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Something magical about glitter and gold. The little girl in me never got over my deep love for sparkling things.
It's been a hell of a year for fashion. Here are some of the highlights:
Diane Kruger: Queen of Cannes
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| Diane Kruger in Vivienne Westwood at Cannes |
I've always been a devoted fan of Diane Kruger, but since she took the world by storm at this year's Cannes Film Festival, everyone seems to be a Kruger fan. Most starlets have as many hits as they do misses when it comes to fashion decisions, but Kruger has proved herself to be one of the most consistently-stylish women around. No wonder Karl Lagerfeld can't get enough of her!
Raf Simons Takes the Reigns at Christian Dior
After over a year of scandal and rumor regarding the departure of longtime Dior designer John Galliano and his replacement, fans of the French couturier can rest peacefully knowing that Raf Simons has taken over. His stunning Fall 2012 couture show, with its floral wall runway and "New Look" silhouettes harkening back to the style that made the label famous, has done much to reassure worried fashion followers that Christian Dior is in good hands.
Blake Lively Becomes the New Bombshell
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| Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad Couture at the Savages LA Premiere |
Another personal style icon of mine, Blake Lively, turned heads everywhere at the Los Angeles premier of Savages this summer. The hair, the makeup, and damn that dress!- everything is just flawless. Gossip Girl may be over, but I know this girl's got a bright future ahead of her, and certainly more stunning red carpet moments.
The 'It' Sweater of the Year
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| image from Upper Attitude |
Each season there seems to be one "It" item that every off-duty model and fashion editor seems to fawn over. This year it was the Kenzo Tiger sweater. It's just loud enough to make any outfit stand out, and it's comfy enough (it is a sweatshirt, after all) to actually be a practical statement piece. Some may be sick of the sweater by now, but I still dream of wearing a tiger of my own.
London Takes the Gold
2012 was a heck of a year for London. A new future queen, a Diamond Jubilee for the current queen, and, oh yeah, the 2012 London Olympic Games. The city pulled out all the stops for the opening and closing ceremonies and made sure to include British achievements in all areas, including fashion. One of my favorite parts of the closing ceremony was watching the top British supermodels -Kate Moss, Stella Tennant, Naomi Campbell, and Lily Cole, to name a few- strut out in designs by Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, and more (all in gold, of course) to David Bowie's "Fashion". It was an iconic moment that I will never forget.
Carrie Who?
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| the cast of Girls for Glamour magazine |
It took me time to warm up to HBO's new series Girls, heralded as the "Sex and the City for the new, younger generation, but I finally have found a place in my heart for these four strange, misguided, and hopelessly beautiful women living in New York City and trying to find their way in the world. Each girl is an individual and each one has her own distinct style, but don't try to fit them to a Sex and the City character: these four girls are all there own.
The New 'It-Girl' Bag
Lana del Rey is the new songstress and muse. She's sung for Chanel shows and done a collaboration with H&M, and now she has her own 'del Rey' bag designed by Mulberry. Perhaps it will be the new Kelly or Birkin? Either way, you know you've made it as an icon when you get a bag named after you.
What were your favorite moments of 2012, fashion-wise?
Nothing makes me think of winter more than a steaming cup of hot cocoa and a cozy fair isle sweater.
Though I can't say I've ever read the Tolstoy masterpiece -outside of required readings, I'm lucky if I find enough time to manage browsing an entire magazine- my mother and I went to see the film adaptation of Anna Karenina tonight and I must say it was quite lovely! Keira Knightley's character may go down a road of self-destruction, but my does she look good doing it! Set in 1870s Imperial Russia, the film follows the dramas of Russia's upper class, all in marvelous fashion. You can understand why the communists had an ax to grind with the ruling classes- the sheer amount of excess of fabrics, jewels, and yes, furs would probably drive anyone crazy with jealousy after a while. Or you can just sit back, relax, and admire the fabulous costumes. Here are some of my favorites:
With the rise of street style photography, the front row fashionistas and their inventive ensembles have become as important as the shows they watch during Fashion Week. Tommy Ton, with his ability to capture unique details, patterns, and personalities, has elevated certain extravagant ladies to street style icons. Here are some of the favorite looks outside of the Spring 2013 shows.
Opulence is all the rage these days, and it is time to get out the embellished sweaters, decorated headbands, and heavy, rich prints. Dolce & Gabbana was the leader of the trend, with Oscar de la Renta and Balmain following suit. Will you bring on the glitz this season with your most ornate outfits?
And if you want to get the look:
And if you want to get the look:
As a soon-to-be art history major and costume design nerd, I've created a side blog dedicated to the stylish lives of history's queens and monarchs called Monarchy of Style. If you are a fan of historical fashion, history, or costume design, go ahead and check it out! I've already got a list of twenty or so royals I want to talk about, so there will be many updates soon!
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| Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in this summer's The Dark Knight Rises |
I think we knew this would happen the moment it was announced that Catwoman would be making an appearance in the last of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, but cats are making a bit of a splash in the fashion world. There's just something about felines- you can go from super cute to super sexy in a second with cat-inspired clothes, which is probably why people are eating them up. Here are my favorite cat-inspired picks:
When I saw this Just Cavalli T-shirt I immediately thought of the infamous Givenchy Rottweiler T worn by literally everyone last year (Kanye, Rihanna, and every model off duty). People either loved or hated the shirt, and now it looks like Just Cavalli has its own canine shirt.
If you ask me, both shirts are a little over-priced (the Just Cavalli one retails at $195, and I'm sure the Givenchy one is even more) but if you are in to trendy tees, these are worthwhile investments.
So, are you a fan of the Cavalli Wolf or the Givenchy Rottweiler?
I'm back from my week-long trip to Switzerland with my mom and I must say I had the most amazing time! The chocolate, the architecture, the Alps! All of it was absolutely delightful.
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| Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland |
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| Darling houses with bright shutters, including a pink and lavender combo that reminds me of my house :) |
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| The medieval-era village of Stein on Rhine, decked out for the First of August (Swiss National Holiday) |
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| Stein on Rhine |
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| The old bridge in Lucerne; inside the bridge are hundreds of old paintings depicting historical scenes |
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| A cool square in Lucerne, complete with picturesque cafe |
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| All the buildings are painted or have bright colors, everything is so decorative! |
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| See what I mean! A family tree displayed on the side of a building |
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| A colorful outdoor market |
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| The elaborate gold depiction of the Ascension of Mary at the Catholic Cathedral in Lucerne |
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| Our last night in Switzerland. Such a beautiful place! |
(images taken by me, edited with Aviary iPhone App)
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