Feb

24

Is High Fashion Wearable?

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Do you ever see advertisements in high fashion magazines that depict tiny women, as thin as a toothpick and as white as wall paint, in giant Dolce & Gabbana bug-eyed sunglasses and depressing grey fabric clothing that makes you think: “hey, does anybody wear this stuff?” Other than the occasional attention-starved actress or musician, who are these high class eyewear companies appealing to? Surely the average Australian doesn’t want to walk around looking anemic, anorexic and wearing clothing and eyewear that takes away all shape, femininity and leaves the wearer looking like a random human-insect hybrid.

So, if they are not appealing to the average, perfectly sane citizen who can make adult decisions for herself, then who is the target market? Sometimes I wonder if some fashion designers create looks that are so off the wall that they can only be trying to impress Tim Burton. To me, the pale lady in the image here looks like a once pretty girl with unwashed hair and a frame so tiny these grandma’s glasses barely fit on her face. She looks like a Tim Burton cartoon character, or a contestant on the TV show What Not to Wear.

All of this has left me wondering if high fashion is even wearable. Not only do the modern clothing designs leave much to be desired in terms of how much skin they cover, but also how they cover it. The human shape is completely demeaned and understated which begs the question of whether the fashion industry really even needs models. So, is high fashion wearable—not really, and definitely not by me.

Feb

19

A Farwell to Alexander McQueen, Fashion Guru

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au0219.JPGFarwell, Alexander McQueen, fashion guru and innovator, creator, designer and visionary unsurpased in the modern world of fashion, you will be missed.

McQueen died of unsuspicous causes on February 11th at his home in London, a tragedy to his family, friends, fans and the fashion world as a whole. McQueen’s designs were so visionary and bold that his loss will be felt in ripples throughout the community for years to come. With the loss of this great designer, we’re taking a look back at the designs that made him famous, and the paramount steps in his career that launched him to the top.

McQueen’s talent was never in doubt. As a pattern cutter tutor at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, McQueen was encouraged by several instructors to enroll as a student. Taking their advice, McQueen soon graduated with a masters in fashion design, and his graduate collection was bought by influential and experiemental designer Isabella Blow. Blow, a magazine editor, designer and talent scout, easily saw McQueen’s talent for design and encouraged him to continue, soon after Bjork had McQueen design her cover art and direct her music videos. A step in a new, albeit equally creative, direction. Soon after McQueen’s strong sense of fresh, almost mystical fashion was to shock everyone with his underwater Atlantis designs, human chess board inspiration and his most well known white dress with a towering veil held up by mock birds. Yes, the loss of this man will leave a dark hole in the fashion industry.

Feb

17

2010 Grammy Awards Fashion Trends

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The 2010 Grammy Awards did not offer much in the way of surprises in terms of music. For the most part, the hits of 2009 spoke for themselves. What was shocking were the overall fashion trends apparent on a plethora of stars. Take, for instance, The Black Eyed Peas. Their clothing was decidedly new age as they wore all-black tights and knee pads. Robots danced around behind them as they rapped about the future. And they were not the only futuristic-looking band. Beyonce and Lady Gaga wore all-black modern outfits with distinct outer-space influences. How does this apply to you? Well, the stars set the trends that many Americans follow (good or not). If the stars are wearing all-black futuristic clothing you can bet the fashion world will follow this trend on made-to-wear clothing and accessories.


In terms of eyewear, we anticipate all-black designs will sell well in the next year as all-black fashion takes off main stream. Designs like the classically-influenced Prada square-lens models will skyrocket this year. While the hype from “The Devil Wears Prada” has subsided, the love of classic designs with modern influences is hardly ready to dissipate. Several members of “The Black Eyes Peas” were wearing sunglasses for their performance while even more stars in the audience kept their shades on indoors. Nothing shows that eyewear are an important part of a star’s wardrobe like an indoor event attended by hundreds of stars in dark shades. Carrera shades are a favorite for the band, and a modern-classic look that has the perfect blend of the past and present.

Feb

11

Matching your eyewear to your wardrobe

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Many women get hung up on matching their eyewear with each wardrobe. This isn’t necessary. Instead of buying dozens of pairs of glasses buy two pairs of high-quality, versatile designer glasses like those by Versace and Dior that can work with any outfit. Here’s how:

Black and brown are always in style. Keep this in mind while shopping for versatile eyewear that you can match with any outfit. The more traditional the style, the more likely you’ll find it matches with your day-to-day clothing and lifestyle. Tom Ford sunglasses are a great example of simple but elegant designer sunglasses that look as classy with jeans and a T-shirt as they do in a little black dress. This kind of style can only be achieved by a really great designer, and Tom Ford sunnies have been around a while and have been worn frequently by celebrities and civilians alike.

For eyeglasses, keep in mind that no matter how you feel while buying the glasses, its how you want to feel on a day-to-day basis that is important. If you are an office worker and want to look professional, classy and chic, then look for a wireless or silver-framed pair of glasses. Ralph Lauren makes great eyeglasses for the office, and the designs range from risky to librarian, with everything in between. If you are an outdoors person and want your day-to-day eyewear to reflect your lifestyle and match your wardrobe, then check out the glasses by Adidas and Nike, both of which make stunning eyewear that have a sporty edge without overdoing the athletic feel.

Feb

4

How to Buy Good Contacts

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With so many brands on the market, how do you know which contact lens brands will be right for you. A good start is to talk with your optometrist, but below is a bit of information on whether Acuvue or Proclear contacts would better suit your specific condition and needs.

Acuvue contacts are a great brand with a reputation for quality products that aim to please customers with comfort, reliability and unique one-day and reusable contacts.

Proclear contact lenses lead the market in the multifocal arena, for those of you who have dual prescriptions for distance and up close. With an increase in TV watching, computer use and video gaming this category of vision-impaired individuals is growing, and proclear is there with multifocal lenses that lead the market.

Focus contact lenses are great for buying in bulk. Their high-quality value packs make this perfect for people witch stable prescription who want to buy the contact lenses they will need for several months so they don’t have to worry about reordering contacts for a while. Meanwhile, Focus contacts are well known for both the reusable and one-day contacts, making them a great company to buy from if you prefer a mix of reusable and single use contact lenses.

Bausch and Lomb contact lenses are well known among those who need extra help for stigmatisms or glaucoma. If you suffer from more than just poor vision, than Bausch and Lomb may have the contact lenses that are right for you and your ailment.