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Monday, August 22, 2011
Play me down the stairs
I have decided to continue this blog as well as the one on tumblr so check them both and get your fashion fix from fabulous little me!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Marilyn the Mystery
Sitting back watching the hit television series Mad Men, I have reached the second season now and one of the interesting topics was the death of the superstar Marilyn Monroe. Every woman in the office was crying about her death and suggested suicide. I have since read three articles about her legend and the fandom that is associated with her. It has been decades since her death but there is a fascination with her beauty, her fragility and her position as a fashion and popular culture icon.
What’s the fascination? She is beautiful, but there are many beautiful women in this world who don’t hold such mystery and such rapt attention from fanatical onlookers. Upon closer inspection I have seen her as a dumb poopsie in the past, her role in some like it hot being my only frame of reference for her when I was younger. She has philandered with a married mad, drugged herself and remained this beacon of beauty. Her fragility seems to be a factor, but I feel that a more important factor to her mystery is the mystery itself. It is always more fascinating when someone cannot be pinned down. Opposed to Lady Gaga or Madonna, Marilyn did not need to shock so very much to seek attention. Her existence was more understated, which motivated others to want more. Such a woman was born to cause a ruckus, without even asking for one.
Her subtlety seems to be the key to her beauty and her fragility makes her relatable to every person. The reason that she is the ultimate fashion icon is because she is all smoke and mirrors like fashion itself. It seems that we may never know the whole truth, just the story that was presented.
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Truth is in the Shoes
A couple of days ago I went discount shopping at Value Village. I always tend to find things that I like there, like the time I found Louis Vuitton jeans for twelve dollars, but this time was a little different. I came across vintage Chanel shoes, black with a metallic detail at the toe, and they were so nice! I found these shoes, sadly, in a size six which is half a size too small for my six-and-a-half sized feet. I shoved my feet into them but they could not have been tighter, and I was devastated. The funny thing was after that I was determined to find something, I wasn't leaving until I had redeemed myself against the rare Chanel. I finally found black slingback, T-Strap pumps by Enzo Angiolini. They were a dream, they fit and the sling back didn't cut my feet, and they were so comfy. I regarded this as an overall triumph, I had been defeated by this rare find, but persevered in search of the right fit. This is my message to you, even if the Chanel shoe isn't right, the shoe that fits and feels good will be there, no matter what feet you have!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Spring Things
Spring is about rebirth, being in Canada, the thawing of snow and ice means that I can finally bust out the shorts, take off my coat, wear nice shoes, and feel light and fresh. New fashion in spring is always exciting. My recommendation for shopping is to go with light fabrics like chiffon, silk and cotton blends. These fabrics are more breathable because they aren't man made. I just loaded up on several great sale items from Urban Outfitters, which resemble some of the pieces from the Hermes line for fall, Miu miu, and with small resemblance to the Bottega Veneta line. With great brights, fun accessories and great nudes for spring I would highly recommend it for spring shopping.
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