tres

This post may perhaps be a little late, but I haven't been religously checking the F09rtw show coverage as much as I should have for the past few weeks. Anyways, i just stumbled upon threeasfour's latest collection and, boy, am I impressed. Anyone who actually reads this blog knows I'm a total sucker for anything futuristic and sleek, so this collection obviously hit many of the right notes.  I've never really followed this brand but after seeing what I saw today, I definitely will keep them on my radar. All of the looks featured in the collection seem to be inspired my crystallized formations, with angular handkerchief hems (of which I've never really been a fan of) and very futuristic tailoring. Sheer cutouts, crystal embellishments, and minimal color story of black and ivory are just  a few of the details that gave this collection it's edge. To me, this collection almost seems to go perfectly with that crystal-y, sculptured bootie from Balenciaga Fall 2008.

threeasfour F09rtw

click for a nice details collage, courtesy of the fashion spot:

photos: thefashionspot, style.com

between the bars

happy spring to everyone :]

here's what im loving for summer...

{}{}{}{}{}{} - by plagues on Polyvore.com

beautiful day...

since it's starting to get nice out i say we start wearing a little less clothing and a lot more bling, no?

check out this stunning editorial by one of my favorite stylists Nicola Formichetti for Dazed & Confused featuring male model of the moment Ash Stymest.

photos: dazed&confused

Current Obsession

Jewelry by Delfina Delettrez Fendi. so siiick.

photos: polyvore.com

FILE UNDER: Desperate Dominatrix Housewives

If the mood of the Paris shows this season were any indication of the suffering global economy, Alexander McQueen seems to have been living in lala land. And apparently lala land is a dramatically beautiful hybrid of dominatrix (leather and bondage straps, sex doll-like exaggerated lips), 1950's housewife (hourglass silhouette, houndstooth prints) , and a Tim Burton-esque heroine (black feathers and umbrella hats).

Alexander McQueen FWRTW09

photos: style.com

GET THE LOOK

I was on my daily browse of Urban Outfitters and i found this awesome 'designer inspired' hosiery. Just add a few extra holes and you have some great Rodarte FW08 knockoffs. Now all you need are those KILLER HEELS. Steve Madden are you listening?...

Rodarte

Gareth Pugh

photos: style.com/urbanoutfitters.com

my best friend

Kari, is beautiful.

taken by her boyfriend, Chris Parise.

He's a great photographer.

Check out his flickr.

photo: flickr

WE COME IN PEACE

Paris fashion week this year saw a decidedly more toned-down Gareth Pugh.

Although I always love his more avant-garde stuff, this season im still impressed with this selection from FW 09. Like the Mulleavy sisters at Rodarte, Pugh moved his vision away from space robots down to a more earthy, apocalyptic look. Like many designers this season, we're seeing lots of leather pants, but Pugh distances himself from the pack by taking a baggier, fuller approach. And they look killer with those stunning platforms. Im totally obsessed with that, what is it, mink tail(?) coat. beautiful. And if i couldn't stress this enough, black is beautiful.

expect Beyonce to be seen in this as she's seemed to have been on a sort of Pugh binge lately...gag

Gareth Pugh FW RTW 09

update 3/6: check out the collection's video

Gareth Pugh from Purple Magazine on Vimeo.

photos: style.com | video: vimeo

HAUS OF GAGA

i don't know why but right now, I'm in love with Lady Gaga's style. It's something about the mixture of margiela-esque sharp shoulders, 80's glam, and synthetic materials that is quite smashing and totally irresistible.

madame loves them manolo - by plagues on Polyvore.com

my polyvore ode du GAGA.