I just saw the film Black Swan starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, last night. I know there has been so much talk about the costumes and I can now truly attest to the beauty and craftsmanship created by Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte. They are all stunning, my favorite being the black swan ensemble. Here are a few sketches and a still of Natalie from the movie in the black swan costume.
I had to share with everyone a magazine cover, but it’s not so simple. It’s for Company magazine, a publication headquartered in London. Over the summer on my study abroad program, we visited Hearst Publications and Company was one of the magazines under the Hearst umbrella. Cosmo UK is also a part of this group, and we met the editor herself, no big deal. The editor of Company, Victoria White, sat next to me as she spoke to our International Communications class about magazines and the industry. Needless to say, it made my life complete. Not only is the magazine amazing, but it is the type of publication that I would love to work for, especially their High Street fashion quarterly. But to my point: on the cover of Company’s January edition is Nicola Roberts, one of my fashion icons. She is in the UK girl band Girls Aloud and is absolutely gorgeous. I see a lot of myself in her, and I admire her tons. 
One of my favorite designers is Chloe, and in the Spring 2011 collection the line features these amazing ballet flats. These shoes look amazing, and most of all comfortable and can go with anything! Perfect timing on their part, with the release of the ballet movie “Black Swan.” Probably not intentional but still a funny coincidence. I am obsessed (currently) with authentic looking ballet flats. I got a pair from TopShop in England this summer and they are ripping, which breaks my heart. I have also had three pairs of the same black Steve Madden ballet flats. Sidenote –they destroy so easily over the years.
This image is from Rdujour.com.
One of my favorite blogs: RDuJour has the entire lookbook for Valentino for Gap. All of the ruffles look amazing and the earth tones give the clothes that edge. Check it here.
Here are a few looks for the William Rast for Target line. Hits stores December 19, check it here.
Alexa Chung was named Best Dressed of 2010 out of 50 women by Teen Vogue. Check the runners up here.
I saw this commercial the other day for a new line of Adidas shoes. Something really captivated me about the ad, I think it was the gorgeous royal blue contrasting the bright white. Their colors are so iconic and they play up the polarity in the hues. I like the ad because I think they did a great job displaying the clothes and capturing the attention of their target audience.
I am a fan of Adidas, I have a sports watch by them and I have never gotten more complements than I have with this watch. I also am a huge advocate and admirer of Jeremy Scott for Adidas. Jeremy is one of my top three favorite designers hands down. His collabs with Adidas and Longchamp are iconic and pure artistry.
Google has just launched Boutiques, a website that maximizes your personal style and aids you in making online purchases that aligns with your fashion sense. The site launched this week and is already pioneered by celebs and even fellow blogger and major fashion inspiration Jane Aldridge. The concept is thus: You take a 20 question quiz to help the website define your style from there it pegs you anywhere from Boho to Romantic to Edgy and so on. Boutiques is then linked to every retailer you can imagine and they pull items from all over that fit your style and put them in your “boutique.” You can shop, “love” and “hate” items, follow other’s and generally explore online stores.
I am still working on mine, and have been investigating and playing on the site for the past few days. I feel like there is more I can get out of it rather than ideas for my Christmas list, but we’ll see. It has helped me come up with a few outfit ideas based on the pieces I have seen for sale.
Here is my profile!
The Cut covers it here.
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