PUMAS..and kittens!

I GOT A JOB AT PUMA.

Like, I can't believe this is happening to me.

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG.

It's the concept/flagship store on State Street. AKA- retail HEVEN. Come see me, because that would make me happy-er than I already am!

The prints that ate New York!

Well, I’m sorry I’ve neglected my blog! What a great way to loose my beautiful readers! Thanks for stickin’ around. HONESTLY, I’m a butthead. Moving on. Today, I wanted to discuss trends for the current season and the trends for the fall/winter season 2010. SOOO, TRIBAL ANYONE?! I’m lovin’ this trend. All of the earth-tones and FAB prints. I think it’s really working for this season. People are feeling really inspired by Africa’s many earthy colors and patterns. Ooooo I just love it! Collars are getting bigger, jewelry Is growing as well! Along with the deep reds and rich oranges, designers are adding natural accents into their creations, like wood and straw, and completing the looks with beaded cuffs! Designers such as Lanvin, Givenchy, and Oscar de la Renta are all walking to the drum beat! And of course rodarte! But along with all this, Safari Fashion is boomin’ as well! Khaki pants and shirts are being paired with over-sized straw hats and boots. HONESTLY, I’m kinda’ I’m loves with the Africa-tribal-safari deal that’s happening. I was never really into the obnoxious, exotic prints(Probably because I’ve been in Forever 21 like a thousand times) But finally, I’m taking a liking. Pocahontas chic? Warrior runway? DO IT! Again, sorry ya’ll for not keeping up with this nastay thang! I have a lot of new ideas and fun posts to come!

Tom Kivell!

Also, Forest Hill’s re-Design Fashion show is today!
And happy birthday to my darling sister, Laura Kivell. 21!!!!

AND, there is finally leaves on the trees! GET IT!

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.