LUX MAG volume 2

www.lindenwood.edu/arts/LUX/LUX2/default.html

This is the magazine I worked on with fellow students. The magazine was created exclusively for those of us fashion design students who wish to touch on other aspects of the fashion industry other than clothing. My part in this magazine is writing, styling and conceptualizing the shoots for the "trend reports" section. I know this post is a little late, please enjoy. I do believe that the magazine is schedualed to pick back up next semester ( spring '11) The staff will be some new, some old. I'm very excited to see how it will turn out. Also, we may actually get funding this time around if it does pick back up on account of the President's office picking up on how professional a job we all did with no funding what so ever.

(to view the magazine pages, click on the lower corners to flip the page.)

Pink Friday

If you're out and about on black Friday, as most of you crazy gift shoppers are, make sure to stop in at SOL Lounge for THE black Friday fashion event; Pink Friday. Here is the FB link along with all the good information. It's great for all those fashionistas we know that are so hard to shop for, stop here for them and you're sure to find something.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159584980744404

God Love Ya, Victoire Castellane!

If there were ever a holy grail of jewelry, the Dior specialty collection, Coffert de Victoire would be it. Victoire Castellane has created a series of pieces including earings and rings that can only be described as EPIC! Unfortunately these are all price upon request and probably cost more than my car, but still nice to look at and I will be looking desperately for a less expensive version and keep my (very few) readers posted.
For more collections by the jewelry designer go to:
http://www.diorjoaillerie.com/uk/jewelry_uk.html

HauteKeikk.com

Kristiina Lundmark is, modestly speaking, one of the most fashionable people that I know. Straight out of Helsinki, Finland. She is interested in Japanese culture and fashion and has the most amazing sense of style. I first met her in '06 when she was an exchanged student at my high school, then, we were only 16 going on 17 just getting in to fashion and from there we became best friends. She is truly an amazing person and I hope that everyone that reads this checks out her INCREDIBLE blog.

http://hautekeikk.com/

Love That Americana (Then and Now)

The "Americana-Nostalgia" trend has found its way from S/S '10 to S/S'11. From previously seen Canadian tuxedos and "cheeky" suede native style skirts fit for a sexier Pocahontas at D&G; to this coming spring's rock inspired, leather pants and rough and tumble tees and denim with hints of an american flag at Balmain.
Granted, there is no question on which designer hit the metaphorical nail on the head better, D&G or Balmain; Balmain wins hands down.True, D&G caught on in trendier cities like L.A and NYC with in the celeb circles creating a phenomena of denim on denim styles. However, it is quite obvious that Balmain's take on the trend, which happens to be a military meets Michael circa "Thriller" themed collection is definitely the more wearable and stylish of the two takes on the trend.

(pictures: top D&G SS10; bottom Balmain SS11 both credited to www.Style.com)

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GIRLS WILL BE BOYS

There’s something women love about a crisp, white, tailored shirt. Paired with a smoking jacket or cropped pant, a-la-Katherine Hepburn; age need not apply, it’s impossible not to feel sexy in this timeless ensemble. Diane Keaton set an example for every woman for generations to come when she donned those great pant suits in Woody Allen’s 1977 production, Annie Hall. It’s feminine to feel a little masculine every once in a while. Pea coats inspired by Amelia Earhart, Katie Holmes’ boyfriend jeans and Agyness Deyn’s short hair styles all pay homage to women stepping up to play the part of men (minus the testosterone). Convenience and confidence, enough that is, to fit in with the boys, be it in a trench coat, loose fit slack or saddle shoe.

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GLITTERATI

Bejeweled, bedazzled, be sparkling in sequin splattered, rhinestone encrusted, gilded, metallic, accessories and clothing. Adding glitzy statement pieces like a shiny, Marni inspired bib style necklace or a sequin covered vest. Just by paying attention to the details of this trend will allow for transformation of the blaze color pallets fall and winter clothing provide in to jaw dropping elegance for your closet collection. Endeavor a key piece that will really have fellow fashion lovers gawking; leggings dripping in shine or even a blousy dress with a small gleaming appliqué for minimal glitz. Also, look for purses and bags, pumps and ankle grazing boots that show hints of glimmer in gleaming materials to achieve the look du jour.