For the love of BLAH.

This is what my life looks like. At the moment..

I've been having a lot of Courtney Love moments lately.

Posts to come..

- My personal thoughts about The September Issue.

- Current trends and where to find them in Chicago.

- New York.

Comme Des Garçons. PLAY!

I just discovered this Comme des Garçons diffusion line called PLAY. It's really fun, and i'm kinda considering purchasing a cardigan! OKAY, so the hearts are kinda'...well....whateves. BUT, I'm seeing some pieces on Ebay (thank god) because full price for a CDG t-shirt is like 150$?? But I really like JAP FASH these days, so heres the first post of many about hmmm...Kenzo, Miyake, Yamamoto?! time to write a paper about Zara.... BYE

Also, WISH ME LUCK?!? I better be getting a job soon..

TOM.

PS..sorry about the lazyness, IM SO BUSY.

Rodarte Fall 2010 RTW.

For the Mulleavy sisters, fashion is futuristic, it’s psychedelic, it’s tribal, it’s art. I’m really lovin’ this Fall 2010 RTW collection. They really have followed their inspiration and made the collection seem “dream-like”. And it's reallyyyyy beautiful. We’re seeing a lot of loose knits this season, and the sisters are putting their own twist on the trend! Showing a lot of heavy layers, and almost “falling off the bod” pieces, the look as a whole is something the industry has never seen before. HONESTLY, this look would be hard to pull off anywhere but the runway. I’m guessing you can deconstruct these looks and use pieces, BUT all together, this is a challenging look. Honestly, what really draws me to this collection was the inspiration. The Mexican/American boarder? They also had an idea, they wanted to explore dreams, or sleep-like states. Sleepwalking? A really interesting concept. HOW CREATIVE. So beautiful, the colors are ta die for. The palette is stuffed with rich earth tones and yellows, very eye-catching. Another thing about this collection that should be mentioned is the craftsmanship that went into these clothes; techniques that the fashion industry has never seen before. Clearly, the garments are draped to perfection using vintage lace and chiffon, then burned, torn, painted, reversed. Whatever the sisters could dream, they made it real. Tribal fashion! Rodarte is developing their look every season, better and better every time! Perfectionnn!

Ya' get us every time, Marc.

Let me just tell you what I did/accomplished today. I made gross cookies and watched Donnie Darko. OK DONE, THATS IT. I'm so bored right now, you have no idea. This was a "Not so stylish saturday" if you ask me. Honestly. I LOOKED FRUMP. But i'm over it, there was no public appearances today...thank god. ANYWAY, something that really caught my eye recently was Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. He is doing great! Way to go Marc! Showing fabulous print gowns and a very feminine silhouettes! This Fall 2010 Paris Fashion Week collection really had a 1930's flare to it, all of the models were sporting short leather gloves and speedy bags with a twist. HOW CLEVER! Some of the looks also featured brown leather doctor bags, to cute! I'm really happy with this collection, it felt refined and soo fresh!

ALSO, check out Rodarte fall 2010. BEAUTIFUL. (We'll talk about that later.)

TOM.

Dear Fever Ray....

Well I just love Fever Ray. She's so inspirational! Yeah, she's a little weird, but hey. Her look is so unique, it's hard to understand what she really is. That's why I loves her! Her voice is so unearthly, its creepy, shrill and deep, almost tribal. Her jamz include When I Grow Up, Seven, Concrete Walls, and many other strange chants on her album Fever Ray. HONESTLY, I really hate the album art work, its disappointing. Eh, oh well. All the way from Sweden too! Anyway, I love her music, her look, everything about her! Don't forget to check her out on iTunes!

Also...It's almost Spring Break! And I have no money!

Dont forget, Brianna Miller's New page! (Super artsy!) Go HERE to check it out ya'll!

Tom.

Okay Dooods.

This is something that really has been on my mind recently. Gentleman, please pay attention. The skater look has been dead for a while now. Honestly, IT'S BYE BYE. LONG GONE. I really just don’t understand why it’s trying to come back. No no, you cant put a new twist on this classic by wearing hat with the bill pointed straight upwards. Yuck. A real treat is when a witty word or phrase is written in sharpie on the underside of the bill for everyone to see. “Suicidal” or “New York is DEAD!” Not only is New York dead dude, your swag is dead too. After thinking about this issue for a while now, I have come to a realization. Yes, I was once an offender of this look. Yeah, I had the oversized sweaters, the fitted hats, the big shoes. I was BIG SHYT….at the time which seems like a decade ago. Like what? Sophomore year of highschool? I learned fast. I WAS SAVED! It was a dream when I put on a black blazer. Skater is really just a big fat no no. HONESTLY, time to grow up boys. Further, living at Chicago’s University Center (Student housing for Columbia, Roosevelt, and DePaul) has really shown some interesting twists on this look. Colors, hairstyles, usually long and stringy, even the occasional neon tank-top. Headed to class, I was greeted every morning with a cloud of cigarette smoke and yelling as I walked by the smelly skaters. What GEMS!!!!! God, go play your guitar. Better yet, buy a GQ.

Also! I'm excited to see the beautiful Laura Sigal on friday!!

Tom. (It's my half birthday BYTCHEZ)

"Tom, I'm soo drunkk!!" (11:30 am)

Yeah, It's true. All of the calls I received on St. Patz day in Chicago were DRUNK PEOPLE. honestly, it cracked me up. Like, really? That early kids? HOT MESSES. But, the regulars, Josh and Emily and I, kept it stylish by NOT wearing obnoxious plastic top hats and wigs. Yeah, I found some green beads..don't worry about it! But, it was quite entertaining watching the bros run up and down State Street HOOTING and HOLLERING, completely decked out in horrible green gear, and shamrock-shaped, oversized sunglasses. It was a real treat! Josh, Em and I were having a good time watching the Chicago River in all it's glory, TURN GREEN! It really was an exciting experience! HONESTLY, I enjoyed myself, but not the weather.

ALSO. puppy puppy dance puppy dance. puppy puppy ears puppy ears! -Coco Penis.

Tom.

Hey Emily! I'm Emily! Emily?

So Happy Birthday to Jade Hammer! The BIG 21!! (Make good choices girl). Josh Kalipeni, Emily Mulka, Brianna Miller, and myself all stomped down to the ever so classy Dwight Lofts for the big bash! And you betta believe we were dressed to impress. Josh was rockin' the classic black blazer with his own twist by wearing a graphic v-neck to go with. What a GREAT COMBO! Bri-Millz was workin' it in four inch platform sandals, (check our the braiding detail) with a great pair of slims. Emily was lookin' perfecto as always in a loose print tee with black leggings. As for me, FRUMP AND LUMP. Honestly, I just looked a mess. But Whatevez. Anyway, Columbia students really know how to look Chic and trendy when attending bubbly and fashionable loft parties! I was spying with my little eyes a lot of killer' print jackets and cute cocktail dresses! Some of which were HANDMADE by Columbia kidz! DANG. Lots of up and coming trends were popping up last night! I was snappin' shutter and got some great pictures. However, I don't know how to show all of them on this wild and crazy blog yet! SO GO HERE to check them out! Happy Birthday Jade!!! We and an awesome time! HONESTLY, that cake was to die for.

ALSO, Skyy vod tastes great when your drinking out of gay pride shot glasses.

TOM.

Gaga, TELEPHONE ME!

THIS VIDEO IS SENSATIONAL! Gaga and B-nastay are lookin' TOO FOINE!!!! you betta believe it!! It's defiantly a long one, but totally worth it. It also seems LG was close to slippin' nip there too, sadly, they were covered in black electrical tape. BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME. Lets talk FASH. So, what did everyone thing about the hardcore leather, studs, biker gloves etc.? I was kinda' lovin' it, but HONESTLY, I think she could have done better. I fell in love with the jail yard look! HONESTLY, chains are a TURN ON, and she worked it! Cosmetics, a little over the top. But hey, thats Gaga for ya! I also feel i should comment on all the SHITTY PRODUCT PLACEMENT! HONESTLY, that was really upsetting. yeah yeah, you needing the funds to make the vid, but COMMON GIRLFRIEND! I"m happy she brought her Virgin Mobile keyboard slider phone to the jail yard! Really.....But thats my only complaint! Otherwise, LOVES IT!!! Check out LADY GAGA'S TELEPHONE FEATURING BEYONCE HERE.

ALSO, My bathtub is finally fixed! YEAA!

Tom.

OMG! and the PUSSY WAGON?!? KILL BILL MUCH?!?

Oh Karl, you dog.

Chanel has done it again people. Chanel's AW 2010 RTW is soooo amazing! I mean, THEY LOOKED LIKE BEARS! The fur is really, really stunning. and Cozy! And of course, Karl's show are ALWAYS FLAWLESS. Chanel's sexy models were rompin' and stompin' through the genuine ICE FLOW+ICY WATER. They really had pieces of real live real icebergs, like the real real deal!? (that was alot of reals) BUT you get the point. I instantly fell in love with the set up...and the clothes! Further researching, i have found the fur was faux, (Kinda' Obvious) but all the same the collection was simply stunning. Showing an interesting range of silhouettes and shapes, Chanel is really on top this coming season....if you can afford it. I would just DIEEE to have a pair of those FURRY TROUSERS. However, there was twists on the classic Chanel suit and jacket combos. It looked so exquisite, I swear this was a HAUTE SHOW!? But its ready to wear...HONESTLY, some of the pieces are a little over the top, but thats why I loves ittt. WAY TO GO KARL! Check out the entire collection HERE.

HONESTLY, I fricken hate school projects.

Tom.

I still love you, SJP.

Fashion critics are HATING this Chanel Couture gown Sarah Jessica Parker wore to the Oscars. But why? HONESTLY, I think it looks EFFING EXQUISITE. Okay, so you might think the dress looks a little like a sack of potatoes, but thats just they way it's cut. But ON THE REAL i think this is working for her. The floral detail, the band that rests ever so gracefully on her WELL STRUCTURED collar bones, or the accessories. HONESTLY, ITS WORKING. You look great babay. I'm sorry that fugly JOAN RIVERS has to always throw you on the worst dressed list, your not Courtney Love. KEEP IT UP.

Also, The CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM IS BOMB!

Tom.

An Honest Approach, Roach.

OKAY SO I KNOW EVERYONE AND THEIR BROTHER HAS A BLOG NOW. But thats okay, I'm just having WAY too much fun deciding what to post about next. To be HONEST, I don't care if this blog is discovered. It's not my goal to be the next TAVI GEVINSON. Why, prolly' because i'm not 13, and i'm not invited to Couture Shows in PARIS...yet...When I have more time, which is not right now, perhaps later, I can do a post or two about TRENDS that I LIKE, or up and coming designers. (Personal Fave: Gareth Pugh) So i'm off to Writing and Rhetoric, then Century of Design, and to be HONEST. I HATE THE CLASSES I'M TAKING. oh well.

Side note, do not make microwave dinners on a skillet.

Tom.

To start off....

This is sooo exciting....I'm blogging like the everyone else on the earth. Just another fashion blog for people to look at for three seconds and continue on to their facebook. LAME. However, I can bring a lot to the table, and honest opinion about apparel and trends, and suggestions on style. from a MALE STANDPOINT. so eat that up.

HONESTY TIME. I hate writing. I hate spelling. and everything else that comes with this kinda' crap. So donng hatre me ift is spells somethyng wtong!!!! I was never good in english, or all os school for that matter. But now that I go to COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, I'm doing something I enjoy, FASHION. (public relations, runway production). But to be honest Columbia is soooooooooooo behind in fashion. And so is Chicago really. but I really Heart>

So i'm glad I made it through my first post, sorry is it was boring, BUT I DONT CARE. So, have a good day. and I'm off to go shopping with me, myself, and I.

Tom.