Love sandwich

Eeeep! I love seeing awesome people in awesome clothes. And Ellen Page.Is.Awesome. I don't think that should be debated. She's just so cool and natural, just really herself. Look at her:



Just so pretty and real. The kind of person you want to be friends with. And what is she wearing?



Alexander Wang. Totally awesome. She's the type of celebrity I enjoy seeing in his clothes. Ellen Page, you rock.

Outside looking in

How much do you hate the exclusivity in the fashion world? It always seems like you're being kept out of something, and it never sucks as much as when you can see the pictures from what you're missing.

This week DecadesTwo is setting up another pop-up shop in Soho, and though it's open to the public for three days, tomorrow they're dedicating to a private sale. For special, awesome people who aren't you and me. Sigh. Click through to Racked for some pictures of what will be gone by the time we the plebes get a crack at it.

DecadesTwo pop-up in Kiki de Montparnasse
79 Green Street, 2nd Floor
10/2-10/4, Fri & Sat 11-7, Sun 12-5

Steel and Black

One of my favorite online vintage boutiques is Holme. It's extremely well curated, and it seems like it's more important for them to feature great pieces instead of big names.

One of their most interesting pieces currently is this crinkle skirt. The fabric is partially a steel blend, which makes it an incredibly interesting, and an incredible steal at $36. It's a one of a kind that you're not likely to stumble on again.

Want this now

Fashiontribes posted this great Rick Owens jacket today, with a look to compliment it. I've seen the jacket already on Net-a-Porter, but I like seeing how other people would style it. Obviously, I'd put some tight black jeans and a cashmere scarf with it, but that's because I like it simple and comfortable. It's too much for me to shell out for now, but maybe I'll get lucky like last year when I scored this Rick Owens jacket:

for $180. $180, brand new. Sometimes, you just get lucky.

2nd Favorite Store in NY

Today I checked out a store in the East Village called Change of Seasons that just opened two weeks ago. According to the owner (who's running the store with just his partner right now!) Change's stock has never been worn, essentially making it an outlet. But this boutique has the best selection of any outfit I've ever seen.

There were about four racks of Margiela, Westwood, Balenciaga, Rick Owens, and much more. I was very tempted buy a few pieces, but I've burned through my budget for the month thank you very much. There was also a gorgeous selection of jewelry and other accessories.



Though the owner described the clothing as a season old, it does not matter when you're talking about such a well curated collection. There are currently coats, sweaters, tops (like the Rick Owens above) and dresses that blend in seamlessly with what's being offered for F/W 2009. Go now, so that when Change blows up, you'll get to say you knew it when.

Change of Seasons
341 E. 9th Street
Tue-Sun Noon-7:30pm

Smart basics, like duh

What's a stupid decision? Buying American Apparel at full price. What's an awesome decision? Buying American Apparel on Hautelook, where it's currently 50% off. I picked up the Baby Rip Bubble Tube Dress and the Cotton Spandex Jersey Unitard, both NOT TO BE WORN ALONE, because I don't need looks from boys that badly, but to layer under the insane number of sheer outfits in my closet and currently in stores begging to be in my closet.

My least favorite show from SS 2010

What's the point in even showing if you're going to present this crap? Honestly, there's nothing nice that can or should be said about this. Because there are way more talented designers out there that should have her space. Here's Pamela Rowland's tacky, hideous collection:


Terrible color, shapeless, and there's not a single occasion this should be worn to.


Oooo, flashing some skin in a high-waisted floor-length skirt straight out of your mom's closet fifteen years ago. Those flowers genuinely make me puke.


If you have a Bollywood bash in your near future, and you want a purposely ill-fitting gown so that everyone can look better than you, you are so in luck.


Ew. This is not LA Fashion Week. Ew.

My favorite show from SS 2010

And I seriously think I might save for some of these pieces. I will certainly be stalking the sample sale. Obviously these looks are super wearable, which means they'll stay in your closet and on your body for years and years and years. Plus, they have the little touches, like the incredibly flattering cuts, and the natural layering, that will make you stand out in a subtle way so that people won't even be able to point to what it is specifically, and of course they'll have to assume it's just you.

In honor of the Emmys...

If I ever inexplicably become super famous and get to regularly walk red carpets, you can bet your ass I'd rock some Marchesa. I was watching the Rachel Zoe Project this season, and one episode she dropped into their workspace during what I think was Fashion Week earlier this year, and even just seeing it on TV you could tell how mind-blowing the dresses would be up close. Here are my favorite looks from SS 2010:


My choice for a more classic look.


The one that would land me on the worst-dressed list, but I don't care because I dig the random swash of fabric.


A little Sarah Jessica Parker, but doesn't it look like despite all the action, it would actually be flattering?


So rock and roll, and I would definitely wear it with the tights. I kind of want to DIY those...

Neutrals with punch

Ports 1961 has been turning out collections with a clean yet interesting palette for years. It takes real talent to be able to make a simple dress in a plain color as interesting as something covered in sequins and feathers. Plus that necklace is AMAZING.

Preen SS 2010

The fit may be more unconventional, but I think these Preen outfits would actually look fantastic on. I particularly like the textures and volume - not too strong, wearable but not boring at all.

Julian Louie SS 2010

How beautiful is the styling for this collection? This the type of makeup that I would be willing to wake up early and spend an hour on every morning for if I could get away with it. The clothes are really understated and I like some of the pieces a lot. At first I thought that maybe the makeup was stealing the show, but then I remembered that without it, I may not have taken a second look. Bravo!

Malandrino SS 2010

I had never thought of Catherine Malandrino as a designer who could give me stand out pieces that I genuinely wanted to run out and buy (at the sample sale, or later in the season on discount, duh.) But her latest collection is gorgeous, and I'm going to start tracking every single one of these pieces as soon as they show up in stores. Yay!


This is an awesomely embellished dress, and it almost gives the illusion of being a one-shoulder number since that's where all the action is, but as the wearer you get the benefit and comfort of both shoulders!


If I was looking for a one-shoulder dress though, this is perfect. The prints work fantastically with each other.


All you need for this dress is a simple white slip. And all you need for these shoes is any outfit you own - I would wear them with everything every single day.


I want this jacket now, and it's red. RED. Why would I want a red jacket? But it's perfect. And my mom would be so proud of me, wearing so much color!

Crazy done better-er

Those who flock to Marc Jacobs often talk about how much energy it has and how theaterically out there it can be. While this can be a good thing, for me, he just doesn't get it right. Chris Benz, however, hits those notes. Check out a few looks from his SS 2010 collection:






I love all of these looks (except the clown pants) and the best part is that offer really bold, strong pieces that could actually be mixed into your wardrobe in a flattering way. He's made all of these models look smoking, and I'm pretty sure it might even translate to my body!

High Fashion Copycat, part 2

Max Azria, the cage look has been around (and on Susie Bubble and Queen Michelle) for over a season now. If you're going to try to profit off the bloggers who have popularized it since its reappearance, and least have the gorgeous ladies model the looks themselves.

Max Azria, SS 2010:



Susie Bubble, July 2008:


Queen Michelle, April 2009:

Halston as styled by Rachel Zoe and the 70's

Seriously, were you praying that instead of a gorgeously-cut-yet-flowy collection, Halston would release a series of dresses that need a "moment" as an anorexia lag? Well you lucky dog.





Please designers, stop feeding this woman's obsession. And just start feeding her. Sigh, easy jokes.

I hate Marc Jacobs

...and he hates me. And you. And everyone that's ever wanted to not look like shit. From the Marc by Marc Jacobs SS 2010 collection:




Then he just decided to throw every single trend going on currently into his main collection, in a desperate attempt to stay relevant:

Underwear-as-outwear!


Fanny packs, ruffles, and sheer leggings!


More ruffles, more sheer!


Boyfriend blazers and boho harem pants!


Cutouts and more sheer and more underwear-as-outerwear!

Why doesn't he just start designing for Forever 21 and call it a day? Anna Wintour and Rachel Zoe can preach their cult membership all they want, but the fact is, Marc Jacobs is the ONLY brand that doesn't sell out on Gilt, and it's because it's ugly and it never, ever fits. Aren't there better designers we could give his spotlight to?