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Alexis Mabille Spring 2011 Couture

Floored

Besides couture, a hand-crafted aspect can be found in the most modern artists. The idea of crafting works by hand in such a digital era yields infinite bragging rights. I stumbled upon Debbie Lawson's handmade work this evening. Her organic compositions sprout from an unlikely medium- prim Persian carpet. The question is, how did her hands make these?

 

 Fountain, 2008

Medusas Chest, 2008

California Dreaming, 2008

Leaf Legs, 2008.

Fine Finishes

The current couture season could not be more breath taking. Our first stop is Chanel, where Karl made this dress that looks like shattered glass:

The flats have been shocking everyone too but YOU read my blog and know they are already in. Right?
Chanel also brought us some ill advised styling, concerning the combination of pants under skirts. Please no.

I must also mention the looks below, which are hypnotizing. The print and texture really is beautiful. Apparently his head couture embroiders teared up when executing the designs.

"People commit to sleeves of tattoos and they'll say 'Oh no, I can't wear a red lip,' and I just don't get that. Enjoying makeup is having a joy and appreciation of your own appearance. It's not a sin to be high-maintenance, rather a pleasure. ... I don't consider myself commercially beautiful, but I experimented with a lot of different looks and found one that worked for me. It's important to find a beauty look you feel comfortable in."

-Alex Box, Creative Director of crazy Brit beauty brand Illamasqua.

Photo is a cover of Japanese Vogue. Makeup by Francois Nars. Work your weird!

See Through Head

Wow, free days! I just can't wait for you to see these. Don't smoke kids.

 Photographed by Karine Basilio
Styling: Erin O'Keefe
Model: Luisa Bianchin
Shot for L' Offceil Brazil

Also, Happy Birthday to the beautiful Jordan.

 “Even though the line may be sexy, there’s nothing really sexy about someone struggling in her shoes.

I don’t care whether it’s the runway or the sidewalk.”

- Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman

Blow Out

It's not every day that I am blessed with an Alexander McQueen campaign spread. Lindsey Wixson stays sationery while Monarch Butterflies sail past. New designer Sarah Burton is certainly staying true to McQueen, as Monarchs are a signature of his. They are a tribute to his first patron and late best friend, Isabella Blow.

Also, I've been reading a classic by Patrick Dennis, Auntie Mame. It's about a fabulous woman in the 1920s and 30s. She is a character as much as her clothes are. It's also a movie and play but I haven't seen those yet...the books always better, yes? Check it out!

The Return

Mixed-media illustrations by Cedric Rivrain for the Maison Michel S/S 2010 lookbook. I know her stuff is kind of oldish (remember the olsens rocking the lace bunny ears?) but I love these. Wish I could draw like this!

Photos are from Tish's Place.

In other news, I'm back from Costa Rica! It was true tropical paradise. Actually visited a town called Flamingo! Here's a shot of my sister and mom enjoying the sunset.

See ya soon!

 

Tip Toe Obsession

If you haven't seen Black Swan yet, please do. It's definetly one of my permanent faves. Natalie Portman dances into a tripped out mania in the Darren Aronofsky thriller. Also interesting to see Mila Kunis in such a serious role. Good for her! I hear she's nice in person.
This movie is visually orgasmic, even down to these retro inspired move posters designed by LaBoca studio. wow.

In other news, Portman, newly pregnant, has signed a contract with Dior Beauty. Can't wait to see that...
Here's the finale from the actual ballet, performed by the American Ballet Theater.