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I’m thirsty for a sweet frothy daiquiri or a chilly margarita with a fine tequila. Something to cool me down…Something to look forward to and get me ready for the Spring and Summer months ahead. Are you ready? Let’s get started... Spring 2003 The term "Déjà vu" comes to mind. There’s not a lot of new silhouettes to report. More of the same only with a new twist on fit, color and fabrications. Not a lot of risk in the name of fashion these days...certainly not when we are all hanging onto our wallets or standing in the unemployment line. Am I alone out there? I’d say seventy five percent of my artist [tech and creative] friends are with me, but if you’re lucky enough to be within the working class, may I help you spend some cash? The usual disclaimers apply-all opinions are subjective and we could be, but will not be, accountable to anyone else's opinion but our own. |
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Here’s
the latest on happening trends with retro influence. Candies
type slides...Utilitarian bottoms, fitted or slouchy...Flat
front short shorts in khaki colors... Glamour
Puss Report - As
I was getting ready to go out the other night I had one of those
occasional freak-out fests where everything in my entire closet
I either hated or looked completely moronic when placed on my body.
Does that ever happen to you? I know it does! The
real question here is...why? I mean, we spent a long time building
up our wardrobe however vast or streamlined it may be. What is it
in our brain that suddenly decides we look like a member of the
bovine species in everything we own, that is everything except our
fav pair of jeans. When in doubt, I always reach for blue jeans.
They're comfy and look fabulous if you have the right cut, dressed
up or down. Whether I wear them with Pumas or pearls, I always feel
comfortable and sexy. With my newfound love and admiration of my
denim duds I decided to hit the town in search of something new,
I can't wear these Seven jeans forever! These days, I'm constantly looking for something in the $50 and under range, just so I don't feel as guilty. I found some great choices at Old Navy and Target. Both stores had many different colors and cuts. The only downside I've found to shopping at Target is that they don't have a large selection of sizes. They always have really large sizes and mini ones but worth it to check out and can get lucky. Speaking of lucky, another shop that has great jeans is the Lucky Brand Jeans store. They don't necessarily fall in to the under $50 category but they have many styles and fit well and are definitely under $100. It really isn't too crazy to spend this much considering how much use you'll get out of them. I certainly do. Who knows? Maybe they'll be your new "old stand-bys" and save the day...My pick this round...Paper Denim & Cloth at Nordstrom for the fit and unique styling. |
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HAIR
FOR NOW SMELLIN'
GOOD SAY FELLAS… You're breaking my heart out there...skinny button down shirts, skinny ties, long leggy denim, fresh sneaks and a good hair cut...just about does it for me. Boots with buckles or that lace up are making a comeback. Either pointy or square toes are sexy. Check out Frankie, Metro, Barney’s and Marios. Skip the department stores. Keep them polished enough to eat off of or scruffy like the floor of the Mecca. Loose fit denim that hug loose at the hips or fitted, fitted, fitted. Both looks require a great belt and both looks work. Splurge on this item. The belt is as important as your shoes. Top off this look with a weathered vintage tee. Chunky watches or bracelets are yummy on the wrist. Vintage looking metal or rubber bands. Hair is a bit longer on top with color as important as it is for the gals. Thick, hooded sweatshirts are worn under jackets. The fitted sport jacket, over a tee and denim is a dressy alternative. Old school is new again... Guest Editorial ~ KK has had amazing response to the frank yet still right on conversations we have about fashion. We have been hearing from you. From time to time, we want to add your commentary on fashion. Here’s a commentary on an issue that comes to our attention daily Excuse
me, can someone please tell me how to get to Fashion Land?
I can't seem to find it...Have you ever been to Fashion Land? I
haven't either. I'm talking about the island where every woman stands
at least 6 feet tall with a rail-thin 105-pound frame, perfect B
cup-size breasts and at least a 38' inseam.
I
suppose my beef with the fashion industry is two-fold: I want a
good fit and I want style in the pieces that I buy. I also want
these pieces to be appropriate to my lifestyle. I must share that,
with no luck, I've attempted to contact some of my favorite clothing
designers with my plea. Shoshanna Lonstein does
a pretty good job with her line. Most of her stuff actually comes
very close in fit, but doesn't quite make the cut for my lifestyle.
What I really need is for her to accelerate into a mid-30s, hip
and also career-oriented line NOW. Until that happens,
does anyone have any suggestions for me? |
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(cont'd
from previous column)
As a perfectly average-sized consumer, not to mention in the prime consumer (translation: money to spend) demographic, this is infuriating. Shopping has become a tedious and frustrating chore. As a sucker for a cute little top I want to be able to wear them. Shouldn't the designers of these cute little tops want me to be able to BUY them without first having my curves surgically removed? Unless it's sluttily skin-tight, I'm hard-pressed to find a shirt in this town that doesn't make me look at least 7 months pregnant without the help of Kwon, my master tailor. Kwon is brilliant! She knows exactly where to add that snap to keep my blouses from gaping open in between the buttons and she can slice & dice any tent-sized blouse I throw in her direction and transform it into a flattering, perhaps even waist-accentuating garment. I worship Kwon, but her services are not free in case you were wondering---and shouldn't it be the designer's job to get it right in the first place anyway? So when did the industry standard for an inseam become 64 inches? Can someone please call Donna Karan and tell her that not all size 10 or 12 women are 6'7" tall?! Please? And while you've got her on the line, why don't you let her know that just because someone who wears size 8 pants doesn't have a 65-inch waist. You might also point out to her that, along this same line, a top needn't morph quite so disproportionately by the time it reaches size L, or God forbid size XL. Seriously, am I really a true size XL? There are much larger women walking the streets than I. What sizes are they wearing? Where do they shop? Where do they live? Certainly not in Fashion Land. So who are these freakin' fit models anyway? Are they real? Do they really exist? I’ve lost sleep pondering these questions and I'm sure others are out there, too, wondering just how they can get their clothes to look as good as they did on the mannequin in the store. Is everyone in the industry on crack when they continue to cut and design the clothing this way year after year despite the realities of an average human woman’s body? If so, hand over the crack pipe and free me from my misery. I'm not freakishly shapeless and I know I'm among the majority ranks labeled average in size. I'm willing to pay high prices for well-made pieces, though I wish it wasn't always necessary. I can't imagine I'm alone in fantasizing about a good fit. I repeat, any suggestions? Still not sure? Make an appointment with a les Egosites stylist/personal shopper. They can work it with any budget for the look that is RIGHT FOR YOU. For more information, e-mail info@lesegoistes.com More...Economic and Political Stress Relief [we can’t get this topic off our minds]
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You can reach elle s. at elles@lesegoistes.com Kouture Korner Winter/Holiday 02 Check out the Spring/Summer 2002 Kouture Korner! ©2003
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