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Some research for my Fashioning Culture Final.

College Portfolio.

In depth description to come.

Chinatown Coffee Co.

Last week my mom told me about a cute little Coffee Shop in Chinatown. Of course I was so excited by the idea and hoped I would not be disappointed since my unique experience at Joe's Coffee Shop in New York City.

If you didn't know, I am a huge addict when it comes to coffee. I appreciate original flavors that aren't watered down and drowned by huge amounts of hidden sugars like Starbucks.

So I went to the Chinatown Coffee shop and was immediately impressed by it's interesting composition in such a busy city. It is very narrow but can sit a good amount of people and has stainless steel finishings. To me make things ten times better, it allows you to order your coffee to go or to stay. If you decide to stay, you are served your coffee in a classic mug which I absolutely love. Wish all coffee shops could still keep the old coffee experience alive the same way few shops have managed to do during this day in age.

Here are a few pictures of the shop as well as a picture I drew of my coffee...








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Madame Gres, Couture At Work.

Yesterday while reading through a few articles on Artdaily I came across a wonderful exhibit in honor of Madame Gres. To be honest I never heard of Madame Gres until yesterday and my oh my am I thrilled I did.
Madame Gres is a notable designer that gained a reputation for her skill of drapery. She made a incredible impact in the fashion world that lasted way past her death in 1993. Now years after her death she is finally honored in a exhibit in Paris with some of her best pieces on display. Her dresses are definitely one of a kind and reminds me of the Renaissance.

Below is a sketch of one of her dresses.


Here's a sample of the article on ArtDaily:
By: Alexandria Sage

PARIS (REUTERS).- A pleat is just a pleat -- unless, of course, your name was Madame Gres. For this celebrated couturier, who pleated and draped her way through a half-century career in fashion, the art of meticulously folding fabric over the body to create dramatic sculpted forms elevated craft to art. Some 80 flowing creations from the artist, who died in 1993, are on display this summer at the Musee Bourdelle in the French capital. The collection, culled from the archives of the temporarily shuttered Musee Galliera of fashion, is the first retrospective of this legendary Parisian with the signature Angora turban to whom contemporary fashion designers owe much. In one stunning example, electric orange silk falls in hundreds of tiny folds in three tiers accentuated with brown ribbon in a 1977 dress that is at once contemporary and classic. In another room, seven white evening gowns dating from the 1950s to the 1970s offer versatility around a common theme. The dresses move from ... More...

7.11.11

It has been a while since I was actually able to blog during my freetime and I absolutely apologize for that. Sometimes as a teenager, or atleast for me, life becomes a bit hectic with college stuff and school stuff. From now on I'm going to try and make a balance.

Alrighty, on another note, I have a few pictures that I'm really excited about. They are probably my favorites so far.

The first set is Bohemian in a cliche way but I thought it would be cool to explore that side of fashion.






I wore a wrap as a skirt from India and a knit crop sweater from the Thrift Store.



For the other set I was inspired by Heartsrevolution lead singer Leyla 'Lo' Safai pink strip across her eyes.
Leyla 'Lo' Safai



Me



If putting the blue strip on wasn't such a hassle I would love to wear it everyday. Sort of like a exciting trade mark.

Luxirare: One Piece

Luxirare is my favorite blogger hands down. Recently she made a post about how she wanted a perfect Summer outfit that she can just throw on. So, she created these beautiful jumpers that are perfect for the day and party scene.

Now I want to create a jumper just like the pieces seen here.

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Wishful Thinking.

This summer is filled with simple colors and sillouhettes. The futuristic and exagerated designs are old news, now it is time for the professional era. Here A few pieces from various S/S 2011 collections that I wish I had.

Calvin Klein
Always have been a fan of Calvin Klein's effortless creations. He never lets me down.

Jill Sander
Jill Sander's full skirt is stunning! Perfect for a cocktail party. Love the splash of color too.

Theyskens' Theory
Never have been so relieved to see a nice pair of wide leg pants. Skinny jeans are terrible for the spring/summer.

T by Alexander Wang
Never seen dresses like these since the 90's and early 2000's. Such a simple cut says a million romantic, sophisticated words.

Celine
Those are the perfect summer pants. My favorite pieces from the season.

Cushni et Ochs
All I can say is leather and drapery.

Helmet Lang
The red dress is gorgeous. Finally a white suit that isn't typically paired with pants.

Max Azria

This is one of the moments where I ask myself "why didn't I think of that first." Such a beautiful cut.

Ph:Style.com, Vanillascented