lurve: January 2010

"Alice in Wonderland" takes a spin in France

As you should all know by now, Tim Burton is re-creating Alice in Wonderland via 3D, starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and debuting Mia Wasikowska as Alice... and many more actors. If you didn't know about this until now, shame on you! Where have you been?!

Fashion has taken this exciting recreation into its own hands and produced an entire project in France via department store Printemps. As a child, I loved watching the Disney version of the story and I'm pretty sure I've seen it at least 20 times. I wish I can see this in person but photos will have to do... And it's still pretty amazing what these designers and artists have done to create products from the inspiration. Nicholas Kirkwood collaborated with Ann Demeulemeester, Alexander McQueen, Bernard Willhelm, Charles Anastase, Christopher Kane, Chloe, Haider Ackermann, Manish Arora, and Maison Martin Margiela, each of which were given a window to fill as they saw fit.

Nicholas Kirkwood's "March Hare"

Charles Anastase's "Alice"

Ann Demeulemeester's "cutout silhouettes"

Maison Martin Margiela's "Upside Down Alice"

Via: Style File

My Ideal Kitchen

IT'S HUGE.

Madewell's Slouchy Trouser Jeans

I am v. excited...

Website: Madewell 1937

Catherine Baba - YSL in Paris

A.P.C. Lookbook

Valentino 2010 Spring Couture Review

Jean Paul Gaultier 2010 Spring Couture Review

J.Crew Spring is here!

Yayayayayayayayayayayayayay I want all of these...

Zoey Blazer

Tiered Brique Skirt

Bleeker Blazer

Cotton Asymmetrical Cotton Dress

Pixie Pant

Balmain "blue label" - FALSE RUMORS

Oh how sad. So that means no Balmain tees available for $500? Oh darn. Vogue UK

But they will be launching a sunglasses collabo with Oliver Peoples, due in March. Style File

@ Dior in Paris

I stole this from StockholmStreetStyle, and I cropped out the girl that was on the left because a)I wasn't v. fond of what she was wearing, and b)Her outfit doesn't apply to the point of this entry. Much apologies.

Notice:
soft moto jacket
shaggy mini
ankle boots w. gold platform

A shaggy mini paired with a moto jacket was definitely a pleasant surprise. The way I would imagine, this jacket would typically be paired with an edgy pair of Vintage1 Moto Jeans, and the skirt would be paired with a soft Chanel silk blouse. I absolutely love the juxtaposition of the two. As I mentioned earlier, Contradiction is one of the three rules I always follow when I create a look for myself; clash the girly and the boyish together and it's a perfect union. The gold platform of the boots remind me steel-toed shoes (I think it can come back for fall 2010) and it continues the cool affect of the moto jacket. Ideally, I would wear something like this. Although I imagine it's v. cold in Paris this time of the year, I like that she went bare-legged. It asks for simplicity amidst the shag. Too much is no bueno.

Doillon, 'Danseuse'

Dior 2010 Spring Couture SHOW

Givenchy 2010 Spring Couture Review

Chanel 2010 Spring Couture Review

Jessica Simpson Dany Platform

I'm not a very big fan of platform at all,

but this particular one caught my eye.

Dior 2010 Spring Couture Review

Couture began today in Paris, and I'm tickled with excitement.

SAG Awards 2010

Some of my faves from the SAGs...

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen

Bullock showed up in a far better choice compared to the unsuccessful big mess of a dress she chose for the Golden Globes that looked like a high school student made for herself to go to her prom the night of. blech! This piece by McQueen is form-fitting to the tee on her and as simple as it looks, the detailed sequins make this dress one of my all-time favorites. Notice the structured shoulders. It's no Balmain, but it is a statement.

Kate Hudson in Emilio Pucci

I've always been a fan of her style. It's simple, chic, and sexy and this dress does complete justice for just that. I couldn't get a hold of a photo of the back of the dress, which is a shame because it's the focal point of the piece, but it is stunning.

Mo'Nique in Badgley Mischka

The dress she chose for the Golden Globes was beautiful on her, but for the SAGs, this piece tops it. I love this color on her! It truly brightens up her complexion and flatters her curves. It's absolutely sweetness.

Diane Kruger in Jason Wu

I was utterly blown away by the stunning Inglorius Basterds' actress when she appeared in this mustard yellow Jason Wu creation. The asymmetrical design is hot, and it's draped beautifully on the shoulder and off. I love that she's wearing red lips. It really does brighten up the dress and her face, not to mention those envious icy blue eyes.

Colin Firth & Tom Ford both in Tom Ford

Men are usually hidden away on such occasions, as every suit looks the same. But I have to say that Ford's suits are my favorite on the red carpet. It's classic, so suave, and v. much suitable for a real gentleman.

Gossip Girl

Having GG withdrawals....

Diddy & Natalia Vodianova for Vogue

Sean Combs and model Natalia Vodianova did a photoshoot with Annie Leibovitz for Vogue and I have to say it is very regal. I was shocked when I saw how great Diddy looks in editorial! I just think these shots look amazing....

Balmain - Blue Label coming soon

For us regular nine to five-ers, attaining a Balmain anything is going to cost us at least an arm, a leg, a neck, a boob, all ten toes, both ears, and definitely each and every one of our vital organs; the price of a tee is approx. $1200 and a Balmain dress is over $50,000. Yes. I know the level of shock you're in. But you can proceed to breathe again and close your mouth now because the word is... Christophe Decarnin, the head designer of Balmain since 2005, is producing a more recession-safe label called Blue Label to reach out to more potential customers who can't throw down $17,000 for a Balmain tuxedo jacket (FYI, that's us). It's timed to come out next Fall and is said to be 40 to 50 percent lower than the runway line. Hmmmm... so if I do the math, a Balmain tee will cost me approx. $500 to $1500 (if I want sparkles on it) and a Balmain floor-sweeping or thigh-hugging dress will cost me approx. $12,000 to $25,000 (plus tax, unless you live in Portland...). Hmmmmm. Well isn't that comforting and encouraging. I guess I can just wait for GILT, which by the way is a great site to purchase designer labels for up to 70 percent off. I encourage you to use it. You can thank me later! (I like my steak medium-rare soaked in balsamic vinaigrette, with a fresh spring salad on the side served with a well-aged Merlot. Thanks.)

(photo: model Daria Werbowy in Balmain, US Vogue, May '09)

Fall 2010 - Ermenegildo Zegna

"Maybe it's the embattled economy that got to the designers at the fall 2010 mens shows in Milan, or the insinuating presence of terrorists. Maybe it's the creeping dread that's going around like a variant of H1N1. Designers were hunkered down. They were in the trenches — or in trench coats, anyway." -NYT (here)