The Eyes Have It

Although we mostly focus on the clothing side of things here I thought we could discuss beauty and make up.  I happen to be a bit of a makeup junkie, a new lipgloss or eyeshadow has been known to put me in a great mood.  MAC, Chanel, Dior all proliferate my dressing table.

In Silver

Recently in W magazine I saw a fantastic photoshoot with amazing clothing, but what struck me was the gorgeous makeup.  Shimmering white and flawless eyeshadow, my first thought was how great it would look with all the new fall clothes.  The eyeshadow was from Dior and part of the 1-Colour Ultra-Smoothing High Impact Eyeshadow collection in Crystal White.  I also made a recent field trip to the Chanel counter and found myself becoming obsessed with the color purple.  Chanel's Ombre Contraste Duo in  Misty/Soft with Inimitable Intense mascara in Rouge Noir made the perfect fall smoky eye.  Not too dark and just different enough from what we have become used to seeing around, I didn't know what had hit me.  As an added bonus the mascara makes your eyelashes look twice as long and make your eyes pop beyond belief.  So  have fun trying new colors and shades to coincide with the changing of the leaves.


-Kiersten

In Lust

Isabel Marant Poppy Suede Pumps

Every now and again I come across an item of clothing that makes me stop and stare.  This happens far more often than I am willing to admit but when it does it is always magical.  The recent item I am lusting after is a pair of heels from Isabel Marant.  Black, suede, pointy toe, mid heel....perfectly porportioned magic!  I'm thinking for the fall they may be the perfect accessory.

-Kiersten

What Women Want

Louis Vuitton RTW Fall 2010

After years of watching rather skeletal girls walk down the runway and dominate print ads we are finally seeing a revival of the hourglass.  Models and actresses are finally embracing their curves.  Crystal Renn and Christina Hendricks are being lauded by the media for showing a healthy beautiful figure.  Louis Vouitton's recent ads show three models in deliciously fifties dresses hugging their curves.  This embrace of a fuller figure has coincided with the recent obsession of Mad Men and the fifties/sixties.  A time of wonderful decadence and escapism we are seeing a resurgence of this mentality in the latest fashion trends for the fall. Cinched waists, sweet ruffles, and a focus on the bust show both our fascination with our past and women's reclamation of their bodies.  Prada and Louis Vouitton's latest shows could potentially be labeled "What Women Want", and indeed I know the new silhouette is one I want to stay with us for more than one season.

Prada RTW Fall 2010

   -Kiersten

Russian Revelry

Chanel's latest couture collection for Fall 2010 is a definite change from the iceberg runway that we saw in spring.  This collection has a darker more structural feel to it, reminiscent of the military.  This is off-set though by the embroidery and embellishments from fur to jewels that give the collection the luxe feel that has become synonymous with Chanel.  You can also see a Russian fairy-tale quality to the clothes that contrasts nicely to the sometimes severe proportions.   The girlish make-up and wind-blown hair are in contrast to the restrained luxury of the collection but are a nice touch and keep it grounded in the dream-world Lagerfeld has so aptly created at Chanel.

-Kiersten

Flowers in the Fall

Christian Dior just showed their couture collection in Paris and it is breathtaking.  Taking a cue from the gardens of Versailles John Galliano presented his Fall 2010 collection to acclaim.  A mix of the whimsical and divine Dior is perhaps one of the last true couturiers.   Galliano transforms these outfits from flowers to creations and shows us what one's imagination can do.  Inspired by the original Christian Dior's tulip line, this collection breathes a new air into the dying art of couture.

Sex and the City 2 Desert Fashion!

So I dont know about you guys but even though its summer the SATC2 movie totally inspired me to post this gorgeous Halston dress Carrie wears at the beginning of the movie. Its so cute, and I love the color and "flowiness" of the dress. A lot of the shiny, flowy desert fashion shown in the movie is PERFECT for summer, without being too revealing. I loved it.

The dress also reminded me of a look I have been seeing a lot, the cropped tee. Since the dress almost looks like 2 parts, it reminded me of the cropped tee which I have seen on Audrina Patridge a lot and in magazines. Its cute sometimes, but I dont know how I really feel about it. What do you guys think?

Anyways,
Have a fabulous summer!
-Callie

AF

Designer Ariel rocking a denim shirt + leather jacket and sketches for her lion design, cannot wait to see what she comes up with next year!

-Henna

LY

Lauren in front of her work, 【Dreams of a Nightmare】


-Henna

Messenger

Ethan was quoted saying "passion is not an emotion, it is a fruit."  

Although a man of a few words, every word counts; his style says nonchalant, sophisticated and bold.

-Henna

balloons

Slightly delayed, but here are my balloon dresses!

Hundreds of balloons, dozens of tubes of crazy glue, and more sleepless nights than can be healthy, but I'm really happy with the way they turned out. 

Just hope my models don't float away!

-Bithy

Ombre

 

Love this purple streak, onboard with the two-tone-hair-craze and whistle earrings...very whitty and so characteristic of Amanda's  personality!  

Amanda's Interests: Plaid, Nike, Vans, abs, teeth, zip-up hooded sweatshirts, basketball shorts, Lacoste, backpacks, vests, rainbows, fanny packs, orange, CA, costumes, concerts, dancing, neon, neatness, new danks, Orangina, laughing, smiling, poles, back in the fold.

I love orangina too!


Photographed by Tommy Ton

-Henna

Arts Encounter

Lewisburg Dance Conservatory performing in the middle of 3rd Street at the Lewisburg Arts Festival, the girls were adorable!

Sarah McFalls at the festival, this painter deserves an entire blog that is devoted to her, definitely more pictures to come! 

-Henna

CB

Artist, anthropologist......Corley's style expresses confidence in her use of color, patterns and textures.  On her, a scarf is no longer a mere accessory, but an essential element of her outfit.  CB also has a sensational video on view at the Samek Gallery, did I say sensational?  Absolutely.

-Henna

Ahoy!

Amy at our Model Walkshop practicing for the show.


-Henna

It's Cold Again

I must confess that this photo was actually staged, we played dress up this weekend after the show.  Miss Sara wore this exact outfit in February, I love the elephants, they were marching in her mother's closet since the 70s!

Happy Belated Birthday Sara!


-Henna

sticky situations

After yesterday's show, I have been craving design. I can't wait to start on my next project... which will probably be 10 orders of the dress for all of my friends... but until then I have found my design fix on this website.


The Duck Tape brand gives away ten scholarships for high school students who design (and wear!) the best prom outfits.  The catch: the outfits must be made entirely of duct tape.  Since Duck has branched out from their original silver color, fashionistas (and fashionistos) have adopted the tape as just another fabric.  Love it.


Sara Catherine

Big Day

-Henna

The Big, Top Designers!

Project Runway's final design challenge was ........ the CIRCUS!!!! Check out the pics!

http://www.fabsugar.com/Project-Runway-Season-7-Circus-Challenge-8048367

-Jessica

Military Trend!

Army trend by FabianaSelbach featuring Splendid tops

Recently I have seen really cute military inspired themes in fashion. Like in Rihanna's Hard Video, she wears the COOLEST outfits and I think it really speaks to empowering women, which she is a big spokesperson for! I found some examples of cute military chic I hope you like, What do you think?

xo Callie

Can I Take a Picture?

Wynn at 7th Street Café

Lauren and Scout selling tickets for the Picnic in the LC

Jenn in the Bison

Chrissy at 7th Street Café

-Henna

Art and Fashion

So apparently having poop on your shoe is the new thing.  Don't believe me just ask INSA, an artist who has created a pair of ten inch stilettos with a platform produced from pacaderm poops. Created as a response to Chris Ofili's painting of the Virgin Mary which had the same kind of elephant dung on it that we now see in these shoes.  Artistically pretty cool I think.  I love the use of art and fashion in one but lets be honest, I'm hoping these don't make it to the stores.

-Kiersten

Commuting

Welcome back from Spring Break everyone, I hope it was epic for all of you.  I interned in Manhattan for the entirety, giving up sleep, sun, beach and coffee dates for three hour door-to-door commutes from Eastern Long Island to the Upper East Side of NYC and for very entertaining auction estimate requests, but that is besides the point of this post.  

The first day I woke up at 5:40, did my make up on the train, and as I looked up from my double-c logo press powder mirror, I saw this:

He reminded me so much of Mr. Schuman's aesthetic, what a breath of fresh air, I took an immediate liking to his sophisticated yet effortless style.  He wasn't adorned with labels, but you could tell that everything was of great quality.  The book he was reading looked old; it paired nicely with the brown/dark purple briefcase that also shows wear along the edges.  I'm pretty sure he pulled out the book after I made him uncomfortable by staring at him!

Many of us avoid pairing khaki and grey, or khaki and black...but I like how gracefully these rules can be amended.

-Henna

Date Party!

I love this Rodarte for Target leopard print dress. While it was a risk, it ended up being really comfortable and fun. This dress proves that risks are often worth it!

-Bithy