TWF: The First Ever 3-D Printed Dress! Ermagerd!!!

This is Dita Von Teese. (Yes, she's gorgeous, calm down.) The dress she's werking like no tomorrow was fabricated by a printer. Real life! Not joking.

Michael Schmidt designed the gown with  architect, Francis Bitonti. They took a 3-D digital rendering of Dita's actual body, and fit the design to the form, so that it fit her perfectly. It was printed in 17 pieces with 3,000 individual joints for maliability and movement. Then, the dress was lacquered black and covered with 12,000 jet black Swarvoski Crystals. It was shown at a symposium at the Ace Hotel in NYC a few months ago and in LA last week. 

I should have been there. 

There's a video of Dita modeling the dress and the showing of the whole fabrication process as narrated by the designer in the Times article where I read about this new frontier in fashion. 

Here's the link: 

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/10/by-design-a-crystal-crusted-gown-made-with-a-3-d-printer/?smid=fb-share&_r=1

If this is the future of fashion and my boobs are going to look that great in said future fashion ensemble, then I'm super excited and can't wait to see what happens next. 

References and photo courtesy of Times. 

What I Would've Worn: Golden Globes 2013

Everyone is talking about who wore what best. That gets old after a minute or so. I start thinking: Since I have such an opinion, what would I have worn last night?

Light bulb.

So, I thought about Givenchy. Tisci is my number one as far as designer obsessions go, but Fall 2012 featured fur tops which I love, but fur is just too much for the Golden Globes. Then, I thought about Alexander McQueen, my number two, but those flamboyant, pink, anemone like tiers would surely get me shunned, even though, I think the dresses are fabulous. Then, it came to me! Giles, Spring 2013.

Look 39. Sans hat, and add a belt to accentuate the curves honey.
(via Style.com)

Yves Saint Laurent Artsy Ring
(via Net-A-Porter)

Sarah Cavendar Wide Braided Gold Belt

Exagona Platform, Christian Louboutin
(via Neiman Marcus)

Kotur Motley Clutch (preferably in gold)
(via Neiman Marcus)

I'm thinking a simple up-do with simple make-up. It's all about the dress.

Koya

The New York Chronicles Pt. 2: The Boys!

During my stint in NYC, I got to ogle and drool over my two most favorite things fashion and BOYS! They were everywhere, duh. (This is New York.) Did I mention a lot of them were hotter than the Alabama sun in August? Like the great Calvin Harris said, "I like all the girls." However, it this case, I like ALL THE BOYS. All of them. Cuteness knows no race or style (sometimes).
Now, everyone in New York has their own style, but there are still those few who practice that individualism within a genre...a fashion genre if you will.
So, I observed many a guy, and I've compiled a list of my favorites. Note that not every New York male fits into these "genres." There are still some guys that are just normal. Whatever that means.

Now, let the list commence.

Hip-Hop Hipster

Snapback? Check.
Skinny jeans? Check.
Retro/Specialty sneakers? Check.
These are the type of guys who frequent Supreme or
Urban Outfitters in search of quirky t-shirts.
They're usually pretty young, like high school young.
However, they sure can wear those jeans.
Example used: The Cool Kids. 

Man Fashionista

He's so chic. He dresses way better than you
and anyone you know. He looks like he just
stepped off the runway. He even walks like he's on a
 runway. You kind of love to hate this guy.
This guy may come with a man-bag, and you're
never sure if he's gay or not.
Example used: Trussardi-1911

The Standard Hipster

Note: Hipsters may vary, so I picked the one I saw the most. However, a hipster male can always be found in Williamsburg and identified by his flannel.

This is your standard hipster.
He has facial hair.
He has a skull cap.
He has a flannel shirt.
He will always have that discerning look
as if he knows everything, and you know
nothing.  

The Hampton Look

It's like the preppy look, but with a little more douchebag
sprinkled in. Think of Chuck Bass walking the streets of 5th Ave
near Bergdorf's always on his iPhone with his polished hair
and pastel duds. Of course, he has amazing bone structure,
and he probably models for fun because he's too rich for a job.
Yet, you still want him because of all the above reasons.
Example used: Spurr Spring/Summer 2010 

Chic Punk

His favorite band is The Ramones or The Clash.
His hair is perfectly a mess. His Doc Martens are
fresher than the day he bought them, and he hates
everything. He's dark yet stylish. His jeans cost a fortune, but
his shirt came from the Goodwill. He's the bad boy that coordinates.
Example used: Baliman Spring 2011

So many guys, so little time. I can't wait until my next trip!

xoxo

Things We Fancy: Gaga's Outfit

OMG! I just had to post this awesome vintage Versace ensemble Gaga is wearing in this photo! I'm kinda digging on the blue-green wig too...

Look at Gaga working it. 

xoxo

Things We Fancy: LITA BOOTS

Jeffrey Campbell struck fashionista gold when he came up with these. To the untrained eye, they look like regular platform lace-ups, but that's why it's called "the UNTRAINED eye." These shoes started the JC epidemic (that's highly contagious by the way). It's all about the constant re-invention of this shoe every few months to keep the fever high.

Because of that, girls collect these boots like Beanie Babies. Some pairs even have code names. 

Starting at $160 a pair, the fashionably educated can get their hoard on. They come in every fabric, pattern, and theme known to man. (See my favorites below.) JC made sure there was a pair to make every girl feel special. So, go get yourself a  pair because diamonds are nice, but everyone knows shoes are a girl's best friend.

"American Flag"

"Lita-Fab in Black"

"Platinum"

"Suede in Tan"

Images courtesy of Nasty Gal Vintage. Click here to shop these shoes.

xoxo