A Weakness for Antiques...

I have a few weaknesses.... which include tall guys, dark chocolate and antiques. Yes, you heard me, Antiques! I'm quite the old lady in that sense....I love anything vintage and anything that contains history. That is why I loved the day Meggasus and I recently spent together, when we ventured over to Colinsville, which is home to the best antique store we've ever been in called "Antiques on the Farmington"... We took a few pictures along the way that we thought you would enjoy!

We took a photo of the inside just so you could get a sense of just how massive this antique store is... and this was only one of two floors!



Meggasus and I couldn't get over the amazing selection of antique jewelry! Each piece was unique . Take a look at one of the displays....



We just adored these rings!


There were too many scarves to count!


I'm a sucker for a black fur coat! This one was stunning...



This was another one of our favorite displays... this outfit is so sweet and summery! I love the details in the cardigan.



Meggasus and I took many photos during our visit.... There were just so many little treasures just waiting to be discovered!! Stay tuned for more photos from this adventure in the near future ;)



xx Katie-Lu

Our First Contest Ever- WINNERS!

After about two hours of looking through the blogs of our 50+ contestants that participated in our most recent contest, Meggasus and I have FINALLY agreed on three winners. It was a long process.... we laughed, we cried, we argued! (Emphasis on the last one) For those who participated, we would like to thank you all for your patience! Every blog we saw was unique in its own way... however, the ones we chose speak to us, and very much reflect our taste in fashion, photography, art, etc. Now to announce the winners (They are listed in no specific order)... drum roll please!!....

• Artpixie

Artpixie is the blog of a 16 year old girl from Austrailia who has an incredible eye for photography. The beauty of this blog is that she features the work of up and coming photographers and artists, giving these visionaries the attention they deserve. Her blog is not only well organized, it is also visually impressive. The Artpixie blog gives off a sweet and feminine vibe that is very welcoming to its viewers. Her blog is separated into several sections (Photography, Art, Fashion, Editorials, Interviews, Free Downloads, Blogroll and her own work) making it easy for readers to find what they are looking for. According to Meggasus, "When I read this blog it makes me feel really happy, like when I'm eating a delicious funfetti cupcake with pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles." For a sixteen year old, this girl is very professional and will definitely do big things in the future.

• Une Toute Petite Pomme

French for "The little apple," this blog has been one of our favorites from the start. Each post is simple and consists of one or two photographs and a short, inspiring phrase, thought, or explaination. Pomeline will post photos of anything from a soft, vintage, Fernando Pessoa painting to a photograph of what she had for breakfast to pictures of Gemma Ward, Jessica Stam and other high fashion models. If you are in search of inspiration. this is the place to look. Where Pomeline stumbles upon these unique images is a mystery to us, but she never fails to find something visually pleasing. According to Meggasus, "This blog makes me wish I could speak in sexy french phrases and write exquisite poetry."

• Fashion Clocked

We love Katie from Fashion Clocked because just by looking at her blog, we felt asthough she could be one of our good friends if only we lived closer. Out of the three winners, this blog is the most fashion oriented, while the other two are more focused on photography. After reading Fashion Clocked's outfit posts, we both wish we could borrow her wardrobe because we love every single item that she features. This makes sense, because the blogger behind Fashion Clocked is a fashion merchandiser and buyer from the United Kingdom with obvious good taste. Not only does Katie have excellent style, she is also a blonde, model-esque beauty with fabulous bone structure. According to Meggasus, "I don't want to sound weird, but I wish I was the girl from Fashion Clocked.... She probably has a cool British accent to go along with her cool clothes!"






We hope you take the time to check out each of these amazing blogs! We are positive that you will like what you find when you do ;)

xx Katie-Lu and Meggasus

Who's that Girl?

Yesterday, Models.com posted the newest Prada campaign for the Fall/Winter 2010 season, photographed by Steven Meisel. Like I've said before on this blog, being cast in the Prada campaign is probably one of the best jobs a model can book. So naturally, I'm always very curious to see who landed the big gig. Take a look!

This season the campaign stars supermodel Angela Lindvall and Mathias Bergh. Other models in the campaign include Valerija Kelava and Kim Dall Armi, Daria Strokous and Clement Chabernaud, Mark Cox and Sigrid Agren.

When you take a closer look at the ad, you can see that there is also an unidentified model in the background who happens to be african american. This is the first time there has ever been racial diversity in a Prada campaign.

Part of me wants to celebrate this newfound diversity in the Prada ads, but the other part of me can't help but wonder exactly how progressive this ad is, considering the only black girl is alone in the background, covered by shadows and completely unidentifiable. Isn't it actually a little racist?

Any ideas on who is model is? My guess is Shena Moulton or Joan Smalls.

What are your thoughts about this campaign?

xox Meggasus

Some Eccentric Body Jewelry ....

This is one of my first ever jewelry posts... and I'm not talking about your classic diamond earrings and pearl necklaces...The trend is now quite the opposite, and that is eccentric body jewelry. The more exotic the better! It is safe to say that if you wore these pieces out, you would definitely steal the show!

I found this first piece on Fashion Infusion blog!


In my opinion, this item is positively stunning and unique... It would be the perfect way to dress up those summertime, strapless dresses!


This next Egyptian inspired accessory is Bliss Lau's "Head Peace In Old Nickle."

Let's just say it's far from your typical princess tiara or those hippie headbands... Very exotic!

I am curious how this piece stays on... Is there are clip somewhere to keep it from sliding around??

Some may think this third item is over the top... but I think it is just brilliant! What an easy conversation starter this would be. It's Aminaka Wilmont's necklace in gun metal!



Take a closer look...

I would love to rock this over a plain white, fitted t-shirt!

I have never seen anything like this last accessory before... It's Erickson Beamon's "Duchess of Fabulous Earring in Crystal." At first I wasn't sure how I felt about this piece... maybe a little too elfish? But then I thought about the graceful Arwen and my doubts about this piece quickly vanished! (Who wouldn't want to be like the LOTR elven goddess?!) It definitely takes earrings to a whole new level!

Anyone know which way to Rivendell?

There you have it....the more eccentric the better. Hopefully you enjoyed taking a look at these show stopping pieces! Let us know which is your favorite! (or which you would never be caught dead in!)

If you want to buy either of the last 3 items, you can find them on http://www.forwardforward.com/ !


And if you participated in our contest that we posted a few days ago, we will announce the winners as soon as we finish writing the the post featuring those three blogs... STAY TUNED ;)

xox Katie-Lu

Blogging About Blogs... (Maybe Yours!?)

Meggasus and I want to step up our game for this blog and gain new followers... So we decided we would try something new... Everyone on the blogosphere wants more viewers and hype, correct? So we figured, why not reward our newest followers with just that?


ARE YOU FOLLOWING US YET?!


If you follow us after reading this and specifically tell us that you are a new follower in a comment on this post, we will then select three of our newest followers and feature your blog on our blog! Meggasus and I will choose the three blogs that we find the most unique/fun/interesting to read and look at... and we will then basically write about why we think your blog is awesome and why everyone should check it out... Consider it some free advertisement;)

Meggasus and I are very excited to select the winners!

Gaga's "Alejandro" Video is Typical Klein.

When I heard that Lady Gaga had collaborated with fashion photographer STEVEN KLEIN to create a music video for her newest song, Alejandro, I knew it would be something very uh... sexually charged.

Yesterday, when the video was finally released, I heard the shock in my friend's voices as they described to me what they had seen: "All I can say is there are men in fishnets" was the only comment I had to hear to know my prediction would be correct.

Before I show you the video, take a look at some of Klein's typical work......

Now, picture these images in real life and add some Gaga music to it.......you'll have this video.



So, what do you think? Personally, I love it because it just screams Klein. In fact, I see more of Klein's style than Gaga's in this video. Lately, the combination of fashion and film (also known as fashion cinema) has been immensely popular......I'm glad to see that Gaga has embraced this trend by using a fashion photographer to direct this video. In my opinion, Klein brings a high fashion perspective to this video which makes it that much better.

xox Meggasus

Industrie Mag Editorial

Every once in awhile I come across a new editorial that just blows me away. A few days ago I found this set of photographs featuring Marilyn Agency's Eniko Mihalik for the first issue of Industrie Magazine. This 12-page spread, photographed by Richard Bush and styled by Sarah Richardson is unlike any other shoot I've never seen before.

These days, there are new magazines popping up right and left that hardly stick around for more than a few issues. Based on this editorial alone I have a good feeling about Industrie Mag....

Take a look!





A typical photoshoot on the beach usually results in something pretty commercial (just think about VS swim). The sun-kissed models with tousled "beach babe" hair along with the colorful bikinis and water-front scenery tends to give most shoots a light-hearted, summery feeling.

However, Bush adds an element of edginess and uniqueness to this shoot with his choice to make the photos black and white. I like this shoot because he uses interesting, and almost awkward (but not awkward) camera angles.

Sarah Richardson also does a great job by styling this beach shoot in a very unconventional way....absolutely no swim suits in sight! Instead, she uses (gosh, it's hard to describe) shimmery crystal and metallic body suits.....sort of like extreme body jewelry! I see chains, metal plates, sequins....and is that Frodo's mithril? Whatever it is, these clothes catch the sunlight, making the photographs that more interesting to look at.....because who doesn't like shiny objects?









Also, Eniko brings an intensified energy to this shoot which is very memorable. I love her strong poses and piercing eyes...they just lock with yours when you look at these photos!

Here are a few more pictures from the editorial!





xox Meggasus

Meggasus and Katie-Lu Featured on "See Like Me"

Recently, Meggasus and I were asked to participate in a project called "See Like Me." The brains behind the operation is Trey Taylor, a creative fashion mind who seeks out various people within the fashion industry (stylists, photographers,models etc.) to hear their perspective on what they do. Meggasus and I were more than thrilled to put together a video for his website, which we have posted below.

Untitled from Meg McCabe on Vimeo.

Take a look at the full "See Like Me" project here. Meggasus and I were the 9th to be featured in the "See Like Me" series. Definitely check it out!