Celebrity Fashion...Wednesday? 07.13.11 -- Bottoni

Good morning lovelies, I know this is out of routine, but do to my recent absence I felt I should post this today.

Photo credit goes to www3.images.coolspotters.com

I fell in love with Hilary Duff's breezy, yet chic look while in Santa Monica this past week. It is interesting to watch Disney Stars grow and evolve in to their own identity behind the mickey ears, such as Hilary Duff has done so beautifully. Originally rocking the set of Lizzy McGuire, Hilary Duff is now rocking an effortlessly cool white lace top, teal shorts, nude pumps, and vintage Gucci bag. The combination is still kept crisp and put together with her half up, half down hair, aviators, and chandelier earrings. What I really  love about this outfit is its "sweetness." At first glance Hilary looks quite innocent, especially in comparison with her friend on her left. Her look may seem less harsh, but it is not merely "sweet." Her four inch Loubotin platforms definitely add an edge along with the short sleeve The Kooples top and aqua Wildfox shorts.

Where in the World is Waldo....Bottoni and Beoteuneul?

Hello everyone, I just wanted to make this quick post to ensure you that Morgan and I have not fallen off the face of the Earth and our recent absence was only temporary. We will definitely be getting back in to our routine soon. Although it's summer break from all our classes we both have been busy with a summer Chinese class and swim league. Not to fear, we both have missed posting and are making some plans to introduce some new, great ideas to our blog.

-- Bottoni

The Evolution of Swim Suits

An interesting fact about me is I am a year-round competitive swimmer. I belong to three different teams, F.A.S.T. during the summer season, B.A.S.S. during the remaining months, and my local high school's Varsity swim team. Today I have one of the summer's weekly regular season swim meet which inspired this post.

Swim wear has greatly evolved over time especially the swim suits and garments women have worn. Prior to the recent era, it was seen as "indecent" for women to leave the amount of skin exposed by today's popular bikini style swim suits. In some countries today it is still seem risque and women are forced to cover up when swiping or are all together forbidden from the activity. Let's focus on the history of women's swim wear in the U.S.A.

Photo credit to http://4.bp.blogspot.com

When it was becoming more popular for women to swim for recreational purposes the "Princess" cut was designed. In the 1880's the design included connecting trousers and a blouse. A knee-length skirt was also included to cover the waist, thighs, and knees and maintain modesty. (Hsueh). I am definitely glad these suits are no longer required. I doubt anyone would be able to stay afloat!


The idea of swimming and fashionable swim suits however really boomed in the nineteenth century where most of the changes occurred.

In 1909 Annette Kellerman, an Australian tourist, was arrested for indecency in a one piece bathing suit while swimming in the United States. Her style did not go unnoticed and from then on the style for women became to wear less heavy clothing while swimming. Ideas of aprons and tunics were used to cover up but swim wear eventually developed in to shorter and tighter fabrics.

Click to see the popular swim suit fashions of each decade!

06.21.11 버튼을 -- Youtube Shoutouts!

As a beauty guru on youtube, I quite obviously spend most of my time on my youtube account checking through my comments, messages, requests, etc. and while I'm at it I search through my many subscriptions as well. Today, I just wanted to give some shout outs to a few of the lovely fashion gurus that I watch and love for inspiration. So if you want to see some of the internet ladies that inspire me, click read more!

Project Runway!

Photo credit to loggingprojectrunway.blogspot.com

I absolutely adore the show Project Runway with Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Tim Gunn, and various designers. They are having a marathon today :) For those of you who do not know, Project Runway is a television series where designers compete for a spot at Bryant Park and 100,000 dollars to start their line as well as numerous other prizes. Each week the designers are faces with a challenge, for example, some have had to create looks for celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, out of flowers, from grocery store materials, and using products from a candy store. One designer is "out" and the rest are "in" similar to the world of fashion. "One day you're in and the next you're out" - Heidi Klum

This show is a really great source of inspiration and in my opinion a great way for someone with a love of fashion and design like myself to spend her Monday :)

Many designers from the show have gone on to become successful designers and have their own television series including two of my personal favorites, Christian Siriano and Santino Rice.

What season is your favorite?

- Bottoni

06.19.11 Bottoni -- Sunday's Trend Report

First off i'd like to wish everyone a Happy Father's Day! Maybe your dad can help you tell us what your favorite trend is because today is a Sunday Trend Report! :)

One of the newest trends that designers are producing is clothing with a new twist. Many designers including Emilio Pucci, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Dior are including pieces that have used crochet and macrame tehniques.
All picture credit goes to fashionrising.com :)

Gucci Macrame Dress

Emilio Pucci Crochet Maxi Dress

With the heat of the summer there was no question that these looks would be a success and inspire mainstream clothing lines. But what is macrame? What is crochet?

Macrame and crochet are intricate details made with materials such as knots of rope, leather, yarn, or twine in instances of macrame fashion and loops of yarn in crocheted pieces. 

Click for ways to tie in crochet and macrame pieces to your wardrobe this summer!

06.19.11 버튼을 -- Sunday's Trend Report

image via savvyspice.blogspot.com

The hot weather is rolling in and new trends are coming with it. One of the huge trends this Summer is Color-Blocking which is a really fun way to express yourself and dress colorfully. Color-blocking is the idea of pairing multiple single-colored pieces together to get a cool, outgoing, colorful outfit! To wear this trend right and avoid looking like you hopped out of a Skittles bag, you can start off small and work your way up to color-blocking your entire outfit.
Easy ways to try out this trend to start with are wearing one color-blocked piece like shoes, a skirt, or a shirt and pairing it with other simple monochromatic items. For example:

image via coolspotters.com

You could wear this simple colorblock dress (Sparkle & Fade Colorblock Dress) from Urban Outfitters with nude heels and simple jewelry to avoid being too mixed match, if that's what you'd prefer. But if you want to try the trend all out, I definitely recommend, you'll stand out and feel happy and fun in your stylish colorblocked outfit!

-- 버튼을