Sunday, January 31, 2010

You are Invited to a Tea Party

This season, the fashion world is going ‘mad’ preparing its closets to conform to Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland movie, which releases in March. Everyone from Vogue magazine to a random man on the street are dressing up up up in a whimsical manner, of course. Since Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is one of my favorite books, I cannot wait for Tim Burton’s theatrical spin on this age-old classic.

To be in sync with the world around us, I suggest, we pump our wardrobes up a notch this season; we should aim to go from drab to fab.

And when the caterpillar calmly asks, “Who are you?" you do have the right to sayI can't explain myself, I'm afraid, Sir, because I'm not myself you see.” Be daring, be somebody you always wanted to be.

But before you do so, understand which character you want to channel, because there are so many characters, and their styles are polar opposites.

For the day, be true to your inner Alice by wearing your best Little Blue dress, or you can channel your inner Queen of Hearts by being dominating-ly dressed in hearts, and by screaming “Off with his head,” over and over again. Just don’t blame me when you are sent to rehab for being mentally unstable.

You could also wear your perfect Chanel sailor stripes to be the new Tweedle 'something,' with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.

However, for the night, I suggest you vamp it up, by taking inspiration from the warrior lookalike's. Instead, you can also wear a virgin white dress and contrast it with starkly red lipstick to resemble the White Queen.

All in all, dress Tim Burton 'appropriately' so that you can be the belle of the ball or rather of the Mad Hatters tea party.

On the other hand, if you want to be a mere spectator in the Mad Hatters tea party, then wear acidic colors that scream ‘mad’. Don’t worry you will get your own place card, and the clocks will stop at tea-time. 


Diane Von Furstenberg- Josun strapless mini dress



Forever 21- Gazette Drawstring Dress


Zac Posen- Angelica crepe-jersey gown


Herve Leger- V-neck bandage dress


Elizabeth and James- Origami oversized T-shirt


Thread Social- Silk-organza asymmetric dress


BESS- Stretch leather dress


Anna Sui- Heart-print silk tank dress


Marchesa- Asymmetric silk and wool-blend dress


Adam- Ruby silk-chiffon skirt


TIBI- Silk print playsuit


Rachel Gilbert- Coco silk-chiffon dress


Camilla and Marc- Georgette stretch-jersey bodysuit


Paul and Jor Sister- Breton jersey dress


Marc Jacobs- Asymmetric draped lamé dress


Kara by Kara Ross- 14-karat gold-plated watch necklace


See by Chloe- Tassel-detail leather moccasins


Diane Von Furstenberg- Bariloche shirt dress


Forever 21- Floral Cocktail Dress


Notte by Marchesa- Plissé taffeta dress


Antik Batik- Walice sequined evening gown


Derek Lam- Twist-front crepe de Chine blouse


Stella McCartney- Cotton-blend jacquard playsuit


Moschino Cheap and Chic- Bow front crepe shift


Herve Leger


Rachel Gilbert- Imogen beaded dress


RM by Roland Mouret- Aphrodite twist-detail dress


Alice + Olivia- Silk-blend twisted halter dress


American Apparel


Rosa Cha- Printed cotton shorts


Temperly London- Mini Agnelli studded dress


Zac Posen- Printed silk-blend dress


Valentino- Swarovski crystal keyring


Camilla and Marc- Cinder corset dress


Jason Wu- Silk-faille bow peplum dress


RM by Roland Mouret- Isa dress

My favorite pieces:


Michael Kors- Stretch-wool asymmetric zip dress

This dress defines Alice. 


Nicholas Kirkwood for Printemps

Wear your Alice in Wonderland inspired outfit; bring out the tea as this time nobody will mock you for being too English, and meet me in Wonderland. 









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