Goes Gaga For Gaga

Hi friends!! So those of you who follow me on twitter, and or know me in real life, you know that my obsession with a certain magical Lady supersedes almost everything else I hold sacred. She is my shining beacon of hope that the world isn't as shitty as it proves to be every day. Her music makes life worth living, and her fashion choices make living exciting. She really goes there and nothing makes me happier than a Lady who goes there. I am, of course, speaking of none other than Lady Gaga. In honor of the release of her latest music video; a paragon of performance art, I'm devoting this whole blog to Gaga and the Haus.






So first, lets talk. Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 RTW. I know what those of you who aren't in the know are thinking, "But Zach, you said this whole thing was to be devoted to Patron Saint Gaga, and now you're talking about His Highness McQueen! Those aren't the same people!!" to which I reply, shut up bitches. Not only did Lady Gaga premier the final version of Bad Romance in McQueen's show, Gaga wears McQueen throughout the Bad Romance Video. Also, the theme of the new Lady Gaga tour is evolution, just like the theme of this show!!!! So suck it! Like I said the theme of this show, was evolution, and that was cool. The plan was to simultaneously broadcast it live on the web, but a Gaga tweet nipped that in the bud, making the website they were going to use crash with overuse. Okay listen, I thought this show was interesting, and I love that Gaga was a part of it, and I think that the lobster claw shoes were fabby, but I, and the critics at Style.com agree, that it was kind of one note. The main way he wanted to tell his story was with voluminous cinched-waist dresses using admittedly absolutely fabulous digitally printed fabrics. But over all, it was a bit boring. I love McQueen, but this just didn't do it for me.

Here's a link to a slide show of the McQueen show. Check it out! If you disagree with me, stick it in your eye!
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2010RTW-AMCQUEEN/

NEXT: In the spirit of Gaga lets talk about a trend. Dark lipstick, Gaga wears it! So can you!!!

dark lipstick by zamills on Polyvore.com

SO here's the deal. Dark lipstick is amazing. It makes you look super chic even if you're just wearing a t shirt and jeans. YES YOU CAN DO THAT! Now, here are the qualifications. If you're worried about your lips being too thin, dark lipsticks are probably not for you. If you choose to to do a dark lip, that's your focus. Unless you want to look like a HTM, do not do a dark smokey eye, and a dark lip and super rouged cheeks. Unless you are a drag queen. In which case, go balls out! Or tucked in rather. Because they're drag queens... Get it? No? okay... It's because they don't want to show their balls. Because they're performing female gender... Still confused? I said go balls out... At any rate. Here's how to make your dark lips look great. The idea of dark lips is to showcase the shape of one's lips. You will have to line your lips. Some ladies are afraid of this, added step, but if you take the time to do it, the pay off is great. Another advantage to lining your lips is that you can correct/even out anything that isn't symmetrical. Lining will prevent feathering, Even if you don't think you have wrinkles for the lipstick to run into, you do, so line your lips, you don't want your lips to look blurry! DO NOT over-line your lips. If you feel that they are especially pouty, feel free to under-line them, but don't over-line them. Also, make sure that the liner you use is the same color or as close as possible to the lipstick you are using. We don't want to make you look more like a chola then you already do. I suggest you use your liner as a base and color in your whole lip, because it will give the lipstick something to hold on to. Do not get shiny or glittery lipsticks. Anything "wet look", is a no go. You want a matte or satin finish. It's More grown up, more now, and that's the point of a trend. Also, choose a shade that compliments your skin color. If you're pale you can go for the darker colors, but if you're darker, go for more saturated colors. Trendy colors range from cranberries to dark feuschas to deep purples, and even black, and if you're gutsy enough, and not going to be mistaken for a goth, I say go for it sister. I personally like the burgundies. they're pretty much universally flattering as far as skin goes, and the most wearable. Now like I said, you can wear your dark lipstick super casually, but clearly it also translates quite swimmingly to evening. It's a very strong look and I have faith in all of you little budding fashionistas out there to do this up to the best of your abilities.

reason # 11 by zamills featuring Yves Saint Laurent

So Gaga. Fashion Icon of my life? Yes. She's daring and whimsical and fierce and ironic and smart and parody and fashion. I love all of them. Okay not all of them. In the beginning of her fame, she was a little rough. the exploding prism dresses weren't so bad but her clumpy mascara was... But you know what, with a bit of money and a bunch of creative people, whom she calls the Haus of Gaga (like a fashion hous, or the factory ala Andy Warhol) she's worked it out. HARD. I love all of it. I love the Kermit jacket, I love the face nest, I love her bat hat, and her orbits. I'm all about all of it. 100%. In addition; sunglasses. Gaga has solidified my thesis that giant sunglasses will make you look glamorous regardless of what else is going on.

This guy is directly involved with the creation of Gaga outfits, and you should check out his blog!! He talks about all of the fashions in the bad romance video!http://nicolaformichetti.blogspot.com/

Here are some doozies!!

So for those rockstars out there, who want the all the glory, here's a more realist interpretation of a Gaga Rockstar look. Some may argue, myself included, that turning down Gaga, is blaspheming. But I'd give you snaps for trying.

bad girl pink by zamills featuring Azzedine Alaia shoes

So now that I got that out of this whole Gaga vomit out of my system... I can write about her again in like four to six weeks!! Listen, I'm aware that my obsession with her boarders on unhealthy. I get it. But she's plain old Merlin's beard magical in my book. What does that even mean.... At any rate. I'm glad that I gushed this to you all. You know. All both of my readers. (eddie doesn't count. he's just following this for kicks and giggles)

SO THANKS AMIGOPS!!!! See you next time!