Hair Show!

Hairstylist Peter Gray x Masa Honda Hair Show for Asia Beauty Expo 2010

photos courtesy of www.fashionindie.com

Blackish

I love, love, love SHIN.  Simplistic and dark.  Here are my favorites from their 2010 Collections.

E.V. Day

I tend to gravitate towards artists that utilize or reference the body.. themes of desire.. the sensuous.. the grotesque.. body politics.. E.V. Day is one of my contemporary favorites as of late. What I am particularly fond of though is her pieces that utilize garments (imagine that).. These garments that are loaded in symbolism and situated in space, pulled in unnatural direction from various points via mechanism, fiberglass, resin, etc.. to create these abstracted forms, like an expressionist painting suspended three dimensionally.. but better.. because it isn't JUST about form.. it is conceptually loaded, playful, and sexually charged.  Images to follow, first image being from her earlier Tongue and Clam series.. not my favorite, but is visceral and striking in its own right.

Abalone, Raccoon Jaw and Tongue with Mother of Pearl and Resin, 2005

 Egg Drop, 2003

Red thong, chicken eggs, polyester resin and fiberglass

  Saarinen's Mother 2, 2007Silk crotchless panties, resin, blown glass, monofilament, plexiglas case, stainless steel hardware

Bride Fight, 2006
Two bridal gowns and accessories susupended in battle between floor and ceiling of Lever House.

 Transporter, 2000

All images courtesy of http://www.evday.net/

Recent Acquisitions - Gifted or Purchased 12.2010

Here are some of my new favorite things, many of them gifted to me for my birthday/Christmas!  My husband and family spoiled me to death this year and got me frocks and shoes I had been eyeing for awhile!  I would much rather take photos of myself wearing them with my own sense of style but I have the flu and pajamas are the preferred uniform as of late.  I also got some solid color maxi dresses (long sleeve) but they aren't terribly exciting to look at via blog photo.  Love wearing them with platform shoes and chunky bracelets at the moment.  Got a few body suits as well.. you know, the snap crotch/bustier kind of things?  I was reluctant, but they look swell with all things drapey.. to me anyway.. ;)  Also got an abundance of VS unmentionables from my husband (he kicks ass at picking out lingerie, bras, and what not for me), a leatherette bra, new running shoes and gear, as well as an ihome, and iphone 4 accessories.  Score!

Here are some of the pieces.. 

BABOOSHKA Thigh High Leather Look and Nude Panel Leggings

 From left to right, top to bottom: 

Evil Twin Guilty As Sinister T-Shirt, Barnum Fringe Cardi, Sweeping Gestures Black Top.

Deep Plunge Cardi, Swordmaker Booties by irregular Choice, Pixelated Spots Sweater.

Ring by Black Swan Theory, Stevie High Boots by Jeffrey Campbell, Ring by Black Swan Theory.

Peacock Vintage 60's Dress from Black Swan Theory 

 from BlackList by LS (STILL waiting on this outfit to arrive)

Beyond Reach

A few $hoes I would LOVE to possess, but are a bit beyond reach:

Pony Buckle Lace Up Boot by Alejandra Ingelmo

Laminated Metal Pony Boot Wedges by Alejandra Ingelmo

 Criss Cross Ankle Boots by Alejandra Ingelmo

  Nappa Lace Up Boots by Tabitha Simmons

Kid Cage Boots by Camilla Skovgaard

Phantasmagoria

Good God, Chinese Couturier Guo Pei makes the stuff of my most fantastic dreams. A friend shared this on facebook and I am in absolute awe.  From her latest collection: "The Arabian 1002nd Night."  On with the show!  
(Video below photos)

Courtesy of blogger, Tom and Lorenzo: Fabulous and Opionated
[Photo Credit: getty, eladies.sina.com.cn - Video Credit: YouTube.com/fashiontv]

Laced.

Trici Pump by N.Y.L.A.

Jezabel Corset Pumps by Jeffrey Campbell

Kaytee Pump by Rachel Roy

The only thing better than a sky high black platform pump?  A sky high platform pumps with details such as these, my friends. 

Snake piece.

Han Cholo x lovemade - 'Cold Hearted Snake' earpiece (Gunmetal/Gold) - $70

 I find this piece to be a refreshing design for the ear with a sensuous wink to the 80s.  Unfortunately, it is already out of stock but I am hoping to find something of the like.  I vote for coupling it with something backless or strapless.

Flesh and Monochrome.

Photographed by Jenny Hands for Karen Magazine.

I love the drama of this series; the juxtaposition of a glam/fetish aesthetic with the enchanted forest backdrop..the stark blacks against her pale skin and platinum locks.. and of course.. the shoes.. the red lips.. Red lips sink ships.  Also particularly fond of the asymetric zip dress bottom right and bodysuit with bell sleeves.