Link Love: August 19th, 2011

Lady Gaga in "Yoü and I" music video.

Changing Lifestyle/New York Skinny VS Paris Skinny by Garance Doré: Difference between the "New York skinny" and "Paris skinny." Though I don't entirely agree with her, there are some highlights.

"But the women in fashion in New York, they’re not just skinny. They’re New York skinny. New York skinny means thin to the brink, yet muscly from Pilates because it gives you those super long lean muscles. Anna Wintour style… Muffin top? What’s that mean? "

Lady Gaga - Yoü and I(Official Video) by Lady Gaga: Jo Calderone, mad scientist torture scenes, Yüyi the Mermaid, this is one of the most memorable videos by Lady Gaga. You will never find what you are looking for in love, if you don't love yourself."

Apparently, Recessions Make Rich People Want to Spend More: Here Are 10 Handbags That Cost Five-Figures by Fashionista.com: It's good to spend money on what you wear, to invest in your appearance. But some of them are completely unreasonable and made of crocodile skin. I'm calling PETA.

More On My Suspenders by The Man Repeller: This post makes me crave a pair of suspenders, preferably with my secondhand motorcycle jacket for the first day of school.

The IFB Complete Guide to NYFW Blogging by Independent Fashion Bloggers: A very useful guide for bloggers like myself. Some of the highlights of IFB's posts on fashion week.

photo source: the fame gallery(edited by myself)

Lila and Kate

Who can ever miss Kate Moss's wedding when almost the entire blogosphere was talking about it? Now, from Vogue itself by Mario Testino, the official snapshots from her wedding. Above, Kate Moss with her 8 year-old daughter Lila Grace. She looks like Kate, but not as much as 13 year-old Lottie Moss.

You know, Lottie Moss, Kate's sister? Second from the left. Isn't she stunning. The dresses by Mr. Galliano are quite amazing, although I think it is quite understated for an icon like Kate.

Finally, Kate Moss covers the September of American Vogue in a knockout, Alexander McQueen gown. Although she is a supermodel, Moss is placed on the cover rather because of her fame, not because of her model status. A mainstream magazine, like American Vogue, would never put a fashion model on its cover, even Vogue favourites Karlie and Raquel, let alone Coco Rocha or Frida Gustavsson. It would be quite interesting to read the interview, since we all know Kate Moss rarely talks, and her editorial with designer weddings gowns would no doubt be exquisite.

photo source: vogue / fashionista 

Acne

Acne Hero two-toned platform short boots

Personally, I never find platform boots practical for living in New York. Riding on the subways or half-running on the rough sidewalks are not suited for those beauties. However when I stumbled on these Acne leather ones, it's love at first sight. The thick sole makes it no doubt comfortable, while the leather is part scene-kid and part minimalism chic. Simple never feel so amazing.


"Two tone platform short boots that are high on style. Upper and lower platform of one colour with contrasting toe cap and stripe. Hero encompasses both looks and comfort, with a velcro closure that wraps around the backside and inner ankle zipper. Topstitching detail with thick sporty tracking sole."

- Acne, Hero platform short boots


get it at Acne Studios website

Fall 2011 Couture Fashion Week: The Young and the Restless

If you are stalking Fall Couture 2011 Fashion Week like I do, you will probably notice the stunning collections and its awesome-dressed attendants. I mean, look at Daphne Guinness. She's pulling a Ms. Stefani Germanotta, with shiny heel-less shoes with a jacket that looks like a lameshade(Man Repeller would approve) But still, this comes for a woman who was friends with Isabella Blow, so it's justified.

When I saw this, "I'm busy." Well, you're sparing time to get your photo taken. *sigh* Leather jackets.

Who knows redheads can look so amazing in Miu-Miu like prints? And chit-chatting to girls wearing red with leopard prints. It was a bit too much for me, but awesome cut-out back.

Who knows Anja Rubik's legs can be so irresistible? Casual supermodel walk......

Christopher Kane t-shirt dress. It's not like I'm jealous or anything, but the Christopher Kane collection is really great and all and she looks really good in it with bag so, um, yeah.

BFFs are going to fashion week. Who knows making sure the heels are not stuck in the gravel be so fun?

Sunset and a certain Anne Dello Russo. Delicious.

source: jak&jil, streetfsn

Athlete

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Rubik's Cube - Athlete

I'm like a kid who just won't let it go,

Twisted and turning the colours in row.

I'm so intent to find out what it is.

This is my Rubik's cube,

I know I can figure it out.