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What Would You Wear On Your Head?

Tracey Duncan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:03:55 +0000

As you might imagine, I am a bonafide fashion writing junkie. From the lowliest DIY blog to WWD, I read it all. All day, every day, to the complete and total dismay of my husband and many of my friends. I’ll read every up to the minute fashion forecast, and every guide to style, even if it’s a guide to having the best dressed poodle on the block. And I don’t even have a dog.

Why, just this morning I was reading an article on Brides.com about upcoming bridal fashions. Apparently, it’s all about the hair accessories (duh) this season. Which, if you’ve been paying attention, you know that I heartiy agree with. But let’s review some of the hair fashions that are supposedly up and coming. First of all, this platinum faux fur, um, hat made the list. This is “for the bold bride” says Brides.com. SERIOUSLY? I am a bold bride, and outside of a costume party, you would never catch me in that polyeurathane, probably quite flammable, piece of crap.

And what about this lovely bonnet? Ladies, are you ready to acknowledge your family’s wagoneering past in the form of fashion? Don’t get me wrong. I am for avant gardism in all its forms. I want my couture to be as weird as possible. But I just can’t take anyone who tells me that this is going to be a legitimate trend seriously.

I’ll leave you with this lovely, albiet unlikely, tiara-veil combination. Aren’t we taking the idea of the bride as priness a bit far, here? By “we”, of course, I mean the royal “we”.

Read the orginal article on Brides.com.

Photo Credits: Brides.com

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What Would You Wear On Your Head?

Metallic Print Gowns: More Runway Trends

Tracey Duncan — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:15:41 +0000

The evening wear on the Fall runways was every kind of metallic and glittery. I’ve already covered the more uniform fabrics in metallics, and glitters, but another thing that is really blowing me away is the way metallics have been used to create patterns.

Metallic printing and sequins have been combined in a way on this Pucci gown that makes the shimmery fabric look like it is falling in waves. The ornately embellished bodice is balanced out by the delicate simplicity of the chiffon skirt.

The metallic sequins on this Calvin Klein gown are clustered into an almost giraffe print pattern. When I think of sequins, I usually think of prom type gowns, but this is an utterly classic and chic print. The asymmetrical hem of the skirt and the simple silhouette keep the print from going over the top.

This dramatic Zac Posen gown is one of my absolute favorites. The combination of the deep sweep and elaborate sleeves is just breathtaking, and the interwocen metallic threads create subtle striping that enhances the long lines of the gown.

Photo Credits: Coutorture

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All That Glitters: More Runway Evening Wear

Tracey Duncan — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:44:48 +0000

In addition to silky metallics, the Fall runways were replete with evening gowns in ethereal glittering fabrics. These gowns harkened both to a delicate feminine past and towards futuristic fabrics seemingly inspired by the cosmos.

I’m crazy for this beglittered princess gown by Jason Wu. The shimmering fabric drapes beautifully in this classic silhouette. I especially like the way it was styled on the runway, with a combination of ultra edgy jewelry and tradtionally lovely shoes.

This pale nude fabric on this drapey gown by Alberta Ferretti looks almost like skin, only sparklier. The long, column silhouette combines fantastically with the long puff sleeves.

This is one of my favorite frocks in this ilk, by Armani. The shape of the gown is reminiscent of flappers, but the fabric falls in a classic, almost roman way. The teensy spaghetti straps and deep v of the neckline really bring attention to the decollete, and I really can’t get over the delicate sheen of the fabric.

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