Monday, January 14, 2013

The Snobbies! 2013 Golden Globes Edition


It's time again for one of my favorite (and yours too!) blog posts!  THE SNOBBIES!!!!  This time for the 2013 Golden Globe awards!  There were several noticable trends on the red carpet last night: Plunging necklines, goth-esque black, mermaid silhouettes, neutral tones, and red hues.  There were only a few dresses I totally loved, and way more that I totally hated...  Let's see what they are:

The Cougar Award Goes to...

Halle Berry


Can you say Raaawwwrrrr!!!! Halle, please don't hurt 'em! Now, I could understand if this dress was chic, then I could give her a pass for being her age and wearing this, but this dress isn't even cute!  Halle always looks great in Versace, and I will admit, her body is baging... But she just needs grow up and let go.  This dress is not gonna bring any of your husbands back, Boo Boo. 



 The Awkward Black Girl Award goes to...

Zosia Marnet


Girls cast member Zosia Mamet is wearing an AMAZING Tony Ward Couture gown that feautures unique leather panels.  Had this dress been on and styled by anyone else, and I mean ANYONE else, it probably would have gotten best dress from me.  I mean, this is a SEXY dress!  Could you at least put on a better bra? A red lip? Sat up straight?  Acted like you wanted to be there?  To me, Zosia just looks... Awkward.

The Shiraz Pizazz Award goes to...

Taylor Swift

Taylor, Taylor, Talyor!  Who would have known that sexing all those boys would give you all those curves! Her serial dating finally has a purpose other than new song material!  Taylor has finally aged like a fine wine in this backless Donna Karan Atelier mermaid dress.  She lost the girlish locks and opted for a more mature pulled back updo, and I loves it!  I'm not crazy about the neckline, though... But hey, I can't win them all!... Apparently neither can she... did you see that stank face she made when Adele beat her for best song?! Classic!

The Sallown Award goes to...

Jessica Chastain
 


Umm... Jessi-ker?  Where are you going with those Madea titties?  This dress by Calvin Klein is actually very pretty, but photographs horribly!!!  Though she is keeping up with the plunging neckline trend, she needs to go SALLOWN with her frumpy looking self!

The Trinidad James Award goes to...

Emily Blunt
Nigga Nigga Nigga!!!  There is gold all in this dress by Michael Kors!  Gold and lace are major trends right now, and this dress is their golden child.   Emily rocked a Mikey and I'm sweating! WHOO! Ok, I'mma stop, but I do love this dress!  Also, peep the purple she's got going on in her ears and on her bracelet. Nice!  She's got the Midas touch!


The Spongebob SquareDRESS award goes to...

Lena Dunham
This Zac Posen gown was obviously designed for a person with more of a distinct waistline than Lena's.  The gown itself is nice.  The color is french roast, which is one of the "it" colors for Fall/Winter 2012; but it's just not working for her.  The first faux pas is that she is a pear shape, meaining her hips are larger than her chest, and that is not a good fit for this particurlar dress.  If you look close enough at her torso, you can see the wires of her body shaper! How have you not heard of SPANX???  Her extremely pale skin is so blinding, you can't even tell that she has some nice cleve - action going on.  Perhaps if she would have separated her neck from the dress with some type of necklace, the whole look would have been more flattering.  She looks like a UPS box. 

The Willy Wonka Award goes to...
 
Alyssa Milano
Oompa Doompa Doopity Doo.  Your stylist must really freaking hate you.  Alyssa!  Show your stylist Who's The Boss!!! You're too pretty to look the way you do right now!  Sure you've gained a few pounds, but a good stylist knows how to work with curves.  Not throw a giant satin pillow case over your body!  And what are those turquoise earrings supposed to be matching?  Your shoes that we can't see?  The jeweled embellishment that emphasizes your lack o' six pack?  The clutch you grabbed on your way out the door right after you yelled "F*** It!"???  I'm done.

The Always Award goes to...

Anne Hathaway

You can always count on Anne to look great on the red carpet!  But that's not why I gave her the Always award... Is it just me, or does she look like an Always Maxi pad without the wings?  #IJS... But seriously, she beams in this two piece Chanel gown... Always!  And I know she cut her hair for a movie role, but it looks gorgeous on her!
 

 


The Dancing With the Stars Award goes to...
 
Julianne Hough
 
Julianne doesn't get this award because of her salsa skills on the show, she gets this award because she was kind enough to let the costume designers of the show design her Golden Globe gown! Way to keep it in the industry Jules! While everything I just said was a complete and total lie, this Monique Lhullier ball gown is a work of art.  It looks more like a wedding dress to me, but maybe she's getting ready for her walk down the aisle with her fiancee and new brunette, Ryan Seacrest.


 
Snobbable Mentions go to...
 
Amy Adams, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, and Eva Longoria
Amy is in Marchesa, Kate is Alexander McQueen, Jessica in Oscar de la Renta, and Eva is in a custom backless Pucci gown.



The Runner Up for the night goes to...

Jennifer Lopez!
If this ain't the sexiest table cloth I ever did see!!! Halle, this is what Versace DONE RIGHT looks like!  J-Lo is what... 45??? Body still on point, and her face hasn't aged a day! I love that she looks naked, but is completely and tastefully covered!  The block is hot, Jenni!  The block is hot!


AND THE SNOBBIE GOES TO....

JENNIFER LAWRENCE IN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE!!!
 
The tangerine is on trend for the season, and I love the silhouette!  Mermaids were fishing all over the place, while ball gowns popped up here in there; but Catniss was playing no (hunger) games when she chose a flattering combination of the two popular silhouettes. Am I in love with the styling of this dress? No.  The metal belt is an empowering hit, but I would have liked her hair and make up a little different to complete this look.  The thing is, I wasn't really in love with the gowns on the red carpet this year.  Nothing made me shiver.  But this dress has the bodice reminscent of old Hollywood glamour paired with a full, sexy skirt with a modern edge.  I love everything about this dress!

So that's it Snobbies!  Who were your faves for the 2013 Golden Globes?  Let me know!  I love hearing from you!


 
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Fashion Apocolypse

OMG!!!  I am back from my blogging hiatus, people!  Before I begin this post, I would like to sincerely apologize to my readers.  A lot of GREAT things have been happening in my life recently; but have unfortunately taken up a lot of my time.  I'm now adjusting to these changes, and am now carving out time to begin updating this oh-so-precious blog.  Thank you to ALL
of you who have been checking for me all this time!  I've still been having traffic on the site, even though I haven't been posting.  I really appreciate the love!

But anywho... *cues music*


What's Gucci, my nigga? 


What's Louis, my killa? 

What's drugs, my dealer? 


What's that jacket, MARGIELA?


Why Yes. 
YES, IT IS!!!

If you haven't heard, H&M's newest designer collaboration is with Maison Martin Margiela, set to hit stores on 11/15/12.  To my surpise, the collection is MASSIVE, featuring everything from tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, and of course, JACKETS.  With prices ranging from $13 to $399, everybody can jump on the Margiela train.

The aesthetic of the flagship's exclusive collection is eclectic and futuristic.  The clothes remind me of a fashion apocolypse:  Like one day a fashion terrorist, lets say Nikki Minaj, blew up every fashion house on earth, and Maison Martin Margiela comes to the rescue by sewing all of the swathed shrapnel together, giving new life to the fashion industry by birthing this line.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it!  There are pieces made from everything from hair, gloves, and key rings, to two different garments fused together!  It's quite exciting, if I must say so myself!

Here are some of my favorite picks:



Circle Shirt $80
 
Fusion of Two Dresses $199

Hitched up Skirt $99

Darted Sweater $129





A Fusion of Two Jackets $149



  
Faceless Watch Bracelet $50

Glove Bag $50
Hitched Up dress $199
Hand Painted Loafer $199
Glove Clutch $149


Belted Leather Jacket (Men's) $399

Narrow Shoulder Jacket $99

Oversized Trousers $149

Plexi Wedge Boot $399

Suede Jacket $299

Trompe L'oeil Bodysuit $40

And my ULTIMATE FAVORITE...
 
Candy Wrapper Clutch $60
Again, the Maison Martin Margiela line hits H&M stores on Thursday, November 15, 2012.  If you're familiar with H&M designer debuts, you know the lines are CRAY, but luckily, the line is available both online and in stores.


What do YOU think about the line?  Let me know!

Friday, July 13, 2012

Working the Turban

The answer to your bad, sad, or just don't give a damn hair days has arrived!

Revamped from the Middle East and the 1930's is

THE TURBAN


The turban made a quick reintroduction to the fashion scene about five years ago, but didn't quite catch on.  Fast forward to 2012, this transitional trend can be seen on the crowns of Boho Babes to Chic Chicas everywhere!  Designers are utilizing the versatility of looks, prints, textures, and unique AWESOMENESS the turban adds to each and every ensemble.  Here are some of my favs:

Norma Kamali
Lauren Guin - YES! I design too!


Jean Paul Gaultier

Ana Sui -- Remember her from the "Is the Cat in the Hat the New Black" blog?
http://1trendsnob.blogspot.com/2012/02/is-cat-in-hat-new-black.html
Rachel Zoe
The full turban look can be worn with all of the hair pulled into turban as shown in the Rachel Zoe picture above, with lenghty locks exposed as shown in the Ana Sui and Norma Kamali photos, or with a little peekaboo of hair showing at the top as shown in the Jean Paul Gaultier photo.


But WAIT, there's MORE!!!

Lets not forget the TURBAN HEADBAND!


Lulu


Eugenia Kim

Jennifer Behr

Luca Luca
This look can be achieved by simply tying a knot in the center of a silk scarf, placing the knot in the center of the forehead, then tying the loose ends of the scarf at the in the back of the head, and tucking the remaining fabric underneath the entire headband.

How do you tie a full turban? 

My girl Diana Ramsey has made it so easy for you!  Check out this video on TWO ways to tie a trendy turban!


Also check Diana out out on her website http://www.sisterswithbeauty.com/, where she tells you everything you need to know about natural hair!  She is killing me with that wine glass too! LOL!

Keep in mind, this is a trend that can only be worn by the Chic-est of the Chic, and fellow Trend Snobs.
HATERS will be encountered!  Case in point:



Just Rock the Trend with CONFIDENCE, and you'll be fine!



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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Frugal Fashionista: Thrifting, Consigning, & Swapping

Can't afford to Rip the Runway?  Instead praying you will look Hip Someday?

Lusting after Gucci, Fendi and Prada? But opening your closet and seeing Zip, Zilch, and Nada?

Is the closest you ever came to owning a pair of red bottoms that day you stepped in a puddle of hobo fight blood in the MARTA station bathroom???

Chile, Boo! 
You don't need all that stuff to look like a million bucks!

This blog entry is to help take you from a Wishing Window Shopper to a Frugal Fashionista...

Without playing yourself for a baller!
(snap!)


Don't get me wrong, I love my boutiques and online stores where I buy oh-so-cute outfits that you could never find at your local mall; but thrift and consignment stores are shopping's best kept secret, and a Frugal Fashionishta Fav! Keep in mind that being frugal is an art form, so you have to be current on your trends so that you don't look as if you just escaped some twisted time warp.  You also need to know how and where to shop.  The most frugalest (I know that's not a word. Don't start) places to shop are at thrift stores, consignment shops, and at clothing swaps.  In order to make these shopping experiences work for you, you must first know what each of these are:


Thrifiting

Thrifting:  Shopping at a thrift store.  Doing this gets you great vintage/ boho chic clothes at rock bottom prices.  The picture on the top right resembles an outfit that could be found at just about any thrift store, but is actually a look from one of designer  Kenzo's recent collections.  The picture on the bottom shows what can happen when combining pieces from a thrift store with newer pieces, or pieces already in your closet!  Buyer Beware: There is a lot of digging involved in thrifting, but if you love the thrill of the chase, go for it!

Consignment Shops


Consignment shops: Places that give you money or a store credit in exchange for your gently used clothes!  Your inner Frugal Fashionista should have just shrieked!  These places are easier to shop than thrift stores because they usually only purchase clothes that are trendy and up to date, offering you the latest styles at great prices!  There is a lot less digging involved here than at thrift stores; hence the slight price hike. If you can't get down with being seen in a thrift store, you'll enjoy consignment shopping because they typically have a boutique feel.  I love to shop at consignment stores in upscale areas because you have ladies dropping off great garments from last season that are still relevent in current fashion.

Clothing Swaps


Clothing swaps have recently crept onto the scene, and are taking Frugal Fashionistas to the next level!  A clothing swap could be an event, or a party you have with your girlfriends.  Here's how it works:  Each person is required to bring a minimum number of items... say, at least three wearable garments, a piece of jewelry, and a handbag.  Consider those items as your cover charge. Once you're in, you meet up with people who also brought clothes to swap, and the two of you make a deal!  The key to swapping is to bring trendy pieces that you still like to wear, but could bear to part with for something else... you know, to keep your style interesting.  I've been able to find clothing swaps by googling "clothing swap" for my local area.  If you can't find one, organize one with your friends! Make a night of it!

This was the first installment of many ways to be a Frugal Fashionista, so stay tuned!  And don't forget to comment on this or any other of my blogs!(Gmail account required) I'd love to hear from you!  Shout out to my readers in the UK, Russia, Germany, and Nepal!  I see you!

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