Goodbye to L’Wren Scott

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Another member of our family has left, fashion designer L’Wren Scott, died on Monday March 17, 2014. New York City medical examiner’s office said the cause of death was suicide. Scott’s completed autopsy reported she hung herself. She was found dead by her assistant in her apartment located in Manhattan by her assistant. Scott was kneeling with a scarf that was wrapped around her neck tied to a French door handle. 

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Her longtime boyfriend since 2001 Mick Jagger, who is front man of the Rolling Stones is struggling with the reality of his “lover and best friend” passing. The Stones seven-date tour was canceled for Australia and New Zealand, Mick’s band mates biggest priority right now is to support him through this difficult and confusing time, Jagger doesn’t understand why she would end her life.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-lwren-scott-death-designer-mick-jagger-20140317,0,3745007.story#axzz2xDNM6CTA

Scott was preparing to announce the closing of her business. The fashion label founded by L’Wren Scott was in substantial debt. The businesses liabilities were over $5.9 million as of December 31, 2012. She canceled her London Fashion Show, during last month’s London Fashion Week, due to production delays. The first collection was called “Little Black Dress” launched in 2006. “Headmistress” is one of her well recognized dress worn by Madonna. First Lady Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez and Angelina Jolie are a few of many celebrities that wore her designs. L’Wren Scott was a woman with an undeniable presence, and multi talented, she died at the age of 49.

The King of Cling Returns!

 http://pursuitist.com/azzedine-alaia-opens-three-story-boutique-paris/

In his incomparable terms of course, Azzedine Alaia the Tunsian born couturier and shoe designer has a new flagship store in Paris. Alaia is credited for starting the body con movement during the 1980’s, known as “The King of Cling” by the media.  He opened a three story boutique, depicting the 18th Century mansion at 5 Rue de Marignan. The store has no window displays, the decor inside is futuristic of a science-fiction film. 

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The project included: Marc Newson who made circular light fixtures similar to UFO’s, Martin Szekley’s angular racks, brushed steel chandeliers and a four story marble staircase. The layout of the store is gallery like space with vintage designs, serpentine couches, and cathedral like tables. The main floor is dedicated to accessories, such as shoes, handbags, and small leather goods. His fashion is displayed on flat screens fixed to the wall. The next two upper floors feature Ready-to-wear, day wear on floor two and evening wear located on the third floor.  Accounting, administration, and financing is devoted to the fourth floor.

http://pursuitist.com/azzedine-alaia-opens-three-story-boutique-paris/

http://pursuitist.com/azzedine-alaia-opens-three-story-boutique-paris/

Back from the 80’s: Jelly Shoes!

 

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Remember wearing Jellies when you were around the age of 5? Well Jelly Shoes are back! They are a hot trend to look out for summer 2014. Jelly Shoes were popular in the mid 80’s and 90’s now hipsters are reinventing the look of Jellies. Even high fashion brands like Christian Loubouiton’s are re-designing the Jelly Shoes in their Spring 2014 Collection. Jelly Shoes come in various styles for 2014. They have them in a clear combat boot, the platforms, heels, or stay with the all-time classic the sandal Jelly.  

(Here is my own pair of Jelly Combat Shoes)

Why is this trend becoming so popular? Maybe it’s that you can show off your colorful funky socks or even your cute pedi. They are also inexpensive and won’t hurt your wallet.  You can rock Jellies anywhere, the beach, going on an adventure around the city, a casual date, or wear them to your favorite music festival!

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Backpack meets High Fashion.

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/spring-backpacks#slide-1

  

Make way for your street style cred, this season’s backpacks are undergoing extremely chic makeovers. The newly designed backpacks come in an array of different fabrics and exotic skins and colors that are perfect for any fashionista's. They are no longer the old nylon bags we once knew of. Perfect for a casual day of good eats, and shopping, or better yet take it out for a night out on the town. Brace yourself you’ll attract a lot of attention, strutting down San Francisco’s Powell Street in an embellished Alexander McQueen backpack. If you’re in need of a new trend why not update your look to these new lust worthy accessories. 

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Starting with colors, they range in bold hues to mellow neutrals or your classic ebony and ivory. Balenciaga Spring 2014 Collection: Classic Zip Traveler Backpack, in Rose $1,495.00 is perfect for pastel lovers. The lambskin is aged with brass hardware, including studs and a unique buckle detail. Many of these arm candy backpacks are embellished with studs, chains, fringes and tassels like the B Brian Atwood Juliette Small Leather Backpack priced at $350.00. For those of us that are more interested in fabric and skins, they come in smooth calf skin leather.

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