Friday, October 26, 2007

Picture postcard: goodbye internet

Image courtesy of Fak! (their exclamation mark, not just me being overexcited)
Dear Steve,
Greetings from the floor of my living room! I am surrounded by boxes with my life (well, mostly my plates) packed in them. Moving at last! This does of course mean that I will be without proper internet access for an unknown period of time, but never fear as I shall try to comment/take over other people's computers.
Anyway, back to the pic. I (of course) really like this lovely, casual androgynous look. It's the kind of outfit you make up of stuff you haven't worn or thought about in ages, then realise that it looks pretty good and, hey, I should wear this hat more often. That bag is wicked too and so DIY-able. Mostly, though, I just wanted to draw your attention to this website. I think it's Ukranian, though correct me if I'm wrong. while some of the outfits are a little outlandish for me, I just love the photos. Also, I love the fact that it puts the total cost of the outfit... I get a bit jaded with certain street style sites that only seem to show people dressed in expensive labels (or blatently expensive vintage) .
Oh, I just remembered a question I meant to ask you. Do men compliment other men on their clothes or is it just not done? I'm always telling random women that I like their shoes or their top or whatever, but always hesitate to do the same to men. Agony aunt, help me!
EJ


Hello there EJ,

It's saturday Morning and I'm in a funny moody. I'm so pleased that I'm not at work but then I've lost my gf for 10 days which also means that I've got no internet access either. So the next few days (other than arranging the internet for my own home) will include frequent trips to the internet cafe down the road. I hate those places! Anyway, back to your post. I've not come across this site before but it's cool. I like how it contains many facets that other street style blogs just don't offer. Such as the elaboration of the outfit and the various shots of key components of it. I love the case that your chap is holding and I agree that it would be fun to create something like this. My instant favourite on the site was this chap who is doing a fairly common look within the realms of Brick Lane and Shoreditch but is doing it really well. This chap would certainly be snapped by the likes of facehunter. He seems to possess something though that many others featured on the styleblogs that I regularly consult. Yes the squash racket case is a little unnecessary but I like the style conscious humour of this outfit. Most of all i love the tie and the contrasting autumnal tone of the entire thing. Good find EJ!

Now onto your agony aunt query. As your well informed Agony Aunt I can tell you that quite a few men do comment on each others style but the level of dialogue contained within this conversation can range from 'Nice shirt' to a lengthy discussion about rare trainers (which I have done after a few drinks). I'm not sure how many men would discuss this with random men though, I'm a little shy about it personally, I normally just look and admire. Overall, the style dialogue between the majority of men is nowhere near the levels of that between the majority of women and I'm not sure that it ever will, at least not in my lifetime. Unless of course I succeed in revolutionising how men think about clothes. I do think though that more men are thinking about clothes and of course thought leads to discussion (well hopefully). It's a little too early for this pseudo-social science exploratory investigation as I've not even had a Lady Grey this morning. It is an interesting question though and I'd like to open it up the readers...because amazingly we have readers now. What do you think J, Dustcakeboy, Stephen and friends?

Time for tea. Much love

Steve xxx

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore in Mario Testino's "Let Me In"

It has been said the avid magazine readers are likely familiar with Mario Testino's work. He is an amazing photographer to the celebrities and contributes regularly to famous fashion magazines such as Vanity Fair and Vogue. His new book, Let Me In, consists of amazing photos he has taken throughout his career, along with those he has taken on the sidelines of photo shoots, capturing celebrity subjects in their natural states. One of the best pictures made it as the cover: Demi Moore putting lipstick on hubby Ashton Kutcher - sexy, voyeuristic, and kinda weird (in a good way).


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Frederick’s of Hollywood 2008 Spring Collection

The Frederick’s of Hollywood 2008 Spring Collection fashion show was held at the Hollywood Palladium last October 24. The show unveiled a starry display of celebrities. Jessica Simpson, Amanda Bynes, High School Musical and real-life lovebirds Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Amanda Bynes, Kirsten Bell, Bai Ling, and Ashley Olsen were among the few celebrities that attended the show.

Check out what happened during the show...









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Thursday, October 25, 2007

Rant Alert: Menswear Designer of the Year

Can Carri Munden be one of the finalists for Menswear Designer of the Year? Can a brand that has been described as Cartoon Couture be taken seriously? I read this on FUK and I just hoped my eyes were playing tricks on me so I closed down computer went out to work and then came back only to read the very same thing! I've never really taken this designer seriously myself, gaudy colours and patterns; nothing else, this is a fad at best. A fashion that accompanied the rise of Nu-Rave (I can't believe I even wrote that because the music scene doesn't even exist...I even like a lot of it!). I can see how for some London natives who crave neon colors, cartoon imagery, and outlandish graphics whilst listening to dance and electro (which I do myself but see no reason in having to wear such things!) this is an attractive label but outside of this novelty world, no.


"Cassette Playa has a great approach to colour which I really respect and Carri's clothes really form and reflect that air of excitement flooding through London's young creative scene" - Nicola Formichetti (Executive Menswear Editor, Dazed & Confused and Another Man)....I concede that it could be seen (as Formichetti does) as refreshing in some way; an exciting, innovative approach to Menswear (which can be a tad on the safe side) but it's not for me and its not for most men. What do you think?


Regardless it should certainly not be considered for Designer of the Year accolades and sit alongside the likes of Bailey and McQueen. If you are not aware of the label just click onto the website and you will instantly see how annoying it all is! I just hope Bailey wins. Surely he HAS to and Cassette Playa can have the continued support of Sega stalwarts.

Vs

Sonic

I was always more of a Nintendo kind of girl.

Jeweled Clutches!

Ay mami! I've been sitting on this topic for so long my ass hurts. No excuses! Post time! So many jeweled clutches, so few occassions to use a jeweled clutch!

Let's start with the completely unattainable ones, shall we?

($1890, Devi Kroell, Net-a-Porter.com)
Amazing. Too bad Devi Kroell didn't feature any of these in her Target collection.


($2,495, Leiber, Neiman Marcus)
A piece of art, I tell you! Sadly, just a few thou outta my tax bracket.


($580, Burberry, Net-a-Porter.com)
Oh mah stars. Love the geometrical designzorz.



($1255, Burberry)
Ah... Burberry. You tease, you! So close yet so far away.



($98, Steve Madden, Macys)
Oh Steve Madden. You make lovin' fun!


Not bad atall. I like the different jewel types.



($28, Lulus)
Super cute, and I love the zipper pocket on the back! Lulus done does it again!



($45, Shopintuition.com)
Easy peasy! Love the purple one.



($38 Buy It Now, eBay)
OMG. LOVE. Need. Might... buy. But I already have a green clutch. But can you EVER have enough green clutches, I ask?


($133, Dazeddorothy.co.uk)
I can't decide if this is cute or a mini trainwreck... like, not a complete wreck, but more of a derailment.


($55, Betsey Johnson, Amazon)
I've blogged about this before, and now I'm blogging 'bout it again because I still want it. Wah!




($33, Asos.com)
Love love love. And no, it's not jeweled -- technically it's "plated," -- but it's close enough.


No, it's not a clutch, but it is jeweled, and it IS ridiculous, and I DO love it.

Victoria la bucatarie

Am gasit pe youtube un filmulet foarte amuzant cu Victoria Beckham facand sau, mai bine spus, incercand sa prepare o placinta cu mere. Enjoy it!

Elizabeth and James

Elizabeth and James este noua colectie lansata de gemenele Olsen in colaborare cu Jane Siskin. Colectia are o linie mai sport si preturi rezonabile, intre 40$ si 450$. Fetele s-au implicat personal in crearea fiecarui model si alegerea imprimeurilor, materialelor, a nasturilor.
Mary-Kate si Ashley lucreaza deja la colectia de primavara.




credit foto:neiman marcus