Fashion Forward

...the whore in all of us...

2006-07-01T15:53:00.000-07:00

Ok i am actually coming up for a breath of cyber air after being immersed in world cup fever (yeah Henry!! beat those Brazillian bastards) after my team (argentina) were knocked out of the quarter finals- on the same day they dont wear their striped uniforms, coincidence? i think not.

So i was helping my friends shop for clothes to go to this fe^te- no i am not speaking french that's what u actually call these big parties in Trinidad with music, alcohol and not much clothing. Being my usual self absorbed self i wandered away towards these oh-so-cute yet oh-so-tiny miny skirts of all colours in this glam store Cranberries which is this really amazing store that imports from New York and that very few ppl know about, its like this uber exclusive club between the owners, my school and the international school, which is really all the who's who of any party anyway. But back to the skirts.

Now mind u, being a tall person there is usually one part of the body that is unusually long (see Peter Crouch!!!) and for me its my legs. So why am i attracted to these micro minis? It isn't to impress any boy, i know myself well enough to know that, but it's actually to impress other girls! Ask any teenage girl- the object of going out is to see who can dress sluttier than everyone else- to push the envelope and to wear somethings others wouldnt dare. And from my experience, my closet fully stocked woth these see through, more bra-than-top pieces and nano skirts is a direct result of this.

Now dont get me wrong i am not insecure (in fact i am vainer than most ppl i know- model tendancies again) but i have always derived pleasure in showing off my skinny figure in front of my admittedly heavier friends. And i am pretty sure they do the same things to me. I'm mean i know, i constantly stop and think "i'm going to hell aren't i?", but is that sick? is that like some seriously twisted part of me that wants my friends to feel crappy? Or is that the whore in all of us, seeing who can be our pimp's favourite?

Nostra'duh!'mus

2006-06-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

Honestly E! needs to get a grip and realise that they are like so late! Ok so here's the deal- E! fashion alert announced that summer's hottest trend -a nautical theme launched what else-Stripes as the hot style this season. So here it comes ppl:
Told ya so, told ya so, told ya, told ya, told ya so!

The only thing is now everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker to Cameron Diaz to Nicky Hilton are sporting them...copycats!!! But don't worry u guys are totally free to sport them and i'll be sure to predict next years fashion another 6 months before Hollywood's '"experts"!

It's not FISA u yankee bastards...

2006-06-15T14:42:00.000-07:00

Ok so i have not posted for a long while due to my complete dedication to watching every World Cup match -especially since T&T the little acountry that could, is shocking the world by drawing with Sweden and holding England at bay for 83mins in our second match!!!!! All we need now is to beat Paraguay by 2 goals and we are in the top 16!!!!! Its unusual the feeling of comradary that unites this entire countrym but what was even more unusual was when, at 12 p.m. on WED, 6pm in Germany, no matter what team u were supporting, no matter where u came from, all battles were forgotten as the world united for U.S.A "soccer" team get beaten. Never before has the Czech Republic ever had so many fans, and what was more, was that we didn't just want them to win, but as my friend iinky said we wanted them to "get beaten stink!"

While we didn't attain our 5-nil fantasies, the 3-0 victory over America had everyone celebrating. All were united to send America home crying as quickly as possible so we could get on with real football- a common goal. After all if u cant even accept the name the rest of the world has given to the sport but use the name for a sport where u kick the ball what- twice a game? Please, go home.

Our next match is against Paraguay on Tues where we need to *gasp* actually score goals! BUt an entire nation's prayers are with the SOCA Warriors as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup continues to create history on the World stage.

Lakme Fashion Week 2006-07

2006-06-06T11:50:00.000-07:00

This years Lakme Fashion Week came and went leaving a flurry of excitement in its wake. LFW was held in Mumbai from the 28th march to the 1st of April, and showcased the summer collections of designers from Malhotra to Valaya, and also consisted of seminars and worshops centering on Indian Fashion and its inception into global fashion culture.

Ritu Beri Halter Sari>>>

The general trend in this fashion week was a fusion of the west and east, and designers all dressed their models in traditional garments with a contemporary twist. The most widely seen colours this season are on the warm side of the colour wheel- from plum and berry to bronzes and burnt orange. White however played a prominent part in updating traditional wear such as shalwars, and as i predicted Stripes were a must and were featured in almost all of the shows.

Rocky S opened this fashion week with a tribute to the duality of woman and his collection certainly reflected it by pairing some more flashy and risque pieces with more elegant and demure fashion. This is another trend arising from LFW- mixing pieces to reflect you're own personal style, from a t-shirt with a glamourous skirt to a rock star jacket <<, its all about varying the formality of your outfit so that it is a reflection of you. Rocky S ranged from hues of pink to champagne and even forest green, with gold and black as staple colours. This schowcase was one of the highlights of this Fashion Week and one my personal favourites.

The Satya Paul collection was a hit this week with a range of wear focussing on showing the versatility of Indian traditional wear. Colours are rich and vibrant and featured gold and blue as accents for the entire show, and geometrical prints rarely seen on saris and lehngas while eye catching were a bit too 'hectic' for the many infoldings of these material rich pieces but some captured the right combination of western fashion and eastern culture.

Check out the stunner in the background!

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‘Freedom’, Manish Malhotra’s offering for the Fall/Winter season bordered on costuming to some but also scored high marks in my book for it’s over the top and daring creations. He challenges the fundamentals of Indian fashion by experimenting with materials from lace to heavy silk in innovative and inspiring ways. While receiving mixed reviews from critcs in Mumbai, his courage in designing this radical collection must b e commended, and we can see from this collection that he is indeed ‘free’ from the norms governing Indian Fashion.

Ritu Beri rounded of this fashion extravaganza in a flourish with a return to old Western styles. Flouncing skirts and exuberant ball gowns while theatrical were very dramaticand captured the hearts of fashion critics and Bollywood Celebrities alike (Katrina Kaif even gracing the catwalk), and the corset trend which were all the rage in Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks also made an appearance in this showcase fit for the Indian Cowgirls and boys of today.

Other memorable shows included a tribute to the comic strip ‘Tintin’ by the House of Valaya, as well as the collection

of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla- ‘The Boys’ in the Indian fashion circuit. Some designers to take note of in the near future are Abhishek Gupta and Ritu Beri whose creations left buyers like Harrod’s craving for more. All in all LFW exceeded all expectations and proved why India is one of the foremost fashion forces in the East.

…C’etait fini!!!! Alors here comes the worst part- where ppl get to crtitique my first ever fashion week review. Alright then do your worst…

So i was listnening to Sensational Shaan...

2006-05-28T08:23:00.000-07:00

The indian expo was...magnifique!! Les jupes, les sacs les.. oh no ranting in french again. But anyway, it was a sensual overload, the bright colours, rich textures, soothing smells and tinkling sitar gave me a feeling of belonging. And the prices were centre stage at this cultural showcase. While most indians stocked up on sarees, jewellry and puja items, i, one of the few non indians there felt quite at home as i browsed through never ending piles of hand woven hand embroidered, hand everything! cushion covers, curtains, shalwars and exotic jewellry made of precious stones with gold embossing. Even though i kind of overindulged (spent more than twice my budget for that trip) i have no regrets.

Ok so lets go through my goodies in order. The very first thing that caught my eye were the gold version to these earrings, but i played it safe and went for the silver plated ones which i might get more wear out of.

Next the bags caught my eye and i had my heart set on a purple dressy bag, but of course true love never adheres to one's plans. One look at these messenger bags and i was hooked. I chose a semicircle because (a) it was cheaper and (b) it fits around your waist more snugly than a square one. This however was my last purchase of the day, and my mom bought it for me, throwing out one of those meaningless "you'll just give me back the money" routine. Honestly if i was to pay her back, i would have to sell this computer to get maybe a 1/4 of what i would owe her. Anyway, this very woman, who new of my past polk-a-dot binge (who could forget) pointed out these various spotted skirts of various patterns, but being The Year Of The Stripe, i couldn't very well openly break my rule, so i opted instead for a very unusual pattern with a gorgeous band around the rim of the skirt. I chose a black skirt after having many vivid dreams of myself in a black sari with a snake in my hand in Eygpt- i have an intense love for snakes and Eygpt, so i figured whatever unites the two must be good.

Finally alone and adrift in a sea of all things Hindi, i couldn't leave without picking up some bhindis (basically jewellry for your 3rd eye) for summer. The problem was, the nice ones are usually sold singly, and i was too tired to search for diff ones, so i browsed through some ugly prepackaged groups of six nightmares and discovered this really beautiful pack of diff colours which aren't as intricate as the ones i would wear for Divali, but are perfect for my summer outings.

The best bargain were these bangles at 6 for $1 and i know that they are plastic but something about them are very fun and free spirited and i can alwas grab some more formal sets in my usual shopping spots.

All in all i had a great time, the people were really friendly and coped with my beginner's knowledge of indian culture- ok so one guy put his hands on the skin of my exposed waist as he tried to sell me a skirt (and he was not measuring me) but that's part of their culture right?

And you know what? i am chicken! That's right, its been exactly a week since the Indian Fashion Week and my post is still in the 'development stages'. I am telling myself that i just wasnt in the mood this week to look up designers, but the truth is i am scared out of my mind. I feel like i am not up to the task of reviewing a fashion week and that it should be left to the pros. But gosh darnit (censorship rocks doesn't it?) i vow not to make a next post until i have completed this somewhat daunting task. I will rise to the challenge!...or perish in the flames of bad fashion writers' hell...

oh well chin up- soso

Obsession...no not the perfume

2006-05-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day since i can remember that i do not have to study for exams! But that didnt stop me from re indulging in my childhood obsession- embroidery. I know, i know, sound old lady-ish, but since fully embracing indian culture, their passion for details inspired me to use my OCD for a good cause- to personalise my wardrobe. My first project- putting a little sparkle on my favourite jeans, and here is the result. It took a day and a half- but that's because my obsessive personality would not let me rest until it was complete, even at the expense of my recently operated on spinal cord (long story- cliff notes version major surgery, $100 grand, 2 titanium rods inserted, lots of pain) so that ican now barely sit up, roll to a side or god forbid make any use of my left hand ( i'm a leftie). But it was worth it, and the sequins onlt glimmer in the proper light so i'm not a permanent disco ball.

In fact i was so impressed that after 5 hrs of drug induced sleep (really strong pain killers) and my last bio exam which i so aced it is not funny, i dragged my mummyji to get supplies for a new and more patriotic endeavour. With our football team qualifying in the world cup for the first time ever, i decided for this special month of june (in which i solemnly pledge to only wear team colours) to spruce up my 'Soca Warriors' (-that's their name cool right?) top with a shimmery flag in the lower centre of the back of the top and T's on the straps (for Trinindad and Tobago). Dont worry this pic was taken b4 my OCD kicked in and fixed that loose black strand and this only took half a day.

Needless to say now i am hooked and have already thought out several new designs. My next one will use those super smallbeads which are a pain to work with but look fantastic and the design is of an abstract tree- well more of a shrubbery and will be in various shades of green with the chinese symbol for nature underneath>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I know my patterns may seem kind of childish to some of u but i have some really detailed ones i am too afraid to begin. I also have a really drab skirt that i am hoping to improve with a longitudinal pattern along the edge in a gold colour...

Finally India fashion week was unbelievably fantastic- i mean half way through i caught my mumsie saying "let's move to india". I am really doing my homework on this one though, and researching designers their past work, inspirations, etc. I really want that blog to be more of a fashion editorial than anything, and one worthy of the Times at that. In the mean time my mother and i are leaving the hundred's of 'direct from india' importing stores 5 mins away to our house to go to an Indian Expo in this convention centre on saturday, so needless to say that Carnival costume is going to be put off a bit. I hope to get some cool finds my mom wants a lamp or 5, i am looking for some inspiration for my craft, and of course some breathtaking accesories- earrings, bags, bracelets, bhindis, pillows scarves, whatever.

Oh p.s. lets just take a minute to remember those who have passed on- To Will & Grace and Charmed, i will always love u, and will always watch ur reruns. May your sucessors find a place in our hearts like u have for the past 8 years, or may they have mid season replacements.

Twinkle u later*********************soso

Salvatore mon amour...

2006-05-20T13:55:00.000-07:00

Louboutin( i crave these babies)

One would think it impossible to have a fashion blog and not yet delve into the awe inspiring, mind boggling, breath taking,spell binding, heart pumping, ass kicking (i've got tonnes more two word adjectives trust me) world of shoes, but i think that's just what i've done!

While all the mindless zombies are after the latest "red sole" rockers by Christian Louboutin, i am in my own world, and only have eyes for one- designer that is! Le nom?Salvatore Ferragamo, et il est un des stylistes de mode plus- ok sorry i just had a french exam. He was one of the most talented shoe designers and his combinations of colours are enough to bankrupt the queen for a taste of his high end heels.

What's more? you've all seen his work- those ruby red shoes of Dorothy's in the Wizard of Oz are one of his most celebrated works.

<<$2390 crocodile extravagance

Worried about these towering six inchers? Never fear, Ferragamo believed that the arch of the foot is the most important part of the body as it supports all the weight, so they are well taken care of.

Now run by his sons, the company still makes some of the most bangings shoes i've ever seen. So cork soles are cool for a fad and Louboutin does make some great creations (see leopard print above), but Salvatore's have been amazing true fashion royalty for over 70 years, and u won't believe what they'll think of next.

Save our Supermodels

2006-05-14T12:43:00.000-07:00

As news reached me that Avril Lavigne is set to be the next chanel girl following her appearance at Karl Largerfield's Haute Couture collection for Chanel

Chanel collection (love the lace)

and after flipping through dozens of Uma Thurman Louis V. ads in magazines, i couldn't help but wonder, where oh where have all the models gone? Normally an editorial showcased the who's who in the fashion industry, the up and comers, the model royalty, and of course, the supermodel. But these days designers can't wait to enlist the hottest hollywood stars for their campaigns.

I am sorry but if models are not allowed to act, then actresses arent allowed to model. Gone are the days where editorials would really stretch the imagination, with the aid of models who really put on a different personna. But nicole kidman in an ad? Still Nicole- no transformations here. It seems as though the photographers and designers are too happy to have nabbed a 'celebrity' to bother about creating art in their campaigns. As long as u can recognise the A-lister from the ad, their work is done.

Thats why i was furious when, after the 'oh so shocking cocaine scandal' involving my icon- (fashion goddess more like it) Kate Moss, Rimmel and H&M dropped her from their campaigns. First of all, was anyone surprised to here that models to coke? i don't think so. Secondly, is that the reason why Coco madamoiselle's new chica is another actress-Keira Knightley?

However this scandal has brought Kate, one of the last remaining true supermodels, back into the spotlight, and thank god for that, because all we see these days are models like Tyra and Heidi who are just jumping at the chance to be on the tele, which only shows that they are no longer about the fashion, but about themselves.

Thus, i owe nikon a heartfelt thank you for endorsing kate and saying screw u all u uptight bastards, just look at her! The ad campaign is, well- Stunning. Snaps for u Kate, now part of an endangered species.

My Life for a saree...

2006-05-11T05:02:00.000-07:00

Ok so the Lakme Indian Fashion Week begins on the 28th of May and i am super excited. Why?
Because another aspect of my country is the vast wealth of indian culture. We celebrate all Indian Public Holidays, and Divali(festival of lights) and Phagwa are major festivals for the entire nation. With this comes of course -indian fashion. I live in a town settled by Indian immigrants, so that almost all of the stores are overflowing with silk and crepe sarees, shalwars and other items of clothing. A major Zee tv fanatic also, i have always known that more than half my wardrobe would consist of these exotic textiles. They can be worn at home, work, the film Festival at Cannes- it doesn't matter. What matters is how little most of the western world knows about this budding fashion force in the east.

Embroidery and beading are the highlight of indian designers, but most important to me is that these designers are not afraid of colour. Instead they revel in bright greens, pinks and oranges-

But texture is just as crucial, and these designers utilise the entire range of the spectrum, from the heaviest of silks(the most expensive), to the lightest of crepes- also the most expensive.

Skin is also in, but in this part of the world, skin can be shown in a very innocent and innovative way as well as in a provacative fashion, and beauty and class are not compromised because of it.

Finally, these designers do not only showcase traditional wear of their motherland, but create contemporary lines that rival the most celebrated of European designers (yes even Cavalli!)

Azeem Khan is one of my favorite designers, and is known as the 'Crystal King' and 'Czar of Embroidery' for his intricate details and stunning use of sequins, crystals and beading.

So i will update u on this upcoming fashion week, and i hope u develop a passion for this fashion force, and a space for these designers and pieces in your hearts and wardrobes.

Shakespearean fashion

2006-05-08T10:29:00.000-07:00

To keep or not to keep? That is the question concerning this vintage bag. Good find? i am not sure yet

Put some clothes on! no not you Britt...

2006-05-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

Why is it that i can't turn on my t.v. without seeing ppl humping all over de place like rabbits? No i'm not talking about HBO after dark, although these music videos would feel right at home in the late night time slot. I mean that new video and ,hmm can i call it a song?, that new noise being made by the pussy cat dolls (nice name btw, so i shouldn't be surprised) is just pissing me off.
Its one thing to do a dance video a la Shakira (who is pushing it however, i dare her to not be in a video and see how popular the song is), but u grinding and heaving in scraps of cloth just isn't working. And no i am not a prude (i just got my mom to buy me this see-through black tight fitting low cut top- it had these black on black stripes so duh i had to have it), but i don't walk down the road like a working girl. Sing about something other than undoing your buttons, or get de hell off my t.v. And then u hear about of a bunch of (in my opinion silly) girls who think they r ugly and wonder y. Maybe if they take their clothes off it might make them feel better, cuz it sure is working for these ppl.
Oh and a little shout out to my obsession 8th and Ocean, hmm i wonder why (show about models) lol
And my dear cutie Britt- how did u expect to be a model and not want to show some skin. While a porno-esque shoot is off limits, designers are going to have u in next to nothing, but as this photographer was telling me, its up to u to not look like a"anyone can have me" hoe, but like a "u would be so lucky" femme fatale. Besides Haute Couture these days is all about the make up and the jewels. U r going to be in your birthday shoot honey, so get used to it. Anddon't judge other models cuz they r willing to do what u wont, we arent heathens, just doing business. And teddy u and heidi deserve each other (teddy had liked britt but ended up making out with heidi only to see heidi the next week grinding up in some club with another guy).
Whoo! i better stop b4 i go into One Tree hill (paten u r a hoe) and Supernatural (deany boy dont die!)
P.s. builder's convention is on tonite at 10 on HGTV and it is the mother of all design shows with all the latest trends in interior design.
ANd basketball is on tonite -game 7
Did i mention i watch to much t.v.?
anyway i need to go- reading this really bizarre french novel by this david guy who wrote another book called *translated*- How to make love to a black man without getting tired. Dont worry this book is all about les fourmis (ants)
twinkle u later**************soso

Don't hate me cuz i'm not designer, hate me cuz i'm ugly

2006-05-04T14:09:00.000-07:00

Ok so i was reading someone's blog the other day and i am not pointing any fingers (starts with teen ends with -ista) and i got this vibe that the author of the blog who inspired me to write my own is ,gasp!, a fashion snob! I didnt want to see it at first but in between brand name references i kinda got the picture that she was one of those "i wear it because its supposed to be good" ppl who dont really search for good fashion but simply take what experst say is 'hot'. Even worse they couldn't dream about wearing something that's not designer or 'in' even though they like it.

I hate that. u have to remember that every hip designer started off in someone's basement or i bedrom apartment and its not who they are but what they create that is important. So just because my shoes don't say Minolo doesn't mean they won't knock u flat on your ass.

But don't get me wrong, i have NOTHING against good designer there is a reason (usually a valid one ) why they are so successful. I am not saying i woouldnt wear everything Cavalli makes (cuz i soo would) but i wouldn't ONLY wear what Cavalli makes.

And ppl as much as it hurts to admit this, but everyone who watched sex and the city (unedited thank u very much tbs) we must realise that not everything a designer and his team spits out is good or even average. I am sorry but some ready to war outfits look pretty much ready to be roadkill. SO don't hate me cuz i'm not designer, hate me cuz i'm ugly.

And that's the word (go steven colbert!)

twinkle u later********************soso

Trini and we Carnival

2006-05-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

Ok so i got a question the other day about where exactly is my lovely little Trinidad and Tobago (Trinbago or T&T for short) and i figure i might as well fill u in before i launch into my new obsession

Ok so here we go..

Fact- T& T is located of the coast of Venezuela and is the southernmost island in the Caribbean

Fact- We are the smallest country to ever qualify for the world cup (We going germany this year !!!)

Fact- we have the Greatest Show on Earth. No really that is what its called. Another name for it is Carnival and it is the bombest party ever. Forget Mardi Gras and Rio de Janero where the parades are made up of dancing school and floats and u just watch from the sidelines. Oh no, in Carnival we are the dancers, we are the floats. We dress up in the frigging hottest costumes and dance and "get on bad in de people dem road" (Trini slang), its so awesome. So my obsession- i want to play mas (that's what dressing up in costume and playing in a Carnival band is called).

Why? because

-the costumes rock and there are so many choices (picture 9 bands each with abouth 35 sections which each have a different colour, costume, design and theme- and those are just the large bands!)

-free drinks and food in de band

-all your friends are there with u

-u get to dance and wine(a trini dance involving your waist, your hips, your ass and umm, that of your male companion. or female for that matter) with complete strangers in a non threatening 'your going to get raped' sort of way

-free drinks

-its just so much fun to go from dusk till dawn on carnival mon and tues flexing (real wining) to the most exciting and pumping music

The catch? i thought u'd never ask. Well actually u didnt, but i'll tell u anyway.

The costume costs about $2000 and my parents want me to save at least half of that (who am i kidding prob 3/4 of that). so my fashion purchases for this year must be cut back a bit (YIKES!)

so u are goingto hear me bitching and moaning about this alot. its going to be like quitting smoking or something.

But is it worth it? look at these pics and tell me if u wouldn't want to wear one of these and dance with your friends-and hot guys for 2 days straight!!!

Dont u just want to wear these every day?

I think the violet one's gonna be my U6 grad (aka senior prom) dress lol

twinkle u later***********soso

Working clothes

2006-05-01T14:13:00.000-07:00

Ok so lets talk about the world of fashion faux pas that is the workplace. Why is it that every woman feels that in order to be taken seriously they must be dressed in dark ugly unimpressive clothes? While everyone doesnt have to dress like Elle Woods, a little more colour, fun and accesories will help to not only soften your appearance and add a little fun to your otherwise drab working days, Clothes that show your personality will ultimately increase your confidence and therefore give you a more commanding presence in the work room.

I fashion myself to be an old timey gal and love 60's and 70's working clothes which are bright with cool geometric shapes. Check these outfits out from the movies "Viva las vegas" and "Down with Love"

Isnt Renee gorgeous?!

Ann Margret- style icon!!!

Bratz in nun's clothing...

2006-04-23T15:57:00.000-07:00

so school starts again tues (ok it starts tom but i am not going) and once more i have to design hair styles for every day of the wweek, pick accessories, etc because i attend the uberelite convent in the country- mostly girl school (about 10 boys) and the chiquitas are fiercly fashion competitive.

The catch- we have to wear (dun dun DUN!!!) uniforms! I know a crime against humanity. That means the fashion war goes underground. Our uniform is blue so in terms of accessories the hair is crucial, but not as important as earrings.

Fortunately i am my years reigning fashion queen (thank u thank u, but then again did u see my dress?) but their are some close seconds, including one of my best friends who's daddy- get this, imports spanish jewellry!!! So my goal is usually just to use all of my cunning to beat her and i am clear. My trick? creativity.

I usually customise anything i wear. Just this morning i took a regular blue woogie, band, scrunchie, whatever the hell u call it (if someone knows the name plz tell me) and sewed on these cute silver and blue and black buttons i found in my sewing kit!! I also raided my mom's 70"s treasure trove and found a bunch of one sided clip on earrings which i intend on just clipping on to my 'whatever u call its' and voila- vintage hair jewellry. but these have yet to be tested out and i will post picks of my uniform and hair thingy's tom cuz i feel lazy right now. Besides i need to go read my charmed magazine (Charmed forever) cuz they are down to the last episodes of the series and i need to be emotionally prepared...

twinkle u later*******************soso

the polk-a-dot monologues...

2006-04-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

Right so by now u should lnow that tis the YEAR OF THE STRIPE so lets just recap to a simpler time when polk-a-dots ruled the fashion world and everyone from alyssa milano to Drew Barrymore to Gwen Stefani was rocking them. That was when i decided that my grad(our version of prom) dress had to be- can u guess? pink and white polk a dots. Now while my mumsie (i call her that isnt it cool) hated the idea at first, she let me drag her islandwide while we looked for the perfect material (i cant bear to by a dress and see someone in it besides it fits better tailormade) and the result- a pink tulle balerina inspired sex and the city paris edition dream gown. I would have liked it to be a little shorter but here is the final result

E.M.S. (elephant man syndrome)

2006-04-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

Ok so while it is so hard for everyone to believe that i have bad days (say it ain't so!) today i finally regretted my boyish hair due, never mind it was the third day i had it, and was so ready to unloose these plaits and regain my long hair but that will have to wait till tom.

I went out with my sis (today's her birthday yey cake 4 me) so we went out for dim sum this chinese brunch meal thing where u basically get like a lot of these uver smallchinese dishes and i mean trakitional chinese not noodles and egg rolls. It was good, i cleaned everyone's plate (and thanked le Dieu for my genes once more) and then waddled my pregnant looking ass out of there. I was wearing stripes, my seul (only) comfort

But was too self conscious for my liking- i had to tell my self that i was natalie portman or demi moore and changed my hair for a cause. Oh well, less than 24 hrs to go till my old hair returns and i'm my girly self once more.

Fashion code #1

2006-04-21T18:57:00.000-07:00

Ok so i am beginning what is probably going to be a never ending series on one of the most important events in a true fashion conscious persons life- shopping, dressing and throwing out.

So first let me explain a newly discovered truth- Shopping on impulses is just better.

Premierement, never, ever buy an outfit specifically for an event unless it's your wedding, prom or a dire emergency. Why? cuz it just isnt thought out properly. You always end up settling for what's at hand, second guess your purchases and usually get frustrated when u don't get what u want. Donc( therefore), tu never look ur mieux (best). By pieces for ur wardrobe bcause u like them, not bcuz u dont want to go somewhere naked. That way, u r sure that ur purchase suits u, and reduces the chance of shoppers' remorse.

The benefits of this are simple et numereux. What u do next is go through ur closet and see what u already have that will go with ur new find, and what u need to slowly amass an outfit. Then keep an eye out for new accessories whcih complete the look, that way u have had more time to ponder on what best suits u, and dont just by the first matching earrings u see. Thus, u acquire a bunch of pieces which u love on their own but which also come together to form a perfect outfit. And u know this because ever since u bought that first piece, its been in the back of your mind, and u've meticulously considered ( subconscious or otherwise) how u want to look in that new top, skirt, dress, whatever, and bam, now you've achieved that look without any pressure.

Now doesnt that sound much better than frantically scouring malls statewide to find a dress that doesnt make u look like a frilly clown and then skirting this rag from jewellry store to shoe store trying to find something that at least matches so u can show up at ur cousins wedding the next day with some sort of dignity?

Many ppl are discouraged by shopping bcuz of this very reason, my older sis was one of them. But if u take time to listen to what ur heart truly desires u will discover one of the most passion filled, exciting, gut wrenching, comforting, and anamalistic activities a person can ever be engaged in, shopping.

...mais what do i know? - soso

j'ai fait du shopping!!!

2006-04-21T18:22:00.000-07:00

"There is one truth about sex and shopping- act on impulses"- M.L.

So i went shopping (hurrah!) and i sort of deviated from my original list- ok i dont even remember what my first list looks like. The good thing is that i got 4 new pieces for only 23 bucks! Plus, that is $TT, so in $US that is like $3.50! How did i perform this miracle? my mom bought all for moi!

Ok so the hoodie- its now black with a cute pink emblem (finally i can rejoin the rest of the fashion society),

i got two church tops- Dressing hot for church is extremement important in my church esp since there is this chica who THINKS she can out dress me, and we've battling ever since. And i hate to say it, but she's good. Last week was a tie- which was really disappointing since i went all out for Easter Sunday. But i got two new tops which will knock her glitzy jewellry right off of her undeserving neck. The first, long sleeve mother of pearl wrap top with matching satin ribbon (2" i measured) around the edges, snug fitting and barely suitable pour l'eglise (church). The other, cap sleeved beautiful green, with also satin trim and hints of lace in all the right places. So this week cette fille better watch out cuz i am taking no prisoners.

Here's where the opening quote comes in- i realised that i trinigoddess, had no pink casual tops!!!! Gasp!!! i know! i, who has everything pink down to my leapord print bedroom slippers. This was unexscusable, so i ditched my mom and soeur (sis) and ran into the nearest store to see the two cutest pink vests which read- J'aime la vintage! Upon seeing my native tongue ( i believe i was born in france and my parents are just lying to me) i knew i had to have it, but which one? i was clueless. The pink one with white writing i knew i would look good in, but before i could walk away my eyes were drawn to a wilder version- reddish pink with light rose (pink) writing. This i was not sure about. So while olding them out and talking to myself out loud in public (i know ive given up on faking sanity when it comes to clothes) i saw the funnest green bag i have seen this season out of the corner of my eye, and looked across to see and unsuspecting 30 something femme wearing these adorable multicoloured striped pants. Being THE YEAR OF THE STRIPE i took this as a sign, turned towards and said "Excuse me but could you please pick one i just cant decide". She smiled and was a little nervous at first asking me what i thought, but after i explained my conundrum she said the brighter one with an air of surety and confidence that i have never quite attained when spending my own money. Needless to say, i now have the cutest red-pink top with pink writing on it. As i walked i wondered if to say thanks, but chickened out (good going soso!).

But i got zero accesories, zip, zilch, diddley squat. That's why the shopping isnt over (is it ever? that is the question).

Oh and no cute boy sightings...how odd right but i guess my mind was on the clothing- ah well.

Model BEhaviour

2006-04-20T15:50:00.000-07:00

am i le seul (only) person who walks around the house like i am in a fashion show? my hallways the runway, and i glide (hips out cheeks clenched) down it do my poses and turn with and air of confidense and glamour that only comes with a $10 grand paycheck. Did i mention that i am crazy? Anyway i solomnly swear to ask u my readers in advice on any major outfits, purchases rendezvous etc and will provide pics where necessary. Plz feel free to do the same and i am dying to see some American style prom pics and stories so bring em in. A bientot- soso

P.s. vintage isnt all that... more coming soon

Welcome /BIenvenue

2006-04-20T15:26:00.000-07:00

Calm down everyone just cool out! i'm hear never fear! ok maybe i am getting ahead of myself. i am Solange D and i started this blog basically bcuz my mother is taking me on a shopping trip demain(2mrw) and i THOUGHT i could get some advice on whats hot from seventeen online or something but as it turns out the best advice i got was from a fellow blogger casey (fellow ugglovers i still wear mine screw society) et i decided d'aider les autres teens in all their fashion needs and get some help myself at that. so firstly lets just fill you in on my goal for tom's shopping:
I NEED-
1. a cool hoodie either light blue of pink like apparently the rest of the western hemisphere already has but not the caribbean
2. black earrings- as a earringcomanie (earring junkie) i was surprised to find that i have non and after seeing rihanna's new video i realised i had to get some
3. shoes duh -i am in my flip flop stage (i live on an island so the beach look is accepted everywhere like a visa)

In case u havent notticed je utilise some french terms because i have been speaking francais for the past 6 ans (yrs) mais never fear translations are provided where necessary. so we're off!!