now and then

flipping through the pages of w i came across these amazing shoes and bag, a very familiar reincarnation of accessories i adored in 7th grade (i had a collection of these advertisements taped all over my walls). prada has reintroduced the plexi glass shoe a little over a decade later, history does repeat itself.


prada shoe and bag from w magazine december/09


prada plexi glass shoe worn on amber valletta's feet, from the add campaign for spring summer 1997/98- photograph by glen luchford (film maker, photographer-really stunning work ..)-also photo below by luchford as well from the same campaign

the blues

something everyone has in their closet (most people), and all american staple-denim makes it's come back. cut your jeans in to shorts, splatter them with bleach,shred them up, cut and sew pants in to jackets (like the jak and jill photo above- the jacket by meadham kirchnoff)denim is on the prowl and in full force. even inspiring those designers like martin margiela(see image of woman from behind in body suit with painted on denim) to design things to look like denim. denim on denim is also making it's way on to the bodies of fashionista's alike. so put your blues on already and get out there.

cage age

cage (kj)
n.
1. A structure for confining birds or animals, enclosed on at least one side by a grating of wires or bars that lets in air and light.
2. A barred room or fenced enclosure for confining prisoners.
3. An enclosing openwork structure: placed a protective cage over the sapling; a bank teller's cage.
4. A skeletal support, as for a building; a framework.
5. An elevator car.

i have noticed that the influence of cages appear to be everywhere......and im in to it... is fashion trying to say something? perhaps and most definitely . i adore the siegerson morrison patent "cage gladiator" as well as the kimberly ovitz cage belt (perfect to sport over a white tee or herve dress).

easy rayder

i love frankie rayders locks-very surfer girl grown own highlights...i just flew in from palm beach and in an hr im getting my hair cut and colored this is how i want it to look (maybe a bit blonder.....) - i thought i would let you all know.xox..ha

stolen ideas?

currently i am in palm beach and resting... a well deserved vacation. it was a vacation until i annoyed myself by logging on to the sstyle.com blog finding an idea of mine to be completely ripped off. for my senior thesis last year i created a website and semi company where woman can create their own handbags-tote bags-for their personality ( in both the bag shape inside of the bag and its exterior)...

their version (for men..also in canvas and create your own bag for men--painting, monogram, etc)
well maybe i wasnt ripped off -but i think that i am going to cultivate this idea. all the bags are hand painted-the handles interchangeable as well as the inserts..the "it" bag seems to be no longer about an it bag-now it is more about what works for the personality sporting it.


my version (one of the canvas bag shapes and two versions--the exteriors are snapped on and off so you can change the cover of the bags as you please-similar to a slip cover for a couch)

"howl"

i have not been blogging because i just started working on a film called howl about the poem by allen ginsberg.im working at the moment. dealing with all these amazing articles of clothing from the 50's. james franco stars in the film (as ginsberg) we start shooting next week. below is a photo of a stylish beatnik of the time.

the sandals are awesome--very alai-ish


beatnik spread from playboy

new look-s

inspiration from the 40's is evident in the clothing shapes (belted waist, broad shoulders)..as well as the makeup and hair. prada's a more rough cave woman look-really embellishing our struggle during this recession . i also find it interesting that a photo from n.y fashion week of a woman with a bouffant (sartorialist) resembles prada's hair as well- is she fashionably psychic or did prada use her as inspiration (after all the sartorialist is one of the most influential design websites..)

image from sartorialist of woman with bouffant

the prada bouffant

40's vogue spread - notice the fabric used resembles that of prada's coats, the broad shoulders, the fitted waist.

prada's fall 09 collection appears to have influences of women's clothing from the 1940's (early 40's when there were restrictions on the types of fabrics that could be used), a bit of a cave woman chic (the usage of fur, the rugged hair), a fisherman influence (the boots), there was also a bit of sex appeal altered (leather garters that connected to the boots)- one and one more thing i also spotted a bit of a punk rebel reference (the studs, the leather, the embellishments replacing studs on leather..)

prada fall 09 - look at the unique styling/ layering -- the shorts over the cardigan

prada fall 09

prada fall 09 (jewels replacing studs -in stud shape---punk.)
ok i must go..but i will be back to finish/edit..just needed to take note of some things

lexcercise

another illustration, love the red heads-..colored pencil

reinventing classics

i love when classic pieces are reinvented. this jacket is absolutly breathtaking. the mixtures of fabric (color and textures), the incorporation of zippers (in the pockets, and by the wrists), and chain detail have a modern chanel-tech feel. the designers edward meadham and benjamin kirchhoff are brilliant at making classic staples that are versatile from day tonight. i think that this 2,000 dollar jacket is worth the ticketed price, it's a great item that can be worn with over 2000 outfits. pair it with jeans, tanks, leggings, an herve leger dress, i could go on..

its been a long time baby..

i am noticing alot of trends that seem to be directing towards those of the 1930's during the great depression. this is probably because we are in a recession-obviously. take note of the longer length skirts, the higher waists, similar accessories, prominent soldiers, red nails and lips, the use of clutch handbags, small hats, blazers...to name some.

lexyrose-contradicting clothing

i've gathered images of myself to analyze all the different personalities my style expresses. im trying to find a uniform language that my style expresses or consists of- beneath all of the contradicting characters i tend to express. from classic, to funky, - i am constantly switching inspirations that help me pick my look of the day. my new goal is to take a photograph, daily, of the clothing i wear. i used to photograph myself everyday on my mac ?(which is where alot of these images have come from). these pictures are of me throughout the past 5yrs, yes i am skinnier at times--dan, but with age, at times, comes weight, along with knowledge., and learning to except one's for and dressing for one's figure. anyway's if you see a common look throughout all my contradicting styles please let me know.. today is the first day of a new fashion period for me, - i will keep you posted on my style. (i tend to think that it is very narcissistic to do --but personal style is very inspirational and interesting for others--this is not about me it's for fashion..i swear). stay tuned....

hello dolly?

i tend to be drawn towards girly, childlike forms of art (at times gruesome/ disturbing). today i cam across the work of nina pandolfo. Aos Nossos Olhos, is the name of this series. these doll like sculptures are made of resin, cloth, and latex. how could one resist the large eyes, the pink (other colored punkish doll hair) hair..the braids, dyed hair, and haunted child like feel remind me luella bartley's fall 09 collection (that just showed yesterday in london).



luella bartley fall 09, check out the hair (little girl punk)

another luella bartley look from the fall 09 collection, i love the braids-the makeup is dark as well .very creepy little girl...

lexercise

my art work of the day

divine: "the dutchess"-oscar for best costume design

michael o'connor gets the award for best costume design. o'connor designed the costumes after careful research. he examined portraits of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire as well as books, patterns, and accessories, of 18th century fashion.o'connor successfully recreated one of the most glamorous trend-setting woman of history, georgianna (the dutchess of devonshire), carefully paying attention to the colors used, the sahpes of garments, and knightley herself. i loved the film and find the wardrobe to be breathtaking. o'connor reveals his secrets in elle magazine, as well as his favorite look from the film.

portrait of the dutchess of devonshire (the feathers are very important in the costumes of the film-trendsetter of her time)

film still from "the dutchess"

18th century clothing

18th century dress

one of michael o'connor's unfinished sketches for keira as georgianna

o'connor's finished sketches (note:the one on the right with the fox fur is one of his favorites)

the fox fur look from the film

little man big work

alaia is one of the greatest dress makers of all time. his work reflective of the fine craftsmanship known from couturiers like charles james, balenciaga and chritstian dior. stephanie seymour interviews her "papa" the great azzedine alaia in interview magazine..
im running off to an appointment, but will be back to write more on this post... stay tuned.

prescription pieces...dr. mizrahi's recessionista remedies

shocking ? at first i looked at isaac mizrahi's fall 09 collection and thought of a united colors of benetton add from the 90's, the next thought- surrealism. elsa schiaparelli is clearly an influence on this collection. a combination of fashion and art. isaac plays up pieces (the bag in to hat), as schiaparelli turned a shoe in to a bag; a play on fashion, not only providing us not only with an object of fashion but also a bit of a laugh. after, going back through the collection i found that this is just what the doctor ordered (ha so cheesy), mizrahi said that the collection was to make people happy at times like this using elements that are comforting to him:glitter and color (to name some of them). the pieces were created to provide a "smile" with names like 'xanaxer' and 'cosy'- aww isaac you're so thoughtful.
the pieces were bright in color, textures and shapes of garments nicely complemented one another. i particularly love the cut and fabric of the black dress.

mizrahi 09 picks. (forgive the typo: mizrahi)

elsa schiaparelli hat (top), illustrations of hats, illustration of garment (colors and plaids, as well as shape of skirt like mizrahi's 09 collection.)

more of my 09 mizrahi picks.

in proenza paradise

proenza schouler's fall 09 collection is a nice mixture of masculine shapes translated in to feminine garments. the juxtaposition of silhouettes, fabrics, and colors are all beautifully thought out. every detail of the garments, constrcution, darts, fabrics, closures, soles of shoes have been meticulously tweaked in to proenza schouler's design language. the boots -gorgeous, remind me a bit of l.l bean's duck boots, - the reinvention (if it is one) i would love to replace for the duck boots i own (although i would probably kill myself trying to pull these off in the rain snow, etc--and i do adore mine). i love the gloves as well. i have so many other collections to look at, and i could go on about this but i must tend to other things.


check out the oriental rug-looking pattern on side of boot

mixtures of fabrics, colors in the tweed are beautiful. i love the gloves they remind me on snow gloves i wore in the 80's playing in snow.