1970s:
Where do I start? How about I make a list of the words that come to mind: Hot pants! Platform shoes, jeans, bell bottoms, polyester, mini skirts, maxi skirts, Yves Saint Laurent, Charlie’s Angels, disco fever, cat suits, trouser suits, custom t-shirts, three piece suits, and the list can go on…
This is the decade in which my mother was in her twenties and when I was born. I have seen the pictures, and I have fit into her old clothes that still have a special place in her walk-in closet. I definitely like the whole ‘boho’ look that came out of the late 1960s and 1970s and admit to owning many clothes in that style, but I cannot imagine living during this decade. I’ll leave that look to Sienna Miller and Kate Moss.
June 15th, 2010 in
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These are the decades I belong in fashion-wise. Most of my favorite movies and style icons came out of these decades. I consider the 1950s and 1960s to be the most classic periods in fashion and the majority of the styles are still mimicked today.
The best style that came out of this era in my opinion was the pencil skirt/suit. They were tight, sexy and brought an extremely feminine touch to a more masculine look. Style icons of this decade included Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren, and Elizabeth Taylor to name just a few.
The 1950s revolutionized the poodle skirt and leather jackets…you know…because Grease is the word.
In 1961, my favorite movie of all time was made Breakfast at Tiffany’s. I remember the first time I saw the movie; I was just a child of maybe 7 or 8 years old. I was in awe of Audrey’s character Holly Golightly. I think I pretty much wanted to be her, (how worried my parents must have been for me, wanting to be a call girl and get $50 for the powder room). Her style and beauty was nothing less than perfect to me.
Click here to see the style icons of the 1960s
Venus Williams sure made a lot of eyebrows raise with the tennis outfit she already wore two times (last Sunday and Wednesday) during the French Open. The black lace corset with red trimmings did not look at all like it belonged on the court. Seriously, I’m all for fashion and looking sexy when you want to but I have to agree that her outfit just looks inappropriate. When I watch her tennis matches I want to see her play and not have to wonder what in the world she was thinking!
Apparently though what she was thinking is that lace should be a staple in tennis fashion. According to Venus, “Lace has never been done before in tennis, and I’ve been wanting to do it for a long time.” Ok. I have nothing against lace but don’t she shouldn’t be surprised if they rip as she dives for the ball. Furthermore it wasn’t just that it was lace but it was a corset and looking at her picture it is no wonder she won the match because Arantxa Parra Santonja would have been totally distracted by what looked like her butt. As for that all Venus actually did decide to go for that effect. In her press conference she also said, “”It’s really all about the illusion. What’s the point of wearing lace when there’s just black under? The illusion of just having bare skin is definitely, for me, a lot more beautiful.”
Oh Venus. You are indeed beautiful like the goddess that shares your name and I can only wish my muscles were as toned as yours, but please you can be beautiful, fashionable and appropriate at the same time. Let’s just hope for her competitions’ sake that she dresses better next time. At least we know that as a strategy, it works!
Hermes lovers be prepared for change.
Jean Paul Gaultier, artistic director of Hermes International SCA’s women’s ready-to-wear unit, is leaving to concentrate on his own label after working for Hermes for the past seven years. He will be showing the last collection he will be making for Hermes in October for the 2011 Summer-Spring collection. The fashion house is going to replace Gaultier with Cristophe Lemaire who has been Lacoste’s artistic director since 2001.
The split is said to be an amicable with Gaultier quoted as saying that it “has been a marvelous adventure which has allowed me to learn about a new ’savoir faire’.” In a statement released by Hermes International they said that they are “deeply grateful to Jean Paul Gaultier for his outstanding creative contribution during these past seven years.” Grateful or not, in fashion business is business and I guess Hermes knew that they just needed some new blood to take their apparel section to the next level.
Hermes has also releases a statement saying that they will continue to have a relationship with Jean Paul Gaultier since they currently have a 45% stake on the designer’s own label and have no plans of selling their share anytime soon. According to fashionista, Steff Yotka, Hermes’ actions indicate the opposite of that statement and that Jean Paul Gaultier’s label might suffer setbacks, even go bankrupt, like Christian Lacroix did after he left Pucci in 2005, if some other fashion conglomerate doesn’t swoop in to help him bankroll his label. For now that is all just speculation and with more time in his hands we can hope to see even better things from Jean Paul Gaultier’s label by winter.
Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham are the newest faces of LG’s mobile phones. Being fans of the two fashion icons I was sucked into taking the “2 Phones 2 Personalities” quiz on LG’s facebook page. As the title of the post states the quiz revealed that I am 83% Eva Longoria, which is quite dead on in terms of personality. However, when it comes to fashion I do have to say I like Victoria Beckham better, maybe because I will never ever fit into the super tight jeans she loves to wear.
In support of LG’s fashion phones the two friends appeared in LG’s Fashion Touch event looking as pretty as only the two can be. The two looked like they were have lots of fun and were really game about being photographed together. As usual, I loved Victoria’s dress way better with Eva Longoria looking just a tad bit frumpy beside her. When it comes to make up though Eva Longoria wins hands down because Victoria looks like her eyeliner got smudged, which I’m sure wasn’t the case.
As for LG’s phone Eva Longoria’s pick, the Rumor Touch, wins hand down in terms of functionality but I do like squares so Victoria Beckham’s pick, the Lotus Elite, wins in terms of style. I do love squares so much that in fact I’m still attached to my fat iPod nano. Beat that! Now I’m thinking that the Lotus Elite might just be the perfect match for that…
Dressing up in Disney costumes is not just for Halloween. In fact Disney’s Alice in Wonderland has such intriguing costumes that it will be showcased at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) gallery in Losa Angeles from May 27 to June 1, 2010. No doubt the exhibit is a a publicity gimmick to get more people interested in buying a Blu-Ray and DVD copy of the movie, which will be out on June 1. As a publicity gimmick though this one sure is cool, interesting and totally captures the imagination.
The exhibit will have three sections with the first section showing the actual costumes used in the movie, the second one showing modernized version of Alice in Wonderland-inspired everyday clothing, and the third one showing Alice-inspired gowns created by FIDM designers. The costume that I would personally be most interested in seeing is Helena Bonham Carter’s Red Queen dress (will her hairpiece be there as well?). I know Alice’s gown must be divine in real-life but it just hold much less interest to mean in terms of detailing. The Madd Hatter’s hat will also be shown as well as his costumer, which means that movie fans will surely be thrilled with the exhibit since they can see the actual stuff used in the movie. In my opnion though fashionistas and designers will probably be even more thrilled to see the Alice-inspired creations. The modernized Wonderland clothes that will be exhibited were created by highly recognizable names like Avril Lavigne and Tom Binns. It will be a mish mash of established designers and amateur celebrity designers.
From the time the miners of old donned their super sturdy jeans, denim sure has come a long way. Nowadays ask anyone you meet if they have anything made of denim in their closet and you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who’ll say no.
This summer denim is considered to be one of the top fashion trends. You’ll see everything made of denim for this season’s clothing line and denim accessories galore. Fashion icons have also been spotted wearing everything from white denim jeans to the coolest denim-strapped shoes. Below are just some of the ways you can wear denim this summer and come out feeling cool while looking hot.
Denim shorts – Its summer and short shorts are the staple wear for many. You’ll find great denim shorts from almost any label. Take your pick!
Boyfriend Jeans – Relaxed, comfy and very versatile. Jeans from Banana Republic.
Footwear – A hint of denim is all you need to make your outfit pop. Pear these espadrille wedges from Old Navy with your boyfriend jeans or with a denim bag. It’s all in the accessories!
Denim bag – So many to choose from but I’m loving this rope bag from Mango. Shouts beach to me!
Rompers – The rompers on the left is from Hilfiger and it sure shouts summer! You can also fake the denim because the one on the right is actually made of 100% cotton (from GAP).
May 11th, 2010 in
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As the season changes so do our wardrobe. The one thing that stays constant year round and year after year is our skin. Whatever your fashion sense may be you can be sure that healthy looking skin is and always be in fashion. With summer already we can expect more skin to show so that it is even more important that we get to make it look its best.
Here are a few tips to make sure that you have skin that is summer ready:
Hydrate – There’s nothing worse than dry and tired looking skin. Keep yourself hydrated and drink lots of water to keep your skin looking fresh all day. It won’t only help your skin it will also ensure that you don’t get a heat stroke in this heat! Need a quick boost for your face? Keep a mister handy and spray some on your skin when you get too hot.
SPF – Choose products with the high SPFs. This goes not only for sunscreens but facial creams, lip gloss, and even your clothes. You can get great fashionable summer wear (from hats to dresses and shirts) with built in SPF online. Remember a great tan is really nice but better safe than sorry. SO wear sunscreen and don’t stay under the sun for too long.
Hair – A full body wax is one of the best ways to go if you want smooth looking skin this summer but if you just opt to shave make sure you do it the right way. Always use a good shaving lotion for your legs and I find that men’s razors usually give a closer shave for the legs.
Exfoliate – Get a glowing and smoother look by exfoliating your skin before heading out for the beach. Exfoliating several times a week will ensure a clearer skin. You can buy a body scrub or just use your very own homemade scrub. Top ingredients for making homemade exfoliating scrubs include oatmeal (good for dry skin), papaya (good for skin whitening), crushed almonds (not for sensitive skin), coffee (anti-cellulite and varicose veins), and table salt (detox properties).
Now that you know how to get that clear glowing skin, it’s time to put on your best bikini and head to the beach!
Last Monday night saw the big stars flocking to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2010 Costume Gala as it does every single year. This year was no exception, and with the theme being “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity” it sure looked like the A-listers focused pretty much on the keyword of the night “fashion”. I guess at least, if nothing else, American women can say that they are fashionable.
The exclusive event with 700 guests showed stars walking the red carpet with wearing big name designers like Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Valentino, Diane Von Furstenberg, etc. Of course the gowns and suits were gorgeous though no one really bothers much to ask about the suits. WHat really stood out for me though was Gwen Stefani’s gown, which is actually her own design. It’s one thing to wear something great and quite another to have taste so great you can create something red carpet worthy. Props to Gwen!
Another stand out for the night, simply because of the label is Jessica Alba with her gown from GAP. You got that! GAP! Who knew GAP had something red carpet worthy? The gown was of designed for Sophie Theallet for GAP so don’t go sashaying in any GAP store and expect to get one RTW.
Some of the other stars that showed up dressed to kill included Sarah Jessica Parker, Emma Watson, Zoe Saldana, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, Giselle Bundchen, Sienna Miller and Kristen Stewart.
Oh and lets not forget Katy Perry since no one can miss her with her (literally) glowing white gown with LED lights inserted all around. Now that makes for a shining star.
April 21st, 2010 in
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Grace Kelly stands for a lot of things for different people. There is one thing that we can all agree on, though, and that is Grace Kelly as the ultimate representation of fashion. She had her own sense of fashion, which was admired and envied by countless people from all over the world.
Today, she is being honored at an exhibit in London, which showcases her astounding wardrobe. The exhibit is being held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Tonic tells us more:
With 40 of her iconic dresses on display and cabinets of shoes, bags, sunglasses and jewelry, the exhibit opened to rave reviews this weekend in the capital.
Paying tribute to her life as an Oscar-winning actress, highlights include the grey and pink silk chiffon dress embroidered with roses, which she wore in the famous dancing scene with Frank Sinatra in High Society (MGM later gave the dress to her and she wore it several times to various events) as well as outfits from the many Hitchcock films she starred in.
Indeed, Grace Kelly’s life is more than a fairy tale come true. From a Hollywood actress to a princess to a philanthropist – she has shown the world that dreams can become reality. And, she showed it with such grace (no pun intended). Not many people can be compared to Grace Kelly, as she continues to be admired – even revered – decades after her prime.
If you are in the vicinity, this is one exhibit that you absolutely cannot miss!
