OMG! Shoes!

So I was lusting over these shoes by Miu Miu and I was trying to find them online, but failed. I did however, come across these beauties under the Alexander McQueen line.

Heart-shaped peep toe shoes? Whoa! Though they look a little more like apples.

Well. My idea - because I don't have $700 at the moment - What if you were to get a pair of the hooker shoes at one of those cheap shoe stores and exacto knife 'em? I see so many DIY-ers out there doing stuff like this, so now it's my turn. Well, as soon as I get a pair of shoes to cut up.

Alexander McQueen

So I felt I needed to take part in the endless tributes/commentaries on the loss of one of the greatest designers we have in the fashion world.

I don't think I need to say much on who he is or the impact that he had on the fashion world during his time here - if you're reading this, you're probably familiar with his legacy.

It just really touches home a little on how his end came to be. I can only imagine what family and friends of his are going through. Thoughts are out to them.

For me, as a designer, it was heartbreaking and I'm still in shock. I've been obsessed for a few years now and with all the recent press he's been getting with Gaga wearing all his craziness...it's like 'no, he can't be gone! He was just right here.'

Many other designers and models I talk to or have read thier tributes all make mention of the collections that blew me away, but I haven't heard anyone bring up what about him inspires me the most.

Yes, you could say his perfect combination of punk, goth and girly (mind you of the crazy tulleness).



Or maybe it's the way he put on a show...I always think storyline and what kind of theatrics can be pulled off (John Galliano also shares that ability with McQueen).

But it was his menswear and borderline costume/period detailing that he gave to his mens' pieces that blew me away and drove me to attempt dressing men. The cut, fit, shape, pattern, quirky details...MASTERFUL!

There are also feminine qualities that are somewhat hidden in his work and I'm finding designs of Ann Demeulemeester to be doing the same.

I mean, look how EXACT the patterns line up...different views of the garment...the softness and strength.

I could go on forever - I feel I'm writing a research paper.

What could have come is part of the pain that designers who looked up to him are feeling...

(I live on NyMag.com, looking at all the past collections)

I DIE!!!!

earlier today, Alexander McQueen was doing a live stream of his fashion show for the Spring/Summer 2010 line. UNFORTUNATELY...i guess so many people wanted in that I couldn't see it live.

I just did.

I've cried before at his shows that you can find online.

So I was stoked for this one. But, I wasn't as overwhelmed as I thought I would be. Still really amazing though.

It was on Showstudio and the McQueen website. Check it out.

All I have to say is...the answer to metallic (which i'm sick of)...IRIDESCENT!!!

No photos I can readily find online. So check out the last look. I'm drooling.

Oh! Here's my little take on the collection -
Titled "Plato's Atlantis" for the S/S 2010 woman's wear

If you remembered the title and read a few reviews, you knew it was like this future island and you went through all the inhabitants with a big brother type eye on the people.

I definitely got the 'here are the animals/natives' then the 'people who worked at like the lab/quarentined area' then the 'people in charge a little on the military side' and wrapped up with 'alien visitors'

The shoes for the beginning - holy shit. they were like the ballet toe fetish heeled shoes in their shape (especially from the side and back) but were platforms. Check it. It's funny - focus also on the models' facial expressions, you can see the stress of 'don't fall don't fall don't fall.' Poor girls (but that's why they get paid beacoup bucks)