Conflict of Interest

"Can a strong commitment to feminism, 

and a deep love of fashion happily co-exist?"

The fashion industry's representation of women as objects 

is partly responsible for the unrealistic physical beauty standards 

that cause young girls and women to have a skewed self image.

Having kids makes this an important subject for me.

I want my daughter to have self worth beyond beauty

and my son to value and respect women.

I have a dislike for the media's limiting portrayal of 

women and I have a love for fashion, the industry that
often promotes this negative portrayal.

It is a dilemma.

I found this article very interesting:

Fashion and Feminism: Friends or Foes?

Prada

Hands on Face

Emma Watson for Stylist UK

Kristin Stewart for W

Madonna

InStyle August 2011

Linda Evangelista for Harper's Bazaar

Snejana Onopka for French Vogue

Window Display

I love it when window displays make you stop and take notice!

Tiffany's ice cream display was lovely!

Louis Vuitton had an interesting egg/bird display.

I read that at Louis Vuitton's flagship store in London, 

a new ostrich egg would hatch each day

to reveal a different shoe or accessory.

Sorry my photos aren't so good, but if you do a search 

for these displays you will fine more photos.

Carnations

Carnations have a bum rap. 

 I think it is because grocery stores sell them artificially died, 

which looks cheap.

Like baby's breath, they have been overused 

in too many bad bouquets.

They are pretty and last for a long time.

Oscar de la Renta - Carnation Embroidered Gown

If they are good enough for Oscar de la Renta, 

they should be good enough for me!

I will give them a second chance.

Best Year for Emmy Dresses

Red was a popular color 

for dresses at this years Emmys

Black dresses also 

made a good showing

And I love these three too!

I don't know if there has ever been 

an award show that has had 

so many dresses that I liked.

Vogue, Around the World

Vogue magazine is published in many
different countries. I found 19, they are...

France

 Korea

 Mexico, USA
Latino America, Brazil

 Germany

 Greece

 Japan, Australia

Turkey, India

 Italy

 Portugal

United Kingdom, Spain
Taiwan, China

Russia

Project Runway

Last week Project Runway 

had some great designs...

 Love this dress from Victor

Olivier's jacket is great

Fun dress from Anya

The styling wasn't so great, 

the models look messy and unhappy, 

but I love the clothes!

The September Issue

Today the September issue of Vogue hit stores. Some call it the fashion bible, having 758 pages of heaven. In a world where fashion blogs are becoming more relevant than magazines, how does Vogue manage to stay on top?



Editor In Chief, Anna Wintour is to thank for that. Having said to be the most important woman in the fashion industry, and always "fashionably early" her magazine is the most influential of it's kind. Wintour has first dibs, and a voice on ALL designers collections. Setting the tone for upcoming trends, and designers to wear. The September issue is a sneak peak of what we'll see at NY Fashion Week, where all of the fads and trends of Fall and Winter emerge from. Also a who's who in the entertainment industry. This year supermodel Kate Moss grace's the cover, with articles featuring fashion gurus Mary Kate and Ashley, Halle Berry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker, and one of our personal style favorites Alexa Chung.
We look forward to seeing a lot of mustard, rust, and jade colors this season in stores. While polka dots, plaid, & lace are some of the popular textures and patterns.
This is definitely a collectors item, a great way to keep record of how fashion evolves over the years and at times repeats itself.

-Stephanie

Boots

So many kinds of boots to choose from...

Bootie

 Gucci Betty High-Heel Platform Bootie

Ankle

 Rachel Zoe Platform Ankle Boot

Mid Calf

Herve Leger Buckle-Shaft Platform Boot

Knee

Stuart Weitzman Suede Wedge Boot

Over the Knee

 Stuart Weitzman Leather and Suede OTK Boot

All Weather

Hunter Boot Wedge Rainboot with Ankle Belt

All images: Neiman Marcus

The Latest

Mad Men

I have started watching Mad Men. 

I am almost done with the second season.

I love looking at the women's fashion.

I love the dresses.

So well tailored.
(Minus the pointy bras)

Mad Men's costume designer, Janie Bryant,
has designed a Mad Men line for Banana Republic.
Take a look here.