Is it sad that I am completely inspired by Adam Lambert's style? Everything down to the bump-it greaser hairstyle, the black nail polish, and the sparkly blazer jackets make me extremely envious.
Today while trying to attempt this look, I realized it actually isn't all that hard, it's just that you need the right shoes to get it down. Some shiny oxfords or boots should do, but make sure they have that "rebel" look with them...like "bbbbbaaad to the bonnneee!"
Also, did anyone else find his AMA performance to be completely inspiring? The costumes were FABULOUS. Did you know Adam designed them? They reminded me of the Betty Page bondage days--strappy, seductive, and burlesque.
Oh yes, I hope everyone had a Happppy Thanksgivinggg!
It's kind of sad actually-- my fascination with Teen Vogue. The only thing that makes me uncomfortable with talking about liking of Teen Vogue is, well, the title of TEEN Vogue. C'mon, it's not really even for teens! If anything, there are more adults in it than teens, so I don't care. I LOVE Teen Vogue and have been a consistent reader since my Frosh year in high school. It's the one magazine, out of most, that actually encourages me to dress cool. aha. I love the spreads, the photo shoots,the clothes they advertise, everything.
Speaking of Teen Vogue's spreads, in the August 2009 issue they had a spread of these incredible shoes which I had no idea about prior to reading the magazine. They are called Winklepickers. I know, right? The name of them keeps you asking for more! They are expensive though... and they come from a brand by the name of Underground England.
http://www.underground-cybershop.co.uk/acatalog/winklepicker_shoes.html
The closest I can get to these precious puppies is a bottle of spray paint and some cheap oxfords from the thrift store down the street.
Another great thing about Teen Vogue is how they can literally take any article of clothing and make it look cool. "Oh, hmmm, Camo pants and an over-sized knitted sweater? Add a belt and heels... FABULOUS!" Why is it so damn hard to make the clothing from my disgustingly huge pile look cool? Maybe I just don't think it looks cool? I don't know...
I am incredibly jealous of these 1940s women. I want to live in their clothes, drive their cars, and eat their food. This was the time of not only women independence, but also modesty and morality. Why can't things still be like this for all women? I guess you just have to be your own person, which I am doing, and not conform to the disgusting way that women present themselves today.
I was raised to shop at thrift stores because my family never had much money. To be honest, the first time I ever set foot in a department store to buy clothes was in the 5th grade. I wasn't used to the structure of these stores, or multiples of the same apparel on racks. I was so used to thrift stores--- the places that rarely ever have multiples of one item. Now that I have grown up, I understand these stores a lot better and own quite a few brand-new items, but my closet still mainly consists of an extravaganza of different colors, patterns, fabrics, and shapes of clothing from thrift stores. I also collect vintage brooches and wear them on a regular basis. I really, truly, can not get enough of them.
Shopping at thrift stores taught me to be creative at a young age. I would take clothing, whether it was too big or small, and alter it to my liking. I still do this today. As a freshman in high school I went a little crazy with sewing, and since I did not own a sewing machine, I hand-sewed everything. I made clothes by hand, and sewed patches on EVERYTHING. I loved vests, still do, and never matched. Oh, how wonderful it was to be young and careless. I guess I still am though :) I appreciate fashion, and not just modern fashion you see in magazines or the latest "indie" trends with massive scarves, wayfarer glasses, and flats, but ALL fashion. Each person dresses differently and has their own taste in clothing, and just because it's not in the latest Vogue magazine does not mean it's not fashion. If you think it's fashion, it is, and I appreciate it.
I'm rambling, sorry.
I got my first sewing machine the summer before 10th grade. It was a 1961 Model A Singer and I adored every minute of it. I was recently given a PFAFF Sewing Machine (pictured) as a gift, so I have put my Singer away to save and someday have on display in my own home.
In this blog, I want to portray fashion for everything it is, whether that be makeup, hair, jewelery, nails, shoes, shoes, shoes, scarves, hats, and a whole lot more! I would love to find out the history of different articles of fashion and share them, and share pieces I may own, or want to own. I want to know about you, the readers (hopefully there will be readers!), and what inspires you to dress, or present yourself, the way you do. Whether this blog be successful or not, I know it will be a lot of fun for me! :)
Speaking of presenting yourself, how do you present yourself? Is it through your makeup, fashion, hair, or simply even the nail color on your fingernails? There are many ways we can tell a person who we are, even without ever meeting them. I choose to present myself through clothing.
My name is Janice, I am 19, and I am currently in the process of getting my journalism degree. I am an aspiring fashion editor who wants to share her creative views with the world. Someday I am going to live in New York and work for a publication, most likely a fashion publication.
I want to inspire people.
