Finally catching up on MBFW; it's about time.  It's funny how you [well, or me, at least] can be so fond of certain items from a designer's line and the others are just meh.  I'm talking about you, Michael Kors.  Bags & shoes, I'm in.  Clothes, :/ ; slanty smiley being the best [only] way to express that emotion.  The clothes just don't do much for me; I did really like his dresses at the end, though, with the flowy high-low tutu/skirts.  And I'm a big, big fan of the goldenrod color he is bringing in; I hope it sticks.  Lastly about MK, as always, adore the shoes.

J. Mendel evening gowns are to die for.  They're so elegant and beautiful.  Below is Allison Williams [Marney from GIRLS] pictured in one from the newest collection. 

That's literally all my brain can handle right now.  I've been trying to write this post for a few days and I kept falling asleep.  Grreaaat blogger qualities.  I'll try to post again tomorrow, though, because I want to express my love for the LF sale 8)

NYC Fashion Week is Upon Us

...how badly do we all wish we were there right now?  Maybe someday, JacJac.  I'm watching live right now, though.  Can we talk about how frumpy the clothing by NICHOLAS K is?  Clearly, I was not a fan.  Everything looked the same for both the males and the females, down to those weird-ass goggles they were wearing.  Don't get me wrong, being different is what makes all things great and interesting, but this was just obscure, and I wasn't into it.  Oh, and the models weren't working the shoes either; they looked like they were just clugging along.  BCBGMAXAZRIA, on the other hand, I was all about that.  I loved the matching hats near the end.  Do you know the origin of the brand name? It stems from Parisian slang "good style, good attitude" bon chic, bon genre and CEO & designer's name, Max Azria.  How's that for a fun fact of the day?  Max's wife, Lubov, works with him as well;  love it!  

Fashion week is off to a fantastic and glamourous start.  What are your thoughts so far?  Who are you most excited to see?  Personally, I cannot wait for next Wednesday [Feb. 13] to see what [my girl] Rachel Zoe, Michael Kors, and Mendel have in store for us.  And, of course, for Ralph Lauren & Calvin Klein on the last day, February 14.  Welp, that's what I'll be doing on Valentine's Day, haiiii.

Here is a link to the full schedule, where you can also watch live as well as the rebroadcasts: NYC Fashion Week LIVE & Schedule

Lastly, isn't Josh Groban just an inspiring human being?  He has been on a lot of talk shows recently [which I watch now that I work from home most days and like to channel my inner "mommy blogger" for Bobbi-Toads] and he has caught my eye.

Peace, Love, & Fashion

Fugly to Fab

Ever wonder what to do with those old pants that you're oh-so-reluctant to throw away?  Hold up, because I'm going to teach you how to turn your old pants from fugly to fab.  

As most of you know, I work at a buy-sell-trade store in the Grove. [Sale Rack. Get to it, people.] We get inexpensive pants in all the time, and they are great for something like this as well.  My boss sent me home with a few of the more, shall we say, unsightly pairs to 'mutilate'.

The first look is complete grunge; in the best way possible, that is.  Perfect shorts for the beach or tailgating.  Heads up though: don't get too carried away with the bleach, because it   can tear through the material if it's too strong.

The next look is completely different.  Took a pair of black jazz pants as I've been calling them and turned them into cuffed shorts with accented back pockets.  Check it out.

The last look I'm going to show you right now is my favorite; love 'reppin Murrrica.  

Alright, everyone, that's all I've got for now.  Holla if you have any questions, because I really just do a free-for-all when I create these and just casually took some photos this time around, so they may be missing some details.  Also, special shoutout to my roomie, Jenna, for helping me by being the best model a girl could ask for, mwah!

Peace, Love, & Fashion

-JacJac