I had heard about Mikey before the Real L Word while doing Fashion Week research, but it didn't really click until I started watching the trailers for The Real L Word.
For anyone who doesn't know, the L Word has a groundbreaking drama about lesbians living in LA that aired for 6 seasons. Is there really anyone who doesn't know?? And now the producer has decided to do a reality show featuring lesbians who are just as "glamorous".
Mikey produces LA Fashion Week and she is my main reason for tuning in. Of all the girls, her job is the one the show emphasizes the most. She's a big inspiration for me. Watch the clips below.
WARNING: This is a RANT POST LoL
SUBJECT: Dallas Fashion Now
I've been to a lot of different fashion shows in Dallas since starting my blog last year. So many that I undertook a new project were I would list them and make a one-stop depot for fashion & beauty events in the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex - The Dallas Fashion Calendar.
And after a year of watching and studying the Dallas Fashion Scene, I've come the the conclusion that very little is actually being done to promote Dallas fashion.
Ever since the "Harajuku Barbie" comment, Nicki Minaj has built herself up to be an urban fashion icon, rivaling other women in her industry like Lil' Kim. She's recently been notorious for her funky and outrageous outfits that I've even heard the phrase "Ghetto Lady Gaga" thrown around.
I like to call myself "well-rounded" and say I listen to "all kinds of music" - and I'm know I'm not the only one - but her usual sound isn't my cup of tea. That still didn't stop me from clicking PLAY on "Your Love" over at PerezHilton.com.
Fashion took a different point of view last Friday at the Deep Ellum girlShow. The girlShow is a two day art show featuring an array of local female artists. They had everything from live painting to singers to face painting to jewelry designers and, yes, a fashion show. There were even rollerderby girls! They had a great, punked out style.
I can't remember where I read or heard it but someone said, "Texas has 4 Seasons: Spring, Summer, Hell, and Fall." Living in Texas my whole life, I know this to be true. It's July right now and that puts us in the Hell Season. And with the blazing humidity and heat, it's hard to layer - which is one of my favorite style details.
Luckily, designers understand this so we get sheer cardigans, which kinda defeat the purpose of a cardigan. However, they still look good without baking you. Fasshonaburu.com posted this one with beautiful dolman sleeves from Tobi. Even on sale, it's $51.
1. Chanel's Lion Centerpiece
"The inspiration for the lion is clear – born on August 19th, Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel was a Leo. She loved lions and they surfaced everywhere from her apartment decor, buttons and even her gravestone. The centerpiece for the haute couture runway show is a replica of a marble sculpture from her infamous apartment at 31 Rue Cambon." Picture & Quote via La Chanelphile
Here's a couple of pics from last weekend's all girl art show in Deep Ellum - the girlShow. The attendees seemed very free and artistic with their fashions so I had to take some pictures.
There were live bands, live art demonstrations, craft booths and a fashion show. Those pictures will be in a later post, along with some great jewelry finds. It was so awesome being surrounded by creative feminine energy.
This past Wednesday was Bastille Day in my neighborhood.
I didn't stay long but there were a few things going on
including the monthly Wine Walk. People were mostly dressed
casual except for these three who really got into the French Spirit.
Last year I found a label via WithAsianStereotypes that truly embraced the dark side. Evil Twin had an I-Don't-Care Punk attitude with Goth Girl details (like a red rose motif on black sheer fabric).
As some one who still frequents Hot Topic, I couldn't help but fall in love. So, of course, I was ecstatic when TrendHunter posted pics from their FW2010 Lookbook. And WOW! it was like the collection grew up.
For a long time, there's been a debate online and IRL about dressing "Goth" after high school, especially when normal "functioning" society frowns on the alternative look. I still have plaid skirts and Tripp pants but the times I wear them now are few and select.
It seems that Evil Twin could be a possible solution. Their new collection marries punk grunge and dark glam while still incorporating current trends. Scroll down and see for yourself. And while you're looking, listen to this little tune by Lesbian Bed Death. I don't like the band name (>_<) but I love this song and "I Use My Powers for Evil" really goes with the lookbook.
DRAPE
Drape and Flow has been a reoccurring theme for the past year. While some struggle to keep fabric close to their body (i.e. leggings) others are content with just letting it be.
OMG SHINY!
From sequins to glitter to metallics, it seems that people
are slowly morphing into disco balls. Yay!
TEARING IT UP
Drawing inspiration from 80's/90's punk & grunge, the deconstruction trend has
evolved past jeans. For FW2010, anything can be shredded and hole-y.
Their US rep Agent Icon recently posted on their blog that Evil Twin will debut in stores soon. I'm e-mailing them to see which ones.
JUL 16 UPDATE: Agent Icon replied saying ShopBop and ShopNastyGal both carry the line. The prices look like they'll be in the $50-$150 range. It's not cheap but worth saving up for. I really want the Oil Slick Cape.
A while back, my friend Nancy was doing a fashion show and she posed the question on Facebook: "What music should I use?" I gave her a long list of artists and songs, including some Japanese pop she never heard of, but I wondered if all designers think about their runway music. Could music make or break a show?
To start, you have the standard fashion show music - it's a light techno mixed with classical like the Anna Sui show below. I don't know how or why this became the standard fashion show music but you can't deny that the beat is easy to walk to and the music does not distract from the clothes.
Nowadays you can tell a high-end, professional fashion show from a smaller (community) show by the music. For example, when I went to see haute couture designer Sergey Ermakov's US debut, the music was classical to a tee, orchestra and all. But more commonly, I go to shows put on by organizations hoping to appeal to the masses and get more donations by playing pop and hip-hop. I'm not knocking them for this - quite the opposite - if the clothes is current and trendy, then by all means play music that follows this theme.
The best example I can find of music setting the theme is Dior's Spring '06 Haute Couture Show. Excuse the expression, but the mix of THAT music plus THAT fashion is simply creamable. And never does the music detract from the clothes - it only enhances them.
This brings me top my first Top 10 Songs for your Fashion Runway. This is not glorious, haute couture music but good for setting the mood at smaller, trendier shows.
Fashion by Lady Gaga
Honeytrap by We Have Band
Destroy Everything You Touch by Ladytron
I Like That by Luciana
Stronger by Kanye West
Let It Rock by Kevin Rudolf
Like a G6 by Far East Movement
Fashionista by Jimmy James
All Around the World (Punk Debutante) by Cooler Kids
Gold Guns Girls by Metric
I'm gonna go on record and say Lady Gaga made a song specifically for the runway. From the beat to the lyrics, everything about #1 screams "FASHION SHOW". It seems like you can't go wrong with Lady Gaga for a fashion show - all her songs seem great for the runway shows.
The songs above are just suggestions. When putting on your own fashion show, the three things to consider are (1) your audience, (2) your designers and (3) your theme. Usually for designer showcases, everyone chooses their own music. If you have a show theme, make sure to tell the designers that their music has to fall into a genre, like a futuristic-style show would probably have trance and techno music.
The Fashionistas and La Mode Dallas sure know how to throw a theme party! Last Friday was the Summer issue release for La Mode Magazine and the theme was Top Hats & Tutus, Alice in Wonderland Style. From the goodies to the guests, the Unbirthday Party did not fail to impress. As you arrived, Alice and the Mad Hatter led you down the (Southside) Rabbit Hole. Down below, many of Dallas' fashionistas took a break from skinny jeans and little black dresses to don cutesy Alice-wear. Click on any photo to see the pictures in my Photobucket Album.
The picture of the night goes to the House of Mob for their Steampunk Rendition of Alice in Wonderland. Me, my girlfriend and some of our friends geeked out over this. I can't wait for their Corset Fashion Show later this year!
I had heard about Mikey before the Real L Word while doing Fashion Week research, but it didn't really click until I started watching the trailers for The Real L Word. 
Ever since the "Harajuku Barbie" comment, Nicki Minaj has built herself up to be an urban fashion icon, rivaling other women in her industry like Lil' Kim. She's recently been notorious for her funky and outrageous outfits that I've even heard the phrase "Ghetto Lady Gaga" thrown around. 
I can't remember where I read or heard it but someone said, "Texas has 4 Seasons: Spring, Summer, Hell, and Fall." Living in Texas my whole life, I know this to be true. It's July right now and that puts us in the Hell Season. And with the blazing humidity and heat, it's hard to layer - which is one of my favorite style details.
