Brrrr! I hope everyone's keep warm during this chilly weeks! I just wanted to post an update of my Stella McCartney project I was working on for the Savannah scholarship gala coming up next year. Similar to what I did for the Atlanta gala (see post here), I did a line up of looks from a collection I'm currently ga-ga over. This time it's Stella McCartney's Resort 2011 collection. I find that a lot of times resort collections are those little lost gems of fashion, smaller and usually a more concise design statement.
Anywho, I hope everyone has a glorious holiday season!
If you fancy check out more of my work here and here.
Ello, loves! I attended a friend's etching show/party last Thursday and spotted this stylista! What first caught my eye was her adorable little bag (you know I'm a sucker for tiny purses!). Click for a larger view. I love her overall look. It's perfect for a low key event without being too casual. Don't you think?
One thing SCAD seems to get right are the visitors they book (may it be with late notice, odd timing, or cramped spaces). After the elation of Scott Shuman's (The Sartorialist) and Garance Dore's visit, this quarter's second set of guests, Kim Hastreiter and Mickey Boardman of Paper magazine, were a cherry on top. For those unfamiliar with the magazine visit www.papermag.com, or better yet run out and snag a copy NOW!
Hastreiter described the beginnings of the publication in 1984 when it was just her and partner David Hershkovits in an apartment with very little money. The first issues looked nothing like the magazine today. It started out as a large, folded, black and white poster filled with content covering art, fashion and the buzzing New York culture. Articles and photos were made by artists, not typical journalists. It was a publication for the creatives by the creatives. Why the name Paper? Kim told the intimate crowd that she was inspired by the simplicity and effectiveness of the brand Agnes B. She wanted a name that didn't define the magazine because it wasn't just an art magazine or a fashion magazine or a pop culture magazine: it was a convergence of all that inspired Kim and David.
Much of the talk consisted of Kim and Mickey's distaste of the fashion industry and I couldn't agree with their comments more. "Just because you're cute, connected, and famous does not mean you design good stuff," Kim said. "I see a lot of issues with the fashion establishment. Often they [fashion editors, buyers, etc.] don't look at the clothes; it's about who can sell more perfume." Mickey discussed his days at Parsons when they seemed to have an obsession with producing Michael Kors clones. His style was eccentric (evident from his blingy and bold chain necklace with matching leopard print jacket and sneakers. His Jackie O meets Hip Hop collection ("Jackie Ho") received "crickets." "In my spare time I'd try something they'd like," he said. "I'd put the vest over the jacket and they'd go crazy!" His best advice came from his story on how he got from Illinois with a Spanish degree to New York working in fashion: "Find someone genius [speaking of Kim] and stick to them like glue." Simple enough, eh? Take a look at the genius he speaks of and you'll instantly see why she's not your typical Anna Wintour or Amy Astley:
The talk was fascinating: there were shared tales of Kim's first dinner with the Toledos, receiving a letter from Geoffrey Beene himself and her large collection of fake designer fakes (or "cultural icons" she told us). It was so great to hear about how someone is truly making a unique mark in a world of waxy, high heeled figures and receiving praise from the typical fashion media for what she does. "It doesn't matter what you're doing," she told us. "Just so it really well and do it honestly."
hey hey blog-pals! just wanted to do a quickie post in the midst of finals. here's a wee hint of what my latest illu is about. this only shows half the concept. the subject is body image. let's just say I'm gaining interest in the burgeoning crusades against the hangers they send down the runways and put in fash-o mags.
What's a better way to start off your day than with a little bit of sweet success? My success? Finally obtaining tickets to the highly anticipated SCAD fashion show this year! Since I started scouting out SCAD as the school I wanted to attend, I wanted to go to this show! And finally...I can!
The guest of honor this year will be Diane vonFurstenberg. I must start now to find a dress to wear. Maybe a wrap dress in honor of DvF?
The show is also the day of my dear mother's birthday, so mommy dearest will be my date for the evening. Pictures and commentary will be a must!
I'm off later today to attend a panel on blogging that coincides with SCAD style. Let's hope it's a good discussion. After work, out with a few friends. Super excited about the day!
Until next post,
B
PS: thanks to all the lovely people that's been leaving comments! it's a great encouragement to keep posting!
Above is a another practice sample done for my Materials and Techniques II class. This time 'round we're focusing on waterbased applications like ink, watercolor, and gouache--all of which are my favorite mediums! Since this is just a practice piece there was no story or concrete idea behind it, but I would say I was thinkingabout beauty, artificiality, and delicateness.
This week kicked off SCAD Style in Savannah and Atlanta. I attended one panel discussion
thus far and plan to attend more tomorrow and next week. Yesterday's lecture was about retail and design.
The panel consisted of 3 buyers. I felt more annoyed than inspired or informed. They complained about
how their job was the hardest thing in the world and how they wish the whole blogging fad would be over.
Apparently, you have to be a million year old editor that works for a snooty magazine for years to have
true "authority" on fashion. They said lots of bloggers have "passion" but that's just not the same as authority.
As much as I love fashion, I know that it doesn't take a brain scientist to do research on past people,
trends, show, etc. I know, it's getting a little out of hand with the young prodigy blogger buzz, but who's fault is
that? Editors? The explosion of the blogsphere goes hand in hand with the expansion of technology and
how fashion and knowledge is so much more accessible now! They further discussed things of this nature
the iphone was brought up a few times) and .
Overall, I felt the panel was out of touch with the
kind of shoppers that make up the majority of the nation. Not all of us consciously make the decision to
not invest in 3 $10,000 dresses every season! Sometimes stores like H&M and Forever 21 are our designer pieces.
Anywho, if anything annoys or inspires me from any of the other events during SCAD Style, I'll be sure
I actually put on an outfit I liked today. Here's a peek.
In the pic: Rodarte for Target tee, thrifted everything else, mint green color of the summer nail polish, and an in-progress assignment for class based on a color scheme from the Fletcher color system. I was loving the colors of all these elements together, so, voila!
Tonight's the 2nd Fashion Illustration Club meeting/sketch session! I'm supa' pysched! I'll post about it later with pictures!
I was in and out of meetings and work today. One meeting was held to introduce all fashion students at SCAD to the new dean of what is now the School of Fashion (no longer a mere department of the school of design). Dean Fink spoke about the things we should be doing as fashion students and how the program is there to help. One thing he touched on was dress code. (few students in the department know that we actually have a written code!). No tshirt, jean, flip-flop ensembles--dress like you're a fashion student! Experiment! And, yes, we all have our bad days, but put forth the effort people!
Blake, here, has it right!
(sorry for all the !s. :/)
The dean wants us to make Savannah one of the best dressed cities.
First off: Shout out to SCAD Honeybees for their photo with the Toledos and blurb in Vogue. Pick up the July issue for a closer read!
Next up on the menu: A couple of amazing looks from designer RoksandaIlincic's Resort 2010 collection. Asymmetry and a gorgeous satin gown is all I need!
R.Ilincic images via style.com
And to finish off, a little update on my internship. I'm currently working on a logo for the designer and tomorrow I will attend the Summer Soiree Dress for Success fundraiser/fashion show. I'm excited and nervous because designers and press for Charlotte Fashion Week will be there! I'll post an update Friday on how things went!
At the end of a long (and I mean 24 hour plus long) day I like to have some phrase floating about in my head as a bit of encouragement to keep moving on. Recently, my obsession with Harold and Maude has resurfaced, and the little mantra on my mind is a few of the great lines that Maude says throughout the movie (as well as those good ol' Cat Stevens songs).
So, without care to the world's judgment I want to share a few things on my mind and a glimpse into my Harold and Maude menswear collection from my Advanced Fashion Sketching class. Enjoy!
I want to have a portrait of myself done with an illustrated background and paper dresses. This photo from Another Magazine Issue 16 is close to what have pondered it might look like.
I'm dying for a pair of cute brogues. Inspired by menswear but slim and wide opening like this. Metallic or purple ones would be a plus!
and...
My first menswear collection inspired by the movie Harold and Maude (just a few scans of the research, fabrics, and croquis)
Warning: Post a little random due to lack of sleep and eagerness to share information!
Okay, I'm writing a post to prove that I'm alive and have made it through not only 6 weeks of this quarter but nearly 2, count that, 2 years of college...alive!
I wanted to share a cool line of organic t-shirts (hence the title of this post). I was talking with my roomies about wanting a cool, comfy organic tee and I got an email from Generation Love within a few days! I love how you get an edgy, sexy feel from a laidback and eco-friendly staple. Here are a few of my favs: Stud Epaulets are divine!
that low sleeve and super open boat neck are elements I dream of in a t-shirt
that subtle elements like the studs, stitching, length, "not too tight-not to loose" fit make this tee great!
I have another great online store to share with everyone in a near future post.
Personal style posting has been deleted from my life this quarter because I mostly grab and go dress these days. So, I shall go to what's on file. Next post: my Dior jacket!
I finished the prom dress last week! Pictures soon? Maybe.
SCAD fashion show tickets on sale today. They'll be sold out in a snap, er, they are. Hopefully, I'll be volunteering and I will at least see the show from behind the scenes!
Today I went to the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival. Squares were filled with a wide range of artwork done by current students, prospective students, and alumni. My roommates, a friend, and I had two squares. No pictures yet, but I'll be posting them soon!
Below, I snapped a few photos of my favorite squares and outfits. Her friend made her hat and had the square beside ours. She made huge, delicious looking cupcake!
There were some fabulous, messy looks! My gang and I had fun coloring ourselves with the chalk!
My current collection is ethnic inspired, so this fun colorful print caught my eye.
Love the patterns and the detail on the back of the black top!
I currently attend SCAD-Savannah.
Designing and illustrating fashion are what I like to do.
This is my street style-personal style-defining style blog. It's my digital sketchbook. Voila! Take a look around.
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