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Oct 08
Dear Readers,
Thanks for making the Fashion Intel so fun to write for. Today I was reading Jonathan Adler’s 2005 book entitled My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living and I was so inspired by it that I felt as if I was going to burst. Two words: Modern Hippies – that is the perfect lifestyle for me. I’m also talking to you Stefani Greenwood & Sarah Lancaster!
Ah yes, my point. I am so inspired by the blogging fashionistas out there, but the Fashion Intel isn’t about my daily outfits, although I am sure you’d love them, but rather bridging the worlds of fashion and intellect as I have never believed neither was mutually exclusive. I have always been impressed by designers, models, and artists, so it bothers me when I hear a scoff at the afforementioned. You are probably saying – who does that? Well, plenty do. Acting as if you are not influenced by the artists in our culture is ridiculous and as Mr. Adler told me today, I should try to be inspired by as many people I can.
I think it is great for one’s readers to have some insight into their life, as perspective is great. You might not see photos of me frolicking in the woods or on the side of the road wearing the latest from American Apparel [that's not my style anyway] but I will begin giving glimpses into my life. That seems to be a popular idea on the web so I’ll make an attempt.
Here is my desk. If you wonder what my wallpaper [computer] is, it is a picture of me wearing a mask [from that awful movie Saw] at a drug store. I loathe those Saw movies, but I think that puppet is so cute! Really! Also, I cannot live without flowers and the Decembre/Janvier issues of Vogue Paris.
LABELS: Candy Jars, Fashion Intel, Fashion Intelligentsia, Roses, Steel
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Aug 08
I was inclined to write this post after reading the discourse regarding Would You Wear a Knock-Off? over on Fashionista yesterday. Consensus was that the author of the post was an elitist, snob, classist, et al. and I cannot say that I would disagree (though I believe it to be faux elitism) as evident in the comment I contributed.
As I have gained readers quickly, I thought I should elucidate on the girl behind Fashion Intelligentsia. It would be me Natalie and that is me under those clothes. That is a small collection of some of my favorite dresses, and next to them you will see some recent favorites – Nine West doing Balenciaga Gladiators and Dollhouse doing Givenchy dungeon shoes.
As Kyle from Fashionista stated, “So, if a knock-off was good enough, would you wear it? Or would you just save your change – or better, get creative?” The photo reveals my answer, and surely next time he could write a more creative post. It is obvious we know our fashion, and from your comments, so do you. One can wear Phillip Lim and Forever 21. In the end both their tags read “Made in China.”
I think Karl Lagerfeld got it right when he said “Go either very cheap or very expensive. It’s the middle ground that is fashion nowhere.” I hope you enjoy the photo and there will be more reveals in the future!
LABELS: Fashion, Fashion Intelligentsia, Marc Jacobs, Phillip Lim
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Jul 08
Last week you were probably wondering what happened to the Fashion INTEL. I was at the L.A. gift show all week and posting seemed near impossible. Here I am, Monday morning, with 10 inches of less hair and I am happy to be back. You’ll be hearing from me all week.
xoxo Fashion Intelligentsia
LABELS: Fashion Intelligentsia, Haircut, Rudy's Babershop
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Jul 08
As teens, music was as important to us as fashion. These days we might not be frequenting The Smell, The Troubador, or El Rey as much as we would like, but we still love listening to past favorites and finding new gems.
With that in mind, we present to you Fashion INTEL’S mixed tape. We’re the kind of music snobs that don’t find “mixed tape” appropriate for labeling CDs or mp3s, but in this case we’ll excuse the muxtape, because we had so much fun making it!
Click the tape and see our fashion playlist for the month of JULY. We’d love to listen to yours, so comment with your playlists please!
LABELS: Fashion, Fashion Intelligentsia, Mixed Tapes, Music, Muxtape
