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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Sarah Palin...Soccer Mom Gone Style Crazy!

Whether you're for her or against her, Sarah Palin doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Looking back to when she first became a media mogul, I can't help but remember when she was being scrutinized, and rightfully so, for her over $150,000 wardrobe bill that had her Republican donors outraged! Her campaign was at a deficit for over $125,000 for Mrs. Palin alone! Her clothing was said to have came from Neiman Marcus & Saks Fifth Avenue which was kind of contradictory to the 'down to earth, average joe' persona Palin was trying to play off on. In an effort to buffer the situation and calm the angry mobs, it was stated by one of her representatives that, the clothing would be donated to charity after her election was over. That kind of makes me laugh because I cannot think of how her business attire could be utilized by the homeless?

The once Governor of Alaska, has been said to have acquired her own secret style team since the previous 2008 Presidential campaign and has no problem springing for designer labels. Valentino being at the top of her list... What's all the buzz though is the fact that she kept her own signature style but just traded it for the more pricey version (i.e. designer label), and it's literally the exact same style choice compared to what she wore before stepping onto the national stage. It's a win win situation for her obviously since she was able to maintain her appeal to the working class while at the same time being able to sport some classy rags.

She has been in the press again lately as she has been cited as holding off on giving her decision as to whether or not she's going to run in the 2012 election. If it's a 'GO', the Republican donors better start beefin' up their donations as I'm sure that now since she has gained celebrity status, they best know a shopping spree is in her forecast!

: stylehog.com , dailymail.co.uk , nytimes.com

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Sans Vintage at the 2011 Oscars

Just like I look forward to the Grammy’s every year to see ‘who wore what’ & 'who wore it best', I get just as excited that the Oscars always follow. However, I was a bit disappointed that the 2011 Oscars were pretty much sans vintage in comparison to years past. It seems as though there were only a handful of female celebs who chose to don themselves in vintage couture or vintage inspired for this extravagant media overloaded event.

Guest host for the evening, Anne Hathaway had many changes throughout the night but the one dress that stuck out for me was the vintage inspired ruby red frock by Valentino that was definitely reminiscent for me of the dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in 'Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend'. I loved the timeless design of this piece.

Academy award winner Marissa Tomei who is well known on the red carpet for having an eye for vintage chose a 1950 couture Charles James dress from ‘Lily et’ cie’ that was navy satin on the top with iridescent plum organza ruffles on the bottom. I personally did not like her choice this year alongside with the fashion police.

Nominee for best actress in a supporting role, Mila Kunis was my pick this year for best dressed. She was ethereal in the light lavender lace gown from the Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture Collection. This dress was not vintage but totally rocked the vibe.

The most controversial gown of the evening was worn by Livia Firth, wife of Academy award winner for this years best actor for his role in ‘The King’s Speech’. Livia was draped in a pale hued ‘upcycled’ gown created from 11 recycled vintage dresses from the 1930’s by designer Gary Harvey. The only element new in the whole garment was the thread that was used to stitch it together.