Trend de la Crème

If You Like It Then You Should Have Put a PIG On It...

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:34:00 +0000

When Katy Perry was spotted wearing a flying pig ring in May of this year, she nonchalantly responded "Since swine flu is super trendy I wanted to make sure I was in style with my swine flu ring!" Cute response, but she probably made it up on the spot for effect. I say this because, prior to the swine flu outbreak, the trend began rearing it's bacon-wrapped head in '08 with items like Moschino’s pink satin piggy bank 'Percy' and Ted Noten's white nylon pig bracelet. (You might even recall those cute pig bags in a post I did a few months back which were undoubtedly in the works sometime last year.)

Katy Perry's Flying Pig Ring - Source: [link]

My best guess is that designers are feeling inspired by the recession, making the pig (most notably recognized as a place to store your pennies) the hero of the moment. Either that, or designers are simply moving away from the jungle and into the barnyard, which would explain these fab pork-inspired rings. Which ring is your favorite? Or is this a trend you're going to steer clear of?

Diamond Pig Ring by Francesca Sibylla Augusta ~ Silver Pig Ring by The Trophy Lodge
Pearl Piggy Ring from Tiptoe by E.M. ~ Gold Pig Ring by Anna Tascha Larsson
Pig Head Ring by Crazy Pig Designs (Japan) ~ Piggy Pinky Ring by Fancy Pocket
Wilbur the Pig Cocktail Ring by Emitations

Pig Tail Ring from Tiptoe by E.M.

A Bag to Barf In

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:04:00 +0000

Bulgarian fashion designers Livia Stoianovo and Yassen Samouilov demonstrate that two wrongs don't make a right with this bag from their 2009-2010 collection. All I can really say is "ouch." (Although, I commend them from trying to 'branch' out a little. Okay, okay. That was almost as lame as the bag...)

Currently Obsessed With: Jia Style

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:43:00 +0000

Silk Thread Ring

I'm a huge fan of modern mixed with kitsch, and Paris-based design duo Jia Style does it exceptionally well. I am particularly mesmerized by their handmade rings, each featuring modern lines fused with natural materials (like pearls, wood, and silk thread.) Each piece will put you back between $75 - $150, but it's money well spent when you consider the time spent creating them (not to mention their 'conversation piece' appeal).

Road Trip: Caffeine Fixation

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Photo: daylife.com

No matter what you feel about the corporate coffee giant, Starbucks is the friend of the 'road trippee' for three very good reasons: 1. Much needed caffeine, 2. Internet access, and 3. Clean bathrooms!! (Amazing how much you miss those paper seat covers when you're in the middle of nowhere...) Suffice it to say, I didn't find many on my very long trip from California to Massachusetts. (Surprised? Me too!) But I finally arrived at my final destination. And yes. I am currently posting from a Starbucks. (I won't get Internet connection in my house until tomorrow, so until then, it's Grande Soy Lattes for everyone!)

DSquared2, Milan 2009

Custom Starbarks Dog House by Yappy Happy

Stardust Coffee Tissue Roll Cover at UrbanCoutureNY.com

Starbucks Ring by Mixed Up Dolly
Bentwood Coffee Cuff at Contexture.ca

Road Trip: Into the Great Wide Open

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:36:00 +0000

Wyoming has amazing hay :)

Photos by RJ Dollen

Road Trip: Tornado Chasing

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:55:00 +0000

Central Nebraska welcomed me with this perfect storm -- a tornado-in-the-making chasing us at 75 MPH. I was able to snap this photo from the drivers seat as I put the pedal to the metal in an effort to get the hell out of town. (Remind me to never drive cross country with three dogs and a U-Haul truck containing all of my belongings. *Ugh*)

Only two more days until we reach Boston!

Alexander McQueen Tornado Heel, Spring 2009

Living Tornado Dress by Barbara Layne

Tornado Earrings by Chee-Me-No

Road Trip: Haute Spot, Boston!

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Image: TuBoston.com

Most people don't know that Boston was one of the premier manufacturing centers for clothing before New York became the enduring fashion powerhouse of the East Coast. But aside from its haute heritage, there are a lot of reasons you should care about Boston:

1. Boston Fashion Week: Founded in 1995, this collaboration of the city's most skilled and talented local designers, entrepreneurs, students and artists brings the city of Boston a series of fashion shows, classes, films, panel discussions, parties and more.

2. Good reads: In addition to local talent on the fashion front, Boston is home to some of my favorite reads including Fashion Boston Magazine, Scene Boston, and The Bostonista @ Boston Magazine.

3. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The MFA's textiles collection was started when Boston was the center of the US textile industry, currently boasting ownership of more than 27,000 objects ranging from American needlepoint to haute couture fashions.

4. Designer Education: Not only Boston is home to several leading fashion design schools including The New England Institute of Art and The School of Fashion Design, and Massachusetts College of Art & Design. Carry on!

5. Fashionable Natives: Boston is home to some of fashion's best kept secrets including Guilded Boston (a design collective), Marilyn Riseman (grand duchess of Boston’s haute couture scene), Priscilla of Boston, and Omaskas Designs by Sheela Mehrotra.

And finally, Trend de la Creme is moving to Boston!!

Yes, you read that correctly. I will be leaving my sunny abode here in California to drive cross country with my dogs in tow. Over the next two weeks, I will be reporting from rest stops and truck stops along the way until I reach my final destination: BOSTON. And, given all it has to offer, I think I'm going to really enjoy it :)

Rest Your Chopsticks On My Back

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:30:00 +0000

The human form takes many shapes, but rarely under the pointed end of a chopstick. That's why I'm giving this Humania Chopstick Rest Set by Decole two thumbs up. (Definitely well worth the $14, if only for their conversational appeal!) Is it just me, or do they look like they're doing the 'duck and cover'?

Sneak Preview: New Amy Winehouse Collection

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:29:00 +0000

I'll probably take loads of sh*t for this one, but upon hearing the news that PPQ was collaborating with Amy Winehouse, my mind went nuts with ideas of what might appear in the collection. Let's just hope that blow and tampon strings aren't the inspiration. Or even the following...

Ambulance Chaser Tee at cafepress.com ~ Cigarette Lips Necklace at girlprops.com
Bedazzled Tampon by Stacey Rebecca ~ Pill Bottle Necklace by Modern Minx
Stainless Steel Razor Blade Necklace by Titanium Kay
Heroin/Cocaine Salt & Pepper Shakers by David Shrigley

P.S. God, I wish this girl would clean up. She was so amazing.

More Bigfoot Sightings...

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:49:00 +0000

Photo: Ugly Yeti

If Fall '09 Yeti-inspired designs (like the shoes on Brian Lichtenberg's Fall 2009 runway) haven't fulfilled your Bigfoot sightings quota for the year, you still have a little time before 'Quatchi' (the Vancouver 2010 Olympics mascot) rubs your Yeti fetish the wrong way. So, until then, eat these authentic Sasquatch designs up! Just don't forget to save a little room for dessert -- or maybe even some beef jerky.

Bigfoot Jewelry by Tiny Armour

Sasquatch Tee by Cotton Factory

Bigfoot Pillow by Pixel Knit

'Beware of the Yeti' Brooch by Custom Made UK

Yeti Magic Tee Dress by Romance Was Born

Sasquatch Laptop Sleeve by Goonie Goo Goo

Yeti Cupcake Tee by Trickster

Yeti Luggage Tag by Gamma Go

Unicorn-ucopia

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:14:00 +0000

Photo: Princess Unicorn Doll

To pre-pubescent girls, the unicorn is nothing short of a superhero -- just ask one. When I was a girl, She-Ra rode a badass flying unicorn, pop-artist Lisa Frank put technicolor unicorns on the map, and My Little Pony quadrupled it's appeal with a addition of Fizzy and Galaxy, two unicorns from the My Little Pony animated series. (Too bad Rainbow Brite went the Pegasus route -- such a shame...)

Good vs. Evil Unicorn Action Figures

But the unicorn didn't always appeal to the tween girl set. Unlike the modern 'fantasy' interpretation, the traditional unicorn donned a billy-goat beard, a lion's tail, and cloven hooves. Originally depicted as a powerful, fierce, wild mountain bull with large horns, these creatures were more aligned with male prowess and unwavering determination (which would explain the Obama unicorn paintings that popped up during the elections).

Plush Kill Wall Series Unicorn by Cherrybox Studios

But it was during medieval times that the unicorn took a feminine turn, as Marco Polo explained "they were tamable only by a virgin woman" (presumably one with pasty white skin and perky breasts.) So how it is that the unicorn is most-often associated with kitsch velvet paintings, creepy custom 70's vans, and goth neo-naturalism? Who gives a sh*t, right? Because as long as the 80's is coming back with a vengeance, I am going to welcome my childhood superhero back with open arms!

Ercu Licorna Tunique by Paul & Joe

Silver Unicorn Necklace by White Trash Charms
Unicorn Dagger Necklace by In God We Trust ~ My Little Pony Necklace by Rachel Leigh
White Unicorn Ring by Brune-Woehlke ~ Silver Unicorn Ring by Rabid Fox

My Little Unicorn Tunic by Devani Weaver

Gold Unicorn Pendant by Peaches Geldof ~ Unicorn Signet Ring by Tiny Armour
Unicorn Necklace by Andrew Hamilton Crawford
Blue Unicorn Ring Mark Poulin ~ Enchanted Unicorn Silver Necklace by Superfumi

Unicorn Frill Plunge Swimsuit by Something Swim

Super Gay Unicorn Buckle by Trixie & Beever

Unicorn Ruffle Dress by People's Market

Black Unicorn Necklace by Gallery Nucleus

Unicorn Dress by Adrienne Yunger

Pink Unicorn Perspex Necklace by Titimadam

Fingers and Toes That POP!

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:17:00 +0000

BeautyTicket.com has an exclusive offer from Pop Beauty, one of their retail partners. For a limited time, get 25% off their NEW Nail Glam polishes to (available only at the Pop website .) Simply enter the code 'BEAUTYTICKET' at checkout to receive the discount. (If you're not familiar with these polishes, they were just voted "Best Makeup Under $15" by InStyle Magazine as part of their Summer Beauty 2009 Top 10). Now get poppin!

Offer open to U.S. and Canada -- pay only domestic shipping!

StevieBoi: Seeing Is Believing

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:27:00 +0000

Photo: Designer Steven Strawder

For the past two years, indie designer Steven C. Strawder (a.k.a. StevieBoi) has been selling his creations under the name (T0xic) online and in niche boutiques. His latest creations, these Super-Duper-Fly sunglasses, are uniquely on trend (especially with low-visibility sunglasses all the rage on '09 runways). And at 80% visibility, anyone looking to wow their fashion-forward friends should definitely snag a pair -- just don't wear them while driving on dark country roads. (Sure, they can run up to $60 pair, but nobody ever said making a fashion statement was going to be cheap, right?) See them for yourself at StevieBoi.com.

'Gold Zipems'

'Flat Stones'

'Checkerboard Shine'

'Safari'

'Fake Hoe'

Pop Your Collar(s)

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:49:00 +0000

Photo: [link]

A model presents a creation by a student of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. (I would have loved to see these collars popped!)

Bunny + Pig + Cat + Guns = Ravishing!

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:50:00 +0000

Ohio's very own Ravishing Jane gives Charlie's Angels a run for their feathery-haired money with these magnum-wielding necklaces that make me want to oink, meow, and chew the head off a carrot. I just can't decide whether they're for day or evening, or both?

Currently Obsessed With: Eyelash Bras

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:38:00 +0000

Pizzo Pulle Underwire 'Eyelash' Bra by La Perla Black Label

As if long, fluttery eyelashes weren't sexy enough, some designers are pairing French 'eyelash lace' with sultry bra designs for a "bat your lashes" effect. And while it may look itchy, the delicate lace is so soft that it goes relatively unnoticed. Besides, who wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of a wink from a 36C? Or A, or B, or D, or...

For those of you who want 'the girls' to bat their eyelashes, I've compiled a list of some of my faves -- and don't be surprised if a few give you serious sticker shock!

Carol Maloney Peekaboo Shelf Bra at azaleasnyc.com

Wild Designs Eyelash Bra at temptationsdirect.com

VIP Castillon Underwire Eyelash Bra by Pleasure State

Hayworth Quarter Cup Eyelash Bra by Badgley Mischka

Couture Abella Contour Balconnet Bra by Pleasure State

De Chelles Tango Eyelash Lace Molded Bra at damesandbroads.com

I.D. Sarrieri Chantilly Lace Balcony Padded Bra at fairefroufrou.com

Fashion Can Be So Two Faced

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:30:00 +0000

A throw back to the classic side show, or just fashionable indecision?

Central Saint Martins

Maison Martin Margiela

Katy Perry

Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair & Byblos

Katy Price

Meadham Kirchhoff & Miu Miu

Central Saint Martins

Preen & Armand Basi One

Lashes to Lashes, Dust to Dust

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Assorted eyelashes from kkcenterhk.com

As the trend in lashes continues to move in the 'bigger is better' direction, I'm becoming a little desperate. Thankfully, for those of us who find no relief in lash growing serums, lash building mascaras, and heated eyelash curlers, the false eyelash is a secret guilty pleasure. (I'd be lying if I didn't admit to the help of some lash glue and a pair of Ardell Demi 101's from time to time). No longer relegated to 'event only' status (or cross dressing for that matter!) false eyelashes continue to become all the more sophisticated -- from fur and feathers to seed pearls and Swarovski crystals -- giving the plain 'ol lash a inferiority complex.

Photo: [link]

But at what point does the 'unnatural lash' trend hit a brick wall? For day-to-day false lashes, probably never. For over-the-top glam lashes, there's still some time before it fizzles out. But, unlike most trends that suddenly experience a huge falling out, I'd bet my crapped-put 401K that going 'lashless' is still a ways off. And because I fancy myself somewhat of a trend mystic, here are my predictions for the next wave of lashy goodness.

1) DOLL LASHES
Lower lashes as the focal point (with false or painted-on lashes)

2) DOUBLE LASHES
Extending the lash far beyond the lash line and onto the temple.

Photo: jamesnader.com

3) FAR REACHING LASHES
Extending beyond the eyebrow, like the legs of a spider.

4) CRIMPED LASHES
Apply the 80's hair crimping trend, just on a micro scale.

5) GARDEN LASHES
Everything from flower petals and tendrils to leaves and vines.

Photo: [link]

From Fashionista to Lashionista

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:41:00 +0000

Thakoon, Spring 2009

Higgins Tee by Rodebjer

Blue Eyelash Print Dress at missselfridge.com

Sequined Eyelash Tank by Michael Brambila

Eyelash Print Top at evans.co.uk

Eyelash Print Dress by Thakoon

Pair of Eyelashes Necklace by Stephanie Simek

Charles Jourdan Shoes Have Gone Off the Deep End

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:04:00 +0000

I am usually a fan, but these $175 banana leaf flip-flops have rendered me speechless. Is it just me, or are these even too ugly for the Jolly Green Giant? (Poor Charles Jourdan is turning in his grave. He never would have associated his name with these!)

The Latest Triumph for Underwear

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:12:00 +0000

Every year I look forward to the Triumph Inspiration Awards at Bunka Fashion College in Japan, and this year is no exception. My favorite by far would have to be the swan bra. But the suit of armor definitely comes in a close second!

Not a Bird Brain, Just Birds On the Brain

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Bird Tattoo Tee - charlotterusse.com

Bird Cage Earrings - ylang23.com
Gold Bird In Flight Necklace - ylang23.com
Bird Mosaic Ring - kabiri.co.uk

Bird Crochet Dress - charlotterusse.com
Perspex bird necklace - brownsfashion.com
Wise Bird Shoes by Irregular Choice
Cleo Black Birds Clutch - jennywashere.com

One Shoulder Parrot Tee - topshop.com
Feather Headband - birdmotel.com.au
Parrot Earrings by Elizabeth Cole
Parrot Boots - blacksheeproad.com

Humming Bird Dresses by Alexander McQueen

Voom Denim Bird Dress - shopharmonylane.com
Bird On Wire Necklace - buddug.com
Bird Swallow Ring - modcloth.com
Bird Feather Earrings - urbanoutfitters.com

Straw Bird House Bag by Kate Spade
Noah Love Birds Shoulder Bag - piperlime.com
Leiber 'Finch' Evening Handbag - avelle.com
Anun Bird Clutch - simplysoles.com

And the Winner Is...

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:40:00 +0000

The winner of the Avelle.com $250 gift card giveaway is:

ELISA

I will be sending you an email to get your details!

(P.S. All entries -- including email entries -- were assigned numbers and the winner was selected by Random.org. Thanks again to everyone that entered!)

Mi-Zo: Zoren Gold + Minori Murakami

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:49:00 +0000

I'm not sure what is more intriguing in these photos by Mi-Zo -- the curtain-style leg warmers that remind me of my grandmother's bathroom or the fact that the model looks like alien spawn during mating season. I'll let you decide ;)

Just In Time For Swine Flu...

Jill@TrendDeLaCreme.com (Jill @ Trend de la Creme) — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:32:00 +0000

According to the CDC, there are now 5,469 confirmed cases of swine flu in the United States alone. Bad news for Korean company Let's Fly who just launched these adorable handbags (just as the pig's popularity has plummeted to an all time low!) Do we have any takers?

Black Convertible Shoulder Bag

Pink Convertible Shoulder Bag

Blue Convertible Shoulder Bag