From Elle June 2009
Chloe Sevigny is one of the coolest girls on the planet. From Sassy to Big Love, Chloe’s style is a look that is championed by the creative and booed by the masses. Chloe’s looks in Elle are totally inspiring me right now.
Don’t forget to pre- order your Chloe Sevigny “Buckle Boots” from Opening Ceremony!
More photos after the break.
As I promised, here are my photos from the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Photographs were strictly prohibited inside the exhibit, but I had to capture a few to remember this amazing retrospective. I’m pretty slick, and went unnoticed.
[Top] The welcome photo at the entrance into the exhibit.
[Top Left] This sheer dress was my favorite garment in the entire exhibit. It was made of chiffon with an ostrich feather bottom. I also loved that gold snake belt as an accoutrement. Something I learned from the exhibit, which I might have been in denial of – I LOVE FEATHERS! [Top Right] This was another feathered dress, with a scale-like dress behind it. They were both behind a large glass wall, but their beauty was evident.
[Lower Left] The Mondrian dress. You know it, you probably love it, now see it in person. In fact, there were numerous dresses in the exhibit that showcased YSL’s admiration for the arts. [Lower Right] This one’s for you Stefani! This woven wedding dress was prominent right in the center of the exhibit. I cannot believe I got this great shot! As soon as I saw it, I thought of you. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Do something great in 2009 – visit your local museum and become a member! Cannot afford that? Drop them a $5 donation. Every bit counts, trust me.
Though gas prices are finally below $3.00 in California, I cannot help think of all the clothes, shoes and accessories I could’ve bought with the money I spent on gas. Sigh – have you felt our economic apocalypse, or what?
I’ve been holding onto this image because I was absolutely thrilled seeing it in Domino Magazine. I haven’t spotted it in any fashion mags, but maybe that is because it is Kenneth Cole and their clothes have never transmitted to my interest. I do love their ads though and how politically conscious they always aim to be.
No doubt this fall campaign “We All Walk in Different Shoes” is meant to open up a discourse on identity politics. Nina looks great. What are your thoughts?
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Lula, Girl of my Dreams is probably my favorite magazine in publication. I love this magazine because the editors/artists who put it together make me feel as if they read my childhood diary. Lula picks all the cool girls, but not the ones you hated in high school. Instead they pick the smart, interesting, and creative girls that always intrigued you.
I was so happy to see the new issue and with Ali Micheal on the cover no less. Ali has been through a very public roller-coaster ride, including designers calling her fat in Paris, her televised admittance of Anorexia and treatment, followed by a backlash then empathy, and popping up again during NYC fashion week looking thinner than ever. I wish Ali well and the best of health. She looks absolutely beautiful in this Lula spread, so we thank the magazine for seeing what we see in Ali.
SEE ALI’S SPREAD BEHIND THE BREAK & LOOK FOR LULA SCANS ON FASHION INTEL ALL WEEK LONG!
This past weekend I ventured over to the Americana in Glendale to use my birthday gift certificate at Barneys Co-Op. I had my eye on a ruffled 3.1 Phillip Lim skirt, and since that store is always empty and I have never seen anyone buy anything in there, I knew my skirt would be patiently waiting for me. WRONG.
Everything else was still in its place, but my skirt disappeared. It’s now off their website too! Luckily, the VENA CAVA rack satiated my fashion desires. Their purple tired petal dress was to D-I-E for, and when I received my Barneys catalog in the mail yesterday I was reminded how much I want it. I can’t imagine it flying off the shelf at the Americana, so should I wait? Or might I face another fashion disappearance?
Since my birthday, I have promised myself that I was truly going to accomplish everything I might have pushed to the side previous to 8.23.08. If you can believe this, visiting the TJ Maxx in La Cañada Flintridge was on my list of things to do ever since I heard of their “Runway” section, which features the cast-aways of previous designer collections.
I should have known better, as those who are close to me know that I totally lose my lunch when I enter a discount store. Now don’t get me wrong. I love sales and I love bargains! BUT I cannot stand tossed clothes, growling women, mistreated fabrics, and the overall stench of desperation of those who must own something designer. As soon as we walked into the “Runway” section, I turned to my boyfriend and said just because these clothes are designer, doesn’t make them good. Furthermore, there is a reason these items made it to the Maxx – they couldn’t cut it at the store they were previously in.
What do we have here? A military inspired jacket adored with black and gold buttons with a gaudy link chain. Right up my alley. Dolce & Gabanna? Even better. Excuse me, does that price tag read $799.99? Cough. Cough. I thought this was going to be a cheap excursion, but turned out eight hundred dollars at TJ Maxx is a deal. Needless to say I didn’t walk away with the Dolce love boat jacket, nor the piles of Vince and Alice & Olivia dresses.
Give me a thrift store any day. I would rather be in a muggy space with my grandma haggling down a $3 dress than a grossely “Runway” section at TJ Maxx anyday.
Fashion Intel here,
I would have to say last night’s episode was a bit more morose than usual – Vanessa giving up Nate, Chuck not getting it up because of Blair, and the breakup of Serena and Dan. Why must there be heartbreak so soon? Didn’t Dylan and Brenda date for awhile before Dylan decided to cheat on Brenda with Kelly at the beach house while Brenda was in Europe with Donna? Why couldn’t Serena and Dan have a little more time? AND why is Serena being a bitch in the next episode? That’s right, I am in my twenties and talking like this!
Fashion on Gossip Girl never disappoints; honestly, that’s half the reason I watch the show. Funny thing I noticed about the episode “Dark Knight”. You might remember my GG season finale entry [see here] in which I recommended a yellow Grecian 3.1 Phillip Lim dress for Blair. Oh yes, she wore that exact same dress in last night’s episode. Could I style for this show, or what? Maybe they are reading the Fashion Intel!
Here are my top moments:
From L to R: Phillip Lim Silk Pleated Grecian Dress $795, Marc by Marc Jacobs [as seen on Vanessa] Spectrum Striped Top $198, L. Erickson Coco Two Tier Headband $42, Chloe Bow Neck Blouse $1,575, Forever 21 Multichain Disc Necklace $4.80, Chanel Belt
Dear Chloe,
You could wear a paper sack, er, I think you have, and look absolutely fabulous. Last night I watched Teenage Caveman and I am so glad you passed on that one. I am counting the months (til January) for Big Love to come back on – I miss your polygamist ways!
(photo via Jezebel/Creative Emmy Awards)
Word has been spreading about the new “Topshop USA” online store. That’s right, no more pound conversions and waiting weeks for that Phillip Lim inspired dress! It is here, they have Kate, and I am already drooling over this comfy heart cardigan.
Apparently we’re not the first to head over to the new site, as there are only two sizes left in the Kate Moss for TopShop grey heart cardigan. If you are a 6 or 8 and have $95 to spare, head on over and see for yourself. Don’t you need a boyfriend style cardi for Fall? [clicky]
Color blocks are some of my aboslute favorites, especially when they are made by Marc Jacobs and on sale at Net-a-Porter. The moment I first saw this dress in his Spring 08 collection it was burned into my mind and I have been yearning for it ever since. For this reason, when I went to Forever 21’s homepage and saw their own color block dress, I knew exactly who it was “inspired” by.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Colour block cashmere dress($220.80 sale)
Forever 21 Kay Sweater Dress ($22.80)
They are practically $200 apart, and I would have to say I prefer the dark gray and navy. I wonder which one will be making into my closet…BUT we all know that cashmere trumps cotton any day.
“Well…I been [sic]…usually when I didn’t have any money, which I don’t really have a lot yet, I used to shop at thrift stores and vintage stores. And this is all from a vintage store. I found this at a costume house and decided to put it together. And this is not really a pin for my hair. It is supposed to be a pin for my outfit but I just stuck a couple bobby pins in it. I don’t know, I am just one of those, like, just do it yourself, cut it, make it and hopefully it will be great.” [Katy Perry on the VMA red carpet]
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, er, KATY PERRY is as articulate as her fashion and lyrics are authentic. I dare say she is the Avril Lavigne of 2008. Fake lesbian kisses? Thrift store shopping? Edgy? I can spot a tool from a mile away. AND if I read one more article regarding her resemblance to Zooey Deschanel, I am going to kill myself.
“I remember I came back from a job in Paris and the stylist said to me, ‘have you been eating too many croissants, Karen?’” Elson told the Guardian: “Fashion is obsessed with finding young, beautiful and vulnerable girls, bringing them into the fashion world, praising them, worshipping them but suddenly dropping them like a stone when they hit puberty and grow boobs and hips. It’s so dangerous and can potentially harm the girls mentally and physically.” (Guardian UK)
First Moss, now Elson and we cannot forget the lovely Ali Micheal. What do you think of this sea change?
Dear Michelle,
You looked absolutely amazing last night. I heard from WWD that you were wearing a “floral Radzimir kimono dress” from one of my favorite designers, Thakoon Panichgul . Oh, and that it was from the pre-spring 2009 collection. Sounds like you and the fashion world have a lovely relationship.
I know Barack will inspire the country to do better, but I believe you will inspire the country to dress better.
xoxo,
Fashion Intel
