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| ($39, Ricky's, Rickyshalloween.com) |
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Jet Blue Steward Guy Hallowen Costume FTFW!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Can I Legally Mary These Booties?
Well, first the US needs to get its shit together and let ANYONE who loves each other and wants to commit to each other get married.
THEN I would like to hold a referendum on the legality of marrying these sculptural LD Tuttle booties:
If and when that happens, everyone who reads FashionBinge will be invited to my polygamist (since I'm already married) wedding. I will make Catherine be a bridesmaid again.
THEN I would like to hold a referendum on the legality of marrying these sculptural LD Tuttle booties:
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| ($747, LD Tuttle, Refinery29.com) |
Sunday, October 10, 2010
How to Wear Mens Trainers....Properly!
At one time, mens trainers would only be worn in the gym, but not anymore. Everyone is fully aware of how
comfortable this type of footwear is and trainers are now seen wherever we go. But of course, it isn’t just
about comfort... if you are going to wear a pair of trainers, then you will want them to look good as well. Here
are a few bits of advice to help you to get it right and to avoid an unpleasant run-in with the Fashion Police...
Classics are Good!
Classic mens trainers will go with just about any type of clothing, so they are always a very safe choice.
A basic, single-coloured design, such as the Converse lace-up, will look great with oodles of different
garments; right from jeans or Chinos to pressed or tailor-made trousers.
Watch Out For ‘Hybrids’!!!
In sci-fi movies, alien/human hybrids should normally be avoided at all costs. They are ugly, horrid and intent
on taking us all over! Well, it is pretty much the same situation in the world of footwear; except perhaps, that
hybrid trainers are not normally intent on world domination...
Seriously though, clunky genetically modified cross-bred mens trainers really aren’t cool. In fact, they will
often look downright geeky. It is advisable to completely avoid this type of footwear.
‘(Don’t) Sock it to me Baby!’
Visible Socks + Mens Trainers = Uber Bad Move. If you do need to wear socks with your trainers, then invest in a pair of low-cut ones. This will mean that your feet will remain comfortable and sweat-free without causing any insult to the more ‘style conscious’.
After all, some of us have principles...
‘Roll Up! Roll Up!’
If (and only if) you can wear your mens trainers without any offensive socks on show, then you will be able to
take your image a step further (excuse the pun)...
Try donning a pair of cropped trousers (or rolling up the bottoms of your jeans) to draw greater attention to
your trendy pumps! By creating a hem that reveals a small amount of ankle, you will give a tailored silhouette
to your trainers, making them stand out (sorry, another pun) even more!
Shelling Out on the Wrong Clothes...
In the world of stylish footwear, there is only one other crime that is equally heinous to having visible socks...
and this is wearing your mens trainers with a shell-suit. You may find it amusing to think of someone dressed
in this manner, but it really isn’t a laughing matter. Shell-suits were the thing to wear with a pair of trainers at
one time (as unbelievable as this may seem), but thankfully we have now moved on.
If you are ever unfortunate enough to have a brush with anyone wearing this ridiculous type of outfit, then it
can have a genuinely detrimental effect on your day. So always choose your clothes wisely and try to have a
little respect for other people!
comfortable this type of footwear is and trainers are now seen wherever we go. But of course, it isn’t just
about comfort... if you are going to wear a pair of trainers, then you will want them to look good as well. Here
are a few bits of advice to help you to get it right and to avoid an unpleasant run-in with the Fashion Police...
Classics are Good!
Classic mens trainers will go with just about any type of clothing, so they are always a very safe choice.
A basic, single-coloured design, such as the Converse lace-up, will look great with oodles of different
garments; right from jeans or Chinos to pressed or tailor-made trousers.
Watch Out For ‘Hybrids’!!!
In sci-fi movies, alien/human hybrids should normally be avoided at all costs. They are ugly, horrid and intent
on taking us all over! Well, it is pretty much the same situation in the world of footwear; except perhaps, that
hybrid trainers are not normally intent on world domination...
Seriously though, clunky genetically modified cross-bred mens trainers really aren’t cool. In fact, they will
often look downright geeky. It is advisable to completely avoid this type of footwear.
‘(Don’t) Sock it to me Baby!’
Visible Socks + Mens Trainers = Uber Bad Move. If you do need to wear socks with your trainers, then invest in a pair of low-cut ones. This will mean that your feet will remain comfortable and sweat-free without causing any insult to the more ‘style conscious’.
After all, some of us have principles...
‘Roll Up! Roll Up!’
If (and only if) you can wear your mens trainers without any offensive socks on show, then you will be able to
take your image a step further (excuse the pun)...
Try donning a pair of cropped trousers (or rolling up the bottoms of your jeans) to draw greater attention to
your trendy pumps! By creating a hem that reveals a small amount of ankle, you will give a tailored silhouette
to your trainers, making them stand out (sorry, another pun) even more!
Shelling Out on the Wrong Clothes...
In the world of stylish footwear, there is only one other crime that is equally heinous to having visible socks...
and this is wearing your mens trainers with a shell-suit. You may find it amusing to think of someone dressed
in this manner, but it really isn’t a laughing matter. Shell-suits were the thing to wear with a pair of trainers at
one time (as unbelievable as this may seem), but thankfully we have now moved on.
If you are ever unfortunate enough to have a brush with anyone wearing this ridiculous type of outfit, then it
can have a genuinely detrimental effect on your day. So always choose your clothes wisely and try to have a
little respect for other people!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Timberland EathKeeper Boots
I wanted to share with you a great new find. Heritage brand Timberland has introduced a new collection of boots this year that are really stylish called EarthKeepers. The EarthKeeper collection are partly made with recycled materials but you wouldn't know if from the looks of them. Finding boots that are well made and will last a long time for a reasonable price (under $200) is challenging these days. Timberland has been making craftsman style boots since the 1950s. My favorite design aspect of these styles by Timberland is the mixing of leather and suede. I have a pair of the EarthKeepers Bethel Buckle Tall Zip Boot in Bitter Chocolate and I love them. The reddish brown is a really unique color and they are so comfortable and sturdy. Check out more of the Timberland EarthKeeper collection here. And the best part is Lucky Magazine and Timberland have offered Fashion Plate readers $20 off their purchase. Shown: Madison Heights Tall Boot $190, Cabot Pull On Tall Boot $200, Bethel Buckle Tall Boot $190, Cabot Biker Boot $140.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
OMG. Wax Stirrup Jeans ARE HAPPENING!
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| ($69.50, Gap) |
Actually, I don't HATE them or anything. They're so deliciously Olivia Newton John in the last scene in "Grease" that I almost appreciate the sentiment. Anyway, like 'em or not, in the words of Radiohead, "this is really happening."
Guys, 1970s Flared Jeans Are SO Coming Back!
AND I'M SCARED!And I know that Tory Burch is going all '70s, and so is Rebecca Taylor, and Etro and Derek Lam -- especially Derek Lam. But I don't know if I can commit!
So, Topshop's got a handful of flared jeans for fall. Thoughts?
I don't know dude. They're just SO Those '70s jeans. And SO '90s. I don't know if I'm ready to wear 1994 all over again.
I'm more tolerant of these jeans as they're less elephant bell, more biz-cashe trouser.
But I am TOTALLY tolerant of these Rebecca Taylor high-waist zip-pocket flare jeans. Hearts!
So, Topshop's got a handful of flared jeans for fall. Thoughts?
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| ($125, Topshop) |
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| ($80, Topshop) |
But I am TOTALLY tolerant of these Rebecca Taylor high-waist zip-pocket flare jeans. Hearts!
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| Rebecca Taylor Spring 2011/ Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com |
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| Derek Lam Spring 2011/Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com |
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Yes to Tuesday, and Yes to Fall!
Oh yes. Today, not only did I buy an awesome Kooba bag for $100, I also bought an awesome lipstick and attended an awesome rock show by the vagenious Marnie Stern. I'm living the good life, people.
Kooba Peyton bag in an unusual but highly versatile dark-green color, $346 online but only $100 in the sample room at the Kooba sale (and who cares if the lining looks like Freddy Kruger had a go at it). It's my new fall bag, and I love it.
After that I stopped by Sephora to kill some time and ended up buying the NARS lipstick in Shrinagar, $24. Berry-tastic. Feels right. Also very fall!
I also applied, but did not purchase, this fantastic dark gray eyeliner: Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil in stormy grey, $19. Making oneself up for the evening at Sephora is a good way to kill 30 minutes, I promise. (I already have this pencil in black gold; may have to supplement soon.)
Finally, Marnie Stern has a new album out today. You should go buy it (at least check out "For Ash"), and if she comes to your town, you should totally go see her play. (She might talk about vaginas a tad too much, but maybe when she comes to your town she will be able to get through more than one song without yapping.)
Kooba Peyton bag in an unusual but highly versatile dark-green color, $346 online but only $100 in the sample room at the Kooba sale (and who cares if the lining looks like Freddy Kruger had a go at it). It's my new fall bag, and I love it.
After that I stopped by Sephora to kill some time and ended up buying the NARS lipstick in Shrinagar, $24. Berry-tastic. Feels right. Also very fall!
I also applied, but did not purchase, this fantastic dark gray eyeliner: Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil in stormy grey, $19. Making oneself up for the evening at Sephora is a good way to kill 30 minutes, I promise. (I already have this pencil in black gold; may have to supplement soon.)
Finally, Marnie Stern has a new album out today. You should go buy it (at least check out "For Ash"), and if she comes to your town, you should totally go see her play. (She might talk about vaginas a tad too much, but maybe when she comes to your town she will be able to get through more than one song without yapping.)
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