by | Jul 2, 2011 | Fashion |
Designers present their creations on the runway. They become elevated to star status when a single piece is worn by a high profile socialite or celebrity. Have you ever wanted to learn more about your favorite designers or get a chance to see those runway designs for yourself? For the past several years, fashion designers are having their designs showcased not just on the runway, but also in museums all over the world.
How can I see the haute couture clothing of some of my favorite designers?
I recently read an article on WWD (Source:May 26, 2011) that stated fashion designer exhibitions are popping up all over the place. Is this considered to be a trend that will go away in a few years? I do not think so. Trends are not long lasting and the fashion designer exhibitions tell their stories and get the long time fans entrenched in being up close to the unique creations.
In 2005, the Costume Institute displayed the Chanel Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. That was more than five years ago. It is very evident that these exhibitions are not trends. Chanel is a true icon to say the least and to see an exhibition that would tell the story of such a force in fashion in no way could be a trend. And earlier this year, “Culture Chanel” was featured at the Modern Museum of Art in Shanghai (source: WWD, October 26, 2010). It appears that there is a constant interest in these type of museum exhibition.
WWD stated in its article that the Costume Institute’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibition has been a great success (source:WWD May 27, 2011). I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art website and the videos and pictures of the Alexander McQueen exhibit are breath taking. Jill of Everything Just So says the exhibit has been extended and she gives some good advice for getting the full exhibit experience.
Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Exhibition http://blog.metmuseum.org/alexandermcqueen/ensemble-widows-of-culloden/
In a recent video interview on NYTimes Style, Andrew Bolton, curator of the McQueen exhibition says that the visitor will be able to appreciate the “craftsmanship” and exquisite detail of the garments.
Some of us may not be able to wear the haute couture pieces right now; but we sure can get pretty close to the see the intricacies of the garment.
The Dior Inspiration exhibition is currently on display in Moscow, Russia. The exhibition is magnificent and jaw dropping. It makes me want to drop everything and catch a flight to Moscow just to see the exhibition. I am an avid admirer of Christian Dior — the clothes and the fragrances. The video below is from the Grand Opening of the Dior Inspiration. Check out www.inspirationdior.com to get more up and close information about this awesome exhibit.
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I do not see a trend here. I see a wave of fashion designer exhibitions that not only show us beautiful designs; but educating us on the hard work it took to design, cut, mold fabric and create lines for the runway.
The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier, From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is showing at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art right now. If you are in the Montreal area; go see it because who knows, it may give you inspiration.
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Learning more about designers through exhibitions is not a trend because we are educating ourselves to become more knowledgable. If we happen to own one of those creations it makes the piece much more memorable because there is a story behind it.
Do you consider fashion designer exhibitions a current trend?
Let me know what you think.
by | Jun 28, 2011 | Fashion |
This is one of my favorite dresses. This dress works for all occasions so it can be dressed up or down. I have worn this dress with flats, heels and wedges. All the above works with this dress. The colors in the dress are gray, green, yellow and black. So many different color accessories to change the look of the dress, it’s like a chameleon.
Either I saw a bug or looking at a bird in this photo. Looks like I am in deep thought. Have a wonderful week everybody.
Outfit Review
Dress – Madison Leigh
Blouse- H&M
Shoes- Impo
Purse – Coach
Jewelry – gifts
by | Jun 19, 2011 | Fashion |
When I had taken the pictures with this dress, it had rained so much that day. With all the rain we have been getting lately, a pretty dress brings a smile to my face.
Loving this Blue Paisley print in this dress, it’s fresh and so chic. Another added benefit with this dress is that it’s made out of cotton. Since cotton is a natural fiber, it is so breathable in the Summer time, especially on the those hot and humid days.
I bought this dress from Chadwicks.com for $17.00 after all my coupons and discounts. Chadwicks has been a great place to find awesome dresses especially if you do not want to spend a whole lot of money. Most dresses start at $40.00 and the catalogue often come with discount coupons for 10, 20 or sometimes 30 0r 40 percent off your favorite item, bringing the down even more. Yeah, you can say that’s pretty awesome. I know if I would search for a similar dress at Macy’s, it would start at $85.00 or more.
3 Benefits of wearing dresses in the Summer
- Cool
- Cute
- -Comfortable
An added bonus is that the dress is appropriate for all facets of my life: I can wear it to work, to church or on a date with my hubby. I cannot think of a place where I would not wear this dress. I am sure to get my moneys worth and compliments!
Outfit Review
Cardigan -Motto
Dress -Chadwicks
Wedges – Gretta
Cross, Inlaid Necklace – Sincerely Southwest
Ankle Bracelet -Diamonique
Pink Handbag – Dooney & Bourke
Burnt Orange Croco Handbag – Dooney & Bourke
Earrings – Joan Rivers
Bracelet – Gift
by | Jun 11, 2011 | Fashion, Sewing |
A friend of mine is getting slim (congrats to her!) and asked me to see what I could do with the waistband on her favorite skirt. Well the waistband was far gone. So much so that it had no elastic stretch left in it.
A lot of things happened during the time she gave it to me and I started working on it. So I decided today that I would get to it. I started by cutting out the original waistband because it was serving no use to the skirt at all. I am creative, so the ideas flow and I run with it.
Old Waistband
I folded over the top of the fabric, like sewing a hem on a pair of pants.
Folded over fabric to sew
I did not need to iron because the gauze fabric is so pliable. So I began to sew the waistband of the skirt.
Getting ready to sew the fabric waistband
This is a broom stick skirt. It has a lot of fabric so this took some time to stitch around the circumference of the skirt.
I made sure I left an opening for the elastic to go into. I used the method of a safety pin on the end of the elastic and working the elastic through the opening.
Pulling Elastic through the waistband
After I finished bringing the elastic through, I sewed the opening closed. I moved the fabric around so the gathers were even.
I finished off the skirt by stitching over the waistband to make sure the elastic doesn’t roll.
Finished skirt.
This is a great way to recycle a piece of clothing. It’s a new skirt because by taking off the original waistband I brought the length up a bit and it looks really pretty.
This is a cool tune from Rochelle Jordan. Was listening to this while I was sewing.
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by | Jun 10, 2011 | Fashion |
1. Handkerchief Blouses
For hot humid days, these blouses are a must because they are so airy and cool. I love the pattern in this blouse by Susan Graver I feel like I have drifted to India when I am in it. . Find similar stylish ladies blouses at Witt International.
2. Prints- It’s all about the prints. They add so much individuality and uniqueness to your wardrobe.
3. Maxi Dresses- Oh so comfortable and chic. This maxi dress by Marc Bouwer can be worn day or night. Dressed up for work or church. Dressed down for casual relaxation.
The shoes in these four photos are Bendables by Clarks. I love these metallic-colored sandals because they work as a neutral because I can work with so many different outfits. This is wonderful.
4. Wedges- Love the comfortableness and the height I get from wedges. I feel like I am over 6 feet tall. Wedge sandals by Inso.
5. Loving the Honeysuckle pink, this hue brings a smile to my face. Skirt by Isaac Mizrahi and blouse by Denim and Company.
6. Bangles, Rings, necklaces, headbands, chokers. I enjoy wearing it all each and everyday.
I am wearing an ankle bracelet with me bare trap sandals and I think it gives off a step above the crowd look.
Bare Traps
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I am loving Tarina Tarantino nail polish. The colors are so hot!
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by | Jun 8, 2011 | Fashion |
Boy it’s hot this week.
It was heat indices of 100 degrees here in Missouri so I was thinking what should I wear to work. I want to look cool and feel cool.
One Bubbling with Elegance and Grace fashion tip is to make sure you wear the type of fabric that works with the climate that you’re in. Where I live, it’s a lot of humid and hot days in the summer so natural fibers or a blend is perfect for me.
The fabric in this sheath dress by Evan Picone is 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex. My doggie is either looking at the squirrel or eyeing the awesome print of the dress. Sheath dresses are a fashion do because I can put on a shirt over this and be completely work appropriate. It is so versatile. If you do not have a sheath dress, then this weekend check out Macy’s because they have great sales and you never know what you may find. This dress was $17.00 and I have had it for almost two years now.
Now you would think … Oh my gosh this is a synthetic fiber, so she must be sweating like there is no tomorrow. Not so! This fabric blend was so comfortable and breathable it was amazing. Also, the dress is not see-through so no need for a slip.
Blends can be so amazingly comfortable and breathable. Polyester has come a long way because I have seen this synthetic fiber woven to look like silk. Having comparisons in fiber is a good thing because we don’t always know how are “natural” fibers are being produced. Technology has really advanced in the fiber industry.
I am getting pretty deep here so let me get back to the outfit post.
Another love of mine is comfortable shoes but I want them to look stylish. These wedges are by Nina. The color is peach but in the sun they are coming across as a tan color. Kinda karma Chameleon effect. I heart them because you get the height without feeling the pain and these shoes have padding in them.
The sun is so bright I hope you can see them.
I really have to take the time to focus on what works for me. I will be going through my closet this weekend.
Outfit review
Dress – Evan Picone
Wedges – Nina
Necklace – Nolan Miller
Bracelet – gift
Ankle Bracelet – gift
My earrings, well I didn’t get a good close up of them so that will have to be for another post. I promise.
watch – Birthday gift
Coach Bag – Birthday gift
Sunnies – Joan Rivers
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