dree hemingway for house of holland

i love anna dello russo.

bc she's awesome.

those clever frenchies...

"everything on sale here, except love" 

from the jean-charles de castelbajac store in paris.

recessionista dreams really do come true...

are you ready for this?

tucker for target


christian siriano for payless


mulberry for target


prabal gurung for target


brian atwood for jones apparel


lanvin for h&m


VALENTINO for gap!!!
although this line will apparently only be available in europe... dislike!




OMGGGGGGGGG I AM DYYYYYYING RIGHT NOW!!! better start saving now... i'm sure i'll need one of each. ;)

i need these on my face right now.

prada.

amazing.

intense fashion: dita von teese for jean-paul gaultier

dita walked the runway for the jean-paul gaultier show during paris haute couture fashion week on wednesday, 7 july. performing a brief striptease, she revealed an extravagant swarovski accented corset designed by gaultier and made by mr. pearl. she tweeted after the show, "that was quite a haute couture moment, cinched to the max by mr. pearl for the jean-paul gaultier show!"

 

yipes! that is one itty-bitty waist!!!

from the dita von teese newsletter

intense fashion: louis vuitton f/w 2010

beautiful editorial-style ad campaign from photographer stephen meisel. 

love the style. love the female figures- hello cleavage!!! 

i would like to wear these dresses daily and be quite the proper lady.

the models are truly divine: karen elson, natalia vodianova and christy turlington.

yes, christy turlington. she STILL looks that freaking amazing...

RIP lee alexander mcqueen

devastating news in the fashion world... alexander mcqueen committed suicide only days after his beloved mother's death. his fashion show that was scheduled for today was cancelled and i'm wondering what will become of his line for target. 

Alexandra Shulman, editor of [British] Vogue, said: 'Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs.

'At one level, he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashion shows that mixed design, technology and performance and on another he was a modern-day genius whose gothic aesthetic was adopted by women the world over. His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn't.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1250249/Alexander-McQueen-commits-suicide.html

AD LOVE: balenciaga

Balenciaga’s just released their first fragrance in twelve years, Balenciaga Paris.
The scent, which is powdery, light, and perfect for someone who doesn’t want to smell like they’re wearing perfume, launches at Bergdorf Goodman on the 15th.
We expect Charlotte Gainsbourg’s Steven Meisel-shot campaign to pop up everywhere this spring, but for now, you can watch Nicolas Ghesquière talk about his process. The bottle, which will remain the same when they roll out new scents, is inspired by the classic Balenciaga silhouette. Ghesquière imagines a woman setting it down amongst her things to create an Irving Penn-like still life and he chose Charlotte for her “oddity…and bizarre beauty.”

Images of the original Balenciaga boutique on Avenue George V pop up in the video, as well as the original perfume bottle (one of which I happened to find in Beirut over the holidays — now I know it’s from 1947) and the rest of Ghesquière’s inspiration.
If you ever though fragrance was an afterthought, this should change your mind.

http://wp.fashionista.com/2010/02/nicolas-ghesquiere-on-balenciagas-new-fragrance-paris/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+fashionistacom+%28Fashionista%29

AD LOVE: joan collins for alexis bittar

WORK IT, GIRL!!! can you believe this lady is SEVENTY-SIX??? i need the number of her plastic surgeon! i don't look that good at 25! lol! modeling costume jewelry for alexis bittar's latest ad campaign.

covetable: alexander mcqueen

now if only i had $875... so sexy with the attached glove.

who i am jealous of today: victoria beckham

that bitch gets everything!!! (yeah, i want to be her...)


the sheik of dubai offered vicki £25 million to design a hotel!!! £25 MILLION!!!

The former Spice Girls singer was personally approached by the ruler of Dubai, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who asked her to lend her talents to the project after meeting Victoria, 35, and her 34-year-old husband David when they holidayed in the Gulf last summer.

The hotel will be located on a fashion-themed island called Isla Moda off the Dubai coast, which is part of The World development - a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a map of the landmasses of the Earth.

A source revealed: "Even in these credit-crunched times, the fee offered to Victoria was astronomical. She was absolutely stunned."

Victoria not yet decided whether to sign up, but if she accepts the offer she will work with Karl Lagerfeld on the creation for Dubai, which is part of the United Arab Emirates.

Last night (25.01.10) a spokeswoman for Victoria said: "Victoria is always keen to look at ways of growing her business, but for now her focus is New York fashion week next month."

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/hotel-designer-victoria-beckham_1129867

do-it-yourself FENDI?

The Italian fashion house Fendi has come up with a new design concept for their iconic Baguette bag.

Now, you can have your Fendi Baguette, where “your” means unique and really representing your own style. How is it possible?

With the new Fendi limited edition called Baguette Mezzo Punto.

“Mezzo punto” is the Italian for “half stitch”, so you have to bring this canvas bag, a needle and all your fantasy! There are in Fendi box also diagrams and illustrations help beginning stitchers.

Fendi Baguette Mezzo Punto was presented at Design Miami/Art Basel in December.

”Fendi is a creativity factory that supports talent without boundaries. In these challenging times in which the world is changing rapidly, we wanted to exalt pure creativity by putting attention on traditional materials and low technology techniques. We wanted to rediscover the power and the beauty of ‘Fatto a Mano’ (Hand-Craft),” Fendi Accesories Creative Director Silvia Venturini Fendi said.

“Fendi strongly believes that creativity and the flow of ideas are the Fuel for the Future. Forever.”

http://www.luxuo.com/handbag/customize-fendi-baguette-mezzo-punto.html#more-14893

ANNA HOVET IS KILLIN IT!!!!

one of my favorite girls, miss anna hovet, has been making moves and shaking up the midwest with her sportswear line. had she not been laid off last december, the anna hovet collection might not be here today. luckily, hard work and perseverance has turned anna into a successful business owner at just 24 years old!

her line includes separates such as hoodies, leggings and dresses. all of the styles are unique twists on basics and some pieces are reversible too! she now sells in chicago, milwaukee and grand forks, nd (her hometown). she's planning on going coastal, sales-wise, while remaining a chicago-based designer. she also sells her line on her site: www.annahovet.com check it out!

i'm so proud of her!

photo from grand forks herald

xmas list: lara miller

my second recommended designer for awesome xmas gifts is lara miller. lemme tell ya, this girl is super-cool and suuuuuper eco-friendly and we LOVE that! she is also a SAIC grad and is helping the chicago fashion industry in a big way! i'll just reference her site, bc she says it best herself!

i'll just reference her site, bc she says it best herself!

Fashioned from eco-friendly fibers such as organic cotton, hand-loomed bamboo, hemp and vegan silk, Lara's modular designs are created with a playful geometry that connects to the personalities of the women who wear them. Most garments can be wrapped, reversed, and most distinguishably flipped to reveal an entirely different look.

Acknowledging the impact that we all have on our environment, Lara aspires to preserve and respect our earth in every way possible. "I see my company as a way to support my community - not only by using organic materials while adhering to a “green” lifestyle and workspace - but also by manufacturing locally and working to sustain the sewn products industry in Chicago." 

these pieces are GORGEOUS and will become staples in your closet, not just disposable fashion. there are quite a few pieces on my wish list, but the first would be the "hudson dress" because it's so cute and versatile. you can create a few different dresses and only buy one piece!!! and it's simple and classy too. and like miss coco chanel said: "a girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." lara and her designs encompass those wise words completely.  

just this week, lara showed for the first time at NEW YORK FASHION WEEK! she was a featured designer at the GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week. how cool is that??!! this just goes to show you that wearing "green" clothing no longer means hemp sacks and hippie garb. green is the new black kids! it's very exciting. lara was also featured on oprah.com. chicago love!!!
http://www.oprah.com/article/style/fashion/20090914-orig-lara-miller

visit lara's site to see all her gorgeous work: http://www.laramiller.net/

you can join her group on facebook too! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7938938929&ref=ts

photo credits: helen berkun

LARA'S NYFW RUNWAY SHOW!!! S/S09

xmas list: anna hovet

for my first xmas list suggestion, i'm introducing my girl, anna hovet. anna and i went to school together at the school of the art institute of chicago. she is a very talented designer and started her company this year. her f/w 08 collection is out now and her s/s 09 will be shown in chicago very soon. 


anna's clothes are super-cool and very wearable. most of her pieces are reversible, which is a twofer!!! this is not just your regular sportswear. she designs with a street edge so you know you'll look like the coolest kid on the block. her jackets are so cute and her leggings are killer.

anna's clothes are sold at akira in chicago and picky girlz in grand forks, north dakota (no, that's not so random, she's from north dakota! you should hear her accent... oh for cute. lol.)


they are also sold on her site: www.annahovet.com

anna was recently featured in the september issue of lucky magazine. HOW FREAKING COOL IS THAT???!!!

join her group on facebook! 
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=102314240155


picture notes: jennifer hudson, yes the dreamgirl, has worn the "debra" jacket shown and the grey leggings, oh yeah, those are the "erin" leggings. ;) naturally i'm proud...

photo credits: rachel hanel. model: megan lewis.