Nashville Dolls

Betty Page

2008-12-14T13:48:00.000-08:00

In wake of Betty Page's recent death, I thought a series of photos would be appropriate to reflect on this enigmatic figure.

Nashville Local Designers

2008-12-11T12:51:00.000-08:00

There's a great cover story on local designers from the Nashville Scene out right now. It's really very exciting to see how fast the fashion scene has increased in little over a year. It's incredibly inspiring, but a reminder to us is that we must nurture our local fashion scene otherwise one does not exist. If you think hard copies are archaic or can't wait to read the article here's the link

http://www.nashvillescene.com/2008-12-11/news/a-handful-of-designers-are-igniting-nashville-s-underground-fashion-scene/1

latest creation: Studded motorcycle jacket

2008-12-09T23:48:00.000-08:00

I can't decide on whether to add more studs or not. I think I'll keep it this way for at least a while. What do you think? more studs or no?

Zahra's Best Albums of 2008

2008-12-09T22:18:00.000-08:00

The Kills-Midnight Boom
The Raconteurs-Consolers of the Lonely
Darker My Love-2
Black Angels-Directions to See a Ghost
No Age-Nouns
MGMT-Oracular Spectacular ( I can't help it..)
Lucinda Williams-Little Honey
The Hives-Black and White album
Vivian Girls- Vivian Girls
Strange Boys- Nothing EP

I'm sure the choices of the kills and the hives will be controversial. I think I'm the only one who actually liked those albums (except Arielle). I congratulate them on making albums that actually sound like they're from 2008.

That's all I can remember of this crazy year. I'm sure I'm missing some albums from the list.

Arielle's Favorite Albums of 2008

2008-12-09T20:32:00.000-08:00

Exam week has arrived and intense methods of procrastination leave you with this. Some of my favorite albums of 2008. In no particular order because that's too difficult. Enjoy!

Crystal Castles > Crystal Castles

No Age > Nouns

Vivian Girls > Vivian Girls

Lykke Li > Youth Novels

M83 > Saturdays = Youth

MGMT > Oracular Spectacular

Cut Copy > In Ghost Colors

Wavves > WAVVES

Mates of State > Re-Arrange Us

Santogold > Santogold

Hot Chip > Made in The Dark

Paavoharju > Laulu Laakson Kukista

Lil Wayne > Tha Carter III

The Ting Tings > We Started Nothing

Harlem > free drugs ; - )

Sigur Ros > Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust

Gang Gang Dance > Saint Dymphna

The Kills > Midnight Book

As for the approach of 2009, I'm really looking forward to the release of the new Metric album (listen to a released song here: help I'm alive) and 200 Thousand Million by the Black Lips!

Current Inspiration: Urban Outfitters holiday collection

2008-12-04T11:42:00.001-08:00

I've been swooning over the recent holiday edition, urban outfitters' catalogs. I want to prance around in nonfunctional itty-bitty shorts and blazers and pretend its not 30 degrees outside.

Naomi Campbell- Mixte Magazine

2008-12-02T14:43:00.000-08:00

Black Balloon

2008-12-02T14:37:00.000-08:00

Here's the trailer for the film starring model turned actress, Gemma Ward. What do you think? Can she act?

Could it be!? A fashion editor who is nice!

2008-11-29T15:45:00.000-08:00

Carine Roitfeld is certainly one of my favorite fashion editors in the world. This picture makes me love her even more. I can't picture Anna Wintour ever willing to stop and take a picture with a fan.

picture from the sartorialist

British Fashion Awards 08

2008-11-27T09:47:00.000-08:00

Here's a list of some of the winners:
Designer of the year-Luella Bartley
Red Carpet Designer of the Year: Matthew Williamson
Model of the Year- Jourdan Dunn
Menswear Designer of the Year- Christopher Bailey for Burberry

pictures from catwalk.tv

For more pictures from the night http://www.vogue.co.uk/celebrity-photos/gallery.aspx/id,351

Studs and Furs

2008-11-27T08:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving! I said I wasn't going to participate in black Friday, but that may change. Bridget introduced the idea of camping outside F21 tonight and making it a sleepover. The idea now sounds more appealing when it's supposedly only going to be 60 degrees around that time. I honestly don't even need anything and I've never experienced black Friday at its opening hours. I'm honestly scared, people seem to excuse any inhumane act with it being black Friday. Who knows what will become of me during black Friday. Will I be knocking over old ladies and children over to get the last pair of size 6 shoes? We'll have to wait and see...

And the winner is....

2008-11-24T12:38:00.001-08:00

Alexander Wang. I'm so happy he won the CFDA award.

Here are some of the pictures from the event provided by style.com

Farewell Bill Blass

2008-11-24T12:28:00.000-08:00

Bill Blass recently filed chapter 7. After months of failing sales, the label was forced to liquidate their remaining items. The future of Bill Blass couture is unsure as the collection designed by Peter Som has yet to be released in stores. This is a really sad time in fashion.

Song of the week: Left Banke "Walk Away Renee"

2008-11-23T12:57:00.000-08:00

Brandon Flowers-GQ

2008-11-22T13:40:00.000-08:00

I thought this was something both men and women could enjoy. Nice tuxs and a good looking frontman.

Federico Erra

2008-11-22T12:56:00.000-08:00

I think what most people are attracted to in Federico's work is the emotion in every photo.

He captures these beautifully candid moments of true emotion and beauty. It leaves you with this guilty feeling of having pried into a private moment not meant to be seen.

Little Joy: a misleading name

2008-11-20T17:20:00.000-08:00

The Dead Trees

Little Joy

Little Joy features Fabrizio Moretti from the strokes, Binki Shapiro, and Amarante. The band's album was recently released worldwide by Rough Trade.

Come out and support Little Joy as it is their first trip to Nashville.

Courtney Jaye- 8pm

The Dead Trees- 9pm

Little Joy-10pm

November 21

Exit/In

8pm

12 dollars at the door.

Kings of leon at Municipal Auuditorium

2008-11-20T16:39:00.000-08:00

Aside from the circus, I've had little experiences at the municipal auditorium. The sound in the venue rivals any other venue in Nashville. I thought The Whigs and We are the scientists sounded great and I've never been a huge fan of either band, but I have definitely been converted to a whigs fan. Kings of leon were really good. They played a number of songs I hate, but that represents the quality of their performance, because I think it was one of the best shows I've seen from them regardless of that.

I've been to thousands of shows in my lifetime and I have to say that was one of the most rowdy concerts I've ever been to. I never expected to say that in reference to kol, but I've also seen few bands that big in a general admission setting. People elbowing each other in the face, cursing, and pushing all over getting a closer spot. I can't even begin to tell how ridiculous it was because I don't even have the time to devote to it.

A day of chinese buffet and thrifting

2008-11-20T16:22:00.000-08:00

There are two things that I can always expect to bring me happiness; Chinese food and thrifting. Then add in a great friend and a perfect day is met. Patrick and I went to our local goodwill for some shopping therapy and to reveal the large events of weekend to one another. Patrick got these amazing, Thom Browne esque trousers and this 70s style, fur trimmed, trench among others. We jointly purchased this truck stop tshirt displaying a wolf and mountain on it and a balmain style blazer for our friend's bday.

I want to wear this corset over this dress.

The Raconteurs "Old Enough"

2008-11-16T18:58:00.000-08:00

This is the new video for their latest single, "Old Enough."

Beyonce in Gareth Pugh?

2008-11-15T16:55:00.000-08:00

She usually plays it pretty safe, so this choice was very striking to me. I don't know that I really like Gareth Pugh on her.

Outlaw Lovers Record Release

2008-11-15T16:50:00.000-08:00

Come out to the outlaw lovers record release show tonight!

Statement Earrings

2008-11-13T21:17:00.000-08:00

As someone who has worn earrings almost everyday for over 15 years, I recently took a break from wearing earrings. Until the other day when I found the most amazing chandelier, silver earrings and ever since then I've been noticing, what I like to call, statement earrings.

Photos: style.com

The Kills "Tape Song"

2008-11-13T13:50:00.000-08:00

The new Kills' video gives us a glimpse into the minds and life of the enigmatic duo. The video was shot on a super 8 during their most recent tour with the raconteurs. It also features an appearance by our favorite nashvillian, Jack White. What do you think? Brilliant?

Girl Talk fans cause stage to partially collapse.

2008-11-11T22:43:00.000-08:00

http://nashville.metromix.com/music/article/byrds-eye-view-girl/757289/content

Recently

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Harper's Bazaar...I think

2008-11-10T12:26:00.000-08:00

I'm really rather obsessed with all the layers in this editorial.

Song of the week: Spaceman 3 "Revolution"

2008-11-10T12:12:00.000-08:00

Erin Wasson: Vogue Nippon

2008-11-06T20:40:00.000-08:00

She styled herself in Comme Des Garcon for H&M in the November issue of Vogue Nippon. I think she looks amazing. They're really simple pieces when dissected, but the polka dots really animates it.

photos from fashionologie

Mary Quant Stamp

2008-11-06T20:21:00.000-08:00

Catwalk queen reports that Mary Quant's image will be displayed on a series of stamps in the UK. I'd love to get my hands on one of those stamps.

New Finds: Music City Thrift

2008-11-05T15:46:00.001-08:00

I got this Ungaro blazer for 7 bucks.

I got this Christian Dior blazer for 10 bucks.

I got this faux fur coat for $4

Song of the week: Darker my love: "Two ways out"

2008-11-04T20:25:00.000-08:00

Kate Winslet- Vanity Fair

2008-11-04T20:08:00.000-08:00

The pictures of Winslet were shot by Steven Meisel with Winslet channeling Catherine Deneuve in "Belle de Jour". These are the photos stirring up controversy with claims that the pictures were photoshopped. Winslet has admittedly denied these claims. I personally don't care whether the photos are doctored, I think she's always beautiful and the photos are incredibly sexy.

photos from vanityfair.com

Halloween up North!

2008-11-02T16:11:00.000-08:00

Every year Hampshire College has a huge campus-wide party. The costumes are always great.

Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face.

Sarah Palin and Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction

Me as Mia, post-adrenaline shot

Edward Scissorhands

Clothesline

90's tourists!

Posted by Arielle

pictures by Chris Semple

Strodr

2008-11-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

It was a quiet night after halloween. We watched SNL at Elayna's, I don't remember the last time I was home to do that, and ate pizza. I'm not quite sure why we were dressed like this to watch tv. I think we were hoping we would have the energy to do something else than stay home, but nonetheless it was a fun night.

HalloWEEN parties

2008-11-02T09:52:00.000-08:00

What a week! I wish Halloween was a monthly event. Some of my favorite costumes were; Mimi's Baby from devil's rejects, Jonas' surfer dude, Sean's dead mechanic, Cole's G.G. Allin, actually all my friends had great costumes. Thanks to Sean for some of the pictures.

Sweet Jane

2008-11-01T12:14:00.000-07:00

Sweet Jane whose name comes from the Velvet Underground song of the same name, formed in 2007. With this union came the formulation of every lover of psychedelic and shoe-gaze's wet dream. In little over a year the band has played with bands such as; BRMC, The Warlocks, and the Duke Spirit. Take a listen. Tell me what you think.

http://www.myspace.com/officialsweetjane

Charlotte Ronson for JC Pennys

2008-10-30T19:20:00.000-07:00

It's better than I thought and because it's at JC Penny's I'm sure the prices are great. The line drops in February. Will you buy it?

photos from nylonmag.com

Will you be my Sonny?

2008-10-28T20:28:00.000-07:00

In anticipation for Halloween, I thought I would display some of my favorite photos of Cher (I'm dressing up as her)

Vanity, or maybe not.

2008-10-28T20:11:00.000-07:00

Oscar by Oscar de la renta blazer; Turbo Fruits T-shirt; my best friend's high waisted, navy pants; PRESCRIPTION Ray Ban glasses.

After months of resisting posting pictures of my outfits like many other bloggers, for fear of being perceived as vain, I've given into it.

Samantha Roe: shiny toy guns video

2008-10-26T20:08:00.000-07:00

Nashville's very own, stylist Samantha Roe, styled and made most of the clothing in the video. I've had the wonderful opportunity of working with her. She's an absolute doll. What do you think of her work?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwoykvYkSdo
http://www.samantharoe.com/index.html

New finds at the Flea Market

2008-10-26T11:54:00.000-07:00

Fur hat- $3

The lovely ladies of Parlour hooked me up with these gems

for $20.

http://www.myspace.com/partyintheparlour

This fur cape looks so amazing on and it was only 2o

bucks.

All the following dresses were a dollar each.

Before
After: I turned it into a cape and I'm going to use the

lace to make a Christopher Kane inspired dress I'm working on.

I'm thinking about wearing this one for my cher costume.

Dirrty Glam youtube

2008-10-25T10:04:00.000-07:00

Dirrty Glam Magazine now has a youtube channel. Check it out.

http://fr.youtube.com/dirrtyglammagazine

Sessilee Lopez

2008-10-23T21:14:00.000-07:00

The Philly born model is one of my favorite new catwalk beauties. Lopez was discovered at an open call for IMG. She soon moved to NYC in 2004 to begin her modeling career. Since then she has been featured in W, Elle, Zink, WWD, American, Italian, and French Vogue, just to name a few. She's also worked with Karl Lagerfeld, Mario Testino, Marc Jacobs, and every other major designer.

Erin Wasson for RCVA

2008-10-23T21:05:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to blog about this for some time, but it was put on the back burner to other subjects and for lack of time. Those of us who love Erin Wasson, love the idea of being able to purchase some of her famous staples. The line is uniquely her own. It was designed for her and free-spirited girls like her. The line is priced from $55-230.

Cult Party

2008-10-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

Lovely Lara

2008-10-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

Lara Stone in the latest issue of I-D

photos: fashionindie

Stolen Girlfriends Club

2008-10-20T21:30:00.000-07:00

Because I rarely blog about male fashion and because I was so impressed with this line, I had to post about this company. The latest line is a little punk, a little romantic, and a little grunge. This isn't for the average guy. You see two types of men would be attracted to this line. Guys with little concern for fashion who see clothing as little more than a way to cover one's body and a very different guy. A guy who enjoys clothing and isn't afraid of mixing prints and layering.

Photos from fashionindie.com

New York Dolls: Photographs

2008-10-18T14:32:00.000-07:00

New York Dolls: Photographs by Bob Gruen comes wrapped in a pink satin cover and features over 200 insider photographs of the legendary band. It also features text from Legs McNeil and an afterwood from longtime fan, Morrissey.

Good Dick

2008-10-18T13:40:00.000-07:00

Don't be misguided by it's sexual title, this is an adorable love story. It's drenched in quirky comedy and sarcasm. Good Dick is about a sweet video store employee(jason ritter) and a lonely, socially awkward woman (Marianna Palka) who gets her thrills from daily doses of rented porn. He persistently pursues a relationship with her, but she responds with snarky comments and abuse. Good Dick provides laughs and heartwarming feelings for its audience.

Fiasco

2008-10-17T10:23:00.001-07:00

Their guitar riffs will make you dizzy!

http://www.myspace.com/fiasconewyork

Vanessa Paradis for French Vogue

2008-10-17T10:06:00.000-07:00

Mrs Paradis looks stunning on the November cover of French Vogue. She almost looks like Madonna in this picture.

Song of the Week: "Beatnik" by The Clean

2008-10-15T20:11:00.001-07:00

Style Icon: Irina Lazareanu

2008-10-15T19:39:00.000-07:00

Our very own Penelope Tree of the 21st century. She's the eternally cool, Irina Lazareanu. She's one of my favorite girls. I was really disappointed I didn't really see her at fashion week recently.

Maxi Skirts

2008-10-15T19:36:00.001-07:00

I'm obsessed with maxi skirts right now.

Show Monday

2008-10-12T17:47:00.000-07:00

REID AND WRIGHT
CAVE (from chicago)
JEFF THE B-HOOD
ALL AGES
1318 LITTLE HAMILTON
MONDAY OCT.13
9PM 3-5 BUX

Recently

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Check it: Psychedelic Horseshit

2008-10-10T09:06:00.000-07:00

The music is messy, the guitars out of tune. You listen to their music and begin to wonder if it's all a joke or if you could listen to this music without the assistance of alcohol, but somehow it works. They remind me of early black lips and dinosaur jr. New Wave Hippies is a favorite. It mirrors everything you've ever thought about neo hippies.

myspace.com/psychedelichorseshit

Chris Cunningham photographs Grace Jones

2008-10-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

Dazeddigital.com

Fendi hosts Dita Von Teese's Birthday

2008-10-10T08:53:00.000-07:00

Images from style.com

Janelle Monae

2008-10-09T21:10:00.000-07:00

I haven't seen a mainstream artist like Janelle Monae in...well maybe never. She's incredibly talented and her musical references to outer space intrigue me. It's obvious she carries many retro inspirations, but she also to me represents the future in music in a similar way like Amy Winehouse does. She's signed to Bad Boy, which really confuses me. I hope she becomes a huge success.

Happy Birthday, John Lennon!

2008-10-09T20:58:00.001-07:00

Black Keys

2008-10-09T20:37:00.000-07:00

I got to take my brother to his first concert lastnight. He was amazed by the black keys live. I've seen them play 4 or so times, so I may have been a bit jaded. He's following up with black keys with NIN. I'm so jealous. I can't think of a better way to spend my halloween.

Obama Fashion

2008-10-05T21:11:00.000-07:00

Jean Charles de Cashelbajac and Sonia Rykel used clothing to display their political affirmation for Obama.

Alexander Mcqueen

2008-10-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

Brilliant, as always.

Nina Ricca

2008-10-04T13:16:00.000-07:00

One of my favorites.

Haider Ackerman

2008-10-04T12:56:00.000-07:00

It looked like there were a lot of star wars influences in this collection.

Jasmine Di Millo

2008-10-04T12:44:00.000-07:00

This collection has been the most interesting of any of her other past collections.

Stella McCartney

2008-10-04T12:35:00.000-07:00

I loved all the boxy jackets.

Model of the moment: Lakshmi Menon

2008-10-04T12:10:00.001-07:00

It's a rarity that you find an Indian model on the runways, so when you do you take notice. Which obviously was one of the factors in composing this post, but aside from that she's extraordinary looking. She started modeling around 2006 in India and has since then worked with Jean Paul Gaultier and Hermes.

paris fashion week showgoers

2008-10-02T12:27:00.001-07:00

photos from Style.com

karl Lagerfeld

2008-10-02T12:17:00.001-07:00

Some of the collection was a bit lackluster, but the dresses the with the double layer skirts made up it for, personally.

Hussein Chalayan

2008-10-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

The silhouettes were just amazing.

My favorite collection so far: Givenchy

2008-10-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

I loved and would wear every outfit in this collection. It was absolutely brilliant.

Jean Paul Gaultier

2008-10-02T11:46:00.000-07:00

Gaultier showed off some of his trademark motifs- innerwear as outerwear and stripes in his spring collection.

Balenciaga

2008-10-02T11:33:00.000-07:00

Balenciaga is a show I always look forward to every season, but this season I was bit underwhelmed. I thought some of the sparkly numbers were really tacky

Ann Demeulemeester

2008-10-02T11:22:00.000-07:00

A reason to make a trip to Atlanta.

2008-09-30T14:54:00.000-07:00

There are now four locations in Georgia, namely Atlanta. I can't believe they have an H&M in Alpheratta, Buford, and Kennasaw. Not dallas, austin, new orleanes, Miami, orlando, or NASHVILLE? When will our day come!

Gareth Pugh

2008-09-29T20:22:00.001-07:00

Balmain

2008-09-29T20:01:00.000-07:00

Iekeliene Stange in Milan

2008-09-28T13:29:00.000-07:00

photos style.com

Return of those other supermodels

2008-09-28T13:21:00.000-07:00

D-Sqaured's Charlie's Angels themed show brought back supermodels- Ester Canadas, Fernanda Tavares, and Nadege du Bospertus. Ester was the first super model I knew by name, so it was great seeing her back on the runway.

Bruno tries to crash the versace show

2008-09-28T13:14:00.000-07:00

Some of you may know that Bruno crashed the Agatha Ruiz De La Prada show recently. Well he's at it again. Bruno was seen trying to get into the Versace show the other day, but to no avail.

photo- gobackstage.blogspot.com

Prada falls

2008-09-27T17:10:00.000-07:00

The shoes at the Prada show must have been too high for the models, because two of the lovely ladies fell and many more had trouble staying balanced. The shoes will be altered before they hit stores. Here's a video of Katie Fogarty falling.

Max Mara

2008-09-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

Luisa Beccaria

2008-09-27T15:04:00.001-07:00

Emilio Pucci

2008-09-27T14:46:00.000-07:00

It was 80s prints, colors, and silhouettes with a splash of traditional Pucci.

Dolce & Gabbana

2008-09-27T14:23:00.000-07:00

There were all these beautiful traditional Spanish and Italian head pieces. There was also these great pajama like outfits. Some of them truly looked like pajamas and could not transfer into everyday wear, but others would work well in some wardrobes. All the ball capped sleeved were gorgeous and so classy. The collection was really, very beautiful.

Hedi Slimane photographs Louis Garrel

2008-09-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

Two of my favorites come together for a photoshoot.

Gucci

2008-09-25T21:25:00.000-07:00

Alessandro Dell'Acqua

2008-09-25T21:03:00.000-07:00

The navy, feather dress and the last black dress were my favorites.

Earth to the Dandy Warhols

2008-09-25T20:38:00.000-07:00

Ahhh. Darker my love was so good. They were far better than they were the first time I saw them. I saw them play in Birmingham in this shitty, dive bar a year ago. There was about ten people there and we had to wait several hours for them to play. I guess they were hoping more people would show up. The dandy warhols sounded great. They were kind and very unpretentious except for that zoolander face Courtney made much of the show. It was really odd seeing them play at the mercy lounge. The place was packed at capacity, so it would have been interesting to see how much of the cannery that could have filled. They said this, along with another show, was the smallest venue they had played on tour. I'm already itching to see darker my love play again.

Francesco Scognamigilo

2008-09-24T14:14:00.000-07:00

D&G

2008-09-24T13:38:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh. So good.

Prada

2008-09-24T13:09:00.000-07:00

The traditional pencil skirt and jacket was taken to another level of sexy this season. The tiny, tube tops were so sexy, but somehow managed to look classic matched with the suits. It had also a Flintstones feel to it.The beautiful crinkled fabrics made the collection look so glamorous. Only Miuccia could create a look like that.

Etro

2008-09-24T13:03:00.001-07:00

It was a beautiful collection for Etro this season. I loved the Eastern interpretation from the Europeans perspective.

If you don't have 20 bucks and want to see a good show..

2008-09-24T12:50:00.000-07:00

then go see Cheap Time and Vivian Girls play at The Beach House Tonight.

It's located on 1712 Allison Place.

Dandy Warhols Tonight!

2008-09-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

The Dandy Warhols are playing the mercy lounge tonight. 20 bones. 9 p.m.

They're playing with the amazing, Darker my Love. I saw them play, about this time, last year. They're really worth catching..maybe even more than the dandys.

The upside downs are really great also, they're from Portland. So get there early and support the opening acts.

My Favorite London Designer: Christopher Kane

2008-09-22T14:10:00.000-07:00

Kane's inspiration came from two very different places and well...ages as well. His first inspiration, prehistoric women with the addition of gorillas and futuristic 3D cut outs. The prehistoric reference was more difficult to find, except for the more obvious dresses which displayed gorillas on them. It would be hard for most to make a cohesive collection out of these two inspirations, but most are not Christopher Kane. I have been truly excited to see his collections each season after his amazing debut blew me away and left me wanting more.

Henry Holland After-Party

2008-09-22T14:09:00.000-07:00