Showing posts with label alexander mcqueen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alexander mcqueen. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

abbey's party

a friend that i studied abroad in valencia this summer facebook chatted me this evening. unfortunately by the time i saw it, she had logged off and i couldn't respond. her chat consisted of the following:

"dear most fashionable person i know
i have a party with a theme that involves tigers and cheetahs
how do i make/figure out an outfit? lol"

such a doll!

so i thought i would take the liberty and show her a few suggestions...
 Abbey's party
 
Abbey's party by AmandaQBerrill featuring a silk blazer

if i could be a dress...


alexander mcqueen spring/summer 08

Friday, January 21, 2011

m'obama part deux





 michelle obama in alexander mcqueen resort 2011 at a state dinner for the people's republic of china. amazing.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Off to class

let's make one thing clear. sweat pants in public are just not acceptable. under any circumstances. that goes for pajama bottoms, athletic shorts, etc. unless you are working out (hence, the SWEAT in sweatpants), there is no reason to look like a slob. it's called getting dressed for a reason.

with that being said, i sometimes find myself feeling somewhat unsettled whenever i see my fellow academic colleagues clad in their sleep-wear during the day. unless you plan on snoozing off during lecture, which i highly doubt your professors will appreciate, then please--put effort into your appearance. sure, we all have our days, but why let everyone else know that?

it really is incredible how easy it is to throw an outfit together. think about it--does it really require that much extra energy or mind power to throw on jeans and a cute top rather than sweat pants and a hoodie?

i digress. i love corals and aquas, i feel that they tend to look good on most people and are an easy way to brighten your own mood. there's something so classic about a cardigan and flats, however i feel it is always best to bring your own flair to the classics. paired with a neutral bag that you can still fit your notebook and planner in (i don't condone backpacks--unless they're louis vuitton), it's perfect for going from class to the mall.
i mean... the library?


Saturday, November 6, 2010

pinch me, i'm dreaming

let's talk about fur vests. i've tried to embrace them, and have wasted many minutes of my life trying them on--only to be severely disappointed and resembling a wooly mammoth. i think i have basically given up on trying to find the right one, i have decided that some things, like me wearing a fur vest, are just not meant to be. with that being said, i was thrilled to make an outfit including a fur vest, and i died when i found one with a bow-sash detailing ribbon. there i go with bows again. and speaking of bows, there's something about cream that is so much warmer than stark white and i love this top. the camel skirt plays off the warmth of of the top but doesn't compete with the vest. i thought about throwing in a more chunky, industrial/military style shoe like this one, or these babies, or this one, or even these pretty ladies. i couldn't decide which earrings i to chose, so as usual i just included all of them. i'm so indecisive.

and the luggage... i have always said to myself (and anyone who happens to be with me when i come across it) that i'll know i've achieved financial success when i can buy myself a louis vuitton keepall, and then luggage. there's just something so classic and defined about the speedy bags and the keepalls. i'm shooting for the next five years, but so far unpaid internships haven't exactly been helping me rake up financial gains. ah well, let's hope hard work pays off.



Pegase 65
$3,110 - louisvuitton.com
Flat bags »

Keepall 55 with Shoulder Strap
$1,250 - louisvuitton.com
Louis vuitton bags »

Alma
$1,480 - louisvuitton.com
Louis vuitton handbags »

Heart Locket Ring #1
$360 - charmandchain.com
Vintage style jewelry »

Gamble Ring
$255 - louisvuitton.com
Louis vuitton jewelry »

Cœur earrings in pink gold
$2,160 - louisvuitton.com
Fine jewelry earrings »

Wolfgang Frames in Cola
$175 - blackbirdballard.com
Sunglasses »

surfer on acid

this little number started when in was bored in class (don't tell my media law professor!) and typed in dolce & gabbana in the polyvore search box. amongst the satin, silk, and leopard print i found this chiffon tie dye top. as strange as it is, i was drawn to it and wanted to make it work. i paired it with simple true religions and started with the boots, but i realized that i've been neglecting flats in most of the sets. as much as i love heels, i know all too well of the pains they bring to those who embrace them. so opted to throw in some oxfords, which i am still in the market for the perfect pair of. i think when attempting the oxford trend, i think it's best to stick with a solid color throughout. i recently ordered these oxfords and i was really excited about them, but when they came i was disappointed in how character-ish they were and almost clown-like. so ladies i'd recommend sticking with a solid color throughout. any sort of deep tan leather bag could have done with this outfit, so i threw in my favorites from a plethora of them. she shades can be classic or fun, along with the studded wrap bracelets. the rose gold ring and michael kors watch kill me, i have always loved rose gold as an alternative--it's a softer take on gold and not something you see everyday. it's all about being unique.


Dolce & Gabbana Tie-dyed chiffon top
285 GBP - brownsfashion.com
Skinny tops »

Vegan Fair Trade Terra Lace Up Brogues
84 GBP - fashion-conscience.com
Flat oxford »

Wimbledon medium PU shoulder bag
55 GBP - houseoffraser.co.uk
Fiorelli handbags »

MAC 'Viva Glam VII' Lipstick
$15 - nordstrom.com


Variety Circle

warning: there are two trends you might notice in my fashion posts: alexander mcqueen and louis vuitton.


this coat. this wool/polyester gray vivienne westwood coat has abstract qualities that i absolutely love about it--the flowy structure, the black non-pattern and the single slash of red on the front. in hindsight, i wish i had included at least one pair of black footwear, but i imagine i wanted to keep the circle of gray going (throwing in red alexander mcqueens of course). the bag is just so adorable, anyone who knows me knows i have a soft spot for bows a la blair waldorf. i love the gloves, and the accessories were just thrown in here and there when i found something fitting.


Balmain Leather skinny pants
$5,020 - net-a-porter.com
Low rise pants »

Lace-Up Bootie, Gray
$895 - bergdorfgoodman.com
Pump heel »

Christian louboutin shoes GREY
480 GBP - matchesfashion.com
Gray heels »

Portia
$110 - allsaints.com
All saints shoes »

Marlena Bow Bag
30 GBP - monsoon.co.uk
Monsoon clutches »

Blossom Ring - Aeropostale
$5.25 - aeropostale.com
Aeropostale rings »

Quilted glove Black
70 GBP - houseoffraser.co.uk
Black gloves »

Ruched glove Black
25 GBP - houseoffraser.co.uk
Black gloves »