I have the feeling good things will happen.
Stylishly swank in cyberspace - The Bar
None of the above! Because what you should be doing is relaxing during this Happy Hour with a Valentine's Day-inspired cocktail. TheBar.com is a new interactive site that introduces you to "Jack," the bartender who actually speaks to you from behind a swanky bar. His accent is a little weird, but it's fun to ask him to make you a drink. The site is built on the largest drinks database, so there probably isn't something that this Jack could mix up for you for Valentine's Day!
Shoes, not candy for Valentine's Day
Especially for those of you, like me, that are in relationships with "non-traditional" sorts who eschew candy and flowers, here's something you might have luck with: Sweetshoes. The box is decorated as if it was full of candy, but -- surprise! -- inside you'll find totally cute and delightfully trendy sneakers instead.
My favorite thing is that in the lower right-hand corner, small, official-looking text reads "Net Wt. 1 Pair." Hysterical.
Plus, chances are, the shoes will be a hit amongst even the most discerning connoisseurs.
Iqon is the MySpace of fashion
We've seen social shopping sites like ThisNext.com, Stylehive, and StyleFeeder, but now comes Iqon, which is less shopping and more about truly networking. The site launched this past week at London Fashion Week, and has been dubbed the "MySpace" of fashion, with "icons" like Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano available to help aspiring designers and fashionistas navigate the hairy world of fashion.
Where have all the Ginger Altoids gone?
It's been my experience that when a product suddenly disappears from the shelves, it's on the fast track towards being discontinued. I've contacted the folks at Altoids and so far I've heard nothing. Obviously, no news is probably bad news. But if you happen to find yourself at the grocery store over the next few days and you see my beloved Ginger Altoids, please leave a comment to let me know they still exist.
Chanel's Les Exclusifs hit the stores
Ina at Aromascope is a dedicated perfume lover and she hustled herself to the Chanel boutique to test out the scents (even bringing her own sample vials to take a few sprays home). She has created notes on each of the new scents such as the flowery Rue Cambon 31 and the grassy Bel Respiro but the overall takeaway is that the scents are amazing and definitely worth a sniff. Of Coromandel, the ambery Oriental one that I'm most eager to try (even though the heavier scents are often my downfall) , she says it was "instant mad love." Get thee to a Chanel boutique, stat.
Pantone predicts a spicy fall
[via How Magazine]
WWD gets an online make-over
Women's Wear Daily is fashion equivalent of the Oxford English Dictionary. Until recently, the online nexus of this major fashion publication was about as clunky and ugly as the free websites you used to be create with a Geocities account.
Thanks to massive face-lift, WWD.com has finally joined the rest of us in Web 2.0 -- or is this 3.0? I can never remember.
What has changed on the website?
1. The black background is now white/creme.
2. The fonts are readable and appealing.
3. Columns are clearly delineated.
4. The photographs are larger.
5. Ads are unobtrusive.
Good work, WWD.com! And you thought no one would notice...
Top ten worst Grammy outfits
Last evening, the music industry bigwigs got together to celebrate the latest and greatest in the record business. Unfortunately, latest and greatest can't be used to describe many of the outfits we saw last night at the Grammy's. It's hard to describe these style disasters in general terms, so I'll just go ahead and give you my picks for the Top Ten Worst Outfits.
1. Sting: I'm sure that performing live with your old band mates could get pretty hot. But I dare say that no amount of friction justifies a vest without a shirt. Sting, we know you're yoga hot, but even Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers could tell this look was lame.
2. Mary J. Blige's red jumpsuit: Mary J. changed outfits more often than most of us change our socks in a week, and while some of her decisions were spot on, the red halter jump suit was not. Wish she kept on her beige, belted gown for this number.
3. Jamie Foxx: You are the Foxx, we know that, but being the Foxx doesn't mean that you can dress like a waiter on Love Boat without raising a few eyebrows.
4. Shakira: Don't get me wrong, 3 out of 4 ain't bad, but when the offending one overwhelms the good ones, you can still find yourself on the list of Top Ten Worst dressed. Curls are tough, I understand, but teasing them up to Chaka Khan status is never the way to go.
5. Fergie: Had it been about six inches longer, this Badgley Mischka mini dress would have rocked the red carpet. But as it stands, Fergie-Ferg looks like she's wearing a cheap Victoria's Secret negligee with heels and diamonds.
6. Beyoncé: Yikes. Where you do even begin with that one? The fit? The wacked-out hem? The strangely gathered bodice? Anyway you slice it, this dress is a disaster.
7. Scarlett Johansson: The dress is bland, but passable. Her hair however is another matter entirely. I know that gentlemen prefer blonds, but I don't think that blanket phrase extends to include blonds with bad roots and unflatteringly light shades.
8. Nelly Furtado: Apparently, Nelly didn't get the memo about Bjork's Golden Globe dress disaster. White feathers with gold spangles might seem like a good idea in principle, but it always ends up making you look like a Vegas showgirl or a swan that has just been crowned queen.
9. John Mayer: Sneakers with a tuxedo isn't subversive -- it's just plain dumb. I'm embarrassed for you.
10. Paula Abdul: Three words: big, sparkly, bow. Let's hope she was drunk when she picked this one out.
Top ten worst Grammy outfits
Last evening, the music industry bigwigs got together to celebrate the latest and greatest in the record business. Unfortunately, latest and greatest can't be used to describe many of the outfits we saw last night at the Grammy's. It's hard to describe these style disasters in general terms, so I'll just go ahead and give you my picks for the Top Ten Worst Outfits.
1. Sting: I'm sure that performing live with your old band mates could get pretty hot. But I dare say that no amount of friction justifies a vest without a shirt. Sting, we know you're yoga hot, but even Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers could tell this look was lame.
2. Mary J. Blige's red jumpsuit: Mary J. changed outfits more often than most of us change our socks in a week, and while some of her decisions were spot on, the red halter jump suit was not. Wish she kept on her beige, belted gown for this number.
3. Jamie Foxx: You are the Foxx, we know that, but being the Foxx doesn't mean that you can dress like a waiter on Love Boat without raising a few eyebrows.
4. Shakira: Don't get me wrong, 3 out of 4 ain't bad, but when the offending one overwhelms the good ones, you can still find yourself on the list of Top Ten Worst dressed. Curls are tough, I understand, but teasing them up to Chaka Khan status is never the way to go.
5. Fergie: Had it been about six inches longer, this Badgley Mischka mini dress would have rocked the red carpet. But as it stands, Fergie-Ferg looks like she's wearing a cheap Victoria's Secret negligee with heels and diamonds.
6. Beyoncé: Yikes. Where you do even begin with that one? The fit? The wacked-out hem? The strangely gathered bodice? Anyway you slice it, this dress is a disaster.
7. Scarlett Johansson: The dress is bland, but passable. Her hair however is another matter entirely. I know that gentlemen prefer blonds, but I don't think that blanket phrase extends to include blonds with bad roots and unflatteringly light shades.
8. Nelly Furtado: Apparently, Nelly didn't get the memo about Bjork's Golden Globe dress disaster. White feathers with gold spangles might seem like a good idea in principle, but it always ends up making you look like a Vegas showgirl or a swan that has just been crowned queen.
9. John Mayer: Sneakers with a tuxedo isn't subversive -- it's just plain dumb. I'm embarrassed for you.
10. Paula Abdul: Three words: big, sparkly, bow. Let's hope she was drunk when she picked this one out.
Tokidoki necklaces make my inner 8-year-old squeal
Necklaces are all $36.
[via: notcot]
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