Style Icon: Alicia Silverstone (The Grunge Lolita)
By Glendy | March 11, 2010
Once upon a time, Alicia Silverstone was a video vixen, prancing around in some of Aerosmith’s most memorable videos (Crying & Crazy) of the early 90’s . Her style was simple and laid back, she seemed innocent yet her bad-ass Dr. Martens were always a part of her trademark look. The flowing hair and natural beauty made her a fashion icon of the 1990’s but lately, I’ve noticed revival of this look, the pre- Clueless Alicia, here are some of the modern grunge lolita looks I have stumbled upon, enjoy!
Music Artist: Sky Ferreira ( A.KA. The New Grunge Lolita)
Andrea via: Lookbook.nu
Zara TRF Spring 2010 – Channeling the Grunge Lolita Look
Do you lovelies like this new trend?
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Animal Battle: Chanel RTW Fall 2010 Review
By Glendy | March 10, 2010
Now, this isn’t an animal planet related post but if a grizzly bear and a polar bear got into a fight during a fashion show, Chanel’s latest Fall collection would be the outcome of this ferocious battle. However, I think the animal brawl would’ve been the highlight of the show since Chanel’s latest pieces were not what I was expecting, the over-the-top fur and Eskimo like ensembles looked a bit tacky. I love Chanel but I don’t know what uncle Karl was thinking, sometimes fur can look chic but I don’t understand how fur went wrong in this show, check out the pics….
Although, I didn’t like most of the collection, I have to admit there were a few pieces that were gorgeous and beautiful. Check out these wonderful items which remind me of the classiness and wonder of Chanel :)
Images via: Style.com
Do you lovelies like the newest Chanel collection, yes, no, maybe?
Topics: Fashion, Runway review, Trends | 7 Comments »
Monday Scoop: Christian Siriano Channels McQueen for Newest Payless Collection – Style: The Best Korean Fashion Drama
By Glendy | March 8, 2010
I had previewed the newest Christian Siriano shoes for Payless but I just got a tip about the exclusive and limited edition avant-garde Christian Siriano shoes being sold online only! The exclusive edition is an obvious interpretation of the late McQueen’s Spring 2010 RTW shoes made famous by Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance Video. I think the shoes look interesting and chic, however they are much pricier than the previous Payless editions at $79.99. What do you guys think, would you wear them?
In other news, I am totally addicted to Korea’s fun soap opera or K-drama called, Style. It’s a Devil Wears Prada inspired drama and no, it’s nothing like Ugly Betty or any other shows I’ve seen. I love the characters and fashions, it’s great to see a gorgeous curvy Asian woman become an independent and successful editor-in-chief ;) Check out this wonderful and fresh take into the fashion industry!
PS: All 16 epsiodes are available on youtube and are subtitled.
Much love,
Glendy
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Thursday Giveaway! The September Issue Special Edition 2-Disc DVD
By Glendy | March 4, 2010
Hi guys, I usually don’t have giveaways in my site but today I wanted to share something very special with my readers. I will be giving away a special edition 2-disc September Issue DVD featuring behind the scenes and awesome commentary that are like a cherry-on-top for any fashion fan. The contest ends next Thursday, March 11th and the winner will be announced on Friday, March 12th at Noon, N.Y. Eastern Time.
To enter please answer the following question:
What advice would you give Anna Wintour to Improve Vogue magazine?
Thank you so much for your support :)
Good luck everyone!
- Directed by: R.J. Cutler
- Produced By: R.J. Cutler, Eliza Hindmarch, Sadia Shepard
- Executive Produced By: Molly Thompson, Robert DeBitetto, Robert Sharenow, R.J. Cutler
A riveting behind-the-scenes look into the world of fashion, The September Issue debuts on DVD and digital download from Lionsgate. An intimate, funny and surprising look at Vogue’s legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors, this is the captivating story of how they create the must-have Bible of fashion: The September Issue. Director RJ Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintour’s Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart. Hailed as “highly entertaining” (Time Out New York), “completely addictive” (Salon.com), “a hurricane of fabulousness” (New York Magazine) and “dishy, glitzy, vibrant and sensationally fun” (Entertainment Weekly), The September Issue stars a who’s who of fashion, featuring unprecedented access into the hallways of Vogue magazine, along with fashion royalty like Oscar De La Renta, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vera Wang, Thakoon, Karl Lagerfeld and more. Available as a two-disc “Double Issue” DVD containing extensive bonus materials, including over 90 minutes of never-before-seen deleted scenes, audio commentary with the director and a photo gallery, The September Issue will be hitting stands on February 23, 2010 for the suggested retail price of $29.98.
At the eye of this annual fashion hurricane is the two-decade relationship between Anna and Grace Coddington, incomparable Creative Director and fashion genius. Through them, we see close-up the delicate creative chemistry it takes to remain at the top of the fashion field. Now, with the biggest issue ever hanging in the balance, Anna and Grace confront the runways of Fashion Week, the backrooms of the world’s biggest designers, the high-stakes photo shoots – and each other – as the Vogue team scrambles to find the perfect look for each page of The September Issue. Cutler delivers a riveting look into the world of fashion that is as fun, fabulous and fast-paced as the world it captures.
*DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Disc One:
- Audio commentary with director R.J. Cutler
- Deleted scenes
- Photo gallery
- Theatrical trailer
Disc Two:
- Over one hour of extra footage including 20 additional deleted scenes not seen in theaters
Deleted Scenes on Discs One and Two include:
- Exclusive additional footage inside the office at Vogue as Anna Wintour and her staff discuss the season’s trends, the 2008 presidential election coverage and more!
- Andre Leon Talley in Paris as he talks about his first designer outfit and gives travel advice for staying at the Ritz-Carlton, with additional footage of Andre giving the commencement address at the High School of Fashion Industries in New York City.
- Visits with Grace Coddington at her homes in New York City and on Long Island, as she talks about her inspirations and her other creative passions.
- Behind the scenes with designer Thakoon as he designs a dress, prepares to visit Vogue, holds a trunk show at Bergdorf Goodman and finally sees his work in Vogue.
- Scenes with Anna Wintour visiting designers such as John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, and Thakoon as well as Olivier Theyskens (Nina Ricci), Nicolas Ghesquiere (Balenciaga), Paulo Melim Andersson (Chloe) as well as Andre Leon Talley with designers Vera Wang and at jewelry designer Fred Leighton
- Anna Wintour and her daughter, Bee, at the “7th on Sale” event benefitting the NYC AIDS Fund.
- Grace Coddington at the Versace showroom in Paris showing her fashion sketches.
- Extended versions of Grace Coddington’s Couture shoot, Elissa’s Accessories shoot and the Sienna Miller cover shoot
Much love,
Glendy
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My Closet’s Trash and Treasure
By Glendy | March 3, 2010
I was looking through my closet a few weeks ago and came across a fugly pair of shoes I found in the depths of my NYC mini “closet” a.k.a tiny hole in the wall. I grabbed these things and started wondering where I had gotten them, I then took a look inside and realized these were the Yves Saint Laurent vintage shoes one of my old bosses had given me ages ago, OMGEEEE! The shoes were untied and the flaps were splattered all over the place, I gathered the belts and tied them around the flaps and tada…. This is what these babies are supposed to look like :)
As I kept digging through the unknown, I also found these cuties, caged and steel heeled vintage Charles Jourdan sandals, my ex-boss had also given me these in three colors, hot pink, cobalt blue and black! I’m not very familiar with the brand but they’re in great shape and made in France.
After more searching and digging, I found this forgotten gem, years ago I would always carry it with me, I remember when Gwen Stefani was still hot and came out with her handbag line, now it’s just sitting in my closet, chilling probably remembering the good ol’ days when it would be the center of attention, lol. Thanks for the bag G.
Can you guys spot the little lamb?
How about you lovelies, have you discovered something new hiding in your closet?
PS: I will be ebaying some of these pieces this week, if you are interested in any of these items please feel free to e-mail me :)
Topics: Fashion, Op-Ed | 14 Comments »
Best of March 2010 Magazine Fashion Spreads
By Glendy | March 2, 2010
Hi guys, sorry I’m posting late this week but so much is going on, stay tuned ;) Here’s a quick re-cap of this month’s most interesting fashion spreads in Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazzar and Elle. Note that I found some repetitive trends and some pretty bad fashion spreads, so before you head out to pick up your favorite magazine here’s a peek into what’s hot this month, check them out!
Marie Claire – March 2010
I loved this awesome spread featuring some cool accessories and the recurring gypsy trend, bright and flamboyant prints, yes!
Vogue U.S. – March 2010
Vogue and Marie Claire were both showcasing similar gypsy/ethnic/mix all the prints you can find + all the accessories you can pile on trend, lol.
Vogue scans via: Momma’s a rolling stone
Elle -March 2010
This is a very beautiful fashion spread, it’s simple but very feminine I loved the combination of lace, crystals and oversized hats :D
Harper’s Bazzar – March 2010
Note: This might be the only U.S. risque spread I came across this month, bad ass criminal chick with guns, robbing banks and getting away with it :>
The annoying repetitive trend: Military/Commando/Camouflage
I don’t know why all the magazines decided to showcase this trend, yes it was big on the runways but I’m not feeling it, this all gives me a migraine to look at, they all look very similar and none of the spreads evoke anything special, got creativity anyone?…. Except EXCEPT Vogue, scroll down ;)
(left) Harper’s Bazzar – (right) Marie Claire
Pretty girls in military gear? check, ummm……hmmmm…. yeah….
(Left) Elle – (right) Vogue scan via: Momma’s a Rolling Stone
My fave (military look) is the amazonian warrior spread thanks to the genius Grace Coddington at Vogue, now this is an interesting twist, don’t you agree?
Much love always,
Glendy
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The Beautiful Mirror: How to embrace your true beauty
By Glendy | February 26, 2010
Image via: flickr
A few days a go I received an e-mail, I will not disclose any information to respect the privacy of the author but I was asked in a shy manner to remove a photo I had taken of the subject. This person thought the image I had taken of them looked very ugly and unflattering. At first, I thought it was a joke since I thought the image was stunning and beautiful but then I realized the subject felt really uncomfortable with the close-up image. I removed the photo but something about this bothered me, how can this person believe they looked unattractive when in fact, they’re gorgeous! We all perceive ourselves differently, what I may find beautiful may be the opposite for someone else.
Years ago, I thought I looked very plain and unattractive but as time passed I learned to accept who I was and became more comfortable in my skin. However, I have come across many beautiful women who think they are unattractive because they’re not tall or thin enough. In reality many of us are not satisfied with our appearance, however we can always find outward influences as the root of this problem but the only way to change our insecurities is to look within and change the way we perceive ourselves.
We turn on the TV, flip through magazines, look at ads and find images of the perfect hair and face but attempting to become perfect copies of what the media wants us to believe as being beautiful will only fill us with self doubt. So before you go out today, stop and look at yourself in the mirror and appreciate what’s looking back at you! Here are some tips that will help you take control of your image and make you feel like the prettiest being on the planet :)
- Stop Criticizing Yourself!
Stop comparing yourself to Kim Kardashian or Angelina Jolie, just because you have different features doesn’t mean you’re not attractive, you’re beautiful in your unique way and it’s the diversity of human beings that makes us different and special. You can spend your entire life trying to change what you dislike about your appearance , your nose, hair and face, but if you’re not happy with who you are on the inside, no amount of plastic surgery or make-up will make you feel better about yourself.
- Find Your Special Attributes:
Maybe you have beautiful lips or gorgeous legs, take advantage of what you like the most about yourself and show it off, dress up with shorter lengths or play up your gorgeous lips with bright colors. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with showing the world your beautiful attributes but most of all be confident, there’s nothing more attractive than someone who beams with self-assurance.
- Love Yourself
Someone very special to me said, “it is our imperfections that makes us human” I still carry these words with me because no one is perfect and maybe you do not look like a model or a celebrity but that’s ok because physical beauty can only take you so far but confidence and self love can make you appealing and attractive no matter where you are. It is your personality and individuality that will attract others to you as a person. Take a good look at your reflection today and tell yourself that you’re wonderful and beautiful and let the whole world admire what a special being you are.
Here are some wonderful self-reflection quotes that will inspire you:
“I am Me. In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it — I own everything about me: my body, my feelings, my mouth, my voice, all my actions, whether they be to others or myself. I own my fantasies, my dreams, my hopes, my fears. I own my triumphs and successes, all my failures and mistakes.
Because I own all of me, I can become intimately acquainted with me. By so doing, I can love me and be friendly with all my parts. I know there are aspects about myself that puzzle me, and other aspects that I do not know — but as long as I am friendly and loving to myself, I can courageously and hopefully look for solutions to the puzzles and ways to find out more about me.
However I look and sound, whatever I say and do, and whatever I think and feel at a given moment in time is authentically me. If later some parts of how I looked, sounded, thought, and felt turn out to be unfitting, I can discard that which is unfitting, keep the rest, and invent something new for that which I discarded. I can see, hear, feel, think, say, and do. I have the tools to survive, to be close to others, to be productive, and to make sense and order out of the world of people and things outside of me.
I own me, and therefore, I can engineer me. I am me, and I am Okay.
Denis2005 Virginia Satir quotes (American Psychologist and Educator, 1916-1988)
This is the story of a robot who wanted to look like the human on TV….
Hope you lovelies have a great weekend!
Much love,
Glendy
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Yvan Rodic’s: Face Hunter Book Review
By Glendy | February 25, 2010
“Fashion is what you buy, style is what you are.” Yvan Rodic
Yesterday, I received a wonderful gift in the mail, Yvan Rodic’s upcoming Facehunter Book! I’ve always been a huge fan of his blog and couldn’t wait to show you a sneak-peek of Rodic’s iconic fashion images. If you follow the Facehunter Blog you’ll see some of the most memorable photos in this volume along with some wonderful notes from Rodic’s experience as a photographer. The book will be available on March 15th and can be purchased online from Thames and Hudson. The book (320 pages of vivid images) is a great fashion companion for inspiration and style reference, check out the pics and let me know what you think :)
Much love always,
Glendy
Topics: Art, Fashion, Product Reviews | 12 Comments »
Closet Confidential: H&M Spring Prints Mash-Up
By Glendy | February 23, 2010
Hi guys, today I decided to embark in another of my closet confidential adventures and headed to H&M to check out what’s new for the upcoming Spring season. As soon as I set foot in the store, I couldn’t help noticing the wonderful prints and fabrics, I decided to mix several prints and here are some of the outfits I came up with, please click on the images to see the details, hope you like them :)
Stripe Dress: $19.95 Flower Print Shirt: $25.95
Lace Mini-dress (used as a top): $34.95 Flower Print Skirt: $24.95
Flower Print Shirt: $25.95 Gingham Print Skirt: $24.95
Do you lovelies like the upcoming mixed print trend
Topics: Fashion, Outfit Diary, Product Reviews, Trends | 20 Comments »
Japan comes to NYC: The Tokyo Fashion Festa!
By Glendy | February 21, 2010
This past Friday, I was invited to see the cutest show of the week and it was also the best ending to New York Fashion Week. The Tokyo Fashion Festa was held at F.I.T and gathered the most recognized brands in Lolita, Gothic Lolita and other popular Tokyo styles rarely seen in NYC. The event was brought together by Madame Killer and focused on the many colorful and interesting fashion subcultures in Japan, in addition to the live music acts, the dedicated fans made the event very special and memorable. Check out the pics and enjoy the show!
Cute and pretty dresses from Angelic Pretty
Yes, ruffles and Baby, The Stars Shine Bright :)
Adorable kiddies at the show and love the leopard bolero, so fab!
Black Peace Now! The brand name for the Elegant Gothic Lolita or EGL
Loved the beautiful flamenco ruffles and the purple lace on the right.
The best part of the show were the fans, I met some wonderful people who made the event very special :)
You know the guy in the sailor outfit on the right stole the show, haha
Meet Katy! I saw her in the audience at the show, her outfit is lovely and she was giving me the 411 in Lolita fashion, she believes “Lolita is not only fashion but a way of life” I also understood the difference between Sweet Lolita (ruffles, pink and light baby colors) versus Elegant Gothic Lolita (dark hues with religious accessories e.g. crosses )
I absolutely loved her outfit, her skirt had a magical fairy tale print inspired by Snow White, amazing!
A Sweet Lolita!
As Katy told me “Lolita has no age, anyone can be a Lolita even if you’re in your thirties or forties” I have to agree, look at this elegant lady, every detail and accessory is beautiful, hmm… I’m starting to consider this Lolita fashion, lol.
After seeing these pics do you lovelies have a favorite look?
Topics: Events, Fashion, Runway review | 12 Comments »
Bloganizing: Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference
By Glendy | February 18, 2010
Hi guys, I’m a bit behind but I wanted to share with you a few pics from the Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference (Evolving Influence) held at The Helen Mills Theater this past Monday. I was very excited to view the panels and see some of the wonderful bloggers of this unique community. I was very happy to see Jennine from The Coveted and founder of IFB, she’s always so welcoming and amazing. I also saw the lovely Melissa and Jeniffer from Wokchic , Deanne from Dream Sequins and the fab Wendy Brandes.
The conference covered interesting panels featuring topics such as, The Business of Blogging, Blog Ethics and The Future of Fashion Blogging (featuring, Bryan Boy, Sussie Bubble and Tavi) you can watch videos of some of these panels via Bobbin Talk’s Channel, in case you missed them.
Here’s a pic of me at the lounge haha, I apologize if you saw me behind my lap-top in a corner but I was trying to catch up with work and I’m a bit shy. I arrived at the conference around 2:30 PM and left a bit after the last panel. If I missed you please drop me a line, we should meet up soon :)
Bloggers taking a break and mingling between panels.
Blogging and tweeting away… Can you spot the manicure Oasis?
The Lovely Diane Pernet and Ms. Tavi, two amazing ladies! Image Via: A Shaded View on Fashion
PS: You can also follow more news, updates and community tweets about the conference by typing the hash-tag #ifbcon in twitter! Also if you see yourself in any of these images please claim your cred and I’ll add your name and link to the description below the photo.
Much love always,
Glendy
Topics: Events, Fashion | 16 Comments »
BREAKING NEWS: Lady Gaga has been Kidnapped!
By Glendy | February 17, 2010
JUST IN: White Plains, N.Y.
Lady Gaga has been abducted. According to her father, he was resting on the sofa when a stranger walked inside the living room speaking in a mysterious language. His daughter who had just returned from London, ran downstairs and touched the arm of the intruder, then they both disappeared under a thunderous flick of light. Lady Gaga’s father ran outside the front lawn and only caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a flying saucer. Gaga’s father described the kidnapper to have an unearthly appearance, a white robot shell and speaks an odd tongue, if you have any information, please contact the police immediately!
RECENT UPDATE: Lady Gaga has contacted her father and the press, according to her father she sent the following pictures with an attached note saying:
“Dad, here are some pictures of me and my fiance, I know the industry will not accept and understand my decision, I am now in a distant planet where my love and I shall live freely from the scrutiny of the media and the paparazzi. Don’t worry father, I’ll come home to see you one day and I will often call you to your telephone. I love you”
Images Via: Vogue Girl Korea
Gaga’s father has declined to make any further comments and has asked that everyone respect his daughter’s privacy. On the other hand, the alleged kidnapper appears to be an astronaut from the South Korean ultra secretive K.A.S.A space commission, his identity still remains a mystery….
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