don't go unnoticed

Details count. I'm pretty obsessive about things being "perfect" so I tend to pick up on the tiniest things. For one, I am constantly tweaking the writing in my posts no matter how old they are. I also enjoy filing things and chronologically organizing documents on my computer. Here are a few pieces that are a joy to own simply because of the little details that make them special (so cheesy i know).

Patchwork somethin'. I don't know what it's going to be yet, but whatever it manifests itself as will be great.

Raw silks from Joseph Abboud (my school gets boxes of samples shipped in so I jump on dat and pick out a few I like). 

Espadrille flat by Michael Kors. I like the blanket stitching above the fiber espadrille bit.

Lace/Knit top by Free People. The top bit is sheer lace while the bottom is ruffled knit-sweater material. 

Belt by Rebecca Minkoff. This photo does properly capture the wonder of the chunky gold studs. 

Floral print fabric embossed with floral print. A double layer of flowers by Lanvin x H&M.

It's true, it's all in the details.

P.S. I haven't posted ugly shoes in months so here's a truly hideous pair for your enjoyment:

P.P.S. Happy 25th birthday, Lady Gaga!

This and That

Embedding is disabled but you should check out Muse's video for Undisclosed Desires HERE. (It's not that VEVO poop!) Unlike almost every viewer/listener of Undisclosed Desires, I am not focused on the apparent sexual nature of the song (example comment: "This song is the hottest song to? $ex 2 lolz"). Also, I don't care if everyone thinks it's Muse's worst song because it sounds more "pop" than their earlier material. I like it.

Again, I am quite tired so I do not think this post will end up being a proper blog. Here are two pairs of ugly shoes to tide you off:

 Remember them? I think you do. I once owned a pair so I probably shouldn't be ridiculing them, but they really are visually unappealing. I recall how awesome it was to come to school wearing Heelys. You would strut a few steps into the cafeteria and then perform your little turns and figure eights using the WHEELS EMBEDDED IN YOUR SNEAKERS. Stylish and multifunctional. Gawd what a foolproof way to earn a seat at the cool table!

My mom is watching Fashion Police with Joan Rivers and I want to shoot my ears off. 

Photos: Heelys 1, Heelys 2

Salvaaaation

So I guess I don't have to exterminate myself because the Opening Ceremony motorcycle jacket did not sell out in my size; therefore, I purchased it (see previous post for picture of the wool boucle/fur/lambskin mash of amazing). The depressing thing is that once I indulge in one of my rabid clothing desires, a new one plants itself in my mind. Like this one:

Basically, Erdem prints. They are super dope for Spring.

I found some ugly shoes and I am sad to say that they are by Alexander McQueen. Maybe it's just me. But I really do not find them appealing. It's the super-flat sole and fold-over top � they resemble those awful slouchy "pirate" boots that everyone's been wearing this Fall.

If you happen to like them, they're on sale. Click HERE to purchase.

Photos: Yellow/Green Erdem Spring 2011, Blue/Black/Red Erdem Spring 2011, Spring 2010 Heels, Spring 2010 close-up print

Ashley Greene for Teen Vogue? Nail Polish by Justin Bieber? Furry Litas?

I received the new issue of Teen Vogue in the mail today. Twilight's Ashley Greene is featured on the cover wearing a fabulous star-print Miu Miu dress (with star buttons!) from their Spring 2011 collection. Unfortunately, Ashley looks like an adolescent alien. Like her neck looks oddly long and skinny, and not in a graceful way. I know it's her hair that's covering part of her neck and making it look so weird, but still. I feel like the photo editor totally neglected the rest of the photo once he or she finished airbrushing the face.

While flipping through this new issue of Teen Vogue, I saw something that made me vomit a lil'�JBiebs has designed a collection of polishes for OPI, dubbed "One Less Lonely Girl," that includes a dizzying amount of glitter and an abundance of candy-colored shades. Each nail polish is named after one of his dumb songs: there's "Me + Blue," "One Less Lonely Glitter," (what?) and "Step 2 the Beat of My ?."  Basically, you shouldn't expect any lacquers in khaki, camel, or dusty rose or something sophisticated like that.

I die 2,000 times of barfy.

Ugly shoe time:

We know the Lita is insanely popular, but Jeff, you just ruined it. 

Bye.

Photos: Litas

Dark Glamour by Ruven Afanador, Four Loko Earrings and Ugly Shoes

I have a new obsession with Ruven Afanador's gothic-inspired work. Many of Afanador's photographs include stuffed birds, preserved fetuses, and skeletons. This is great because I love taxidermy, much to many of my peers, as well as my parents', dismay.

The above two pictures are from Evolutionize, an editorial that appeared in Elle Italia. Photographed by Ruven Afanador of course.

I do not know the title of the editorial(s) the above three photos are from (the first two may be part of Evolutionize). If anyone is graced with this knowledge please let me know. 

I'm reading Wuthering Heights in English class and when our teacher stated that the novel is a "Gothic romance," many of my insightful and intelligent classmates said stuff like, "wait, so there are GOTH people in the book?" One kid pretended to cut his wrists. It's interesting how "Goth" has become this homogenized label that people associate with anything dark. Many people don't realize that Goth not just a style of dressing, but a style of architecture and a genre of literature. Also, I have a leetle historical fact: the reason why some people assume Goth boys (or just boys who wear eyeliner) are gay is because the author of the first Gothic novel, Horace Walpole, was gay. I learned this from Gothic: Dark Glamour by Valerie Steele and Jennifer Park. You should check it out. It's quite a good book.

Yesterday I found a photo of these Four Loko earrings. They're just realistic, mini versions of Four Loko cans on an earring wire and they're thuper duper cute.

sewww kewl

Ugly shoes:

 I don't know who makes these, but no, I don't want my feet to look like Chewbacca's face.

These are Alice + Olivia for Payless. These slouchy leather "pirate" boots really, really irk me. 

Photos: Ruven Afanador photography, Four Loko earrings, ugly shoe 1, ugly shoe 2

Christopher Kane's Cosmic Wonders, Sorta-Ugly Shoes, Death by Hamburger

I'm watching Modern Family and the Glee-ness is of this "Flash Mob" thing is scaring me. And again, Manny is da best.

This morning at like 7:00 am I was on Net-A-Porter and came across this amazing silk-chiffon biker jacket by Christopher Kane. The fabric is printed with stars and the galaxy and other cosmic things. It is AMAZING. I love how the delicate silk is accented with the "edgier" zippers and grommets that usually adorn leather jackets. And the color! So ravishing.

!!!

I also found these shoes on uglyshoes.com that could potentially be trendy and clever, but could also elicit gasps of contempt.

People will think there is gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe until you take another step and the pink stuff turns out to be the heel! 

It's kind of mind blowing.

And speaking of food (if gum is even considered a food), here is a photo taken by David Lachapelle that made me happy.

Also, in every blog I apparently have to include something about Cole Mohr so here are photos of little Coleman. I'm so scary except not really because I got the pictures off Fashion Indie. I did not actually break into Cole's apartment (which happens to be located at 116 East 8th St. lawlawlawl jayplay I don't actually know his address) to steal the photos along with a lock of his hair to perform voodoo with.

...

Photos: Christopher Kane, Gum Shoe, Death by Hamburger, Cole 1, Cole 2

Chanel Spring 2011 Couture, Ugly Shoe Update

Now that I've taken a look at Karl's latest creation, I have to agree with everyone�the collection is marvelously light and ladylike. The fabrics used are delicate in both hue and color, and constructed into impeccably tailored pieces�one of my favorites is a bolero-like jacket made out of a textured, gauzy fabric. And sky-high heels no more! Check out the abundance of flats.

And now, here are a few ugly shoes to make up for my lack of ugly-shoe posting.

Designed by John Fluevog

Mop shoes by Marie-Louise Gustafsson

Z-Coil sneakers meant to reduce impact while walking. But will they reduce the impact when I PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE. I know I sound snobby but it should be illegal to wear these shoes.

On a completely different note, here is an amazing hand-painted tote bag I found.

You can carry Cole around wherever you go!

Photos: Chanel Spring 2011 Couture, Ugly Shoe 1, Ugly 2, Ugly 3, Cole Mohr tote

The February Issue (American Vogue, 2011)

I received my February issue in the mail today. Beside the fact that KStew is on the cover, it looks good. I have yet to read it carefully, though. While skimming through, I found a few things that made me happy.

Karlie Kloss  

 Gisele and Yuri in Balenciaga S/S 2011

 i lyke dogz

I believe I have deprived you of ugly shoes lately. My friend shared these with me, and I must admit, it is the ugliest thing I have ever set my eyes on.

 I suppose the designer thought this would be "inventive," but it's just ugly. No one wants to wear an extra skirt on her shoe. I feel like this is one of the dumb things Etsy occasionally spews out, except this picture was taken in an actual department store.  

Lastly, I'm sure most of you have heard the whole, "Thierry Mugler used a remix of Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' and she speaks German and you can't understand what she's saying, and actually Nicola Formichetti chose to use the song because she styles Gaga and happens to be the creative director at Mugler" thing. 

I can't find a video of the runway show on youtube. Boo.

Photos: Ugly shoe

Lighten Up, It's Just Fashion.

After coming to the sad realization that the William Rast for Target collection is painfully dull, I decided to first, finish my homework, and then take pictures of a painfully shallow subject: clothes. Oh, clothes. Oh, fashion. It's such a "double-edged sword," as my mother puts it. On one end, fashion is a form of art, but on another, it's the very industry that promotes unrealistic body image and elitism through skinny models and expensive clothes. But I'm not going to pretend that I find it a burden, or complain about its double-edged sword-ishness because let's face it, it's just fashion. It's supposed to be fun. Yes, fashion is a down-to-business industry that involves Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld and photographers that are caught up in their mind-blowing and riveting art, but honestly, when you get down to it, fashion is all about expressing yourself. What's so tough about that?

In the words/song of Project Runway's Santino Rice, "lighten up, it's just fashion!" 

I like this collective inventory of knits and checks and pleats. It makes my closet look a lot cooler than it actually is. That reminds me of another thing: the fashion industry is cold hearted and deceitful!

boo. hoo.

Messy.

This is a print I really like; it is from a Free People dress. 

Skull-tipped laces by McQueen. These are my mother's but I wanted to photograph them. So if you're my mother, I hope you're okay with your shoe being up on the world wide web.

I sewed this skirt a few months ago. Click on it to better see the zipper going across the waistband.

Vintage Coach bag my mother gave me. I like all the scuffs and scratches.

Lanvin for H&M shoe.

UGLY SHOE TIME!

Tisshoes! These shoes are designed by Masashi Kawamura and constructed out of leather, rubber and canvas cloth. They were created for an art exhibition in Tokyo. Click HERE for more pictures.