Part Two of The Fenway Garden Photoshoot!

Now for part two of my photoshoot in the Fenway Gardens with the fabulous Miss Emily Tebbetts!

I loved sitting in this tall grass! I felt like a tiger. ..



My expression in this moment was definitely influenced by the random violinist that was playing the garden next to us...he was quite an interesting fellow. I play the cello, and at first I couldnt help but laugh to myself a little because it sounded like he was playing "Mississippi Stoplight" in double time...which anyone who did elementary school strings knows what I am talking about! However, that must have been his warmup because I was shocked when he began to play "Explosive" by Bond.... my favorite modern day string quartet! I definitely recommend checking them out if you get a chance ;)


I wear the bracelete in this photo almost everyday...never fails to get at least 2 compliments!


To me this last photo is genius. Everything about it works...the bike in the foreground is an excellent touch! Emily's photography never fails to amaze me...


This last photo I like to call "Secret Garden." ;)

I hope you all enjoyed part two of this shoot.... This is the first photoshoot of many with Emily this year!

Xx Katie Lu

"Hit or Miss" at Jil Sander

This season the Jil Sander collection left me with mixed feelings. Half of the collection was beautifully designed with flattering silhouettes and bold colors. The other half of the collection was composed of floor length dresses with zero structure whatsoever. These dresses seemed as wide as they were long (the horizontal stripes didn't help), and even looked unflattering on the runway models!!

As I looked through the runway images my opinions for each look became very polarized. Basically, they were either a "hit" or a "miss". Here is a little of what was going through my head:

Hit! I love the splash of color on the white dress....gorgeous.....

Miss! This pastel color has potential, but the shape of the dress is just...a blob.

Hit! This collection is clear evidence that vertical stripes work wonders and elongate the body whereas chunky horizontals can be a bit unflattering. Here's what I mean....

Miss!!! This dress DROWNS the model. People with thinner frames are usually the exception when it comes to wearing horizontal stripes, but not in this case. The only redeeming quality is the lip color.

But no worries, for every action there's an equal but opposite reaction....

HIT! I love the nontraditional shape of this dress. Some may think the design is unflattering but I think it's intriguing and Shena can really pull it off. The tangerine color works amazingly with her skin color!!

Miss! Too much fabric, no structure. Where's the body underneath?

Ok, I'll end it on a positive note:

This was my favorite outfit of the show. I love the combination of vertical/horizontal stripes, as well as the light pink color paired with black. The top is dark and sexy (Sheer tends to bring sexiness to any outfit), and the bottom is feminine and conservative. The outfit is one big juxtaposition and I love it.

Do you agree with me? How do you feel about this collection?

xx, Meggasus

Emily and I Reunite for a Shoot in the Fenway Gardens!

Being back in Boston this fall has been excellent...one of the things I missed most over the summer were my blog photoshoots with our blog photographer, the lovely and talented Miss Emily Tebbetts! It was a happy reunion :) Of course we got to shooting right away in on of our old favorite spots... The Fenway Victory Gardens! Each individual garden is like its own little world, each one very unique and eclectic... full of inspiration, perfect for our first photoshoot of the year!

My lace top and black shorts are from Forever21 and the army green tank underneath is a thrift store find!


I like the touch of patriotism in this photo with the mini American flag... Perfect for the historic setting of the shoot!

Here are a few others....

The earrings I am wearing are from a street fair Meggasus and I went to in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho this summer.




This rose covered archway belonged to a older Russian lady with a lovely, Russian accent. She was kind enough to invite us into her garden to take a look around! She even let us take a few pictures and gave us advice on different angles and poses to use in her garden... Supposedly she used to be an actress in Russia back in the 1950s! Her story is one I would have liked to have heard more about....



Be sure to stayed tuned for the next half of this photoshoot which will be posted shortly!

If you would like to see more of Emily's work... click HERE.

I hope you are all having a wonderful week so far!

Xx Katie-Lu

Alberta Ferretti Spring 2011 Collection: Stunning as Always

Ever since I was 17 Katie-Lu and I have had this Alberta Ferretti ad photographed by Steven Meisel on our bedroom wall back in F-town.

Coincidentally, I once found myself sitting next to Siri Tollerod on the subway when I was heading to a Lacoste casting back in my modeling days. I instantly thought of this ad. (Siri is the 2nd girl on the left).

Anway, I always love the Alberta Ferretti campaigns. Every season Alberta continues to impress me. Last season was no exception. Here is one image from the last campaign season.

While checking style.com for the most recent runway images for this spring, the Alberta Ferretti collection really caught my eye and did not fail to meet my expectations: feminine and gorgeous.

My favorite part of this collection was how the dresses alternated with horizontal blocks of sheer chiffon and silky/metallic fabrics. This gave the clothing a very delicate look, but with a modern twist. The colors of the fabric, as well as the floral patterns are very beautiful and compliment the soft, flowing silhouettes. All in all, the collection was absolutely stunning.

xx Meggasus

Kitten Heels- A Blessing for Tall Amazons!

As a girl who is 5'10'' it took me a long time to finally feel comfortable wearing high heals. Back in the awkward middle school days I avoided them at all costs. I never wanted to wear them because I was already about a good 6 inches taller than most of the guys in my grade... It also didn't help that I had acne and thick bangs and didn't want to be noticed! Anyways, my point is that I wish kitten heels were as popular back then as they are now... For those who don't know, kitten heels are trendy shoes with heels that are only about 1.5 to 2 inches tall... These mini heels were popping up all over the runways this season! (see Prada, Giambattista, Marni etc.) Perfect for those tall amazons who have not yet learned how to embrace their height, but still want to feel and look sexy!






The color of these are stunning. Steve Madden.... always a win!



These by Givenchy are my favorite!

These Lanvin's look like simple ballet flats.... but with more style because of the added mini heel ;)




They may be baby heels...but dont let that fool you! I have a pair myself and they tend to slip and slide a bit. Check out this picture of Mathilde Franchon in the Marc by Marc Jacobs show! ahh!

xx Katie Lu

Tommy Hilfiger Celebrates 25 Years

I love the Tommy Hilfiger collection this season. Maybe I'm just a sucker for his classic, all-American, prepster style but honestly, you can't blame me. I have lived in Connecticut my entire life.

This "twisted country club' themed show marks Hilfiger's 25th year in the business. What I love about the Tommy Hilfiger brand is that it was probably the first designer whose clothes I could easily point out without checking the tag as a kid. This is because the Hilfiger label is distinct and loyal to its image. Some may think that Hilfiger's designs have been repetitive season after season, but to me the constant clean cut style is reliable and comforting. It is a company I can trust.

However, Style.com mentions how the newest addition to the label, designer Peter Som, has mixed things up a bit by merging some of his quirky style into the collection. I welcome this change because the label has maintained its Tommy vibe. In my opinion, Peter Som is a perfect match for the brand. Som seems to embrace the prep look with his own label as well. This season the Tommy brand just has a more electric color scheme and seems to cater to a younger consumer. Otherwise, the 25th anniversary show still proved to be classic Tommy, through and through.

Take a look at the show below :)

I hope you are enjoying fashion week as much as I am!

xox Meggasus

Scuba Diver Chic at Ohne Titel

Maybe it's the swimmer in me, but did anyone else think "scuba diving" when they saw the Spring 2011 Ohne Titel collection?

Opening with Cat McNeil in the neoprene bodysuit just made me think of dolphin trainers at Sea World. I love the creativity behind the body suits, but I just cant help associating them with water sports.

Overall, the collection has a very sporty vibe. The color blocking and tight buns adds to this effect. I give Alexa Adams and Flora Gill (the designers behind Ohne Titel) props for thinking outside of the box and making a memorable collection but will it be remembered for the right reasons?

What are your thoughts? Are you diggin' scuba chic?

We're Rooting for the Rookies

New York Fashion Week starts in just a few days (September 9th) and personally, I find several aspects of fashion week to be somewhat of crap shoot. Take the trends from last season, for instance. Who would have thought that velvet would have been all over the runways last February or that the VS angels would walk for Prada and Louis Vuitton? Nevertheless, this is all what makes fashion so exciting.

One of my favorite things to monitor throughout every show season is which of the hundreds of long legged hopefuls emerge as the memorable new face who books all of the big shows. I've been stalking Models.com for the past few days to see the NY show packages so I could scope out which runway rookies will take the industry by storm this season. Here are six of my favorite show cards featuring new (or relatively new) models from Marilyn, Supreme and Next.

Marilyn

Elizabeth is very memorable...check out that killer bone structure and those amazing eyebrows!



Isabella has such soft, angelic features...love her!

Supreme

Ok, I'm a little biased because Johanne is one of my best friends, but just look at her! She's got the most beautiful, whispy blonde hair and unforgettable freckles! She's also a gorgeous person on the inside as well, which is the best quality to have.



Teresa is a classic beauty with incredible cheek bones....can't wait to see what shows she will book.

Next

Ramona looks so edgy and this eye-catching picture makes me want to see more of her in the fashion world.



Last but not least, Naomi is an unconventional beauty destined for greatness. She's booked many desirable editorials and is already making her mark this season and seems well loved by all. She has the potential to have an incredible season for sure.

Oh, and speaking of trends, anyone else notice the black and white trend for the show cards? It's like this was planned or something...

xox Meggasus

Happy Weekend!

By this time tomorrow the rest of my college friends will finally be moved back in! AND it's the weekend so you know what that means.... Time to reapply the lipstick!... With Madonna ;)

Love this D and G campaign.


One of my many philosophies of life is that the best way to measure the greatness of one's life is by the stories they have to tell at the end of the day... Good or bad! So here's to great sophomore year!

xx Katie-Lu

R.I.P Martin and Osa

Recently when I was jean shopping at the mall I came to the terrible realization that one of my favorite brands has been discontinued! That's right... no more Martin and Osa. I loved Martin and Osa because they were simple and classy. All their clothing was clean cut and slightly preppy... and not to mention everything was nautical inspired and anyone who knows me knows that I have a weakness for sailor-esqu things. In my opinion, it was a store that was terribly underrated. Martin and Osa, you will be missed. (Even if only by me hahaha)

RIP Martin and Osa
2006-2010