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My
project begins with multiple, "Fashion Do" photos that have been
handed off to me by a fashion diva.
I ask myself. Do these even apply to the Pacific Northwest?
Are we on target? I think to myself. Do we let the
grey and cold dictate our fashion? I'm talking about the long oversized
wooly sweaters, fuzzy fleece pullovers, and the ill-fitted jeans
that we so love. Do we sell out to department store pressures, and
a buyer who mixes and matches our seasonal attire, whose bottom
line on fashion is a profit margin and the available parking in
their three-car garage home? I shudder. Such thoughts run
random in my mind. I think some more. This is how I see it. Northwest
fashion is everything from high-fashion faux fur, to Merrill slip-ons
with white gym socks. You get the picture, you know the look. If
you don't, just look around and ask yourself, "What is fashion?"
And "Is anyone wearing it in my neighborhood?" 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.
This is the first edition of Kouture Korner - a fashion opinion through les Egoistes. Brought to you by someone who cares, who gives a damn, dedicated to Seattle. So here goes nothing. Click here for print version. |
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White - Memorial Day is May 27th. Should you? Or not? You decide. Who cares anyway? Strut your white hot stuff-be the first. Here's some ways it can work: The shirt or the dress. Cotton, cotton/nylon, stretch cotton, linen, shantung silk and leather (my personal favorite). French cuffed, embroidered, striped voile, ruffles, tuxedo. Feminine, commands attention, gives off the confident vibe. Good for work. Strappy white sandals that MUST have rattan or cork accents. Mmmm nice. Brown sandals with white accents. Flip flops and thong types that add an air of "I don't care," definitely attract attention. J.Crew and Old Navy affordable enough to buy a few colors to match all your moods. Embroidered white shoes, if you can find them. Very hot. Handbags should be a cotton twill or straw, and if you are going to do leather, keep it real clean, simple and spendy. There is nothing more annoying than a cheap white bag. You know, the kind of bag material that begins to smell right before it starts to melt in the sun. Barf. A white pant and/or suit are great if you have the guts. We know everyone did it at the Oscar's; Emmy's etc. a couple of years ago but it's still hot. Want a designer version with the designer tag, Carol McClellan's stretch white leather - designed to fit. (206.956.8484). If you just want to do a white pant with a white shirt, definitely go with a fresh macramé belt. Check out any fashion magazine from January through April and you will figure out the macramé thing. Think about your shoes when coordinating, but don't get too hung up on it with white-after all it's white. Best bet, go with a denim bag and throw a denim blazer over the white. Good luck.
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Belts - A very important accessory. Belts-the bigger the belt, the closer to God. Brown shoes. Yes they are back and hot. Wedge, strappy, mules with stiletto heels, pointy, skinny squares, open toe, and kitten heels. The scoop on wearing brown is to go with the chocolate we all invested in three years ago with a bohemian or vintage twist. The ying of chocolate is camel. Camel bag, camel shoes, camel pants (yes, yes), cropped or wide-leg, camel skirts-but pay close attention to the details, camel has a way of getting boring. Think more ruffles, fringe, strings, sexy boots and lace-up barely there tanks that take a second look to see if they're really there. Oh yes, we can't forget a pair of big sunglasses absolutely required with this brown look. Give it the respect it deserves. Bridal - We can't talk spring without mentioning bridal, since we have to do it, we want to talk about the bridal corset. Andrew Dyrdahl is the corset darling. Seattle's best kept secret is out. OUT I say. If you are going down the aisle or flying to Vegas, get one of these delicious beauties tailored to fit you body. Whether you want a traditional silk-jacquard corset or a sculpted leather piece, your corset will be hand-crafted in the old-world tradition with couture style. The best part - you determine how much or how little you want to be cinched up. Never thought you would look good in one? Just try it. Oh yeah, leave you favorite push up bra at home. (206.226.3739) |
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Anything western is sexy and modernized. Don't go Debra
Winger/Urban Cowboy. (Although she did look hot). Think low-riding
denim bottoms with a lacy vintage blouse paired and a pair of
worn-in stiletto boots finished off with a western-inspired belt.
Check out Mikal Winn belts from LA. Rumor has it that Jo Lo, and
Britney did. Don't forget a big agate necklace, Ellen Morrow
style (206.652.2296). Hell yeah. *
Feeling playful. Let's unite and rip up our t-shirts together.
This look is hot and a blast. Check out Kelly Osbourne's one-sleeve
tee. Even better, go into your old boxes and find t-shirts from
junior high. You're missing the fun boat if you don't. This trend
is not going to last much longer before the mall rats catch on.
But, we have yet to see it on an episode of Friends, so we may
have this trend a little longer. I'm not giving them much credit,
right? I doubt there are many who will disagree. And those that
do, are probably not interested in what I have to say. Whatever.
Onward. |
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