Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Celebs, Fashion, Haute Press, News, The Industry, Touché

The Messy Messy MET Gala 2013 | Punk, Punk, Chaos (MINUS) The Couture

Stayed up all night with rapid mood swings between laughter and humiliation, much like many of the MET’s guests. As my inbox filled with drably depicted images of notables wardrobed in confusing get-ups that I’m not even sure they understood; I began to ponder not only the meaning of my fashion life, but the purpose of the MET Gala. My previous understanding included fashionable images of elegance, grace and imminent prestige. As my mind filled with the horror of the ensembles that graced the carpet, I considered this: Taylor Swift, may have some brain matter among a room full of idiots 

Taylor Swift Met Gala 2013 785x522 The Messy Messy MET Gala 2013 | Punk, Punk, Chaos (MINUS) The CoutureIn a J. Mendel black silk crepe gown with blace inserts, a black chiffon sunburst pleated back and silver-gold embroidered crystal neckline along with a J. Mendel black shiny grain mini-minaudiere with M-Lock, Taylor Swift stole the crown of bell of the MET Ball.

Last night, she polished up and dressed for the occasion. While sparing herself on any embarrassment from the onlookers and flashing lights, she cleverly upstaged Mr. & Mrs. West, who unfortunately adorned Calico Corner inspired pregnancy gloves that would make a florist blush in disgust. Guessing Taylor is finally feeling true vindication from Kanye’s rash rant circa 2009′s MTV Music Awards.

Kim Kardashian Met Ball 2013 785x522 The Messy Messy MET Gala 2013 | Punk, Punk, Chaos (MINUS) The Couture

Moving on to another favorite, Carey Mulligan: her look was both demure and safe but worked well with minimal risk. She seemed to encompass the ‘idea’ of the evening without taking the theme too far.

carey mulligan The Messy Messy MET Gala 2013 | Punk, Punk, Chaos (MINUS) The Couture

Alexa Chung, who’s well known for styling herself, chose a dress from Erdem’s Autumn Winter 2013 collection. Interestingly enough, she was quite pulled together among the fashion chaos and random style selections by peers.

Alexa Chung Met Gala 2013 The Messy Messy MET Gala 2013 | Punk, Punk, Chaos (MINUS) The Couture

The “true” couture of the evening was worn by Amare Stoudemire’s fiance, Alexis Welch. In the recent indoctrine Giambattista Valli, she wowed the crowd while also carrying child.

Alexis Welch Met Gala 2013 The Messy Messy MET Gala 2013 | Punk, Punk, Chaos (MINUS) The Couture

It’s sad to say that the memories of the MET ball’s well dressed fashionable elite are of distant recollect. Hopefully next year, the powers-that-be will decide to refrain from theming the once elegant affair and allow notables to select ensembles that not only make sense, but flatter their personal style.

Here’s to forcing square pegs into round holes, with aspirations of hoping to never see this happen again.

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Sunday, March 17th, 2013

Celebs, Haute Press, News, The Industry, Touché

Bow Down | I Been On, Beyoncé Out Does #Ego

Beyonce Bow Down Bow Down | I Been On, Beyoncé Out Does #Ego
Shout out to Willie D (double entendre), Beyonce tells bitches to bow down. Chopped and screwed: this ish is pure ego, and it’s about time. She oh so cleverly releases via her site today, letting all yall haters know…Bow down! What a great passive aggressive way to say “Yes I know, and so do you”, fall back and take notes, NO?

Though she’s always embodied the balance of arrogance and candor, it’s nice to see her flaunt her talent from a different angle. After all, betcha can’t do it like me is played and trying to be her is passé. Go with the flow, pump this, and Bow Down Bitches, I Been On, Yeah B!

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Saturday, January 26th, 2013

Babble, Celebs, Haute Press, The Industry, Touché

You Want to Be on Top? Smize, and Start Stabbing Backs!

Tyra Banks Ugly You Want to Be on Top? Smize, and Start Stabbing Backs!

What does it take to be an uber supermodel, these days? Aside from manic smizing and an inflated ego, it's important to understand what moves take ordinary modeling to extraordinary measures.

First: Have a NO friend policy, step on everyone, whatever it takes…do it. Everytime one of your peons dies, look in the mirror oh so famously and ask: Do you really want to be on top?

Second: Philanthropy, every model has a cause…saving babies in Africa, NYU scholarships that don't exist, looney girls with boyfriends that you can provide.

Third: Publicity, Publicity…Photoshop. If it ain't broke, touch it up, if it is, fix it!

Fourth: Crack, plenty of crazy crack. If you aren't smoking it, you should be. Crack. Coffee. Champagne. Cigarettes. = Model Diet

Fifth: Whore yourself into the Ivy League without an Associates, Certificate…or dare I say Bachelors. Hey! Graduate school takes less time, giving you more time to promote yourself and there are more educated people to use there.

Sixth: Find the ugliest people in the world to be on your show, as long as they don't have your beautiful resources or regimen. Ask them if they want to be you, make them compete over being you, then ephiphimise a way for only you to win and for them to fall off, forfeiting their identity, college years and likeness.

Finally: Confront the one model who was there before you about being "Mean" to you, when in all actually, she could smell your empty, vapid, sick ass a mile away DAY ONE!

How's that for a puzzle piece?

Naomi Tyra You Want to Be on Top? Smize, and Start Stabbing Backs!

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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

Celebs, Emergent Design, Fab Events, Fashion, Politics, Style It Up, The Industry

Beyonce in Emilio Pucci, Katy Perry in Rodarte & Pucci’s New Ad Campaign

Beyonce Katy Perry Inauguration Rodarte Emilio Pucci Beyonce in Emilio Pucci, Katy Perry in Rodarte & Puccis New Ad Campaign

Monday morning’s inauguration festivities were not short on stars or style. From the performers to the guests, everyone was in their Monday best. Katy Perry, who attended the event with boyfriend John Mayer, looked subdued and artsy in Rodarte. The songstress, who performed at Saturday’s Kids’ Inaugural Concert, wore an orange and black striped coat and a matching dress underneath from the designers Fall/Winter 2012 collection. She topped off the outfit with black boots, black sunglasses, and a black fedora. Although the colors are typically Halloween-y, this outfit is most definitely not. It’s so good, in fact, that I’m almost positive Taylor Swift will soon write a song bashing it.

Beyonce, who performed the National Anthem for the occasion, wore a beautiful black velvet and chiffon beaded gown from Emilio Pucci’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection. Accompanied by the U.S. Marine Band, Beyonce blew the crowd (and TV veiwers worldwide) away with her voice and dazzled them with her dress, which she paired with emerald green (the color of the year) earrings. The chiffon cutouts gave the gown some added sexiness while the beading lent some glamorous sparkle. When not performing, she topped off the outfit with a luxurious black Dior fur coat and accessorized with her husband, Jay-Z (do I smell a best dressed couple competition?). If you want Beyonce’s look but don’t exactly have a Pucci budget, Maggy London has a beautiful take on the dress. Their version is shorter (mid-thigh) with three-quarter length sleeves, but at $158 it’s an unbeatable way to get Beyonce’s look for less.

Pucci Ad Campaign 2013 Beyonce in Emilio Pucci, Katy Perry in Rodarte & Puccis New Ad CampaignIn other Pucci news, the Italian design house has just released the ad campaign for their Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Set to debut in February, the campaign, which features Pucci girl Amber Velletta, showcases some of the most amazing pieces from the collection. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who photographed the Fall campaign as well, shot the photos on location at the Villa D’Este in Rome. The background in the photos is so quintessentially Italian that it looks like it’s straight out of Romeo and Juliet. Complete with old fountains covered in moss, crumbling stone stairways, and lush greenery, it’s the perfect compliment to the classic sexiness that the line exudes. The only way you know you’re not in medieval Italy is because the clothes have a definitively modern look.

Amber Velletta, the star of the campaign, looks stunning in a white tunic worn over white pants with white shoes in one shot. In another, she leans against a pillar in a black long-sleeved mini dress, complete with a turtleneck collar, bell sleeves, and gold detailing. Lastly, she lounges next to a fountain wearing a floor length dress in black, white, and varying shades of pink. Her red lips, slicked back blonde hair, and flawless makeup add to her clearly natural beauty. The Revenge star was the model for the Fall 2012 campaign as well, and clearly she is everything that the Pucci girl represents: graceful, sensual, and beautiful.  

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Thursday, January 17th, 2013

Haute Press, Influence, News, The Industry

Brands & Retailers Trump Celebs On Social Following

Social Media and Brands Over Celebs Brands & Retailers Trump Celebs On Social FollowingIn our celebrity-obsessed culture, it’s hard to believe that anything could be more popular on Twitter or Facebook or any other social media outlet. But it’s true. According to a recent study by WSL/Strategic Retail, there are things more popular than celebrities—things like Neiman Marcus and other retailers/brands. With more followers on Twitter and more likes on Facebook, these are the social media giants. According to the study, almost two-thirds of Facebook users who “Like” different social media pages follow brands and retailers, while only about half follow celebrities and TV shows.

So why do we choose to like our favorite brand as opposed to liking our favorite celebrity? It’s because of what we get for liking the brand. While liking a celebrity page or following a celebrity on Twitter will blow up your news feed with the selfies, rants, and useless thoughts of the rich and the famous, liking a brand or a retailer will get you deals. The Facebook pages and Twitter accounts of brands and retailers, like Kate Spade or Bloomingdales, blow up your newsfeed with secret sales and last minute discounts.

The survey does say, however, that being aware of these brands doesn’t necessarily lead to sales. “Only 25% of all users go to their Social Networks for information about something they want to buy,” said Wendy Liebmann, CEO of WSL/Strategic Retail. But the fact of the matter is that when it comes to shopping, knowledge is power, and following these brands and retailers on different social media outlets gives us that power. Whether we want to know how to put together an outfit via Pinterest or who’s having a sale at what time via Twitter…Brands and Retailers are more important to us. Sorry, Bieber, we just like Berdorfs more than you.

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