Entry: Nina Garcia Speaks!

posted by debutanteclothing

Dec 05, 2007 10:57PM

Wow! This was really good. I really like Nina Garcia. She is poised, articulate and I she's Latina, as am I, so I give her a big ¡viva!

Entry: Streetwalker: Pleat Pleat

posted by debutanteclothing

Dec 13, 2007 10:52PM

I would never dare wear a fitted belt with something that pleated. It gives automatic bulk.

Entry: The Line Between Retro and Costume

posted by debutanteclothing

Jan 09, 2008 3:13AM

I struggle with the line between costume and retro all the time. I was a die-hard rockabilly-Dita-Bettie girl for nearly 15 years. But as I entered my 30s, I felt a little costumey at times.

I think the key is fit, personality and appropriateness.

I have a few rules I follow:
If you wear vintage dresses, make sure you get them altered/tailored to fit you and don't be afraid to bring a neckline down or bring the hemline up.

If you decide to wear it, wear it with pride. No one else will look like you. that's a good thing. But make sure it fits who you are. You change. Your tastes change. Let your wardrobe change with you.

Bettie bangs ok for work? Sure! Dominatrix shoes? Probably not-nor would full retro make up and hair. Unless you work in a very creative field, tone down the retro look by keeping one retro detail.

And I am sooo jealous you dressed up like Bettie Paige for Halloween. Naughty girls!

Entry: Kirsten Dunst for Lutz + Patmos

posted by debutanteclothing

Jan 23, 2008 1:27AM

I've grown to like lil miss kirsten since Marie Antoinette. I look forward to her designs.

Entry: Is The New: Opening Ceremony and Carrie Bradshaw

posted by debutanteclothing

Mar 14, 2008 9:29AM

It's kind of difficult to wrap your head around a store being influential. Shouldn't people be influential? Stores, department or otherwise, carry what is already a developing trend around the world.

Entry: Going Bananas for Vintage

posted by debutanteclothing

Jul 12, 2008 3:28AM

Ha! I'm with guest 11:18. And indeed the tide will turn, but can we say "clearance"?

Great images. Will link back.

Entry: Adventures in Copyright: Er, Improvements?

posted by debutanteclothing

Jul 14, 2008 4:21PM

@guest 4:05PM
Do you own these or something? Because the Topshop version is waaaay better.

Entry: PR5 Forecast: Sunny With A Chance of Drama

posted by debutanteclothing

Jul 15, 2008 3:19AM

My money is on Emily too, but I think Kenley is adorable and is close to my style so I'll be secretly rooting for her.

@Halie - too funny! I'd go for tulle, but chiffon is a close 2nd.

Entry: Streetwalker: Anna Get Your Gun

posted by debutanteclothing

Jul 15, 2008 3:40AM

very casual, but a little to literal.

She strikes me as the girl that works so hard in the fashion field that she the last thing she wants to do is get all dolled up. I can totally understand that. People in fashion are sometimes some of the most understated folks I know.

Entry: Adventures in Copyrights: Easy on the Clutch

posted by debutanteclothing

Jul 23, 2008 1:17AM

@2:00 - it doesn't matter if that blog gets 1 post, they still posted it first and I'm not sure what the attitude is all about?!

I rather like the Fendi, but yeah, the F21 is very cheap looking.

Entry: Jul 22, 2008 @ 2:22pm

posted by debutanteclothing

Jul 23, 2008 1:23AM

overstyled, and not very compelling. sorry.