Filed under: Consume This, Denim | Tags: acne, Denim jumpuit, e-bay, fashion blog, lover, mayle, Refinery 29, Vintage
REFINERY 29 has acknowledged the return of classic vintage-inspired jumpsuits in the most classic fabric of them all, denim. We all know that jumpsuits have very strong roots in the 80’s. I mean who doesn’t remember the oh-so- flattering acid wash renditions with elastic waist or the sleek Black polyester versions with shoulder sequins?
Some of our favorite brands have mixed the 80’s staple with classic WWII ROSIE THE RIVETER inspiration to create very wearable denim one pieces that will have you feeling all ultra-American. The three above are from (left to right) MAYLE $595, ACNE $369, and LOVER $430.
I got to thinking about all the denim jumpsuits I’ve passed up at the thrift stores for, like, $4.00 and now I’m thinking I should have snagged a couple. In-case you don’t thrift (what’s wrong with you?), there are a few options on EBAY that might suit your fancy.
First up is Gramps in a vintage Maserati number ending Apr. 8th. Love him!
2nd is a super classy faux denim polyester piece also ending Apr. 8th
If all else fails, you can make your own with this vintage Vogue pattern ending Apr. 5th
-Camille L.
Filed under: Asking for It, Designer Spotlight | Tags: cheap clothes, Forever 21, Lauren Conrad, les deux
Dear Lauren Conrad,
These little clothing collections you keep unleashing on the public are really starting to break my spirit. You seem like a smart girl, and I’m sure that nobody is more surprised than you that the show you’re on has become such a huge hit. Hey, you want to take this whole fame thing to the bank–I get it! But honey, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
If you don’t believe me, I’d like to point your attention to exhibit A:
Come on, lady. You can’t think this is good design. It looks like one of those Genuine Turkish Towel Wraps that they sell at Skymall:
Nobody wants that. It’s the kind of thing that would end up on the sale rack at Forever 21, ripped and stained with chocolate or blue raspberry Icee (because half the people who shop there have 5 kids each, and those fuckers are messy). Yet, you charge $150 for it. Girl, it’s just puffed up cotton!
Not only that, but you’ve named this collection “Les Deux,” and no self-respecting designer would name their line after a has been LA club owned by Ashton Kutcher. Honestly.
–Valentina
Filed under: Asking for It, Fame | Tags: donnie wahlberg, new kids on the block, reunion
New Kids of yesteryear and New Kids of today? It’s tough to pick a favorite. Maybe it’s just the magic of digital photography, but they really don’t look that bad now–they’re actually more appealing in almost every way.
My 11-year-old self would beg to differ, but I guess back then I thought guys in embellished vests and bad Michael Jackson Bad impersonations were cool. I suppose I was also in favor of side-swept curls à la Simply Red, boy bangs and Donnie Wahlberg.
I feel really old!
–Valentina
Filed under: Trend Forecast | Tags: fall 08, fashion forecast, prediction, trends, velvet, wwd
I know that the mere thought of wearing velvet, with the evidence of Spring so near, seems indecent, but WWD predicts velvet’s fashion reign this Fall ‘08. This trend forecast reminds me of that Seinfeld episode, when George Castanza utters the phrase, “If it were socially acceptable, I would drape myself in velvet.”
What about you? Will you drape yourself in velvet come September?
–Valentina
