Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Le Carnival in Paris


If the pope was a woman by Vivienne Westwood

Today was a carnival in Paris, specifically painted eyebrow day. It was quite amusing to see what fun ideas the designers came up with. Aside from that Christian Dior pulled off an AMAZING show with very dreamy clothing. All images courtesy of Style.com.



Painted eyebrows by Balenciaga



Painted eyebrows by Comme des Garcons



Painted eyebrows by Christian Dior



I touch myself by Comme des Garcons



Minny Mouse touches herself by Comme des Garcons



Cute coat by Comme des Garcons



Nice skirt by Christian Dior



Freshness by Christian Dior



Class by Christian Dior



My favorite by Christian Dior

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Le Geekiness in Paris


Beauty and the Geek

I have discovered the best bad show ever. EVER. It's called Beauty and the Geek, executive produced by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg, the guys behind punk'd. It's about 8 'geeky' boys who have to live in a house with 8 'beautiful' women. They are then paired up and have to complete challenges together. The geeks learn not to be afraid of women and the beauties learn how to read. Each week one team is eliminated until one team wins 250,000 dollars. It. Is. Awesome. Click above to watch an episode. I take no responsibility if you get hooked.

Geekiness was the running theme on the runways in Paris today as Martin Margiela's rendition of Star Wars faced off against Undercover's inner Trekkie. It was pretty heated and both designers were spectacular, however it was Viktor & Rolf who took the cake with...like head gear or something. The day was not in vain though, since I found a blanket, perfectly cosy for the fall. All images courtesy of Style.com.


Cosy blanket by A.F. Vandevorst

The geek-off begins...

Attack of the shoulder pads by Maison Martin Margiela


Star Wars fun by Maison Martin Margiela


Star Trek by Undercover

The aliens, they're out to get you're brain for a...


...handbag by Undercover

And the winner is...


Glamour head gear by Viktor & Rolf


Em...LOL by Viktor & Rolf

More galactic fun...


Space fashion by Wunderkind


If Princess Lea lived in the 80s by Yohji Yamamoto

Monday, February 26, 2007

Le Disco in Paris


Disco by Balmain

If I could I would always wear flared pants. They are just so much more flattering on women with hips than skinny jeans. And maybe my wish will come true thanks to Balmain's disco fever on the runway, including a series of neat low-cut black flared pants. Sigh. Paris is definitely off to a good start. All images courtesy of Style.com.


Flared pants baby!! by Balmain


Fabulous! by Balmain

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Le End of MRTWF2007FW


Hot by Versace

A very sleek week (hehe) has come to end in Milan. Next week we are off to Belle Paris and I cannot wait to go home and see what all the designers there have to offer for Fall. On the last day in Milan I picked up a couple of bits and pieces from the last shows and discovered Luisa Beccaria who I really liked. All images courtesy of Style.com.


Elegant by Luisa Beccaria


Cute white coat by Luisa Beccaria


Hot pink by Luisa Beccaria


Fabulous fur by Blumarine


Blumarine does little 'black' riding hood

Le Vogue-Control Issue


Runway shot of the Dolce & Gabbana show


I was really excited this month when I received my issue of Vogue because there was a headline called "I'm Worth It: Taking Control of Your Look and Life" on the cover. I thought it would be an interesting in-depth article on taking control of your life, all philosophical and stuff. It wasn't. It was just a photo spread on dresses and anoraks at a construction site. So that you look like you are in control while in reality you are like, dieing inside. That's okay though, I still love my Vogue and they had other smart articles to make up for it. French Vogue is offering desktop pictures on its website for those interested (http://www.vogue.fr/fond_ecran). I love the pink fluffy dress, it is very much in the spirit of spring.

Anyhoo, time to put the spotlight back on Milan. I love love loved Emporio Armani's fall collection, it was just a feast for the eyes. All images courtesy of Style.com.

PS.
Sigh, so Studio 60 has probably been cancelled, but at this point it is for the better. They changed the story and it became predictable and painful rather than the excellent show it once was. And on Britney...I just feel really sorry for her. Does anyone else think she should get back together with KFed? He's taking care of the kids now, went to visit her in rehab today and seems to be the only one who can kind of control her. I don't know, maybe everyone was wrong about him the whole time? What do you think, y'all?



Hot black mini dress by Anna Molinari



Lovely - even if it would make me look pregnant - by Derercuny



Love the pearls under the shirt look, even if the shirt is hanous by Emporio Armani



Shiny by Emporio Armani



Sexy off shoulder knit by Emporio Armani



Precious coat by Emporio Armani



Cute outfit by Emporio Armani



Elegant black coat by Emporio Armani



Hello prom by Emporio Armani



Green dress with belt by Marni



Cape with pockets by Roberto Cavalli



Love this outfit by Alessandro+Dell'Acqua



Funky by Fendi



Blue dress by Moschino

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Le Oscars and Year of the Golden Pig


Oscar nominated actress Maggie Cheung photographed by the New York Times (source)

The Oscars are around the corner and the New York Times has an excellent series of photographs of some of the nominees including Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Penelope Cruz (link). They also have a short film on some of the nominee's first movies (the Leo DiCaprio one is on youtube).

Chinese New Year began on Sunday and according to Yahoo I am going to have a terrible year:

Don't be misled by all those favorable months -- this is not likely to be a good or a bad year, but rather one with mixed results. You have unlucky stars around you. If you are in commerce, you could do very well. Other Monkeys could be looking at a mediocre year. Alone-time is more likely to be your lot than budding romance. You are susceptible to illness and especially accidents. Source

So basically I am going to die poor and alone this year. Humpf. Whatever. I mean, you made Yahoo king of the world anyway? The trick is usually to keep looking for forecasts that you like better but I just couldn't be bothered. So happy new year to all of you anyway, especially those that want to make babies (it's a good year for making babies).

Love,
Breens

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Le End of LRTWF2007FW


Hot black mini dress by Jens Laugesen

Marc Jacobs rounded off a short London fashion week with his Marc for Marc Jacobs collection to mark the opening of his store in London. The clothes definitely improved and got more interested as the week went on and Friday had some shop-worthy clothes. A running trend through several of the collections was face-covering with veils or masks marking what I assume are Islamic influences. Meanwhile others went for a whole Star Wars look (yes Gareth Pugh and Giles, I'm talking about you). I have no words. Let's get to it! All images courtesy of Style.com.


Red suit Marc by Marc Jacobs


Gorgeous shirt Marc by Marc Jacobs


Plaid mini dress Marc by Marc Jacobs


Darth Vader by Gareth Pugh


Princess Leia by Giles


Princess Leia goes to the Wiener Opernball by Giles


Leia in Wonderland by Giles


Attack of the giant scarf by Giles


Cute hippie-dress by Giles


Chic by Nathan Jenden


Pink dress ideal for a movie premiere by Nathan Jenden


The Perfect Dress for hiding big hips and flabby stomach while looking sexy by Jens Laugesen