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TUE TAILOR ♥ MARC JACOBS FALL 2012/13

2012-02-13T19:53:00.000-08:00

Early TUESDAY TAILOR POST!

We loved the live stream of the Marc Jacobs Fall 2012/2013 show...one of my big time creative directors went bonkers over it and he's totally not fazed by anything really. Here it is in case you missed it. THE other amazing thing they did was make some of the pieces from the show immediately available for pre-order on marcjacobs.com! (This song is from Oliver...which makes sense if you watch the show...to me it was very Cecil Beaton.)♡

more tuesday tailor ♥ rochas pre-fall

♥ SILLY CUTE DIY VALENTINES ♥

2012-02-13T16:30:00.000-08:00

:)♡

MAKEUP MONDAY ♥ A DETACHER FALL 2012

2012-02-13T14:16:00.000-08:00

I love what I've been seeing so far. So many young designers or fresh designers are being covered and the collections are so interesting. And FUN! I love love love designer Mona Kowalska's A Détacher Fall 2012 collection! It's enough girly and vintage and future and weirdness...like an old Pippi Longstocking movie. And the Clockwork Orange-esque makeup around the eyes is pretty awesome as well as the bright orange halos. I really loved this show.♡

kinda like bag lady chic...which my friends and i love...esp the artist girls i know.

very japanese and girly at the same time. i love the red tights.

i just bought a shorter dress that looks like this tunic.look at the makeup around the eyes.

that's a cute look for a runway.

more makeup monday ♥ topshop's unique

PS THERE will be more posts going up due to the shows...plus do not forget that the MARC show goes live on marcjacobs.com at 4:30 pst and 7:30 est!

SUNDAY MATINEE ♥ MCQUEEN SHOWS

2012-02-12T14:10:00.000-08:00

The McQueen Youtube channel has been posting up a ton of Alexander McQueen shows from the past...from the recent and the pre-live stream era. And it's just amazing when you watch videos of the shows you never got to see in motion. (UPDATE...SINCE I POSTED THOSE SHOWS UP JUST YESTERDAY...THEY HAVE ALL BEEN TAKEN DOWN BY THE USER. STRANGE. MAYBE IT'S NOT THE OFFICIAL SITE? ANYWAY...I'VE REPLACED WITH SOME OTHER VIDS.)♡

They're like rock operas...the clothes are to die for:

more sunday matinee ♥ love and hearts

WHITNEY HOUSTON RIP

2012-02-11T19:48:00.000-08:00

I can't believe another icon has died and probably from sad causes. Really sad. I had to post this video here. It is the best example of 80s fashion. So sad.♡

SAT SHOW ♥ ALEXANDER WANG FALL 2012

2012-02-11T19:42:00.000-08:00

I'll do a double post tomorrow because this one is so short. I wasn't planning on doing this. I'm not a huge Alexander Wang fan. I'm not a hater, but I'm not someone who can't wait to see what he does next. But he has turned into a bankable MASSIVE brand for the U.S. which makes me take more notice. I don't know what the reaction was to this show below for his Fall 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week...but I got one message from it loud and clear: ALEXANDER WANG HAS MONEY (BACKERS...not backers). THIS is branding, people.♡

more saturday shopping ♥ jewelry treats

FRIDAY FANCY ♥ BECKS' H&M BILLBOARD

2012-02-10T10:35:00.000-08:00

I thought this video was so simple and amazing to watch. That billboard is massive! I can't imagine how much paint they used. And this makes me miss New York City so so much. Was just dreaming last night about New York and saying how much I would miss it and how I'd really love to be there again...maybe. :) Pretty quick and cool video viral, though. I mainly watched it to see if they had hired New York artist WK Interact (whom I did a story on eons ago)...but it doesn't look anything like his work.♡

more girl friday ♥ norma kamali

THUR SHOE ♥ LOUBOUTIN ANNIVERSARY

2012-02-09T14:51:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics from the CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 20TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION which will be sold exclusively at a pop up shop in Selfridges. Some of them were really odd and some were really amazing. Here are some of the ones I liked.♡

these look pretty amazing...


these are my favorite because they look so Parisian couture!

more thursday shoe ♥ hot to trott

WED BAG ♥ TOPSHOP HEART COINPURSE

2012-02-08T14:55:00.000-08:00

I love love love this coin purse from TOPSHOP...it's coral and has a gold-colored clasp with heart shaped cut-outs. It's so adorable. I wish I had a TOPSHOP that I could run over to and pick this up. So adorable. Such a cute piece for a jewelry present. Just wrap the jewelry piece (like a vintage piece of jewelry or something or something really more special) in a vintage hankie and place it inside. I got a present like this once and I loved it all. This coin purse is 8£.♡

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TUE TAILOR ♥ IVANA HELSINKI NYC SHOP!

2012-02-07T17:29:00.000-08:00

The new IVANA HELSINKI FLAGSHIP STORE OPENS IN NEW YORK CITY OFFICIALLY ON FEBRUARY 11TH! And...it's about time! I first discovered the label while living in New York's Lower East Side (those were the days!)...a shop (that I'm not sure exists anymore) on Ludlow called Dish (methinks) used to showcase the brand's lovely bird dresses in their windows. I was so hooked. Those dresses always sold out in a heartbeat. I befriended the girls from the brand while I was still with Oyster magazine and they've kept in touch with me ever since. I think this new collection is one of my favorites and I will most def be trying to land a couple of these dresses for myself. I was invited to the VIP opening party the night before the official shop opening...but I can't be there. :(♡

Ivana Helsinki

251 Elizabeth Street (between Prince and Houston...in NoLita!)

New York, NY 10012

ivanahelsinki.com

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MAKEUP MONDAY ♥ NEW LOOK

2012-02-06T12:48:00.000-08:00

I love this story...and even though it's not really a beauty story... it really is. ;)♡

photography maximilian bartsch

hair & make-up carolin jarchow

assistant jeannette johansson

styling christiane schwambach (clothes stylist's own)

models lara & romy @ md-management

more makeup monday ♥ "erin" hair and makeup

♥MADONNA'S SUPER BOWL SHOW IN HD♥

2012-02-05T23:33:00.000-08:00

GaGa who? Just kidding. I like Gaga...but Madonna showed us she can still throw a good party.♡

SUN MATINEE ♥ VEGAN BLACK METAL CHEF

2012-02-05T11:03:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that thus far I have never done a post on one of my favorite Youtubers...VEGAN BLACK METAL CHEF! Yes, I've been a vegetarian since I was 12 and, after living in Portland, Oregon for 3 years, I really got into vegan everything as it's sooo easy to get good food there...everywhere...including baked goods (like an amazing stacked vegan oatmeal cake at New Seasons market). Though I haven't gone fully vegan (that takes work), I do try to stay in that world a little more. These recipes are so delicious and real...(he even has a holiday feast video), all the music is original, and although it's entertaining and funny at how over the top everything is....it's done impeccably. I'm going to hit him up and see if he will allow me to use some of his tunes for my novel coming out soon (!)...the secret release date is....APRIL 20TH, 2012! More on that very very soon.Vegan Black Metal Chef's Youtube channel here.

It's Super Bowl Sunday here in the States...and I HATE FOOTBALL. :)♡

more sunday matinee ♥ mcq pre-fall and winter

GIRL FRIDAY ♥ UNITED BAMBOO SS12

2012-02-04T12:03:00.000-08:00

OOPS...I guess I thought yesterday was Saturday because I didn't post this GIRL FRIDAY! OH WELL.

I love the United Bamboo Spring Summer 2012 lookbook. It's so pretty and girly and I'd wear almost every piece on a hot summer day. I know a lot of people hate those harem/diaper pants...but I love them. I've had a black knit pair for years now that I will never give up. They look great with a black tank and flip flops. I love United Bamboo and I should feature them on here more often. And this lookbook reallllly makes me miss New York and Central Park so much more than I already do. :(♡

more friday fancy ♥ cacharel gnomes

SATURDAY SHOW ♥ JUERGEN TELLER

2012-02-03T17:34:00.000-08:00

If you happen to be in New York between Feb 10th and March 17th, then you might want to take a visit to the the Lehman Maupin Gallery for the Juergen Teller exhibit. The opening reception is Friday, 10 February 2012, 6-8 PM...If I was in NYC then, I'd be there. Below are some images from the upcoming show. (You know Marc will be there!)♡

more saturday shopping ♥ marimekko cdg yo

THURS SHOW ♥ VICTORIA BECKHAM SS 2012

2012-02-02T00:12:00.000-08:00

I'm not a huge fan of Posh Spice. But I don't think I'm a hater, either. I think i changed or softened my opinion of her when she a)married one of the hottest dudes on the planet (ahem) and b)when they did that little show about moving to America. I was curious about this new video for her Spring Summer 2012 collection and I have to say I love it and I do love most of the clothing in it THOUGH I think almost all the clothes are knock offs and would be really cute to buy IF they were moderately priced (like say an H&M piece). I suspect these are really super pricey, which kind of makes them kind of bleh. Of course you will see nods to Monki marketing aesthetics and Miu Miu kitty prints. But....still...I do love the little shifts and A-line dresses and the video itself. This is the kind of thing brands like Forever 21 should be doing. :) Too bad these pieces aren't the same price as a Forever 21 dress.♡

more thursday shoe ♥ maniac metallic

WED BAG ♥ YAZBUKEY GHETTOBLASTER

2012-02-01T11:43:00.000-08:00

I love Yazbukey for their playfulness. Especially with this Yazbukey Ghetto Blaster (should be ghettoblaster) bag that you can pick up from Colette for $700.♡

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TUESDAY TAILOR ♥ MAXIME SIMOENS SS12

2012-01-31T11:27:00.000-08:00

I LOVE this couture designer. That's why I always feature him on this blog. :)

I think some of them are the same shape as he usually does, which I think we can attribute to good branding. But there are always new gorgeous pieces and futuristic couture looks in his collections. This is Spring Summer 2012 Couture collection from Maxime Simoens.♡

(On another note the cover for my novel is done so I'll be rolling out announcements for the novel here on Nancy Girl very soon!)

more tuesday tailor ♥ azzaro paris

MAKEUP MON ♥ FAB ULTRA REPAIR CREAM

2012-01-30T13:10:00.000-08:00

So upon receiving news that I was headed to the freezing Midwest, I immediately panicked as I have really dry skin or combo-to-dry skin. But on cold, dry days where you go from the outside into really heated rooms, my skin really can't handle it too much. I asked for advice a bit too late, but I did do a lot of research and then headed off to pick up some things that I thought would help. One new discovery came from a salesgirl at Sephora. She told me her sister lives in freezing weather and that the FIRST AID BEAUTY'S ULTRA REPAIR CREAM ("Intensive Therapy")was the only way to go. It wasn't too too expensive at about $30 for a huge tub, so I thought it would be a good idea to take it with me just in case the other things (like a Dermalogica face cream) didn't cut it.

This is a really good cream in that it did heal a lot of the dry patches I had and flaky spots that never really went away. But I couldn't use it under my makeup as it made my makeup peel or roll or you know what I mean. BUT I did use it at night, every night, before going to bed. And I am still using it as a night cream because it seems to have fixed a lot of little things that were going on with my face and also made my face look a bit brighter. Pretty cool stuff.

Here's what it doesn't have in it...NO parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances (which I can't handle), synthetic dyes, phthalates, gmo's or triclosan.

What it does do and/or have is....colloidal oatmeal (which is like the only really approved ingredient to treat eczema), shea butter, soothing eucalyptus oil and ceramides. It's a good cream for anyone (according to sephora.com) with "severely dry, scaly skin due to harsh winter weather, aggressive cosmetic treatments, or any of the following conditions: atopic dermatitis, irritant eczema, allergic eczema, keratosis pilaris." There's also a load of figures saying how many people got results from using this. All I can say is you do see results. It's as good as some prescription creams I've had. I was amazed. I read a lot of people do actually use this as a day cream. But it doesn't work that way for my skin. But maybe it'll work for you.

Even though next time I'll be sure to take some good old fashioned Nivea and petroleum jelly, I will most def be bringing this tub of FAB cream with me, too.♡

more makeup monday ♥ natural and free

SUNDAY MATINEE ♥ EAMES DOCUMENTARY

2012-01-29T10:52:00.000-08:00

You can watch the whole film (a bit long...if you have time to kick back today or you're sick like me and have to stay in bed and watch films) here....it's really well done. You can also find it if you search for it on YouTube. But everyone should be able to watch it on PBS. I love PBS. And I love Ray and Charles Eames' work. Most of my furniture is very Valley of the Dolls...it's all very 60s dollhouse. And I do have a couple of modern bits thrown in there. (If you check out the "More Sunday Matinee" link below...you'll see that the furniture in the film John and Mary is also very much from this Eames era.) This doc is also really good at showcasing how amazing Ray was...how true to herself she was and how much she valued art and style. Every girl should be their own person. I think too many people want to be the same person these days instead of really doing their own thing. You will see what I mean in this video. She wasn't a super model, but she was equally or more beautiful and amazing. Oh and this is narrated by James Franco (whom I also love love love love love).♡

more sunday matinee ♥ john and mary

SAT SHOPPING ♥ ELEY KISHIMOTO X WESC

2012-01-28T12:37:00.000-08:00

I really love these headphones, though I do wish they were round. They're a collab between Eley Kishimoto and WESC and they're supposed to be available to buy this month (JAN)...but I can't find them for sale online. I use my expensive headphones every day. But I had to get a new pair about a year ago and they aren't as good as my favorites which are locked in storage (dumb move on my part) and I'm realllly picky about the sound quality. SO I'm on the lookout for a new pair that are easy to take on a plane (mine are kind of massive studio type of headphones). I'll put a link as soon as I know where to buy these. But they are cool. I do love the Flash design as it's very lightning bolt which is all over my new novel...which is going to be announced on here quite soon! YEA! Stay tuned! Oh, and my novel has a soundtrack (!)...so you could listen to the music on your new Eley Kishimoto headphones whilst reading my book! \m/ ♡

doesn't this photo make them look a bit round?

more saturday shopping ♥ tsumori chisato

GIRL FRIDAY ♥ LANA DEL REY

2012-01-27T20:52:00.000-08:00

Truth be told, I had no idea who the heck Lana Del Rey was. There was a time when I was a super trend forecaster and a writer/editor for tastemaker mags like Dazed&Confused, Tokion and Anthem, where I "discovered" and wrote the first stories on a lot of people who became superstars...I can name a ton here but that might be stupid. :) But these days, I don't really care so much. Maybe it's because I'm not 22 anymore. Maybe it's because there are way way too many to count with all the YouTube stars and the way bands and artists get recycled on a dime these days. I saw a bunch of makeup looks that were supposed to be based on Lana Del Rey...and I loved them. So I had to look her up. I haven't heard her music, but I do love her look and her vibe and the way they style her out. I know I know...you guys are gonna be like, WTH is wrong with you?!?!? Well, rather than writing about artists, I finally decided to be the artist I have always been...and maybe that's why I'm not so concerned anymore with the flavor of the month. But this girl might not be a flavor of the month. If you haven't seen her photos, take a look below. Oh and I also think she reminds me a lot of Ann Margret.♡

someone mocked up a faux prada ad, but it looks cute.

NOT lana del rey...this is a photo of ann margret...i think they style her out just like ann (who was a hit and in a lot of films with elvis and also a redhead).

so cute

really gorgeous old school album cover.

this is a goorrrrrrgeous magazine cover...those bee-stung lips!

really pretty.

I think the below tutorial on a Lana Del Rey make up is a bit overdone...but you can get a good idea of how to get that 60s eye and lip.

more girl friday ♥ mulberry campaign

THURSDAY SHOW ♥ VALENTINO COUTURE!

2012-01-26T11:52:00.000-08:00

I was dubious about the new Valentino Couture collection for Spring Summer 2012, only because I thought I'd be bored or something. Yes, it has the same vibe/flavor it's been having since Master Valentino left the thrown. But it is gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I was even more excited because I actually own a real Valentino dress that looks like it belongs with this collection! It's what I call my Valentino "prairie dress". So this group of new dresses, to me, does look authentic, even though they didn't include one little red thread anywhere (gasp!). I would love to own some or all of these.♡

my vintage valentino is this shape...maybe a bit more narrow on the bottom...

i love how girly this is. dunno where you would wear it. but it's pretty to look at.

my vintage valentino has a print that looks more like this one...only it's beige on taupe.

i also own a vintage dress just like this...i call it my vintage wedding sweater dress. it's almost identical. and very heavy. you have to be a tall twig to wear things like this.

i love this dress so much. just to have. just to have it hanging in the closet. :)

i also love the dress maria grazia chiuri is wearing.

more thursday shoe ♥ the perfect pump

images from style.com

WED WONDER ♥ GIVENCHY COUTURE 2012

2012-01-25T14:04:00.000-08:00

Though some of the reviews I read kind of slammed the Givenchy Spring Summer Couture 2012 presentation saying it was due to lack of budget or something, I really thought it was magical and gorgeous. What a nice break from all the boring BORING fashion shows we always see. I like this old school cabinet-of-curiosities style of presenting these gorgeous amazing fantastic pieces. I imagine up close it was absolutely breathtaking. I thought these gowns that Riccardo Tisci designed for Givenchy were just impeccable. I also loved the palette as I love metallics and neutrals and a lot of bling. Oh and PS...there were two models in the mix, too.♡

one of my favorites. i love black dots.

insane detail

something very pretty about this that i love love.

really old world glamour here that i love. these are the style of pieces i look for in little vintage shops around the world.

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TUESDAY TAILOR ♥ AGNES B. MENS FW 12

2012-01-24T10:42:00.000-08:00

I tend to love the Agnes B. shows. And I usually do posts on the boys shows on here even though I don't have too many mens shows really covered on Nancy Girl, as there are way too many and this would turn into a menswear blog. There are loads of chic, simple, wearable looks in the show...but then mixed in between those are these looks that feel as though they've popped straight out of an old movie full of deviants....they seem very City of Lost Children to me quite often. And I do love that kind of fantasy when it comes to casting and styling. Agnes B. is big big big in my scene as she has supported the art scene I'm connected with for years. I just love everything the designer does with her label. And of course the Mens Fall 2012 collection was one of them.♡

more tuesday tailor ♥ marc jacobs spring (last year)