Flashback: Donyale Luna

I just came across some gorgeous photos of supermodel Donyale Luna. For those of you not familiar with her, she was the first African American model to grace the cover of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar in the 60's.She died in the late 70's from a drug overdose.
I love these pictures because they are black and white, and you can't see Luna's signature blue contact lenses, which give her this scary look IMO. Don't you feel that these pic could be in any 2008 issue of Vogue and still be relevant to current trends? The last pic is of Donyale with the blue contacts, so you'd know what I mean.

Hot Ad: Galliano Fine jewelry

The new Gallliano fine jewelry campaign is steamy (in a tasteful artsy way). I never been a big Galliano jewelry fan, but I have a feeling that this is about to change.

Trend Alert: Ripped tights

Well this one comes at no surprise. It is the logical step after the ripped denim trend we witnessed midyear. Below are photos from Alexander Wang's show!

Daily Style Inspiration: Erin Wasson

In case you haven't noticed already. I am a bit obsessed with Erin Wasson..I think she has impeccable style. Erin is pictured here at a Burberry store reopening. Just in case some of you may wondering who her jeans are by. They're Topshop.

Shoe Maddness

To all of you shoe-fanatics out there. Resurrection vintage is featuring shoes from Marcia Beger's personal collection. According to Resurrection, fashion devotee Marcia left behind thousands of shoes and clothes that have never been worn before! Resurrection is selling tons of Louboutins, Alaia, Helmut Lang, and YSL..Most shoes are 50%. I called the store to inquire about a CL Rolando pump and was told that one person purchased all the Rolandos (there were about 6 pairs). I forgot to mention that most shoes are sizes 38-38.5.

So to all of you fellow fashion addicts I say: Get your Louboutins and CARPE DIEM, because you never know what life has in store for us.

Designer Obsession: LIMI feu

I'm always looking for talented "not-so-mainstream" designers. LIMI feu is definatley on top of my list right now. Her designs are androgynous and architectural yet simple, they kind of remind me of Ann Demeulmeester plus Rock & Roll. It comes at no surprise that Limi is the daughter of Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto. I'm drooling over these oversized drop croth pants, but I can't get past the hefty price tag of $1,212. Damn labor is so expensive in Japan!

Stay tuned!

I know I've been M.I.A as of late, but I took some time off over Thanksgiving to go on vacation and now that I'm back I'm busy with school. I will be back to regular posting by the end of the week.

Vogue Germany-December 2008

I absolutly adored Julia Stegner's flamenco-inspired spread in the December issue of Vogue Germany. so I though I'd share with you some of my favorite photographs/looks from this editorial.

Vogue Italia: Enchanted Garden

This editorial is in the November issue of Italian Vogue..I love everything about this spread. The concept is simple, but the execution is very creative and that's what makes it so great! I can't get myself to stop looking at the pictures..a true work of art!

Over the knee boots at Rick Owens

Sample sale alert: Mike and Chris!

If you're like me and you can't seem to get enough of Mike & Chris ultra comfy hoodies and butter soft leather jackets..Well now there is one more reason for us to love the label even more. They are holding a sample sale in NYC this week! I always knew aout their sample sales in LA but never in NYC.I believe this is a first ladies...ugh and gents!

When: Tomorrow and Friday, 10am - 7pm; Saturday, 10am - 3pm
Where: 447 West 36th Street, 5th Floor
What to expect: Leathers $200 - $600, Fleece $20 - $160, Tops $20 - $120, Bottoms $30 - $140, Dresses $30 - $200, Purses $150 - $430.

What I'm craving right now

Over the knee boots (pictured below:Halson Misa boots $1995 at Net-a-porter)
Lace leggings (pictured below: Kova &T lace leggings $110 at shopbop)
Dirty worn in look denim shorts (pictured below: Alexander Wang baggy denim shorts $285 at shopbop)
Combat boots (pictured below: vintage studded boots $388 at free people)

Coup de coeur: Erin Wasson's spread in I-D

Thought I'd share another of my favorite editorials. I love this spread for two reasons: 1- Erin Wasson 2-Erin Wasson.
This was in the October 08 issue of I-D magazine.

An oldie but a goodie: Fur is dead

Here's one of my favorite editorials featuring Raquel Zimmerman. It's from Paris Vogue August 08 issue. Photographed by Mario Testino.

Who said pants can't be fun?

I never imagined I'd say this, but I'm really liking the jodhpur/harem pants trend going on right now..I thought Doo. Ri Chung showcased this trend very well in her Spring 09 ready-to-wear show.