Showing posts with label eye-candy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eye-candy. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

J.Crew Eye Candy

I occasionally check out www.jcrew.com just to window shop the new items. The accessories in the fall preview section are especially eye-catching this season.


L to R: Italian Calfskin Jamie bag ($495), Spectator Mary Jane peep-toe heels ($228) & Crystal Spangle cuff bracelet ($150).

Juliet patent-leather midheels ($198) & two-toned shoes (price not available).
Satin fleur clutch ($98) & Lulu leather peep toes ($198).
The exorbitant prices should explain why I only window shop J.Crew and never buy anything.

Sorry for the tiny pictures. We've used up our photobucket bandwidth for the month and I'm too frugal to pay for an upgrade. Any suggestions on a better, free photo hosting site, fellow bloggers?

CL

Sunday, March 2, 2008

When Hipters and Preps Collide

That's right, menswear designer brand Band of Outsiders has somehow figured out how to mesh the contrasting preppy and hipster styles. The brand's emphasis on suits and button-up shirts, the prices (expect to pay $250+ for a shirt), and nautical-themed collection viewing makes it preppy. Pairing the suits ironically with top-siders, the quirky photo shoots (see images below), a blog-format website, and being friends with Jason Schwartzman makes it hipster-friendly.

If a menswear line can bring together hipsters and preps, then surely world peace can't be that implausible.




CL

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Ephemera

Marion Cotillard, Best Actress, in Chanel Haute Couture.

The other half of AsianCajun returns! I have to say that I doubt this half was missed as the more consistent half is an excellent blogger. Thank you, Cath (sorry you had to pick up the slack)! Cath is a diligent and steadfast blogger. Even when sick she photoshops and artfully arranges recent purchases for appealing shots for you, dear Asiancajun reader.
In case you were wondering, I've been in excellent health and blame my lack of blogging on mild depression over my constant obsession in politics and burning out during my 8 hours a day on my Mac at work. Lame, I know.
Well, I'm here to put things to right (and give Cath a rest seeing as she is sick again, poor thing- all that extra blogging time she was putting in...). I figured I would jump back in with something soothing and easy on the eyes... Bafta red carpet photos! (We can delve into ongoing fashion weeks next entry, non?)

I think Marion Cotillard (see above photo) is incredible in "La Vie en Rose" as Edith Piaf. I'm slightly baffled by the cape-like white thing (tacked on with what looks like epaulets???), but I think it is a perfect confection of "Ephemera."

Wei Tang, in Jason Wu and Bulgari jewelry.

I have yet to see "Lust Caution," but I think Wei looks classically beautiful in this gown... not too trendy or trying-too-hard-to-be-sexy/sultry (like those other equally gorgeous ladies who, unfortunately, insist on constantly model-pouting in revealing dresses... kind of prosaic, I think).

Great Minds think...the same thing about Dior...
Eva Green, in Dior.

Sienna Miller, in Dior.

Handsome eye-candy below. I happen to just think these fine fellas are extremely talented and loved them in "There Will Be Blood" and "Last King of Scotland" respectively. Also, they both possess gorgeous blue eyes and Irish and Scottish brogues. Unfortunately both also possess lovely, poised wives. Le sigh...
Daniel Day-Lewis, Best Actor, with wife Rebecca Miller.

James McAvoy


photos courtesy of style.com



LL