sew naughty.

Pamela Anderson is the new 'it-girl' for Vivienne Westwood. Surprisingly enough, she doesn't exude SEX and looks quite classically vintage for the ads. Not bad.. 

I wish I lived in Europe where these raunchy videos can be seen on the t.v. Being an extreme liberal, I hate the FDA. 

But check out Calvin Klein's commercial - http://www.wwd.com/video/?vid=9357449001%20

and PETA's commercial - http://www.peta.org/content/standalone/VeggieLove/Default.aspx

And you might want to make sure you're the only one in your room. ha ha. 

sew knew it!

When Angelina Jolie walked the red carpet at the SAG Awards, I knew something was strange about her dress! And NYMAG just proved my observation right! Apparently, Mrs. Jolie-Pitt wore her Max Azira dress backwards.. not on accident, but on purpose. She claimed she wanted to make the dress "more blouson." The dress did show off her awesome tattoos, and draped her body beautifully in royal blue.. but I'd love to see Angelina in something different, something more VAVOOM, but stickin with her vintage flowy silhouette. I'd love to see her in these Elie Saab Couture dresses which is her style, but spiced with some Hollywood glam.

so 'extreme'

What planet is Lady Gaga from? Apparently, she's from her own..and thus, dresses accordingly. 

"A girl's got to use what she's given and I'm not going to make a guy  drool the way a Britney video does.. So I take it to extremes. I don't say I dress sexily on stage - what I do is so extreme. It's meant to make guys think: 'I don't know if this is sexy or just weird.'"

"If I decide to make a coat red in the show, it's not just red. I think: is it communist red? Is it cherry cordial? Is it ruby red? Or is it apple red? Or the big red balloon red? I mean there's like so many fucking different kinds of red. And so you have to say, well, what are we trying to say in this scene? Is it happy red? Or is it sad red? Is it a lace red? Or a leather red? Or a wool red? It's like there are so many components to making a show and making art, and my school taught me how to think that way."

Ok, soo she's a little eccentric, but I do commend her for her own style and 'thought process.'  And she does make most of her outfits by hand... She kind of reminds me of Madonna.. but in latex.. wearing the most outrageous but righteous shades possible. Pretty intriguing. She's one of those people I'd love to meet and just observe.. and pick her brain.

Well, at the end of the day 'just dance.' Who gives a fuck what you're wearing.. or what you're on. =)

sew sick and tired, palin & simple.

Ok, as if Sarah Palin hasn't already embarrassed  and tainted the real world, she is now crossing the line in the fashion world with her cheap pair of Naughty Monkey shoes that were just auctioned off for about $2,000. Apparently, the unknown eBay bidder who claims to be her niece and is going to throw in autographs and even a fuckin sharpie she's used to sign things. ARE YOU SERIOUS! It's not known where that 2,000 dollars is going, but I'm pretty sure, without a doubt, it's not going to a charity.. it's going in Palin's pocket. I mean, isn't she desperately seeking a 20 million dollar book deal? This dumb lady is trying to make bank. I am surprised though she did give back all $180,000 worth of designer outfits to the RNC office in D.C. HOWEVER, not surprising one bit, they are still sitting in trash bags.. trash bags? TRASH BAGS? Valentino, Elie Tahari, Escada are sitting in trash bags, like leaves or yesterday's garbage. Ha, obviously no hurry to auction them off for charities. Bottom line, this lady is erking me to the max.. as if I wasn't already upset that she rocked a poor little ferret around her neck at a speech. I'm over her. She had her fame, now it's time for her to crawl back in that igloo she came out of it. 

sew hmmm...

Gareth Pugh debuted his Fall 2009 Collection this week, and it's quite interesting to say the least. I know I hated on him in my previous blog about him bringing back the two-tones, but I actually like this.. this all black, gothic looks with straight lines and amazingly tailored leather jackets. Look closely.. the patterns are deep and so intricate. This collection really gives off an almost Matrix feel, but taken to the next level with a hint of grunge and layer. Out of all the menswear Fall collections, I'm really liking Mr. Gareth's the best. His collection is a borderline "technical masterpiece." And there's word he might become the head designer for Dior? Hmmm.. But again, I'm lovin the head accessories! A lot of designers seem to really be going for dark colors with a spice of goth? One could ask, is the recession being reflected in designs now, or is fashion just finally catching up with my taste and style? ha ha :)

Oh, on the total opposite end of the spectrum, I just learned today that Stella McCartney uses only organic cotton and fibers in her collections. She's my hero. 

sew paper mache?

Chanel just debuted it's 2009 Spring Couture Collection. Chanel, of course, is all about straight lines, tailored looks, and clean silhouettes. I love the ivory/white and flowers with the sheer/shiny fabric.. looks so dainty and just pretty. And I really liked how some odd pieces were included along with black, like spice, to make it interesting. 

Believe it or not, all of the crazy headdresses were made from office paper by hairdresser Katsuya Kamo. He used only 2 packets of 11 x 17 office paper and with seven helpers, it took them 3 weeks to make every one of those intricate pieces. 

Side note - a lot of designers are really incorporating accessories, like hats. I love it!

One poor model took a tumble during the show..a couture show! how embarrassing.. but the heels were pretty freakin high. Everyone will forget Alexandra Tomlinson..

sew couture.

Now this is what I'm talking about!! Christian Dior has unbelievably left me speechless. I'm totally blown away with his Spring 2009 Couture Collection. From the hats to the dresses to the patterns and fabric.. OH MY GOD. Reminds me of medieval costume.. oh, I'm in love. Before I die, I will own a Dior couture dress. 

So, the other night I had a dream, as cheesy as it may sound... but I'm assuming I died. I have no idea how I died, but I did. And my dream started while I was floating up to heaven (thank god, right).. in this giant bubble (like the rhapsody commercial) through all these clouds with sunshine and butterflies all around me. It felt so real; total out of body experience. Well, all of a sudden I was at these golden gates.. and I opened them.. and there was my grandma and Jesus standing right there. I then started to cry and just walked to Jesus and he just hugged me and said, "Stacy.. its okay. Its going to be okay." Then I woke up. =) As cheesy as it may sound, for once in my life, I felt completely at peace at that very moment. I've never felt so calm in my entire life. And I just gently went back to sleep. HOWEVER, I was thinking.. what was I wearing.. and honestly, I don't think I was wearing anything!! How tragic! So ok, getting to the point here, I want to die and thus meet Jesus, or Satan, haha you never know, in a fuckin DIOR COUTURE DRESS!! I will not die or be buried alone.. someone will be on me and my feet. Going in the will! 

Anyway, check out his line! You'll fall in love with the low/high dresses!

Fashion with a capital F.