Dire Fashion: 2011

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Cole Haan Love Making

On my way back home from Sheep Meadow today, I irresponsibly wandered into The Shops at Columbus Circle with full intentions on buying something to satiate my need to constantly bring new and exciting things into my life. I stopped in at Cole Haan, and ended up replacing my old Coach card holder with a something a little more fashion-forward than brown leather, though the version I had in a deep brown is a classic piece. I also scored a new pair of suede oxfords, though mine are darker than what's pictured here. My growing shoe collection is up to twelve pairs, with about six pairs that I wear regularly. I'm pretty sure I need shopping rehab.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Making Love to Mac

So I've finally have bought the MacBook Air. I've been talking about getting it all year, and when I went to Best Buy to pick up a wireless mouse for my PC, I said fuck it, and just got it. I've been making disgusting and inappropriate love to my new Mac all night long. I'm having a continual technological orgasm over here. I can see why people use this for the arts; the aesthetics of Macs are inspiring.

With that said, I hope to actually update regularly, now that I have something that makes it enjoyable. I'm also making this post so people know where I am when I'm M.I.A.: in my room on my Mac.

Even though the fall preview has been out for months, I hope to cover most of it this week. Get ready for actual fashion posts! And leave comments! It gives my blog more buzz on search engines!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

American Fashion

So apparently I've been partying since February, and I've finally slowed down enough to give my blog a little attention.

American Fashion is a comprehensive look at our nation's fashion as understood through cultural and world events that affected not only our lives as Americans, but as well as the rest of the global community. This publication details how women's fashion evolved through the 20th century, bringing us up to present time. Commissioned by the CFDA, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, American Fashion gives one insight period by period as to why the American woman is dressed the way she is today.

I've only just begun to delve into its three hundred plus pages, including full-color photographs that give necessary visuals, but I already feel like I have a better understanding of fashion as we know it here in America.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Pellegrino Meets Missoni

Sorry for being completely absent for the past couple of weeks. Life has gotten crazy, and I haven't had much time or energy to blog - but I'm back!

So there was a bottle of Pellegrino at work, and I didn't even notice until I was half way done with it that San Pellegrino has partnered with Missoni to create an amazing label with the fashion house's famous print.

How wonderful is it that we can drink great water that's dressed as well as we would hope to be? Now only if we could get a bottle with a Chanel label on it...

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

When Life Gets Busy, Get a Moleskine Planner

In the entropy that is the modern world, it's nice to have something to turn to that's not an electronic device. Now that I'm working seven days a week (including fourteen hour days,) working trade shows, running back and forth between Williamsburg and the city, and trying to fit a social life in between, I need something reliable and concrete that I can use to keep my life together. Once I have my Reade Tote in hand, my black Moleskine planner will be one of its many permanent and beloved fixutres.

There's something very sophisticated about a minimalist, well-made planner or journal. Though smart phones and computers have great calendars and planners, electronics, while on the go, can die when you need them the most. I love the concept of being able to literally pencil something in (or out) of your life's schedule.

The Moleskine original in a soft cover black is classic (and my favorite.) It's also available in an array of other colors, and is relatively inexpensive for it's quality. And don't forget a pencil (not a pen) because you never know when plans will change (don't they always seem to?)

Let's put our phones away for a minute, and save the dying art of the written word.