Emmys 2009

For a fashionista like myself, the Fall and Winer season is AWARDS FASHION TIME!

This year I wanted to start out with the Emmy's and share my opinions of who was looking fierce on the Red Carpet this year!

I think its fairly easy to tell from my editorial that Mila Kunis in her "vampire blood" red Monique Lhuillier tule dress was by far my favorite! She was criticized for this dress by the E! Fashion Police - but I couldn't disagree more. The length could have been shorter or stayed where its at - Either way - MIla is super petite and can pull of any length. Her hair was nicley swept up and with the curl appeared a bit romantic, which I think goes well with the corset-burlesquish part of the dress. LOVED the shoes and actually wouldn't go with any other choice. Modest earrings and bracelet polish the look by not overwhelming the design - That's an A look!!!

My 2nd favorite was January Jones in a stunning white Atelier Versace. She also mentioned that she does not use a stylist and picked out this amazing gown on her own. I love the fit, the grain, the geometric design - Donatella comes though yet again! Let's face it : Italians DO do it better! Normally with a strapless dress I would go with a necklace to dress the bare body, but in her case the top of the gown does enough. I liked her choice of modest jewelry to really bring all attention to the gown. Good job JJ!!!

On the bottom, I listed remaining gowns that tickled my fancy, but are not as good as the 2 above:

- Lindsay Price in a purple J. Mendel - Plain but so pretty!

- Blake Lively in a RED !!!! hot Versace (May not be THAT appropriate for the Emmys but when do u wear a tasteful, sexy dress if not in your 20s)

- Perrey Reeves in a sleek and shimmery Naeem Khan

- Cat Deeley in a nude Alberta Ferretti (once again Italian !!)

AND Let's not forget my small (head) tribute to Gennifer Goodwin's on-the-go but swanky short bob!


That's my Emmys experience in a nutshell - WHAT WAS YOURS????

Its Fashion Week....Kirk!

I just got this e-mail and couldn't help, but blog about this. I don't think its a big secret that I dislike my "day" job. What can I say - Oracle database systems do not give me a "high" and I don't like making minimum wage while slaving over Media. Who can blame me?

I just got this e-mail from one of my vendors, we'll call them "Bob":

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Hi Mags, some new developments this week as I’m sure you’ve heard on Oracle relationship with HP, re Exadata:

As I’m about midway thru development of the customer piece, any guidance you want to offer. Much of his comments were based around benefits of database machine. Want to head off any challenge later on…

Thanks again,

Bob
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Poor "Bob"! Obviously he knows nothing about me! And this is the reply I want to send...is that wrong? LOL


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Dear Bob,

Thanks so much for the follow up. I actually had NO FRICKEN IDEA. Bob, Don't you know is New York Fashion Week this week.

I mean, everyone knows.

Best,
Mags
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I simply had to! Thanks for Friday humor "Bob!

*Sigh Day-Time Jobs"

I <3 Sawyer

so i'm exploring the Lost website and found this =)

Yes...sometimes I'm a complete dork!



And the man of the hour :P There is nothing sexier than a scruffy long-haired man with a guitar....
I know this has nothing to do with Fashion.Art.Music or California, but I this is my blog and sometimes its OK to change it up!

Oscar Fashion 2009: My take on the Good, the Bad and the plain WTF!

I really enjoy Oscars for the simple reason of not only movies, also Oscar fashion. Here are my pics for this years The Good, The Bad and The WTF.

In my GOOD category selected 3 movie stars, which consistently make my best dressed list on different occasions. First and probably my top choice is Natalie Portman in Rodarte. I was scared when I heard pastels are in this year, but he took my breath away in this lavender dress. Rodarte is now officially on my list of designers to watch in 2009! Next is Angelina Jolie, which these days can do no wrong. She makes me LOVE black! That's all the needs to be said here! Finally, Jennifer Aniston in Valentino. The dress it AMAZING and she looked amazing in it! I have a bead-bias... and Italian one for that matter.


In the next section it seems like I had a vendetta against cream/nude/white colored dresses. Maybe its a vendetta against pale people in them. Either hit the sun or throw some color on your body.
First we have, Evan Rachel Wood in an Elie Saab gown, which is great but looks like something from Elie's Pronovias wedding collection. Possibly... it really is is. The going forward with the wedding theme is Penelope Cruz and SJP. I <3 SJP and DIOR, and I love Penelope probably most of them all, but I've seen both the designer and the actresses do much better in the fashion department. Finally, Anne Hathaway in an amazing Armani Prive chosen by Rachel Zoe... I LOVE the dress and it fits well. Once again .... Anne needs color.... Emerald green maybe? I think colorful jewelry would do this dress justice.


In my WTF section I have the repeat x100 offender : Jessica Biel. I want to personally fire her stylist. I know this is Prada...but let's be honest...Miucca hasn't done anything really amazing since her Venetian collection circa 2004. It's the Oscars, if your dress makes this much of a statement with dimension - PLEASE PUT YOUR HAIR UP! When it comes to Beyonce I am not a hater of curves. Embrace them - just don't do it in a hedious dress that will make you look like you're wrapped in curtains.
As to Miley I am not sure how you go from amazing, red VALENTINO to lil mermaids favorite designer! We know your soul was sold to Disney Miley but really?!? She is young... there is hope!

some days are just left with dot...dot...dot...

So over the past month I've busted my butt to get my foot into the door of the corporate fashion world. Its occupied my mind, my soul and despite the fact that I didn't stress too much about it, I had high expectations. I had interview #4 on Wednesday...and thanks to LA traffic, my dead end job and presentation with some high client VP or some sort and probably simply fate... I WAS LATE!

Yes ladies and gentlemen.... I'm never late and I was...SO I've been CUT. ByeBye! !

SO yesterday was probably one of the worst days in a long time. I even cried... and then contemplated on what the F am I doing with my life. BUT ... in the end I'm f-ing good at this fashion thing... and I'm pretty good at this dead end job of mine that for now just pays the bills... and I'll be good at the next thing I do..

So this is your mid-20s Mags!!.. and its passing you one minute at a time... things can't always be bad and jobs can't alwasy make you feel shitty... after all its just a job.

So I'm starting over. I'm really good at that and what's next? who knows! I'm in LA there is a lot of options. Key is not to look back and move on... and I just did!

Thanks for the opportunity "company X"!

Happy Birthday - always in style!

How do I top this next year?! Trip to Cuba?

Well.... Happy Birthday to me !

FASHION can be selfless!

My 1st fashion memory was sticking a button up my nose when I was 3 and not being able to take it out. You ask why? Because i liked playing with my grams sewing crap. It was my hobby at 3. That's when I fell in love with Fashion.

Over the years I learned to tolerate the fact that fashion is selfish and superficial, but OH IS IT PRETTY!! What can I say you gain some you lose some.

About 2 years ago I became introduced to the selfless, non-superficial side of fashion - TOM's Shoes!!!

Those of you who know me know that I am a huge advocate and own 4 pairs of TOMs myself. YOu maybe also get special notifications encouraging you to buy TOM's yourself. But what exactly is TOM's shoes?

TOM's mission is simple: ONE FOR ONE

What exactly does that mean? Well, "for every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about." (Took this straight from their website. I hope I don't get sued.

The shoes are super comfortable and relatively cheap (avr. 45$). If that is a lot to you just divide by two and pretend you're buying the other pair for someone in need and its only $22.50.

Personally, I have the travel bug and over the years, in Africa, Latin America and even my home Europe, I've seen people in poverty and need of help. I wish I could donate money ... but I am pretty broke so I do what I can and I do it though TOM's shoes. One day I dream of participating in TOM's shoe drops, but right now they are a bit too pricy.

Read up more about Blake Mycoskie, the creator of TOM's and the company, buy a shoe, get involved... go to these sites:

http://www.tomsshoes.com/content.asp?tid=271
http://blakemycoskie.blogspot.com/2009/02/past-few-weeks.html
http://www.tomsshoes.com/content.asp?tid=268
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ8c5QWsCRQ
http://twitter.com/BlakeMycoskie

TOM's RULE!