(Photographed by Mario Testino)
(Images from Style.com)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Cameron Diaz for Vogue
(Photographed by Mario Testino)
(Images from Style.com)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Funny quote from Theyskens
(Image from the Internet)
Olivier Theyskens said this on the Met Gala after party.
"The parties tonight are great, but they don't compare to three days ago, when I sat by the Seine on my own and smoked cigarillos. It's my favorite thing in the world. I smoke this brand La Paz — they're cheap but it's what I always buy. And then, I peed into the Seine. It's the best thing I did all week. "
Oh...he's SO cute! I totally like him.
"The parties tonight are great, but they don't compare to three days ago, when I sat by the Seine on my own and smoked cigarillos. It's my favorite thing in the world. I smoke this brand La Paz — they're cheap but it's what I always buy. And then, I peed into the Seine. It's the best thing I did all week. "
Oh...he's SO cute! I totally like him.
Anna Sui for Target is on the way
(Image from Viewonfashion.com)
What an exciting new! Anna Sui is working on a collection for Target inspired by XOXO Gossip Girl. After its first designer collaboration with England genius Alexander McQueen came to a huge success, Target's second wave with Anna Sui is really worth anticipating. Although I never like Anna Sweeeeetheart's desgin, I admit that it IS a really clever move for her to pick Gossip Girl as the foundation of collection. With the huge popularity of the TV series, the up-coming collection will definitely lead to a shopping rush by GG fans and all other fashion lovers. The collection will launch on 13th September 2009. I think it will be interesting to see Blair and Serena walking in the collection down Manhattan. Let's wait and see how Anna examines on the metropolitan glamor of Gossip Girl. XOXO.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Australian Style of Fashion
Thanks the Sartorialist for his latest street snaps from Australia which help a lot in correcting my stereotype of the Australian style of fashion. There are actually spaces for things other than bikinis, shorts and beachwears. And the Australian manage to surprise me in their way of style. I'm not sure if it's the sunshine and blue sky, the Australian all look cozy and comfortable in their outfits. They might not be as cool as people in other fashion cities, but at least they are not COLD.
(Images from The Sartorialist)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Met Costume Institute Gala 2009 Part 3
It seems that the magic of Nina Ricci is not really working on everyone. Bee Shaffer might have needed more exercise to slim up her waist for that corset dress. Tory Burch wore the navy blue sculptured gown and she is in desperate need of those platform boots. Lou Doillon, you passed cox you have Olivier Theyskens standing next to you.
I love Jessica Stam in her golden Rodarto bandage dress for no reason. I just love it! But she really needs to fix that piece of loose hair lying on her face.
I'm pleased to see someone wearing Matthew Williamson. His use of color always cheers me up!
I love Anne Hathaway's hair and make-up. But I'm not sure about her Marc Jacobs dress. The neckline after modification looks strange. And it reminds me of SHELL. Though deep purple works really great on Anne's snow skin.
Elizabeth Banks wore an Alberta Ferretti mini dress. I love how the dress combines a sequined neckline and a embroidered skirt. It is simple and elegant.
These are the outfits that catch my eyes. If you wish to see how the others' doing, google "Met Costume Institute Gala 2009" to find out. Good luck!
(Images from Zimbo.com)
Met Costume Institute Gala 2009 Part 2
Mary-kate Olsen wore a wonderful gown from Christian Lacroix Fall 2007 Couture. It is a modified version of the runway piece with a simpler neckline and sleeves. However, Mary-little-kate seems having problem in carrying this haute couture. I am really sorry to say that she looks like a Hobbit in this.
I don't have much to say about Rihanna in this D&G cropped pant suit with dramatic shoulders. But I'm really impressed by the great resemblance between her and TVB actress Myolie Wu. Don't you think so?
Victoria Beckham wore a polka dotted Marc Jacobs mini dress. If there is something wrong with the dress, it must be the train. It just seems so unnecessary for the dress. And the color of the dress is not working for her too (for me either). But I do think she's incredible bending herself to pose that way!
Agyness Deyn's boyish image is successful in helping her career, but I never fall for it. However, her old Hollywood look of the night really impressed me. With the metallic silver Burberry gown, she looks extremely feminine and elegant. I have to say, her capability as a model is really great!
Another fabulous model of the night is Chanel Iman. I love her animal print gown from Zac Posen, it goes perfectly with her skin color. But what I love the most is the string of diamond necklace from Montblanc she's wearing. I just can't get my eye off it!
Met Costume Institute Gala 2009
Oh my oh my...I just hope I'm not too late to cover the story of the Costume Institute Gala night. You may be wondering, what exactly is this "Costume Institute Gala"? As a beginner like me, it is no doubt that a little bit of research is needed. From my glimpse of the overwhelming information on Google, I have some ideas of this whole event.
Let's put it this way: Costume Institute is one of the departments of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (And according to the almighty Wikipedia, "Blair, Serena, and a few Constance Girls from Gossip Girl usually eat their lunch on the steps of the Met.") It is a place where the essence of the whole fashion world is held. Exhibitions under a certain appointed theme will be held every spring and fall of a year in the Institute. And the Gala is to celebrate the opening of the exhibition and mark the start of the whole event. It is described as the Oscar of the fashion world. (OK. People are so out-of-words to describe huge events, so they call every one of them "the Oscar of blah blah blah".)
The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion is the theme of the spring 2009 exhibition. The exhibition aims to "explores the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty, focusing on iconic fashion models in the latter half of the 20th century and their roles in projecting, and sometimes inspiring, the fashion of their respective eras." (Quote from MET website)
And information ends here. Let's look at the most important thing of the whole story: FASHION!
I'm actually going back and forth for our queen's outfit of the night. I love her golden Marc Jacobs dress which totally makes her like a goddess. I love her 80s mark-up which is so strong that matches perfectly with the gold and metallic tone. But what's going on with her turban? It just ruins everything.
Another headpiece-ruin-everything case and our victim this time is Madonna. Her LV dress and thigh high boot are edgy, though they are not quite the occasion. But can anyone tell me what kind of headpiece she's wearing? Bunny ears? It is simply a disaster.
I like how Serena the Blake Lively walk on the red carpet. Very sexy, confident and...tall! I just can't help but say: What a body! What a leg! (Yes just A LEG cox I can't see the other.) Her Versace chiffon gown is...um...how to say...I guess, interesting is the word.
Queen B is adorable in a standard runway look of LV. But the look would be perfect if the legging is taken away. I love the sculptured dress which is so energetic, perfect for young and sweet Leighton Meester. But now she looks very clumsy with that legging cox it makes the bottom part so heavy and unbalances the whole outfit. Sometimes, there's a problem with a total look!
Belmain somehow loses its power when it comes to the red carpet. Compare with other glamorous gown, it seems the edginess in the Belmain dresses are out of tune with the event. But after all it is not a bad choice.
To be continued...
Let's put it this way: Costume Institute is one of the departments of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (And according to the almighty Wikipedia, "Blair, Serena, and a few Constance Girls from Gossip Girl usually eat their lunch on the steps of the Met.") It is a place where the essence of the whole fashion world is held. Exhibitions under a certain appointed theme will be held every spring and fall of a year in the Institute. And the Gala is to celebrate the opening of the exhibition and mark the start of the whole event. It is described as the Oscar of the fashion world. (OK. People are so out-of-words to describe huge events, so they call every one of them "the Oscar of blah blah blah".)
The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion is the theme of the spring 2009 exhibition. The exhibition aims to "explores the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty, focusing on iconic fashion models in the latter half of the 20th century and their roles in projecting, and sometimes inspiring, the fashion of their respective eras." (Quote from MET website)
And information ends here. Let's look at the most important thing of the whole story: FASHION!
I'm actually going back and forth for our queen's outfit of the night. I love her golden Marc Jacobs dress which totally makes her like a goddess. I love her 80s mark-up which is so strong that matches perfectly with the gold and metallic tone. But what's going on with her turban? It just ruins everything.
Another headpiece-ruin-everything case and our victim this time is Madonna. Her LV dress and thigh high boot are edgy, though they are not quite the occasion. But can anyone tell me what kind of headpiece she's wearing? Bunny ears? It is simply a disaster.
I like how Serena the Blake Lively walk on the red carpet. Very sexy, confident and...tall! I just can't help but say: What a body! What a leg! (Yes just A LEG cox I can't see the other.) Her Versace chiffon gown is...um...how to say...I guess, interesting is the word.
Queen B is adorable in a standard runway look of LV. But the look would be perfect if the legging is taken away. I love the sculptured dress which is so energetic, perfect for young and sweet Leighton Meester. But now she looks very clumsy with that legging cox it makes the bottom part so heavy and unbalances the whole outfit. Sometimes, there's a problem with a total look!
Belmain somehow loses its power when it comes to the red carpet. Compare with other glamorous gown, it seems the edginess in the Belmain dresses are out of tune with the event. But after all it is not a bad choice.
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