27 June 2010

The Hole in NY

Haayyyy I found time to write, but I'm going to keep it short and sweet! The Hole, is a new gallery opening in New York by Kathy Grayson and Meghan Coleman. They will be opening tomorrow with a multimedia group show entitled "Not Quite Open for Business". As we know fashion is very much so influenced by modern art and history. So should we expect to see graffiti inspired clothing in the near future? I think it is safe to say we will, but in a more stylistic way than previously presented.

photo cred: vogue.com

22 June 2010

Away Game

I'm away at theatre camp (yes I am an actress) at Notre Dame, so I won't be updating for these next two weeks. But I hope everyone is having an awesome summer and when I return hopefully I'll have an overwhelming amount of stuff to talk about...I doubt it.

12 June 2010

Summertime Chi!!!!

Fellow Chicagoans, if you are a fan of Elevator Fight (Zoe Kravitz's band), The Donnas, or Click Clack Boom, they will be performing tomorrow at the Double Door Nightclub. I have not heard much of Elevator Fight's music, but The Donnas are a pretty kickass band and the one song I've heard of Click Clack Boom was awesome and relatable. So if you want a rockin' sunday night, gooo! Also on Monday, The Cool Kids will be holding a free concert at Millenium Park. I love their music and will definitely be in attendence. A free concert in Chicago is rare, so take advantage of the oppurtunity.

On a fashion note, Doc Marten has collaborated with Sanrio to create Hello Kitty combat boots. A few months ago (maybe more) Doc Marten also came out with heels. Yes combat heels, statement heels for sure. The brand has obviously been trying to step up their game by taking a quirky, even girly turn with their latest additions. Personally, I am a huge fan of the orginal black combat boot. They scream rebellion and are on the lower end of rocker chic (less chic, more rocker). Strangely, my mom owns the knock off version and wears them as snow boots HAHA. Gotta love her. But here are some pics of the rough "vixen-ish" heels and playful printed boots. The bow is so cute!

photo cred: thefashionpolice.net

photo cred: nailzbyg.com

09 June 2010

LemLem Collection

Baby, will you be my corona and lime?

I've been M.I.A lately, since my finals were this week and they are always such a downer. But I have some minor updates. Neons are in, what's new right? The summer season calls for loud and outrageous, whether it be through accesories or clothes. Make a statement with neon animal or tribal prints. Also by adding metallic pieces to a casual outfit, you can raise your ensemble's intensity. You know what they say all that glitters is gold.

photo cred: runwaydaily.com

Model, Liya Kebede's, LemLem Collection is making a postive impact on the world and blossoming in the fashion industry. In the video above titled LemLem Collection (found on style.com) Kebede talks about how returning to her hometown in Ethiopia has influenced her as a designer. She expresses that she hopes other companies will follow in her footsteps by producing in Africa and employing its natives.



03 June 2010

Spazzz

Today, I met Pharrell Williams at Leaders on Wells & Huron (located in Chicago's downtown area), the Ice Cream designer in the flesh. This is the same store I've have been putting down, or at least putting people who wear it down . To me everyone who wears the Leaders brand or shops at the store is a follower. Most of the people that shop there are some hardcore posers and are wearing it only because they think they look "cool". I feel bad for the people who actually discovered this brand and wear it because it fits their personal style. The store is pretty nice, they mainly sell mens streetwear but they also have some items for women (I spotted a pair of Palladium boots that I kind of want). But anyway back to Pharrell (mind you I waited for almost two hours), I was practically in tears thinking that there was NO WAY I was going to make it in. Some guy comes out and says that Pharrell's manager said only twenty more people can come in and that's it. So I'm standing by my friend Reese, now my bestfriend, who promised we would get in. I honestly had lost all hope, when this fat dude comes out and just starts picking people to come in. Reese and I were picked! At that moment I started hyperventilating, literally. I had this cropped top I made in my bag that I was planning on giving to my friend that is moving to Texas, when I finally made it to the front of the line I had him sign it. I could barely speak, I felt like a gawking groupie. Soooo my friend is not getting this shirt now, I'll have to make her something else, but who cares I met Pharrell.

me and pharrell (i look gross, don't look at my face!)

the cropped top he signed

02 June 2010

Born Free

Today I received this months issue of NYLON and was stunned to find the rapper M.I.A, Maya Arulpragasam, on the cover! She's known for her eccentric style and pretty much not giving a f*ck. So when I flipped to the article about her I was not the slightest bit surprised to see her dressed in Basso & Brooke with Timberland boots (a tribute to the 90's). I do not always agree with her fashion choices, however, I wish I had the courage to be as outrageous as she is. I'm working on it. Even after having a baby, M.I.A has a bangin' bod and the couple of songs I've had the privelege to hear off of her new album are fire.

Topshop now sells makeup. Their new line of products are playful and cheap, two words that are a girls best friend. Competively priced, these items are less expensive than those that you would find at any Sephora. I have not heard much about their quality, but if its coming from Topshop I am sure that it is probably worth every penny.