Style Pivot

Interesting in A Fabulous Way

2007-03-22T18:07:00.000-04:00

Wow. I'm so bad about updating on time! Sorry about that! I have spring break next week though, so that will give me time to refresh myself from all the schoolwork! Annnd I'm going spring shopping Sunday, which will of course inspire me.

Back on the subject of fashion. I was browsing through Net-a-porter. And stumbled upon this white Marc Jacobs dress which I absolutely adore! Its not a piece I would normally like, but for some reason my eye is just attracted to it. As my title states, this dress is interesting in a fabulous way. The combination of the crisp white color + girlish ruffles + girlish boy + unique upper portion makes it quite a catch!

Up To My Elbows

2007-03-17T20:12:00.000-04:00

So I'm back from my little "break". I've been quite busy with school lately, so until summer I'll probably only be posting every 2 days and every other day.

Anyways, theres a trend in the F/W 07.08 that I noticed when rifling through collections. And that is --- elbow length gloves! Gloves like these have been associated with tacky 80s proms often, but designers are completly revamping the definition of elbow length gloves.

2007-03-07T21:57:00.000-05:00

I'm going to go on a short break from blogging, I'll come back with more posts starting the Saturday of next week. Byeee!

Zip Yourself!

2007-03-04T20:44:00.000-05:00

A new trend is taking place among the catwalk and editorials. This new trend is....zippers! Quite frankly, I didn't see it coming. But with all the "sporty" looks, its not unrational. I have a feeling this look cannot be pulled by everyone, but when someone does pull it off, it will look smashing. I cannot see a zippered skirt worn by many in public. However, a dress or shirt with mismatched zippers I can see looking amazing. I can also see back-zippers looking great. What are your opinions of this trend? Love it, hate it? Like it but won't try it?

Hey look its Chloe!....Really...it is!

2007-03-03T23:27:00.000-05:00

Ah. New Chloe designer for Fall 07'. I must say, I was very very dissapointed. This isn't Chloe. It looks like Marni, which isn't completly unexpected seeing as the new designer, Paulo Melim Andersso, previously designed for Marni. This collection is too harsh and unfeminine for Chloe. There are some bits and pieces I like, but its just not Chloe. And the shoes! Oh my oh my, those shoes are all just horrendous!

Its just not right. When one thinks Chloe, he/she thinks "quirky and girly" This is the opposite of that! The spirit of Chloe just isn't in this. Again though, its not a completly terrible collection, it would seem quite nice if it were under the label of Marni.

P.S. Am I the only one who thinks the models look like complete death?

FendiFendiFendi

2007-03-03T15:43:00.000-05:00

I love vintage designer sites. No, not ebay. I generally don't enjoy designer things on ebay because 75% of them aren't even truely designer anyways. But, a few weeks ago I found this cute site offering vintage designer apparel previously used in photoshoots and editorials. Among the clothing was this fabulous vintage Fendi jacket. Usually, I don't like stuff that screams "LOGO LOGO LOGO" However, despite the fact that this jacket has little Fs allover it, it doesn't scream logo too much to me. I didn't notice the pattern until I read the description.

In a way, I feel this jacket fits with the futuristic trend. I'm quite sure what gives it that air, but something does. It looks like it might be slightly uncomfortable and stiff, but you never know. It could end up being the most comfortable jacket in the world!

The highest of The High

2007-03-01T17:53:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! Please excuse the fact I haven't posted in ages! I haven't been feeling well, in fact I had to miss school yesterday! I would've had today, but it was cancelled due to snow anyways! (Ah, the perks of living in Wisconsin eh?) Anyways, seeing as I'm sick, I've been browsing around on the internet more than usual. I attempted to find a record for the highest heels ever made, but failed. Alas, I did find some that were dauntingly high however. Check it out --

Imagine walking around NYC in those heels! Oh the stares one would get. If you dare to try these shoes out, you can get them and plenty of other heightful shoes at High-Heel-Factory.

Romina Karamanea

2007-02-23T21:54:00.000-05:00

You probably haven't heard much of Romina Karamanea, but believe me, you will soon. While this designer lacks time under belt, having just released the first collection in 2005, she certainly has what it takes. Her designs are edgy and creative with a surprisingly fresh look you don't see often. Her designs aren't offered at many stores, but keep your eyes peeled 'cause you never know! I find myself quite attracted to the designs of Romina Karamenea and hopefully, more people will realize the potential of this fabulous designer.

Want more? Check out her myspace and website:
Romina Karamanea Myspace
Romina Karamanea Website

Rose La Biche

2007-02-22T22:02:00.000-05:00

Recently I've become a fan of a cute little shop called Rose La Biche. I haven't ordered anything from them yet, but I'm finding it hard to resist their oh-so-cute apparel and will probably order soon. The quirky name means "Rose the Doe" which seems perfect for this adorable shop filled with basics with a twist. Check it out at: http://www.roselabiche.com

Another bright idea!

2007-02-21T22:34:00.000-05:00

I've been coining the idea of using a skirt as a top under another top, and decided to put it to good use today. (Don't worry guys! I'm not wearing a skirt over jeans as a skirt, its meant to look like a shirt!) Please bear with me on the poor picture quality -- it was dark, it was night, I was tired, I had my camera on the wrong settings.

Here I was wearing a dark purple (despite the fact it looks black in the picture) top paired with a lacey skirt under it. Combined with darkwash jeans, vintage heels and multiple bracelets. I quite liked the outcome.

This one the picture made look a lot more awkward that it really is. It made my torso look strangish. Anyways yeah, black top + gray bubble skirt. It appears there is a piece of red/white fabric coming out my neck, but its a scarf, I swear.

So yes, thats it for today!

One pieces

2007-02-21T22:07:00.000-05:00

As swim season is coming closer and closer, I find myself looking at more and more swimsuits. And lately, I've been quite attracted to cut-out one pieces and just regular one pieces. I know, they've been around awhile, but I must admit, until recently I didn't fancy cut-out at all. But as I see more of them, my curiosity grows and I wonder just how many people can pull them off. Anyways, if you can pull them off, kudos to you. Hopefully this season I'll not only be buying my regular dose of bikinis, but also a few one-pieces. No, not the old lady ones, and not the slut-machine ones, but the classy or unique ones.

I like the polka-dot pattern and cut of this suit, but I'm not so keen on the ruching ties.

This one, I like... a lot. One might call it a cut-out suit. Whatever it is, I adore it.

This swimsuit is, in my opinion, one of the ones where if you can pull it off you'll look fabulous. But if you can't, you'll look quite, well, I think you can figure that out on your own. Anywho, I'm not sure I would try, but its over my swimsuit budget so I won't be having the chance.

This Delia's one is a suit that I have on my want-list for certain. The strawberries are too cute and remind me of when I was little!

And that is the end of my rampage about one-piece suits. Enjoy!

A Jewel for a Shoe

2007-02-19T18:25:00.000-05:00

My most recent discovery: shoe clips. Seriously. Time after time I try to find unique shoes but only succeed in finding your basic one color one. So as I was browsing a vintage site one day I found a tiny tidbit about shoe clips. Interested, I searched it on google and came up with some fabulous finds! I have yet to buy some, but I plan to soon. Shoe clips for those of you who didn't know, are just as they seem. clips that well...clip onto your shoes. I can't wait to order some and try them out!

Those are just a few examples. All are from http://www.absolutelyaudrey.com/ or http://alizadarik.safeshopper.com/

Back with the Future

2007-02-18T15:30:00.000-05:00

Seems lately demonstrations of "futuristic fashion" have been popping up allover in editorials and runway. Gold and silver American Apparel leggings have been spotted in numerous magazines. These space-like designs are great on the runway, and some can be worn in the outside world, but others would be rather inconvenient off the runway and photoshoot.

Credits for pictures go to Style.com

The Beginning of The End

2007-02-18T15:17:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Style Pivot, the blog of dwellings on style and fashion from the heart of me, Lauren. I'll be trying to update as often as I can. Please keep in mind, all pictures posted are not of my ownership unless shot by myself.