What Would Blair Waldorf Do?

recent outfits and a very stylish christmas!

2008-12-29T16:49:00.002-05:00

I found this photo on my camera and I have no idea when its from, but I figured I'd post it because my tights are AWESOME:

I very much enjoy patterned tights and look forward to expanding my collection of them in the future.

On Christmas day I wore this:

Despite the fact that it was a very casual affair, I always like to have an excuse to dress up!

Our Christmas tree, which I nicknamed Seth Rogan (because it was a little chubby, but still amazing) and then made my boyfriend. It looked so lovely all lit up!

Some stylish gifts included:

Style bibles by Ms Zoe and Mrs Beckham

Makeup manual by Bobbi Brown:

Some makeup, including roll on shimmer and deodorant in my signature scent, Pink Sugar by Aquolina, some glitter eyeliners and a green eyeliner from MAC, plus a Sephora gift card

Any my parents also gave me a gift card with some money on it, with which I bought these babies:

THEY LOOK LIKE CANDY. I WANT TO EAT THEM. I AM SO EXCITED

Yay!!!

And today I had my first day of work! No one was really there, but I looked SUPER cute anyway (please excuse the bitchface, this was after work)

The cape and the skirt are new, and they're so fun! Don't I look so Blair with that cape?

Overall, everything is good and I'm glad to be blogging again!

xoxo

back like a vertebrae.

2008-12-26T02:34:00.001-05:00

Hello little Waldorfians!

With finals and the holiday season, I have been too busy to blog :( BUT REST ASSURED there will be a post tomorrow after I finish post-christmas sale shopping!

To tide you over - my main girl Coco Rocha is blogging! http://ohsococo.blogspot.com/. LOVE HER.

non-fashion related (well, sorta) business

2008-11-27T00:33:00.003-05:00

I'm constantly inspired by film and actors. I think theres something to be said for film as an art form rather than just an entertainment medium. I think movies have a lot to offer in terms of fashion inspiration and inspiration for life in general.

Anyway, Entertainment Weekly recently did a list of their 50 sexiest movies. I LOVE sexy movies, so of course I was intrigued!

The list begins here: http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20241620,00.html

I've only seen a few of the movies on the list, so I've been making my way through them. Last night I watched Unfaithful with Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez, and Richard Gere.

Diane Lane is officially my newest girlcrush. I love stories about sexy, passionate love affairs. Especially with hot french boys!

But what really got me what this guy's apartment. His character is a book dealer, so he's got this ridiculously huge SoHo loft FILLED with books. Let me tell you, I would have ripped his clothes off right then and there. It was just so exquisite! I wonder how people get into that business.

Anyway, you can see a clip of it around 8:55 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxu6EMtTqdk

And from there you can watch the whole movie! yaayyy youtube!

Tonight I'm going to watch The Age of Innocence with Michelle Pfiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis (LOOVVEE DDL)!

Hope you all have a happy thanksgiving!

writing fashion

2008-11-20T00:10:00.001-05:00

Hey all:

Here's an article I wrote for my school newspaper on my favorite subject: tv fashion (and BLAIR!) It's kind of long, but AWESOME (obviously, cuz I wrote it.)

Fashionistas tune into TV for latest trends

Every week, fashionistas all over the country tune into their TV not just for the drama and entertainment, but to see what their favorite characters are wearing. What started with "Sex and the City" and a shoe-obsessed Carrie Bradshaw developed into a stream of TV shows trying to make their mark on the fashion world.

Today, thousands of eager men and women vie for jobs at top fashion magazines. Elle magazine is one such publication showcasing 11 interns competing for one spot on a reality TV show on the CW network. "Stylista" is the newest of the more than 10 fashion-related shows on basic cable this year. The CW also features shows like "Gossip Girl," "America's Next Top Model," "90210" and "Privileged," while cable network Bravo produces hit shows like "Project Runway," "The Rachel Zoe Project" and "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style."

Certainly "Sex and the City" is the most well-known and beloved fashion-related TV show. Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte have made designers like Manolo Blahnik and Patricia Field, the show's costume designer, into household names, while influencing magazine editorials, store windows and fashion trends. Sarah Jessica Parker is counted among the top celebrity trendsetters, and the movie version of the show was so popular, actress Kim Cattrall recently confirmed the possibility of a sequel.

"The clothes are like another character in the show. They help make it real," actress Cynthia Nixon said in an interview with People magazine. However, the fashion-forward foursome of "Sex and the City" had a budget that allowed them to have a label-filled closet that most people cannot afford. To combat this, many Web sites began showing low-budget fashion enthusiasts how to "get the look for less."

A similar phenomenon has occured with "Gossip Girl," a show that some have declared fills the void left by "Sex and the City." The teen drama, based on a popular book series, showcases "the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite." Like the women of "Sex and the City" girls, the characters on "Gossip Girl" have money and designer duds at their disposal. However, the show's increasing popularity has forced the fashion world to make the looks shown on "Gossip Girl" accessible to those with lower budgets.

Blair Waldorf, one of the main characters on the show, single-handedly brought about the trend of chic headbands and multi-colored tights. Those looking to copy Blair's look need not look further than Forever 21, whose fall/winter line includes more than 20 types of tights and leggings, and numerous styles of headbands.

The CW's morning news now includes a segment showing viewers how to get Blair's look for less, and features characters on other fashion-centric CW shows. Web sites like gossipgirlinsider.com and gossipgirlfashion.com also show how to achieve the character's style on a limited budget.

Reality shows have also made their mark on the world of fashion by showcasing the "behind the scenes" moments of the fashion industry. The wildly popular "Project Runway" has become the springboard for new up-and-coming fashion designers, including season one winner Jay McCarroll, season three winner Jeffrey Sebelia and the "ferosha coutura" winner of season four, Christian Siriano, all of whom have showcased at New York or Los Angeles' Fashion Week.

Siriano also designed gowns for the models at the Emmy Awards and appeared on ABC's fashion-centric "Ugly Betty." "Project Runway's" host, model Heidi Klum, even wore one of Siriano's designs to the Emmy Awards. The fashion elite have taken notice with guest appearances by Parker, Diane von Furstenburg, Victoria Beckham, Brooke Shields, Nicky Hilton and Catherine Malandrino.

The show even produced two spin-off series, "Project Jay," following the struggles of McCaroll, and "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style," a fashion makeover show.

Bravo's "The Rachel Zoe Project" follows celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe as she works with designers and boutiques to style celebrities such as Debra Messing and Jennifer Garner. Having already established a successful career, Zoe is able to show viewers the glamorous but stressful life of a stylist as she attends fashion shows, meets with designers such as Erin Featherston, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta, and spends thousands of dollars on designer and vintage clothes.

The CW's "America's Next Top Model" and Bravo's "Make Me a Supermodel" show wannabe models working the runways, doing photo shoots, commercials and going on go-sees with designers. Shows like these give aspiring models the chance to show the industry their talents. Winners from both shows have signed with agencies and walked the runways in major fashion shows.

Fashion-based television shows have created a marriage between the high fashion world and everyday people. By giving viewers access to high fashion designers and name brands, those watching at home have become more aware of the fashion world and what it really takes to be a part of it, as well as making viewers more conscious of their own personal style.

Enough for Forever

2008-11-14T02:47:00.002-05:00

Alright, I admit it...I am a crazy Twilighter. Not as insane as those little fourteen year olds who mob Robert Pattinson...I'm Team Jacob anyway...but I will admit that I've just finished reading Twilight for the third time since I began reading the series over the summer. The movie is coming out soon and I wanted to re-familiarize myself with the story before it came out. I basically have it memorized now. It's sad, I know.

Anyway, making this fashion-related...I recently discovered Polyvore and decided to play dress up with the Cullens!!

This is the first in a series. I'm going to try and do all the characters if I can.

Bella Swan by christina waldorf

Prom look: Blue Chloe Pleat panel dress, shrug from Debenhams, Jimmy Choo King metallic sandals

Everyday: Top from Forever 21, J Brand Love Story flared jeans, pearl ring from thehungersite.com, Bella's bracelet from Twilight Teez

Rosalie Hale by christina waldorf

Herve Leger Basketweave halter dress, Chloe Saskia accordion tote, Christian Louboutin Very Noeud slingbacks, Tiffany & Co. Circlet Diamond Ring
Jacket by Dorothy Perkins, Silver hoop earings from Tiffany's, Rosalie's Necklace by Artisan Designs in Portland, Oregon

Alice Cullen by christina waldorf

Miu Miu Metallic pumps, Anna Sui Lace vintage top, Anna Sui Phoenix deco print dress, Forever 21 blazer, Betsey Johnson watch, Topshop grey skinny jeans, Anna Sui makeup, Alice's Choker by Artisan Designs in Portland, Oregon

In this town of halloween....

2008-11-03T12:34:00.002-05:00

What would Blair Waldorf do, you ask?

Blair Waldorf would wear these fantastic tights and sit on the steps of the Met, THATS WHAT SHE WOULD DO!

The guard at the Met gave me a really strange look when I announced that I was feeling "so Blair right now"

Halloween in New York was fun but tiresome. I sprained my foot and have to wear flat shoes and hobble around like a cripple! But A & myself and a bunch of A's friends from NYU had a delicious time frolicking about and meeting interesting people and talking in British accents and such. I FINALLY found the pink wig that I've been searching for, and went as my popstar alter ego. A had issues with costuming so we decided she could put on a tiara and go as Kate Middleton!

Look at A's lashes!! The falsies look so good on her!

After a while we got tired and went back and changed, I out of my wig and A into a different dress and sans tiara. We went out again and some lovely boy on the train that almost landed us in hobolken asked us what we were dressed as, "peacoats and normalcy?", and then told us about the film The Warriors which is a 1978 cult classic and I'm watching it right now and am kind of in love. Highly recommended. It's like Gangs of New York meets A Clockwork Orange, but during the late 70s. Fun fun!

Last weekend my friend HeyKate and I went to this local band show, and it was a Halloween show so I went as my original costume idea, Edie Sedgwick!! It turned out really great and I loved being Edie!

NO PANTS!

test-run hair and makeup (sans beauty mark and falsies)

post-rain hair :( no good

LOVE IT!

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I think next year I might be Barbarella. But who knows, I'll change my mind a billion times before that day.

Gemma Arterton: Bond Girl style

2008-10-29T23:34:00.002-04:00

Okay so, I love Bond Girls. I want to be a Bond girl. But not one of those ones thats only there for sex, one that gets a gun and fucks shit up. I want to be a badass Bond girl.

Anyway. Gemma Arterton is the newest Bond girl in "Quantum of Solace". I think she is totally adorable. She's been in a few films that I liked, which are St. Trinians and RocknRolla.

Anyway, here's what she wore to the premier:

BALMAIN. WHAT IS THIS.

She looks GORGEOUS.

so not fair.

Fierce Bitches!

2008-10-19T04:08:00.005-04:00

Eva Green at the BFI London Film Festival in Alexander McQueen - Eva is SO DAMN FIERCE I can't even begin to describe. Love her in The Dreamers and in Casino Royale. She definitely is the best Bond girl.

Victoria Beckham wearing those badass motherfuckin Loubatain for Rodarte spikey shoes. They look like candy. I could just EAT those shoes. Well...maybe not. But...I DIE. Love Posh, Love Becks, Love Loubbies, Love Rodarte, LOVELOVELOVE yum.

One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

2008-10-17T18:36:00.002-04:00

New things!

This dress was a target find - I thought it was so cute and I've been looking for a flannel dress/shirt-to-wear-as-a-dress for so long! It was really comfy although it didn't snap down all the way so I was a little afraid of having a Britney moment. Still, very nice. I told my mom I felt like a combination of Kurt Cobain and Norm Abrams (who is a famous carpenter, if you didn't know. My dad watches his show religiously).

These tights were so much fun!! They're from Forever 21 and just screamed Blair Waldorf to me (so obviously I had to get them). The day we went shopping my friend Lesley was wearing a black skirt over a black top and it looked like a dress, which I thought was so cute. I decided to try it myself with a black pencil skirt and deep v-neck top from American Apparel. You can't really see it too well in the picture but I thought it worked well.

Other things I bought:

From Forever 21:

(these tights are SO FUN and I've been wanting them for a really long time. Now I just have to find something to wear them with!)

From Victoria's Secret:

The garter I got isn't that exact one but it is very similar. I love buying new lingerie! It always makes me feel sexy and pretty. I'm very excited to wear it out.

MAC cosmetics:

Eye Shadow in "White Frost"

False Eyelashes - Being Edie Sedgwick for halloween requires dense lashes!

Also got black liquid eyeliner

Steve Madden:

I was really on a hunt to find boots so I felt obligated to buy a pair even though I wasn't 100% in love with them. These were expensive and I'm not completely okay with them so I'm going to end up returning them. Finding nice heeled boots that don't make you look like a hooker is so difficult!! I'm beginning to get disillusioned with them. :(

Anyway, I do feel much better now that I've bought new things. Being a shopaholic is difficult sometimes!

smorgasbord

2008-10-09T23:26:00.002-04:00

First off, I finally met/hung out with the famous Keesean from http://yuhdigg.blogspot.com/ . He goes to my school and has been kind of this elusive figure. We've chatted on facebook and I always thought he'd be an interesting person to befriend, and then last night we finally met and spent an extended period of time together! Very exciting.

Here's my outfit from today:

I am quite in love with those red tights.

I've been on this weird 60s kick lately. I watched "I'm Not There", "Factory Girl", and "Across the Universe". I've been listening to The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix (and I'm in the process of downloading some Janis Joplin). Needless to say, I've become fascinated with Edie Sedgwick and I decided I'm going to go as her for halloween (obviously I will post pictures of how that outfit turns out)

She is just SO SUPER CUTE! And I have a weird fascination with tragic females, so she fits in beautifully. I've watched some youtube clips of her and she just seems like such a wonderful person to have been around. She was so full of personality and charm. I really adore her.

I know I've been promising to do Milan and Paris fashion week coverage for a while but I've just never got around to it, and now I am not sure where Milan ends and Paris begins. So I'm going to do the things I have prepared now and then go back over the rest later.

Balmain ss 09
ROCK CHIC. The fantastic shoulder-padded, glitzy military style jackets from this collection are so badass. They remind me of something Bowie would wear! I am not 100% a fan of the big shoulders but I think they work for this collection and Lady Gaga would LOVE this shit (I effing love Lady Gaga, by the way). The dresses are definitely red-carpet worthy (Grammys, MTV awards maybe?) and I think they would look great on someone like Rihanna or Pink. I would totally wear all these things!

Cavalli ss 09
Overall, I really liked this. A few of the pieces were very lolita-esque (like the first two outfits up there), some things looked like dutch tiles (third and fourth outfits), some things kind of hippie esque (fifth outfit) and then those big, poofy red-carpet dresses (sixth outfit). Somehow, the collection had all those different elements but it was still presented in a very cohesive manner. I kept trying to imagine Victoria Beckham in all these outfits. Some worked, some didn't, but in general I thought the collection was really lovely and very wearable.

Ann Demeulemeester ss 09
God, how FANTASTIC. I love how reconstructed and disarranged everything looks. It looks like someone took a sheet, cut it up and tied it together, but it's still totally chic and fierce as hell. It made me think of Jane from Sea of Shoes and her fierce ass Ann D. boots:

Amazing, right? I'm really into Ann D. and I think this collection was totally badass.

Lacroix ss 09
In the words of the fabulous Rachel Zoe: I DIE. This collection was AMAZING. Honestly, I just thought all of this was crazy good. I mean...:

BANANAS. ABSOLUTE BANANAS. Theres no other way I can describe it. I'm in love.

Lagerfeld ss 09
Okay, I LOVE Uncle Karl. The sophisticated, almost architectural silhouettes are so classic and chic. I really really dig that crazy belt. What really did it for me though was the jewelry:

SO COOL. Plus, you gotta love Karl's narcissism:

Brilliant.

Versace ss09
DAMN DONATELLA. This collection was something that every woman would want to wear. The heart details were everywhere but it didn't seem overwhelming. What she did with the zippers was just genius (although reminded me a little bit of this dress from Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia's finale collection: )
But still. I mean, look at the details:

Really amazing up-close, right? I am really digging this. I want to see Miley Cyrus in that pink glitzy dress.

Viktor & Rolf ss 09
V&R was a little disappointingly, honestly. I mean, I appreciate the "wow" factor of some of the pieces, and they only used one model which was kind of interesting but maybe a little weird cuz she wasn't that pretty. I liked the makeup and some of the pieces were nice, but I was expecting more. Um, I like these shoes?
All in all, kind of eh.

More from Milan/Paris later!

Blair on a Budget

2008-10-05T18:30:00.002-04:00

First Edition of "Blair on a Budget". Want to dress like Blair but don't have the money to spend on designer? Well, its fairly easy to do.

Bow Tie Patent Belt @ Forever 21, $7.80

Polyester Micro-Fiber Ripper Skirt @ American Apparel, $30

Unisex Fine Jersey Short Sleeve Leisure Shirt @ American Apparel, $32

Polly Headband @ Forever 21, $3.80

This is a fairly simple Blair outfit. I promise I'll do more soon!

What I'm Wearing + Loving Leigh Lezark

2008-10-01T12:30:00.006-04:00

Today I wore:

top: delias
skirt and tights: f21
shoes: vintage
not pictured: trench from f21, betseyville by betsey johnson bag

I wish I knew someone who could take these pictures for me. I hate having to take them in the mirror like some dumb myspace kid.

For those of you who don't know who Leigh Lezark is, she's one of the three DJs from those infamous Misshapes parties. She's also quite the fashionista and socialite, and I just love her. I love that she wears all black but never looks like a goth kid, I love that she has had the same haircut for years but always looks flawless, I love that she rarely ever smiles but still looks like a person I'd want to be friends with. In other words, she is fierce as hell. She's been blogging at style.com for fashion week too, and has recently signed a modeling contact with IMG. I just think her style is impeccable. She always looks really put-together.

DJing at MisShapes

from The Whitney Contemporaries' Art Party and Auction

Basically, I'm in love with her. Because who else can pull off these babies?:

(photo from: http://jakandjil.com/)

TALK ABOUT MAJOR. These are Chanel heels that Leigh wore to the Karl Lagerfield Show. How could you not love a woman in shoes like that?

She really is queen of the hipsters.

I might just be a little bit in love with Siri Tollerød

2008-09-30T17:23:00.003-04:00

I know I've seen Siri in editorials and on the runway a lot, and always thought she was very pretty, but it wasn't until recently that I put the face to a name. I have to say, looking at all her work, I'm very impressed with her. She has a fantasy-like beauty. Her wide, low-set eyes are so enchanting. I really can't wait to see more from her.

Get the London Look

2008-09-28T18:33:00.002-04:00

What Would Blair Waldorf Do has gotten a facelift! Hope you all like the new layout (I thought the pink was getting a bit tacky)

London Fashion Week was a little disappointing, but there were a few collections I really liked.

Jenny Packham s/s 09
This is what I would call a "princess" collection. I can't imagine any girl not wanting to wear pieces likes these. Everything was so wonderfully girly. The pastel colours and intricate beading were just absolutely dream-like. I also really liked to makeup for this show. Some close-ups:

I'd never heard of this designer before but the collection was absolutely gorgeous!

Temperly s/s 09
There were some things I liked and some things I didn't like about Temperly. I liked the combination of black&whites mixed with strong colors like pink and blue. I did not, however, understand these belts:

Why would you put a star of david on a belt like that? It just seems so strange and out-of-place for me. I suppose it wasn't meant to be a star of david but thats what I thought when I looked at it.
Generally Temperly's collection was nice and pretty and flowy, but sometimes it was kind of strange.

Luella s/s 09
I COULD LIVE AND DIE IN THIS COLLECTION. Words cannot express how much I loved almost every single one of these pieces. Cute, girly, but still very edgy and fresh. Looked like a punk celebutaunte alice in wonderland garden party! If I could wear things from this collection every day of my life, I probably would. Some amazing close-ups:

WANT WANT WANT

Milan coming soon, and maybe some other stuff too!

MEGA FASHION WEEK POST: part 3, final

2008-09-22T19:11:00.002-04:00

I have been seriously slacking on this blog and I apologize!!

Anna Sui s/s 09
I am on the fence about Anna Sui in general, but I really liked this collection. It felt kind of Gypsy-esque, with a hint of fantasy. The models look like those Russian Nesting Dolls! It was very cute and wearable.

Nanette Lepore s/s 09
Some of this collection is sort of Kim Kardashian-esque (read: trashy), but I really liked that turquoise color!! The first dress reminds me a little of Jeffrey Sebelia's zipper dress for his final Project Runway collection, but I am not complaining. Also, pattern mixing yay!! I am clearly a big fan of that.

Christian Siriano s/s 09
Okay, I was expecting a LOT from Christian (Season 4 Project Runway Winner) but a lot of this was very similar to his final PR collection. Don't get me wrong, I think it's lovely, but I would have liked to see something more innovative and exciting from Christian. I really like that last dress, and it looked even better on Heidi Klum last night at the Emmys:

Well, but then again, Heidi would look good in a paper bag.

Zac Posen s/s 09
I also expected a lot from Zac Posen, and it sort of kind of delivered but not really but sort of. I really liked the sort of indian/egyptian feel of this collection, and the detailing was fantastic!

So cool! Those earrings look HEAVY though, and the makeup was kind of weird. I guess in general it was good, but kind of weird. The leopard print was sort of Lindsay Lohan/Paris Hilton-esque (again, read: trashy). I'm sort of inbetween on this, but I thought it was a good concept.

Will cover London & Milan soon!

emergency fashion news!

2008-09-11T20:57:00.000-04:00

TOPSHOP US HAS LAUNCHED!!!

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I am so excited for this!!!!

MEGA FASHION WEEK POST: part 2

2008-09-11T19:08:00.002-04:00

Miss Sixty
Miss Sixty was cute, young, sporty, and sexy, as Miss Sixty tends to look. I really liked the striped socks/stockings (those should make a come back!). Everything looked light and summery, and I especially like the idea of a white tartan pattern for spring. I really liked the picture on the bathing suit too! Very Paris Hilton (but in a nice way!)

I really loved the mis-matched three-buckle belt in this collection. I thought it was a cute idea that could easily translate from runway to real way. I wasn't too impressed with this collection, but it did look comfortable. Especially with pockets in the dresses!! All dresses should have pockets. Pockets win!

Rodarte
RODARTE IS AMAZING. I really really love them. So unique, so inspiring, so innovative! The fabrics were twisted and sculpted in such interesting ways. There is so much to look at! Each piece was a masterpiece. I was very impressed.

Tuleh
I am in LOVE with the patterns in this collection. That first lighting bolt pattern is so amazing (although I wish it was on a nicer looking garment). I love combining different patterns in new ways that somehow (miraculously) end up looking cohesive. And apparently Tuleh is not afraid to play with color! Fantastic.

Diane Von Furstenberg
First off, I love the headpieces for this collection. Very girlie, and so much pink!! The collection was romantic, light, breezy, and it felt very Shakespearian comedy to me.

Matthew Williamson
Bonjour, florals! I thought this collection was very, very pretty. I like the combination of pink and purple with black (it's very me), as well as the fantastic shoes in this collection!! They look so comfy!

End of part 2

MEGA FASHION WEEK POST: part 1

2008-09-11T18:36:00.002-04:00

School gets in the way of all my fashion fun!

Carolina Herrera SS 09
I thought this collection was BEAUTIFUL. Absolutely stunning. The colors are bright and the detailing is fantastic. I just want to take a close up:
. How lovely is that! I love the fabric of the belt.
I also thought the dress they had on Stam was fantastic. She looked so good at this show!

Herve Leger by Max Azaria
Generally I am pretty sick of the Leger bandage dress. Sure, they're young and sexy, and what else would Heidi Montag wear if there were no bandage dresses? But every 20-something is wearing one these days, and it's getting a little overdone. That said, I do like what Max Azaria tried to do here. He spiced up the plain old bandage dress with some bursts of colour and interesting patterns and fabric choices. I thought the swimsuits were nice, looked comfy, but were strange. I mean, talk about funky tan lines!!

Monique Lhullier
I really, really, really loved this collection. Maybe it was the lighting, but the models looked like they were GLOWING. The colors were so bright and summery, they reminded me of Puerto Rico. Everything had a really nice flow to it that just felt beachy to me. I wanted to be on whatever vacation Ms. Lhullier was on!

Catherine Malandrino was another collection that really delivered for me. Everything looked sophisticated and classy. The collection is appropriately named "Dawn". The layered tulle muted the color of the fabric underneath, giving it a light, early-morning look. All in all, very lovely.

Marc by Marc Jacobs
I'm not really a fan of Marc's "other" line, but I thought it was cute and youthful. I particularly like the sort of ruffed up, vintage-y feel the fabrics have. It could have been better, but it wasn't awful.

Marc Jacobs
THIS collection, on the other hand, was AMAZING. Marc really outdid himself with this, and proved just what a visionary he is. It looked like Eliza Doolittle pre-transformation but on fashion steroids. Marc combines patterns and fabrics in a way that looks totally high-fashion and not out of place at all! I thought this collection was quite an achievement.

end of part 1

Soft and Hard.

2008-09-06T23:34:00.004-04:00

I really really really LOVED Erin Featherson

A) I love that pinky-creame coloured sash. It looks really sweet and reminds me of my baby blanket :) I am a BIG fan of the sequin skirt. I really hope we see a lot of shimmer this season. Life needs more shimmer! (DAZZLE!). The headband is a little funky though and reminds me of those Prada turban headbands. I never saw anyone except for the Olsen twins wear them.
B) I am really loving the sorbet colors in this dress. It looks so light and soft. This whole collection just looked eatable.
C) Featherson showed a lot of dresses with that sort of poofy cotton-ball looking gathering at the bottom and it made the models look like they were walking on clouds! It looked so dreamy and angelic. Really, really lovely.

I want to take a break from Fashion Week and talk about Celebrity Style for a bit. (monday I am planning on doing a big VMAs post)

I really love Evan Rachel Wood and I think she's grown up very nicely. I wasn't too sure about the dark hair until I saw these pictures. She looks EXQUISITE in this green color at "The Wrestler" premier. She really looks very grown up and classy. If she did take a few style tips from Dita Von Teese, it certainly has done wonders for her! She looks really beautiful here. AND she was sans Manson, which makes me happy! (although she was kissing Mickey Rourke on the red carpet - EW).

Speaking of Miss Von Teese...

This is from a preview of an upcoming editorial in Harpers Bazaar UK. I LOVE that quote and I love Dita!

In other news...there was a great article about Rodarte in New York Times Magazine today (read it here). I am really excited about their upcoming collection!

Making up for lost time

2008-09-05T23:00:00.002-04:00

My my! We have a lot of ground to cover.

Let's first discuss the second season premier of Gossip Girl!

Blair looks so fantastic in this white Marc Jacobs dress, Jennifer Behr headband (GG's resident headwear designer) and Chloe shoes. I actually really loved everyone's look for the White Party, minus those who chose to wear yellow or off-white. It looked so out of place! Why wouldn't you actually wear WHITE to a WHITE PARTY? Every time there was some variant, it drove me nuts. Dan is the only one I am prepared to forgive.

Other looks I liked:

Chuck at the White Party, looking wonderfully dapper. (as a side note, I am totally rooting for Chuck and Blair! Whatshisface may have a nice British accent, but who can resist Chuck Bass!)

Serena looking very Greek goddess-like in Oscar de la Renta. I especially liked her hair:
Lovely!
(all photos from thefashionspot.com)

In other news...NEW YORK FASHION WEEK HAS STARTED!!

This is BCBG RTW S/S 09
I thought this collection was sort of bland, but I really like the bright colors paired with the grey accessories. Everything was very flowy and silky looking and sort of young up-and-coming actress trying to look sexy-ish.

Rag & Bone RTW S/S 09
Generally I like Rag&Bone. This collection was sort of weird for me. The pants looked like they were cropped at the ankle which was just...odd. I liked the pieces in general, but the cut was just strange.
I LOVE those pants on the left, the dress in the middle was uniquely chic, and the shiny blazer is so rad! I want one! Very Mark Ronson
A lot of my favorite models were at this show, including the lovely Coco Rocha (featured on the right of that picture), Jessica Stam, Sasha Pivovarova, Anja Rubik, and hottie Cole Mohr!

More updates tomorrow!

xoxo

2008-09-05T22:57:00.002-04:00

Welcome to What Would Blair Waldorf Do!

This blog will be all about fashion - from the runway to the real way. It will cover everything from haute couture to star style to personal style and everything in between.

Behind the Blog is 19 year old Christina, avid Gossip Girl fan and suburban student with a love for fashion, despite her tight budget.

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