Just like her cover for Interview's September issue, Anne has an incredible editorial to match. Mert & Marcus, probably one of my favorite photographing duo in the fashion industry has captured some of the most beautiful and dramatic photos I have ever seen of Anne. We usually don't see her in this light, which is great. It almost convinces me that she has a dark side and that she might be able to pull off her new role in the new Batman movie as Catwoman. The actress looks sublime in looks by some of the most dramatic designers themselves including Nina Ricci, Tom Ford, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.
He is definitely the hottest Swedish man alive...Does anyone else miss Alexander Skarsgård's evil side to his character, Eric Northman on this season of TrueBlood? Bring him back!! Then again, bring us more of this sexiness!!
To add to my current shoe craze, I picked up these cute Converse x CDG Play at Barneys, while I was in NY. I remember seeing them on some chic at Coachella, and ever since, I was dying to have them. They're just a great twist to a classic shoe, I thought I needed something like this in my closet. I'm also in love with the pique polos by CDG Play...
I am so incredibly lucky to have visited the McQueen exhibit while it was at the MET in NYC this past week before they closed officially on August 7th. I was cutting it close to the end date of the exhibit and I knew I was going to be facing some long lines. I've had friends tell me they waited 2 hours and when I got to the museum, the staff were saying it could take up to 4 hours. Thankfully, I put on my "NYC hat" on and was determined to get in, in 2 hours or less, so I strategized. The museum had stopped letting people into the line for the McQueen exhibit, which was close to one of their met stores. I politely asked one of the security gaurds if I may pass through the line in order to get a few things at the store, and to my luck, they let me through. Then, I pretty much cut in line and only had to wait one whole hour! haha
Anyways, I would highly HIGHLY recommend everyone to visit the exhibit, but it's now closed! All I can say was that it was an emotional roller coaster from start to end. The curator, Andrew Bolton did an incredible job in showcasing the legendary Brit designer's work and really capturing the essence of who he was. I've included some photos of the exhibit and as you can see they were broken up in to different themes. I still cannot believe how lucky I was to have experienced this exhibit, it is truly something I will never forget.
The Romantic Mind - “You’ve got to know the rules to break them. That’s what I’m here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition.” —Alexander McQueen
The Cabinet of Curiosities - Probably one of the best presentations in the exhibit. It showcased some of the best accessories/detailing of McQueens collections from the infamous Faberge Egg bag, the butterfly headpiece to the Armadillo shoe.
"I want to empower the women. I want people to be afriad of the women I dress." —Alexander McQueen
Romantic Nationalism - My favorite presentation in the entire exhibition, why? Because it showcased my favorite McQueen collection of all time, his Fall 2008 collection titled, The Girl Who Lived in The Tree. It is absolutely one of my favorite collections of all time, because it had so much life, light, and optimism despite his previous and future collections. It was a complete fairytale/dream. Breathtaking...
" Its important to look at death because it is a part of life. it is a sad thing, melancholy, but romantic at the same time. It is the end of a cycle - everything has to end. The cycle of life is positive because it gives room for new things." —Alexander McQueen
Romantic Exoticism - "There is no way back for me now. I am going to take you on journeys you've never dreamed were possible." —Alexander McQueen
Romantic Primitivism - "I want to be honest about the world that we live in, and sometimes my political persuasions come through in my work. Fashion can be really racist, looking at the clothes of other cultures as costumes... That's mundance and its old hat. Lets break down some barriers." —Alexander McQueen
Platos Atlantis - It was incredible seeing this collection in person, because it was practically his last spring collection. The clothes were incredible from the prints to the shoes, I wanted to try it all on!!
Kate Moss's hologram at McQueen's Fall 2006 collection was also at the exhibit and it was definitely the emotional peak of the entire experience. From the music to the beauty of the silk chiffon layered McQueen dress that flowed breathlessly on Kate's body, I could have sat there watching it for hours. PS. Yes, that dress was there too.
At the end of the exhibit, I couldn't help but pick up the canvas lined/holographic cover book, and the mini Armadillo shoe, as well as the poster (not pictured; I was lucky and got the last poster!!). LONG LIVE MCQUEEN!!
"I want to be the purveyor of a certain silhouette or a way of cutting, so that when I'm dead and gone people will know that the 21st century was started by Alexander McQueen." —Alexander McQueen
Collaborating with Missoni is probably one of the best collaborations Target has done besides Rodarte, Alexander McQueen, Thakoon, Zac Posen, and a few others. Their women's wear is the quintessential Missino gal, filled with headbands, cardigans, kimono like sweaters, skirts, long sleeves, bathing suits, full length skirts and more. The ballet flats as well as the boho hat is probably one of my favs. The baby girl clothes are too cute, while the mens collection is surprisingly limited to accessories and ONE cardigan (which I do intend on getting my hands on). The ties and socks would also be perfect at work and off of work; perfect with a classic sneaker or a desert boot.
I am a huge fan on all the kitchen ware and home items!! I freaked when I saw the throw pillows and bedding; the wall art is also great and those storage boxes would be an amazing pop of color and pattern in any room. I've decided to paint my little vintage desk black, and the black and white zig-zag printed case, would compliment it so well! I am definitely lining up September 13th!! To check out the full lookbook, click here.
I'm slowly starting to see less and less of one of my favorite supermodels, Jessica Stam and when I do see her, I'm always stunned by how breathtakingly gorgeous she is. I've been following Jessica ever since the early 2000's when I was just getting into fashion and she amazed me with how stunning her editorials were. At the time, Agyness, Coco, Sasha, Raquel, Chanel, Hilary, and a few others were just starting to take off with their careers. She definitely gives good face unlike any other model, especially with her feline features like those big blue eyes and perfectly pouty lips. Ugh, I just cannot get enough of her!
