Hot or Not?

Let me be the first to say this is not an easy look to pull off and it isnt for everyone. HOWEVER, if its FIERCE FUN AND FABULOUS its for ME! This hot or not look is a toughy so proceed with caution. If I said to you, tshirt lounge pants and thigh high boots, Hot or not? You would probably say, HELLO NOT! Unless ofcourse it was done like this!

Seriously, I want to wear this to do laundry, in PARIS....

Embroidered T-shirt , price upon request, cashmere pants, $650, both Lucien Pallat-Finet, at Lucien Pellat- Finet NYC. Estate gold and diamond link necklace . Van Cleef & Arpels, price upon request. Enamel and gold bracelt, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany&Co. price upon request. Yellow gold ring , Bulgari $2,200. Jewel studded clutch, D&G, $1995. Suede boots, Cesare Paciotti, $1100.

Magazine: Elle US (July 2009)

Editorial: Siren Call

Photographer: Alexei Hay

Model: Valeria Dmitrienko

Editorial Love!

Out of the Box Breaking free from posh velvet cases, fine diamonds and pearls make nice with the costume-jeweled masses.

Affordable Costume Jewelry - Marie Claire

Crowning Around Cardigan,

$395, Lutz & Patmos; top, $48, Star Struck Vintage Clothing; brooch, price upon request, Chanel Fine Jewelry; necklace (worn as headband), price upon request, Tiffany & Co.; ring, price upon request, Cartier; watch, $1890, Baume & Mercier; studded bracelet, $195, Links of London; bangles, $4.99 for 12, Three Muses Inspired Clothing.

Rhintestone Fox

$165, Elizabeth and James; black tank, $24, Simply Vera Vera Wang. Necklaces, from top: Choker, price upon request, Penny Preville; square necklace, price upon request, David Yurman; chandelier necklace, price upon request, Tom Binns; long crystal necklace, $1225, Janis by Janis Savitt.

Badge Influence Blazer,

$390, A.P.C.; top, $275, The Row. Brooches, clockwise from top left: Circular brooch, price upon request, Van Cleef & Arpels; leaf brooch, price upon request, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.; bird brooch, $950, Doyle & Doyle; "25" brooch, $850, Camilla Dietz Bergeron; starburst brooch, $650, Kentshire; frame brooch, $550, Doyle & Doyle; cross brooch, $150, Kenneth Jay Lane; black brooch, $650, Camilla Dietz Bergeron; floral brooch, $1400, Doyle & Doyle; blue crystal brooch, $90, Gerard Yosca.

Collar Guard Top,

$650, Vera Wang. Necklaces, from top: Floral necklace, price upon request, Penny Preville; leaf necklace, price upon request, Tiffany & Co.; Art Deco necklace, $450, House of Lavande; crystal-ball necklace, $700, crystal collar necklace, $1600, Janis by Janis Savitt. On eyes: Clinique Kohl Shaper for Eyes in Black Kohl.

In Arm's WayBlazer,

$1125, Marc Jacobs; top, $275, The Row; pavé ring, price upon request, DVF by H.Stern; black ring, $125, Lia Sophia; pearl-and-gemstone ring, $415, Iosselliani. On right arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $139, Tous; bracelet, price upon request, Cassis; bracelet, price upon request, Vhernier; bracelet, $205, Crislu; thin bracelet and wide bracelet, price upon request, Penny Preville; twisted bangle, $75, Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi; bracelets, $275 each, Lia Sophia; watch, price upon request, Cartier. On left arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $455, Philippe Audibert; bangle, price upon request, Bulgari; bracelet, $105, Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel; bracelet, price upon request, Tous; bracelet, price upon request, Cassis; studded bangles, $50 each, Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi; black bangles, $4.99 for 12, Three Muses Inspired Clothing; bangle, $205, Crislu; bangle, $3995, Penny Preville.

Pearl Next Door Dress,

$1295, Phi. Necklaces, from top: Pearl-and-chain necklace, $1488, pearl-and-safety-pin necklace, $963, Tom Binns; single-strand pearls, price upon request, Mikimoto.

Kim Kardashian Ocean Magazine Preview

While, who doesnt love Kim Kardashian. This post is soely decated to the glorious fashion featured in this celebrity feature for Ocean magazine that was shot at a home Newport beach

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Shoes; Giuseppe Zanotti Ring; Zorab Creation Shirt;PRB Bodysuit; Fredricks of Hollywood Belt: Victoria Tea

Jacket; Masion Martin Margiela Skirt; H&M Ring; Zorab Creations Belt; PRB Necklace; Vivi+Vivi Lock Ness Longer Necklace; London Manori Shoes; Davis by Ruthie Davis

Skirt; Thread Social Top; Mariella Burani

Mugler for Beyonce

In this month's Marie Claire, Beyonce is featured in a few of the 58 costumes Thierry Mugler designed for her world tour. Beyonce lured Mugler out of retirement (he quit couture in 2003) after seeing his work in the "Superheroes" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In addition to outfitting Beyonce the designer icon serves as her creative advisor weighing in on choreography, lighting and sets say Mark Healy of Marie Claire.

Thierry Mugler's team: assistant and Project Runway alum Chris March (right) and director of style Yves Pagan.

Vintage Mugler stunners waited in the wings

Check out the below photos taken by noted photographer Gilles Bensimon.

Jacket, bodysuit, thigh-highs, and shoes, Thierry Mugler for Beyoncé; earrings, bracelet, ring, and anklet, Lawrence Vrba for Thierry Mugler.

Mugler says his costumes were inspired by the words feminine, free, warrior, and fierce.

The Other Solange

Yellow gold and diamond ring, Solange Azagury-Partridge, price upon request, at Solange Azagury-Partridge, NYC ****DIES**** Seriously

Que Chulaaaaa!

Recently while watching an amazing documentary on Marc Jacobs on the IFC channel, he mention the mixing of hard with soft, flowy with punk...and I was inspired. Since, I have been mixing up my style somewhat. Ive never been a punk type of girl however I've been mixing punk chic pieces with other more delicate items and the result is eclectic and unique. A great example of this idea is the above Glam Rock dress at Forever 21. The pink tool lining makes it sweet and delicate but if you add a studded belt it gives you an edge... LOVE

I came across this sterling silver cuff by Beverly Cole for Que Chula for $350. It was featured last month in Elle magazine and would be a great piece to add to my collection and I'm sure your collection as well and is available at quechulastyle.com

Eluxury.com is saying Goodbye

This will come as a shock to most of you. Online LVMH-owned e-tailer eLuxury.com will be closing its retail operation. eLuxury, known for high end designer handbags, including Louis Vuitton, will be transitioning its site into an online magazine focusing on luxury markets. The doors to the retail operation will close and a spokeswoman from LVMH claimed this transition is because many of the brands eLuxury sells have developed their own online presences. According to The luxe chronicles, there might be another reason : Despite having the kind of unprecedented access to some of the most desirable luxury and fashion merchandise in the world and the kind of financial heft and expertise only a luxury empire of LVMH’s magnitude can deploy, they never became the premiere destination for online luxury shopping they were once destined to become.The website sold brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi and others. While it's sad to see eLuxury go, if you want to shop on the site, now is the time. The discounts are deep, the Dolce & Gabbana halter dress shown at right was $3,670 but is now $734. You can shop now through June 26.

Delicious Leggings!

Ok so apparently I am very late posting this...trust me, if I would have saw these I would have worn them every single day this week. I recently became obsessed with leggings..late again but, I just never wanted regular plain boring leggings. I studded a pair of plain black legging last weekend I will post soon, but my ADD is kicking in and I'm getting off the subject. These Fierce and fabulous Black Milk leggings designed James Lillis of Too Many Tights, Rock my entire world!!!!! I don't need them now, I need them RIGHT NOW! Shown above; Cages ($120), Spidermans ($120) and Spartans ($50)

Hi, my name is Saroya and I LOVE Sample Sales!

This is the best time of the year, when designers and retailers rid themselves of extra merchandise that didn't move seasons prior. Its a fashionista's Christmas! So, if you're like me you have a busy weekend ahead! Best advice I can give you, wear leggings and a tank top you may need to strip down and try things on in the open. Wear comfortable shoes *Fabulous*, but comfortable that offer easy slip off action. Pack your patience and the elbow to rib cage works well when snagging the last pair of Jimmy Choo's in your size. Take no prisoners ladies! Happy Shopping!

Date:June 2, 2009 - June 5, 2009

Time:

June 2-5 T-F 11am-7pm

Address:41 West 57 Street (5-6 Avenues) 5 Floor New York, New York

212.935.2670

The 411:

Couture & Designer Sample Sale featuring ... Gucci...YSL Gianfranco Ferre .. Chacok .. Galliano .. Tricot Chic Class Just Black and White .. Just Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli,Versace

By popular demand, couture & designer sample sale from 2009’s Summer, Spring and Fall collections at 80% off retail prices has been extended. With more new merchandise and at reduced prices...Spend $500 or more & take an additional 15% off.

Great selection with hundreds of dresses,skirts, tops, pants, jackets, accessories, sunglasses and so much more in all sizes! Full fitting rooms will be available. Sizes: 38–48.

With New Fall and Pre-Fall merchandise including leather, suede, and shearling coats and jackets.

Cash, Mastercard, Visa and American Express accepted. All sales final.

From: LazarShopping

Date: June 4th and 5th

Time: 10am- 7pm

Address: 12 W. 57th street between fifth and sixth avenue. Suite 807. www.boutiqueon57.com

Chanel, jimmy Choo, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli...... Ready to wear shoes handbags and jewelry starting at $5. Gowns starting at $195 and shoes starting at $145.

Date: Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th

Time: F( 9am -5:30pm) S(9am-3pm)

Address: 260 fifth Avenue between 28th & 29th Street.

Diane Von Furstenberg resort and early spring collections. Tanks for $20 skirts and pants for $80 and dresses at $125.

Credits* yumi kim & http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/

H&M Fall 2009

I am extremely excited about fall this year, I could honestly care less about any resort collections. I want fall to quickly arrive so that I can return to leather driving gloves and structured blazers. If having seen upcoming collections, you are still not convinced fall is the season for you please have a look at the upcoming H&M fall 2009 sneak peek! If this doesn't make you wish the leaves off the trees, nothing will. I tried on this victorian like blouse and I ADORED it however I didn't purchase it because I wanted something I oculd wear within the next week, but its definately an item I would like for fall. I also like this velvet big shoulder dress, it says to me holiday party DRAMA! I like the idea of pairing it with studded cuffs i like the mix of soft and hard including the leather corset belt it was a great way to take this look in a direction. This could have easily become 3rd grade picture day, if done incorrectly so please proceed with caution. Gloves, and lace tights, give it edge. ( photos from Nitrolicious)

Purple Envy

I'm a huge make up whore. (excuse the expression) One of my favorite looks are most of Kim Kardashian smokey eyes. In this post makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic did a array of purples on the kardashian clan. I am thinking of doing a DIY of this look later this week, possibly Friday, Just in time for the weekend! This post is great because the makeup artist Mario explained in great detail the products that he used and how he used them, it doesn't get anymore detailed than this. I also think it might be fun to play around with the colors say use shades of pink or green instead of purple....enjoy the post! This was a really fun shoot with a mermaid theme. I don’t use bright colors that often so I was excited to do so this day. I really pushed for the smokey purple eyes instead of the usual black and I love it! LOL. So girls and guys, GET THE FACE - On Kim - I used Giorgio Armani Silk Luminous foundation to get a more glowy look. I mixed a couple of the colors to get the exact match. It’s set lightly with Laura Mercier translucent powder. The brows are filled in with CORK by MAC. On the lids I used Stars N’ Rockets by MAC. In the crease, outter corners and under the eye, i used Deep Truth - also by MAC. Right below the Deep Truth shadow, I blended Creme de Violet shadow (a lighter shimmery purple, MAC) all the way down to the cheek bones. I also swept a bit of it on the brow bone. The liner on the top is a very pigmented black liquid that I blended myself from GIELLA cosmetics. In the inner rim of the eye, I used the black power point pencil from MAC and ALOT mascara - Bad Gal mascara by Benefit. For this shoot, my assistant and I cut up a bunch of different lashes and I placed them in peices all over the lash line so I wouldn’t be able to tell you the brand or style type. For blush, I used Angelika by NARS and the bronzing powder by LORAC ( framing the whole face and on the hollows of the cheeks). To get that glow all over the skin and on the bridge of the nose, I blended my own color with different pigments and shimmers but you can get a very similiar effect by using Shroom shadow by MAC, or if your skin is darker, try Trace Gold blush by MAC. For Kim’s lips, I used alittle bit of the foundation on them, followed by a clear gloss. So easy ;-) On Kourtney - I used the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer in Fawn all over her face, followed by Laura Mercier loose powder in Beige. On the lids - Creme de violet. On the outer crease is vibrant grape and also on the lower lash line. I used Smolder by MAC on the inner rim of the eyes and blended into the vibrant grape (with more on the outter corner). I filled in her brows with Espresso shadow by MAC and brushed them with the MAX FACTOR clear brow gel. Her eyes are lined with Feline, also MAC. For eyelashes, I used L’oreal Voluminous in Carbon Black. On the apples of the cheeks, I used NARS blush in Desire and I framed her face and the hollows of the cheeks with the new Tantalizer baked bronzer by LORAC. Lips are lined with Spice by MAC, blended towards the center. Lipstick is called Mario Pinched My Lips by GIELLA cosmetics, followed by a clear gloss. On Khloe - For skin, I used the Matte Velvet foundation by Make Up For Ever and set it with the HD translucent powder, also by MUFE. Khloes eye makeup is almost identical to Kourtney’s, except on her lids, I used red violet by MAC - so refer to her eye makeup above. I used a few coats of the Lancome definicils mascara on top and bottom lashes. Her lashes are filled in with Lingering pencil by MAC. The apples of cheeks are brushed with Orgasm by NARS and the cheekbones with Good as Gold by MAC. Framing her face is the Guerlain Terracotta bronzer. For lips, I used Lingering lip liner by GIELLA cosmetics blended all the way in and followed by the Lip Enhancing Gloss in Expose by Smashbox. On Kris - Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation followed by Make Up For Ever HD powder. Brows are filled in with MAC shadow in Cork. I used creme de violet by MAC all over her lid and vibrant grape on the outter lids and on the crease. I then used Carbon by MAC on the outter crease for more intensity. The inner rim is lined with Smolder pencil by MAC. Lancome definicils mascara on top and bottom lashes. NARS blush in Desire on the apples of her cheeks and Smashbox bronzer all over in Suntan Matte. I used Artificial Light Luminizing lotion by Smashbox on the cheek bones for a glow and on the center of the lip. Lips are lined with subculture by MAC and turkish delight gloss by NARS. ps. I know you’re going to ask about the concealer, LOL but I can’t say because I was testing out and blending some formulas (with no names or colors yet). ;-) Hope you guys GET THE FACE!! XO Mario

Dream Girl

In my mailbox recently was the latest issue of Elle magazine. While in the elevator skimming through it, something caught my eye. BARBIE! But, these were different barbies, I said hmm. My barbie never came with a Chanel bag...So naturally I'm intrigued. Excited about reading the full article I began to ponder, If I were a barbie what would I be called. *laughs out loud* I would be a "Fierce is the new Fabulous" Barbie limited edition complete with metal studded liquid leggings and a tweed Chanel jacket.......Read on...

Style A to Zee: Dream Girl

Joe Zee turns his homespun styling techniques toward the one and only Barbie

By Joe Zee | May 15, 2009 9:00 a.m.

Photo: Len Lagrua

Fashion Editor Barbie in Chanel, Hermès, and Balenciaga.

At the risk of sounding like a finger-snappin’, cape-wearin’, color-lovin’ male-fashion-editor cliché, I have to confess that I spent a lot of my childhood playing with dolls. Not the kind that join you for tea parties, mind you, but the one I could style and make over. She was a statuesque glamazon who never once objected to my fashion experimentation—and her name was Barbie.

Convinced she never had anything good to wear—I never liked her collections at Toys “R” Us—I set out to create new looks I’d seen in fashion magazines. I redesigned outfits using thread, glue, and scissors; I turned skirts into tops, tops into belts, and coats into dresses; I styled and restyled her hair, sometimes adding fabric for headscarves I’d cut from my mother’s clothes (she still doesn’t know). I was determined to make her look spectacular every time she stepped out of her box. Who cared about the inappropriately dressed Cabbage Patch Kid? My concern lay strictly with one Barbie Millicent Roberts.

So it was sweetly ironic that decades later my career path would take me back to dressing glamazons—only real ones who went by names like Cindy and Naomi. This was around the time a new model, Nadja Auermann, burst onto the scene with killer legs and dimensions that were widely compared to Barbie’s, had Barbie been real. However, Barbie’s measurements (5" bust, 31/4" waist, 5 3/16" hips) actually translate to a 39" chest, 21" waist, and 33" hips—clearly not Nadja and something closer to a pole dancer!

I bring up my doll-playing formative years because this month is our annual Body Issue, and for the occasion I enlisted an old friend, who coincidentally turns 50 this year. I mean, how many 50-year-olds do you know who have a face full of plastic and still look this good?

To pull this off, I gained entry into Mattel’s top-secret headquarters in L.A., where I styled four individual Barbies. I love the girls I created because they all represent my favorite elements of fashion. My inspiration came not only from the runways but also from the personal style of cool, iconic women and ELLE’s own fashion editors. After a day of pinning, prodding, and picking hair color and styles, I’m so excited that the results—instead of ending up in a pile on my playroom floor—can be shared with you!

SUperModel Sporty Barbie

This is the quintessential ELLE girl. I was inspired by all the great hallmarks of ELLE in the ’80s, when towering supermodels dominated these pages in neon neoprene and swimsuits on beaches

and volleyball courts. So you can imagine my delight when, after styling our Supermodel Sporty Barbie, I saw some of those same ideas walk down the runways for fall. My advice is: La

yer the color! The sexier, the better! And sunglasses are a must. Tennis racket optional, of course.

NIGhtLife Barbie Being a part of the insidery, night-crawler crowd demands a certain sense of style. First of all, she’s a rule-breaker—especially when it comes to fashion. She defies convention, often opting for the unexpected, and my Nightlife Barbie is no different. In this case, I’ve taken a ruffled miniskirt and transformed it into a bandeau top, while tapering her black shiny suit pants to make them skinnier and cooler. And lastly, again with the details: Throw in an armload of glittering jewels and a python clutch to carry your cab money home.

BOHO BARBIE

This girl adheres to the style dicta that anything goes and excess is best! Pile it all on with patterns over textures over colors over shapes, and bring to life a fashion gypsy of sorts. My biggest advice for this look? Don’t follow any guidelines about the way you dress because everything works together—an easy rule if you’re in a hurry. For my Boho Barbie, I mixed a lot of elements designed for her over the years, including a ’70s shearling (Outback Barbie) with a floral off-the-shoulder top (’50s Bad Girl Barbie) and modern-day skinny jeans. Toss in an animal print and you’re all set.

Gilt Groupe

WHAT: Alejandro Ingelmo

SaleWHEN: Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 12pm EST

WHERE: GILT.com

If anyone needs an invitaiton please feel free to drop me a comment or leave a message to become a member to take advantage of the sale! GILT.com

Also on Monday Herve Leger Sale starts 12pm EDT!!!!! I'm beyond excited! and Thursday is Chole!!! *Nice*

Trenddoll.com Repost DIY over and over and over again

I follow http://www.trenddoll.com/, and you should as well recently they posted a AMAZING DIY, on Rodarte Leather Cut out thigh Highs, which is well worth the repost! I am going to try excecuting this DIY providing my ADD doesnt kick in...I'll keep you posted!

Alright…so this is the issue on this wonderful Friday. We have another case of OVERLY PRICED accessories just for the sake of saying it’s labeled name. And while I love high-end accessories like th next fashion fanatic…I wont ever (not even if I won the lotto) splurge on nonsense. Granted Rodarte’s buzz-worthy thigh-highs are interesting…but in all reality…it’s really not that deep! Especially that $920 price tag..(minus the tax). Perhaps it could be that the $920 distracts us from the mere fact that these thigh-highs are simply that….just thigh highs! Nothing to protect the “bush” or crack….just our thighs. But hey, you got to love the innovative pursuit done but Rodarte….but there are some very scissors savvy dames who have taken the look up a notch on a pair of American Apparel Lamé leggings adding their creative twist on things. Six Six Sick’s Tiffany has the skill & patience to match her DIY version of Rodarte’s Thigh Highs….for a fraction of the cost. But if you are anything like me…you would most likely practice on a pair of thirftshop bought stretch pants before butchering a pair of $42 stretch pants…right? Exactly! Check out how it’s done after the jump - TGIF! DIY INFORMATION & Photos - via Tiffany @ Six Six Sick

DIY Rodarte-style leggings, Coven sweater, Count Aapo Tee, Burberry booties, Antti Asplund cross necklace, Iosselliani ring.So, after getting a headache from doing so much Rodarte knitting, I decided I would take a small “break” from my dress project, and make some diamond cut leggings, similar to the ones that they showed at their Spring 2009 show. Thinking that this would be a pretty easy project, since it’s a no-sew, no-knit DIY, I grabbed my old American Apparel wetlook leggings, which were starting to look tired anyway, and decided to give them a makeover. While it was pretty easy, it was actually much more time consuming than I ever expected, and I would take knitting another couple of pairs of Rodarte tights over doing this project again. Just warning you. If you are interested in doing it, here’s how.

What you need:

1 pair of wetlook leggingsshears (I suggest Gingher)

tailor’s chalkgraph paper

*a lot of time (and preferably the Twin Peaks box set to keep you company)

*anal retentive attention to detail

Inspiration: The leggings from the Rodarte show, which I haven’t actually seen in person, appear to be made of laser cut leather, with zippers up the back. They aren’t actually full leggings, they’re thigh highs that are held up with a garter. The pattern in the front is completely cut out in diamonds, and has the appearance of large fishnet.

Close up, you can see that the pattern become irregular at the back. I followed the same idea, cutting out the entire front section of the legging, while cutting diamonds selectively (but not arbitrarily) from the back. Also note that since the wetlook fabric is spandex, it will stretch a lot more than the leather

. I started by making a stencil for myself on graph paper, which approximated the size and pattern of the diamonds.

2. Carefully, I cut out each of the diamonds 3. I turned the leggings inside out, and placed the stencil on top of it. Using tailor’s chalk, I transfered the pattern onto the legging, starting first with a couple of rows. I proceeded to carefully cut out the diamonds, starting at the tip of a diamond and making a tiny V shaped incision with the scissors, and then cutting around. Try to keep the lines clean, and straight! When I finished, I repeated the step, being very careful to line up the stencil with my previous cut-outs to ensure a uniform pattern. Continue this step until you reach the bottom of the leg. Do the other leg. 4. For the back of the legging, I used the stencil to design a more random pattern. I also made sure that I cut some random diamonds down the side of the leg, to avoid having a long continuous line of unbroken black fabric.

Anyway, this is kind of a massive pain in the ass project, and if you do it, don’t be surprised if you find yourself thinking “F***, I’d rather be knitting/blogging/making out” so I advise you to do it bit by bit. I completed this pair after working on it a little bit every day for a week.

-Tiffany Of Six Six Sick