E Bay Bay

{refinery 29 & ebay}

"The perfect shade of vintage-y caramel", à la Alexander Wang S/S2010
STARTING BID? $84.99 CHECK IT OUT HERE

M by MJ

{all of our marc bags @ rachels}

...the Spring/Summer 2010 show is starting as we speak. Are we ready?

Backstage At Alexander Wang

{fashionsquad}

They got it all / They've got all the things I thought I wanted / (...) And I feel like taking off / Let me be your Supernova

GGGB Quotables #4: Make Lemonade

"It’s like when you squeeze a lemon too hard, you run out of juice. Me, I have plenty of juice."

— Carine Roitfeld, on why you shouldn’t work so hard when you’re young and officially justifying my desire to have 3 1/2 months of summer (I dropped my spring course).

Kristian Aadnevik

{knighttcat}

just how incredibly amazing are these?
every. single. one. of. them.

The Secret's Out

{refinery29}

Vogue Russia, May 2009 issue

Back Again

PHOTO AND SOURCE: FASHIONISING

Aritzia S/S 09 Fashion Show

I still love my job.


GSM photobooths posted in the Backroom with:
ML, LS, LZ, MT, JK, me, CF (Oh hi, District Merchandise Manager) and RN (Oh hey, District Sales Manager)

Picture Me: A Models Diary

Wow, speechless. I'm a sucker for independent, unbeknownst films like these. Often times they are much, much better at portraying the truth than a big Hollywood picture released to theatres.



If you're in New York, you can catch this film (and 6 others) at the GenArt Film Festival.




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EDIT: The GenArt Film Festival was April 1-7.

GGGB 4sks #4: Can You Tell The Difference?

One of these is the Alexander Wang Alexis fringe boot, and the other is the F21 knockoff.









Answer: The photo on the right is the real one.


$755 vs. $35?

NYC 09: Malo

New S/S09 love: light blue.

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RE: MILAN 09, DSquared2

Oh jk, I guess they did use Berry's too! Didn't spot that guy.


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MILAN 09: DSquared2

After seeing and loving coverage of the Men's Fall 2009 RTW collection posted a while back (by IYBC), I have to admit that I have been anxiously waiting for this show. Now, here it is, a mere month later; and I'm sorry but holy shit it was worth the wait. They exceeded my expectations to infinity and beyond (did I just quote Buzz Lightyear lol). But anyways, Dean and Dan Caten as you know already I'm sure are impeccable when it comes to fusing formal and casual, and leave it to them to acessorize their girls with none other than Starbucks venti lattes and Mochaccinos mocha frappuccinos, Us Weekly gossip magazines, and iPhones (surprising, I thought they would've used Berry's). If that is not the epitome of what girls want to look like, or what girls are really "Ready-To-Wear" and be seen in (think Paparazzi), then I don't know what is. I apologize in advance for posting pretty much the whole collection and for my sporadic critiques to come, I seriously lost sleep thinking of this and am just too excited. Introducing: DSquared², in a different perspective.

I know I always say this, but that blazer with electric blue lining (more of that color to come) is perfect. The trench coat is amazing with its oversized collar and sleeves, it reminds me of the Paper Bag Princess, gone trendy. Suede booties with socks, so cute. A suit vest overtop of a denim vest!? Crazy. Sweatpants are no longer sweatpants when they're purple and paired with badass heels dressed with chains. Oh my gosh, there are just so many layers I can't even handle it. It's like you're supposed to undress them and take one piece off and they'd still have an amazing outfit put together...


I grouped these photos and called it "Jackets"; the red velvet blazer, the brown leather jackets, oh and a little denim one too, peeking from under there! I just want to cuddle with my boyf in that checkered scarf, looks so big and soft. And after that, I just want to wear my boyf's jeans and cuff them, too. The tribal bangles and the fiery feathers on the dress quietly scream LV, but are still so fierce!


...speaking of Tribal!!! Well, more like Jungle, but you know what I mean.


Unfortunately not in love with the actual clothes on these girls, but please pay more attention to their amazing accessories. In looove with the colored gloooves.


Told you there was more electric blue coming, my new favorite color probably. In the Men's collection it was bow ties with leather jackets, vests over hoodies, tuxedo jackets and denim; but for the Ladies? Gorgeous gowns paired with an everyday black bag, a trucker hat and belted, and a bomber topped off with a wool scarf.
Now if only studying for an ACCT midterm were as easy as going crazy over a Milan runway show...PHOTOS VIA STYLE.COM

NYC 09: Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto

No need to post full coverage on this collection, but I just wanted to post these cute-ass kidlets rocking Y-3's first ever kids apparel. Loving the multicultural couples, btw haha.





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LONDON 09: Twenty8Twelve

The Miller sisters (Savannah and Sienna) debuted their collection this week in London and I have to say that I did not see this coming from them! I love the clothes. Contrary to some of my other runway posts, this is a collection that I would actually and could actually wear; the pieces are practical (yay, Runway2Realway) and equally all would be definite style staples. Truly what RTW is all about. Introducing: Twenty8Twelve.
Love the texture in the tights, probably the perfect long blazer; slouchy beanies; the 3rd look altogether is just an amazing combination between badass/comfy/formal; and the classic one-shoulder black dress.


Grunge meets Glam: the padded-shoulder T-shirt (OK Balmain), spray-on stretch jeans; opaque w/ sheer mesh cutouts dress and bodysuit (OK Alexander Wang); and the ultimate investment, the leather jacket. Looks that I may not be able to pull off here, but still love.


I've always been into the Pretty Tough look. Top two ^

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NYC 09: Anna Sui

If this collection isn't taking you on an adventure to 19th century Paris, I don't know what will (other than a time machine or the ghost of Christmas past). The inspiration comes from what are called the grandes horizontales. Not knowing what they were, after a couple of Google searches and article readings I am amazed at how well she actually captured this lifestyle into her RTW collection. They were the femmes galantes and demimondaines of Paris: mistresses I guess, for lack of use of the parisian terms today. These women were on the fringes of respectable society because they were supported by wealthy lovers. Everyday wear for them? Velvet, soutache trim, floral prints, kickass headdresses and boots...

SPOTTED: Lil J, front row!

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Backstage Givenchy Boys

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In Search for Studs

Maybe it's my inner junior high tomboy making a comeback, but seriously I still think studs are badass. Of course I would never go all out like Rihanna, and I probably could never afford the studded shoes that graced the Balmain runway (although there are great Zara, Aldo and Bebe K-O's, haha); but that's the reality of Runway VS. Realway. In order to rock em' tastefully, I've come up with these Top 3 that I would love to wear in Realway:

i) Sharp Pyramid Stud pendant by Alex and Chloe

ii) Triple cream Python Studded cuff by Made Her Think

iii) Studded Chuck Taylor high tops by Converse (for the boyf)

Looks Can Be Deceiving

This is Christophe Decarnin:

Who is this kooky-looking guy? He is the mind-blowing GENIUS behind the amazing collection that is Balmain's S/S 2009 RTW. He may not look like a million bucks, but damn his collection does. I would probably die if I got to wear one of his pieces. I would probably DIE!!! <3

Colorful bandage-wrap dresses:


Sequin-smothered sheaths:




Teeny tutus, in B&W:



Gooooorrgeous gowns:




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