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I haven't blogged about fashion in a long while... and I'm trying to make this a Joe-Lamour-Art-Related blog only, but I think this is okay since I'm planning on making this necklace here:

Does Resort simply mean casual? (How awesome is this model's expression. She's wondering why she's wearing a teapot as a skirt.)

I love fashion blog The Sunday Best. I can't find any information about the blogger, but I from what I can discern he is funny and Canadian. His blog covers everything from what he's wearing that day to flavorful commentary (like about Isaac Misrahi's 2009 Resort Collection) to even a comic (about fashion, but still a comic- it looks very Monty Python to me). So you should check it out.

I'm watching Charade right now and the clothes in it are absolutely magical.




All of Audrey's clothes are by Givenchy. I'd give anything to dress like this every day.

So I decided that for Halloween I was going to be none other than Steve Urkel, dork extrordinaire from everyone's favorite TGIF show, Family Matters. Really, I loved it, none of that Step by Step crap. So anyway... in looking for the items that he wears, I find that many of them are at this very instant, in vogue. Like... literally. Everything!

Don't believe me? I'll prove it:

From head to toe:

• Oversized glasses: Below, Kelis in a tortise-shell pair.
  
  
• Varsity Cardigan: $169.00 from Rugby.com
  
  
• Suspenders: $195.00 (Really?) from Ralph Lauren (oh, that's why) Online.
• Striped Polo (or Lumberjack Shirts, as he was prone to wear- check here and here): $160.00 from Saks
  
  
  
• High Waisted Pants:
  
  
• Showing your Socks: from the Thom Browne Spring show.
  
  
• Wingtipped Loafers (Gucci, $476.00 on Bluefly.com)

So, in conclusion: Steve Urkel was not actually a dork, but an awkward fashionista way ahead of his time.

Me: I'm thinking of buying a Vivienne Westwood shirt
Carin: a mens top?

Really, people? Am I that gay now that it's not hard to believe I'd wear women's clothing? Although, that dress does look pretty nice on Hong up there...

[Picture from Bryanboy]

I have a really frequent habit of getting blogmatized. It's a little better than being dickmatized, but it burns a lot less calories. I've been reading the blog of one Leonidas. Says he,

"I'm 24, from Athens, Greece, currently living in London, UK. I'm interested in intimacy, (male) nudity, sexuality and personal spaces. I only work with film, colour. I also use my sx-70 polaroid a lot."

Anyhow, I find peoples' lives astounding and intruiging (especially other artists and actors), and I've been reading his blog "cover to cover" as it were.

I really dig his photography. And I want to make a shirt like the one above. I'll save my discussions about my fashion aspirations for a future post.

Very versatile sheer t-shirt from American Apparel. I wouldn't just wear it alone like bachelor number one up there (at least until I get some 6 pack abs), but I think it would be great for layering or wearing under a cardigan. I'm definitely getting one of these, but I cant decide on which color.

I'll probably end up getting all of them, because I am ridiculous.

I've decided to do this when I feel I'm wearing a cute outfit. That is all.

I have been seeing this cover all over fashion blogs recently and every time I have to pause, cause I just love it so. From Pop Magazine - which can get Agyness Deyn and Naomi Campbell to model for them, but can't hire a web designer to make a website past their myspace page (!?!)- September 2008. My first issue as art director comes out soon, so I have my eyes open extra extra wide.

I bought a bowtie! A real, tie it yourself one too. It's a terrible picture for actually SEEING the bowtie.... I think I need to locate a place in my house that actually supports light, my bedroom is on the bottom floor, and light is sparse. Maybe one day I'll take a picture in the brilliance of day when I wear it out.

I'm definitely wearing it in November, My friend Carly and I are going to go see the Washington National Opera's production of Carmen at the Kennedy Center. Denyce Graves is starring. Apparently she happens to be one of the best opera singers on earth. Awesome.

I have no idea how Fred Astaire found a bowtie for guys with necks as big as his waist, But I want to try this sometime... It most likely would have to be that exact outfit in order to not look ridiculous.

These sneakers will be mine... They must be. Sneaky Steve Rodeo Shoe from Urban Outfitters. Payday cannot come soon enough...


UPDATE: There are also these contenders... from Double Identity, a London based streetwear line. Available at Seven NY. I'm going to buy one of these come payday. Which one should I buy?
Leave your opinions in the comments section.

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Another pair of Double Identity Sneakers. I'm in hi-top heaven. Also from Seven NY.

I really want these shoes. Really badly.
$65.00 from Zuriick.

I really want to make a spell check t-shirt. I'm unsure of what misspelled (is "misspelled" misspelled?) word to use. In any event, it would be an opportunity to use times new roman in a good way. How about that. Gonna think about what word to use for a little while.

Hopefully, sometime this summer I'll be going to the beach. I've been looking at some trunks lately, and I'm using this blog to think out loud about a couple of trunks I'm thinking about getting:


Smooth Company Classico Shorts in White, $75, from Revolve Clothing


Trovata Linen Boardshorts in White, $132, from Revolve Clothing


Penguin Solid Boardshorts in Ballad Blue, $59, from Revolve Clothing


Fred Perry Swimshort, $58, from Gargyle.

In other news, ther are always these Juicy Couture shorts...

Hot, no?

no.

I'm loving this t-shirt by Design By Humans.

I haven't blogged in what seems like forever. I promise I will blog a lot more from now on! Hopefully, it'll be interesting enough to keep your attention!

So, when I first got my ultra glamorous job as a graphic designer (ha), my mother bought me a bag to use to cart my wares back and forth to work. That was two years ago. Now its pretty much fallen apart, sadly... so now I have to find a new bag. Here are a couple bags that have caught my eye in the past couple of weeks. Which one melds stylish youthfulness with masculine sophistication the most?




1. Padded laptop/Briefcase
from Fitson (http://www.filson.com/)
I'm really digging this bag. This bag has evolved from a family of extra-durable apparel and clothing that dates from 1897. Real manly stuff. Maybe a guy who wears old spice and backpacks on the weekend will ask me where I got my bag. Love and Marriage will ensue.
$285.00





2. Lacoste Duffle Bag
from Saks Fifth Avenue (http://www.saksfifthavenue.com)
I've been eyeing these for a really long time now. It looks like the perfect size for a weekend trip to New York, an stylish piece of luggage for overnight business trip, or a holiday visit with the family. Yet, this seems a little too casual to bring to a meeting. I'm trying to seem be more mature. Still, can't you see me glamourously exiting the Hampton Jitney in early June with this bag?
$190.00



3. Fossil Jackson Leather Messenger Bag
from Macy's (www.macys.com)
Four words: stylish, classic, simple... shiny? What else do I need? Unfortunately, I need more than one pocket for all the crap I lug around. Don't want to fish around for what I need. Am I right bag ladies?
$158.00



4. Kenneth Cole Single Gusset Expandable Messenger/Computer Case
from Macy's (www.macys.com)
I think I may have found the one! This lovely tote does double duty as an everyday messenger and smart computer brief. Sleek and stylish, the expandable main compartment holds a full-featured organizer and padded laptop pocket for my future computer, however that may come to me. At least I can save more with how affordable this is!
$99.00

More on my fashion tribulations later this week!