Take A Glimpse Into Pre Fall

Take a look at some Pre Fall highlights at V Magazine online. The feature includes standouts from Calvin Klein, YSL, Givenchy, Zac Posen, Dolce and Gabbana, Lanvin, and Proenza Schouler, pictured above. I love the use of color and chunky accessories in this shot, you had me at lace up booties. Check the black dress with the sequin draped shoulder in the Givenchy highlight. Do the addition, factor in the subtractions, multiply the funds, and divide accordingly.

John Galliano via Paris

I mean, are these not to die for? or rather, die in? These heels are so towering I can't imagine walking too long in them, but they are nonetheless stunning!






I can still recall the very first high fashion dress I saw that triggered my love affair with high fashion. The Absinthe green dress was done by John Galliano for Christian Dior. Nicole Kidman wore it and walked the Academy Awards red carpet in 1997.

It was an asian inspired statement dress with fur detailing along the side slit. John Galliano has a romantic and sophisticated edge touch to his work, he's Spanish, c'mon. What was the first piece you saw that changed your world?

Fresh In The Street

The Stussy and Hellz Bellz "Ladies First" collection is slated to hit Stussy stores and fine streetwear retailers Saturday, March 7th. Expect to see it at Philadelphia's premier Stussy shop on Walnut street. The collab will include tees, tops, and accessories. For more Hellz Bellz items and accessories check out the fam at, Omoi, around the corner from Ubiq at 1608 Pine street. My girl, Liz, has been stockin' Hellz for awhile now and always has the hottest merchandise.


Also at the Ubiq store, this Friday night

Check it y'all! My girl, Gillian will be in the house with Ease DaMan and Greg from Mishka. Yo, wanna hear Ease rap? You know you do...hysteric.

Miskha Hallelujah Spring 09 Lookbook
I need to get my hands on the Keep Watch leggings! Alright. Spring is comin! Let's get it!

Classic Hollywood Glamour

Stunning, and therefore her own post.

Penélope Cruz, in vintage Balmain Couture, with Chopard jewels and a Leiber clutch.
Congrats on the win for Best Supporting Actress in, Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The film is fantastic. Cruz plays the fiery ex-wife to artist and lover, Juan Antonio, portrayed by Javier Bardem. Swoon.

Boy by Band of Outsiders Fall 09 RTW

Inspiration from Godard's french revolutionary students in, La Chinoise, resulted in designer, Scott Sternberg creating a collection in which he described as, "fetishized American sportswear." Fantastic. I am really into the different shapes of trousers paired with the lace up booties.




For the rest of the collection visit Style.com

Heart to Heart Charity Fashion Event

For years, the Children' s Hospital of Philadelphia has been saving the lives of ailing, vulnerable children in need of specialized care. The Cardiac Center at CHOP is a world leader in reconstructive heart surgery, heart catheterization, specialized anesthesia and nursing for children and young adults with heart disease. Performing more specialized interventions- both surgical and noninvasive - than nearly any other hospital in the world and serving more than 24, 000 outpatient s each year, their success rate is among the best in the U.S. The significance of this cannot be under estimated, as children are not only an important segment of our population but also are, quite literally, our future. In light of this and the fact that CHOP needs help from outside funding, Topstitch Boutique and Fuel Gallery will host a truly unique citywide charity event in hopes to raise money for the cardiac care unit of the Children' s Hospital of Philadelphia.


Click on flyer for more details!

Proenza Schouler Fall 09 RTW

Menswear detailing, distinct structure, and fantastic accessories dominate each collection making this design duos style so beautifully revelant.

Fall 09- Rodarte and Proenza Schouler

Haven't been able to get these boots and shoes out of my mind for the past two days!




More to come, but I had to post these!

Design your own fabric, without going broke...

"Aspiring Lagerfelds have many resources: pattern books for clothing construction, sewing machines for faster stitching, Top Model reruns for bitchy comeback practice. But designing one's own fabric has remained a tough challenge - until now."


Design your own Fabric @ $18 a yrd

Tear It Up

Need these for the summer time! You can find small chains and fasteners in any jewelry department of art supply stores or bead shops. Rip up a pair of jeans you already have or you can buy a torn up pair at Urban Outfitters.

Pretty Tough

The Ultimate Pink Lady Jacket

Keith Haring leather jacket from Jeremy Scott's Let Them Eat Gas collection.


Leather jacket, $2,500, visit jeremyscott.com

Artist Spotlight

HEAD MASTER- Katusuya Kamo

Katsuya Kamo is a Japanese hair and makeup artist based in Tokyo. He has collaborated with designer, Junya Wantabe, for runway shows and editorials, respectively. Kamo, is the man behind the incredible headdresses at the Chanel Couture show in Paris. The beautiful headdresses were constructed from two packets of office paper and took just three weeks to complete with seven helpers.






Chanel Couture 09

McQ to Hit Target

Alexander McQueen's Designer Collaboration is slated to arrive Target stores March 1st. His the creative inspiration for his capsule collection comes from the English rock band, The Duke Spirit, fronted by, Liela Moss. Nylon magazine got a sneak peek of the entire collection as well as some insight from McQueen on his muse and the complimentary looks.

“I wanted my Target collection to feature key aspects of the McQ Alexander McQueen aesthetic, classic craftsmanship with a rebellious, nostalgic flare,” McQueen told NYLON. “The collection is comprised of effortless, chic menswear inspired tailored pieces that women will feel confident wearing.”

Why Moss as his muse? For McQueen, the pick was quite simple: “I am always inspired by youth subcultures. I’m also inspired by music, rebellion, style revolution, and people with the passion to make a lasting difference.”

Here are some just of our choice cuts.


For the rest of the collection, click HERE.

The Duke Spirit

Louis Vuitton x Madonna

Check out this behind the scenes video of Marc Jacobs styling Madonna for the Louis Vuitton Spring 09 ad campaign! Ahhhh-mazing! To say the least.

Interview with Rei Kawakubo

Rei Kawakubo went to university and studied art and literature, like a lot of bright girls do. But then she taught herself how to design, set up shop, and soon started to change the fashion world. Maybe design came over her like a dream, or maybe she was possessed by genius. Wherever that force majeure came from, suddenly this small, mild-mannered woman who had worked in textiles and as a stylist for a bit began to create startlingly original clothes that made the world take notice. She started making clothes under the label Comme des Garçons in 1969 (later incorporating it as a company in 1973). It quickly established an aesthetic that caught on with the art crowd and chic bohemians, and influenced all of fashion.

Read the rest of the interview HERE

Alexander Wang Pre Fall 09

Uptown, downtown, east, or west side. NYC designer and 2008 CFDA Fashion Fund winner, Alexander Wang, has yet again put together a cohesive collection of effortless sophistication with a youthful edge. Here are just four looks. Click HERE for the complete lookbook

'09 is going to be all about the new shape of things,which is all an indication of the times we are dealing with right now. Fashion is a mirror to society.

Key note- getting creative and defining style by silhouette.

I CAN'T WAIT FOR TUESDAY!!!

MTTM Spring/Summer Preview with Leah McSweeney

VIMBY - Married to the Mob

Warehouse Sale

ONE DAY ONLY!

The other night on NBC Nightly News, Brian Williams, said that 2009 would be the year of the sale. Brian Williams said it, it's gotta be true! With that said...yo Philly, check it out. Sugarcube and Third Street Habit have one of a kind pieces to add to your ever growing wardrobe.

Details
SugarHabit is a semiannual, mega warehouse sale hosted by Sugarcube and Third Street Habit. Seasonal inventory, along with vintage wares and designer samples are 50%-80% off original prices. This ONE-DAY, roving sale pops up at various galleries and warehouses in Old City Philadelphia.

Discounted parking ($5 bucks all day!) at the PARK-0-MINIUM. Mention the sale and park all day for $5. 231 North 2nd Street, between Arch and Race Streets

SugarHabit patrons receive drink and food specials at Konak Turkish Restaurant, mere feet from the sale. Opening at 11am, they kindly offer a complementary bottle of wine with your meal or 15% off your total.

They are also offering an additional 5% off for cash sales.