Maiden Voyage

Hi Friends!! So, here's the deal. Today, in a whole new circle of procrastination hell,I finally started reading my friends blogs, and in the midst of what was going to be a rant about how self absorbed bloggers were, and who cares what these assholes think, and this is worse then those dickwads with twitters, I thought, wait... I'm self absorbed! I think people care! I have a twitter! Clearly its time for me to join the twenty second century and start a real blog, not like my myspace blog that has all my poetry about how much I was in love with Justin Adams... A blog that's not too personal, or to real. But what on earth could little old me possibly write about? I don't know anything about anything, and whats worse, I don't care! So clearly the only place for me to go was to start a fashion blog. Obvi! Right? So here's my schtick; I'm gonna write about fashion I love, how to pull of trends, and people, both real and famous, who have great style. Sound interesting? ...I'm gonna pretend like I didn't hear your verbal response. Asshole.

hip fun colorful by zamills featuring Vivienne Westwood Red Label dresses

But before we even get started on any of that, I'd like to start things off by explaining my thoughts on style. I honestly believe that style is something that you are born with. It's not about clothes or how attractive you are, or labels or any of that nonsense. Trends pishtosh! Style is something within you. It's how you construct your persona, and I honestly find nothing more interesting than that. Some folks don't believe that how you present yourself matters, but it says more about you than you know. Think the Miranda Priestly rant about the color cerulean in the Devil Wears Prada. That's basically what Stacy and Clinton do on What Not to Wear, create a new persona for people who are stuck in a rut. I love the transformative nature of clothes. What you wear tells someone who you are before you can.

SO, now that I got that little chunk of word vomit out'ma system, lets move on, shall we!

Firstsies; Fashion I love!
Lets talk; John Galliano's 2010 Spring RTW Line! For those of you who haven't heard me gush about the magnificence that was this show, be forewarned. I'm completely enamoured by everything happening in it. SO trends in the fashion world right now are pointing towards a renewal of the fashions in the twenties thirties and forties, which, I love. For me this time represents the beginning of women's liberation; with the twenties being the beginning of women's sexuality, and moving forwards towards the strength of women in the forties with the whole "Rosie the Riveter" thing. Also, the twenties is the beginning of Hollywood glamour. Galliano takes all of this in stride, in a fantastic runway show where he aims to comparethe transition from silent films into talkies to today's change from where we are now into a new age of technology. Now, the clothes are amazing. Super glamorous and, in my opinion, super wearable. Very unique. The make up is fabulous, totally twenties beautiful dark underlined bowed lips and noir eye makup, fabby hair and not one look hits a bad note. But my favorite part is the smoke-bubble machine that blows bubbles filled with smoke that pop on clothes and the runway making little wisps. UGGGGGGGGGG FAB!
here's a link to a slide show of the show!! (show show show)
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2010RTW-JNGALLNO/

ZWEI; TRENDS. YAY!!
So This week's trend is le Boyfriend Blazer!! Here's why its great: it adds a hint of irreverence to whatever you're wearing, it inspires an image of strength, and it breaks down gender barriers within clothing. In a sense, it's kindof like a motorcycle jacket (which I also love) but much more polished. Now, while we're here, I'm just gonna put this out there, because I know all you ladies are wondering, I love shoulder pads. I know, I know, gasp! But here me out, the same way that menswear as womanswear gives a woman an edge of authority and power, so do shoulderpads. They make you look stronger. I love the over sized ones, I love the subtle ones, I love the ones that are bejeweled. I'm all about them. So, get on board. Now back to the bfb... Here are my suggestions as to what to look for when purchasing one, and how to wear it. First off, when you're purchasing it, understand that it should be loose. It's not something that you want to be super fitted. (because then it would be a girlfriend blazer, and at that point, why not just wear your own?) Now, the same rules apply to the boyfriend blazer in the stance department. The bigger your boob sickles are, the higher the stance should be, and just so we're all clear, stance is how high the buttons go up. Most of your options are gonna be either one button or two, but as long as it doesn't look like it's pulling on your boobies, then you're fine. There may be some double-breasted options out there, that are totally fabby, but remember, that if you aren't already thin, double breasted is probably not the way to go, because it will make you look wider. Lastly, look at how long the sleeves are and where the bottom of the jacket hits you. Cropped or scrunched up sleeves are trendier, but for versatility, if you go with one that has full length sleeves, and push them up when you feel like it's that kind of day. If the sleeves are already cropped look for something that falls between mid-forearm and bracelet length. the length of the jacket should be long, but not too long. Anything past fingertip length is a no go. It should ideally hit you just below your hips. Now for those of you in the fashion know, and your hips are your widest body part may be worried about a jacket that hits you there, but fret not, because as long as your boyfriend blazer has shoulderpads that are visually the same with as your hips, you'll end up looking hourglass, not bottom heavy! SNAPS!! Some fun details to look for when shopping for your bfb, are patterns; plaids and checks are a very masc. way to make it even more boyfriendy, and cool, color; a bright color can make it super chic, and buttons; ornate buttons work to make the piece more femme, while big buttons add a more casual tone to the jacket.

keepin it going... by zamills featuring Balmain

Now for styling. More often then not, you're going to want to keep your bfb unbuttoned, that will lend it to the more casual end of the spectrum. Nothing looks more rockstar cool than your bfb with a pair of nice skinny jeans, and a t-shirt. Break out your raybans and you got a cool cat. But the bfb is tots appropriate for the business world too! Menswear is a very strong authoritative look, and pairing your jacket with a pair of wide leg trousers or takes it to a much more work world ready place. It's also great for a night out in your little black dress. It's quite the versatile piece, and I think you should all jump on this band wagon before it's too late!!

boyfriend jackets 4 ways by zamills featuring Alexander McQueen

Now for people with great style!
Of course, the obvious choice for this is Gaga. She is my inspiration, and as one of my old friends noted, "Our Patron Saint," but I decided I'm gonna save her for later, because god knows, I wont be able to stop. Instead, I'm going to talk about one of my friends, in fact, one of the people who inspired me to write this blog; Kristie. Don't tell her. She'll be really embarrassed, and stuff. Now beyond the fact that we share ironic love for many a stupid celeb, I've always admired Kristiekins on her smart clothing choices. She is the prime example of someone who makes clothes work for them. In what can only be described as quirky collegiate, she graces people daily with preppy cardigans, elephant necklaces, prim ruffled blouses, boy shorts and dorky socks. Not to mention her awesome suits!! Call me boring, but my favsies is the black high necked one, especially when she wears it with her skull and crossbones ear rings. In short, Kristie, is a big oozing ball of personal style.

Enough brown nosing!

So also, since it's almost winter, I'm gonna include some coat styles that I like.

choice outerwear by zamills featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs

It's time to wrap this mother up!

So that's my first fashion blog! thanks for reading! I hope you walked away with something worthwhile, and I hope you'll come back and read again. An apology to the gents out there, as mens style is kind of boring, I'll try to fit you in future blogs! GOTTA PEACE! BYEEEEE.