Oct 1, 2009 | Fashion
Being not really one of gingham’s biggest fans, I can safely safe I’m not falling all over myself about this collection. Now, don’t get me wrong – I love Christopher Kane, and his scallop-edged dresses and gorilla-print dress (that I’m currently working on a DIY for!) from previous seasons were gorgeous and to die for. (DIY for?)
But gingham’s a difficult print to work with, especially with such a large-scale check print, and the leg slits don’t lend any sophistication to the pieces. I applaud his use of an unconventional fabric and his inclusion of his signature mesh paneling in the dresses – it’s nice to see consistency from collection to collection. But gingham is an unconventional fabric simply because of how it conjures up images from “down home on the farm” and it’s difficult to make it look sophisticated and chic, though CK definitely tried his best with these dresses. They just look overworked – too much detail, too much piping, flowers that were probably beautiful close-up but in the photos look like a collection of worms, slits too high and too revealing- all of which doesn’t downplay the cheesiness of the tablecloth-like print.
See more after the jump…
What do all of you think?
Photos: Marcio Madeira, Style.com
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Oct 1, 2009 | Media
Larissa from For the Love of Craft has nominated *me* – li’l ol’ ME! – to receive this Kreativ Blogger award!! It’s my very first blogging award – and in fact my first award in a very, very long time! – and I am so flattered and thrilled to receive it. (And if you haven’t heard of her blog – definitely go and check it and be inspired by all of her lovely projects and creations!)
The “RULES” of this award are that I am to:
1) Tell you seven things that you don’t already know about me.
2) Name seven other blogs to receive this award.
3) Leave a comment on each of the blogs I have nominated letting them know that I have given them an award.
4) And lastly, to thank the blog that you gave me the award.
7 things you don’t know about me:
1. I never went to fashion design school. I am a self-taught designer and sewer…and if I don’t know how to do something, I pretty much bang my head against it until I can do it.
2. I can’t solder and I can’t weld. Not yet, anyway.
3. We only speak Japanese at home. My son is 4 and barely speaks English.:_(
4. Whenever I am sick (which has been quite often this year) I watch all-day marathons of America’s Next Top Model. Only when I’m sick, mind you.
5. I am addicted to peanut butter – the crunchy type. I will eat it straight out of the jar with a spoon, pressing chocolate chips into my spoonful as I go.
6. I love to sleep! It’s my favorite activity – and I will sleep about 11.5 hours a day, if left to my own devices.
7. I really want to make my own shoes but can’t source the pigskin leather for the soles or inners locally. I need a leather knife too, come to think of it. The lasts I bought are just begging to be used!:-)
7 blogs to receive this award:
1. Agatiszka at agatiszka.blogspot.com
2. Chantal at cocorosa
3. Sushi at le blog de sushi
4. Outi at Outsapop Trashion
5. Stacie at Stars for Streetlights
6. Shin at Fashion Cappucino
7. Keeley at Bum Chic
Thank you again to the lovely Larissa – I promise I will keep trying to be as “Kreativ” as I can be!
xoxox
Carly
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Sep 30, 2009 | Fashion
JewelryFlash.com has just been launched – and it’s a mega shopping site dedicated to everyone’s favorite weakness: jewelry!
Brought to you by the team from DesignerApparel.com, they aggregate jewelry and watch item from all the top shopping websites: Neiman Marcus, Max and Chloe, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, ShopBop, Nordstrom, Revolve Clothing, Singer 11, Bluefly, and Zappos (and there’s plenty more!). It’s like visiting all your favorite store under one roof so you don’t have to hunt around. You’ll find casual jewelry from Chan Luu and Dogeared, hot trend items from Erickson Beamon and CC Skye, classic standbys from David Yurman and Judith Ripka, and plenty of watches from designers like Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Movado.
At JewelryFlash.com you can also sign up for MySale, a daily email newsletter sent to your inbox with updates on new items and sales on brands hand-selected by you. And they’re giving away a designer bag, so when you sign up for MySale you’ll be automatically entered to win!
-Carly J. Cais
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Sep 29, 2009 | Fashion
Twelve by Twelve by Forever21: some people hate it, some people say it represents the worst in mass-produced, cheaply-made schlock for the consumerist industry, for some people it’s the go-to for on-trend, affordable pieces. And to me, the design has been looking better and better with each new wave of merchandise that hits the stores. Okay, maybe it’s not going to be in Vogue (and it looks a teensy bit like they ripped off the latest Dolce & Gabbana photoshoot appearing in said mag), but me still love. (And how cute was this photoshoot? Barely-legal models wearing clothes and hairstyles that age them 20+ years! Big YES!)
Love the idea of pairing a top with an embellished neckline *under* a belted corset – for some reason all that embellishment works.
I’m bummed (heh heh) I can’t find the blouse since I would totally rock that out.
Darnit; this dress is no longer available either.
Love the hat tied with a super-long swath of fabric.
Some more lovely finds…
The detailing is, I think, what sets this apart from just your run-of-the-mill mass-produced clothing line, and probably why Forever21 and twelvebytwelve is still doing ridiculously well in this economy.
What do all of you think? The Exposed Zip Jacket is calling my name.:-)
xoxo
Carly
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Sep 27, 2009 | Life
I’m currently selling the following on Ebay:
Honey Drop Sexy Rabbit Fur Halter Top Misses’ S ($12.99)
The fur top has been worn only once; and the sweater has been worn a few times but is still clean and in very good condition. Right now there are 2 days left in the auctions but no bids, so they’re still up for grabs!
Over the next few weeks I’m going to be listing more pieces from my closet for sale as I need to make some much-needed space.
xoxox
Carly
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