Today I am writing about two people I believe who are influencing Fashion trends by wearing clothes, accessories and even hair styles.
I am sorry to say I have never watched,
Gossip Girl, but I hear it is a really cute show and I am now very aware of the show's star, Blake Lively. While in NYC for the first time last summer with my best friend Laurel we were walking around the streets one night and came upon this darling house with twinkle lights which was just beautiful to behold. Laurel said, "I am pretty sure that is the house they use for Gossip Girl." I said, "Oh, I have never watched the show so I wouldn't know." Now, I didn't say it with a
tone (like I don't like that show) but I just didn't know. A lady with her daughter overheard our conversation and she came over and practically bursting and said, "I overheard that, and oh yes, that is definitely the house!!" I thought this lady, like Laurel, is obviously a huge fan of the show. I then made a mental note to check the
Gossip Girl out sometime.
This is why I have picked her as one of my trendsetters. Blake Lively is definitely the
'it girl', the muse, the inspiration! Not only is she beautiful and just happens to have the height and figure like a model but knowing little about her I was impressed. I did a little research on her and I like what I see. She has an uncanny sense of fashion. She loves the same designers I do, Chanel & Dior, and she said she loves fashion and gets so excited just by going to designer shows. On top of that she is humble and gracious.
So why wouldn't the designers draw near to her. The girl has class and is a good role model. Anna Wintour loves her! She has graced Vogue twice and with such a beautiful body she can make any designers clothes look good. I would definitely hire her for my brand well that is if I had a brand and I could afford her. Recently Christian Louboutin styled a pair of pumps in her honor, Blake demurely responded, "I am honored". Mr. Louboutin is a pretty savvy businessman, and yes, he is enamoured with her, yet he is a businessman first and not going to miss out on Blake's popularity and style.
Below, I will comment on a few current fashion trends influenced by Blake Lively. The first is the shoes mentioned above, and she has got the foot fashion down. The pumps designed for her are a classic high heeled black pump with a 4" stiletto heel in beautiful patton leather. They are so chic! I just have to say my husband has a customer who signs all her salutations with her name, position, company and a quote, "shoe love is true love!" (An adorable quote and yes, I agree!)
Incidentally, the first picture has Blair in a romper which also is somewhat of a trend.
Blake Lively was spotted again wearing�
Christian Louboutin black pumps with a
Vena Cava Sarcophagus Romper�to MTV’s TRL on August 5th, 2008.� We’ve had a hard time finding the highly sought after Louboutin pumps, so have resorted to
eBay…
Photos courtesy of Fashionfirst.com
Then there are the boots, and yes Fashionistas, Fall Fashion dictates Boots. I will show you Blakes boot and then the boot that I think is even better (in fact to die for!!!!)
Blake Lively (aka Serena on
Gossip Girl) picked up a pair of
Chinese Laundry Strate Boots in ash grey from DSW and wore them on every episode last season!� They have since become all the rage!
Pictures and descriptions above and below Courtesy of Fashion First.com..
These boots are a variation of the above. I love the darker gray shade (I feel the shade is more suited for Fall/Winter), the suede to me has more sheen with the over the knee fit and oh yes, the heel! These are gorgeous! Let's face it some of us aren't as tall as Blake and could use a little lift.
The well-known red outsole and high heel both shaped the distinctive features of
Christian Louboutin
The last thing I will show from Blake is this beautiful Fall color trend which I particularly love, Gray, black and white. The gray double breasted trench coat by Philip Lim is fantastic. It's not to say you can't accessorize with other colors which she does with taupe and beige (another trend color) but this look is right on. Love the plaid tights with just enough beige to blend with her purse and hair color. Nice touch Blake!
My next influential trendsetter is none other than Kate Moss. Kate has been a model for some time and has lived out many of her problems famously across the tabloid front pages. Let's see ... her love interests, her breakups, her hard partying life style, etc. For better or worse, I do feel this is what identifies Kate to the public. Her vulnerability and humanity shine through and connect us and make us feel that even a rich, beautiful successful model like Kate still has issues just like everyone else. Her honesty comes across and she just smiles and you feel her pain, but it just endears her even more to the public.
Now, let's evaluate some fashion. Below I particularly love navy. This past summer I was going to the stores before they put navy out. I was inquiring when were the navy garments coming, and the salespeople told me, "soon." As I patiently waited for my navy to come, it was like waiting for ice cream when you have a craving and you can't wait to indulge. So needless to say, I love the navy military trend coat that Kate is wearing on the recent British Vogue cover. It is Burberry, and the coat's detailing is perfect. It nails the military trend with its gold brassy buttons, epaulettes and notch collar.
This, my dearest friends, is Kate Moss' 30th cover for British Vogue.
It's her sixth September cover. Previously, Kate's been on the September 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009 issues of the magazine.
Photo above courtesy of bryanboy.com; photo below courtesy of whosdatedwho.com/Fashion
Below I found Kate all dolled up in a sexy look. Kate is Rock n Roll Royalty, she has a sense of punk and loves to wear black leggings, lace up boots, a knit tee and a leather jacket. All in black except for the tee where she'll wear white or ecru. She is an icon for fashion for this generation just as the Beatles were fashion icons in their generation. She purrs with her tossled hair and make-up looking so catlike. I don't mean that derogatory in any sense, but tell me can you say MEOW!! Her asymmetrical dress is a trend now in minis and for formal events in full length. Kate does have beautiful legs and a definite sexy style which women love to emulate because she embodies the word, cool!. She is cool and her influence is beyond measure right now. She even says she is going to be good and not party so much. I just don't know how she does it. Staying up late burning the candle at both ends and still looking so good. If it was me, I think they would have to photoshop out the dark circles (maybe they do?). This model is very blessed with good genetics, and yet, as famous as she is, she is relatively low key and just goes about her business. She carries herself well and I don't recall ever hearing of her being a prima donna. Maybe, that is why she has graced the cover of Vogue over 30 times. She's a professional and it shows. Bravo, Kate.
There you have this edition of the connecting thread. Can you guess what it is? Hmmmm....models, beautiful women that have grace as well as beauty and both are solid professionals that even if they get stressed out they are too cool to ever say anything harsh to the papparazzi. At least I haven't heard anything. That's why I like them, their style, their persona and if I did happen to walk by one of them I would probably just smile and keep walking. I know I like my privacy and I am not famous but these girls definitely have grace under pressure.
