The Boy Done Wrong Again

Dear Sienna,
We've all had our ups and downs with you. Mostly downs. Back in the boho era, you were queen of prarie skirts and gilets, and you rocked them out, even though sometimes you looked like a Romanian gypsy, and eventually it became really played out. Then you started to think that you actually were Edie Sedgwick, instead of just playing her in a poorly directed movie featuring terrible acting and costume design. For a brief moment it was cool, but you went a little overboard with it, wearing ugly clothes, becoming too much of a trend whore, and frankly, a little creepy. Recently, you've seemed to clean up a little, going medieval-chic in Marchesa for the Golden Globes, or sporting simple, breezy dresses. No matter what, you've almost always had interesting outfits, and quite the style evolution, and aside from the fact that you're only famous in the USA for fucking Jude Law and having some semblance of a sense of style, I (sort of) respect you for that.
Alas, what I'm about to show you is unacceptable. Not only are you wearing a fur shirt, and not only are you wearing no pants, and instead just extremely strange briefs, and not only are your shoes completely passé, but most importantly, this is a regression. Yes, I realize that you were at a party for the Factory Girl movie, but isn't this all a little last year? I honestly thought that you had moved on, to greener pastures. The tights, the fuzzy shirt, the ankle boots, the no-pants look...it's just so bizarre. Also, your jacket is fur-lined, and it's extremely tasteless to wear more than one fur piece in most situations, particularly when you're in Los Angeles. Really, what made you think that this looked good?
(picture from Faded Youth)
Please seek counseling with Emmanuelle Alt.
Love, Eliza

Behind the Sun

The rest of the Jil Sander SS07 campaign that I love so much. Featuring Johanna Jonsson, Johanna Stickland, and Clement Chabernaud as shot by Willy Vanderperre. Stark and modern, yet there's something very illuminating about them. Love it.

Alligator Mine

I've been a fan of Henry Cuir's puzzle bags for a while now, and I recently came across the same style, but in a rich, chocolate brown crocodile. Yes. It's luxe, it's texturized, it's unique, and it's well-made. It's almost ugly, but in a very interesting way. If I had a spare $4,500, I would most definitely pick one up at Barneys.

Rough Gem

I need more jewelry.
Mark Davis' Bakelite with 18K gold, aquamarine, green tourmaline, iolite, and rhodolite bangle, $8900, at Barneys.


Ileana Makri's pavé diamond and 18K white gold polar bear necklace, $3500, at Barneys.


Lena Wald's 18K white gold screw and stud earrings, $58 and $92 for one, respectively, at Aloha Rag.


Lucifer Vir Honestus' Quercus Moonstone ring made of 18K rose gold with moonstone and diamonds, $5,600, at Barneys.

Violently Happy

All the Holes In the Walls

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Toxic Girl

Other SS07 shows featured intense, dramatic eyes, and hair swept up from the face.
The curled updos and black eyeliner at Yves Saint Laurent were dramatic and ladylike, in an almost slutty sort of way.


Dries Van Noten's thickly winged eyeliner and sporty headbands were sleek, bold, and modern.


Narciso Rodriguez also featured winged eyeliner and black headbands, but the eyes at this show were metallic and lighter, giving the look an '80s vibe.


The cat-eye makeup and low side ponytails at Behnaz Sarafpour were the epitome of beatnik chic (that is, if beatniks actually dressed like how we stereotype them).


Rodarte had interestingly winged, inverted eyeliner, which added a new dimension of interest against the otherwise bare faces and nondescript messy buns.

Pictures from style.com

Little Girl

For spring/summer makeup and hair trends, the softly pretty, slightly (or maybe a little more than slightly) whimsical look is always in.
The soft metallic eyes at Chanel, combined with a rosy, natural lip and a soft, low ponytail were the perfect combination of innocence and flash.


The full peach pouts and slightly glittery taupe eyeshadow at Derek Lam looked dainty and healthy.


Louis Vuitton's natural lips, silver eyeshadow, and extensive, floral hair frippery made for pretty frivolity.


The mix of big bouffants, a little eyeliner, and both blush and lipgloss of a rosy hue meant '50s-style wholesomeness at Oscar de la Renta.

Pictures from style.com

There's Too Much Love

The Absence Of God

Halos, stained glass, angel wings, nuns' habits, pierced hearts worthy of martyrs, and yes, a few crosses. Religion was hot hot hot at Jean Paul Gaultier Couture SS07, and he pulled most of it off wonderfully. JPG always does variety very well, and this show was no exceptino. Some of it was quite wearable -- the little black frocks, the flowing goddess dresses. Other pieces -- namely the dresses with attached habits and the stained glass-effect gown -- are best saved for the photoshoots. Although the inspiration was rather obvious, and sometimes it wasn't carried out with the best of taste, this show was a nice break from all the main spring themes of flowers, robots, and the Orient. However, I'm slightly confused as to what JPG's actual message about religion was. Is it that people may look saintly, but that image can hide an inner sinner (oooh, rhymes)? Or is it that beauty is goodness, and that's what our salvation is? Or maybe it's that he just wanted to shake things up by making a burlesque star wear a halo and a cross, but he didn't realize it's been done, and that it may look pretty, but there isn't any real meaning behind it? Oh well, the clothes are pretty for the most part.
Special sacrilege gift: If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian...click.
The divine was either sleek, chic, and subversive, or beautiful, frothy, embellished, and worthy of fairy tales.

The evil was either trashy, unflattering, or in the case of that pink dress, just awkward.

Pictures from style.com and elle.com

Electric Relaxation

For some reason, models tend to have innate, carefree, cool style. Maybe it's because they're generally gorgeous, and they know how to make clothes look good, or maybe it's because they get tons of beautiful, free clothes. Or maybe being in the fashion industry, they learn how to mix and match their garments and accessories in a way that seems totally fresh and cutting edge. Of course, not all models have great style, and some can just rely on the skinny jeans and ballet flats combo to look good. But here are a few whose style I really appreciate.
Irina: The ultimate.

Freja: Tomboy cool, with a hipster edge.

Lesly: We do not see enough of this girl, but I love love love this picture. The dark lip with the loose layers is divine.

Agnyess: Sometimes I think she tries too hard, and she may be a little too 80s for my taste, but she still looks good, so oh well.

Lia: is a goddess.

Lisa: Her style is normally kind of boring, but this dress is absolutely lovely.

Cecilia: I love the combination of the ankle strap wedges and the cropped jeans. It's so chic and classic cool.

Iekeline: Just like with Agnyess, sometimes I think it's just too much, but c'mon, she wears tutus. It can't be that bad.

Julia: I adore these modified overalls because they fit well, and they are too overbearing, while still maintaining the whimsical quality of overalls. I love the simplicity of them with the plain black shirt and the hot Balenciaga heels (although I know she didn't show up wearing them, it looks too good to ignore it).


And also, I hate Lindsay Ellingson. Not only do I think she's horribly unattractive, but I haven't found her to be a talented model, and just look at this. Look. What the fuck is she wearing? An off the shoulder sweatshirt with buckles and some random tattoo-style print, combined with a pink wifebeater? You're in the fashion industry, Lindsay. That demands some professionalism in your attire. It is not okay to dress like a twelve year old who shops at Wal-Mart. Bitch.


Pictures from style.com and Getty Images.