Zara Kids

 I am seriously loving Zara's December lookbook for their kid's collection. I want to be these kids.

Check out more of the lookbook HERE.

Brands to Watch: Bark Decor

There are some real hidden gems buried within Etsy, all you need is a little shove in the right direction. I'm really loving the designs over at Bark Decor.

Reasons To Love It:

1. Sophisticated color palette with neutral tones to match everything.

2. Each piece is hand printed and made-in-America.

3. The artwork is absolutely stunning.

4. Reasonably priced. You can get shittier, similar stuff from the  Anthropologie/Urban Outfitters menace for about $40 more.

5. Support small businesses and artists!

So head on over. You can get shirts, bottoms, pillows and even jewelery! I'll take one of everything.

Bark Decor

Daft Punk Makes the PR Rounds

Random Access Memories has heralded in a new era of Daft Punk. The music is different, the collaborations are new, and the duo has been making way more appearances in the media. Just check out these fashion forward photo shoots they have been a part of.

"Random Access Memories" by Daft Punk

Photographer: Maciek Kobielski, Models: Daft Punk

Publication: Obsession May 2013

 The Influencers Daft Punk

Photographer: Pierpaolo Ferrari, Models: Daft Punk

Publication: L'Uomo Vogue July-August 2013

 

Cool Licks

Photographer: Matthias Clamer, Models: Daft Punk

Publication: Q Magazine August 2013

 Secret Stars

Photographer: Craig McDean, Models: Daft Punk and Karlie Kloss

Publication: Vogue US August 2013

 

Digital Love

Photographer: Mathieu César, Models: Daft Punk and Milla Jovovich

Publication: CR Fashion Book August 2013

True Kings of Westeros

Publication: Someone's clever photo manipulation

I'm totally on board with this. Keep em' coming!!!!

You know what really grinds my gears: Bubble Necklaces

These necklaces seriously infuriate me. They weren't even ok when they were first introduced on J.Crew before they became "trendy" and replicas started popping out of everyone's asses like pieces of shit. Ugly, pastel, plastic pieces of shit. You think you're all cute because you added a pop of color to your outfit, but really you look like a fool drowning in a sea of hideous dangling circles. It's just a bunch of plastic balls hooked onto a gold chain in the ugliest arrangement I've ever seen. Maybe I should just make a necklace out of pieces of shit that's been spray painted turquoise and attach it to a gold chain because then it would look exactly like this one.

This was the original description of the necklace on J.Crew's website:

"We brought it back: the defining J.Crew statement necklace (it's an icon) in 18k gold electroplated brass with hand-set resin cabochons and beads"

I don't care that it's 18k gold ELECTROPLATED brass, or that it has HAND-SET resin CABOCHONS and beads. I don't care about how many fancy words you try and use to describe this necklace of yours. It's hideous. The fact that you even considered it to be "an icon" makes me want to want to strangle you with your own bubble necklace and shove those hand-set resin cabochons and beads down your throat until you choke and die on your so called "statement necklace". Oh it makes a statement alright. A statement that says "I think colorful plastic balls sprawled over my boobs make me look so chic! OMG I'm such a fashionista because it looks like I bought this from J.Crew for $150 when really this is just a knock off version from Etsy." I hope you asphyxiate on those beads in your sleep.

It would make me so happy if I got strangled today!

Summer is Coming

It's time to bust out the air conditioning and tank tops because winter is ending. So if you're looking for some new items to add to your wardrobe...then what better place to look for inspiration than from Game of Thrones!?

The Summer Shopping Guide:

Represent Your Favorite Game of Thrones House

Advance Warning: If you're a guy, sorry.

Jaime does GQ

Just had to share this GQ editorial starring Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau). I'm so used to seeing him dirty and grungy in tons of armor...but this denim look is a happy alternative.

See the rest of the shoot at GQ! Just dapper as hell.

COUNTDOWN TO GAME OF THRONES SEASON 3. (It is actually going to be the BEST season because it is based on the BEST book. I can't contain my excitement)

M.I.A. + KENZO

Stream the mixtape that served as the soundtrack for yesterday's Kenzo show here:

http://www.matangimixtape.com/

Hereros Fashion a la Deutschland

If there is one thing I love in the world, it is a great juxtaposition. Photographer Jim Naughten's Hereros series is a great juxtaposition. The series looks at the Hereros tribe of Namibia, a beautiful desert country, and their unique traditional fashions.

A mixture of 19th century traditional German clothing, German soldier uniforms, and traditions native to the area, the Hereros fashion definitely stands out. And there are some really great silhouettes.
Read more about the series (it's really interesting) and see the rest of the series

 

 

(c) All Photos Jim Naughten

The photos are on exhibit at the Klompching Gallery in Brooklyn from March 14-May 4.

Source: Jim Naughten's Website
 

15 Days to Halloween: HIGH FASHION GOES HALLOWEEN

Last year I did a Costume idea countdown and I think I'll do one again this year. (I'm starting it 15 days late but that's okay.)

1. ZORRO or a BDSM Missionary from 1850s Mexico.

inspired by HUBBA HUBBA Hermes Spring 2011

2. A Greek aka the CORRECT way to make use of pillow cases and bed sheets when imitating a Toga

inspired by Elie Saab Spring 2011

3. Flapper. Let me say that this is a very popular costume and if you are going to do it, take it all the way a la this image. Important characteristics to maintain in your flapper costume: Implied nudity (it works because being a whoor is also a part of Halloween for the 14-30 crowd) because flappers were risque, stunning hair and stunning make up.

a la Louis Vuitton Spring 2011

4. Homeless or Little Red Riding Hood's whoor Grandmother. The bra/bustier is imperative if you are going for the whoor look.

inspired by Kenzo Spring 2011

5. Eve after she ate the apple and was ~evil~. This can actually be done with a clever use of panty hose, glue/sewing, and cloth flowers from Michael's.

inspired by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Spring 2011 RIP I'll never forget you! :(

6. John Galliano. To get a John Galliano look you mix 1/2 Salvador Dali with 1/4 Prince and 1/4 The Dwarf Ringmaster at the Circus. Mix in a shaker then serve over ice. Garnish with confetti you carry in a jug around your waist.

Inspired by John Galliano?

Jeremy Scott does Bacon. Remains ~*~So MeAtY~*~

    

Atleast, I think that's supposed to be bacon.

He also chanels his INNER GAGA

    

Nike rainboots?

Nike's lifestyle brand, Nike Sportswear, has created a line of waterproof boots titled Storm Warrior Hi. They drop sometime this summer. I have a feeling that these are going to be quite popular, seeing as how people love to get their Nike on. Personally, I think I'll just stick to my Hunter boots. via FRESHNESS

Star Wars streetwear

JUMP for more Star Wars fashion awesomeness

Headpiece, CODPIECE

2 of Lady GaGa's EXTRAVAGANT (read: Stunning) headpieces are on sale to the general public. And I say general, but I really mean the part of the public that could burn roughly 1 million dollars just for fireplace warmth...every day for the month of December.....and STILL be rich as hell:

Hair lips on your head for £8,000 ($12000) featured in the Bad Romance Video

Halos around your head for £30,000 ($45000) featured in V Magazine editorial

I don't know about you but I love it when clothes cost the same as a small BMW.