The Queen V

Just like old times (before my life became consumed with Baylor's 100th Homecoming preparations), I'm suggesting a New York Times article for you to read. My favorite thing about subscribing to the NYT Sunday Edition is getting the weekly NYT Magazine. This week brought something even more exciting: The NYT Style Magazine. That's right, Christmas in October, or at least my personal equivalent. The feature gem in the Women's Fashion Winter 2009 issue is The Queen V article on Vivienne Westwood. Soak it in, it's a fantastic. Fashion journalism reported by the best in their field. It's worth fifteen minutes of your time.

Shoes of the runway

As promised, and only a tad later than expected, here is my post on Spring 2010 footsie fashion. It appears as though in six months when the seasons change, what you dress your feet in will matter just as much as what's hanging in your closet. The shoes are pieces of art. And not the least bit psychedelic. Wedges and platforms are back. Stock up on ankle socks to pair with, and no you shouldn't expect any less from McQueen. Here are a few of my faves. It's only a matter of time until you see some of these looking eerily familiar at a local Steve Madden store.

Proenza Schouler
Versace
John Galliano
Dior
Alexander McQueen
Chanel

I'm still alive, I promise!

If it takes having a morning class cancelled, which frees up an hour of my time, in order to post a new blog I'm all for it (and frankly, wish it happened more often).

My life in fashion: I'm basically dying because I still haven't seen The September Issue due to living in fashion hell (aka Waco...). I'm drooling over pics on Stylebubble right now, go read it now! Literally living on coffee and style.com.

I'm loving all of the shoes from fashion week, but since I'm not on a mac right now ripping pics from the web is complicated with copy and paste keystrokes that I just don't have time for. Long story short: look forward to lots of eye-catching foot art in the coming days. Fall break starts on Wednesday night for me. All I can say is thank God!

The new, independent me

Before June the past two years of my life I was an afterthought unto myself. Everything was about me plus someone else. In early June things changed and my boyfriend, let's call him Brett, was no longer in the picture. This freed up a surprising amount of time and I was no longer my own afterthought. I could plan my future and include my own opinion, do what I wanted. Once that pin dropped lots of other things followed, including my wardrobe.

After two years with Brett I began to notice slight changes in my general, everyday appearance and attitude. Since June I've dropped 15 pounds and two dress sizes. I now describe my personal style as 'evolving' rather than 'preppy' or something that means Polos and Sperry's. In fact when Brett found out I bought a leather jacket he was shocked, he said it wasn't my style. In addition to the leather jacket I have since acquired a pair of skinny jeans (even I thought I would never own a pair, but I love them!) and countless other things that wouldn't have fit into my prescriptive 'style' before June. The most recent change happened last night when I dyed my hair. It's darker and a little redder.

All I'm saying is that major life events can have resounding effects that you don't even realize until much later. I love my life and my style and overall outlook on life right now. I can't say that my life is better now, but I am happy And that's what really matters. Plus I'm watching The Devil Wears Prada at this very moment and lusting for my life in New York, which will start sooner than I thought. Rather than moving right after graduation, I'm planning my last semester to be in New York and I just can't wait!

The only thing that could make this better? If my mom would release my October issues from hostage and send them to my apartment.

When it's all said and done...

New York fashion week is over, but that doesn't mean I haven't forgotten about these last two days. I've been busy working on a fashion week article for the Baylor newspaper. Check back for recaps of the last two days in the coming ones. In the mean time head over to the Lariat webpage for my article! Get it here.

On the sixth day of fashion week

With Marc by Marc Jacobs and Betsey Johnson's collections showing today, I would say the sixth day was a party (even though the Marc Jacobs/Gaga party was last night...) Enjoy!

Badgely Mischka (look 25)
The mostly black and white collection comes out perfectly polite. It's classy and has a number of wearable items including some mega-cute cocktail dresses. Pops of orangey-red and pink keep it lively, but to be honest this show could fade into the background.
Rodarte (look 17)
Neutrals pop up here too. The sisters Mulleavey design with a gothic Tim Burton-esque hand, but still keep it in the Rodarte aesthetic. It also has a tribal feel to it. Kate and Laura succeed in creating their own world.
Halston (look 5)
With an airyness about it, this collection is one of the many solidifying the return of the romper and the jumpsuit for next year. All of the pieces from this line have movement and a point of view.

Marc by Marc Jacobs (look 21)
If yesterday's show was dainty and soft, today's was the exact opposite: loud and colorful. The Minnie Mouse bow is making a comeback - in bold colors (think hot pink and electric blue) and just a little askew.
Betsey Johnson
The queen of party frocks delivers yet another collection of youthful and girly dresses. Part of me felt like I was going through the stylist's trailer on the set of "Saved by the Bell" and another part of me wished to be at the coolest sweet-16 party ever.

On the fifth day of fashion week

On this fifth day of fashion week I've realized how much I really want to do this for the rest of my life. I want to report on fashion. I've found my calling, does this mean I can move to New York right now?

A side note: sorry these pics are so small lately, I've been grabbing them from NYMag and style.com. For some reason they are just not loading as big as the ones in previous posts. My apologies.

Zac Posen (look 39)
The progression of this particular collection has me thinking of what Judy Jetson would wear as she travels to Earth from her futuristic, intergalactic space.
Carolina Herrera (look 26)
I heard more about the bloody ball gown, animal head guy on 6th Ave. than what happened inside the tent. But what happened inside the tent will be all over the red carpet, I guarantee it. Intricate beading and the most interesting necklines I've seen yet. Not to mention some really great textures.
Donna Karan (look 8)
Donna Karan makes the thought of living life in shades of gray really enticing with splashes of orange. DK really understands the female body and draping. She also understands that her consumers will more than likely be 30- and 40-something women, who are sure to love this line.

Tracy Reese (look 27)
I got a really youthful and playful vibe from this collection. It's very girly and just has a great energy to it.
Marc Jacobs (looks 8 and 30)
There is an undeniable 1940s feel to this, which I'm a total sucker for, so of course love! Also a hint of the Gaga movement, a few looks sans pants, but with really cute frilly knickers. Lots of ruffles, not a bad thing in my book. Overall a very satisfying collection. I wish I could have seen it in person! It also looks like he wants fanny packs to come back. No comment.

Jill Stuart (look 3)
More illusion fabric and interesting necklines. Cut outs galore. Super short skirts (I'm pretty sure I saw cheek on look 28, from the front...). Strong shoulders.