Fashion Style

Day two of Haute Couture Week Spring 2005 included shows by Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Laurent Mercier and Ralph Ricci.



Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld continues the typical lady-like Chanel style in this collection, and is true to its Paris origins. It seems Karl Lagerfeld has decided to turn some models into replica of himself and gave them white hair. While most of the couture collection seems relatively wearable, the makeup is ghost-like and some models were painted with super thick eyebrows. So I would advice you not to zoom into the pictures unless you are mentally prepared. Even though I normally am a big fan of Chanel, this collection was quite disappointing.

The first outfit that was presented. This one is one of the typical Chanel designs. A lot of the models were wearing that hat and those shoes.

This dress was definately refreshing, especially after seeing all the other dresses, (which were white, puffy and lacy.) This one has constrasting colors of gold and black, and the roses are nicely blended into the design.



Christian Lacroix

This Christian Lacroix collection seemed to have an oriental theme. Notice all the models had on Chinese empress-like hats. The dresses were colorful and the whole show was a spectacular one. Barneys Girl and I feel very sorry for Christian Lacroix as his label had just been sold by LVMH to a U.S. investment company. Anyways, here are a few favourites from this collection:

The Lacroix dresses are all beautiful and well deserved the round of applause and 'Bravos' from the audience.



Laurent Mercier

Laurent Mercier is the fashion house which transforms men's fashion into women couture. In this collection, the designer tried to inject a bit more femine appeal to the designs. But obviously, you can still see the male influence.

Although this collection is not as fascinating as the others, the fact Laurent Mercier bothered with the ever diminishing world of haute couture deserves to be appreciated.

So Haute Couture Week has arrived in Paris, and I'm sure all of you are just breathless in anticipation to see some of these one of a kind works of art. For they are surely works of art more then pieces of clothing, when only 3000 women in the world can afford to wear them. Although some are more artsy then others. So we'll kick off with the wearable haute coutures of the day.

I been up to my a... in snow the past few days and talk about bad hair days — with 50 mile an hour winds, blowing snow and snow mountains everywhere. When will it end!!!

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Well, I found the best cure for this weather is a wig. They say that 90% of your body heat escapes through your head, a good fact to know if someone calls you a hot head - hee - hee.

Wigs have always been a part of my sexy outfits. They are great for changing moods, personalities and a salvation in weather like this.

I just love this Cleopatra cut wig with tapered front and bob style back. Versatile bangs and stretch inner adjustable cap for a perfect fit.

Now I can just fantasize about floating down the Nile with Julius Caesar.

I been up to my a... in snow the past few days and talk about bad hair days — with 50 mile an hour winds, blowing snow and snow mountains everywhere. When will it end!!!

click picture for details

Well, I found the best cure for this weather is a wig. They say that 90% of your body heat escapes through your head, a good fact to know if someone calls you a hot head - hee - hee.

Wigs have always been a part of my sexy outfits. They are great for changing moods, personalities and a salvation in weather like this.

I just love this Cleopatra cut wig with tapered front and bob style back. Versatile bangs and stretch inner adjustable cap for a perfect fit.

Now I can just fantasize about floating down the Nile with Julius Caesar.

Snow, Snow, Snow when will it go.

Well, I really do like a bed of fallen snow. Gee, its is great making snow angels with my thigh high stiletto boots in a virgin blanket of snow.

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I love to spread my legs and arms in the snow. Its cold and hot at the same time - if you know what I mean

And the spiked heels make such great patterns in the snow.

These are really fab — thigh high stiletto heel boots - with a 6" spiked heel and a platform to make them easy to walk in. Full Inner zipper too.

Well, off to making snow angels in the snow - again.

Snow, Snow, Snow when will it go.

Well, I really do like a bed of fallen snow. Gee, its is great making snow angels with my thigh high stiletto boots in a virgin blanket of snow.

click picture for details

I love to spread my legs and arms in the snow. Its cold and hot at the same time - if you know what I mean

And the spiked heels make such great patterns in the snow.

These are really fab — thigh high stiletto heel boots - with a 6" spiked heel and a platform to make them easy to walk in. Full Inner zipper too.

Well, off to making snow angels in the snow - again.

Barneys Girl and I want to say happy birthday to Mischa Barton! It is her 19th birthday today(although she looks more mature than 19.) Both of us love Mischa, whether as an actress or a fashion inspiration. We envy her tall & slim body, and even more so, her expensive, fashion-foward wardrobe. We hope that she will continue to:

• Attend functions looking effortlessly gorgeous.
• Walk around town with her boyfriend, Brandon Davis, wearing trendy, casual outfits, and matching them with her typical Chanel bags.
• Grace magazine covers and editorials in magazines nationwide.
• Look and smile pretty in The OC. And to successfully act Marrissa Cooper out as the rich, screwed up girl, which we think she is brilliant at.

Mischa in The Golden Globes Award 2005 last weekend.

Mischa and Brandon attending the Mercedes-Benz DesignCure party in Los Angeles in 2004.

Mischa attended a 2004 Oscars party in this light golden dress. Her ankle boots add to the chic-ness of this look.

Mischa taking a morning stroll in Dec. 2004. She is wearing Miss Sixty jeans here. See what I mean by trendy outfits with beautiful bags?

Mischa featured as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Woman in 2004. And indeed, we agree with People magazine.





Mischa in The OC Season 2 Promo photos, wearing a Matthew Williamson Dress.

Mischa spendt her Christmas & New Year holidays in Hawaii with Brandon. Notice that she is wearing a Bohemian Luxe style outfit. The colors are bright and the material is loose and flowing. Of course, being Mischa Barton, there is no saying to how expensive her holiday outfit would cost. But we applaud her for her fabulous fashion sense.