While browsing through several other blogs I couldn't help but notice
that most of the blogs who have tons of followers are sort of a
mini-Vogue issue with lots of Louis(es) and Coco(s) starring in them.
So the question is, do we need a reality check or just a quick check of our credit card limits?
Although I have to admit that most of those girls DO have an exquisite
sense of fashion, I have a hard time believing that 90% of their
somethingthousand followers do have the money it takes to dress like one
of those girls. No, I'm not saying it like it's a bad thing. You don't
have / need to be dressed in Haute Couture brands to be fashionable (or
to feel fabulous and worthy).
I just cant help but wonder, is it the attraction to the unattainable that keeps girls / women so interested in those blogs?
And, finally, not to be a hypocrite, I also do love my Louis(es) and
Coco(s) but I also love those 'no name' brands I get my dresses from.
A small experiment I've set up recently actually answered all of those
questions. I had bought myself a nice, silk sequin dress from my
favorite boutique a couple of weeks ago (for 180€ - no haute couture but
still not 'cheap') and the feedback I got was amazing...ly confusing.
Needless to say, everyone just loved the dress. They just seemed to love
it more when I told them it's from Hervé Leger (Of course, I later told
them about the experiment). Like I've said, they all loved the dress
but the two whom I told it was from HL just couldn't stop talking about
it / touching to feel its fabric and observe the flawless! stitching
(their words, not mine).
At the end of the day, a dress is
just a dress, isn't it? Or do you categorize your friends and relatives
according to their names?
And, what happened to 'with great
amount of money comes great responsibility'? Yes, I did steal that one
from the Spiderman movie and changed it up a bit. Shouldn't people at
some point (let's say after the tenth Chanel bag) just stop, take a step
back and look around whether there's a greater cause they could spend
the money for instead of purchasing their 11th CC bag or not?
What do you think?
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Thursday, 26 July 2012
Monday, 23 July 2012
"I can resist anything except temptation..."
What better way starting a blog with a comment from my absolute favorite costume jewelry designer considering the fact there is no such thing as the 'perfect' or the 'right' way to start a blog?
Kenneth Jay Lane is a timeless creator with unique styles I've always admired and it's not only the fine details and the outstanding blend of different materials what makes his creations so special, it's the man himself with his quotes that reflect his down-to-earth and gentleman-like character.
When asked in an interview whether he's ever excited when a celebrity is wearing one of his pieces he replies with: "I get most excited when I see a woman on the street that I don't know wearing it."
You can't help but love the creator, and not only for his fabulous pieces.
For the interview, go and read http://accessorysource.blogspot.de/2010/02/behind-scenes-kenneth-jay-lane.html?m=1
Here the good stuff:
I've already made a mental KJL wish list regarding his latest collection and I am trying really hard (emphasis on really) not to go and treat myself with all of the exquisite pieces on my list as I am trying to get my shopping habits under control.
And yes, as you can see, I'm not really a mix-and-match type of girl, I prefer sets that are well-orchestrated.
Set one:
Set two:
Set three:
White Large Flower Ring
The earrings that were meant to go along with this set weren't to my liking but I've included them anyway should any of you want to take a look at them:
The first set can be found on: http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Kenneth_Jay_Lane
Sets number two and three are taken from http://www.pret-a-beaute.com and there is a 30% off the entire site so don't miss it!
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