Friday, 2 September 2011

Under Construction

I have been changing up my blog, trying to get it how I like it.  I really liked my original template, and I accidentally clicked update to the new one...  Now I have to find a layout I like.  I like the simplicity of my old one, and I like it to be very clean, especially with everything going on in my posts and sidebars.

Chambre syndicale de la haute couture




(Givenchy)


I have now been in my new semester for two weeks, I been going to school 2 years (?), and I have only just now learned that only specific designers are considered "Couture".  You have to be an official member of the Chambre Syndicale De La Haute Couture, to truly be considered couture.  It is funny how this word Couture is obviously thrown around, when you really need to be inducted by this council that is hundreds of years old and has strick guidlines.
If you are interested about hearing more, click either of the links below, it is very interesting.


As of 2011, This is the list of all of the Couture designers.

Designers
Members of the Chambre Syndicale De La Haute Couture:
Adeline André
Anne Valérie Hash
Atelier Gustavo Lins
Chanel
Christian Dior
Christophe Josse
Franck Sorbier
Givenchy
Jean Paul Gaultier
Maurizio Galante
Stéphane Rolland

Correspondent(Foreign) Members:
Azzedine Alaïa (new in Fall-Winter 2011 season)
Elie Saab
Giorgio Armani
Maison Martin Margiela

Invited Members:
Valentino
Alexis Mabille
Alexandre Vauthier
Bouchra Jarrar
Giambattista Valli (new in Fall-Winter 2011 season)
Iris Van Herpen (new in Fall-Winter 2011 season)
Julien Fournié
Lefranc.Ferrant (not participating in Fall-Winter 2011 season)
Maison Rabih Kayrouz
Maxime Simoens

Other:
Georges Chakra
On Aura Tout Vu
Quentin Veron
Mugler

This List was copied from, Here
More info, Here

Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Project Runway season 9 episode 5


K, so let me start out by saying Project Runway is starting to bug me, this season, as well as last season.  Last season seemed to be much more drama filled than it has ever been, and this season seems to be following the same trend.  I also do not like the fact that there has not really been any straight forward challenges, does anyone else feel like this, or am I just done with the show?

So Viktor won this episode, which I think was well deserved, I also really liked Josh's look.  I think that the challenge was a little strange, because all fashionistas would agree that sneakers should really only be worn when actually working out?  I think that a lot of the designers did a really great job with this in mind though, Viktor's actually looked wearable, sneakers and all.

I am also rethinking my prediction of Oliver winning...  We will have to see I guess.


Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Back To school(summer-fall)

Back To school(summer-fall)

Top
$98 - anthropologie.com

Top
$98 - anthropologie.com

Pour La Victoire criss cross shoes
$89 - saksfifthavenue.com

Fossil jewelry
$248 - fossil.com

Lace jewelry
$32 - anthropologie.com

Floral shawl
$32 - topshop.com

Artist Circle Lunch Box
$16 - elliottlucca.thesak.com

Bamboo usb flash drive 2g
$10 - hotref.com



Today was my first day back to school, I have a lot of new teachers to get to know, so excited for this semester! I already got through my first class, which is Intro to fashion Merchandising, even though I am almost through my associates. My teacher seems like a great teacher, which experience. I also meet a teacher for my visual display class who has worked with American Apparel and Marc Jacobs, he obviously has some awesome experience and is young and seems to be a fun guy!
CAN"T WAIT TO LEARN and stay busy!

Friday, 19 August 2011

Project Runway Season 9


(Bert- Episode 1)

(Anthony Ryan- Episode 2)

(Kimberly- Episode 4)
(All Photos From Lifetime)

I have only posted my favorites of episode 1,2, & 4. I do not even want to talk about episode 3.
K, so let me just say, I have good feelings about a lot of people this season, I had high hopes for Julie, but obviously that didn't work out, the collection she showed before the competition started was great, but other then that her sense of style fell flat. I really, really, like Anthony Ryan, I think it is great that he is colorblind and still can make such amazing looks. Oliver is ADORABLE, his work is great and I have a feeling he is the winner. Anya is such a badass, sewing for 4 months?!

1st episode- Bert did a great job, minus his horrible styling, as soon as I saw it i was like WINNING!

2nd episode- I think that Oliver did a great job with his design, however, I do believe that he did not totally follow the competitions rules. Anthony Ryan's dress was so edgy and thoughtful, I think truthfully he should have one this episode.

3rd- No.

4th- Kimberly definitely deserved to win, her outfit was great, she listen to Nina, and she did a great job with her design and the tailoring. I was disappointed with Anthony Ryan, and Becky did a great job. I thought it was a little unfair that there was so much helping going on, don't get me wrong, it was the nice thing to do and you can understand how frustrating and nerve wrecking the competition is, but it is also not about helping each other out.. I loved Anya's fabric choice, I am surprised that Nina liked the Jumpsuit. If Kimberly didn't win Viktor was totally the next option. Oliver, hmm.. Laura's look was really cool, and I liked its structure, I think if she chose a different fabric maybe she could have one.

Color + Print


So inspiring <3