I viewed a bunch of emerging designers this past fashion week, one that still stands out in my mind is Mimkho, a NY-based designer who reportedly looked to her Russian roots for inspiration. I had to wonder if she didn’t just steal from The Sound of Music instead. Wearing old world fabrics reminiscent of what you might find hanging over granny’s windows, Mimkho’s models marched militantly down the runway.
photos by Susan S. Choi
Given that the”1917 revolution, WWII, and the Communist Era” were themes that she explored, the model’s stomps and serious expressions were right in line.
Ok so the new Spring 2010 Chanel purse collection is out and it is to die for. Plus it’s right in line with two important trends: chain link purses and khaki / soft pastel colors.
She looks like a widowed bride who is seeking solace in her Chanel purse collection lol
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A surprising number of social networking sites are now dedicated to street fashion and personal style. They allow those obsessed with fashion to post an outfit, review another’s and generally be inspired by street fashion all over the world. The only way my guy friend was able to relate to my particular obsession, Chictopia.com was to come up with the closest equivalent of a dudetopia.com that he could. He likens the sites to the car-crazed sites where guys swoon over each other’s customized cars. Guys inspire each other with rims, suspension and paint jobs while girls inspire one another with shoes, accessories and color matches…er at least that’s how he was able to understand things.
Ok this he gets. Major relief. If only I could get him to participate with my postings by serving as my fashion photographer. The couple times, I’ve swallowed my pride and risked forever being seen as some vain poser, he begrudgingly obliged only after making a couple snide remarks, ultimately making me regret the proposition. I’ve since bought a tripod. Goodbye to trying to transform a boyfriend into a personal photographer and hello stealthy solitary photo shoots!
Gone are the good ole’ days when fashion week meant a cabinet re-filled with fashionable freebies. Below is a sentimental sample of what one week of fashion shows USED to yield.
Yes, that’s DKNY branded champagne, and no free magazines weren’t included in this pictorial summary.
My favorite freebies were always the certificates for spa, restaurant and gym experiences.
Fashionistas flock to NY fashion week and use the Bryant Park tent walkways as their own personal runway. Here is just a glimpse of the glamour inside.
Every week, I’m featuring a style star whose style I’m personally intrigued with and /or inspired by. This week, it’s a bow-fanatic named Breanne, aka “Flattery”. www.leflattery.blogspot.com
She’s too cute isn’t she? (and stylish beyond her years). Somebody pluck her out of the Canadian grocery store where she currently works and give her a styling position! Here are her answers to my questionnaire.
Age: 18
Location: Canada
Profession: Student/I work part time at a grocery store
Fashion Ambition: To have a carefully selected wardrobe that never gets old.
How would you describe your style?
Romantic, everyday, casual and feminine.
What are your fashion goals when dressing yourself?
Usually it is just simplicity with maybe one thing that stands out or makes the outfit different; like a bold colour or accessory.
What’s the image you feel you portray?
I feel like I don’t always portray one image. Sometimes I’m really girly and dolled up, other times I’m maybe a little darker and less feminine.
What’s your reason for recording and posting your outfits (on Chictopia.com) in such a dedicated manner?
I really like the whole community of online blogging, and it’s no secret that blogging has a lot to offer to the fashion and art world. I like being a small part of it all.
If you don’t take the photos yourself who takes your outfit pictures and how do you convince him/her?
Sometimes I take them myself, but when I don’t, it’s either my mom or sister. The hardest thing to convince them to do is come outside in -30 weather just to take a couple of pictures, but I just ask nicely and they are semi-happy to oblige.
What spring trend are you most looking forward to?
Mostly colour trends. I really want more crème articles of clothing to mixmatch with different pastels. I’m also looking forward and hoping for some more original or unique flats to wear this spring.
What’s your personal definition of being fabulous?
Haha, not sure if I ever use that word but…perhaps it’s just being able to pull off just about anything, maintaining class and being unique.
What do you wear that instantly makes you feel fabulous?
I love my black full highwaisted skirt from www.Modcloth.com. It honestly makes anything look good.
