Fashion Fleur.

Done, Finished

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:23:00 +0000

Thanks for reading over the years!!!!!!

I have decided to move on and start fresh at etoiletheblog.blogspot.com !!!!!

Thanks for the support and hope you visit me at Etoile!!!!!

kisses,

hanui

Back At Last

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:58:00 +0000

Hello friends!
I have been super busy with so many different things I haven't been able to update for the longest time! I started another blog for fun @ hanuichoi.tumblr.com and also started my very own online shop on etsy @ coquillagepapeterie.etsy.com! At the right column of this blog are just some of the items available. Click and show some love!

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Here are some must haves for the season grace à refinery29:

ANYTHING ORANGE!

Above, from left:
3.1 Phillip Lim Lace-up Tunic Dress, $295, available at La Garçonne.
Sophomore Short-Sleeve Henley, $65, available at Opening Ceremony.
JF And Son Hibiscus Georgette Blouse, $233, available through JF And Son.

FULL MINISKIRTS

Above, from left:
Wren Skating Skirt, about $275, available at Mick Margo and Thistle & Clover.
A.P.C. Corduroy Full Skirt, $200, available at A.P.C. and La Garçonne.
Karen Walker Wool Full Skirt, $365, available at Creatures of Comfort.

ROLLED JEAN

Above, from left:
Current/Elliott Boyfriend Jean, $229, pre-order at Shop Intuition.
Rogan Sovereign Jean, $278, available at La Garçonne.
J. Crew Distressed Vintage Slim Jeans, $135, available at J.Crew.

PLAID SHIRTS
Above, from left:
Urban Renewal Shrunken Flannel, $48, available at Urban Outfitters.
Built By Wendy Flannel Backward Shirt, $176, available at Built By Wendy.
Steven Alan Reverse Seam Shirt, $158, available at Steven Alan.

Check refinery29 for even more!

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My new muse, both for her music and style: El Perro Del Mar

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And this is kinda late but the Cazals+Andre+Lou Doillon music video is pretty cute. My favorite three things in one.

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It's the music video for Cazals' Somebody Somewhere, and features Andre's famous cartoon character Monsieur A and Lou Doillon dancing on the streets of Paris. And by the way is Andre still engaged to Uffie? Anyways check out the video here:

Hide and Seek

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:35:00 +0000

It has been a long, hot weekend. Saturday was my friend Lauren's 17th so we went to her house and ate & watched the cutest movie ever. It was called Love and Other Disasters and had Brittany Murphy in it. It was great. I will post pics later because I used my Holga & need to develop the film. Sunday was the American Apparel Factory Flea Market at their factory in downtown LA. It was reallllly hot and the line took us like four hours. But it was still fun. I got asked if I wanted to work for American Apparel and got my picture taken. I met lots of lovely, interesting people. Here are some photos below I took with my old camera (click to enlarge):

F Yeah Fest 5 with No Age, Ladyhawke, Mika Miko, Crystal Antlers, Matt & Kim, etc is coming up. And the LA Scavenger Hunt is the next day. I am really excited.

Have any of you seen the Dark Knight yet? Oh that's a silly question; 99% of you probably did. I really want to but haven't found the time. Let me know what you guys think of the movie. I heard it was epic.

Dream On

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:21:00 +0000

Here is the post I had been planning to put up for days.. Sorry for the delay, lovelies.
The day before yesterday, I adopted the cutest puppy. His name is Max, he's black, and he's half cocker spaniel and half labrador retriever. He honestly is the most gorgeous dog I have ever seen. He is still in the process of getting familiarized with my fish and especially my cat. But all will be well in due time. I will post photos as soon as my expired fuji experia film comes in the mail with my lomo london notebook.

Leading a sedentary summer has induced chronic hunger. I am constantly stuffing myself. So here is an ode to my favorite restaurants and haunts in and around Los Angeles, in case you ever get the urge to delve in gastronomic delights. My mother is a chef and professed slave to food so I am somewhat seasoned in finding great food here. So let us commence.

LUCQUES

http://www.lucques.com/
8474 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Situated in the heart of Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue, Lucuqes is arguably one of the best restaurants around. It's one of my favorites, and everyone loved it when I held my Sweet Sixteen birthday party there. The beignets (french donuts) here are a must, served with ice cream, if they are available at the time. The sunday suppers here are also marvelous.

AMANDINE
12225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1105
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/38547517

I am proud to say I have been a satisfied patron of Amandine Patisserie/Cafe since I was 7 years old. Amadine is a local favorite for cakes and other bakery items, although their omelettes and sandwiches are delightful as well. I turn to Amandine almost exclusively for my cake needs (they made my 16th birthday cake with lots of chocolate mousse and such) and they never disappoint. Stop by for a casual cup of coffee and slice of tart.

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN
many locations, including los angeles, manhattan beach, nyc... check website for locations
http://www.lepainquotidien.com

A meal in the rustic La Pain Quotidien will hit the spot anytime of day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, you name it. I have been going here for years and just love the little sandwiches (my favorite is the dinde rotie) and the mint lemonade. I've been to three locations and love all of them (except the Los Angeles one has terrible parking that borders on insanity).

TRA DI NOI
@ Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA
http://www.malibucountrymart.com/

Nestled in beautiful Malibu inside the lovely outdoor mart (which has stores like Shabby Chic, Chrome Hearts, Madison, Lisa Kline, Ralph Lauren, Ron Herman...), Tra di Noi is the place to go for superb Italian cooking and celebrity sightings (I've seen Lindsay Lohan and Will Ferrell). Although you could choose to eat inside or on their outdoor patio (which will many times feature a live cellist or violinist), most people including myself order to go and eat at one of the many picnic tables in the middle of the mart. The pizzas, especially the one with eggplants, are great, as well as the pastas. They also offer wine to go, which is complete Malibu chic.

3 SQUARE CAFE + BAKERY
1121 Abbot Kinney
Venice, CA 90291
http://www.rockenwagner.com/cafe.html
Located on one of the more interesting streets in Los Angeles, 3 Square Cafe + Bakery is a charm. Although the lines are very long, the food is worth the wait. The avocado fries and the calamari fritto misto are in my opinion the best dishes. While waiting, you can head next door to one of the best design stores in town, A+R. Across the street is also the amazing patisserie/tea house Jian and the clothing store Salt (which carries Hache, Opening Ceremony, Issey Miyake). If you don't have the time to wait, you can take baked goods to go in their bakery area, which is right next door to the restaurant.

There are a lot more, but I will write about them later I guess. And next time I'll include places in Northern California, San Diego and Las Vegas!

Looking at the F/W prete-a-porter collections, I think this season so far has been very hit or miss. Take for example this look from A.F. Vandevorst:

I like the ensemble, as well as the hairstyle (very Alexander McQueen circa s/s 08). It's very put together and structured, something you would expect from the minimalist duo. However, a look at another ensemble from the same collection proves to be the exact opposite:

This look isn't very flattering. The layering is confusing and the different contours, silhouettes, textures, and patterns really clash in an unfavorable light.

Through looking at many of the looks from other collections, I'm seeing looks I either love or loathe. What are some of your favorite loves/hates in the F/W 2008 collections?

Your Name Is Neverending

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:09:00 +0000

There seems to be a problem with blogger; for the past hour I have written the same long post four times only to have it get deleted everytime. So I will save that post until later. I will make this quick... Just something I got the other day, a shirt from Karen Walker's S/S 2008 Lucky collection:

I also got a new Tsumori Chisato graphic pouch but can't find a picture online.. will find one soon, I promise!

It'd be great if someone could drop me a comment about whether they have been experiencing similar problems with posting on blogger, or if anyone knows the problem has been fixed..

xx

Everybody's Down

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:32:00 +0000

I must say I'm really feeling this outfit:

courtesy of thesartorialist.com

My summer has been very uneventful, hot, and boring. Not to mention very unproductive. I would really like to go somewhere far far away. I think I'm going camping in a month so that should be fun. I hope everyone else is having a lovely summer. Feel free to send me vacation photos!

I'm seeing band No Age @ the Getty Center this Friday night. Should be heavenly, I'll post pics later.

Check out Ostwald Helgason's latest collection. Talk about spunk. Please click to make the images larger.

I'm trying to get my hands on the Smena 8m. My Holga is great but I rarely get to shoot medium format with it since it's hard to develop. I almost always modify it to take 35mm which is also a pain. So the Smena is perfect for me!

Here's are a couple of songs to enjoy. Before pressing play make sure to stop the music player on the top right corner of the page. Enjoy!

	Lykke Li - I'm Good. I'm Gone

	Found at skreemr.com

	MGMT - Electric Feel

	Found at skreemr.com

À bientôt, j'espère!

Je Pleure

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:54:00 +0000

*Read my article on independent designers at the fashion spot*

Today I'd like to introduce a very special designer and his label. Cody Ross, of Priestess NYC, is a relative newcomer to the fashion scene yet has already dressed the likes of Leigh Lezark of the MisShapes, Tyra Banks, Juliette Lewis of Juliette and the Licks, and Greta Cavazzoni. The London School of Economics grad takes cues from avant-garde art and vintage punk to create clean-cut looks that are all his own. What I like about Ross's designs are their versatility. They are very much wearable yet invoke both elegance and sophistication, the true mark of city girls. The clothes also integrate just the right amounts of color, pattern, and dramatic cuts to produce simplistic and regal looks.(Please click on the images to view a larger size)

Designer Cody Ross

Priestess NYC is classy yet hip and fresh, and one of my favorite pieces involves a mickey mouse pattern that is very reminiscent of Jeremy Scott. The upscale boutiques that carry Priestess NYC are testaments to its high quality creations. Ross's designs are available at stores like Colette in Paris, D-Mop in Hong Kong, Podium, TG-170 in New York, Lane Crawford, Barneys New York, Sucre, and Shine. The atelier/showroom is located in the West Village in New York City at West 4th and West 11th. Check out their myspace @ myspace.com/priestessnyc.

Interminable Night

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:26:00 +0000

It is finally spring. I'm seeing flowers and sunlight. Glory to the sun. I saw Swedish musicians Lykke Li and El Perro Del Mar a couple weeks ago at the El Rey theater in Los Angeles. Anna Ternheim, another talented Swedish songstress, opened the show. It was a wonderful night of soulful music and I had lots of fun. I went with my lovely friend Jackie H of sweatersandvests.blogspot.com. Lykke Li and El Perro Del Mar were truly amazing... Check their music out! (below, el perro del mar at top and lykke li at bottom)

Many of us wear contacts...If you wear contacts, Lensshopper.com is the place to get your contacts! They're cheap, and durable, something we want in everything we buy. Here's a link to some coupons! Getting lenses on the internet is convenient and fast.. hassle-free! So I say check them out for sure, they're reliable and definitely worth the money.

So how is everyone? My life has been a busy blur the past couple of months with so many events and deadlines to meet. I am currently working on an article for the fashion spot about indepedent designers. When it's finished, I'll include a link for you guys!

I am in love with a new label. Designed impeccably by Joanne Reyes, Vicente Villarin is a line that Reyes named after her grandfather. Couture-inspired frothy frocks make up most of the collection. The pieces flatter figures and make women feel bold and daring, while staying elegant and classy of course.

Debuting with a Fall 2008 collection, Reyes has worked with a number of famed designers such as J. Mendel, Ji Haye, and Monique Lhuillier. For this Vicente Villarin collection, she was inspired by the classical architecture present in Paris and Florence. The result is clothing that flatters the form, is geometrically pleasing to the eye, embodies soft yet elegant colors, and gives joy to the wearer.

Ciao, bella!

Emerge from nothing

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:31:00 +0000

**for more about me, check out this interview!**

Oh how I love spring. However, I must admit, the weather right now in Los Angeles is very un-springish. It's more like blerrrrgghhh!! I got a website!! Right now it's in its preliminary stages but we're getting there... check it out at www.hanuichoi.com. I hope to have some stuff added soon.
Also take some time to browse through my playlist on the right top corner.. I try to keep it up-to-date with my favorite musicians. Currently it includes YELLE, Fischerspooner, Uffie, Sebastien Tellier, Hot Chip, HEARTSREVOLUTION, Feist, The Gossip, The Clientele, Spank Rock, Chromeo, The Presets, and of course, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO. My blogger profile page (accessible through this link) also has a list of my favorite musical talents.

*Don't hesitate to contact me in any way to talk about stuff...and advice/suggestions are appreciated. I'm down for conversations any time any day. Music, art, fashion, partying, advice, politics, you name it.. Let's converse. You can reach me through any of the ways as listed on my website.

Here's a designer that's recently been making the headlines:

THUY DIEP

Wow just take a look at those colors.. Very vibrant, very fresh, almost reminiscent of Karen Walker's lovely confections. Thuy Diep, and her label THUY, has delighted the fashion world with perfect tailoring, layering, bold colors, and asymmetry. Diep honed her talents at Parsons and just recently launched her NYC-based line with a fall 2008 collection.

Coming from generations of Vietnamese tailors, she tries her best to put creativity, thought, and effort into her pieces, incorporating much of the personal connection that designers of the past had with their pieces. Hard work is evident through the abundance of carefully cut fabric and perfectly aligned seams. She takes an organic approach to both design and tailoring, making Diep one of the most exciting new comers to watch for in the coming months.

I've never paid much attention to the art of shoe designing, but this new label has me obsessed. Keller, the brainchild of designer Kelly Clark, consists of gorgeous and well-made shoes that make you want to walk on your hands instead of your feet. Soft colors and timeless designs make Keller a definite keeper.

Label Velour, hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, is a fashion maven's dream come true. It's where indie hipster vibes converge with ultra haute couture looks--something we've all been waiting for. Take a look at these pictures and tell me.. could they be the next big thing?

To me Velour represents a contradiction.. casual chic and runway looks unite to create a label both stylish yet street-smart. You could wear any of these pieces to an underground party and then head off to dinner with your mother. I love that.

I'm told these pieces are available at Opening Ceremony, both at New York and Los Angeles.

Cardinal Sin

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:22:00 +0000

Heeeeellllllllooooooooo for the first time in many, many days. I sincerely apologize for the impromptu hiatus...But I've been swamped with stuff to do. But it's good to be back. Thanks to the faithful support, readers. You guys keep me going. Keep the love comin'! And check out all the songs on my music player...I hope to be a great source for both music and fashion in the coming months (:

I wanted to talk about the Cory Kennedy + Ksubi + Cobrasnake shirt.

I absolutely adore Cory and her style, know many people that know her and even hang out in the same places and with the same people she did before she became an internet star. However, I'd like to ask Miss Kennedy, what is this outrage? A t shirt with a picture of her and Paris Hilton for $100+ ?? I understand that these are limited edition and are a pretty big deal (seeing as they involve three of the most respected figures in culture), but I think they're a bit pricey. Cory isn't yet an internationally famous designer, nor are the regular Cobrasnake shirts this expensive. The shirt itself ain't all that bad, but I think future collabs like this should carry a smaller price tag.

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PARIS FASHION WEEK
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It's that time of the year again...The fashion giants come out to play and they're here to show off their best. Here are some highlights:

Bruno Pieters

Bruno Pieters wowed the crowd with slim, menswear looks, working the runway with some tidy and classy pieces. Monochrome never looked better.

Devastee

Playful, charming, yet elegantly sophisticated, Devastee's pieces are all a girl could want in her closet. Eerie illustrations and quirky colors complete this collection and brand it with an A+.

BLESS Nº 34

Bless No 34 excited the audience with their futuristic and chic looks, which looked disheveled and pulled-together at the same time. Complete with a warehouse location filled with sports cars and bikes, this show was one to remember.

A.F. Vandevorst

This collection was titled "Angels with Dirty Faces", which conjures for me a contradictory image. The husband-and-wife designer duo put the models in some lovely clothing, smeared their faces with ink, and pushed them out on to the catwalk. The result? Something quite impressive.

Gaspard Yurkievich

Just take a look at those vibrant patterns...Who can resist? With the theme of Paris in the 70's and its muses during that time, Yurkievich certainly does a wonderful job in evoking the extravagant, chic look that was iconic during that decade.

Isabel Marant

Isabel Marant is always a favorite of mine for carefully crafted pieces that add a dash of spunk to every outfit. This collection is full of pieces that are no different, as Marant goes mad for plaid. Which reminds me, if you're interested in scoring some Isabel Marant from past seasons on sale, visit www.creaturesofcomfort.us.

lady di! lady di! renoir!

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:07:00 +0000

Last night I watched one of my favorite movies of all time for like the millionth time. Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, or simply Amélie, stars Audrey Tatou as the main character and Matheiu Kassovitz as the object of her affection, Nino Quincompoix [he looks adorable in the movie by the way]. I watched it without subtitles because I didn't want anything to detract from the wonderful totalement francais mood [and to brush up on my French]. I love this movie because of its incredible feel-good ending and the amazing scenes of la vie parisienne. While watching it last night, I realized that a lot of the movie's feel came from how Amélie dressed. Below are some stills from the film. The places in this movie really make me want to move to Montmartre someday.

Sans toi, les émotions d'aujourd'hui ne seraient que la peau morte des émotions d'autrefois.

Best of 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:55:00 +0000

Hello, wow it's been forever since my last post! Things have been busy busy busy here in LA. Today I'd like to wrap up 2007 with a list of some of the best designers of the year!

CHRIS BENZ

Oh, how I love this man. He made his mark not too long ago with a collection full of vibrant colors, and varying textures and now his name's on everyone's lips... Stay tuned for more of Chris Benz!

OHNE TITEL

Headed by Alexa Adams and Flora Gill, readers of fashion fleur will remember one of my older posts that covered this scene duo.

LORICK

How can I even begin to describe Lorick? A clash of old-age elegance and modern sophistication, designer Abigail Lorick delivers her best with stunning and eye-grabbing pieces.

ROBERT GELLER

Robert Geller may only tailor to men, but I couldn't resist but mention him because I would gladly help myself to his pieces. Refined and cool, it's possibly one of the best menswear labels out there.

HEIMSTONE

Heimstone is a true favorite of mine, perhaps because of the soft colors and the feminine designs that also evoke femme fatale! With a mix of light and dark, and a dash of playful charm, who can resist?

STINE GOYA

Headed by a former model for the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Stine Goya turns her knack for style into the label Stine Goya, with funky pieces flaunting exploding prints. Taking things to new heights with daring experimentation, Goya has the heart of a true designer. We can only watch and wait to see what she will come up with next.

Item[s] of the day:

Hannah Clark saint pendants!

Inscriptions:
• St. Grandmaster Flash: "Patron Saint of the wheels of steel."
• St. Trotsky: "Revolutions are always verbose."
• St. Sartre: "l'enfer c'ests autres." (Translation: Hell is other people)
• St. Jack (Kerouac): "My witness is the empty sky."
• St. Miles (Davis): "Play what's not there."
• St. Woody (Guthrie): "Take it easy but take it."

$115.00 Each

Quirky, rough, yet stylish, I am in love with these pendants. Hand engraved and delightfully original, these pieces are sure to make for conversation.

Available at Auto at Refinery29.com

I hope everyone enjoyed 2007! See you in 2008!

xx Amy

Duplicity

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0000

Today's label of the day is Los Angeles-based Cavern. The child of creative designers Adam Tullie and Angeline Rivas, Cavern creates sweet yet funky tees and shirts that are geometric wonders.

Determined to distinguish themselves from the rest, Tuille and Rivas set out to create something different than the others. With metallic shapes and mystic symbols, their main goal appears to be making everything as abstract as possible.

Could they possibly be the next big thing? Only time will tell.

Cavern is available in Los Angeles at Scout, 7920 West 3rd Street; 323-658-8684 and Fred Segal Man; 420 Broadway, Santa Monica,310-395-9792A.

shotgun city in the sunshine

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:22:00 +0000

Saturday, took a trip to venice beach and had a blast. I ate in downtown LA first and then headed over to Santa Monica and drove to Venice from there. I stopped at Salt, which had a lot of great labels like Opening Ceremony which are hard to find. Had some desserts at Jin Patisserie which was amazing and visited some amazing gorgeous stores.

I'm hyped for Paper Magazine's Los Angeles Project which starts tomorrow!! The Paper Mag LA project is when people from the magazine throw parties and stuff throughout the week and everyone just gets to have a great time.

Finally, this picture from the Sartorialist, taken in a Dries Van Noten show. Couldn't resist.

Snap happy

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:15:00 +0000

It's late.

Photos by yours truly.

to infinity, and beyond

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:48:00 +0000

Helllooooo. I was at Knott's Scary Farm yesterday, and yeah, it was scary.

I want to start off by highlighting a couple of my personal favorite labels I can't live without. Click pictures for bigger size.

First is... KAREN WALKER!
Quirky, fun, yet classy, Karen Walker defines street chic. Her stuff can be worn on the street casually and also works at fancy places at night. From eyewear, clothing, to jewelry, Karen Walker immortalizes fashion with unbelievable style. Go Karen! These pictures are from her Fall 2007 ready-to-wear collection.

My second favorite is the more obscure, KTZ, short for Kokon to Zai.
Idolized by hipsters everywhere from London to Japan, KTZ sets the standard for avant-garde fashion. Graphics galore! Kokon to Zai is actually a chain of I believe two shops, one in London and another one in Paris. They carry brands such as Tsumori Chisato [love her!], Vivienne Westwood, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Raf Simmons, Gareth Pugh, Bernhard Willhelm, and others, as well as their own KTZ brand.

Moving on.

COATS! I live in Los Angeles where coats are rather unnecessary. But it's fun to wear them nonetheless and have people staring at you. If you live somewhere where it's actually cold during winter, consider these as your must-haves for the season.

1. Mayle $940 tweed Vera coat
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim $655 Hunter plaid coat
3. Whyred $695 Moss coat

4. Lover $595 Colorway cape
5. Lyell $690 Tina Tripp coat
6. A.P.C. $458 Duffel coat (with removeable hood)

Item of the day is.....

Eley Kishimoto $850 Galaxy print ruffle neck dress
available at Creatures of Comfort on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles

Sleep much?

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:03:00 +0000

Im so tired. So many things to do. Please sign up on the form on the right side of the page to get special email updates on new posts!!!!!
I'm really into minimalist clothing these days.. Like Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane, Helmut Lang, Jil Sander, etc. One designer that really pulls off the minimalist look well is Ohne Titel. From all black, to a mix of colorful prints, this designer's approach to style is sure to sweep even the most adamant of skeptics off their feet!
The collection consisting mostly of black was the Fall/Winter 2007 collection and the other two colorful looks were recently featured on the runway as the Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

harder, better, faster, stronger

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:58:00 +0000

Helllooow. Long time no post. I'm very very very busy these days. Since the last time I've posted, a lot of many interesting things have happened in the world of fashion. Like the New York and London fash weeks... Paris fashion week is coming up which will be amazing.. My friend Brian Lichtenberg, head designer and owner of label Brian Lichtenberg, seems to be esp. excited for Balenciaga on Oct. 2nd.

So... this post will be like the last one, except it'll be some of my favorite shows from London fashion week. I don't have much time to elaborate on the details of each collection but here are the looks I think deserve a mention.

JONATHAN SAUNDERS

NATHAN JENDEN

ERDEM

CHRISTOPHER KANE

RICHARD NICOLL

SINHA-STANIC

LOUISE GOLDIN

Overall trend report: We are seeing a lot of layering, a lot of bright colors like the ones on the Louise Goldin show, wild wild west looks, tailored jackets, bold prints, rhinestones and sparkles, racerbacks on the front, and quilt prints.

Fall is here... more gorgeous clothes!

New York Fashion Week: Part I

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0000

New York Fashion Week is here! This year, there are more independent women's labels putting on shows then there ever has been before! Here are some of my personal favorite looks from shows so far! And please click on the pictures for a bigger version because the ones here are too small since they wouldn't fit otherwise... Enjoy!

JOSH GOOT
basic colors, soft fabrics, flowy looks, what's there not to love?

RACHEL COMEY
sexy, edgy, and romantic, rachel comey dominated the runway with bright hues and prints.

VENA CAVA
one of my all-time favorites, vena cava had amazing looks that channeled the glamour of the past...

YIGAL AZROUEL
fresh and simple, this season's looks from azrouel were chic yet classy, evoking casual elegance.

KAREN WALKER
another one of my favorites, the looks were vintage-inspired, reminding me of that shabby chic look... gotta have 'em!

JEREMY LAING
structured, bold, and modern, jeremy laing's collection was architecture-inspired, evident from the shapes and construction of his pieces.

RAG & BONE
formal, tailored, and hopelessly fashionable, rag and bone amazed us all again with lovely pieces in desert colors and even a swarovski crystal-encrusted tube dress...

ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH
dramatic and bold looks of this season made me wish i had waited until this season to buy an alexandre herchcovitch piece... just look at all that red and black!

ERIN FETHERSTON
last but not least, erin fetherston stunned us with lovely flowing dresses and blouses fit for a queen. soft color and frothy fabrics make this collection a must for young ladies everywhere!

So that's it for all the lovely collections worthy of note so far in a fashionista's favorite time of the year! We will most definitely be seeing a lot more gorgeous looks on the runways soon... Shows scheduled for tonight are 3.1 Philip Lim, Derek Lam, DKNY, Peter Som, Reem Acra, Michael Kors, and Diane von Furstenberg. So stay tuned! Oh, and my Jeremy Scott+Longchamp bag arrived in the mail but I didn't know it was going to be so big.. It carries EVERYTHING!

see you soon,
xoxo amy

Far too kind

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:20:00 +0000

Thank you to ALEXA of todayilike.blogspot.com for passing on to me the lovely Rockin' Girl Blogger Award! Now, to keep up with tradition, I must pass on this award to five other bloggers... I don't know if the blogs I've chosen have received this award yet, but here they are:

1. I <333333 CLOTHES!
2. KIRA FASHION
3. WHIMSICAL DELIGHTS
4. JE NE SAIS QUOI...
5. DIARY OF A THIRD WORLD FASHIONISTA

Congrats to the blogs above and now you guys have to pick 5 other bloggers! And thanks to everyone for the support this blog has been getting! (:
School starts tomorrow so I'll probably post less... But never fear, a great year of wonderful posts is coming!
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Drawing to a Close...

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:07:00 +0000

The end of summer is near! I had to go change my school schedule today and it took forever... I had to wait in the sun in a line for like three hours... But I got all the courses I wanted so atleast that worked out...
My mom was gone the whole day with her best friend so I had to get rides from my friends. My mom went to Melrose to eat and shop with her friend. When she came back, I was relieved to see that she didn't forget me. She stopped by Marc by Marc Jacobs on Melrose Ave. and got me a some things from the 2007 limited edition special items. She got my sister a canvas tote with the Marc by Marc Jacobs logo on it. It's the one on the left in the picture below.

As for me, I've been needing a wallet for a while, so she got me a metallic copper quilted wallet. She also got me two plastic bracelets with large circle beads, in orange and green.

School is starting next week, but my mom promised me she would take me to Melrose before then... And I'm also attending the Neighborhood Music Festival in downtown Los Angeles on September 29th. That should be exciting.

Today's label of the day is Wren, a relatively new brand.
With a mixture of vintage, elegance, quirk, and charm, Wren's clothing is for romantic "girls on the move". Head designer Melissa Coker has previously worked with Helmut Lang [one of my favorites!], Vogue, W, and Abercrombie&Fitch.

Wren is available at Opening Ceremony in NYC and LA.

*****UPDATE*****

i just bought the Le Pliage Poodle bag from the Jeremy Scott and Longchamp collaboration.
There are only a 100 available [until Jeremy Scott's winter line debuts in October with more bags] and can only be bought in Colette, Paris. So I had no choice but to get it from colette.fr and pay about $50 for shipping. But hopefully it's worth it because I am a huge Jeremy Scott fan. Here's a picture:

Almost Famous

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:57:00 +0000

Hey everyone
please go check out Penelope's latest post-charmed life! She interviewed me for it! Go read it and tell her and me what you think!
Thanks for interviewing me, Penelope!
So tell me guys.
Do you hate me or love me?
(;
ciao, bella!

I want rain.

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:36:00 +0000

Tired and don't have much time so quick post.
I went to the park today with my family. The weather was perfect- not too cold, not too warm.
My outfit was this: [sorry for the pictures- i had to take them by myself so i couldn't take them wearing the clothes... won't happen again, i promise!]
I went for the carefreeeeee look today, nothing polished or cinched, with the shorts high waisted and the loose tank tops.
On the inside, I wore a red limited edition organic cotton tank top from Nike. On top of that, I wore a Dolce&Gabbana tank top that I wear as a dress and tucked it inside of a pair of shorts from my mother's closet. Since the shorts were a bit too large, I wore an elastic belt by A Common Thread and didn't put it through the belt loops to keep it from looking too nerdy. For shoes, I chose a lady-like pair of Chanel heels [really small heels, almost flats!] because I thought it looked nice. Again, I apologize for the terrible pictures. (:

Yeahhhhhhh. I'm super excited for the Neighborhood Festival.
People performing include Crystal Castles, the Faint, Steve Aoki, and moreeeeee. And plus it's LA which means afterwards we can go partay. One thing I love about living in Los Angeles... Always somewhere to go!

My shirt came today!
The August Cobrasnake+RVCA shirt. I also got a buncha Cobrasnake& RVCA stickers. How fun. Lalala. I really want to get the purple Super+Caliroots limited editions but I don't know if I should... I already bought a bunch of stufff after payday. Blerghh.

Modern girls and old fashioned men

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:04:00 +0000

Hellloooooooo!

The title of today's post is the name of a song by the Strokes, only the best band on earth (: They are probably one of the biggest parts and influences of my life... Please release an album soon and go on tour!!!!
Lots of things I want to write about today so let's get started!!
Thursday, I got super long bangs...I think they turned out alright! Friday I was at a friend's sweet sixteen party...Saturday I was at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to attend the annual Tofu Festival which was a lot of fun. I had a lot of tofu, too, and get this... I drank a tofu margarita. Needless to say, it was... nasty. Hahaha. Well, that concludes my "diary" and let's move on to the important stuff...

Today's designer of the day is Samantha Pleet!
Mixing a little bit of the dark and light, her clothing combines Gothic elements with modern concepts.

Her designs evokes playfulness and a little bit of the dark side and obviously are just plain gorgeous. I like these clothes so much I'm adding a few more looks from the Fall 2007 collection:

Be sure to check out SamanthaPleet.com for more beautiful pictures, information, and where to snag these pieces!

Recently, I've been obsessed with fine jewelry. Their timeless appeal allows them to be worn with almost anything without looking awkward and adds a touch of class to an outfit. One of my favorite jewelry brands creates almost all of its jewelry in solid gold without just plating or dipping in gold [a sign that you're getting your money's worth!].

Bittersweets NY makes bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, and more, in simple yet disturbingly morbid ways. There are everything from vampire teeth rings and necklaces to earthworm bangles, beating heart charms and maggot bracelets. I'm not too big of a fan of umm morbid things but what sold me was these tiny letter rings. Available at bittersweetsny.com and comes in three shades of gold [white, rose, and yellow]. They are customizable with letters and numbers [up to 4 i think, $8 for each additional] and are solid gold [explains the price for such a small thing]! Click on the picture for a bigger one because you can't really read what it says..

They're cute but it says on the website that you can "stack em up". I wonder who could afford to buy more than a couple of these... But it's a nice thought.

And I guess the rings were the item of the day but here's another one, just for variety's sake.
Sretsis has long been one of my favorite brands for its sweet, soft colored confections, and this jumpsuit really caught my attention [and it's on sale!]
It used to be $748 and now it's $374... Probably on sale because jumpers are a total summer thing and unless you live in Florida or California, it's pretty much a guaranteed stash away until next summer. Still a splurge but looks like it just may be worth it... Tell me what you think! And if you like it it's available here.

Merci, au revoir.

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Fleur) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:30:00 +0000

Designer of the day is... Tillmann Lauterbach!

He uses a soft color palette for his collections and concentrates on creating clothes that can be discovered from the inside [rough material on the outside, silk/cashmere on the inside].

His minimalistic yet still unbelievably chic clothing consists of gorgeous evening dresses and objects of everyday wear. Check it out at his website, www.tillmannlauterbach.com!

So, tomorrow, I'm going to cut my hair... I'm going for Louise Basilien of the Plastiscines' look, with the super long bangs that cover her eyes. [you can see her in the current Urban Outfitters' campaign and catalog!] I hope it doesn't look too odd on me.. I just wanted to change my hair in some way so yeah (:

Item of the day today is stockings, socks, and knee socks from LA-based hosiery company, Hansel from Basel.
This is their full collection:

cute, I know. They come in gorgeous colors and designs and it's just as fun to wear them as it is to look at them... They're a lovely way to spice up an otherwise tame outfit in my opinion (:

Price: $18 [on sale online @ Creatures of Comfort!]

And for furniture lovers... I was looking through the Cath Kidston website's clearance section, and the Rose Maroc Gazebo from their catalog is on SALE!
Gorgeous... It's now:

£125.00

so if you need a little something to spruce up your backyard, there you go!