JOY LOVES FASHION

Hey Babes!

The kitten heel has struck again! Kitten heels, which stand 1.5-2 inches tall, made their debut in the ’50s and were originally designed for girls who weren’t quite ready for taller heels. They gained popularity in the ’60s when Audrey Hepburn rocked a chic black pair in Breakfast At Tiffany’s. By the late ’90s they were various styles made available when Manolo Blahnik designed kitten heels in a number of looks.  Kitten heels are a favorite of many fashionable women who have classic style, including Michelle Obama and the late Jackie-O.

The stiletto “mini-me” has a number of positive notes.  For one, they are more comfortable to wear. Secondly, they give a classic look to any outfit. Last, they offer a refreshing change to high heels. Best worn with knee length dresses and full skirts because these shoes compliment the outfits silhouette.

Although I love my high heels., I am also a fan of the kitten heel! I can’t wait to get a new pair!

Yesterday the Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 presentation debuted to a small group of friends and fashion editors in Paris. The collection’s 16 pieces had been 80% done at the time of his death. Sarah Burton, his right hand, had this to say:

“He wanted to get back to the handcraft he loved, and the things that are being lost in the making of fashion,” she said. “He was looking at the Dark Ages, but finding light and beauty in it. he was coming in every day, draping and cutting pieces on the stand.”

McQueen’s inspiration was clearly derived from poetic medieval beauty, the grace of the medieval Madonnas and Byzantine empresses. Each look incorporated rich colors, fabrics and gorgeous boots/booties.  I couldn’t take my eyes off the shoes. Beautiful black leather with gold detailing on the platform and heel. They were a wonderful compliment to the magnificent outfits. Just Beautiful. The entire collection expressed true romanticism in its intricate and delicate detail. The tailoring was simply breathtaking. Shown with the craftsmanship that McQueen was infamous for. Such a bittersweet collection. It made you both happy and sad. Happy to be in the presence of such beautiful clothes and sad because its creator is no more.

Hey Babes!

While reading the March issue of W Magazine (Megan Fox is on the cover), I was totally blown away by the Spring/ Summer 2010 Gucci ad. I felt like it spoke to me! That’s how fab it is. Starring model Natasha Poly and Ryan Kennedy, dripping sex appeal. I have the pics and video for you! Enjoy!