can’t get enough of: dree hemingway

body is art

nudes. the body as a canvas.

 

This post is inspired by my drawing class. This week, we are drawing nudes. Most people are scared, embarrassed or disgusted about the thought of staring at a random person’s naked body for 3 hours. To be honest, I don’t know how I will react or what I will think during the first few minutes. HOWEVER, I do know that I read way to many fashion magazines picturing half naked… or fully naked models….to be fazed. I should be used to it right? The idea of the body as art is something that the fashion industry thrives on….what are models? – Canvases for fabric artwork of course!! So that will be my exact mindset when walking into my drawing class this Thursday.  I CAN’T WAIT! Isn’t it fun comparing fashion to real life?

the nightmare before fashion

What a perfect combination- Halloween and Fashion. Skeleton thin models, black lace and leather, dark nails, red lips and -of course- smokey eyes.

 

When I saw this Harper’s Bazaar Tim Burton spread…I nearly fell off my chair. This is by far my favorite photoshoot of theirs in awhile. PERFECTION!

Ruven Afanador, one of my favorite fashion photographers, did this evolution inspired spread which fits PERFECTLY with my Halloween-fashion theme. Who doesn’t love skeletons?

Like I’ve already said, Halloween is my favorite holiday. It probably has a lot to do with my mom. Traditions in my family were not exactly normal: we anticipated the arrival of the “Great Pumpkin” (the Santa of Halloween), watched The Nightmare Before Christmas over and over again, read spell books (my mom told my sister and I that we were real witches! haha) and danced outside to eerie music during the first cool, Fall night– what I like to call Halloween weather. Howevvverrr, I’m not home anymore. I MISS IT!

Something I love about Charleston though is that Halloween isn’t just one day…it is an ENTIRE WEEK- “Halloweek.” That means….numerous costumes and several parties…my 2 favorite things! What’s not to love about this holiday…or holi-week?

Soooooo… now it is time to pop in some Tim Burton movies and get inspired!

lady is a vampire

FANGS ARE FANTASTIC  

brain isn’t functioning- super busy past 2 weeks- a million art projects, dance practice, internship, concerts, went out too much, got sick, in bed all weekend, all nighter last night, huge architecture test this morning. can’t think- need coffee.  obviously can’t type a coherent sentence.

I’m ready for Halloween NOW- favorite holiday. want to be a vampire…these pictures from wildfox couture inspired me. ENJOY.

alexa chung. the london fashion week “it girl”

Alexa Chung has “It” ….but what is it? Something about her pencil thin legs, her bare (but always gorgeous) face and “4th grader” hair cut gives off that longed for “I just rolled out of bed but still look sexy and laid back at the same time”  look.  This is most likely why she is an It Girl to begin with; however, this isn’t entirely why she keeps my attention. Soooo many It Girls have long legs and perfect complexions yet they lack that quirk that Alexa seems to emulate. I’ve decided that the cherry on top of Alexa’s appeal is her ability to take a trend and twist it into something completely new. There are wayyy too many pictures of Alexa that I ADORE (trust me I’ve got about 500 pictures of her stored on my computer haha)…so I decided to focus on the most recent of the bunch – London Fashion Week. Here are some pictures of…well…that “it” quality I can’t get enough of!

 

Her pairing of a typically vampy, sexy item -leather leggings- with a classic, “school girl” staple -saddle oxfords- is brilliant. (Bass saddle oxfords were part of my uniform in high school so I have a fond connection to them : ) I loved having a uniform- seriously!)

I like these in dark brown- they are a different take on the typical black style.

Jorts- THE trend right now….but with a pea-coat and patent ankle booties? She does it again!

 

 

….I love these boots with jorts and a classic jacket because they add edge. (See by Chloe)

A biker, pilot, tribal hippy?? I love the mix of different style influences and textures. OH and the black/brown combo=perfection. Here are some lace up boots by Alexander Wang (future hubby) that I must own. (found on oaknyc.com)

Alexa’s classic looks are equally as eye catching as her more trendy ones….PERFECT example….trench + black dress + sky-high, lace-up booties.

These lace-up booties by Velvet Angels are TO DIE FOR!!!! You can tell I have a crazy shoe obbsesssioonnn. (also found on oaknyc.com)

I’ll end with this kick ass picture of Alexa and Agyness DJ-ing during London Fashion Week.

alexander wang, will you marry me?

 

“I think it’s always about expanding the language of what people are used to seeing. We really made our stamp on the body conscious, zipper, studded. For me, it’s about giving our girl something else to be excited about and to take her into different areas. That was the starting point. Not to say that she’s lost that completely but to expand her horizons. I really wanted to think about classic American sportswear, and the idea of things feeling a bit more timeless with history behind it; like the classic trench coat, the army parka or things to do with Americana – being outdoors, camping, uniforms, boyscouts. There were also fencing references, rugby, basically a lot of athleticism. You can see the touches of inspiration but it’s all still real clothes. It’s not re-inventing the wheel, it’s still a jacket, a top, a pants that you can easily incorporate into your wardrobe.” -Alexander Wang on his new collection (http://www.dazeddigital.com)

The Collection

American-Sporty-Classic

My Favorites

Alexander Wang is brilliant. He managed to open my eyes to the world of American classic sportswear. That is a feat in itself! This collection=only sporty clothes I’ll be caught dead in!

The Mastermind

The Gas Station After Party

Wardrobe=black leather

leather me up, stud muffin

Fall is coming!!! (unfortunately the weather isn’t showing it yet)….Even though I’m drenched in sweat….I’m still picking out my fall wardrobe must haves. I’ll be wearing- leather, silk, studs, metallic, black, white, gray and silver. Looking back on the Fall 2009 shows, I picked out who did it right in my book. My favorites- Balmain, Antonio Berardi and YSL. Here are my top picks….

Balmain 

Antonio Berardi

YSL

 

Balmain: young, edgy, urban, “going out” looks

Antonio Berardi: cocktail/formal, classy with an edgy appeal

YSL: business meets biker

My Take!

(HAD to add some Louboutin’s!)

The best accessory to add to an entirely black/white/gray look (other than Louboutin’s) is LIPSTICK! (Especially during the fall/winter)….I stashed away all my fun lipstick colors this summer to avoid a melty blob of mess in my clutch. Summer isn’t really the best time for lipstick, especially in the humidity that I can’t seem to avoid! HOWEVER, now that fall is creeping in (too slowly) it is time to reincarnate my hot pinks, deep reds and bubble gums! Here are my favorite shades that add a pop of color to the previous looks…

Smashbox Pout Lipgloss

This lipgloss goes on thick, almost like a lipstick, and stays put foooooreevvverrrr.

Chatterbox by MAC

The HOTTEST of the hot pinks. MAC makes the best bold colors.

Chanel Rouge Hydrabase

Can’t go wrong with a classic red by Chanel.

WHEW! okay this post was LOOONNNNGGG. I just looked back on it and realized how much of the page this will take up. Oh well! ENJOYYYYYY

 

yellow jacket bzzzzz

yellow. absolutelllyyyy my least favorite color.

For some reason I despise it. I have no idea why! Maybe its because I typically wear dark colors? Maybe its because I have a very perky personality so I don’t want to accentuate it even more? Who knows. My Hunter rainboots are the only thing in my closet that are a disgustingly sunny color. I do love my Hunter rainboots though…I think any rain-attire (rain coat, umbrella, boots, hat etc.) looks cute in yellow. BUT that’s ALL. Don’t get me wrong… other people can pull off yellow. I just HATE it on me!

My best friend, mom, aunt…well pretty much everyone…attempt to dress me in it. And they FAIL. I thought I was yellow-free fo’ life until I turned on Bravo at 10pm. 2 words- Rachel Zoe. She never fails to inspire. Tonight on the newest episode, Rachel wore a neon yellow, biker-ish jacket. how bananas! (Rachel quote- fits with the yellow topic). WAKE UP CALL. Now, I want one. Who would have thought? I hope my best friend doesn’t read this…she will hold it over my head FOREVER. Anywho, here are some yummy yellow treats….

I want this one by Obey

As “bumble bee” as it is, I think yellow should be worn with black and white. Yellow is a statement color in it’s own right and should stay that way. Black and white let it SHINE! ew. that was oh-so cheezzzeeey. Let me end this now before I ruin this post all together! Moral of the story- yellow jacket+black/white=a yellow combo I will actually wear.

jorts. do it right.

jorts are a summer fashion staple. but only for those who know how to handle their rugged, almost trashy nature. no one wants to be “daisy duke gone wrong” or “honky tonk hooker” or -to put it simply- “trashy.” jorts can go terribly wrong or they can look like this…..

I like high waisted jorts the best because they are fresher and less high school abercrombie and fitch…They always look good with a tucked in vintage tshirt BUT I esp like them paired with black leather-either a leather jacket, booties, belt, vest or bag. I also like them with a striped, tucked in baggy top. Black and white look best with jorts because it steers CLEAR of prairie girl and leans more towards biker chic. I avoid floral or plaid tops which SCREAM “farmer Jane”. Best combo = baggy white-t with darkwash shorts and leather jacket OR black and white striped tank with light wash shorts and black booties…Urban Outfitters has tonnnnss of BDG Boyfriend Cut Offs in lightwash, darkwash, bleach stained, etc etc. I’m gonna collect them allll!!!! Haha just like beany babies but more hardcore.

Outfit I styled on Closet Couture

rachel zoe is back! i die.

During the summer I am completely slack on watching my shows. Today was the first time I’ve picked up a remote in like 3 months. really. I could have held off longer if it wasn’t for the stylish antics of Rachel Zoe. Bravo had a Rachel marathon alllll day that lead up to the premiere of the new season. It was bananas. I dieeee! (both Rachel quotes).

And can we talk about how much I love/hate Taylor? What a freaking adorable bitch! Love her black leather style…it goes with her personality perfectly. And that HAIR color!  Wish I could pull it off.