Prada, Spring 2011

I am really into the stripey stuff that Prada presented for Spring 2010. The color palettes are perfect for me. The eyeshadow is not my favorite.

The shoes! Again, loving the stripes and colors! I could see these as being pretty versatile, but satin isn't particularly long-lasting or practical – cab shoes only.

Miscellaneous

Yep, paperclips. It's a stock photo. I prefer to buy the rubberized ones rather than the plain ones. I like colors, and stripes are an added bonus.

Yes! This looks like it would be a sexy movie. I don't know much about it, other than Laura Dern stars. She's not one of my favorites.

Anyway, I kept it because I particularly like the script used for the title, although the o's are kind of weird.

The Dead Kennedys

Ok, so this is a brake disc lock for a small motorcycle or scooter. Pretty sexy for a bike lock.

The model name is Abus Provogue 305 Luxus Gold

Metallic Fuschia Doc Martens

 

Hello!! What's not to love, right?

I guess I can now admit to having a thing for metallic leather.

Miscellaneous Babes

Cher at the 1978 Yves St. Laurent's Opium launch party, held on a yacht in the South Street seaport, New York.

A shot from Brian Duffy's 1973 Pirelli calendar.

Bianca Jagger, Andy Warhol, and Jerry Hall at Studio 54. Not sure who the other woman is. Late 70's. I think the dude in the background may be Fred Hughes, Warhol's business manager.

Anyway, what's the deal with Bianca Jagger and Jerry Hall hanging out?

Charlotte Rampling. I'm usually not a big fan of one-shouldered dresses, but this fabric is really beautiful.

Miscellaneous

This photo by Hauke Sandhaus is crazy! My dad has a car like this actually. It's a Jaguar XK140 (I think).

No info on this photo, other than it was shot in Oregon.

Arnaud de Rosnay (1946-1984)

Clock DVA

Album Covers

Silvetti, I Love You. Black Sun Records, Canada LP, 1980 (above and below)

I have no clue what it sounds like, but I like the 80's primary-colored graphics, and particularly appreciate the woman's leg dangling down on the back.

The Sound, Heyday. Korova Records, UK 7", 1980

P'O, Whilst Climbing Thieves Vie For Attention. Court Records, UK LP 1983

This is a relatively obscure Wire spin-off band, featuring Bruce Gilbert and Graham Lewis.

Wire, I am the Fly. Harvest Records, UK 7", 1978

Wire, Map Ref. 41ºN 93º. Harvest Records, UK 7", 1979

Miscellaneous

Cheeky shoes by Boxing Kitten

Washington Cemetery, Brooklyn, by Fred R. Conrad for the New York Times. 2010.

Dress by Annabelle by Anna McCraney. Shown at the Capsule Show, New York. September 2010.

Pagode. Illustration by Etienne Drian. Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1914.

Terry de Havilland

Terry de Havilland is a British shoe designer, known otherwise as a "rock & roll couturier", creating flashy shoes for the stage since the 70's (including looks for Elton John!) He has relaunched a ready-to-wear line earlier this year.

His shoes are a little crazy for me, but sometimes I need to see some crazy shit to feel pleased!

These are a little worn, but I would imagine that someone enjoyed wearing them a bit!

Milly, above and below

 

Lizzie, from the Couture line

Mod Fashion by FC Gundlach

F.C. Gundlach was Germany's most famous and prolific fashion photographer, from the 50's to the 80's. He built a huge body of work shooting for Brigitte (a bi-weekly German women's magazine started in 1953 and still around; I think the US equivalent would be something like Cosmopolitan – not Vogue).

Below is a collection some mod/pop art shots.

Nicole de la Marche, Paris 1967. This dress is perfect.

Mickey Belverger, Paris 1967. Dress by Christian Dior, chair by Airborne International.

Karin Mossberg on the Champs Elysées, Paris 1966. Clothing by Jean Patou.

Grace Coddington (US Vogue's current Creative Director), Hamburg 1967. From the editorial, “Pop Art-Fashion.” Clothing by Missoni.

Birgit Larssen and Ina Balke, Hamburg 1967. From the editorial, “Pop Art-Fashion”

Marc Jacobs Shoes

Again!! These are awesome. I saw them at Bergdorf in January, and then just forgot about them, so I'm sure they're not around anymore.

 

See the thing is, I have always wanted this style of shoe...like the ones on Joe Jackson's "Look Sharp." By the way, in real life he was wearing black shoes and white pants. The photo is a negative.

OK, so anyway, I want this style of shoes, and they sell them in all different colors at Trash & Vaudeville, but just not in my size!! They are all too big!!

Metallic red is super sexy though. I think they also came in both black and silver.