Eclectic Corset

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Just in Time for Jackets

Imagine sipping a cup of simmering hot cocoa, with those tiny marshmallows melting on your tongue, while you sit seductively, wearing your amazing new jacket from Balmain, just in time for Christmas sales to begin. Hail October! Hail October!

I believe that October is the perfect time to invest in a jacket, with Fashion week just over, and a whole new season to delve in. As a result, I am extremely excited to wear my jacket, in Dreamland, as Chennai experiences summer all year round. On the contrary, I will let you in on my jacket fantasy.

The ideal jacket exudes fierce chic, but drapes sensuously around your body; just like these.

Marc By Marc Jacobs

Sequined merino cardigan

Yves Saint Laurent

Tailored crepe jacket

Asos

Denim Blazer

Simon Wang

Metallic Puff Shoulder Jacket

Marc By Marc Jacobs

Jasmine bow-front jacquard jacket

Forever 21

Faux leather Jacket

Asos

Studded Power Shoulder Jacket

Smythe

Linen boyfriend blazer

Balmain

Leather motorcycle jacket

Julien Macdonald

Gem-embellished suede jacket

Forever 21

French Terry Cropped Jacket

Warehouse

Pretty Chunky Wool Mix Tweed

Balmain

Cotton-blend tuxedo jacket

Donna Karan

Stretch gabardine belted blazer

Alice Palmer

Sharp Shoulder Knitted Jacket

Rick Owens

Blister leather biker jacket

Chloe'

Double-breasted blazer

Sonia Rykiel

Sequined Blazer

Alexander Wang

Rivet-trim wool-blend jacket

Moschino Cheap and Cheap

Pleated crepe jacket

MCQ

Tweed faux-wrap jacket

All in all, remember, as much as you lust after your boyfriends "actual" blazer, do not wear it. Now, we don't want you looking like you are wearing an oversize mammoth like potato bag. Instead, just steal it and get it tailored. After, be sure not to blame the housekeeper. We do not want a messy house, do we?

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Christian V Siriano

What happens when the Sahara desert, and the Nile River intermingle with high couture; you get Christian V Siriano. You may remember him as the ruling king from Project Runway Season 4.

I believe that he is the new designer on the block, although packed with of experience, as he has interned with Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen.

His clothes take my breath away. Every time I see his clothes I experience this heavenly, tingling feeling, that travels all the way from my toes, till my head, just like what I encounter when I sink my teeth into Charbonnel et Walker chocolates. Now who can beat that?

Siriano’s clothes are totally "fierce." So, it's a shame he doesn't retail in India.

He began designing at the young age of 13, which forces me to run to my room, in comfortable Converse, and get a book and a pencil, to try and design clothes. Who knows, maybe somebody, I can be the ‘new designer on the block.’ One hour, and fifteen minutes later, I decide to stick with writing.

I am saving up to buy one of his immaculately "fierce" dresses. All my money will go in my piggy bank, labelled "Fierce Money."

My favorite piece from his Autumn/Winter collection 2009

Other key pieces form his Autumn/Winter collection 2009

Beautiful, thought provoking craftsmanship, and flawless, impeccable designs, with a hint of "fierceness" define Christian V Siriano.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Jeggings

Jeans+Leggings=Jeggings

Every time I go shopping, I can never find the ideal pair of skinny jeans, because there is always something that throws me off. Most of the time, they are too wide at the ankle, as the smallest ones have a 12 inch opening. All in all, the skinny jeans were never "skinny" enough. Till now, I had to make do with what I had. When I was really desperate, I also used double tape to make sure it "stuck" to my ankle.

But then, one magical day, I walked into a shop and I found these new kind of skinny jeans. It was like somebody was reading my mind. Basically, they were leggings made of denim. So I ran to try them on, and "Voila" they fit and felt like second skin. It hugs all the right curves, and instantly made my legs look more toned, making them look fabulous. I had Gisele's legs only with a pair of Jeggings.

I suggest that you buy at least, one in grey, black, and blue. But don't only stop there.

Marc By Marc Jacobs

Jersey jean pants

Stella McCartney

Skinny biker jeans

Citizens Of Humanity

Stretch denim stirrup leggings

Asos

Kate Mid Blue Vapour Jegging

Vero Moda

Button Top Denim Jean Leggings

Asos

Kate Summer Jeggings

I am obsessed, I wear mine with everything. Every time I wear them, I feel like Cinderella, if she ever wore jeans, that is.

You should too.

Jenny Humphrey

Just like all of you, I am a Gossip Girl addict too. It gives me my dose of fashion and drama for the week, and keeps me wanting more and more every single time, that I download it without missing a beat.

This is one show where every character has a distinct style of dressing, that complements their role. You can connect Blair Waldorf to bows and headbands, something that inspired designers such as Zac Posen to create a whole line, Blair Waldorf style, head bands and all. Serena Van Der Woodsen walks around wearing Matthew Williamson, defining hippie-chic, her hair teased to go with it. But nevertheless, the character who really caught my eye is Jenny Humphrey. She transformed from little-miss-goody-two-shoes in Season 1 to I-have-a-distinct-style-without-caring-what-people-think-of-me-and-I-am-going-to-continue-doing-my-thing. She went from Golden candy girl, to rocker chic. In fact, Jenny Humphrey A.K.A Taylor Momsen has her own rock band in real life, so it is no surprise that she dresses like being in one too. Moreover, when magazines asked her about why she changed her look on set she said that she just started dressing like herself, actually.

As a result, I decided to pick out pieces to help you incorporate her look in your everyday style.

Taylor Momsen and Ed Westwick in Season 3