All Hail McQueen

All Images: Gianni Pucci for GoRunway.com

I have always loved the house of McQueen and was both shocked and saddened when he passed away. I am thrilled, however with the exquisite vision and design still being produced by the creative director (Sarah Burton) and her team for the House of McQueen, not all design houses are not so lucky to survive and thrive in this way.

The collection for FALL 2013 was so inspiring to me. VOGUE.com Said "fashion is about that moment when, what you are seeing before you is so magically transportative that you catch your breath, then forget to breathe out; that it goes beyond any kind of cerebral comprehension and instead causes an intense and instant emotional connection." 

This is exactly how I feel about the art of fashion in general but was transported into this state with just 10 looks of this highly inspired and detailed collection.  Insert my Queenly laughter at the moment when someone balks at the notion that fashion is a serious art form.  Not all 10 looks are featured here but I'm sure you can get the idea. The details are so beautiful.

P.S.:  I want these

and these ...

All Hail McQueen ... I wonder who will be bold enough to ware any of these exquisite pieces on a red carpet or event? I'm excited to see. Royal Wave Required.

Clutch Me Babe

C'mon C'mon C'mon C'mon and CLUTCH ME BABE ...(insert background music and brass to the Classic DOORS track "Touch Me"). 

I am OBSESSED with the newest edition of the clutch collection at JustFab "Sleigh Bells" will be heavy in my holiday party, event and dinner rotation this year! I am SO EXCITED for it to make its debut.

Inspired by the Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch, which is fabulous if you have $1995 to spend on a holiday clutch! In which case you can BUY IT at Saks

Otherwise Sleigh Bells is the PERFECT alternative for the chic fashionista on a budget.

411 on this bag:

Colours: Black & Red (Metallic Textured Finish)

Material: Faux Leather

Size: 9Lx4Hx2W

Hardware: Gold Tone (with chain strap that is removeable)

Extras: Comes with 2 straps and replacement jewels for the skull)

Interior: Faux Black "Velvet"

Price: $39.95 for VIP Members & $49.00 Regular

BUY IT NOW

Sole Sister Sunday: Ole Faithful

This is my first installment of "Sole Sister Sunday" - For shoe lovers EVERYWHERE. I will feature pieces from my Closet, Celeb closets, Vintage shops and Shoe designers past and present every Sunday.

My first is a feature from my closet. A FAV pair of peep toe booties: Alexander McQueen "Faithful" Booties.

They emerged in 2009 on the feet of several celebs and became and instant hit. 

The design inspiration was that of a motorcycle jacket. I LOVED them the first time I saw them.

I Love them because they are Rock N Roll chic! and are Timeless Trendy to me.

Do You have a FAV pair of Peep-Toe Booties?

Feathered Fashion

One of my obsessions is peacock feathers; their colors and patterns used in fashion -in textiles & prints, jewellery and peacock-esque accessories.

I have recently found one of my favorite pieces. It is a peacock feathered bib necklace that has 14 feathers or "eyes" and is feather fabulous. Where did I unearth this amazing piece? Forever 21 ladies! Your's for a mere $11. It appears to be sold out on their web site but check your local Forever 21 location.



Pregnancy Plumage & Prints:

Gwen

FOREVER 21

My plumage passion goes from $6.00 earrings

to this amazing, over the top piece of art work like this:

The $1.5 million Peacock dress unveiled at the wedding expo held in Nanjing, capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province. The wedding dress decorated with 2,009 pieces of peacock feathers took eight handicraftsmen two months to finish.

Or Miley Cyrus in her music video for “Can’t Be Tamed,” wears a corset dress made of peacock feathers and approx. 2,400 tiny metal pieces yours for only $25,000!

Some of my other fav peacock pieces:

House of Harlow, 1960 - Gold Plated Peacock Cuff @ $180

SJP in a sequin peacock print dress.

PRADA - 2008

Alexander McQueen Runway

Same McQueen dress in VOGUE (Sarah Jessica Parker & Chris Noth)

Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman (in a Marchesa Gown)

Eva Longoria

Manish Arora Fall 2009 - Runway

Same dress on Katy Perry

Holly Madison @ Hugh Hefner's 80th Birthday in a Peacock Corset

Kendra, Bridget, Hugh Hefner & Holly (Wearing a peacock corset & panties)
Hef's 80th Birthday.

Katy Perry in Matthew Williamson for H&M

Evolution Vintage - pleated peacock print top

Vintage top worn by 'Jess'

DID YOU KNOW? The term "peacock" is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are peahens, and together, they are called peafowl.



Get out there ladies and STRUT YOUR STUFF!!