tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:47:09 +0000http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)Blogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-678105909040427814Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:31:00 +00002008-11-19T17:00:20.063-08:00fashion fringeeun jeong hongss09Lately I have been feeling a little more feminine than usual. Cute, above the knee dresses with flared skirts is what I have been craving and then I came across Eun Jeong Hong, winner of the Fashion Fringe contest in London this year, with her collection go by a secret path. (Fashion Fringe is a contest for up and coming designers judged by influentials in the fashion industry and awards the http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/11/eu-jeong-hong.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-448891710477329382Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:07:00 +00002008-11-15T10:20:14.771-08:00tina kalivasfashionalexander mcqueenwinter 2008Tina Kalivas worked for almost 10 years in London, under designers like Alexander McQueen and making costumes for the film industry. In 2002, she relocated to Australia to work on her own line. These are from her winter 2008 collection where she does her own take on a classic "pretty." Very sweet. The palette is lovely; I love the addition of the belted blue dress.http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/11/tina-kalivas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-6889354055263300050Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:00:00 +00002008-10-22T18:26:09.570-07:00rebecca turbowss09fashiongrayYes, it has been a very long time since my last entry. Since school and a new part time job began, I have taken a little hiatus from the blog, not necessarily consciously, but when one gets home from a long day they tend to spend more time looking at and reading about fashion then they do writing about it themselves... or I do anyways. I am going to try and change this and post more often... err,http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/10/rebecca-turbow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-8374471622840459832Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:25:00 +00002008-07-25T11:26:03.717-07:00hannah marshallvictor osbornealexander mcqueenfeathersAs of late I have been pretty interested in the feather aesthetic. It may have started with McQueens most recent spring and fall collections or the raven head-pieces used in the styling of Hannah Marshall's fall collection, but Victor Osborne's handmade headwear is pushing my interest a little further.Fabricated and sold in Osborne's Brooklyn atelier, you can shop for his creative headpieces, http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/07/stuck-feather-in-his-hat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-9115462046615661604Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:48:00 +00002008-07-12T00:14:04.241-07:00acne jeanslanvinalber elbazI posted before about Elbaz and Lanvin collaborating with Acne Jeans and the pictures have been out for a little while (I have been a wee slow with posting them). My tardiness might be due to, upon first glance, my lack of excitement. I wouldn't say I was disappointed by the collection, which is not in it's entirety yet, but it did not immediately hit me with the oomph I was hoping for. My first http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/07/elbaz-and-acne-realised.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-2906988100098890474Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:36:00 +00002008-07-09T10:35:33.826-07:00COSfashionThose of you on the other side of the pond (the European side, that is) may already know of a little brand COS. What struck me most about COS was not the truly chic casuals or modern, well tailored high fashion looks, but the prices. With a concentration on making high quality, high fashion clothing, the people at COS are also concerned with making their designs affordable. What I love so much http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/07/cos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-828437655050512842Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:20:00 +00002008-07-02T13:36:32.932-07:00karl lagerfeldchanelann valerie hashricardo tiscigivenchyrick owensfashioncouture fall 2008john gallianochristian diorSchool is done for the summer and I hope to be back much more regularly from now on. The couture shows have started and I must admit I don't usually pay too much attention to the haute designs of the couture world, but there are a number of really beautiful and interesting things trotting down the runways. I really fell in love with Givenchy after Tisci's most recent fall collection and the http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/07/un-peu-de-courture-pt-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-6263000853781868409Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:18:00 +00002008-06-11T09:30:52.144-07:00summer dresses3.1 phillip limUpdates have been very slow due to large amounts of school work over the last month, but I will be done in a week and a bit so posts will become much more frequent! But in the mean time...3.1 Phillip Lim has some really cute dresses (and jumper) that are perfect for the early summer heat-wave some of us might be experiencing. http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/06/31-phillp-lim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-3738151528543481724Mon, 19 May 2008 15:58:00 +00002008-05-19T09:10:17.438-07:00Benjamin Channing Clyburnbensonifashionspring 08Sonia YoonBensoni is the work of Benjamin Channing Clyburn and Sonia Yoon. Both Parson's graduates, launched this collaborative brand Spring 08 with this beautifully tailored and feminine collection. They use really interesting mixes of fabircs and inspirations to create their collections. I love the large volume of the tops and skirts, expecially the way they are layered with each other. http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/05/bensoni.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-7619485153963819457Sun, 04 May 2008 21:14:00 +00002008-05-04T22:32:15.164-07:00Anne Valerie HashMarithe + Francois GirbaudModernistwhiteunited bambooCalvin Kleinfashionspring 2008Narsisco RodriguezJil Stuartjeremy laingAs much as I love outfits consiting of mostly black, it is fairly impractical for the warmer months. However, designers have shown in the spring 2008 collections that a similarily striking look can be achieved with an all white attire. A little high maintenance, as we all know how much dirt and stains love the colour white, but it really lets you play with shoes and accessories. I also love the http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/05/white-on-white.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-1799865356744234507Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:47:00 +00002008-07-04T11:00:55.679-07:00fashionacne jeanslanvinalber elbazFashion Week Daily reported yesterday that Alber Elbaz will be teaming up with Swedish Jean lable, Acne, to create some denim for Lanvin. Loving both Lanvin and Acne I am really excited to hear the news, but upon thinking, what kind of jeans are these going to be? I think that despite concerns of the casual look of Acne bringing Lanvin down, both brands actually have a lot in common. They are http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/04/elbaz-and-acne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-8834205648592172472Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:21:00 +00002008-04-29T16:10:21.984-07:00shoesmarnispringheelschloefashionflatsThis spring Marni and Chloe have brought us really great, big, chunky shoes to stomp around in the sun with. Even the flats have a grandeur quality to them with those big patent straps. (marni heels, chloe heels, chloe + marni flats) images net-a-porter.comhttp://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/04/big-spring-shoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-6154603697179758835Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:13:00 +00002008-07-04T11:02:20.963-07:00les praries des parisspringfashionSome very fun yet classy spring looks from Parisian label, Les Prairies Des Paris. Great solid colours and I love the coats. The designs are innovative but the end result looks very effortless. Nothing too high maintenance here. images from lagarconne.comhttp://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/04/les-praries-des-paris.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-1003023901229014442Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:24:00 +00002008-04-14T14:45:47.428-07:00TOGAfall 2008yasuko furutafashionTOGA is Japanese designer Yasuko Furuta. Her fall 08 collection has an ecclectic mix of frabics and silhouettes. From baggy men's suits to cute skirts and military-esque tops to interesting little leather numbers, Furuta is never afraid of multiple layers of fabric, building her silhouettes up to what would usually be considered frumpy. However, by adding an accentuated waist or an innovated use http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/04/toga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-8748844250318370263Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:29:00 +00002008-04-09T13:55:47.552-07:00maison martin margielaclutchesbagsfasionspring 2008I am really loving Maison Martin Margiela's spring bags and clutches. Made with frabics like leather, satin, and cork, there are some really interesting things going on. The giant satin shoulder bags are great for those of us who are pack rats and I can only imagine how nice it would feel to carry. I also love the knot and bow details throughout the collection, especially the sheer fabrics tied http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/04/mmm-bags-clutches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-1111530444191836787Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:59:00 +00002008-04-19T13:21:38.118-07:00fashionvanessa brunospring 2008Parisian designer Vanessa Bruno's spring 08 collection is so soft and charming. She treats her own natural fabrics, resulting in clothes, this season, that look like bright, flowing flowers. Bruno mixes light fabrics with heavier, darker ones, too create some sleeker looks and with the various, plunging necklines it stops the collection from being just plain pretty. From the clothes to the http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/04/vanessa-bruno.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-4303823985334040411Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:48:00 +00002008-03-30T20:52:12.085-07:00sunglasseskaren walker eyewearfashionNew Zealand designer Karen Walker's eyewear collection. Her clothing collections have been descirbed as clothes for the "anti-it-girl," and I suppose her collection of sunglasses would fall into the same category. I love the fun, chunky styles Walker has dreamed up for this outsider girl. A play on the wayfarer's and giant vintage frames that have been so popular for the last little while, but a http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/karen-walker-eyewear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-5254890998711397788Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:42:00 +00002008-03-24T10:48:29.124-07:00springbeyond the valleyfashionSS08Beyond the Valley is a creative community based in London that supports new artists and designers. They also have their own brand of clothing and housewares. Here are some sweet spring looks from their SS08 collection. http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/beyond-valley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-668131941477723772Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:51:00 +00002008-03-23T12:08:44.708-07:00springfashionsari gueronjeremy laingWith snow on the ground and temperatures still below zero, the notion of spring being on its way is such a nice thought. I am ready to get rid of some of these heavy layers and get into something a little lighter. Sari Gueron (Spring 08) and Jeremy Laing (Spring 07) have some really nice, simple, light spring looks to stroll around the sunshine in. Both collections have a bit of of strong http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/loose-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-580849537314621162Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:48:00 +00002008-03-21T09:30:48.061-07:00fall 2008hannah marshallfashionstyle.comEvery now and then I see a collection that I just fall in love with immediately. Hannah Marshall was named one of style.com's top ten new designers to watch. Miss Marshall's fall 2008 collection is elegeant and sophisticated with a gothic edge. Her mix of fabrics and leather is enamoring. She is interested in a commnication between the wearer and the clothing so the mix of textures and weightshttp://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/hannah-marshall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-6053463854004610905Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:58:00 +00002008-03-21T09:36:44.806-07:00japan fashion weekMakiko SekiguchimatohuSupport SurfacefashionNorio SurikabeHiroyuki HorihataThese are two collections from Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo that caught my eye. The first is Support Surface designed by Norio Surikabe (5) and the other is matohu by Hiroyuki Horihata and Makiko Sekiguchi (5). The mix of patterns and lengths remind me of Dries Van Noten's Spring 2008 collection but more eccentric and fall appropriate. http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/japan-fashion-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-797194586451287962Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:03:00 +00002008-03-11T07:52:56.538-07:00hannah macgibbonchloefashionpaulo melim anderssonIt was announced today that Chloé will be saying good bye to Paulo Melim Andersson, after his three collections for the house, and will be replaced by Hannah MacGibbon. MacGibbon has been working for the house since 2001. She worked very closely with fellow Brit, Pheobe Philo who brought Chloé much success. The house is looking to bring back more of the hip, French touch to Chloé and they believehttp://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/chlo-says-au-revoir-to-paulo-melim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-8113962972558097862Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:03:00 +00002008-03-08T19:34:38.866-08:00fall 2008paris fashion weekyves st. laurentgivenchygaspard yurkievichchloerick owensdries van notenlanvinisabel marantbalenciagarue du mailAnd finally.... some favourite looks from the runways of Paris from the Fall 2008 collections. [Lanvin (4), Chloe (3), Isabel Marant, Rue du Mail (3), Dries Van Noten (3), Givenchy (2), Yves St. Laurent (2), Balenciaga (2), Gaspard Yurkievich (2), Rick Owens (2)]images from style.com and nymag.comhttp://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/pfw-fall-2008-collections.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-2285180967731704553Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:42:00 +00002008-03-02T12:23:40.263-08:00fall 2008fashionWAYNEVietnam born, Wayne, started her own collection in 2007 after working as a buyer for Barney's in New York. I think her fall 2008 collection is great! I love the mix of black with cream and skin toned colours. The nod at menswear in the trousers and tailored jackets look great and very comfortable. There is a really nice balance balance between being simple, bold, and pretty. (Loving the punch of http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/03/wayne-fall-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2492253443796561619.post-350154100129950456Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:12:00 +00002008-02-29T12:32:25.633-08:00For the last couple of seasons I have been a big fan of the wife/husband duo that is AF Vandervorst. I've always enjoyed their mix of soft and hard elements in their clothing and this season these elements are accentuated. By layerying tailored pieces over flowing gowns and leaving more tailored pieces slightly undone to allow movement they have created a really great looking collection. http://ofablonde.blogspot.com/2008/02/af-vandervorst.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ofablonde)0