tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32324538931847773582011-11-27T19:01:33.004-05:00Sway Sway Away!Quirky rambling from the eclectic storage room that is Caitie's frontal lobe.Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-37727190801122014242010-02-11T17:50:00.000-05:002010-02-11T17:50:40.023-05:00Alexander McQueen... March 16th, 1969 - February 11th, 2010So, I just found out that Alexander McQueen, one of my absolute favorite designers, was found dead today. Gregory Katz of Yahoo! News, from whom I heard the bad news, wrote his death was quite possibly a suicide provoked by the "his deep sorrow" he felt "at the death of his mother." He was only 40. He was a visionary, an innovator and a beloved part of the fashion industry. And he was also a man Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-45104364557841841802010-01-31T01:02:00.002-05:002010-01-31T01:05:18.824-05:00New layout, do you like it?Anyway, this isn't really an editorial, but I figured I would give you a little sampling of my favorites from the S/S 10 couture shows so far. Not that I'm there to actually experience the magic, but whatever.
Armani had me singing the theme from Sailor Moon. The lunar motif was pretty, though.
Didn't see to much that I liked from Dior, but this was a nice one. Makes me want to go back into Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-73820786659005040992010-01-30T23:10:00.001-05:002010-01-30T23:10:51.528-05:00Oh, LOOKIE :D
A Touch of Frivolity
Edited by Retro Chick It’s been a long time since pay day and this weeks Links à la Mode brings a touch of much needed frivolity as we crawl into the second month of a new decade. Idiosyncratic Style takes Scooby Doo’s Velma as her style inspiration, Dirty Hems is inspired by dolls houses and Ode to Awe shows off her leopard print nails. Want something for nothing? A few Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-30403771176930379822010-01-23T15:38:00.010-05:002010-01-30T23:10:37.976-05:00It's been hard for me to focus...I love fashion. I love the beauty of the art and the photography and glamor and even the rough, dark cracks underneath the glitsy mask the industry wears. However, I also have a passion for the world and its affairs as well as its people and their welfare. It's a strange dichotomy: loving the personal pleasure I find in fashion and wanting nothing more than to get my hands dirty and help people Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-42697259966765025492010-01-11T22:52:00.002-05:002010-01-11T22:53:51.625-05:00It's only been 11 days, and I'm already loving 2010!Because of these:
From Vogue Germany Feb. 2010: Toni Garm
How beautiful is this? I am in love with that gorgeous dress. I want it. Now. *Hears God's laughter.*
This shoot has such a Great Gatsby feel to it. Luxurious and rich. Caitie approves!
From Numero #109: Abbey Lee Kershaw
Abbey, I love you.
From Russh Australia Jan. 2010: Erin Heatherton and Jacquelyn Jablonski
I'mCaitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-55561679272985626202010-01-06T20:28:00.000-05:002010-01-06T20:28:43.658-05:00I'm sidin' with Mama on this one (but is that really surprising?)Okay, I hate wearing fur. It's horrible, and it's tacky, and it's just... unnecessary. Oh yeah, and it's cruel to the poor animals who die for the soft pelts that cover those Grandma/Spoiled Socialite coats people somehow still seem to like. I just don't get it; granted, I am a vegetarian and an animal right's activist, but... I can't be the only one who feels this way.
But even I'm not into Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-18714769060063672452010-01-02T21:20:00.000-05:002010-01-02T21:20:27.269-05:00Sorry guys, I've been super busy/absent/lame.So here's some penance to hold you over until my next real post, which should be in the next couple of days.
Abbey Lee Kershaw in Vogue Italia Dec. 2009!
Gorgeous. One of my favorite models.
Images courtesy of Modelcouture.
Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-39962906282484075312009-12-25T21:10:00.000-05:002009-12-25T21:10:08.447-05:00SALE! REBAJA! SOLDE! VERKAUF! (And How To Beat 'Em.)
I'd first like to wish a very happy holiday to all of you who have spent the past few weeks fretting about gifts and cards and food and parties and... well, unfortunately weight gain. But now, we can take a collective sigh of relief. Christmas is over, and while the holiday season isn't over just yet, the brunt of the storm is.
And if you're like me and slightly overwhelmed with the kindness ofCaitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-52862394933533934582009-12-19T15:03:00.004-05:002009-12-24T09:16:33.042-05:00Review: Spending the Holiday in Manhattan!
I have a message for the men out there: well, it's December 19th, and if you are still searching for the Perfect Gift for your significant other... well, you have five days. Five. Here's a little suggestion for you: get on it ASAP, unless, of course, you enjoy sleeping on the couch.
But in all seriousness, Christmas is a time to show your deep love and appreciation to those around you who giveCaitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-67049112145038422892009-12-17T23:04:00.000-05:002009-12-17T23:04:12.534-05:00ECOLOGIE: The Art of Fashion Forward Global SustainabilityFrom dictionary.com: E - CO - LOG - Y; noun. "The branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms."
First off, you are probably wondering something along the lines of this: "Gee, Caitie, why are you spelling 'ecology' incorrectly?" And you're right. Obviously, the English word ends with a 'y' as opposed to 'ie.' I Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-53679335641228474962009-12-17T18:43:00.002-05:002009-12-17T18:43:47.668-05:00READ THIS: IFB LOVE!!!
The Countdown Begins
Edited by Dramatis Personae The countdown has begun–not only until the end of the year–but until the end of the first decade in the 21st century. That’s kind of amazing to think about. Styletastic and Sway, Sway, Away! both look at fashion from the Oughts with two distinctly different visions. [the3st] interviews the founder of ModCloth, while Wicked & Whimsy reviews Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-89391626730450241362009-12-16T21:11:00.000-05:002009-12-16T21:11:08.261-05:00... I am obsessed in a bad way.
Are these real people? Really? I just had to ask, because it's just too much.
Image courtesy of Frazer Harrison.Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-24202117715519629332009-12-15T22:19:00.001-05:002009-12-15T22:21:34.476-05:00What The F...ashion? Decade of the Bitchez and HoezWhat happened to mainstream fashion from 2000-2009? Did the retailers go to some retailer conference and then take a lot of acid before smacking each other over the heads with baseball bats (steel not wooden, naturally)? I look through some of the WTF moments in fashion over the past 10 years, and I really just don't know what to say. This collection contains items that rest somewhere in between Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-52253499563910822572009-12-11T23:28:00.000-05:002009-12-11T23:28:19.495-05:00Fierce Miss Freja
I don't have much to say, just wanted to post this glory from the Twin Magazine fall 2009 issue. FREJA BEHA IS A SEXGODDESS.
Oh, new header. I like it.Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-35128161796575487112009-12-10T19:55:00.001-05:002009-12-11T18:08:58.508-05:00Asian-spiration: East Meets Westen I went to Japan in July, my friend Justine and I went sort of crazy in Harajuku. And by sort of, I mean absolutely INSANE. Amazing place, Harajuku, Tokyo is! It's just... alive and youthful and indulgent. I remember a group of girls were in a particular idol (celebrity) store that we happened to be looking around in, and without really any linguistic understanding (to her credit, Justine is Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-39902400870292401132009-12-07T22:28:00.001-05:002009-12-07T22:29:46.448-05:00WHY AM I POOR?Sad girl is sad. But really, wow. So much win is in the Pre-Fall '10 collections. There's a lot of Chinese influence, I noticed, especially in the Chanel line and in that first Versace piece. Anyway, I was a little underwhelmed by a lot of the designers, but there were a few gems to mention:
The entire Chanel collection was awesome, but I chose this one because I just adore it:
By Diane Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-59339088911151172062009-12-05T09:44:00.005-05:002009-12-05T09:46:52.983-05:00Oh No! The Black Sheep of The Family Is On His Way!
No, I'm not talking about Uncle Pete (although we need to get him help before he ruins his life!) Actually, I'm referring to a very, very unfortunate guy by the name of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD wreaks havoc mostly during the winter doldrums, as this writer knows quite well, because the sun decides to stick its middle finger up at us for a couple of months. The lack of sunlight Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-21584666404706915332009-12-03T21:32:00.003-05:002009-12-03T21:33:57.018-05:00Kinga Rajzak - Ten Magazine Winter '09I... am speechless.
Images courtesy of Modelcouture.Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-42363719329964139862009-12-03T18:27:00.005-05:002009-12-03T22:12:42.290-05:00LUXE FOR LESS: Shine On
Unfortunately, a lot of the most beautiful nightlife clothing and accessories are WAY, WAY out of my budget. But this isn't to say that there aren't wonderful and far less expensive options out there. In the first edition of Luxe for Less, I will examine one of the latest trends (shine, sparkle and sequin) and provide several wonderful pieces all under $100.During the holiday season, you go to Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-19856594082585697742009-12-01T21:20:00.001-05:002009-12-01T21:26:02.598-05:00ETSY BROWSING LEADS TO HEARTBREAK.Just... just look at these beautiful little finds. Someone buy them so I can live vicariously through you!
Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-72643923178749722212009-12-01T16:08:00.010-05:002009-12-01T18:22:55.626-05:00It's World AIDS Day. So What Are You Going to Do?Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Most of you have heard of it. I'm sure some of you even know someone who has been infected with HIV, if you yourself do not have the disease. AIDS gets a lot of attention from the media, and especially the fashion world. It is December 1st, and an estimated 144 people in the United States alone will contract HIV today. 144. In 24 hours. That's 6 an hour, and Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-3736041581503327862009-11-30T22:37:00.004-05:002009-12-03T19:18:05.586-05:00Links à la Mode: Cyber Monday Teams Up With Godzilla in Attack on Population......or, something like that.
Even if Cyber Monday, the much loved day after Thanksgiving weekend, hasn't unleashed crazy powerful monsters of mass destruction on the world, the Internet has still been quite a buzz with every emotion from excitement to unadulterated and rabid fervor over decent, although not particularly remarkable, sales held by all sorts of brands.
I, for one, took advantage ofCaitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-37085123124516495822009-11-29T16:11:00.009-05:002009-12-01T17:45:04.736-05:0011 She's Got It-iest IconsI've got quite a fascination with celebrity culture. It's just something that intrigues me: the idea that a society can focus so narrowly on glossy aspects of an individual without having a clue as to what that person eats for dinner (or vomits in the bathroom), does in his or her spare time, listens to on the radio, etc. What we see in US Weekly and People reflects very little of celebrities' Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-20589629757952908052009-11-26T15:33:00.004-05:002009-12-01T18:07:26.332-05:00Shades of ThanksgivingMy favorite selection of photos so far. Wearing: Silence + Noise velvet dress, black tights, White House/Black Market sweater, Etienne Aigner boots, assortment of jewelry.
But in other news, today is Thanksgiving in the United States, and well, many of you will be snarfing away on some delicious turkey. (I won't because I'm a vegetarian, but my house will be full of people Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-85386021328826044172009-11-26T10:30:00.003-05:002009-11-26T17:00:16.890-05:00TANYA! OH TANYA! And on a more serious note...Tanya Dziahileva. I am in love with her.
These photographs are just stunning. I mean, the color is gorgeous. The clothing is gorgeous. The model is gorgeous. I'm going to go on thesaurus.com and find some synonyms. Hang on for a sec.
... ... ...
Synonyms:
attractive, beaut, bright, brilliant, centerfold, colorful, dazzling, delightful, dream, drop-dead, easy on the Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-32791470395003000592009-11-25T18:56:00.002-05:002009-11-25T22:34:58.494-05:00Coco Rocha. Is. A. Goddess.Just... just watch this while I change my Depends.
I am such a huge fan of hers, and I swear, I will be the first in line when it comes time to buy some Rocha regalia.Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-42401499191849228642009-11-25T12:20:00.004-05:002009-11-25T12:36:54.410-05:00Went thrifting in Hockessin...For those of you who live in or near Delaware, go to Designer Consigner ASAP! They sell some incredible things! I got a perennial in my wardrobe, my vintage brown suede Prada purse, there a long time ago. But this has become one of my favorite stops. And today, with $70 in hand, I searched for a cool dress...
... and found instead these:
I ended up spending $28 on an orange (pleather- don'tCaitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-86711928230062573642009-11-24T23:44:00.001-05:002009-11-24T23:44:42.118-05:00Madame Obama, vous êtes une beauté!
How gorgeous is she?? In Indian-American designer Naeem Khan, Michelle Obama and the man she's married to (oh yeah, he's the president of the United States, right?) hosted a curry dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur. But I'm not here to talk politics (even though I love the First Family and would gladly give up hours to ramble about them.)
I love that Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-65629701902940464492009-11-24T19:00:00.008-05:002009-11-25T00:52:03.491-05:00After spending all day editing the school newspaper, I get to come home and blog.
Quite tired. But then I fall onto my bed in my comfy Silence + Noise sweater and see my favorite pair of heels lying on my carpet and inspiration strikes my frontal lobe with the force of Zeus (or maybe at least Dionysis- aha! a joke for all of you Grecian mythology buffs out there.)
And then I disregard the fact that my stomach is bloating from the coffee I drank earlier and pull on my blue Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232453893184777358.post-89872791128947055402009-11-23T19:39:00.001-05:002009-11-24T23:13:30.485-05:00Hola! Wie gehts? Es geht mir sehr, sehr gut. Pretty. I dig.
Can I has some sparkles, nao?
Hello, dearies! I'm your lovable, fugable Caitie, and I come bearing gifts (in the form of Maria Carla Boscono in some stunning Armani, see right!)
This dress is sexy, no? I’m really into sequins (and so is the great big fashion world, apparently) but I have to say one thing before the rest of the globe Caitiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809517514291912801noreply@blogger.com0