I’ve always known on top of all the fabulous shoes that Kenneth Cole is known for, his involvement in social issues have always made the statement. But I never really paid any attention to their outreach. I was shopping in Kenneth Cole the other day on 5th Avenue and came across their business card that said, “Publicly expose yourself. www.awearnessblog.com.” Check it out! It has some great articles about what is going on around us.
We all walk in different shoes campaign courtesy www.fashionforbreakfast.com
A discussion about music with my friends led to the fact that many of the best bands come from the most prestigious schools. Take the band Weezer from Harvard and Vampire Weekend from Columbia. This led to the quirky and facetious Maxwell Drummey and D.A. Wallach who make up Chester French and have been mingling with the likes of Kanye West and Pharrell Williams.
Chester French courtesy http://kothelegend.wordpress.com
In an article in Fashion Rocks Magazine, Jacob Brown writes, “Wallach and Drummey shy away from their Ivy Laeague pedigree, avoiding intellectual or elitist conversation and, of course, any mention of Cape Cod. The guys aim for simple melodies and lyrics that express simple ideas - namley, girls and good times.”
“The Jimmy Choo’s”
Sign me up for a guy who has intellect without being narcissistic, has the confidence to wear Thom Browne, and can kill the guitar.
I’m not alone, I wish I was
‘Cause then I’d know I was down because
I couldn’t find a friend around
To love me like they do right now
They do right now
Something’s missing
And I don’t know how to fix it
Something’s missing
And I don’t know what it is
No I don’t know what it is
At all
On Thursday night my friend Sun and I went to watch the new Woody Allen film entitled, Vicky Cristina Barcelona starring Penelope Cruz, his muse Scarlett Johansson, and Javier Bardem. Allen, in his creative portrayal of scenery always captures the romantic views of each city he films in. In this case Barcelona, filled with the strange and colorful architecture of Gaudi. Providing visual stimulation and the sounds of the classical Spanish guitar of Paco de Lucia. Oh how I wanted to fly to Spain and walk the steps of Southern Catalonia. Here is the trailer for the movie that I highly recommend. Enjoy!
Also in the NYTimes’ T Magazine there is a screentest by Lynn Hirschberg interviewing Penelope Cruz and her passion for cinema.
Here is Paco de Lucia’s Entre dos aguas. Amazing…
Chao mis amores I’m off for some coffee and to meet up with an old friend.
I’ve always been the kind of person to be interested in a little bit of this and a little bit of that. This might explain why I am not exactly very good at one particular thing, as I like to dabble into everything. I love anything from architecture to technology and reading anything from Dostoevsky to Perez. So it wasn’t surprising that a blog about random ideas caught my eye. This one post about, “The Anthropology of Makeup” is interesting and I found myself curiously lured to the makeup counter at Sephora and purchasing a tube of Bad Lash by Benefit…
Science | The anthropologist behind “Love Signals” says mascara on women attracts men because men have darker, more uniform complexions. So, “a pronounced contrast between the eye area and the skin is a symbol of femininity.” [Psychology Today]
““Ideas” is a daily blog by Tom Kuntz and other editors of the Week in Review featuring brief posts on interesting articles and other stuff we’ve come across lately on the Web, in print and elsewhere. We’re generalists, so think of this as a grazing buffet for omnivores. Equally important, “Ideas” is a conversation, so please post your comments and e-mail us your suggestions.”
Fashion Robot blogger Stephanie, 16, is featured in the new issue of T Magazine.
Meet our best friends forever: Stephanie, Tavi and Arabelle. These young fashion bloggers, all under 16, are featured in the new fall issue of T Magazine. The writer, Elizabeth Spiridakis, tips her hat to these prodigies for their amazing, age-defying style and their ability to interpret high-fashion looks with nothing but their parents’ closet and the local H&M. (Though some of our own preteen style choices might not have been fashion-magazine-worthy — hello, flower-print leggings? — these girls look right at home in the pages of T.) Check out their blogs, Fashion Robot, Style Rookie and Fashion Pirates, to read their reactions to appearing in T. We’re guessing that having 1.5 million shoutouts for your personal style is a pretty good way to start the school year.
Updated: Oops, we almost forgot about our other new best friend, Camille of Childhood Flames!
One of my favorite colors to dress up in is black, if you even consider that to be a color. It’s so classic and easy that I can never resist purchasing another lbd. To update my fall wardrobe I’ve been looking into jewel toned accessories and key pieces to give me a little pop.
Jewel toned ballarina flats in Soho with my friend Alpesh
These red satin ballerina flats are from Old Navy for $20 and come in all different fun colors like purple, red, and silver.
Despite the fact that Smashing Pumpkins‘ frontman Billy Corgan demonstrates his daft sense of style with his signature floor length Prada-esque metallic skirt, striped socks and patent leather oxfords, fans of the band typically choose a more mainstream sense of style, opting for the comfort of a nondescript tshirt, Levis and Chuck Taylors.
The Pumpkins’ recent show at The Venue at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, only served to firmly establish the premise that the Chicago area Pumpkins fans really dont care or know much about fashion. The predominantly male audience of twenty and thirtysomethings looked more akin to those attending a comic book or gaming convention, with oversized tshirts, ill-fitting jeans and New Balance running shoes. A smattering opted for the suburban mall look, sporting the tired Abercrombie/American Eagle buttondown and Rainbow flips. A daring few attempted the L.A. look by wearing Affliction or Ed Hardy, but failed to realize that saggy Levis and running shoes really do not complete that look.
Advertising the fact that your entire wardrobe comes from tired mall stores seemed to be the theme, with the female crowd choosing to go with the Charlotte Russe/Forever 21/Delia’s look. Although premium denim was more prominent with the women, there were more than a few ladies that needed a gentle reminder that muffin tops are not a fashion accessory. The most common denim of choice was Seven, followed by True Religion. Style of denim did not vary, as the ultra low rise flared was the only visible jean style. The women mirrored their male counterparts when it came to the shoe choice, as most had on flips or running shoes. Those carrying purses reaffirmed the run-of-the-mill shopping mall selection, as Coach and Dooney & Bourke were the hands down favorites. Those choosing to break the mold carried Juicy Couture.
Admittedly, the Midwest has never been known for its cutting edge style when it comes to fashion, as most dress mainly for function and convenience. However, it is ironic that such a fashion iconoclast like Billy Corgan can draw such fervent Midwestern fans who derive such little wardrobe inspiration from their idol.
******OK I would have taken pics, but I had to go take the camera back to the car because they didnt allow any cameras in the place think cause its a casino venue…..
But it was so much like Lolla, yucky clothes on rank fat people. I had on a Missoni tank tunic with leggings and my lovely Lambertson Truex ankle boots and I swear people looked at me like I was from Mars. oh well, theres noplace like New York for sure.
I have never felt this lonely before, is what I thought as I left the theater and strolled home smelling the chilly night air. Past windows of restaurants filled with the facade of people talking about their perception of life and analyzing. The act of conversation includes such simple universal gestures that make one feel included into society. I pictured myself seated at one of the empty tables surrounded by the voices of stories that I would only overhear and not respond to. I could go an entire day without speaking to anyone, as the art of speech makes the human race distinct with intelligence. I had just finished watching a movie about the balance of love and independence and the emotions of the film were still felt weighing my heart. At times like these, I always hear the beautifully harsh minor chords of Chopin’s Nocturne op. 48 clanging in my head. I wanted access to the world, to fulfill and create a greater vision for myself, these things I could make choices about but I can’t make choices about who I can share it with.
think cause its a casino venue…..