Thigh High Boots

What are your thoughts about these boots that go on for days and days. With my petite body I would never be able to wear them however I must say I think they look great on the girl in the picture below. If you got legs show them off!

Anna Wintour Thinks Models Are Too Thin??

Newsflash Ana Wintour, the editor-in-chief at Vogue Magazine, thinks that models are too thin. Tell us something we don't already know Ms. Wintour. Nonetheless it's a breathe of fresh air to hear from the authority of the fashion industry that we may expect to see a small change in the sometimes predictable world of fashion. Although her claims are hard to swallow considering her own magazine is full of leggy pencil thin models.

I wish I could say the same for the young women who were just on the runways at the New York fall collections. Overall, they were pale and thin, and entirely lacking in the joyfulness and charm that once defined the supermodel. This, of course, is not their fault: Designers now near-uniformly favor a non-vivacious, homogeneous ideal.

I agree, designers do favor a homogeneous ideal, however so do magazine editors. The desire for perfection and the 'waif' look that many consider to be ideal, is something that has been ingrained in our society for quite some time now. It will take more than a statement to affect any change. In Europe we have seen some changes such as during Madrid Fashion Week when some models were rejected for being too thin. The Association Of Fashion Designers of Spain said they wanted to project and image of 'beauty and health.' I'm not encouraging that designers begin to discriminate on either end, however I think people are ready for some fresh new concepts. Fashion is about innovation and it is about time we start to see something new.

The Right Way To Pull Off A Full Skirt

Both Angie Harmon and Tracee Ellis Ross (Diana Ross' daughter) attended the screening of Trembled Blossoms wearing a full skirt.

THE RIGHT WAY
Angie Harmon knows how to pull off a full skirt and this skirt is a beautiful one. She paired the full skirt with a fitted v-neck top. It is especially important to use a fitted top because of the fullness of the skirt. You want to show that you have a body under all that fabric. I think I may have seen this outfit on a worst dressed list, however I love the look. Personally, I don't always agree with those best dressed lists anyways.


THE WRONG WAY
Tracee Ellis Ross did not pull off the full skirt look. At first glance she looks well, frumpy. The shirt she is wearing doesn't provide any shape for her figure. It isn't fitted and comes all the way up to her neckline. She is completely covered. The print on the skirt makes her look like she is wearing a table cloth and the colors are ill paired and boring. The skirt does nothing for her.

Vogue Cover Racist?

Just when we thought that only size 2 and below models could ever grace the cover of Vogue there seems to be hope! Well only if you are a 6 foot 8 inches 250 pound professional basketball player. Vogue's April Shape issue features Lebron James and Gisele Bündchen on the cover. Most notably Lebron is the first black man to grace the cover Vogue but not without a bit of controversy.

After the release of the cover, some people believe that Lebron's expression and mannerism reflects the image of King Kong. The fact that he's holding Gisele, a white woman, some believe reinforces the stereotype of the 'dangerous black man.' The photo has disturbed a few people although it is important to note that Lebron James does not agree with this hype and dismisses the controversy.

When I first saw the cover I did not get even the slightest idea that the photo was at all racially offensive. Of course I may not be in tune to many subtleties that others may be aware of but on first glance I only saw an athlete showing energy (his 'game face') and a model smiling and at his side. She looks far from frightened or unwilling to be there. Personally I feel that reading too closely to something like this brings bad publicity that wouldn't normally be there.

LA Fashion Week - Lauren Conrad Collection

Lauren Conrad had her first runway show this past Tuesday night at LA Fashion Week. Her family and reality tv friends were there to support her as well as formal rival Kristin Cavallari. Ok I admit The Hills has been one of my guilty pleasures. I do not think I'm the only one to be happy that Heidi Montag and her spawn of a boyfriend weren't in attendance.

The influence from her recent trip to Paris is very evident in her show. In fact I think it's a bit too obvious with all those berets she sent down the runway. Her collection was cute and what I expected from the TV personality, but it wasn't anything spectacular.

Whitney Port, Audrina Patridge, and Lo Bosworth

Kristin Cavallari and Brody Jenner

Quite frankly I'm sick and tired of leggings. I understand the whole California chic thing but can't we think of something new? Needless to say the leggings she incorporated into her collection were not my favorite.

Most of her dresses were cute, wearable, and very age appropriate for a girl like Lauren. There is no doubt that most of her collection is something she herself would put on to go around Hollywood.

Denim & Knits - Designer Sample Sale

The stylish Denim & Knits designer sample sale is located right next to Century 21. Chic and trendy, the store carries a great selection of designer merchandise at affordable prices. Shoppers can register at http://www.denimandknits.com/ for an additional discount.

Prices range from $89-$129 with the registered discount. For this week only, the spring sample sale includes brands such as Rock & Republic, 7 For All Mankind, Joe's Jeans, J Brand, Frankie B, Hudson, People's Liberation, William Rast, True Religion, Genetic, 575, Stitches, Monarchy, Ed Hardy, 1921, and more!

3/10/2008 - 3/17/2008
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm

Sun 11am-6pm
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New York, NY 10007 (212) 571-2600
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Next to Century 21

Bill Blass NY Sample Sale - Up to 90% OFF!!

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Pants and skirts now $29-$89, orig. $295-$895
Tops now $19-$89, orig. $495-$795
Dresses orig. now $49-$69, $495-$695
T-shirts and blouses now $19-$49, orig. $225-$495
Jackets now $49-$89, orig. $495-$895
Belts, shawls, and scarves now $19, orig. $195-$450

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Project Runway Finale - Christian Siriano

The winner of Project Runway Season 4 is Christian Siriano! As I watched him start to cry even before Heidi Klum could announce the winner, I couldn't help but hope she would call his name. What can I say, I love a man that is sensitive and fierce all at the same time. It was heartwarming to see how important the competition was to him or maybe he was too overcome with excitement from being so close to Posh Spice.

For the past couple of weeks I was hoping that Christian would be the winner. Yes I couldn't help myself and I checked out the finalists' collections online before the show aired. Everyone must like Christian Siriano as much as I do because not only was he the judges favorite, but he was also the fan favorite. I agree with many people that the color scheme was a little monochromatic. Initially the constant influx of black was redundant, although his use of shape and texture made each piece interesting. Two of his jackets I would wear right off the runway (his 4th fitted look and his 6th over the top frill jacket). The frill jacket was fabulous. Anyone who dares to wear that piece down the street will definitely turn heads but still manage to look chic. Out of all three designers Christian had the most cohesive collection. Nina Garcia was on the money when she called Christian's style pure drama. I mean look at his use of feathers, ruffles, and volume. His final dress was spectacular. It clearly showed his point of view and despite being to over the top to wear even on the red carpet, it is beautifully dramatic, pure artwork.

Christian may be focused on designing clothes for women who look more like models, as Rami pointed out, however he has vision and talent that far surpasses his age and experience. Christian makes me want to run out and buy a ruffled coat and large brim hat. Trust me there aren't many designers who could make me feel the same way.

Project Runway Final - Jillian Lewis

I was torn about choosing between Jillian Lewis and Christian Siriano, mainly because Jillian creates clothes that I would wear, clothes that any woman would wear. This season was particularly difficult to judge. All of the designers had a very distinct point of view and inspiration. As for Jillian, I think she gets inspired by clothing that she herself might wear. Her clothes have a certain funkiness that modern women love. She continued her inspiration from the final challenge at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her collection was very creative and if she somehow created a common thread throughtout I believe she might have won.

Every piece in her collection resonates with what woman want to wear including the dress Jillian had on. Who else thought she should have included that dress in the collection! Where can I buy it? She created a bunch of knit pieces that I believe no other Project Runway finalist has done. What you cannot see in these photos online is just how detailed her work really is. We all remember the melodrama surrounding Jillian's inability to manage her time. With all the extra time she had to work on her collection, she was more than able to fine tune all the details.

The one criticism from the judges came from Nina Garcia, who believed that Jillian's collection may have had too many inspirations because it seemed a little disjointed. I do agree in that sense because she didn't put on a cohesive show, however she did create a great line that I believe is the most marketable out of all three. Now the question is, where can I buy a Jillian Lewis piece?