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..A few more lace and leather looks that I’ve been craving after my daily Lookbook.Nu fix:

http://oh-so-me-magdarling.blogspot.com/

http://madamejulietta.blogspot.com/

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ELEMENTS.X

This doesn’t have too much to do with fashion, but I thought I’d share with you my other passion and weekend highlight: dance.

On Saturday, I attended a dance competition at the Colonial Theater in Boston hosted by my school’s very own main hip hop dance crew, FUSION.  Crew’s from all up and down the East Coast came to compete as well as special appearances by SoReal Cru (Season 2), Rhythm City (Top 4 of Season 4), and FR3SH 7 (Season 4) as seen on America’s Best Dance Crew. Pretty exciting, yes?

Presentation, creativity with theme, and costume scheme played a huge part in the judges’ decisions.

A few pics courtesy of Edward Fan, Kristin Soloman, and Kim Phan:

FR3SH.Dance.Company

BU.FUSION

FR3SH.7

SoReal.Cru

MIT.Ridonkulous

Sadly, Fusion did not compete, but props to the winners, including MIT’s Ridonkulous! I was able to record performances by Fusion and SoReal Cru via my IPhone.  I got a little shout out from another competing dance group, Project D. =)

Here’s the linkage:

http://pdstyle.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/elements-x-winners/

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blogger.buzz

Style bloggers, be proud and stick to your craft.  I saw this article in the November issue of Teen Vogue a while back and thought I’d share the love.  My fave? Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast, naturally.  If you don’t know her already, definitely check her out on my blog roll (click the link to Fashion Toast).  She has the effortless, SoCal, street chic down to a T, her very own designs for RVCA, and not to mention a hot shot photographer as a boyfriend.  I’ve got to get me one of those.

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inside.outside

…under my skin.

Dolce.&.Gabbana

Spring.2010.Runway

Christian.Dior

Spring.2010.Runway

Stella.McCartney

Spring.2010.Runway

Antonio.Berardi

Spring.2010.Runway

Even before the Spring 2010 runways strutted their lingerie…*ehhehhmm*…I mean clothing…bustiers, lace and barely there get-ups have been creeping out of retail stores everywhere this fall/winter.

Ironic, considering the colder climate of the season but nonetheless refreshing and edgy; much like the rest of this fall/winter’s studded, black-wearing, MJ-inspired fashion-crazed mania that’s been rocking the streets these days. Enough of my banter.  Some looks, I’ve compiled just for you fancy.that goers:

All.Dipped.In.Lace.and.Leather

.Victorialand. Fitted.Full.Lace.Blouse

Kiki.de.Montparnasse Nult.Leather.Leggings

shopbop.com

Chris.Benz Luche.Evening.Top

American.Retro Pacha.Sequin.Shorts

.Falke. Alizee.Tights

shopbop.com

American.Retro Lizzy.Dress

shopbop.com

.Nightcap. Victoria.Lace.Dress

shopbop.com

Re.Collection

Bustier.and.Harem.Pants

shopbop.com

Re.Collection

Colorblock.Vest.and.Studded.Bandeau

shopbop.com

Bargain.Babes

Kimchi.&.Blue

Lace.Bodysuit, $38

urbanoutfitters.com

.ASOS.

Lace.Slash.Neck.Bandeau.Dress, $73.12

asos.com

Silence.&.Noise

Pleated.Taffeta.Bustier, $54 (available in black as well…I own this and i give it 5 stars)

urbanoutfitters.com

Forever.21

Mesh.Sequin.Corselet.Top, $17.80

Forever.21

Sequin.Lace.Overlay.Skirt, $27.80

It’s innerwear as outerwear, *gasp* our intimates exposed, ladies (no gents, in this case)!  But everything in moderation.  You can still leave some to the imagination no matter what the clothing item or, well…lack thereof. Don’t go rummaging through your lingerie closet to layer with just yet. It’s the lingerie-inspired trend, NOT lingerie.

Stay classy, ladies. Stay classy.

Ta Ta, for now.

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black.and.gold

..blaack and gold.

Coincidentally, I was listening to  good ol’ Sam Sparro’s “Black and Gold” song (think “Fame” movie soundtrack) when my daily Lookbook.Nu update was emailed to me and I came across this lovely stylista and her hot get-up:

http://lookbook.nu/look/308781-Grab-some-food-at-4am

Couldn’t help but notice the similarity to the jackets when I came across a recent Rachel Bilson magazine shoot:

..I must say I have been loving the black with gold accents combo this past season.

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the .finer. things in life

A sneakpeek at your wardrobe must-haves for this coming spring..you know me, it’s never too early to look ahead.

Black.Pleat.Tank

Hardwick.Jacket

Rita.Biaz.Skirt

Nude.Double.Georgette

Mariette.Bustier

McKale.Shorts

Cotton.Jacquard

Nude.Mazar.Dress, Silk.Crepe

Linen/Hemp.Wellfleet.Coat

 

Chatham.Tank.Dress, Navy.Crepe

New York-based designer, Caron Callahan, introduces her 2010 spring collection, Standard Finery.  Inspired by the Cape Cod scenery in our dear New England, Callahan combines understated femininity with a hint of masculinity to all her pieces, using neutral colors and detailed stitching on soft fabrics.

For women out there who appreciate the .finer. things but want no fuss, Standard Finery is perfect.  Some good pieces to invest in.

 

Mariette.Bustier

Eva.Shorts

Silk.Broadcloth

 

Ainslie.Dress, Cotton.Jacquard

Joshua.Jacket, Cotton.Stripe

 

Double.Georgette.Buttondown

Max.Trousers, Floral.Cotton.Voile

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love.actually

I’m feeling very giddy and loving lately..can you tell?

dress: Urban.Renewal @ Urban.Outfitters

belt: Urban.Outfitters

boots: Sam.Edelman

where: housewarming gathering at the apartment =)

…and Rachel Roy’s latest accessories and designs are the perfect way for both me and you fancy.that fans to show it.

Rachel Roy’s designs are fresh,fun, and still fashion forward without the designer price. Introducing Rachel.by.Rachel.Roy, the new love-inspired fall collection, both affordable and effortlessly lovable.  It’s love with an edge, as Rachel Roy combines both vibrant colors as well as our basic blacks and greys with flirty silhouettes and structured military outerwear.

tough.love

Assymetrical.Ruffly.Tank, $79

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

coloring.outside.the.lines

Draped.Sleeveless.Top, $79

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

grey.matters

Limited.Edition.Wrap.Front.Jumpsuit, $129

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

pretty.in.pink

Sleeveless.Velvet.24.Hour.Dress, $139 (in berry)

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

crazy.in.love

Asymmetrical.Ruffly.Tank, $79

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

bringing.sexy.back

Crisscross.Back.Dress, $129

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

get.back.stare

Leather.Military.Jacket, $249

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

Kat.Large.Clutch.Detachable.Chain, $79

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

My Reason to Love Rachel.Roy:

more.to.love

Worn.Gold.Love.Necklace, $50

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

It’s true, fellow fancy.that goers. Rachel Roy’s been showing some big love lately, with her slightly more affordable line (now available at Macy’s…wait what?!)..so maybe it’s time for both you and me to wear our hearts on our sleeves…

…or maybe dangle it in our earlobes…whatever floats your boat.

.doubletake.

Hematite.Love.Earrings, $40

Rachel.Rachel.Roy

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run.this.town

who: .Rihanna.

wearing: Jeremy.Scott

where: on the set of her “Run This Town” video

..Rihanna you can run my town any day.

In true Michael Jackson-inspired form, Rihanna dresses to thrill and umm..kill in the new “Run This Town” video alongside Jay-Z and *cough cough* ..umm..the infamous Kanye West.

And in true fashion icon form, Rihanna shows off designer Jeremy Scott’s genius, whose unique creations have also been shown off by the likes of Britney Spears (think airline stewardess in her “Toxic” video), Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, and more.  Karl Lagerfeld, himself, quoted in the French newspaper, Le Monde, that Scott was the only designer who could take over for him after leaves Chanel.

The best news?  Scott isn’t an import.  Nope, ladies and gents. Hats off to the Kansas City-born Scott who never ceases to amaze in the fashion industry.

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thriller.night

The King of Pop may be ten feet deep beneath mounds of earth, but he’s far from being dead…

…and by dead I mean iconically speaking.

It’s universal knowledge that the late MJ was a man whose celebrity succeeded in staying in the public eye, whether he desired it or not; and even after his death, his star refuses to disappear completely.  Hey, I’m not complaining.  There never has been or will be anyone quite like him to shake up the entertainment industry with his sick beats, his signature moon walk, his controversial appearance and newly discovered fascination with Adolf Hitler (yes, I’m quite shaken up myself), and of course his unique style.

I fell in love with this coming month’s issue of Harper’s Bazaar when Agynesse Deyn channeled her inner P.Y.T. while showing off the season’s sequined blazers, short pants, military jackets, and black and white fedoras, all no doubt signature looks of the King of Pop himself.

Yes, all these pieces are incorporated in this season’s trend but Mr. Jackson has long inspired the fashion runways and street chic since..well..his existence.

Alice.&.Olivia

Embellished.Shrunken.Military.Jacket, $550

shopbop.com

Alexander.Wang

Superfine.for.Alexander.Wang.High.Waisted.Jeans, $187.50

shopbop.com

.Givenchy.

Studded.Leather.Jacket.’07

.Balmain.

Crystal.Studded.Jacket, Winter.’09

(directly inspired from Michael Jackson)

.Zara.

Fall.’08

William.Rast

Fall.’09

Rachel.Bilson

Dolce.&.Gabbana

December, 2008

R.I.P. King of Pop, may your music and style live on.

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Take.Me.To.LA

This post has been long overdue seeing as it’s no longer June Gloom, and what should have been a recent LA adventure is now a three month old memory.

Enough of this nostalgia.  Summer’s not over just yet.

If you’re an LA native or if you’ve ever taken a liking to the shopping areas of LA, you’re probably already familiar with Melrose Avenue and Robertson Blvd.  Yes, look no further.

Spotted: tall, skinny Tzengers channeling the day’s perpetual June gloom.

Grey’s.Anatomy

William.Rast top, J.Brand jeans, Tory.Burch sandals, B.Makowsky bag, Henri.Bendel silver bangles, Vintage bracelet

Melrose.Ave

A couple friends and I spent the day exploring the various vintage shops and boutiques on Melrose and Robertson, respectively.  First stop was Melrose, where real urban dressing is inspired in LA.  Shops range from vintage stores like Wasteland and American Vintage to Ben Sherman and Fred Segal.

B.by.Aperire

Bongo.Bootie

Get.Melty.Summer.Collection

B.by.Aperire

Welcome to B.by.Aperire, a boutique of Japanese-influenced shoes and handbags that, up until recently, was only sold in London and Japan.  Now, at the forefront of LA street chic shopping, B.by.Aperire has opened its doors to Melrose Ave. Up-and-coming shoe designer, Hiromi Tatsuta, provides a refreshingly upbeat and funky take with her shoe line, inspired by Japanese anime art. Take a look see!

My personal cravings:

Biggie.Boots

Amazones.Collection

$230 (available in white and red as well)

Bonny.Boots

Tarzan.Girrrrl.Collection

$168 (available in red, oak, and ivory as well)

It’s funky time at B.by.Aperire and you should join in on the fun, pay this boutique a visit, and sport some nice new umm….kicks on your late nights out.

Visit: http://www.bbyaperire-en.com/

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