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Entry: Jun 20, 2008 @ 9:30am
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 20, 2008 4:18PM
Thank you Vivienne! After watching that shameless two and half hour commercial all my friends and I could do was talk about how embarrassed Vivienne Westwood must feel to have her name associated with such garbage.
Entry: Jun 20, 2008 @ 11:57am
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 20, 2008 4:28PM
doesn't that bag remind anyone of the Tom Ford era Spring 2003 YSL Nadja bag?
http://jozworld.club.fr/imageview.php?x=imagesHD/YSL/ysl_christy-T_002.jpg
Entry: Louboutin or Not to Louboutin
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 27, 2008 2:39PM
Honestly as much as those red soles are lovely and amazing I don't think they are worth it. Pointy-toed stilettos are coming back in style anyway. If it was like 2 years ago I would totally have said go for it, but I feel like everyone is getting a little Louboutin fatigue from all the overexposure.
I say take the money you saved up and buy 2 or 3 really great pieces. Right now high end designer stores are in sale mode and you can probably find something a little more unique and individual that will show of your personal style more than a red sole.
Entry: "Like, They're Kind of a Trend"
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 27, 2008 3:56PM
No bra/sheer bra/perky nips peeking through is totally a trend. But exposed breast with areola and everything flashing the world is quite another thing. I had a pool party last year and a girl showed up in a flesh colored American Apparel Bikini Top. Once she jumped in the pool there was really no point to her even wearing a bathing suite, you could see everything (and I mean everything). I hate on her, but at the same time I was awestruck at how much confidence she had. But then again who wouldn't be confident if they were a skinny hipster girl with perky boobs?
I say if you have the body and the confidence to flash some perky nips go for it. But if you are a more modest type forgo the American Apparel.
Entry: I Need More Photos!
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 27, 2008 4:31PM
If you want pictures to start building your portfolio:
Get on websites like http://www.modelmayhem.com/ and craigslist. Check out the photography/art schools in your area. Photography students usually can't get girls from agencies unless they are super good and have connections so they are always on the hunt for models (or model sized girls) to shoot.
If you want to get signed to an agency go to as many agencies as you can and try to get picked up.
Don't under any circumstances spend money for people to take your picture. Honestly you don't need a portfolio to get signed. Agencies will take polaroids of you. Once you’re signed they will send you out on test shoots so you can start building your portfolio.
Entry: Jun 27, 2008 @ 2:45pm
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 27, 2008 4:46PM
Not into the model or the clothes or the concept. Those are some nice pictures of a graveyard though (minus the girl).
Entry: Jun 27, 2008 @ 4:23pm
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 27, 2008 4:50PM
Ooooh! I got this one!
Karen Elson and Angela Lindvall
Entry: Jun 30, 2008 @ 3:00pm
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 30, 2008 3:29PM
I love it!
That pose and ensemble she rocks at the end is my new favorite party look.
Entry: Streetwalker: Roller Derby Darling
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 30, 2008 3:32PM
That romper is beyond adorable. and it really does fit her well.
Entry: Going Bananas for Vintage
posted by DivaDelux
Jul 13, 2008 5:11AM
i'm glad BR is finnaly doing it right. when they're bad they're horrid, (see the last 3 years, but when they're good they fabulous!)
Entry: Jul 11, 2008 @ 4:15pm
posted by DivaDelux
Jul 13, 2008 5:12AM
My first guess was Harrods, but obviously it's Selfridges. Hey, i was still on track with a London department store. You can buy a lion at Harrods!
Entry: Jul 22, 2008 @ 2:22pm
posted by DivaDelux
Jul 23, 2008 5:37PM
gotta agree with the comment @1:23am it is way overstyled
i get what they were going for, i love glam rock and velvet goldmine, but this was just poorly executed. if not for the great hair and make-up i would be shouting amateur.
Entry: Aug 01, 2008 @ 12:29pm
posted by DivaDelux
Aug 02, 2008 2:10AM
Love her and love this spread. Daria is amazing.
Entry: Nightmare on YSL Street
posted by DivaDelux
Aug 21, 2008 6:57PM
On salespeople:
The Prada and YSL salespeople by Madison Ave. are amazing and wonderful. They gave me some of the best customer service ever. At Prada it was zero sales pressure as they genuinely encouraged my friend and me to try on as many dresses and tops we wanted. At YSL I was thinking about getting the Muse in purple ostrich. The salesgirl was totally sweet and patient. Even after I didn't end up getting the purse she wanted to try some jewelry on me just for fun.
I will never buy anything from the Chanel on 58th. When I walked in absolutely NO ONE acknowledged me. I had to get a security guard to open up the jewelry for me. While I was going through the earrings and rings a snotty sales woman stormed over and scolded "That's not his job. If you want to buy something, you come to me!" I was over it. I put down the Chanel, thanked the security guard, and stormed out.
On designer handbag quality:
I got my sister a Marc Jacobs handbag for graduation this year. Not even a month goes buy and the handle for the outside zipper breaks off. I was furious. How could a $1300 bag break in less than a month when she treats it like a newborn child? I bought it for her in LA and she took it to the Bleecker St. location in NY for repairs. They were apparently super nice and apologetic and the repair was free. If anyone is thinking about getting a Marc Jacobs handbag I would say go for it. Despite the zipper incident, the quality of their handbags is amazing and they come with a lifetime guarantee so you will never have to pay for repairs if you need them.
Entry: Nightmare on YSL Street
posted by DivaDelux
Aug 21, 2008 7:11PM
@ guest #24
I used to work at Coach. Just bring in your damaged purse and they will send it out for repairs. You may have to pay $20 for shipping, but that's it.
While I’m not a big fan of Coach for strictly aesthetic reasons, their customer service and commitment to quality is amazing. They stand by their handbags 100% and just like Marc Jacobs have a lifetime guarantee on their bags.
FYI: The Coach signature jacquard is made in the same factory in Italy as the Gucci signature jacquard.
Entry: Adventures in Copyright: Ruffle Me This
posted by DivaDelux
Aug 22, 2008 11:02PM
I would never look at that Steve Madden shoe and think Loffler Randall knockoff. I was obsessed with the Bianca flats in white patent leather and almost threw down the $300+ for them, but just couldn't justify it.
Entry: Aug 26, 2008 @ 2:59pm
posted by DivaDelux
Aug 26, 2008 6:19PM
loooove Cruel Intentions. It's still one of my favorite movies.
@ #3
It's so funny you mention that. Just yesterday I was thinking Sebastian was totally like the original Chuck Bass.
Entry: Aug 29, 2008 @ 10:01am
posted by DivaDelux
Aug 29, 2008 6:22PM
Mommy Dearest
"Of course you know where to find the boys and the booze!"
Entry: Jun 20, 2008 @ 10:31am
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 20, 2008 3:51PM
nooooo! he looks gross and greasy!