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Entry: What's Your Dream Dress?
posted by jesspgh
Nov 29, 2007 2:17PM
Fall 2006 Alexander McQueen had a dress so stunningly perfect that if I can ever find it, I will wear it as my wedding dress. It was an ivory empire waist dress with black victorian lace and beading that gradually engulfed the dress from the bust down until it engulfed the hem. I have saved every photo of it I can find. Freja wore it on the runway and had an avant garde bird hat masking part of her face. It can be seen on style.com but it could have been purchased on n-a-p for like $8000 or something astronomical.
Entry: Serena's Costume Drama: Bad Behavior, Cheap Clothes
posted by jesspgh
Nov 30, 2007 11:32AM
That coat was so hideous. But seeing Blair in her 07 Thanksgiving mbmj dress made me want it even though it would not flatter my figure at all.
Entry: Adventures in Copyrights: The Bust of Times
posted by jesspgh
Nov 30, 2007 11:34AM
She-Ra was my favorite growing up.
Entry: Faran's Too Fat For Her Jeans
posted by jesspgh
Dec 04, 2007 6:06PM
My weight fluctuates every few weeks (corresponding with lady magic time) so I have certain pairs of jeans that I won't go near on those specific days.
Entry: The Irina Fan Club: Continued
posted by jesspgh
Dec 12, 2007 2:09PM
I love her! But I was sad to see her apartment walls were blank. Maybe she just moved in?
Entry: Streetwalker: Pleat Pleat
posted by jesspgh
Dec 13, 2007 6:43PM
I like it... Her hair is amazing. I think for a 17 year old, this is a very cute outfit. I do agree with the poster who said if they saw this they would sooner think "cute," before they thought "grab the camera!"
Entry: "I Think the White is Too White"
posted by jesspgh
Dec 14, 2007 1:12PM
I will definitely not be wearing a traditional dress if I decide to get married either.
I love this Alexander McQueen dress:
http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionshows/F2006RTW/AMCQUEEN/RUNWAY/00320m.jpg
But I don't think I'll ever be able to find it so I might try to find something vintage.
Entry: Do You Care About Your Shopping Bag?
posted by jesspgh
Dec 17, 2007 5:08PM
I save a lot of bags. The paper whole foods ones hold my newspaper recycling. The ones I get on vacation are mementos of my precious far away finds (my favorites are from smaller boutiques in Paris and St. Barths). The Saks holiday bags (with the snowflakes) are pretty enough to be gift bags this time of year. The Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc bags are super sturdy and have some resale value so I just keep them in case. And the newer saks bags featured in the article are just nice looking so I use them as totes when I go to relatives houses with wrapped presents.
Entry: Not-So-Secret Products
posted by jesspgh
Dec 19, 2007 1:59AM
I take advice from my derm and from makeupalley.com. I use a prescription face wash called Plexion to keep my complexion even and minimize blemishes. My moisturizer is called Cerave. I used to use cetaphil but my derm SWEARS by Cerave and I really love it. Less greasy than Cetaphil, in my opinion and just as cheap.
Entry: Fast-Fashion Weigh-In
posted by jesspgh
Dec 19, 2007 2:11AM
whoa! I love it! I hate that my sewing machine is currently broken. :(
Entry: Tyra's Girls Can't Do Bryant Park
posted by jesspgh
Jan 04, 2008 1:51PM
I agree with the guest who posted at 1:34pm. This is just mean spirited.
Entry: Tyra's Girls Can't Do Bryant Park
posted by jesspgh
Jan 04, 2008 2:36PM
Explain to me how posting an email stating that there's nothing remotely fashionable about an aspiring model's photos, deeming them hilarious (according to the industry insider and you, guest 2:09), and then attaching the photos to the post so that all can mock them on a public blog NOT mean-spirited?
Entry: Jan 04, 2008 @ 6:26pm
posted by jesspgh
Jan 04, 2008 7:21PM
I hadn't heard rumors so I am sort of shocked. Congratulations on Nylon and good luck with the transition!
Will you still be doing Girls Gone Styled?
Entry: Shoes or Lose
posted by jesspgh
Jan 07, 2008 10:23AM
Color me jealous of people who live in areas with mj boutiques. I'm also jealous of those who live near the DSWs that got mbmj shoes in stock at 80% off the DSW price.
I did score the fall 07 mbmj cap toe mary jane flats and mid-height heels on a pretty significant discount (like 70-75% off). But 90% off seems unheard of!
Entry: Jan 07, 2008 @ 3:28pm
posted by jesspgh
Jan 07, 2008 4:50PM
I wear 80%20 slip on (vans style) shoes and chuck taylors all the time (to walk my dog) and get lots of compliments. I am 27 and not a skater or a boy.
Entry: Inside the Designer's Studio: Monica Botkier
posted by jesspgh
Jan 25, 2008 12:40PM
Great post. Love the trigger bag and many of the other Botkier bags.
Entry: Degrassi to Teen Vogue!
posted by jesspgh
Feb 11, 2008 12:16PM
I totally love this show and am 27.
Entry: Nina Ricci Says "Non" To Les Americains!
posted by jesspgh
Feb 25, 2008 11:45AM
To be fair, Keri Russell wore Nina Ricci to the Oscars last night.
Entry: Enabling Fashionistas
posted by jesspgh
Mar 26, 2008 12:48PM
Oh man, if you add up the money I've gotten back from ebates and luckymagrewards in the last year it seriously comes to the cost of my (admittedly cheap because I am in Pittsburgh) rent! It really adds up quickly if you shop online too much like I do.
Entry: Gareth Pugh's Rat Coat: A Love Letter
posted by jesspgh
Nov 28, 2007 5:10PM
That it is made of mink is what makes it even more provocative and interesting a statement. As cited above, even the designers/brands/models who refuse to utilize fur are attached to parent groups/brands that thrive from the business fur generates. The coat attempts to force audiences to confront those grey areas of ethical fashion. To protest the use of fur while employing the material is contradictory and even hypocritical but many critiques could be (and have been) lofted in the directions of those who have been deemed or purport to be ethical with regard to fur, environmental sustainability, labor practices, etc.