color, blocked

Where I live, there's snow on the ground. The only thing that gives me hope for pleasant weather is looking at bright colors and loud prints. This spring, we can look forward to the trend that keeps going strong every year: colorblock! Personally, I love this trend because there are no rules. Anything goes with colorblocking, and the bolder, the better with this one. 

The inspiration: Louis Vuitton Spring 2011

 Jil Sander Spring 2011

 

 

 

3.) Cooperative Platform Square Heel   4.) Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2011  5.) Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Tote  6, 7, 9.) German Vogue editorial  8.) American Vogue editorial  9.) Christian Louboutin heels  10.) Christian Dior runway makeup  11.) Dee-Lite's "Groove is in the Heart" video  13.) Nicole Richie in Lucky magazine

so this is christmas...

For those of you who celebrate it, Happy Christmas!!

1.) American Vogue holiday editorial   2.) Winona Ryder in Edward Scissorhands  3.) Jessica Stam in Italian Vogue    4.) Holiday display at Chanel boutique  5.) Holiday display at Louis Vuitton, 5th Avenue  6.) The Nightmare Before Christmas   7.) Russian Vogue editorial   8-10.) Caroline Trentini in Vogue UK Snow Queen editorial   11.) Kill Bill, Volume 1

dolce and gabbana spring 2011

Talk about a summer blockbuster with an all-star cast. The titans of the modeling world were in full-force at Dolce and Gabbana, including my hometown hero, Samantha Gradoville (interview someday, perhaps? Lemme talk to her dad and see what I can do). As though they were exiting heaven, all ladies began the show dressed in head-to-toe white, which was so elegant and summery.

The attention immediately turned to Victoria's Secret model, Alessandria Ambrosio, who juxtaposed the purity with an all-black ensemble. She came back a second time donning another black look, which I have to say, was absolutely beautiful on her.

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Just to show that, no, they're not totally innocent, a little bit of leopard was included. One of the dresses was a lace-leopard fusion mixing the two trends in one. The only other print was a greenish floral. This was a highly-wearable collection that was kept simple with two main colors and two prints. The way in which they married the prints and the lace was lovely. I imagine I would enjoy mixing the leopard pieces with the floral as well. 

It says a lot about a designer (or in this case, two) when they are able to book most of the greats, past and present. Dolce and Gabbana continues to establish their dominance in the fashion world, and they have the gorgeous designs to back them up. 

photos: style.com

wtf?

So because I've bought maybe two things from there in my life, I receive the Express catalog at my house. I flipped through it (just because Caroline Trentini is one of their models), and discovered that Jessica Stam is the face of their new fragrance.

I love Jessica Stam. She is my favorite model. However, I do not like Express. It's essentially really tacky workwear (where can I find work pants with GLITTER on them! Oooh!). I cannot stand the whole vibe of the store. It tries to be really cutting-edge and trendy, but in reality, it's super lame and cheesy. Even their basics, which is probably all I've bought, tend to be kind of slutty.

I do not know how I feel about this. Jessica is definitely way too cool for Express, and so is Caroline for that matter. I guess sometimes it just comes down to money. Money sucks.

For the sake of not sounding completely negative: she looks great!


xox, jessica