What a Girl Wants

 
   Faceless Boy on the left is a great example of how dressing fashionably does not necessarily negate your manhood. Now don't get me wrong, I think it's fabulous and all seeing guys with nicer legs that I have, rocking short shorts, capes, head scarves, and the like. That shit takes courage, and I applaud them (and secretly weep) for looking better in a skirt than I do. For me though, these men are ethereal creatures; they are flighty and fantastical, nice to look at, but they don't do anything for me in terms of appealing to my "I would like to jump your bones" senses.
 
    F.B., as he shall be known for the remainder of this ramble, has got it down. Broken down into elementary pieces, he is all man, class, and convention:

sportscoat-check
button-up shirt-check
tie-check
pocket square-check
nice watch-check

   Great, traditional maleness of the outfit is all accounted for. Next, the style element. Add in a tartan weave to the jacket, a contrasting yet harmonious Norwegian print for the tie and F.B. has mastered the mix of prints. The denim shirt is a nice substitute to its dressier cousin that not only begets a more laid-back look, but introduces character and an All-American lax that brings the style and colour play together. Finish off with some clunky arm bands (for the sake of the male psyche, we shall refrain from deeming it jewellery) and F.B.'s look is complete; testosterone intact, and all over desirability increased ten fold.

    There is a 'rule' out there that I have quoted int the past that states that  it should take 15 min to tell a man is well dressed, and I do think that it was correct at some point in this ever-changing world. However, in these days where the rules of dress have been completely deconstructed, it's nice to see a man who knows how to maintain the foundations of formality (some of us out there, whether we deny it or not, still dig that charming gallantry shit), yet is also able to create a style with character and intrigue. Us girls like a sense of pique and mystery in our men, and a great style is an easy way to reel 'em in before even having to utter that oh-so cultivated pick-up line.

End.

Snapshot via Tommy Ton x Style.com

Fungi Girls - Velvet Days

Horse Play

    I'm not the plunging neckline kinda gal (I don't really posses the prerequisites if you know what I mean), but a plunging backline? Sign me up. I am absolutely head over heels for this backwards look. There's enough skin showing to make it sexy, yet enough sweater to make it casual and down to earth. The rocking horse pendant accents the line, and coupled with the delicate pale chiffon of the skirt, infuses the look with enchantment and charm. Officially added to my To-Wear list.

Via Stockholm Streetstyle

I Want the Mountain View

1-Brion Nuda Rosch. 2-Pedro Lourenço Pre-Fall 12. 3- Barbara and Michael Leisgen

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Before the Fall: Givenchy



  

    In these days where stock markets around the world are precariously perched on the edge of peril, the fashion world is left wobbling on the brink between two distinct movements. Some Pre-Fall collection sects showed a push for versatile and safe go-tos to offer the panicked masses a sense of security in their wardrobes. On the other end of the spectrum were those of the school of thought that, hey, if you're going to dole it out, it might as well be to something fantastic and fresh.

     A Givenchy woman "wants a strong look for pre-fall; it's no different than the runway collections", stated Mr.Tisci.

     Can you tell which team Givenchy is playing for? Really, I don't think anyone expected anything else from a strong-willed and imaginative talent such as Riccardo Tisci. And you know what? We love him for fulfilling our presumptions; any true coveteur of fashion would, regardless of how tightly our Chanel woven chains are wound.

What Givenchy lacked in frugality of style, was made up for in signature utilitarian structure. Jackets were re-inforced with camelhair fabric lining to provide precision in shape.

1970s French equestrian style inspired an intriguing new silhouette for a pant. I love how he cut them enough to hint, but not enough to transform the streets into a horseback riding convention.

The boots were of Tisci's most barefaced avowals to the League of Dissidents of the Safe.



Army greens and twig jewellery.

A familiar luxe fabric.

A familiar face.

    For full coverage of Givenchy's Pre-Fall collection, see here.

IVC Shopping for the Fashion Elite

    Whether you're desperately searching for diversion from dismal Sunday downpour (like myself), or  in search of a laugh between relaxing sunny day lazings, check out Vogue Italia's latest stunt; IVC shopping for the fashion elite.

Huh?

    Shot by Steven Meisel, the cover story editorial of Vogue Italia's January issue is a delightful play on QVC; the TV programs we have all come to associate with corny music, toothy smiles, and swooping hand gestures. Featured on the program this evening? S/S 12 collections of such "simply FA-bulous" designers as Alexander McQueen, Prada, Versace, and "much more!"

    Trust me, the backstage video is worth a few laughs, no matter how dismal the weather may be outside.