Something Clever: A Fashion Blog

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Fashion Critiques, Something Clever Style: FIRST VIDEO BLOG!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Look of the Day!

This really isn't just a "look of the day" for me... I can wholeheartedly say that I am utterly in head-over-heals love with these pants! Featured in Lucky mag, I saw these and my heart DROPPED... that's serious. These Heidi Merrick knit jersey pants are the perfect glam staple to an outfit.. while still being comfy!! I want want want (now someone loan me $319 as I try to insert something clever...)

Hallelujah! : Finding My Fashion Holy Grail aka The Perfect Infinity Scarf!

After weeks and weeks of searching for an infinity scarf (with absolutely no luck) I have finally found a beauty! I had tried all the local venues, (Target, Kholes, Walmart) but none of those stores has exactly what I wanted. Then, like a ton of bricks, it hit me!! Holy cow, what about American Apparel?!? They always have oversized, exaggerated clothing! And upon looking it up on their website, lone behold.... there was my perfect scarf. The unisex circle scarf is only $28 and comes in tons and tons of colors (my favorite is the navy) PLUS the website posted a neat-o guide demonstrating all the different ways you can wear it (shown below)! Check it out as I try to insert something clever...

Friday, October 8, 2010

Look of the Day!

Tribal prints are ALL OVER the 2011 Resort Ready-to-Wear collections that just recently hit the runway... but I think you should ditch the beach and rock these looks in the bitter cold!! Mix it with tights, gold bangles, lace up booties, and a sexy cape (I suggest the Chole' Contour Cape exclusivly sold at Saks!)... yum. What a delicious outfit! I ADORE this simplistic stretch sheath sloop-neck BCBGMAXAZRIA dress, very American Apparel. Enjoy as I try to insert something clever...

TGIF Dream Dresses!

Ahh... finally Friday! Was this a long week or what?... and a tough one at that! But now, the weekend is here and it's time to look gorgeous for a fabulous weekend! So, earlier today I was daydreaming (clearly a regular thing for me) and my inspiration came soon, my first muse, voluminous dresses. Not full on poof-tastic 80's prom, but cocktail dresses with one focal point of dimension. Then, I began to think about all the great fall trends that one could accessorize this style with.. thigh-high boots, tuxedo jackets, pearl and chain necklaces.. endless possibilities! And so my search began.. ending in finding this beautiful silk organza strapless ABS dress! It's very wearable, layer-able, and it's a neutral color (which is very runway right now: camel is dominating the catwalk!) . My next inspiration started with me thinking about mixed prints, which got me thing about mixed fabrics! What a luxe, sexy idea right? And I found this UNBELIEVABLE Alexander Wang that mixes velvet and chiffon! With a black ankle bootie.... this look could be a show stopper (I think I'm in love!) . What is your dress of choice for this crisp, fall weekend? Let me know as I try to insert something clever...

Monday, October 4, 2010

Team Taylor!!

Taylor Momsen is the good girl gone bad of Hollywood right now. The up-in-coming actress/musician is both the star of hit show Gossip Girl and front-woman of the band The Pretty Reckless. Where's the bad in this you ask? Well.. most of the verbal/cyber backlash has developed because of the young starlet's (at age 17 now) risque wardrobe showing a "female teenage rock star" image new to our generation. So, is she trashy, recycling used fashion of the past OR innovative and reviving a deceased trend? I have taken my side ... and I say you work that style Taylor and rock on!! Now, normally I would call people who fit into Momsen's age/image category (see: Miley Cyrus) talentless whores who needs to worry about finding a pair of pants more than their pathetic attempt at music.. harsh, i know. HOWEVER.... like ROCK STAR (not pop star) women of the past, Taylor is boldly fiery.. I mean, lets face it, she's a bad-ass. She's your quintessential femme teenage rebel, the chick who can kick you ass but still be just as sexy as your run-of-the-mill celeb. And, to be quite frank... I not only endure it, I love it! She knows she's not cookie cutter, not a great role model, but she sticks to who she is ... which takes one bad mamma-jamma! She's not dressing to be slutty like pop princesses of the past (who have adorned pigtails and chaps just to sell a few more records).. she's doing it because she's truly growing up and into her sexuality. I applaud her... (just like I applaud my icon Debbie Harry!) Way to kill it Taylor in a decade of generic ick!!! She has inspired me to buy lace tights, pink lipstick, and leather shorts! Plus, apart from her style, her band The Pretty Reckless, are insanely good!! She has got some phenomenal pipes for a seventeen year old!! Check out the videos of her wardrobe tour and live unplugged session below as I try to insert something clever.. (p.s. - if I had legs like Taylor, you best believe I would be showing off them suckers while I still could!)

Thursday, September 30, 2010

As the winter winds litter London with lonely hearts......

So.. Mumford and Sons is a band I am semi-obsessed with currently. Between their raw, poetic, heart wrenching lyrics, banjo playing, and strong English roots, they are irresistible to me. Now, what does this have to do with fashion? Nothing really.. and yet... to me, fashion is a creative expression, just like music. I connect the two instantly together, which is partly because visualization is now a HUGE part of music (living in the age of MTV) and also since I am so passionate about both, mixing them together is natural. So, to understand better.. scenario: you are listening to an amazing song, while the music is flowing through your headphones you begin to play out the song in your mind. You assimilate it, then connect it with a scene. FOR EXAMPLE: California Girls always has me picturing an insanE beach party, everyone clad in cute bikinis, board shorts, v-neck t-shirts, denim skirts ect. (you get the picture). Now, with Mumford and Sons, I always picture them singing in a 1950s British factory in working men attire. (newsboy caps and all! ) Now, much to my surprise, (I thought I was just being stereotypical) when I looked up the real fellas, their look wasn't horribly different. Lots of vests, fedoras/newsboys, plaid, and simple brown cords (as you can see by the picture above). Their look gave me the inspiration to mimic the good-ol-boys folkie style into a female, fall must-have ensemble! So, throw on these inspired pieces as you run into a field of flowers in slow motion blaring Little Lion Man (it would be very indie) as I try to insert something clever... (p.s. - i would 1,000,000% wear this.. to die for!)

The Mumford and Sons Look: