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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Do You Know What You're Wearing?...

I get very frustrated when things are overpriced or overrated in retail.  To me everything has a value and there are many contributions that go along with this value such as: Material-Raw Goods. What is the item made of? whats its care? Does it shrink, bleed easy, shred, peel, etc.  You always should know the basics of something before you decide to put it on.  Not many people understand these things.  Working for Nordstrom I see alot of different things throughout the day that are sold for $200 but the worth of it may be only $25 and that's because it is not made here in america. Why do we get so consumed in the NAME of items. I do admit however I am a "label whore" BUT I will not spend my money knowing that it is not good quality.  Never in your life should a women pay $100 for a polyester shirt!!!!!! PLEASE learn the difference between polyester and silk. I mean come on really. It feels different. Silk feels like soft butter and polyester feels like "not soft butter". Silk has a luxurious shine that stands out but polyester screams at you. Although many people can not tell the difference when you wear it; you will be upset when it starts to look like crap after a one time wear.  Please for your self go read on textiles and learn the different textiles and the way they feel. Learn and understand their characteristics and care. You Will be very happy you did!





Not Looking at the color... If you can not tell the difference between these two fabrics then GO LEARN. And yes this a blend with satin.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Random Thoughts! <3

I have totally abandoned my blog!.... And I am back to regain my love and thoughts about fashion. Recently I got a job which I maintained for only three weeks. Retail in Big department stores are just not for me. I thought I could handle it but maybe I need to focus on a small boutique first.

BLAH BLAH BLAH.

Back to Fashion....

So much has happend since my last blog as far as trends and shoots. I would like to share the latest =).

I AM DEFINITELY LOVING THE JUMPSUIT TREND THAT WILL BE HUGE NEXT YEAR!
YOU CAN DRESS HOWEVER YOU WANT IT... BELTS, JACKETS, AND THE MOST AMAZING HEELS....


THE COLORS ON THIS MESH WELL VERY NICELY.  THEY TOPPED IT WITH A LOOSE FITTED JACKET AND SANDAL HEELS. VERY CASUAL AND SHOULD BE WORN DURING THE DAY MAYBE ON A MID DAY DATE. =)





THIS ONE IS VERY DUKES OF HAZARD TO ME. THE SUNGLASSES ADD FLAIR. THE BOOTS MAKE ME THINK OF INDIAN DANCING. THE DENIM MAKES IT STAY IN THE DAY TIME.

THE TULLE ON THIS ONE IS AMMAZING! THE BOW IS WHAT WOULD MAKE ME MAKE THE FINAL PURCHASE ON THIS GET-UP. THE GLOVES ARE SMART AND VERY TRENDY. THIS ONE IS DEFINITELY FOR NIGHT TIME GOING OUT WITH THE GIRLS FOR SOME DRINKS.



THIS GOES TO SHOW THAT THE BLAZER IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE. IT CAME BACK AND IS HERE TO STAY. YOU CAN ADD TO ANYTHING AND NOW EVEN THE JUMPSUIT. IT ADDS A BIT OF SOPHISTICATION TO THE OUTFIT.

THIS JUMPER IS DARING. IT LEAVES ALOT TO THE IMAGINATION. I ALWAYS LOVE GREY AND ORANGE TOGETHER. AND EVEN GREY AND YELLOW. NOT USED ENOUGH TO ME BY THE NORMS. I LOVE THE FACT THAT ITS CAPRIS. THIS IS PROBABLY MADE OF COTTON AND IS BREATHABLE. NICE TO WEAR TO DURING THE DAY.





THIS IS VERY FUTURISTIC LOOKING. REMINDS ME OF THAT CARTOON THE JETSONS. THE WIFE ON THE SHOW WOULD PROBABLY WEAR THIS TODAY. I LOVE THIS LOOK AND THE COLLAR IS FLAWLESS.

pictures from Fashioninsing

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

TIRED TONIGHT

Watched the Victoria Secret Fashion and Would like to Congratulate Kylie Busutti on becoming the next Angel. You took my position but you looked welldoing it!




I just wanted to post this because I bought this dress from American Apparel.. I like it <3

Parisian Vogue has a 2010 Calendar Titled Retro Glam Nudity. You should check it out! Here is one of the Pics. Im Choosing what I guess is March from the order. But I chose it because its My birthday Month =)




you can find the rest of the pics Here

VICTORIA SECRET FASHION SHOW

I LOVE THE VICTORIA SECRET FASHION SHOW... MAYBE ONE DAY WHEN THEY START LOOKING FOR SHORT MODELS WITH BODIES ILL WALK DOWN THE RUNWAY WITH THEM LOL.... HERE'S A CLIP OF THE SHOW TONIGHT... SO0O0O0O EXCITED.....

VICTORIA SECRET SHOW CLIP


BEAUTIES!!!


 



Monday, November 30, 2009

ITS CONTAGIOUS!

What??

Fashion!!!

Check out this Swarovski USB memory key. Retails for $180.... Worth it?... Hell Yes! You can store memory and look fabulous wearing it around your neck. GLAMOUROUS




Gal Stern Leggings from www.bleachblack.com
They are Amazing. Takes confidence to pull these off!



I absolutely love when Purses Come to life. This purse looks very alive and almost reminds me of sleeves!
Don't you just love Prada???




I would love this as a gift!!
Fuschia and Snakeskin Leather- Match made in Heavin!


AAAANNNDDD i just think she is Gorgeous! And she knows it =)
Her Outfit is very seductive- She knows how to pull this off!
I would love to borrow it for a night....
(I wonder who "he" is)
Hayden  Panettiere by Deborah Anderson



ORAGAMI- I <3 Shapes



I love this dress!!!! Actually I love everything about the Picture. The spread. The shoes that are way exxagerated and the way she looks like she is drained. I would be too. The gloves make it that much more FABULOUS!




Picture from (ID Magazine)
It Reminds me of the Masterpiece I modeled in Flash N' Trash. Thanks to Mr. Alfredo Saucedo!....






WHAT THE HEMP??....

There are some things that fascinate me about this world. Some people really believe that taking the route to study fashion, fabrics, fiber etc. is a waste of time. Really? I believe it takes a different kind of mind and thinker to survive the world of fashion. You can not be dumb. AT ALL. There are so many layers to unfold. So many galaxies to visit. Like Really, you have to leave reality and go somewhere else to comprehend or understand some of the things needed to be learned. People as a whole are DUMB. We are lazy and want the easy way out all the time. We do not like change because change is cheaper and does not make us money. It will make us look stupid if we find a better way to do something that has been done a certain way for so long. Where am I getting at? I have so many more hate posts to write about how sad we are. But for tonight I'll start with one topic: HEMP.
What is it?
It comes from a plant called Cannabis genus. It is a soft and durable fiber. (VERY SIMILAR TO COTTON- IN USES).
Hemp is a staple fiber that has been grown for 12,000 years for textiles and paper and food. IT HAS BEEN PROHIBITED IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE THE 1950'S.
Presidents like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson grew hemp.  The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. 
Interesting Facts:
Henry Ford has experimented with hemp to build car bodies because its a farm product.
BMW experiences with hemp materials in automobiles to make cars more recyclable.
Kimberly Clark (Fortune 500) has a mill in France which produces hemp paper which is preferred by bibles because it lasts VERY LONG and does not yellow.
Construction products such as medium density fiber board, oriented strand board, and even beams, studs and posts could be made out of hemp. Hemp has long fibers and would make the products stronger and/or lighter than those made from wood.
Hemp seed oil has been coined "Nature's Perfect Food for Humanity". The oil is programmed to maintain and improve good health. It is ideal for salad dressings, mayonnaise, dips etc. It contains all the essential fatty acids necessary for human life. It can improve damaged immune systems.

HAVE YOU READ ANYTHING BAD ABOUT IT YET?....
ILL CONTINUE....

Here are the Scientific Facts:
Industrial hemp and marijuana are both classified by taxonomists as cannabis sativa, which is a species with hundreds of varieties. Industrial hemp is bred to maximize fiber, seed and/or oil, while marijuana varieties seek to maximize THC the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

Marijuana and Hemp are said to look somewhat alike to an UNTRAINED EYE, an EASILY TRAINED eye can distinguish the difference.

Industrial Hemp has a THC content of .05% and 1%. Marijuana has a THC content of 3%-20%.  To get the same dose it would require someone to smoke 10-12 hemp cigarettes over an extremely short period of time.  This is almost impossible because of the large volume and high temperature of vapor.
******* IF hemp does pollinate nearby marijuana, genetically, ther result will always be lower THC marijuana, not higher THC hemp. If hemp is grown outdoors, marijuana will not be grown close by to avoid producing lower-grade marijuana. (Translation- Marijuana does not affect Hemp. HEMP affects Marijuana ).

Hemp fibers are longer, stronger, more absorbent, and more mildew resistant than cotton.
 
Fabrics that are made of at least one half hemp block the sun's UV rays more effectively than other fabrics.

Hemp was once named "New Billion Dollar Crop".

Here are the Legal Facts:
IF you are American, Be ashamed. I AM.
The US "Drug enforcement agency classifies all C.sativa varieties as "marijuana". We can not grow it Hemp legally without a field secured by fence, razor wire, dogs, guards, and lights making it cost prohibitive.

Hemp growers would not be allowed to hide marijuana in their fields. Marijuana is grown widely spaced to maximize leaves. Hemp is grown in tightly spaced rows to maximize stalk and is usually harvested BEFORE it goes to seed.
Hemp can be recycled several times more than wood based paper.
Hemp can be pulped using less chemicals than with wood.
Hemp can grow well in a variety of climates and soil types. It is naturally resistant to most pests, so need for pesticides. It grows tightly spaced, out-competing any weeds, so herbicides are not necessary.
Hemp can displace cotton which is usually grown with massive amounts of chemicals harmful to people and the environment. 50% of all the world's pesticides are sprayed on cotton.
Hemp can displace wood fiber and save forests for watershed, it even reduces global warming.
Hemp can yield 3-8 dry tons of fiber per acre. This is four times what an average forest can yield.

Are you lost? Dear God I hope not.

Point of it all?.


This is the Superman of all fibers that can be used instead of cotton. Sit and Think about how much of everything has cotton in it.  Hemp is way better, way cheaper, and way more eco-friendly. = )
BUT- because some IDIOT in AMERICA said it "resembles" marijuana we will not legalize it here?
How selfish and how convenient that COTTON THE BRAND has all of us by the hairs because were buying this BS. COTTON is smart. Americans are the idiots.  Cotton found their competition and found a way to get rid of it because they knew you would fall for it.  This makes me upset because this is not the only fiber that is kept secret.  And yes it takes someone who studies fibers and fabrics to understand all this.

You be the judge.

 Marijuana:


Hemp:






Would you be the idiot who smoked Hemp?

http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/marijuana.html 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp 
http://www.regenerativenutrition.com/content.asp?id=64