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It's Just Me Myself & I

2009-12-18T09:52:00.000-08:00

Hipster-bells and beater tanks forever

Self- Drawing

Pencil, Le Pen, Prismacolor (circa 2004)

She's Fresh...Exciting

2009-11-19T17:19:00.000-08:00

One of my all time favorite ad campaigns, this Versace spread dates around '94-'95 and was torn out of a copy of Vogue. I am still quite in love with it, I just can't get enough of all the attention paid to the details. It looks as fresh today as it did back then. And if you look closely at the third photo, you can almost see the faces of Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista in there (which I am guessing was no accident). Long live King Gianni.

I Love My Calendar Girl

2009-11-17T16:26:00.000-08:00

Usually, it goes like this: sometime during the first week of January, I look to my left to see the date and notice that, hey...I need a new calendar! And then, due to a mix of procrastination and forgetfulness, all of the sudden it's February and I'm desperately searching for one. Oftentimes, I am pluck out of luck finding something that suits me (if I hadn't spotted the last of the Fender guitar calendars marked 1/2 off last year at Barnes & Nobles, I might have had to settle for Hannah Montana...*shudder*). So how prepared do I feel this year now that I have one ready to go for 2010!

The Barbie 2010 Calendar: Fashion Model Collection features one of my all-time forever favorite things: fashion illustrations of Barbara Millicent Roberts . Each month has a different "collectible" Barbie wonderfully rendered in water-color, pen, and pencil by the super talented Robert Best, whom you might remember as a contestant on "Project Runway" Season 3 (glad to see Mattel took him back after he was auf'd!). And considering I'm often tempted to buy some of these dolls only because the drawings on the boxes are so amazing, the calendar solves two issues at once: space & time.

Order one now at Amazon.

The Chain Gang

2009-10-02T10:48:00.001-07:00

Paco Rabanne silver chain halter dress from '67

Pencil & Prismacolor (2004)

Not lost, but I did find

2009-09-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

The following pieces of random cuteness were recently found on a flea market adventure. Not sure why, but apparently the last Saturday of September is the unofficial Flea Market Day in the greater Philadelphia area because on every corner it seems there are tables and blankets set up with people trying to get rid of their goods. Here are a few of my favorite findings.

Preppy canvas tote bags from the 70's are my weakness (I have about a dozen or so). And since they can be picked up rather cheaply, I have a problem not buying them. I mean, really, when something this adorable is only $1, how can you not?

Purple Studio 54-era shades from YSL, befitting your inner Grace Jones. Can you say SICK? $5. Lenses a little scuffed, working on repairing them with Armor Etch.

Ultra sweet bone~white boots from the 80's. Super slouchy, sexy, size 9. Not my size so lucky you...I just added them to the 28 Crash! store.

I loves me some 80's kitsch and if it can be worn around my neck, even better. Smashing goldtone necklace with charm pendant. Heart has hinged hoop (say that 10 times fast!) affixed with dangly unicorn & key charms. My aunt was a club-hopping disco queen back in the day, this looks like something she would have owned.

After Midnight Dress

2009-09-24T20:16:00.000-07:00

1970's semi-sheer black mini has lovely floral motiff and elegant bell sleeves. Matching tie sash belt. Find it at the 28 Crash! store.

Moulin Rouge Dress

2009-09-23T23:48:00.000-07:00

Vintage 1970's-80's satin party frock has a black bodice and black & white stripe skirt. Ruffle hem, matching sash belt. Find it at 28 Crash!

Boot Scoot Boogie

2009-09-21T09:58:00.000-07:00

I recently found these ridiculously dope red suede Balmain ankle boots on Net-a-Porter. They have bandage straps that wrap around the uppers with silver belt buckle accents.

They're $1,195 so yeah, not in my lifetime. But before I started coveting them too much, I remembered a similar pair I already had in my closet. Vintage from the '80's. Red suede with silver hardware details.

I paid $1 for these (yes, I am still amazed at that). But then I remembered yet another pair I have in my possession. This pair, also vintage, can be found at the 28 Crash! store, priced at $48. Red leather and suede, they're nearly knee-high with buckles and wrap-style design.

Uncanny, right? The $1,195 boots literally look like a hybrid of the two vintage pairs I have here. It makes me wonder if the Balmain footwear team has been rummaging through my things while I am not at home.

SS10~ Anna Sui

2009-09-17T21:52:00.000-07:00

Freakishly cool cut-out go-go boots and pop mod ditsy florals were mixed with preppy tennis cableknit tops at Anna Sui.

SS10~ Malandrino, Temperely, Marc by Marc

2009-09-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

Marc Jacobs' signature line is often hit-or-miss for me, but his Marc by Marc label always win me over. Very 80's United Colors of Benetton for spring '10.

One of the best collections of the week, Malandrino mixed African stylings, tribal prints, intricate draping, and extra long fringe.

At Temperley London, sleek mannequins outfitted in Alice's Deco/Nouveau laced looks took center stage.

SS10~ Cynthia Steffe, Zac Posen, Chris Benz

2009-09-15T14:36:00.000-07:00

Loving the metallic shreaded fringe mini from Cynthia Steffe

Zac Posen brings Blow-Up-meets-"Star Trek"-retro~futurism to the runway.

Not sure if Chris Benz found his models from a "NYC Prep" casting call, but this floaty chiffon pastel number is darling.

Carlos Miele Spring 2010

2009-09-14T14:27:00.000-07:00

Ombre dreams courtesy Carlos Miele

DVF & Vivienne Tam Spring 2010

2009-09-14T10:08:00.000-07:00

Lovely summer goddesses at Diane von Furstenburg

Vivienne Tam sends us butterfly kisses

LAMB, Lacoste, Richard Chai~ Spring 2010

2009-09-12T14:59:00.000-07:00

Here is the first in a series of illustrated runway reports from New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 shows.

Bubble hem romper is cheeky fun at Lacoste.

Gwen Stefani might be the best celebrity designer ever. Asymmetrical Flashdance-style from L.A.M.B.

I can never get enough of the slouchy preppy boyfriend look. Richard Chai brings it with windowpane trousers and slim fit blazers.

Union of the Snake

2009-09-12T10:01:00.000-07:00

Gucci Fall '09 ad

Frida Giannini can do no wrong. And that's all I have to say about that.

Pencil, Prismacolor, Photoshop (2009)

This Bootie Was Made for Walking

2009-09-11T13:22:00.000-07:00

"Gusto" by Fergie Shoes

Ever since I saw this bootie in Lucky, I have been quite obsessed. And unlike Jessica Simpson (whom has some cute shoes but I can't ever bring myself to buy), I don't think I mind that it's by a Black Eyed Pea (truth be told, I have a soft spot for Miss Fergie Ferg... I seriously wanted to BE her back during her "Kids Incorporated" days). The hunting begins.

UPDATE! I don't know what's going on here, but I found this exact boot over at Piperlime and it is a shoe by "Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Core Basics". Was Lucky magazine wrong in its credits? No bother, it's also $30 less than expected. Oh, mine.

Pencil & Prismacolor (2009)

One of the Beautiful People

2009-09-10T16:46:00.000-07:00

Michael Kors Fall '04 ad

Unlike Donna Karan, Michael Kors' shows were a blast. I always died over the clothes (the 70's jet-setter look is so my thing...or more accurately, I want it to be my thing) and people were pretty chill. There were always signs with directions for the models on how to walk, something like, "Walk strong! Have fun! You are superstars!". And even though I was often handling fur coats worth thousands of dollars, I wasn't stressed at all (is that good or bad?)

Pencil, Prismacolor, & Le Pen (2004)

It's a Family Affair

2009-09-09T21:56:00.000-07:00

Prismacolor & Le Pen (2004)

Lovely Day

2009-09-08T14:45:00.000-07:00

DKNY ad Fall '08

I once worked backstage at one of Donna Karan's shows at Fashion Week and it was mad chaos (and not the fun kind either). As a result, I've never really been a fan. But the ad campaign for fall '08 changed my mind. It was one of my favorites ever.

Prismacolor & pencil (2008)