–PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY KOST

SOURCE: Fashionista

Ok you sickos, get your minds out of the gutter! Fashionista beat me to the punch, but this topic has been on my mind for quite some time now…how big is too big? It seems like the Olsen twins pioneered the whole big n’ baggy look with their oversized plaid, sweaters, blazers and tees. Sure, they’re comfortable, roomy and oftentimes hide body flaws, but oversized garments are not flattering. Clothes are meant to fit, at least in some respect. If you’re out and about in a XXL sweater, the sleeves devouring your short arms and the body, more like a dress than anything else, people are going to peg it as a hand-me-down, a thrift-store buy or a means to hide the bun in the oven.  Yes, some clothes are designed to be oversized, but at least those that are well-made fit in the shoulders, are the proper length for your arms and don’t drown out your bust. 

And if swimming in excess fabric weren’t bad enough, swimming in excess designer fabric is worse! Ok, cool, you’ve got a $800 Zac Posen blazer, but who in their right mind would make such an investment on a size 10 if you wear a size 2! The Olsen twins may have the money to throw around for their XL attire, but at the end of the day, fitted is more professional, more elegant and more chic! So, go give that 3XL tee of yours to that homeless family to sleep in. 

Thanks Fashionista!

This past year, ombre has been prevalent in women’s clothing, specifically dresses. Lately, a new trend has come to the forefront: male ombre. The trend has transitioned into a unisex style. While, I didn’t think I would like male ombre, the Alexander McQueen blazer is gorgeous. Yet, I also think this trend can go terribly wrong. What do you think Indies? Pretty boy or pansy?

Thanks to Fashionista for the pic!

The new Guess? ads are out, and causing a case of Deja Vu. The ubiquitous blond Guess girl has gone “Back to Black”, by channeling their inner Amy Winehouse. The hair and eyes definitely resemble Ms. Winehouse. While, the look is epitomizes the soul singer, this could never be the infamous Amy Winehouse because the model is healthy, she is not calling for her Blake Blake or her three trusty backup singers.  

Thanks to Fashionista for the pics! 

Arlenis Pena is taking the fashion industry by storm. A newcomer, Pena has already booked Vogue, Italian Vogue, Banana Republic, Christian Dior and now a lucrative Lancome contract. Did we mention she has only been working as model, for four months? The 5′11 beauty is simply wonderful.

The Dominican Republic native has made history by being the second women of color to be featured in a Lancome campaign, with supermodel Liya Kebede preceding her. While we couldn’t be happier with Lancome’s choice, we are disturbed with Lancome’s track record. Lancome has been around, since 1935. Given the longevity of the Lancome line, they have had ample time to represent all of their consumers, but chose not to. Despite their previous void of diversity, we applaud Lancome for choosing a true star in the making. 

Not that Alexander Wang is a bad designer or anything, but it seems as though he is getting more press than needed over at Fashionista. Since his line has come out for the Spring/Summer, Fashionista has written about them on a daily basis. I mean yeah he makes really cool cut off jean shorts, but they aren’t worth being reminded about on a weekly basis.

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I think the Fashionistas might be following our anti-Hills lead.  For one single day they decided not to talk about the show or any of it’s characters. Could we be starting a trend on the fashion blogosphere?

Okay, maybe not cause everyone with at least half a brain cell knows this show is fucking idiotic. What I do appreciate are the comments left by their readers. Choice ones below…

I’m so glad you’re detoxing from the Hills. When i watch that show i feel my braincells melting with every utterly inept remark.

Those girls would be boring to listen to in person. I can’t believe people watch them on tv.

i can’t blame him, the hills is so whatever now, i mean the camera focused on about ten seconds of them (Lo, LC, Audrina) just chewing because there’s nothing interesting on anymore

The Hills is only revelant when the show have something about fashion ie Teen Vogue, People Revolution, Kelly Cutrone and fashion shows. I could care less about the sex tape-heidi-spencer drama.

I miss the brain cells I lose when I watch The Hills. But I’m addicted. I think my mind goes numb whenever I watch it. But I know it feels so good.