Far from Repetivtive...

I found the following photos in i-D magazine of the actress/model Gemma Arterton, taken by Alasdair McLellan. I only chose to focus on three of the five photos in the editorial because of their pure simplicity. If you look closely you will notice that these three photos are all very similar... Each one is a close up, straight on, beauty shot. However, the little differences between these photos keep the spread from being anything but boring and repetitive!

The shades here add flair...


Take off the shades and add a little color and the photo has a completely different feel!


The model's simple change in pose adds the feeling of hopefulness...

What I love most about this editorial is its relaxed and natural feel. No outlandish poses, fancy makeup or crazy hairstyles... just the beauty of the model and some wind blown hair.

xx Katie-Lu

"Meet me at the Corner" in i-D Magazine

Decorating my dorm room is always one of my favorite parts about a new school year... Every year I splurge of a couple of foreign, fashion/photography magazines and cut out my favorite editorials to hang on my blank walls. Take a look at a few of my newest pieces of artwork from i-D magazine called "Meet me at the Corner." This editorial features Behati Prinsloo and Jamie Strachan who are a real-life model couple, and was photographed by Kayt Jones.

















According to i-D magazine, " Behati and Jamie star as strangers who meet on a corner in Beverly Hill one perfect evening. They share one night of exquisite romance and the next morning return to the same corner and part company whilst looking positively stylish..."

What are your thoughts on this editorial? Do you agree with this storyline? In my opinion, this pair looks like more than just a one night stand in this editorial!

xx Katie-Lu

Where will you be September 10th?

If you've already gotten your September issue of US Vogue, you know that the place to be on September 10th is New York City. If you haven't gotten your issue yet, you've now heard the news from us.

Why should one be in NYC? Because September 10th is Fashion's Night Out, that's why!

Below is a public service announcement about FNO from last year, but I still think it's relevant for 2010! PS- Does anyone else find it hilarious how Raquel Zimmerman is just draping herself on Alex Wang throughout the video?


To sum it up, Fashion's Night Out is basically one giant, city-wide celebration in the name of fashion. On this night, from 6pm to 11pm, there will be designers, models, celebrities, food, drinks and fun activities in several stores across the city. According to the Fashion's Night Out website, "The goal of Fashion's Night Out is to celebrate and support the fashion and retail industries with full-price shopping." By keeping the stores open into the night and enhancing the shopping experience, the fashion world hopes to encourage more people to shop during these difficult economic times.

By the time September 10th rolls around I will already be slaving over my books at Uconn, but I might just try to make a trip to the city anyways. I mean come on.... Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will be judging Karaoke at Barney's. How am I supposed to miss that?

For more information on where to shop during FNO, check out fashionista.com.

The Queen of Cool

Have you ever been asked the question, "If you could be somebody else for one day, who would it be?"

For me, the first names that always pop into my head are fashion related....I've reveled in the idea of being Anna Wintour, Coco Rocha or one of the Olsen twins. Another fashion legend on my list is supermodel and designer, Erin Wasson.

For those of you who don't know much about her, she's done work for Maybelline and Victoria's Secret. Since her start in the early 2000's, Erin has landed on the cover of several Vogues and has strutted down the runways of nearly every designer from Chanel to Ralph Lauren. Her edgy, California-meets-New York style has made her a style icon within the industry and even served as an inspiration to designer Alexander Wang's "model off duty" style phenomenon.

Last year I was lucky enough to meet Erin at a casting for the s/s 2010 show of her clothing line, RVCA. I remember walking into the casting on Chrystie St. and seeing her sitting on a couch, holding my comp card in her hand. She told me that I had "the body of a fourteen year old black boy." I know she meant it as a compliment (and I gladly took it as one), but looking back on it I'm thinking, wtf (what normal girl wants to be called that)? Either way, it's an interesting story nonetheless.

At the casting, Erin's hair was pulled back and she was wearing a tank top paired with black and white, acid washed jeans. I was somewhat starstruck at first, but she was very easy to talk to so I was able to relax. I remember she complimented me on my Steve Madden heels, which my agency had spray painted black (no color allowed on Megadeath). I showed her my walk twice and then left the casting, passing Chanel Iman at the elevator on my way out. I must have made a good impression on her because I was confirmed for the show that same day. Here is a picture of me from her show....no worries, I don't recognize myself either.

Getting the chance to be in the RVCA show was one of my favorite parts of New York Fashion Week. Not only was it my first show in the tents but I was walking alongside models like Lily Donaldson, Irina Lazareanu and Freja Beha Erichsen. Backstage, it was like a party. Everyone was in a celebratory mood and there was great energy. The models got to keep the shoes (score!) and take home some Low Luv jewelry. (double score!!) Low Luv is Erin's jewelry line...it has a hardcore, Aztec inspired feel. I read in an interview that "Low Luv" is the motto that Erin lives by.....it's all about spreading love on the down low. Very cool, no?

Here are some pieces from the Low Luv line! I was given a silver version of the necklace on the bottom left of the image.

One thing I am dying to own from the line is this piece of body jewelry.... I need to save up and get me one of these!

I am very aware that this post is very scattered, but I just have so much to say about Erin Wasson. Bottom line is that she's just the coolest, and that's that.

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo Meggasus

The Evolution of Beauty...

Hello bloggers!

Sorry for the lack of posts this month... Everything has been so hectic these days as Meggasus and I are both getting ready to go back to school. I leave in 3 days! Meggasus and I still have to pack, which I am dreading. This is the sad time of year when we must divide our wardrobe... and it is never fun. Our room turns into a complete warzone as we battle it out over our favorite items! ahhh!

Anyways I decided for this post it would be fun to switch things up with a little fashion history! Take a look at this photo.... Any guesses as to whom this lady may be?

Sorry for the terrible quality... but this photo was taken in the 1800s so cut me some slack!

This is actually a photo of the first true model, Marie Vernet Worth. Marie was a Parisian shopgirl who married the designer Charles Worth who is now considered the "Father of Couture." Marie modeled his designs.

Here is a close up drawing of Marie!

Here are some of Worth's designs...

What I find most intersting about these photos is how they demostrate how drastically the fashion world has changed overtime. If I had seen the first photo of Marie, I would have never guessed that she was a model. Quite frankly, she looks like a plain Jane! Although the quality of the photo is terrible, it is still clear enough to be able to tell that if she time traveled and walked into IMG or Ford, they would probably turn her away the second she entered the lobby! For one thing she looks pretty short... no more than 5'4'' is my guess. By today's standards some modeling agencies won't even let you send them your photo unless you are over 5'8''!! Also, Marie looks very curvy with shapely arms... Definitely nothing like the underweight models of today!

It's funny how the ideal image of beauty can change so drastically overtime. The dresses designed by Worth are clearly made for women to show off their curvy features... Just take a look at the hips of those dresses! Talk about bootylicious! Definitely something the runway models of today are trying to avoid...

Sorry if this post was a snore...but I love history! It's one of my many nerdy traits.

xx Katie-Lu

"Art on the Green" in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho

While in Idaho, Meggasus and I had one of those days that unexpectedly turned into one of the best days of our lives. It was simple yet wonderful... First, we were woken up to music being played throughout the gorgeous lake house we were staying in and to the smell of french toast and bacon... just to set the scene, take a look at the kitchen table and those beatiful windows with a view!



Quite picturesque... no?

After we enjoyed a relaxing breakfast with our friends, we headed off the an event called "Art on the Green," which takes place annually in Coeur d' Alene on Sherman Ave. Meggasus and I had no idea what to expect... It turns out it was basically our ideal shopping day. Vendors selling all types of eccentric jewelry, clothing, furniture and basically anything else you could think of, lined the entire street (It was a very long street) and filled a nearby park. Meggasus and I ended up being separated from our group of friends because we spent too much time looking at almost every stand searching for unique pieces.... We took some pictures to share with you some of our favorite finds!


We noticed that indian inspired/ chunky tribal jewelry was a huge trend among the vendors...

I absolutely fell in love with this teal necklace!

(Oh yeah and I randomly bleached my hair blond the day before... just in case you were shocked by the hair!)







See what we mean by tribal? We both adored the previous necklace with the blue stone, bamboo, and gold chain...it was a very unique combination! and a good deal too... 2 for twenty!

You think that deal was good...check out these rings! 2 for 5 dollars! If you have an "edgy" style, these are perfect!


Eye spy the ring with warriors shooting bows and arrows on it.... That's the one I bought ;)
(it may be difficult to see, sorry for the terrible quality)

I also "splurged" on this epic ring shown below which was included in the deal hahaa


Last but not least, take a look at the geek chic shades Meggasus bought!


To top off our wonderful day of shopping, we were practically bombarded with free ice cream on our way back to the car. When we asked what the catch was, they told us there was none! Now THAT'S a perfect day!

xx Katie-Lu

Most Fashionable Read?

Long time no see, blogosphere! Katie and I are finally back home from the Land of Potatoes (Idaho) and are finally ready to start blogging again. Being away from technology for almost two weeks was tough for us,but somehow we survived! Anyways, we both missed our little blogging social life and are happy to be back home in Connecticut.

Idaho is a six hour plane ride from Hartford, so to keep myself occupied (I never can nap on planes) I decided to read Crystal Renn's new book, Hungry.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I mention Crystal Renn a lot on this blog but I have good reasons. I love her story and I love what she stands for. She proves that accepting your true self is the only thing that can lead a person to ultimate happiness and success. Crystal is one of the few models (among her are legends like Coco and Natalia Vondianova) brave enough to change the unrealistic ideals of the fashion world by revealing her own life's trials and tribulations. I really respect her for that.

Here is a short clip about her new book..... sorry I'm getting a little "Tyra Banks" on you, but I mean it when I say her inner strength and self confidence just radiate through this video!

Needless to say, I couldn't put the book down and had long finished it by the time I got home yesterday. In fact, I spent part of my plane ride writing Crystal a letter to tell her my thoughts on the book and to let her know how inspiring she is. (Sort of a dorky thing to do...but aren't most bloggers a little dorky?).

I really hope there can be more high fashion plus size models in the business. If there were more girls like Crystal booking high-end jobs, I think designers would finally realize these women can sell clothes just as well because their healthy looks project a more positive, beautiful energy. Just check out this image of Crystal walking down the Jean Paul Gautlier runway. She can really work that dress!

Anyways, Crystal's story resonates with all types of people, not just fashion insiders....with that said, I suggest you pick up a copy of this book and let its strong message sink into your mind.