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  • Prada Takes High Fashion to the Highway

    Posted by: Annie Roos

    February
    3
    2012

     
     I'm not gonna lie, I've been to a few hot rod shows in my day, so when I saw Prada's Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection, the little girl in the rumble seat inside me let out a little squeal of glee. Finally, fashion that my dad might even appreciate....
     
     
     
    All the initial hype I read was totally shoe-centric, and they deserve it, but hello! Look at how great everything is!
     
     
    I love how she incorporated the classic car motif in so many ways, yet makes the traditionally masculine concept seem so feminine and sweet. Think muscle car-meets-pin-up, with a little fifties housewife mixed in. Prints, micro prints, racing stripes, flames, and full-on hot rod decals and embroidery... Oh my! And the color palette! Who wants to hop in my '57 Chevy with me and speed on down to the malt shop? (No, I don't actually have a '57 Chevy, or know where you'd find a malt shop nowadays).
     
     
    But really, let's get back to the shoes, am I right? Spoilers, wings, chrome, flames, and even tail lights, plus the occasional bow or jewels? I could gush for hours.
     

    (Images courtesy of Style.com & BitRebels)

  • Accessory Spotlight: Guatemala Stripes

    Posted by: Annie Roos

    February
    2
    2012

     
    It began with these three cuties from Rocket Dog, then all of a sudden... they were everywhere!
    I'm loving these woven stripes, which are nearly impossible to nail down to any single name. I've heard: Guatemala stripes, aguayo stripes, woven stripes, tribal stripes, ethnic stripes, Peruvian stripes, boho stripes, Navajo stripes... the list goes on. And on..... Whatever you choose to call them, I'm loving the bright colors for spring and summer. And we have a ton in stock here at LuLu*s! Now! And it's not just us. Check out some of the high fashion doppelangers on the Spring runways.
     
    Cardon, Spring 2012: 
     
     
    Carven, Spring 2012:
     
     
    Shoes! From Carven, Rupert Sanderson, and Chelsea Paris:
     


     You like? Check out all of the shoes and accessories we have in stock, right here at LuLu*s!
     





    (Images courtesy of Style.com & Trendhunter)

  • Street Spotlight: Sao Paulo Fashion Week

    Posted by: Cara Fox-Galassi

    February
    1
    2012

     
    I am a huge fan/follower of street style around the globe. I love discovering local flair and being able to be inspired by it and interpret it into my own wardrobe. So I thought it was about time we brought some more street style fashions to the Lulu*s blog so you ladies could be inspired just like me!

    A couple weeks ago Brazil had it's fashion week, and Facehunter, an awesome street style blog, caught some amazing fashion and flair from the patrons of the shows. Check out some of my favorite outfits below!
     
     
    (images via facehunter)
     
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  • Style Votebook: Cold Shoulder vs. One Shoulder

    Posted by: Sienna Orlando

    February
    1
    2012

    Out with the old and in with new . . . so goes the world of fashion.
     
    The past few years have brought a lot of attention to the shoulders, first with the one-shouldered craze, and more recently with the open, "cold shoulder" look. Take a peek at some of these recent styles, reflect, and be sure to vote for your favorite trend in the comments!
     
     
     
     
     
     
    It's time to give YOUR opinion on the matter. Who beats who? The One Shoulder or the Cold Shoulder?  

  • Best of Pre-Fall 2012

    Posted by: Cara Fox-Galassi

    January
    25
    2012

     
    Okay, so if you didn't know, we just finished the pre-fall season for 2012. Below I  highlighted my 10 favorite collections from the pre-fall season, in no particular order. You can agree with me or not, it's okay, it's what make the world turn, you know? You can always comment with your thoughts (wink wink, nudge nudge). 
     




     


     

     



     
    *So Chanel would totally make this list (it was one of my fav shows) but we already did a blog on it. So, don't freak out, k?

  • Prada Presents: Il Palazzo. A Palace of Role Play

    Posted by: Cara Fox-Galassi

    January
    23
    2012

     
    I know we normally talk about exclusively women clothes here at Lulu's, but Miuccia Prada's AW 2012 Menswear show was too good to pass up. Plus it allows me to report on menswear, which I love almost as much as womenswear. Almost. 
     
     
    Prada exclaimed from backstage that this show was "A parody of male power." She made sure nothing was as it appeared. The formal clothes were cut from denim, what appeared to be mohair was really cotton. The baroque patterns on the pieces are composed of football helmets or Native American headdresses. Each look more impressive than the next.

     
    The piece de resistance came at the end of the show, when Miuccia paraded out actors. And not your Channing Tatum, chiseled abs type. No she brought out the strong brooding types. The award winning types (No offense, Channing, but, you know). From Emile Hirsch, to Jamie Bell, to Willem Dafoe, each played their part as the walked down the runway. 
     
     
     

    Tim Blank, of Style.com, described it best:
     
    "If you accept that actors play archetypes, then each of them represented a particular kind of man. It wasn't only the accompanying soundtrack of Michael Nyman's music from The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover that cued Tim Roth as a gangster or Adrien Brody as a dandy."
     
    Did yout enjoy this runway show as much as I did? Or are you like "eh" about menswear. Let me know! xoxo

  • Louis Vuitton's (Wo)Man Made Menagerie

    Posted by: Annie Roos

    January
    23
    2012

     
    Pets in your purse: out. Pets made out of purses, wait.... what?!
     
     
    Billie Achilleos, "versatile artist & maker of things" (as stated on her blog), was commissioned by Louis Vuitton to create these adorable little critters out of their designer purses, wallets, and accessories to celebrate the fashion house's 100 year anniversary. The collection, named Maroquinaris Zoologicae, is set to kick off a world tour this year, so be on the lookout for a flock of purse birds cruising by your window.
     
     
    (Images courtesy of Billie Achilleos via Trendland)

  • Marissa Rizzuto of Fashion Bootcamp 101

    Posted by: Cara Fox-Galassi

    January
    20
    2012

     
     
    Meet Marissa Rizzuto, the creator and author of Fashion Bootcamp 101. FBC 101 offers products and services for teens to learn about the fashion industry. They offer everything from real hands-on fashion classes to fashion parties for tweens. Prior to FBC 101, Rizzutto has established herself as a freelance fashion stylist within the industry. She has worked on many freelance projects with everyone from NBC 10! Show, Seventeen, Noggin, to AOL. Lulu*s has partnered up with FBC 101 to help teens get into the fashion community. Check out Rizzutto's appearance on San Antonio Living below!
     

    Want to know more about Fashion Bootcamp and Marissa Rizzuto? Check out her website here. 

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  • Moxy Creative House

    Posted by: Annie Roos

    January
    16
    2012

     
    Behold the awesomeness of minimalism! I wish I could tell you more about Moxy Creative House, but, in the spirit of minimalism (and their site being under construction, to be honest), let's just ogle their awesome series of posters depicting iconic fashions (Dress the Part), eyewear (Framework), and beverages (Mixed Reviews) from movies and music (Ensemble). Very cool.
     
     

     






     
     



     
     
     



     
     
     


     
    Prints are available to purchase here, plus there's even more to browse just for the fun of it. Also, this interview with James-Alexander Mathers provides a little insight into the "Ensemble" project.
     
    (Images courtesy of EveryGuyed & Moxy Creative Project)

     

  • Heather Mark for Elle France

    Posted by: Cara Fox-Galassi

    January
    16
    2012

     
    Heather Marks gives the happiest place on earth some fashion edge, with her shoot Fashion Parade for Elle France. Heather hangs with Disney celebs both old and new, from Mickey to the stars of The Incredibles. Shot by David Burton with styling by Elissa Cannelle Castelbou, you can see Heather rocks designers like Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney and more! Check out this amazing editorial bellow. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    xoxo
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