Future D.I.Y. Projects?

I love trying to make things inspired by stuff on the runways; especially the shoes. Here are some I'm looking forward to trying.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2010
These are amazing! Steampunk shoes, even if I don't like steam punk all that much these shoes are pretty cool. I'm thinking that I could just spraypainting a cheap pair of booties bronze. Then find metal pieces from the hardwar store, spray paint them gold and attach to the heel of the shoe. Probably very difficult but also probably worth it in the end.

Louis Vuitton Spring 2010
These look like sandals that have everythiing from the $1 section of CVS attached to them. But they look so pretty! And come on, nail polish bottles on your feet are pretty cool. And this would be a much easier project, just get some cheap sandals, nail polish, paint for the shoes, some rabbits feet and you're good to go!

Alexander McQueen Spring 2010
I kind of love this skirt, not to mention it would be incredibly easy to make yourself. It reminds me of the big strips of rubber in the car wash and also like those paper lanterns you make when you're in elementary school.

Sadly enough I had to turn the search on google onto strict and still go through 3 pages before finding a picture that didn't feature scantily clad girls washing cars.

I'm right about that though right? I'm very excited about making the shoes, hopefully I'll find some free time at some point.

My Favorite Paris Collection

Was by far the Victor and Rolf spring 2010 show. It involved two of my favorite things, lots and lots of tulle and completely unwearable and a complete fantasy.
Some of my favorite outfits (pretty much all of them)



Slightly incongruous to the rest of the pieces but you really have to break up the tulle a little bit. Plus the color and draping is gorgeous.

I love how they played around with the tulle to make such interesting shapes.

I love love this look (minus the pants). I'm definitely putting this on my attempt to make list.

Again I love the pattern they made with the tulle, and the pinks are super pretty.

Giant armadillo dress! Could really only be topped by a...

Hot pink swiss cheese dress! I love the illusions of the dress, it looks like she has no legs. The cut outs are just amazing!

My absolute favorite dress! The optical illusion is unbelievable. My goal for the next year is to make my own interpretation of the dress.

The hips? I love love love them. I always like that shape and made with tulle just makes the whole thing better.

This dress is insane! I love how her hand sticks out of the skirt. It's such a unique and amazing shape as well.

And of course the shoes are gorgeous. I'm obsesses with sandal boots lately, and these are just exquisite.

More Shoes and Bloomers!

Some more amazing shoes from Milan:

From the Gucci show. I don't know why I have a sudden fascination with completely impractical boots. But these are so amazing. Even if they wouldn't actually keep your legs warm which is what boots are really supposed to be good for.

From the Pollini show. I love these. I think it's the combination of the plaid and the bows. So cute.

And now some more bloomers!

From the Moschino show. Love. Honestly I am only wearing bloomers this spring.

Iceberg

Iceberg, designed by Paulo Germani, produced a collection inspired by Mickey Mouse! In Milan! Not London where most of the crazy shows (catepillar tunnel dress...) are put on. I personally loved it. The clothes that didn't feature the mouse were completely wearable and amazing too.

I love that someone finally did this. The shoulders that are on trend right now do look completely like Mickey's ears, so why not put the top of his head as the bodice for a dress?

I love the Mickey heads covering her nipples in the sheer shirt. It's a great contradiction between the innocence of the cartoon character and the naughtiness of a sheer shirt. Plus the skirt is beautiful.

It's like the hidden Mickey game you play on the Walt Disney website. Can you find it here? (hint, it's on the hotpants)

This was the first of the non-Mickey looks that I loved. Its a perfect girly suit, and I love the detailing around the waist.

This dress just looks like a lot of fun to wear. The fabric's great and I love the shape of the sleeve.

I'm in love with this coat. I think after you have a leopard print coat the next thing you need is a neon pink satin full skirted trench coat. It goes with anything really. I mean, neon pink is totally the next neutral.

I Need These Shoes

All From the Versace Spring 2010 Show
Or maybe these ones:

Nevermind, these ones are insane! Love love love:

And of course I'd need a dress to wear with the shoes.

Loving Versace right now.

Wishful Thinking Trends

One of the most fun shows every season is the Agatha Ruiz de la Prada show. She always has the most creative and out there clothes. I don't think you could actually wear them, but I totally would. Especially this one.

It has one of those tunnels you would crawl through as a child attached to it! Wouldn't it be great if all clothes could have toys attached? You would never be bored!

More Fanny Packs!

The D&G show in Milan featured even more fanny packs. I'm pretty sure that means they are definitely a trend for spring. They were also the only part of the show I liked, I'm really not a big fan of entire denim outfits...


But really what is the point of a fanny pack if you're going to carry it? You might as well just use a regular purse.