Lady Gaga x Thierry Mugler

"Mugler women will EAT you!"

-Lady Gaga

Shoulder SWAG

Tommy Ton- LFW 2011

Tommy Ton- MFW 2011

Tommy Ton- PFW 2011

                                                                                                                               

My Current Obsession

Bag: FOSSIL

Transport in STYLE

-L

Tom Ford: "Designer of the Decade"

"… about your Grandmother’s dress – charming story.  As for my designs – the ones that I’m doing now, and some of what I did for Gucci – I want to believe that for someone a piece will be so special that they will save it, send it to their daughter, their granddaughter.  And perhaps, after 60 years, someone will say: “It was my grandmother’s!” And someone else will say, “My God! How beautiful! “… I want my clothes to be beautiful. I want to create interesting pieces that are not thrown away and stored.  That’s why my clothes are expensive. I try to create things that I can be proud of.  And I hope one day, sixty years later, someone will come to work and say, “this dress used to be my grandmother’s” or “this suit was my grandfather’s.” That is the power of fashion." -Tom Ford
(Courtesy of GQ Russia)

 Ford is an impeccable craftsman who has been in the business for years. His appointments to Gucci and YSL (1994-2004)  catapulted both houses back into the mainstream. I, Personally love his formal wear.  When it comes to attire for black-tie soirees, there is no other label that comes close. I just go weak in the knees for a well-tailored suit with STRONG peak lapels. Hands down- He just knows how to dress a man! 

First, he was named “International Man of the Year” at the GQ/HUGO BOSS Man of the Year Awards which were held in Moscow on September 21st, 2011. Now, GQ Russia has named Ford "Designer of the Decade". He is being honored in a special October 2011 Collectors edition of the magazine with photography by Nigel Parry.

BRAVO MR. FORD
-L

80's- oh yeah~

" What u talkin' 'bout, Wilis".

 One statement about the influential 80's is either you hate it or love it.  For myself personally I love it.  It was the era of finding oneself, crazy was another word for normal, and on top of that who can forget the tights, men with make up, homo-like scenes from Top-Gun starring Tom Cruise & Val Kilmer, cross-dressers, etc.

My mere obsession right now is sequin dresses with an 80's influence.  Once a upon time, I saw a ivory sequin dress and it has haunted me since I parted my ways.  I am on a mission to once again find it-till we meet again love.   

 

This dress has a gorgeous back to it, but I'm not loving the front.  Still beautiful.

Most people that I know would be too afraid to wear this much material on their bodies.  More or less, rock it, but I think accentuates the body because of the weight of the sequins and form fitting the cut of these dresses have to be.  I will call this my 'Diva Dress'. Damn right.

"Diva Dress"

 You can find these dresses on Esty.com 

au revoir x

Rocket science behind hair braids

For those who know me, I have my locks either up or in a braid most of the time. 

"How did you do that?"

"I can't do that myself!"

Well instead of awing at someone for 'how to' tend to your own mane.  Here is a informational how-to video of a girl that I love to watch, Hailey.  Now please keep in mind, the days of YouTube is fairly new to me so when I tried to learn how to braid my own hair-I had to follow instructional text instead of visual examples which is easier!!

No matter what occasion/season/trend a effortlessly braided hair is essential. 

 

au revoir  x

Season of CHANGE

Fall Inspirations

I went for a hike yesterday, and I was taken back by the beauty of nature during this time of year. One thing in particular that I loved was the visibility and rawness of the tree trunk roots throughout the trail. They added a sense of enigmatic darkness, which contributed to the surrounding beauty.

Growth/Vitality/LIFE

-L

Fall 2011 - 90 degrees please.

I came across Elle's 'Fall 2011 Trends' and this caught my eye: Bold, linear lines!  This is especially perfect for individuals who have a ruler shaped body like myself, which will elongate/lengthen those legs of yours.  Slimming & perfect for all shapes and sizes, but I would try to stay away from too many intricate endless lines because your canvas will then become a endless perspective of never ending of a 'whole alotta nothing'. 

Now we know who is the father of angles: Yves Saint Laurent, one and only.

I can't help but see Piet Mondrian's piece, Broadway Boogie Woogie

Anyway for those who adore cardigans, Cynthia Rowley's Fall collection is a must have or worthy of a look.

au revoir x

For more details of Elle's Fall Trend click here

Lets meet the materials

Wish List: Crocodile messenger bag

Michael Kors Spring 2012

Alexander McQueen: Vissionary

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Last month, I was fortunate enough to visit the Costume Institute Gala's presentation of "Alexander McQueen's: Savage Beauty" exhibit at the MET. I was left speechless. McQueen was a Visionary, and his work was both eclectic and beautiful in very different ways. The show, which features approx 100 garments and 70 accessories from the McQueen archives as well as private collections, traces the designer's work from his post-graduate collection in 1992 (based on the legend of Jack the Ripper), through his time as creative director of Givenchy. Over 660,000 visitors viewed the exhibition during its run from early may to August 7th, making it the most-viewed show since 1946.

"I find beauty in the grotesque, like most artists. I have to force people to look at things."

-Alexander McQueen

Top 10 Fall essentials

Bottega Veneta/Gianfranco Ferré/Prada

 

Fall is Here, and so are my 10 ESSENTIALS for the season:

10.Duffel Bag

9. Gloves

8. Loafers

7. Argyle Socks

6. Dark Pants

5.   V-Neck Sweaters

4. Henleys

3. Cardigans

2. Scarves

1. Blazer/ Sport Coats

Fall can be a time of change and renewal. The change of weather, and the emergence of winter is drawing near. For this reason, we tend to be attracted to dark/neutral tones that reflect the surroundings, and our mood as we transition into another season. 

-L

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