7 LUXURY LOOKS FROM BERGDORF GOODMAN

  So I love great styling, and I must say kudos to whoever styles the e-commerce for Bergdorf Goodman because they do a phenomenal job translating themes into everyday looks. Below are my top 7 luxury looks from the only store in the world, Bergdorf Goodman.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BEADED PEPLUM TOP WITH CROPPED SKINNY JEANS - $2705 TOTAL

here, there, EVERYWHERE

1.

- Pixie Lott wore this very fun and flirty black Paula Ke dress to a GQ party in London. Very quirky eyeshadow choice here.

2.

- Dolce & Gabbana had a great event at FNO NYC this year with their "Passion Duo's" , in which pairs of celebrities sang classic tunes, in adition to customized t-shirts and makeup. I GOT A PERSONAL INVITE IN MY EMAIL ARGHHHHHH I WAS AT SCHOOL THAT DAY SO I JUST WENT STRAIGHT HOME! I WILL BE THERE NEXT YEAR D&G PR!

3.

CONGRATS to A by Andrea Barna, now under Bijoux Drive International, a worldwide costume jewlery and accessories house. To celebrate, everything on their online store is 40 percent off so GO CRAZY!

http://www.abyandreabarna.net/

(images via Paula Ke and Dolce & Gabbana)

like a virgin.

[IMAGES VIA VOGUE.COM ]

VOGUE PARIS JUNE JULY.

SOOOO sorry I haven't been updating! I've been job hunting like CRAZY (obviously internships don't pay) and finishing up the semester, so when schools totally over I'll be back on my daily posting. In the meantime, enjoy this June/July Vogue Paris cover, which I really like, but is it me or is Carine getting a bit more commercial with the covers? Trying to prove a point maybe? Either way, Kate Moss looks so soft, and the Dolce & Gabanna  contrast nicely with the ocean.

[image via Fashion Copius]

changes. dolce & gabbana

 The last two seaosns for Dolce and Gabbana were OBVIOUSLY a "back to the roots" approach to their collections. Its italian, sensual not sexual, and very much more realistic instead of fantasy. HOWEVER. Those words all spell boredom for me, and I will show you why.
  What Dolce and Gabbana did by changing the whole house aesthetics up in the mid 2000's  by removing the cliche 90's sexiness, and working around the woman's body,  ABSOLUTELY WORKED for the house. The clothes evoked a new hourglass shape that was manipulated season after season with the inspiration ( which was ALWAYS clear and played a big part in the collection, which is one key element I look for in collections, a THEME ). The woman was always strong and goddess-like, and it was always one of my most anticipated shows to watch. This is by far, the BEST collection from them, I've lost count of how many times I've watched this video.




What Dolce & Gabbana has done in the last 2 seasons is gone in a more traditional route, implementing more abstractly sensual clothing, with the normal tricks ( lace, floral, visible undergarments, looser skirts ) and taking away the houses previous ideas ( sexual feeling, corsets, hourglass shapes, tight tailoring on all pieces, strapless pieces, glamour).

All I gotta say is...I miss the seemingly already old Dolce & Gabbana.


[images via Style.com]

birthday list.

  So, my birthday is on Wednesday, and aside from my birthday party on friday which includes a fashion show, I decided to compile a list of all the things I want. WOOO!

SWEEDISH FISH!

SOUR PATCH KIDS!!!!

JANUARY- MARCH ISSUES OF ITALIAN VOGUE, FRENCH VOGUE, AMERICAN VOGUE, W MAGAZINE, V MAGAZINE,  INTERVIEW MAGAZINE, I-D MAGAZINE AND THE FIRST ISSUE OF VOGUE TURKEY!

THIS BALENCIAGA MENS JACKET!!!!!!!

THIS THIS THIS THIS AND THIS FROM TOPMAN!

THIS  JACKET FROM EMPORIO ARMANI!

THIS SHIRT FROM DOLCE & GABBANA!

THESE BOOTS FROM PRADA!

THIS DSQUARED2 CAMPING JACKET WITH VEST!

THIS DIESEL BLACK GOLD JACKET!

THIS WHOLE DIOR HOMME OUTFIT!


metallicmarker11@gmail.com *hint hint

grammy power.

  Obviously during the Grammys, some people totally hit the nail on the coffin, while others completley missed it and fell through. I took a while to post my take to really evaluate what the stars were wearing, and if it was a right fit.

Being that this is Armani Prive its amazing, but I would MUCH rather prefer a more simple Amani dress for Gaga. I think her outrageous style is getting really old now, and designers shouldn't be so quick to cater to her attention seeking style.

I said this many times about Rihannas dress,( Elie Saab Haute Couture) it was amazing, and a perfect fit for her, but I just there was a little less of the feathers surrounding her neck. Also, the jewelry coating her hands wasn't necessary.

This Kaufman Franco piece on Taylor Swift kept my attention al night. The cut  around the bust is so graphic, and the shimmer of the fabric makes me feel as if im looking into outer space. Great dress.

AMAZING Dolce & Gabbana dress on Keri Hilson. It's so classy, and the jewled belt just ads a little flash to the cream color.

click here to view more Grammy fashion.

[images via Stlyle.com]

from mens fashion week to there is MOTHERFUCKING COLOR in the HAUS

  So, it is day 2? Or day 3 of Mens F/W 2010 fashion week and the 1st show I stumbled upon was Dolce & Gabbana. I don't really know what to think of it, because color is ESSENTIAL for me to even look at a collection. The collection had no color, a ton of knits, very little jeans ( which was very interesting because it seems to be a staple of theirs) and a gloomy inspiration, the foreign film BARRIA. Dissecting the outfits, there were some pieces that were saving graces.

 The jeans on the left are VERY different, I like them A LOT. However, its one of those pieces that only go with this collection, very hard to mix with anything else. The jacket on the left is nice too.

I HATE vests. Especially the way people wear them now, but the way the vest is styled here is an exception. The outfit on the right goes nicely with the T-shirt. On the other hand, yesterday was the Golden Globes, and aside from the Dolce & Gabbana doom and gloom, stars decided to wear very colorful and bright couture and RTW gowns.

YAY FOR CHRISTIAN SIRIANO! Is this his first time getting his piece on the red carpet? Either way its really beautiful,  defintley caught my eye. Also, I love the shape of the Zac Posen dress on the right.

The oversized ruffles on the Valentino piece on the right actually work without looking too messy, and the Bottega Ventta dress  looks great on Sandra Bullock. Seems like the red carpet will have to provide color, while the runways provide moodiness.

[images via Style.com and GQ.com]

she wolf fashion

so obviously as I am typing this post, im listening to "She Wolf" by Shakira. i'm thinking it would be pretty awesome if someone made a "She Wolf" collection.  but what exactly is a "She Wolf" ? and what exactly would "she" wear? well im thinking sexy, body consious, tight, detailed, pieces, that reveal enough skin to make you look twice, but not enough to make your eyes roll back. letting you know "i can be naked if you want me to " (insert purr noise). similar to Versace S/S 2010. but minus all the techno print. more like this.

Balmain S/S 2010

Lanvin S/S 2010

Givenchy S/S 2010

Marc Jacobs S/S 2010

Gareth Pugh S/S 2010

Dolce & Gabanna S/S 2010

Emilio Pucci S/S 2010

and heres the video for additional refrence

This woman is half naked, sexy,powerful and hungry for MAN!

am i spotting a trend?

and will the She Wolf grab her coat and be here to stay for F/W 10.11?

bye.

[images via Style.com]

saks fashion / style

so yesterday I decided to stop by Saks Fifth Avenue, on fifth avenue in Manhattan. as i took a walk around the 9 floor shopping area, there were a lot of very nice pieces.

Very nice Valentino shoes. i'm assuming its from F/W 09/10, correct me if i'm wrong. it was a very nice lace overlay, which i don't see in shoes very often.

This Diane Von Furstenburg dress was VERY vibrant. all of the pieces in their section had very vibrant, rich colors.

This Chanel clutch had a very nice, simple design.

Marc Jacob's dress. very unique.

 a array of Chanel flats.  very popular/trendy item.

Dolce & Gabanna dresses. the fabric was VERY luxurious, and was definitely worth the price tag.

very new YSL t-shirt.

Marc by Marc Jacobs dress. the print was very detailed, and actually not tacky, which is hard to achieve when working with prints.

Chanel suit. from the looks of it i'm assuming its Paris - Shanghi? ( once again correct me if i'm wrong)

here are some photos from the window displays outside.

and of course, I found two very fashionable employees (and one very fashionable and luxurious client) so I decided to take a picture of their amazing style. they were in the YSL section.

she had on a very nice simple black suit on, very professional , yet fashionable ( men's business wear has a problem finding this middle ground)

the client ( in the middle ) had on a amazing fur coat, paired with Chanel flats with metal toes and a luxurious Louis Vuitton bag. the other employee on the right had on a beautifully colored shirt with a pretty necklace and luxurious pants.

Where do you guys want me to do a fashion story next? Bergedorf's? Barney's? Let me know where and for my next trip to the city I might be picking your department store of choice! = )

p.s. Maya ( the employee on the right of the 2nd picture) I WILL be back on monday so you better be ready! haha

bye.

d&g online store

dd

love this. i think that business wise, it was a smart move on d&g's part. many designers don't give their lower lines online stores, which i think would be a total benefit, being that the lower lines are usually more affordable and accessible by the public. the clothes are great, and there's tons of things on the site, ranging from  $27 -$440 all with the click of a mouse. perfect for those who aren't big fans of Old Navy, but aren't willing to dish out the dollars for Dolce & Gabanna.

click here to shop D&G
and if you like D&G you should also try
Emporio Armani  ($63- up)
Saks Fifth Avenue -  Marc by Marc Jacobs Accessories ($38 - up)


bye.
[images via D&G]

allure editorial. / january 2010 in fashion magazines

i am in LOVE with this editorial from Allure Magazine's January 2010 issue. Patrick Demarchelier is the photographer and the images are beautiful. totally display the clothes in a great way.

I love the DKNY top with the chunky jewlery. and the Lanvin dress is really nice as well, and I like the black belt with it.

i love the pose with the Dolce & Gabanna outfit, totally shows off the body. same with the Gucci outfit. i feel that the January 2010 issues have really put a great foot forward for the new year. US  Vogue's issue has an amazing vibrant red cover with Rachel McAdams. Natasha Poly's Vogue Russia cover is stunning as well ( and will be in a future post). Same with Harper's Bazaar, with a stunning shot of Kate Hudson in a blue backdrop. Seems like this year will bring in a ton of memorable covers as the top fashion magazines have already proved. pick up yours at your local newsstands guys.

bye.

[images via Models.com]