Lbs of Flesh.

4/02/2014

Ode to Emporio

Emporio Armani - Fall 2014

Recently I've started watching runway shows while I'm in the bath, which is something I do every long winter in order to reheat my frigid bones (I live in Toronto, Canada and it is currently -18 C). I always knew I liked Armani but didn't go as far to define which Armani line was the One. Now I know it is the Emporio Armani sub-label that is intelligent, rule-breaking, and innovative yet streamlined, meaning there is a distinct Emporio Armani 'look.' This is most amazing because the designs are all so unique but wearable, so the fact that Giorgio/his team are able to build all their ideas to share a core concept is impressive.

Thin, silken Trench, blouse w/ pocket flaps, loose but rigid shorts, trouser socks, Patent lace-up shoes

Double-breasted Jacket, silkscreen Tee, wide-leg trousers, patent boots, thin chain strap boxy purse

Spring 2014

Pastel Hawaiian-shirt inspired print short-sleeved 'blazer' ! Sheer embroidered blouse

I love this silk Pyjama top/lightweight coat, stiff neck scarf, loose blouse-dress, watercoloured semi-sheer leggings & gladiator ankle boots

Beautiful wraparound calf-length skirt

Check out these glittery sock-heels w/ the ankle-strap on the outside!

Fall 2013

So space-age but So 1920's

Spring 2013

3/10/2014

2.0.1.4.

Celine - fall 2014

This could've been straight up dorky, but the beauty is in the details:

Oversized notched lapel, fitted sleeves, cinched waist, A-line silhouette, mid-calf hem, wide, puffy fur belt = Interesting/smart. Combine this w/ matching patent platforms = original & slap on hair slicked back tightly + reddish brown shadow + 1 dangly earring and you've got yourself an original.

Fendi - fall 2014

I love the velvety texture and impressive size of this night sky dress. It IS minimalist but it's not, it's casual but it's really not. Combined w/ the slicked deep side part & not much else, I'm a fan.

rear view

Chalayan - fall 2014

What a cool, stiff, simple pant! Very elongating, very futuristic. The coat's alright too - I like how it props the head up disembodied.

BLK DNM - spring 2014

I tossed this one in because of the choice of footwear, length of shirt, & sporty bomber in contrast to the bitchy updo.

Costume National - prefall 2014

Kind of Ziggy Stardust + Thin White Duke. The hair for this collection inspires me to no end at the moment. This double-breasted blazer is subtly asymmetrical, w/ one hem 3" longer than the other which is strangely, simply original. Neckerchiefs have been cool for some time now but this outfit is so anti-greaser it's a fresh take. Her bleached brows + sunken eyes & haircut make it almost too androgynous, & then they added the sexy 2-strap heels to turn it on it's head.

Marni - pf 2014

WHOEVER came up w/ this Marni collection can kiss my hand ! (which I despise)

So clever, so plain cool & full of great ideas, but so functional...I can't say enough good things. This particular look features pleated, cropped slacks, bronze metallic-toed loafs, fuzzy, heavy navy coat, electric blue stole & bright boxy purse.

Jonathan Saunders - pf 2014

This is so sexy, it's like the better version of that recent Vuitton checkerboard collection, for this, my friends is a red & SHEER checkerboard, aka they photoshopped her nubbly bits out of this photo! Imagine the possibilities of undergarments & effects w/ a dress like this hangin around--- biker shorts + sporty bra, red slip, miniskirt & tube top...on and on

Milly - spring 2014

Again, this skirt would just be great to have around. Pencil skirts, especially stretchy ones, and extra esp sheer & stretchy ones, are a big deal for me right now

J. Mendel - resort 2014

- This is a baby blue, panelled what looks like cow-hair Trench !

Also love the sheer pencil skirt & deep side part

Lanvin - spring 2014 detail

2/24/2014

New Inspirators

Vuitton - pf 2014

Furry toque, Embellished Tee, Sequined knee-length loose skirt, Leather socks, Patent oxblood pumps !!

Acne - pf 2014

3/4 sleeve Foamed neopreme (scuba wear material) Tshirt dress, Stretch Satin ruched leggings, artsy stroppy heels

Barbara Bui - spring 2014

Love this silhouette/type of outfit lately. Longer coats are so casual-chic to me now.

Dark fitted leg w/ white shoes.

Balmain - pf 2014

Subtle sparkly black-on-black zebra print Bomber-Blazer (Notched lapel, elasticized waistband), Leather calf-length Dress w/ inserts, pointy-toed spike heel Ankle Boots