June 2008
53 posts
“Lagerfeld, wearing what looked like a Dior Homme outfit from the Slimane era,...”
– Source
It's here!!!
Paris haute couture has begun! It will be Christmas in July. I’ll try to cover as many highlights as possible.
La Wintour - 20 years at Vogue →
“Fashion is as profound and critical a part of the social life of man as sex, and...”
– René Konig
“Which Italian designer told a woman he was groping on a dance floor that he...”
– Rush & Malloy blind item. All signs point to Cavalli.
Let's dance!
The Washington Ballet is hosting the Jeté Jettison Studio Soirée on June 27. I’m totally buying a ticket to this thing, I just need a guest. For $25, you and a friend get cocktails, hor d’oeuvres and the pleasure of sponsoring dance. Who’d like to join me? I have at least 3 vintage dresses that are begging to be worn - like this little white ballerina dress. I paired it with...
“It’s yellow, it’s ugly, it doesn’t go with anything, but it...”
– Karl Lagerfeld in a new French PSA encouraging road safety. Supposedly, he wears said ugly yellow vest in the ad. If someone has seen this, please send it along ASAP.
Fail.
As mentioned previously, I bought an adorable little white dress on eBay. Foolishly, I decided to only check the waist measurement. Got it home last night, tried to zip it all the way up and it fell a bit short. FAIL. I’m thinking of becoming crafty, buying a fabric grommet punch and making the back lace up. This is probably better left to professionals, but I am too cheap and lazy to...
G-Star Raw party review
Music: C Bit too loud for such a small place, found myself saying “huh??” too often.
Booze: A- Beer, champagne and vodka drinks, all in real glassware. No complaints on that front.
Food: B- Worst beef carpaccio ever. Melon and prosciutto wasn’t bad though.
Crowd: D Seriously lacking in eye candy. Mostly men in suits and girls in drab summer skirts. YAWN.
Swag Bag: F At...
“Oh, that’s nothing, it could even be mistaken for a statue.”
– Karl Lagerfeld on some poor sap who wandered into his shot of the fountains at Chateau de Versailles.
Local news!
In today’s home-town fashion news, Knoxville-based chain Goody’s has filed for bankruptcy. Quelle dommage! For my non-Southern readers, Goody’s is sort of like a large version of the clothing section at Wal-Mart. The average item is $15. Their failing is credited to bringing in uppity lines like Ashley Judd couture, which goes for around $30 a pop. Also, I dated a guy in...
“It’s sort of like Hogwarts. There’s some floating candles and we all spin the...”
– Peter Som on what goes on during CFDA meetings.
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Out of velour tracksuits??
Today is your lucky day! The new Juicy Couture store in Georgetown is now open. Though they will forever be associated with tacky lounge-wear, Juicy has some surprising cute selections, especially in menswear. I, personally, am lusting after this circle-print dress. Perfect for casual shopping, roaming the city, or al fresco summer brunches.
This model terrifies me and I have no earthly idea...
“away on business”
– Excuse given for Karl Lagerfeld’s absence at Yves Saint Laurent’s funeral. I guess some feuds never end.
Back to school shopping
I tend to only tumbl from work. Why? My home computer, a Compaq laptop, is only considered “functional” under a very broad definition of the term. The keyboard looks like someone took a hammer to it (err…or spilled wine on it, then tried to pry up a few keys that became inoperable). It takes between 5 and 30 minutes to load Windows. Once I get it up, the “return”...
WTF!!!
Vanity Fair is insinuating Bill Clinton is having an affair with my cousin’s live-in girlfriend, Gina Gershon. Srsly.
Stylish AND sassy!
Nicole Miller is Cyndi Lauper’s “personal couturier.” Who knew?! Also in Cyndi Lauper news, my good friend and fellow Tumblr, Christopher, snagged an exclusive interview with the popster and got this gem of a quote:
“[I]t (hate crimes bill) was vetoed by a president who promotes hate, I know that he’s a God-fearing president, but the God he’s talking to...
“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.”
– gore vidal (via sarazucker)
Charlotte finally got a job!
After toiling for years as a bit character who mainly screamed and looked adorable, Charlotte (Kristin Davis) scored herself a real, paying gig! Designing dresses…for Belk. “The modern, feminine, style-savvy line will launch with compelling assortments of women’s apparel, sleepwear, loungewear, shoes, handbags and jewelry.”
For those not familiar with the chain,...
