Androgyny Me

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

It has taken the greater fashion-sphere to take notice of something that I have always known and that is: its better on the other side, of the gender dress code, that is. With more "mainstream" males and females co-opting articles of clothing from each other and wearing them with their own style, it was bound to become de riguer (almost) for the masses to take note and follow.
I have always loved that, through fashion, you can come to express yourself and carve out a sartorial definition of yourself, no matter how you chart the course. If you want to wear a tailored suit head-to-toe, or a prim and pretty dress with matching accessories, its all good. As long as you stay within the lines? Um, no thanks. We all have to remember that fashion is an outlet, a creative process, used for express of the craft/art and of the individual. It allows us to pick and choose and carve out our own individual display by offering us the multitude of choice. For men nowadays to wear women's clothes shouldn't be outrageous or strange, or for women to do the same thing as sexy and defiant. It should be, I feel, natural and unexpectedly expected of anyone to choose any style of dress or any item of clothing from any gender closet to express who they are.
So what if Kanye wore a woman's shirt (er, blouse)? He saw the art in it and wanted to wear it. And rock it. So what if Janelle Monae wore a tuxedo to the Grammys?? She wore it with gusto and damned well showed all of us a thing or two about tailoring. So what if Blake Lively wore a super mini pair of shorts to the Chanel Resort show in Cannes? She was wearing Chanel!
We all have choices. Pick and choose your own, and wear them because it makes you feel good, and look good, in your very own, gender-you style.

-fggofstyle

It is not the Future, it is the Now!!:
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The Future of Award Show Dressing: Met Gala Ball 2011

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Janelle Monae

Madonna in Stella McCartney with Guy O' Seary
Brooke Luger and Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klein
Fashion's annual "Academy Awards" event, the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala, this year presented in celebration of Alexander McQueen's "Savage Beauty" exhibition at the museum, is usually an indication of how Hollywood will be dressing during its annual Awards Season. This year at the Met, the starlets and fashion darlings took their gowns to body-conscious heights and skin-baring points of fancy. The gown shape most prevalent was close to the body and fitted, while the usual "sexy" element of lace was used in a similarly fitting and sexy way as the peek-a-boo surprise of skin. Also prevalent was the high slit, which is a surprising and daring element for gowns. And finally, color, bold and bright and beautiful, wasn't shied away from. I hope that come Awards Season, the stylists-that be and their star clients will take major cues from the Met Gala and incorporate most of these great gown looks into their event selections. Its time that we get sexiness, glamour, and daring drama during Awards Season. Take a peek at some of my favorites, and be sure to click the links below for more.

-fggofstyle


The Top 21 Best Dressed at the Met Costume Institute Gala – Fashionista: Fashion Industry News, Designers, Runway Shows, Style Advice


Cristina Ricci in Zac Posen

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Diana Kruger in Jason Wu

"There Is Only One Kate in London"

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Friday, May 6, 2011

Kate Moss for Agent Provacateur
(photo via fashionista.com)
This amazing and bold image is from an Agent Provocateur Bridal ad done a few years ago.
If there ever was a statement about the recent Royal Wedding...

-fggofstyle

Ramblin' Rosy

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Monday, May 2, 2011

As a personal stylist and retail expert, I get called upon to assist with some serious shopping for a wide range of clients. I have had the most distinct pleasure of making the acquaintance of a fashion savvy and in-the-know client known as Rosy, who was in town on her "Rosy Reports" assignment for the well known and renown website "Love always, Bear". She was shopping with her Mom and celebrity stylist Sydne Summer. Rosy is one fantastically stylish "gal". Thanks so much and the pleasure was all mine!

-fggofstyle

The Dress We All Waited For

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Princess Catherine in her wedding gown, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
(photo via CBS.com)

It was the dress that we all waited for and, in my opinion, it did not disappoint. Elegant, intricate, masterly crafted, and simply beautiful, Princess Catherine chose a dress for the history books. It is also a much deserved and honored tribute to Britian's premier designer, the late Alexander McQueen and an evolutionary push toward the future for his design house's new designer, Sarah Burton. By wearing a gown by such a prolific modern designer/label as McQueen, the Princess is saying oodles to the public: she will be on the cusp and of-the-moment but also classic and fun. Taking many cues from Princess Diana's designer sartorial leanings is a good call, and it will be fun and interesting to see how Princess Catherine grows in her style. Her first step, seen here, is a fabulous one.

-fggofstyle
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