3.30.2010
3.29.2010
Inspiration
Twiggy of Made Monarchs.
So I was reading through old posts on mademonarchs.com .. (click the link & FOLLOW!) .. & I came across this picture of Twiggy's tattoo. It's quite simple, yet the message is very powerful.
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[ No Struggle. No Progress. ]
The words speak for their selves.
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You won't get no where if you ain't goin' no where.
People stay talking about their goals and dreams,
but put forth no drive.
You gotta work to get where you wanna be.
Even after you reach a destination,
there's always some more room down the road.
-Twiggy
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The Made Monarchs have been around for some time and if you don't know about them, then you've obviously been on some planet other than Earth. They're making major moves on a road of success with the movement that they have created. Don't get left behind!
3.27.2010
3.26.2010
A Closer Look At - Ashlee Prima Vega
Name: Ashlee Paige Smith Vega
Age: (Can't be disclosed due to modeling)
School: Graduated from high school early; plans to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles
Q: When did you become interested in fashion?
A: I became interested in fashion at an early age. I wasn't as interested as I am now, but everyone could tell I loved it. It all started when my mom would let me put my outfits together for school. I would always put a jacket over a dress or wear her necklace to school, which she hated by the way. As I got older, my passion gradually started to grow. One thing that really made me fall in love with fashion were socialites. Yeah, surprise surprise! I was always intrigued by these young girls who put together their outfits with their own style and partied with their friends taking pictures. I just fell in love with their lifestyle and their individualism.
Q: What inspires your daily wear?
A: I strive to express myself and my personality through the way that I dress. So if I'm happy at the time I'll wear bright colors. If I'm feeling the need to stunt or be fly, I'll wear all black and some shades. If I feel like being glamorous I'll wear a lot of sparkly stuff.
Q: If I'm not mistaken, you have your own clothing line in the works. Tell the me and the readers about that ..
A: Well actually I have been working on my actual clothing line for quite some time now, but I'll get to that in a minute! The clothing line that I'm coming out with in the very near future is a street wear collection much like BBC, Hellz Bellz, Crooks and Castles, etc. The name of that is Space Cadet. Space Cadet really relates to me, and I think a lot of individualist, because the definition of a Space Cadet is one who has difficulty grasping reality or in modern terms "head in the clouds lost in space". That really captivated me because I live life where I'm not really concerned about the things that are surrounding me or my present situation. So be looking out for that sometime before my birthday in July. Now my actual clothing line is something like my baby. I don;t want to release anything if it's not to my standards. I came up with this whole concept surrounding love. Love is such a complex gift and curse. The color schemes are a lot of reds, blacks, whites, and different shades of gray. To sum it all up, the clothing line surrounds the quote "Love Is Temporary Insanity". I'm still in the process of of getting everything straightened out, but I know when it's all finished everyone will love and appreciate it.
Q: What do you think about the fashion in Saint Louis right now?
A: Does it even exist?! I feel like it is most definitely growing, but the city is very stagnant. It's a shame when you can actually name people who truly have a sense of fashion instead of it being a group as a whole. Saint Louis is a city that's all about appearance, but the unfortunate irony of it all is that whenever there is a trend everyone else seems to have to follow. Polo, then the whole jerk movement with skinny jeans and plaid, after that it was the Barbie movement with pink weaves, blunt bangs, and leggings. Lately I've been seeing a lot of girls shaving the sides of their hair because of the whole Cassie situation. I feel like Saint Louis would be a more respected city if everyone just stayed in their own lane and just wore what they wanted to wear. We should really start taking inspiration from places that have individuals with their own style like Toronto, Los Angeles, Orange County, and New York City. It's bad enough that this is a small city, but everyone is walking around look like one another. I have hope in Saint Louis!
Q: Who are some of the people that you feel have made a name for themselves, as far as fashion in concerned, within Saint Louis?
A: Off the top of my head: Jasmine Galvin who works in the Loop. Everyone who lives in Saint Louis should agree. Travis Mayes, Chris Ellington and his brother Nick Solanke. The Dreamteam which consists of Keith Fells, Brock Seals, and Michael Austin. Breanna Morre. Tia and Tierra. I've seen a couple of others through association with people I know like Kasey Harvey and Stevin Armstrong. Anyone who asks me this question know that I have never been more inspired by anyone than the one and only Sierra Mink, who recently moved to New York City. Yoshi a.k.a Yoshi Matsumato Fly, Ronald Cannon and his friend Fresh, Barbie Bueller, Blake a.k.a Slim Lyric, and Jon Alexander even though he lives in Florida now. There's more, but that pretty much sums it up!
Q: What is the one piece in your closet that you can't live without?
A: Jackets! I buy a different one any and every time I go shopping. It has become much of an addiction really.
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Q: What's the number one fashion rule that you live by?
A: Never second guess your outfit if you liked it the first time.
Q: Anything you want to tell the readers before you go?
A: Remember to never pre-judge someone no matter how much you feel that you are right about them without getting to know them first. Also, fashion is something that you don't have to be born with or have loved for a long time in order to obtain. There's much more to it than clothes. Stay updated with my girl Ashley's blog and my blog also, at ashleeprimavega.blogspot.com
3.25.2010
Trend Watch: Combat Chic
Military inspired fashion comes and goes, like many other trends. Military inspired pieces were featured on the runway in fall/winter collections of 09', as well as many spring/summer collections of 2010. I think that this trend might just be here to stay for a while this time ..
John Galliano
Marc Jacobs
Celebrities are most definitely trend setters in the fashion industry. Below are just a few of the many celebrities that have been seen out and about rocking this latest trend ..
Beyonce' in a Balmain crystal embellished military jacket - $11,410
Rhianna in a Balmain denim military jacket - $5,075
Seeing how I personally don't know anyone who would spend as much money as Bey & Rhi-Rhi cashed out for their military wear, I have some fab finds that are affordable enough for the average fashionista ..
F21 Chain Shoulder Blazer - $35
F21 Metallic Fleck Blazer - $35
Arden B Shirt Dress - $69
Old Navy Romper - $25
Aldo Vaneluvan Combat Boots - $75
3.24.2010
To Whom It May Concern ..
iamamiwhoami
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It all began December 4th with a short 56 sec video, and things just got much more strange from there. The viral video mystery of iamamiwhoami continues on and is still making blogs months later. If you don't know what I'm talking about then you should definitely find your way to Youtube to see for yourself.
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To date, iamamiwhoami has posted 7 videos. They range from the a mere 56 seconds to a more lengthy 4 minutes and 50 seconds. The videos feature an unidentified blond woman doing very strange things. She can be seen being birthed from a tree, covered in a black oily substance licking a tree, and wrapped in plastic while playing a piano. All of the videos have clues within them that correspond with animals, numbers, and letters.
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People suspected the woman was Lady GaGa right off the bat, but I really don't think it's her. Another suspect high on the list is Christina Aguileria. She is releasing her new album next month, so it may be a way to hype the public for a boost in sales. Other suspects behind the videos include Jonna Lee, The Boots, The Knife, Lykke Li, etc. Whoever the person is, they most definitely have money and lots of it. These videos, along with the music in them, are not low budget or homemade.
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So who do you think is the real iamamiwhoami?
3.13.2010
Bad Blogger
I feel horrible about not keeping up with my blog, once again.
I haven't blogged in almost an entire month.
I have not given up on it though!
Please forgive me & keep an eye out for new posts.
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