Thursday, August 5, 2010

Fashion ABC's: A is for Acne

Here on Very Fashionable Things, we've decided to start a new feature titled "Fashion ABC's." Every other day or so, we'll be posting a new letter and some aspect of fashion that begins with that letter. Since today is day one of our new experiment, the letter will be A. And our fashionable feature? Acne. No, not that acne. The other one.

This year's Acne Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection was...well, interesting. The most eye-catching thing was not the clothes, but perhaps the makeup. Each model had a design on her forehead that resembled something out of Star Wars. Oh, the clothes, you're asking about. They were pretty nice. To see for yourself, look below. And please, just LOOK at that first pair of pants.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

JPG: Fashion Hit or Miss?

During Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall 2010 Couture show, we saw dramaticism that would have given the late Alexander McQueen (R.I.P.) a run for his money. Drapings, facial coverings, sky-high hair, and even musical instruments. Yes, musical instruments. And conductor's batons. JPG showed us everything from long, elaborate coats and cloaks to short minis with fur. This was a collection that truly covered every single facet of fashion. The lovely Dita von Teese even modeled for his show. Even though his pieces were impeccable in a tailoring and architectural sense, some felt that he was overly flamboyant and should nix his new "McQueen-esque" perspective. What do think about his Fall 2010 Couture collection? Was this a hit or a miss?


Some highlights from the JPG Fall 2010 Couture collection




Monday, August 2, 2010

Spotlight on Ruffles

Nothing says "ooh-la-la" quite like a chic ruffled shoe. Whether it be a pump, t-strap, wedge, or flat, a ruffle texture adds spice and a new dimension to any shoe. Below I've posted a few splurges as well as some sensible options that I've found swoon-worthy.