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Thursday, September 1, 2011

The Menswear Look

Today we went over to my wonderful boyfriend's Grandmother's house.  And after a delicious meal of grilled fish, borscht and dumplings, she pulled out a giant bag of.....viola!  Clothes!  They were from her daughter who is in her 40's and has an obsession with designer clothing and the money to spend on it, but then she comes home to try them only only to find that they are too "young" for her-and that is how I have inherited a rich Russian woman's wardrobe.   
 I must say, she has good taste!  The bag contained all kinds of wonderful black pieces that are totally Fall  and work appropriate.  It also included a wonderful micro-mini black pleather skirt with a large white cross going across it all Twiggy-Mod style - it makes me want to wear cat-eye liner and go-go boots!  The two pieces I am most excited about are the two pairs of trouser pants one from Ralph Lauren that are fitted really nice through the thigh and a pair from Arden B made out of a swishy material that feels like a slicker.  Very Le Smoking!  These give me a great opportunity to experiment with the whole menswear/le smoking look and it s preferably best in black . . . .
Nina Ricci (source:ballcaps and neckties)
The orginal Le Smoking suit by Helmut Lang 1975
Ashley Olsen in Calvin Klein (source: elleuk)
Olivia Palermo does le smoking
Blake Lively pulls off the modern tuxedo look (source:elleuk)
Victoria Beckham is strikingly chic from the sleek chignon to the plunging bare neckline. (source: thefrisky)

Elisa Sednaoui in Ralph Lauren (source: lafeem)
Kirsten Dunst in Tomboy Chic (source:glamour.com)
Kate Moss in YSL (source:dailymail.com)
Karolina Kurkova looks clean and streamlined at Paris Fashion Week 2011 (source:harpersbazaar.com)
Olga Lanvin in Tuxedo Chic (source:glamour.com)
Best worn with clean minimalistic make-up (line your eyes) and sleek shiny hair; either in a classic knot at the nape of your neck or simply down and perfectly straight.  Classic and sexy!


Monday, August 22, 2011

Fall Fever

It happened....I stepped outside today with a light jersey tank top, leggings and flats - it looked sunny and very clear - as soon as my skin hit the air, I was enveloped by the crisp chilly autumn breeze.  My heart nearly stopped for this could only mean one thing - it's time for a jacket!!! Boyfriend blazers, cardigans, leather jackets, vintage letter-mans, I love how a good structured jacket looks with a tight pair of pants and fabulous boots to go with it.  It is the ultimate Fall uniform and I believe the time has come here in the City of Steel to catch the Fall Fever!

Leather Jackets are the ultimate "cool" essential (pinterest)

A boxy military jacket + big bell bottoms = suuuper tiny thighs and a very flattering silhouette
Warm and Chic (modelinia)
The Boyfriend Jacket is always a key Fall item
Short Jackets make summer denim's easy to switch (harpersbazaar.com)
A Ladylike Peacoat - A Fall Classic (harpersbazaar.com)
Wool collared jackets are very 60's sexy  (Harpar's Bazaar.com)
A Long lean jacket is a great Winter-proof way to wear the long maxi skirt (harpersbazaar.com)
Fur and tweed give make this a versatile jacket that goes with any style! (harpersbazaar.com)
Red - arguably the color of 2011- in a long and bold jacket. (harpersbazaar.com)
A long boxy jacket adds structure and dimension to a skin tight/colored dress and heels (harpersbazaar.com)

Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Bombshell Look

The newest issue of W Magazine features a bodacious sixties inspired Kristen Stewart. One who is mostly seen in cool - tough girl - chic, she oozed vintage sex kitten with voluminous locks and cat-styled eyes. Her look is classic, sexy and almost effortless - like she's been doing it for years!

fashiongonerouge.com

www.cocoperez.com

Pale pouty lips, heavy winged eyeliner, massive hair and if you really want to go all the way, a very fitting ensemble with killer heels; the Bombshell Look can seem very extreme to the modern busy girl (with the usual powder, mascara, gloss and you're-out-the-door routine), its a look that takes time and perfection.   With the recent berry- stained lips, nude eyes, glowy skin, no-makeup-makeup trends, it's as if we've forgotten what makeup was made for; to accentuate our features and turn us into gorgeous sex kittens! Fall is the perfect time to experiment with this look because your makeup won't melt off and your hair won't fall down.  Pair this with a tight schoolgirl cardigan, a pencil skirt and some heels, or wear it casual with some capri pants, a flattering but simple top, and flats. . .
The Bombshell -Brigitte Bardot



 Here's an easy way to get The Bombshell Look in under 10 minutes, along with the "Super Bombshell" way to do it:

1:  Bombshell Hair
Quick Way: The great thing about Bombshell hair is that the messier it is, the better; like you've been rolling around in sheets all night! So if your hair isn't too bad in the morning, brush it out with your fingers so not to create frizz,then turn your head upside down and use a brush brushing downwards.  This creates volume from underneath, and doesn't mess with the natural bedroom effect. Spritz with a light hairspray and your hair is done!
Heidi Klum

 Super Bombshell Way: If you can remember, put your hair into a loose bun before you go to bed; make your hair into a pony tail, then take the pony tail and twist it until it coils itself into a bun. Unravel it in the morning and you should have soft loose waves.  Don't brush them out (unless need be), use a larger barreled curling iron to go over the waves very gently making sure they don't get too 'perfect.' Shake your head a couple times to create volume and spritz with hairspray.  

2. Foundation 

 Quick Way: Use a creamy foundation that matches your natural skin tone.  Dust on loose translucent powder with a big brush in circular motions to create a flawless airbrushed look.  Brush on a rosy blush into the apples and high points of your cheeks.

Super Bombshell Way:  Use a primer to make your makeup look extra flawless.  Use a creamy foundation and dust on powder afterwards.  Use a angled contouring brush and a pinky brownish blush to create defined cheekbones.

3: Eyes
Cindy Crawford
Quick Way:  Use a liquid eyeliner (the ones with a felt tip seem to be less messy and more precise), to draw semi thick line from the inner corners of your eye to the the very end of the lash line drawing up and out, creating a wing.  Let it dry for a second.  Curl your lashes (make sure they don't smudge your liner!), and finish off with curling mascara.
The Classic Cat Eye
The Super Bombshell Way:  Use a sheer pinky nude eyeshadow to fill in from your lash line to your just before your brow.  Use a highlighting eyeshadow to accentuate the brow bone, this will define your eyebrows.  Draw on your eyeliner just like its done above, let it dry, then go back over it with eye pencil.  fill in your brows in any sparse places over accentuating the arch.  Curl your lashes and then add individual lashes to the ends of your lash line so that they wing out.  Finish off with curling mascara and line the inner line of your bottom lashes with black eye pencil. 

4: The Pout

The Quick Way:  Powder your lips with  translucent power (this will help keep the pouty look all day), use a lip liner closest to your natural lip color.  Finish off with a frosty gold or pink gloss. 

Harlotte is a line that specializes in "Bombshell Beauty"

The Super Bombshell Way:  Dust lips with translucent powder and line with a nude colored pencil.  Use a matte beige lipstick and pat a couple layers onto lips. Blend the liner so that there are no hard edges.  Go over your lips with a sheer balm.  This is not supposed to be overly glossy, so balm works best. 

Monday, July 25, 2011

Back to Black : The Fall of Amy Winehouse

1983 - 2011

 It was as if she stepped out of a 1950's B- film, tattooed her past on her arms and started hanging out with punk rockers.  Her low syrupy Motown voice can be compared to legendary names like Franklin and Fitzgerald, her attitude is pure street.  Who would have guessed that this soulful powerhouse with a knack for  turning any situation into a party was this tiny Jewish girl from London, Amy Winehouse.  With her huge beehive, Cleopatra eyes, and retro styled clothing, she took everyone back to a different time, a time when music was more than a synthesizer and where a voice could hold its own.  Her spitfire lyrics were tough and somehow thoughtful, as she wailed them in polka dot bustiers and huge earrings.  Her style was unique - Retro Trash -  her album Back to Black  is heartbreaking as she sings about reverting back to wearing black to mourn her lost love.  There's something so vintage and legendary about her; the retro style with her soul voice is thick and comfortable and gets you moving, but as she sways her hips and lets out those wonderful notes, you can almost see the pain, the ruin behind it all.  She lived a fast free lifestyle like the many that have so famously died at this age.  Her legend will on and we shall never forget the girl who brought back black.


                                                  My favorite Amy Winehouse song "Valerie"
Seattletimes.com
Blog.VH1.com
Clashmusic.com
sugarslam.com
Amy with her good friend Kelly Osbourne (dailymail.com.uk)

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Fall Ahead

I apologize for not posting anything lately, I've had a busy two weeks!  An interview with the marketing department of the museum, birthdays galore, a spur-of the-moment household get-together, corporate finance MBA 572, and 35 hours devoted to the museum each week- not to mention the summer heat wave that's been radiating throughout the entire east coast making everyone sticky and miserable...sigh! Though Summer is still my favorite season of the year, I love being able to get away with light floaty dresses, strappy shoes, and minimal makeup, I must admit something I have never admitted before....I am looking forward to Fall.  As I read the thin Summer fashion issues, with countless articles on UVA protection and vacation getaways I would never be able to afford, I noticed that most of the fashion editorials were all Fall forward with wonderful spreads of floral frocks, colors (the trend continues), furs and hats.  I must say this Fall is full of surprises and I am very excited to make/see those come to life.  Here's are things that I'm interested in this fall...
                                 POLKA DOTS
Polka Dots have been 'spotted' all over the runways for fall 2011 (Emma Stone - Elle July 2011 Photoshoot)
Stella McCartney/Lanvin/Marc Jacobs - (Stylefiles -Azfoothills.com)
                          RED
Lipstick red is the new black for Fall 2011 in the most ladylike way -  Michael Kors Fall 2011 (demeterclark)   



How to wear red this Fall as shown on Salt & Prep - sophisticated yet modern and edgy.  
Derek Lam Fall RTW 2011 (Vogue.com)
              

FUR COATS
Alexander Wang Fall RTW 2011 (Vogue.com)
Burberry Prorsum Pre Fall 2011(Vogue.com)
The Row Fall RTW 2011 (Vogue.com) 
Christian Dior Fall RTW 2011 (Vogue.com)
            
MAXI SKIRTS
A tough leather jacket makes a maxi seem less "gown-y" (natsnice)

Some of my favorite ones are sheer - (rockinnfashion.blogspot.com)
I love how versatile maxis are - I'm going to wear mine with motorcycle boots or tall ass heels, both with a leather jakcet! - Shine Yahoo

Sunday, July 3, 2011

American Beauty

It finally feels like Summer.  I am no longer bombarded with homework (last class was Thursday), and my favorite holiday- next to Halloween- is tomorrow!  The 4th of July is always so exciting; the thundering fireworks, the get-togethers, the food!  Every year as I watch the fireworks, I can't help but get that proud feeling, the feeling of tradition being held - as corny as it sounds!  This year will be very special because at this time last year, my mom was just about to start her chemo treatments and I remember feeling incredibly worried and scared.  But she's here to celebrate July 4th 2011!!!!! What better way to celebrate such a holiday - a holiday that rings out the American spirit - than to be at a baseball game? I haven't been to a baseball game in a really long time, but I'm excited for it!  There's something so classic about it, so this year on 4th of July, I'm thinking Classic American Beauty - that simple, natural, carefree look that is identified with American culture; Blue jeans, sunglasses, cowboy boots.
The Pin Up Look
Cowgirl Boots - Elle.com
Thank you Raver Ria

Fedora hat and Tassel fringe- Thank you Raver Ria
Tommy Hilfiger
Guess


Daisy Duke

Marilyn Monroe


The Western Look at D&G

Native American Influence - (thanks Embelle)
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