Alejandro! 1969-2010

I write this blog with a tremndous amount of sadness. This morning Alexander McQueen, a fashion mentor dear to my heart, was found dead in his apartment London. It was suicide by asphyxiation. How dark and poetic at the same time.

It is always sad when someone so talented and young leaves us way too early. In case of McQueen this is especially hard on me because people like him inspire my own creativity and drive me to do what I really love in life.

To many of you who do not know McQueen on a deep artistic level like I do, you will know him for this - LADY GaGa. Yes ladies and gentlemen, Lady Gaga would never be so Gaga without the help of Alexander. Her 10 inch alien-like shoes, her performance costumes and her award gowns and outfits - it was all his genius putting it together and her pulling it off outside of the runway.

I composed a quick collage of my favorite McQueen moments. I <3 you Alexander and you will be missed :(

I Love California

I recently celebrated my 27th Birthday by organizing a Laguna Beach bonfire...Yes just like Kristen and Steven on the show. DUH!

It was the most amazing day and I was able to take some amazing photos. I now have a pretty hefty collection and I thought it be nice if I shared my amateur photography skills (digital and 35mm film)

This is why I live here :)

SAGs 2010 - Is that you again Kate?

I refuse to sound like a broken record so this will be brief. I don't think I need to say much about Kate Hudson in the white Pucci at the SAG Awards. Lust look for yourself.

PS Ladies-This back = HOTTTTTTTTT! Yoga, everyone, we must all do more yoga!



As, always there are the 2nd BESTs. This time Anna Paquin Leads again in Alexander McQueen. Followed by Marion Cotillard in Elie Saab. (She's flawless because she's European... Just sayn' ;) We're hot people). Finally, we have Diane Kruger in a piece that resembles a dress Michelle Williams wore to the Oscars in 2006.

2010 Golden Globe Best Dressed - FINALLY!!!

I admit, I am a bit delayed because its been a few days, but here it finally is: My Golden Globes 2010 Best Dressed !!

So it probably won't be a huge shocker to anyone who knows me, but I fined Kate Hudson ....FOR FLAWLESS EXECUTION!!! Yes.. Kate does it again. This time, celebrating the success of NINE, Kate makes her presence know on the Red Carpet with a very architectural Marchesa dress.... not to mention the HOT SHOES, chandelier earrings and perfectly swept hair (with a bit of an architectural touch may I add).

I feel like on the 6th day (before they rested) Fashion Gods created Kate, flawless muse of all good fashion. Thank you fashion Gods!


I do want to give credit to few other best dressed of the night, especially Anna Paquin. This was a very memorable night for her, in my opinion, because she has not really made that many memorable fashion statements and this one really says "I'M HERE and I'm HOT". Good job Anna! TRUE BLooD Rules... and now so do you!

2010 : The year of Oxfords

This week I feel like I've been on a mission. Well.... let's back track. This all started in a bathroom stall at work (YES). For the past week I've been meeting the same girl in the bathroom and of course me, being me, I noticed and fell in love with her Oxfords. Since then I though more about Oxfords than one person should ever think about a pair of shoes in a year. I Thought about their origin and definition. After all, I've been IN LOVE with the new lace-up TOMS. They look like Oxfords... are they tho?

So here it is (according to wikipedia.com):

An Oxford shoe is a style of leather shoe with enclosed lacing. Oxford shoes are traditionally constructed of leather and were historically rather plain. The shoes originally appeared in Scotland and Ireland (WOOHOO), where they are occasionally called Balmorals. The design of the shoe is often plain, but may include some small ornamentation or perforations.
The meaning of the terms Oxford and Balmoral vary geographically; in the U.S., Balmoral is synonymous with Oxford; elsewhere, especially in Britain, the Balmoral is a particular type of Oxford where there are no seams (apart from the toe cap) descending to the welt, a style particularly common on boots.

Rather a long definition, but I think I've reached some clarity. I've done my research and found some of my fave Oxfords available out there. And YES - my TOMS are oxfords too. Now which ones to get?

To end my bathroom story... today I saw her again and actually asked where she got her shoes. They were Bakers - who would have known! I love complimenting people on their fashion if well deserved. Maybe next time I should ask her bout her name :)

"Jimmy Ugg" OR "Ugg Choo"

No, no. This is not a joke. The "sex symbol" shoe of the fashion industry and the snuggly, furry surfing shoe are joining forces to create feet magic.... or feet disaster. We know well that either brand separately can do no wrong. If I could, I would live in Uggs. I probably own 6 pairs. Jimmy Choo...well I'd live in them too, but I probably would have to sit most of the time, because let's face it, most heels are made for walking for only 2-4 hours. More so than anything, at the moment Choo's are more of an investment than something easily attainable by little old me. Either way, Choo = greatness!

So what will this collaboration bring to the fashion scene?
Will it be a success?
Should we expect some furry 5" stilettos?
OR sheep, surf shoes on heels? (which would resemble the Timberland on heels trend circa 2002 - yuck)

Only time will tell. The products will retail from $595 to $795 (Ouch), BUT I am super excited to see the final product!

Here is a snapshot of my UggChoo vision.... hehe :)

Free Praha

Free People AKA Maggie's clothing Mecca! I love that company, their marketing, blog and lately...their catalogue that comes on monthly basis. I think that Free People is a company that really has their sh*t together. They understand importance of digital advertising and social media and have become GREAT at it. They integrate different aspects such as music, books, travel and celebrity into their digital advertising making it (in my opinion at least) pretty epic for our times.

Although I'm praising FP on many levels here, I really just wanted to talk about their newest catalogue. WHY? Because I'm European and I have a certain "Euro Bias" for my homeland and January (the month of my birth may I add) catalogue was shot in its entirety in PRAHA!!!!!!!!!! Yes, the old Czechoslowacja where my gramps used to buy my fave Mary Jane sneakers during his work trips (White with blue/white/and red flag).

Although, I've never been to Prague precisely I know its beautiful and seeing this catalogue made me excited for my June trip with Vicks. I've included few images from the catalogue to share with you, as well as a post from the Free People blog and pictures of the city.

Its an amazing place. Look it up. Study it. I think if you try its really easy to fall in love with a place without ever setting a foot there.... (at least for now)... so Fall in love <3

And do check out the Free People blog. Its a good read for any fashionista, book or music lover or anyone who's looking for something cool and different on the w.w.w.

BLOG Link to "Why Prague" topic:
http://blog.freepeople.com/2010/01/why-prague//?cm_mmc=facebookwall-_-Q42009-_-100112_Blog-_-Praguecatinfo

Free People January Praha Catalogue Online:
http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/category.contentNoLeftNav/categoryID/5f9a46e0-4561-4359-a2ce-cbfc47065455?cm_re=100111_fp_homepage-_-shopcatalog-_-ecatalog

PRAHA - I"ll see you in June!! And Free People...I'll probably see you this weekend :P