thetisch's blog http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/ en-us Copyright 2008 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:52:11 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.17 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Investment Pieces This winter season has been guided by a prevailing shift towards the Avant-garde that characterizes the trends.

But while avant-garde fashion’s influence often remains, it presence does not. So to avoiding looking so last season before this one even ends, buy trendy, but classic pieces. So don’t invest in trend pieces, investment trend pieces. Buy pieces in fabrics that are winter staples, such as wool and cashmere blends, that incorporate the trends in the details. For example, instead of looking fashion-forward in a purple shift dress, buy more of an investment piece such as a sweater or knit in your most flattering shade of purple

Or you can always do it the bagborroworsteal way. It’s like renting a car, only your renting your handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Use them now while they’re hot, then return them when they’re not, for merely at a fraction of the retail price.

]]> http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/12/investment_piec.html http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/12/investment_piec.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:52:11 -0500 The Statement...Shoe?



Statement pieces are in full


force but taking an unusual


shape--literally.




Without a doubt, fashion is wearable art. But designers’ creativity has pushed wearable art from gorgeous prints, tailored design, “it” bags, and statement necklaces to a new frontier: the statement “shoe,” featuring outrageous sculptural design and stunning loss of all functionality.


Fashion may be wearable art, but these statement shoes aren’t even walkable.


Before getting to looks in this trend, I thought I'd begin with this
inspirational and humorous picture of a real work of shoe art. I'm not sure how long it will be before designers expect us to wear these, although if the current runways are any sign, it may be very soon.




SHOES TO DIE FOR

These killer heels sure state a call for attention, but whether fashion enthusiasts- embracing Chanel’s sculptural symbol of walking violence as perfectly edgy and bold-or critics, PTA moms, peace advocates, and classical fashionistas alike, will respond. My vote: keep these firearms off of fashionable feet. But at $2,200 these heels will be killing only one thing for sure: your budget!

It’s a bird. It’s a French Republican Guard in uniform. No, it’s Roger Vivier Haute Couture Shoes. And it is hideous. My cautionary reminder to anyone brave enough, or crazy enough, to wear these architectural sandals is: just because people are looking at you doesn’t mean it’s a good thing, when you are wearing feather puffs resembling a shaved poodle on your gold leaf, crocodile sandals, they may be gawking.


]]> http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/11/tbe_statementsh.html http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/11/tbe_statementsh.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:06:55 -0500 Purple Reign


Royal purple is reigning


over the fashion kingdom.



Spring and summer fashion saw bright colors everywhere, from hot pinks to patent reds, but the color at the top of hierarchy this winter is purple. From party dresses to mini clutches, purple is invading wardrobes and conjuring up images of elegance, opulence, and sophistication.








Purple varieties of all sorts are hitting the stores this season. It is showing up in every shade, all the way from neon to soft lavender and deep violets. Plus, the shades are perfect for most skin tones in a way bright color and pale pastels are not. Purple doesn’t age discriminate either, looking good on grandmas, mothers and daughters, and all age ranges in between. Purple’s wearability and large consumer base make it both winter’s hottest color and one I expect to last a while.

Purple is both partywear-perfect and daywear-delightful because it looks trendy and striking without saying “look at me, look at me” to get noticed like many statement pieces and “it” trends do. The “little purple dress” is making it big this season, and celebrities are embracing it all over the party-scene dance floor and red carpet events. But a more surprising purple presence is enlivening the drab winter wardrobe of blacks and grays, the purple coat.

But this trend has to be done right, stick to one piece purples whether it’s a top, bottom, or dress, but beware of matching them. If you’re not ready to risk looking like Willy Wanka’s blueberry girl, or a grape, keep your wardrobe classic neutral and accessorize in purple instead.

See more about the purple fashion trend at
Fashion-Era

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Not all that glitters is gold,


as I showed you in my previous post,


but gold pieces are all over in this


winter sparkle trend.




This often gaudy combination of gold and diamonds isn't normally a favorite of mine, but some designers did it so well we had to take notice. This winter, gold and diamonds definitely aren't reserved for your wedding ring, just check out this BLING!








Kate Spade takes a step out of her basic handbag box with her edgy costume jewelry collection set, "Lady Marmalade." I love the collection's risk-taking center-piece statement necklace. Bravely countering the big, BIG, and BIGGER in the cocktail jewelry definition with a single, perfectly scaled...disco ball. But this piece isn't looking back to the 70s, it's unusually modern with its dangling bauble, balancing flashy gold and crystals with simplistic thin chain. You don't have to wait until New Year's for the ball to drop with this year round necklace you can have any time.

]]> http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/11/golden_snow_cry.html http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/11/golden_snow_cry.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:37:13 -0500 Snow Crystals


Sparkle is all over


this winter trend.




Silver and white
crystal-studded, glitter-covered
fashion is hitting the runways and the stores. This borderline gaudy design
emerges this season more refined for elegant style,
looking more wearable
and less flapper throwback.


Filling your closet with ice like these snow crystals might help you get through the real snow coming down this winter.




Before getting to looks in this trend, I thought I'd begin with this inspirational crystal art as editorial makeup by Joanne Gair. It captures the contrasting elegance and edge of the crystallized trend.


Swarovski Crystal is adding its own twist on crystal-embellished fashion accessories by featuring unique designs they call “active crystals.” Now you can get the best of both worlds: fashionable form and function. Of their recently added active crystals collection, some of my favorites are the “Lock Out USB Memory Key” and the “Breeze White Bluetooth Headset,” pictured below.









The retractable USB connector makes this sparkling charm a lock on my list-so cute, I think I would wear it on a necklace, and so functional I dare say it is one of the most form functional successes I have seen this season. And the white bluetooth headset looks more modern and chic-now instead of looking like you are wearing an alien headset and walking around looking like you are talking to yourself you can look like you are wearing a really cool alien headset! Unfortunately, you'll still look like you're talking to yourself, sorry.

Its not just the specialized crystal designers like Swarovski that are embracing this trend, some of the biggest names in fashion are in bejeweling, sometimes bejeweling overdrive, mode in create their winter collections. And their is diversity in this trend's products, too. From elegant "Whatabow" evening sandals to baby bling converse, crystal rhinestones are the embellishment of choice for many shoe designers.














]]> http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/11/not_all_that_gl.html http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/~thetisch/archives/2008/11/not_all_that_gl.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:57:10 -0500 Welcome


To Winter Wear Daily!


A winter twist on the popular Women’s Wear Daily, my fashion blog looks at winter trends, fashion tips, artistic inspiration, and where to buy.


Along the way, I will take a look at more than just what to wear, giving you my opinion on a variety of style must-haves from jaw-dropping designs to accessories and glitzy gadgets, because fashion is more than clothes, it's a lifestyle!









Over the next few weeks I will be supplying you with all the style scoop for your FASHIONation (that is, your fashion imagination), but first here’s a little bit about me. My name is Emily and I was born and raised in Los Angeles where I developed my passion for fashion, art, and sports. I love everything about fashion—from the runway designs and over-the-top inspirations to its wearable street chic offspring to fashionable twists on unexpected objects. I love searching the web for the latest in fashion and art, and I hope to bring a little bit of the best I’ve found to all of you.


For questions, comments, or more information, you can email me!

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