Copy Cat-Walk: Emma Stone

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One of my favorite new celebrities is definitely, Emma Stone; I mean, she’s amazing! To be completely honest, the first movie I saw her in was the same that awarded the respect of the critics: “The Help”. I loved her character so much! She (her characters, I mean) is always the weird kid, the outsider, and I like that! You know why? Because outsiders outstand; you know why? Because they think different and act different and therefore, make the world different and, from times to times, better.

So yes, today we’re looking at Emma Stone style’s for advice. The image below shows her in a Valentino dress from the Croisière 2013 collection (http://www.vogue.fr/mode/inspirations/diaporama/les-looks-du-mois-d-octobre-des-podiums-a-la-realite/10333/image/639288#!alexander-mcqueen-collection-croisiere-2013). I adore it because it really reflects her personality: so sparkly and innocent but sophisticated at the same time. Well, here we go!

Who is Emma Stone?

Emma Stone is Hollywood’s new pampered kid. My favorite movies she’s been acting at are: “Easy A”, “The Help” and “Crazy, Stupid Love”. The first one is sort of a chick-flick, the second one is a wonderful social critic and the third one is a romantic comedy. You see how versatile? There’s a movie for every single one of us!

What is she wearing?

Emma Stone is wearing a fabulous fluorescent pink dress with a high cut right under her ribs, which makes her look taller, slimmer and with a smaller waist.

The color brightens her face and matches the lipstick perfectly, which is a perfect “A”.

The chemise-like sleeves and collar are one of my favorites tendencies because they tend to make your neck look longer and your arms longer and leaner.

The transparencies are a “YES!” because they’re showing just the right amount of skin; so you won’t look too covered or too uncovered.

The fall of the skirt is incredible because it accentuates the shape of the body ant stylizes it perfectly.

How to copy?

So maybe you can’t buy a waist cut dress, but you what you can do is this: Wear a chemise (one your exact size, oversized ones won’t work for this purpose) and tuck it into a somewhat long skirt with a straight cut with a silhouette similar to the lower part of Emma’s dress.

Oh! Just one last thing. If you're thinking of using a somewhat fluorescent colour,  wear it with black or white, please don't match it with another as strong!!!

Shoes? Ladylike. Preferably not pumps or boots. Pointy high heels would match it and complete the outfit. 

Like it? I do. Totally.

So, my crazy diamonds, remember to dream on and shine all over! See you Thursday? I certainly hope so! 

IN VOGUE: It’s all about Marni, honey!

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As we all know, VOGUE sets fashion; if it’s in VOGUE, it’s on. A few months ago I was going through Vogue.fr (my personal favorite) and, in the section of “Croisière 2013”, I found on top of the page a picture of a look that belonged to a kind of style I certainly hadn’t seen before; the name on the image? Marni. I didn’t pay much attention to it because I was looking for Chanel, but the word “Marni” kept repeating itself over and over in my mind. A couple of weeks ago I bought this month’s edition of VOGUE and in one note about Eva Mendez, I saw a picture of a shoe that reminded me of Chloé with a bit of Blanhik; guessed the fashion label? Marni.

What happened next? I decided my next entry on this blog was going to be about Marni, and here it is.

What should you know about Marni? It’s relatively a young fashion label and it is so, a fashion label, not couture. The designer has been Consuelo Castiglioni from the start and, as the name suggests, it’s Italian.

Marni’s looks are definitely something to think about, because the cuts of the clothing are conservative, but the patterns are something you’d never imagine in such garments; and that, my dear readers, is exactly what makes it fabulous: the creativity behind the surprise that makes us say: “Ah!”

1) Look 3

Here are my top three belonging to, as you may have deduced by now, Croisière 2013:

1) Look 3. First word that comes to my mind to describe this? Tomboy, don’t you think? I love the pants, we’re so used to the skinny ones that this change is definitely for good. The horizontal stripes make the part of the legs look thicker, but due to the baggy effect, this visual illusion makes us believe that the legs underneath the pants are actually thinner. The lightness of the lower part of the outfit contrast perfectly with the vivid colors on the upper one: the hot & cold of the chemise is always a good choice (red + blue). The vertical lines on the chemise make the upper part of the body look longer and slimmer. The detail on the neck is really a nice touch. I wouldn’t wear the brooches, though.

2) Look 2

2) Look 2. As you may know by now I love transparencies, and this skirt looks just gorgeous. The A –Cut makes the waist look smaller, and the belt precisely on the waist, helps out the effect. This double division, one marked by the belt and one marked by the top of the skirt, make the upper part of the body look longer. The chemise is cute, but what really pumps it up is the brooch. I love the long socks and I certainly would give a try to those moccasin-wedges, the next “it” style talking about shoes, perhaps?

3) Look 1

3) Look 1. I didn’t know how much I liked the pink-deep blue-white combo ‘til I saw this; it’s beautiful! The coat is super classy and I love the buttons on both sides of it. The chemise is pretty, again with vertical lines in the middle of it. The skirt up to the waist makes her look thinner but due to the socks, she also looks shorter (which is like crazy, because the model is at least 1.75m). I’m not a big fan of the shoes, too average. The brooch is amazing. I think what really makes this a knock out is the matching of the elements, I mean, by themselves they’re great, but together they’re fantastic.

Well, hey! That’s what fashion is all about, equilibrium of the elements. So, what do you think? Did you like it? If not, I hope at least you enjoyed reading this and adding more knowledge to your already wide collection of fashion information.

Thank you so much for reading “I’m Too Editor’s Choice”, I’m looking forward to next week, do you know why? Because I’ll be talking about the one designer that made me question my loyalty to La Grande Mademoiselle!

Shine all over and dream on, crazy diamonds!

P.S. The three looks were taken from Vogue.fr Marni’s diaporama: http://www.vogue.fr/defiles/croisiere-2013-milan-marni/6496/diaporama/defile-1814/9351/pag

London Taste with McCartney and McQueen: The Olympics reach the runway

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Some of you may love the Olympic games, some others may just hate them and can’t wait ‘til they’re finished this weekend; what we can’t deny is that they’re what’s hot, so I thought: “Why not?”

As we know the Olympics are currently taking place at London, so that’s why I chose British designers for this post. The ones I picked are Stella McCartney (because her dad sang at the opening and it sort of reminded me of her) and Alexander McQueen (by Sara Burton, who designed the wedding dress for Catherine Middleton).

How is this post going to work? Well, when participating at any sports events, the contestants gain and lose points depending on their performance, so I took the best and the worst looks of both designers (belonging to the Croisière 2013 collection) in order to evaluate the collection and see who deserves the gold medal on the runway.

Ready? Go!

Stella’s Best

(Left to Right) The fist look is very fresh due to the floral pattern, and I think it’s perfect for summer. The skirt goes up to the waist, which makes the model look taller and fitter, while the neckline is a long V, giving the illusion of a longer neck and a narrower chest.

The second look is really chic. The open sleeves make the arms look thinner. The dress is divided in three: below the ribs, right at the hips and 10 cm under the knees. The block that goes from below the ribs to the hips is covered in strings, dissimulating any existing volume at the stomach. The string details are gorgeous and take us back to the fifties; they’re super glamorous.

The third look is a beautiful suit, all in black, with pants that go up to the waist and a jacket that ends 15 cm below the hips. (Tip: Wearing longer jackets make anyone look thinner and taller.)

Accumulated note: (1^st 98 + 2^nd 95 + 3^rd 97) /3= 96

Stella’s Worst

Ok, I know I’m NOBODY to judge Stella McCartney, but I’m sorry, I hate gramma sweaters and she seems to love them. I mean, c’mon, even the mannequin looks disturbed by the clothes she’s wearing! On the fist look the sweater is just wrong and the skirts’ pattern is the cherry on top. Talking about the second look, the colors on the sweater, are like, what happens when a nursery meets Subway.

Accumulated note: (1^st 56 + 2^nd 58)/ 2= 57

Total: (96 + 57)/ 2= 76.5

Alexander’s Best

The first look is presenting a jumpsuit, and we all know jumpsuits are IN this year (and d’après McQueen, next year as well). The floral pattern is eclectic and elegant at the same time, and the belt right on the lower part of the ribs is what makes it a designer outfit. The straight neckline is super cool; it always makes both, back and chest, look narrower.

The second look wows me, seriously. It’s classy but edgy at the same time. The oversized neck detail makes the chest look narrower and the division right in the middle of the upper part of the body on the chemise makes accessories unnecessary. The pants are up to the waist and the white lines in both sides stylize the legs, making them look longer. I don’t really like the flared leg opening, but it’s all right. If you’re short, don’t wear this kind of pants.

The third look is really McQueen’s essence (or so I believe). It’s bright, turns heads and completely unexpected. The belt is genius. The double end makes the model look taller.

Accumulated note: (1^st 97 + 2^nd 99 + 3^rd 97)/ 3 = 97

Alexander’s Worst

I know McQueen is sort of futuristic but this suits make the mannequins look like robots. I don’t like the patterns and I don’t like the way the belts are used. Oh! And I don’t like the shoulder pads. Hate me all you want, but I have to say the fabric on the fist outfit looks cheap (Ouch!). The fabric on the second look is nicer, but I’m not sure it’s a good option for croisière; it’s more a fall-winter kind of thing.

Accumulated note: (1^st 82 + 2^nd 87)/ 2= 84

Final note: (97 + 84)/2 = 90.5

The judges have deliberated, the numbers have spoken and the winning designer is obvious. The gold goes to…

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN!!!!! (Applause!)

Sorry, Stella! Truth be told, Sara Burton thought a little bit more when designing than Stella did. I mean, dedication shows.

I’d like to say I didn’t intend to offend any of the designers, since they’re both super capable and amazing. It was just my opinion and I totally understand if you disagree with it.

I hope you enjoyed reading this blog as much as I enjoyed writing it! The Olympics are almost over, so don’t forget to watch the closing ceremony on Sunday!

Shine all over and dream on, crazy diamonds! See you when I see you!

A.C.

P. S. Photos taken from Vogue.fr:

Alexander McQueen:

http://www.vogue.fr/defiles/croisiere-2013-paris-alexander-mcqueen/6382/diaporama/defile-1736/9179/pag

Stella McCartney

http://www.vogue.fr/defiles/croisiere-2013-paris-stella-mccartney/6307/diaporama/defile-1664/9081/pag