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Showing posts with label Moschino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moschino. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

WHAT I WORE: Versailles



My style is entirely inspired by the grandeur, romance, whimsy, and mystique of Versailles. There is no place in the world that ignites my soul, and imagination, quite like Chateau de Versailles.

By borrowing from the old world, and mixing with the new, I feel my style is timelessly eclectic. 

WHAT I WORE:

The choker is by CHINE, and made of silk, faux fur, and vintage ornaments. It is quite similar to the chokers worn by Marie Antoinette and add a unique texture of glamour that is something quite different from a modern day necklace. 

The cardigan is by MOSCHINO and a vintage treasure! As soon as I found this turquoise delight I knew it belonged to me. Like roses bursting in the wind, it shares an air of whimsy that leaves me imagining leaves dancing along the winds of Versailles. 


My coat is created by one of my favorite Scandinavian brands, Noa Noa. I bought it several years ago in Antwerp and fell in love with it largely for the color, and delicate turquoise embroidery. 

There is something about the color palette of burgundy and turquoise that excites my eyes. It is unpredictable and yet pleasing. 
To my surprise, the color duo is found all over the Versailles interiors. 


My dress is by BCBG and is turquoise wrap dress adorned with short silk sleeves. The burgundy turtleneck is by Zara and a basic winter essential.

The boots are by Kenneth Cole and the softest, most comfortable boots I own. 


My gloves are simple vintage velvet in a red toned burgundy. 



Sunday, February 1, 2015

Review: My 2015 Winter Style


This Winter I challenged myself by documenting 15 days of  what I wore. The purpose of the challenge was to approach 2015 with a new attitude and to push my limits of creativity.
Today, I have decided to review this Fashion Challenge and share with you what I learned and currently love from my Winter style. 

Currently Loving:
My Wintery color palette finds me loving black, white and grey. I enjoyed the textured patterns of knit fabrics, stripes, embroidery, and pops of color. I normally, am never known to wear black, but this year it seemed to be appropriate to my current mood. Nearly 90% of my Winter style contained partial black elements. During darker days, I found myself craving bursts of color.  Pops of electric blue, turquoise, magenta, and golden oranges can be found in my style. 

What I Learned: 
How you stand or pose for a picture, greatly effects the proportions of the body. It was a huge wake up call to see how angles can lengthen you or chop you in half.  Knowing where the camera is and how to take a good shot is truly a learning experience. 

Currently, what are you guys loving this Winter? 
xo,
Maya

Monday, January 12, 2015

Fashion Challenge Day 6: OOTD "Layering Stripes"



Day 6 OOTD is all about stripes. The look is as usual, very comfortable, and effortless. Based around a simple white tee by James Perse, and black jeggings by 7 of mankind, the look is very practical and easy. From there, I added a cashmere striped cardigan by BCBG and a smaller striped/leopard print scarf by Calvin Klein, for added interest in textures. I opted for no jewelry on my hands but a statement silver drop earring created by me. 
Currently, I am loving the layering effect of stripes because it confuses the eye, and grabs your attention. Take care.

xo,
Maya








Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Jeremy Scott Makes a Mockery of Fashion



Recently, Jeremy Scott debut his first collection as Creative Director for the legendary Italian House, Moschino. What did he choose as inspiration for this coveted collection?

None other than, McDonalds, Candy wrappers, junkfood, and Sponge Bob Square Pants. 

Was this collection just a horrible joke, or is this really the new face of Moschino?

When asked why he created a collection with so little depth, Scott told the New York Times that he’s just trying to have a little fun, which will hopefully translate to clothes people crave. In his words: 

“Ultimately, we need no more clothes. We could function with everything that’s on the earth right now. So you have to have this reason to want things. To me, it’s to make you happy, and to me, that’s linked to humor.”

Moschino has always been a celebrated house of wit, quirkiness, and irony. Always a playful collection, but the humor is not the same as Jeremy Scott. Scott's humor is neither innovative nor artistic, it is cheap. Ironically, his aesthetic is a perfect match for junk food, and discardable candy wrappers. He represents everything going wrong with fashion and society. He is wonderfully marketable, and creates huge shock value but his creations have nothing to say. Useless noise. 


 If you compare his happy meal inspired handbag to an actual happy meal you pay $6 for, it looks almost identical. Where is the creativity, or artistry? This is simply a copy of a cheap child's meal. 


Mimicking, McDonald's workers, caused an uproar of complaints. The fashion house was accused of creating an ironic joke at the expense of McDonald's workers. The joke being, although the clothes are inspired by them, they could never afford it. 
Can we just take a second to re- think who the joke is on? The only person who should be laughed at is the person who spends $1000 for something that looks like fast food wrappers. Any employee of McDonald's would never desire paying thousands on their awful uniforms. 

I wish I could say this collection was a colossal failure, and  our society is too smart to feed into total garbage. Unfortunately, the collection is hitting magazine covers, selling out in stores, and proving there are a lot of ignorant people who pay a lot to look stupid. 
The fear is, what is next? Fashion is after all a business and they respond to demand. Should we look forward to pizza hut ball gowns, or frozen dinner purses? 

This is the danger of trends my friends. 
Don't Drink and Dress.

x
Maya



 





Friday, December 13, 2013

Blogmas Day 12: How To Pick The Perfect Holiday Coat!

Blogmas Day 12! Hello fashionistas! I think fashion girls sometimes forget how important picking a coat can be, especially if you live in a colder climate. It is something you will wear most days and the first thing everyone you meet will spot you in. This is why it is most important you pick the perfect coat that represents your personality and fashion style to the fullest. The coats I have picked here, are my personal favorites. My style is quirky, fun, but always elegant and feminine. I have narrowed my color palette to reds and burgundy, because those are the colors I wear in the winter season. For me, fashion is in the details. Whether it be a little frill, lace, quirky buttons, , etc. anything that adds uniqueness is something I am drawn to. For me, clothes are like art pieces and should always be interesting. However, if your style is more simple and casual, still pick a nice color that can add pep to your step. Take care. xx - Maya