After a crazy, spontaneous, glorious trip to New York City during the this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I can wholeheartedly inform you that L.A. has seen nothing that compares to the hustle and bustle harbored in the most beautiful tents pitched on the right coast.
Although my heart will always be here in the City of Angels, New York Fashion Week is one of the few things that I will admit takes the cake from our beloved city. One of the most impressive shows of the momentous week came from the edgy Miss Sixty team. From her beginnings in Italy all the way to NY, Miss Sixty boasted edgy, innovative patterns as well as a rousing approach to layering fabrics at this year’s fashion week.
For example, this tan jacket paired with vividly colored shorts bring elements to the table that are rarely seen successfully meshing with one another. Miss Sixty was also one of the few shows that played with color, seeing as much of the week’s events were dominated by classic black sophistication. Much to the dismay of some critics, Miss Sixty dares to walk the fine line in recycled fashion that only the brave can pull off without looking 90’s tacky. That’s right, you better keep an eye out for more work from this amazing label before you throw away your old high school Clueless-inspired threads!
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I know that I tend to review some pretty random films and urge you to watch all of them, but honestly I would call video rental spots near your house to make sure that they had this particular movie stocked for you. Out of everything I would suggest you watching or wearing, please heed this advice. I would give you my number so you could call me, at which point I would put the phone to the television so you could hear the dialogue of this movie.
The 2006 masterpiece, Blood Diamond, is arguably the most compelling film of our time. Set during the Sierra Leone Civil War, the movie depicts the horrifying realities (such as the brutal amputation of limbs to stop people from voting) that are symptomatic of conflicts in war-torn Africa diamond mining. As Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Danny Archer, so eloquently states, “In America it’s bling-bling, but out here it’s bling-bang.” I had little prior knowledge about conflict diamonds before watching Blood Diamond and I was able to learn so much from this film. DiCaprio’s performance in the film is breathtaking and enough to make me move him up to the greatest actor of our time status in my book. Now, go see it!
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“Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a f***ing big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suite on hire purchase in a range of f***ing fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the f**k you are on Sunday morning. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing f***ing junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pissing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, f***ed up brats you spawned to replace yourselves. Choose your future. Choose life… But why would I want to do a thing like that? I chose not to choose life. I chose somethin’ else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you’ve got heroin?”
With a quote from a leading man like that, need I say more?
Well, just in case you’re not as easily impressed as my pretentious ass assumes, here are a few more reasons to check out Danny Boyle’s gritty cult-classic Trainspotting:
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This fall, the always on-point geniuses at Christian Dior give the fashion world a fresh, flirty surprise with their ready-to-wear designs.
This dress, for example, takes traditional fall hues (like deep red and burnt orange) and dares to make them pop out of the monotonous crowd. The contrast of a fun geometric whirlwind against the radiant white is striking and playful while maintaining the unique Christian Dior sophistication that people just can’t take their eyes off of. In addition to manipulating a perfect color combination to absolute impeccability, this piece takes a familiar shape and brings it to another level by allowing for large ruffles in a bubble skirt that culminate to form a young perfection that captures the evolution of Christian Dior’s lasting vision.
*Photo via: Style
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One of the greatest romance comedies of our time, 50 First Dates, is my pick for DVD Rental of the Week! Set on the gorgeous Hawaiian Islands, this film features Drew Barrymore as Lucy Whitmore, a sweet girl suffering from a gnarly case of short-term memory loss. Meanwhile Adam Sandler plays womanizer Henry Roth, a man who falls head over heels for Lucy and goes to the greatest of lengths to find a place in her life. Because Lucy is unable to remember Henry’s romantic efforts, he is forced to step up his game a bazillion notches to get the girl. Seriously, homebody really does the cutest, most non-corny romantic shit of all time. Also, the Barrymore-Sandler duo is a hit reminiscent of their dope work together on The Wedding Singer. As usual, this Sandler film is full of laughs, life lessons, and memorable cameos, check it out!
Photo via: Amazon
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All of you classy ladies in the house, check out this skirt by Luxurie (LRG’s women’s line)! In case you’ve fallen off the face of the Earth, the traditionally all-male clothing line, Lifted Research Group, has been taking the women’s fashion world by storm for a few years now and this skirt is a good example of how serious LRG is about making it even easier for ladies to look good.
This stretch white denim high waisted skirt is multi-functional, fun, and unique enough to make you stand out without saying, “HAAAAY! LOOK AT ME! I’M CUTE!” That’s right, you don’t have to shout that at parties anymore; this skirt will do the talking for you! Dope, right? There’s a cute button placket on the front to flatter your waistline and a button-up back slit so you can adjust how much leg action is revealed for every occasion. That’s what makes this skirt quite the catch; Luxurie found a way to create a versatile piece to rock appropriately at work, at a bar, Sunday brunch, or on a hot date. It looks clean and simple without being boring. Holla!
Available at: Karmaloop
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Trust. Seduction. Betrayal.
Yes ladies and gentleman, I finally have an anti-love film for you. All members of the lonely heart’s club, listen up!
Inspired by William Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Othello, O conveys a contemporary twist on a captivating, old-school story. The young talents of the handsome Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, and Julia Stiles grace the screen for the duration of the 94 minute film. The film is set in an all-white boarding high school where Phifer’s character, Odin, plays the basketball star who is deeply in love with Desi (played by none other than our favorite Save the Last Dance star, Stiles).
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Hey Jet-setters! Instead of tying a bright ribbon around your boring black luggage to make it stand out on the baggage claim carousal, why not invest in a good-looking travel item? This trolley by Bree has an exquisite wool exterior with interior nylon lining and its overall design is reminiscent of vintage chic. Perfectly rectangular shape and clean lines make this an elegant and unique item for travelers that want to travel with functional and smart-looking luggage. It comes in gray with yellow lining and mocha with green lining; so don’t be fooled by it’s calm, sophisticated exterior, fun and bright colors line the inside to hold all of your fashion-forward and daring threads!
Available at: Revolve Clothing
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“These are great days we’re living, bros. We are jolly green giants, walking the Earth with guns. These people we wasted here today are the finest human beings we will ever know. After we rotate back to the world, we’re gonna miss not having anyone around that’s worth shooting.”
Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 “Full Metal Jacket” is definitely worth checking out this summer because this masterpiece has got it all. You want violence, racism, wit, sexism, politics, suspense, hope, and more? As always, Kubrick never fails to deliver.
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What up, Betsey Johnson?
We all know that it’s rough out there in the shopping world. Finding daring, affordable, and fun jewelry that’s made to last can be one of the hardest aspects of accessorizing like a pro. But never fear! Betsey Johnson has balanced raw style with a subtle touch of big city class for decades. Aaaand…Betsey Johnson’s eccentric chic has been bumped up a few notches with this dope snake piece! The versatile bracelet is white with gold, turquoise, and rhinestone accents to make it pop. You can rock it with your funky day wear, use it to spice up a simple outfit, and add unique character to an elegant evening gown.
***You can find it at: Betsey Johnson
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Watch out Beyonce and Jay, Angelina and Brad; there’s a new fashionable couple on the scene! The cutest Chemical Engineer majors ever spotted at UCLA prove that physics can be hot, too! Amber and Jason give us a taste of what wearing lab coats everyday and being in a loving relationship can do to your wardrobe.
What is L.A. street fashion to you?
Amber: L.A. street fashion is like saying “my personal style, meet the city of Los Angeles.” L.A. street fashion is about bringing your own flavor and allowing yourself to broadcast that. People are open canvases, billboards, and another form of mass media in my opinion. Some people may look at you and say “What was she thinking?” or “Wow, how did she think of doing that?” but either way it’s about infusing your own personal touch into what’s hot and trendy.
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Audrey Hepburn’s performance in Breakfast at Tiffany’s as the prostitute with the most sophisticated wardrobe around set the bar for lovable call girls long before Pretty Woman. Holly Golightly’s classy demeanor and exquisite Givenchy threads fill the 115 minute film that now rests in classic archives internationally. If you haven’t seen it yet, put it on your must-see list. If you’ve watched it before, watch it again!
What makes this movie so great? The answer is pretty simple: Audrey Hepburn. Not only is she the epitome of elegance, but she’s so good that you might just forget what this film is even about. In a racy role originally meant for Marilyn Monroe, Hepburn brings her own unique touch to the role of Holly Golightly. She is charmingly naive and alarmingly sexual at the same time. Aaaaaaaaaaand, for all of the fashion buffs out there, this is the film that made the “little black dress” an international phenomena!
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After a crazy, spontaneous, glorious trip to New York City during the this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I can wholeheartedly inform you that L.A. has seen nothing that compares to the hustle and bustle harbored in the most beautiful tents pitched on the right coast.
