Fall 2012 Trends

I know I said that I would not be one of those bloggers that just pics of myself in the latest trends and feed into my own narcissism but...I also mentioned that this trend go round would be an exception because the new trends are absolute favourites of mine! Typically I do not like trends because many are simply not me, and I refuse to dress in a trend that does not go with my persona, I do change my style however there is a constant pattern of personalising and throw ins etc. I actually can't stand bloggers that are in a different trend every time one comes out and for the most part it gives them a blank persona because they just look like another fashionable girl/blogger.

High waist belts

Spikes!!!! On everything

Spikey jewellery along with a special find from NYCC 2012 a typical mix combo for me

Red hair to throw into the mix.

Combat boots

Another I enjoy about the current trends is their do-it yourself accessibility and they can be customised at home (:

Who I am and what this is.

                                              
 So that's me...my name is Bretagne-Alexandria. I love the colour blue and dressing my own way, if I like something AND it looks good on me I will wear it. I love blazers because I work in a customer service based area of IT and blazers give me such an upped professional look.

I am a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology(FIT) studying Fashion Merchandising and Management formerly a Fine Arts major. I am on the bollywood fusion dance team(MASTI) as well as a member of the Multicultural Association of South Asians Living in America(MASALA) and Anime Club. I am mentioning these things so that the reader can get a better sense of me and why I may have preferences towards certain things.

MASTI at one of our recent performances

I do love science a LOT!!!! (the chemical for love drawn on my arm)

Me cosplaying for NYCC 2012

  I love this hat it was made by a designer/blogger friend of mine Annie Z. aka Anikachu(google her you will get some awesome hits she super adorable.  

 I have to say love trends and observing fashion however I am typically not one of those bloggers that takes tons of pics of myself wearing an interesting trend or some random outfit I have thrown together that I will use to indulge my self absorbed narcissism. This trend go round may be the exception though. (: 

Back to more on me though, this is my bf Ace (: He is currently studying at CCNY as psychology major and biology minor and is going to be starting grad school at Baruch next fall. He has a simply formal way of dressing and spends more on clothes(mostly designer dress shirts) than I do on some outfits but he looks good all the more. He is never out of style simply because his style is so classic it does not go out of style (Button down dress shirt and black/dark wash jeans). 

So that is pretty much me I want to be more adamant about my interest in fashion in this blog as well as share as much of it as possible.

On to the future.

The post I shared previously was the video to my final project of the semester for my fashion visual presentation's class. However I want to continue this blog, as what it was originally a way to show fashion in all it's form and live up to the name Sekai. So from now on I guess I will have to start partially over with an intro and some acknowledgements of new trends etc. I can't wait to see where this goes. (:

Final Project Lookbook

Abbey Dawn and Iron Fist Lookbook. These two lines have similar looks that really go together and express the high end side of punk rock fashion. Made in aftereffects I hope you enjoy viewing it the song is by the artist Celldweller the song is Space and Time (Unshakeable VIP)

Blog Post # 9

2NE1 Can't Nobody(English Version). Promotes several lesser known and exclusive designers they are wearing the clothing clearly labeled in the video to show the designer the most noticeable one being Jeremy Scott the designer features 2NE1 in many of his print ads as well as video promotions for the brand.

Can't Nobody (English Version)^
Photo of Jeremy Scott and 2NE1 in Ad for his clothing line below

CL of 2NE1 wearing KTZ another designer promoted in their music video

Below is 2NE1 wearing and promoting Givency at a live performance of their song Can't Nobody

Blog Post #8

Luxe Rocks.
Bloomingdales' Aqua Luxe Rocks, jewel tones and rock textured clothing using sequin. The new fall trends that I adore making this a favourite as a lookbook.

Blog #7

The runway show I choose is from Vogue Russia I amy not follow fashion blogs but I do read international vogue magazines.This show intrigued me greatly because it is not simply a runway show with YSL,McQueen, or Chanel it is moving art as well. The models are dancing as part of a competition I have yet to see a runway show combine those high levels of art. The beauty of dance with the Mesopotamia of trends and predictions.

Blog Entry #4

http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/13/fashion-week-stargazing-day-7/

This article offers interesting insight to fashion week, it is not just about fashion and designers; stars as well are among the eye awed buyers. Chang brings forward not only the remarkable trends displayed in several runway shows during day 7 of New York fashion week, but the stars glancing in the audience at each show. From the shifting of what the celebrities' fashion according to current trends, to the latest designs by Lepore there is a beautiful transition from celeb talk about their preferences to the current trends on the runway. 

1. SILHOUETTE & DESIGN

Camilla Belle- red long-sleeved tunic dress with gold embroidery and plunging neckline

Edie Falco-turquoise and burgundy print cap-sleeved dress 

Stanley Tucci -  sharp in a pinstripe suit

Sarah Hyland-  peacock-blue strapless frock

2. DETAILS

Not many given

3. COLOUR

turquoise and burgundy print 

red with gold embroidery

pinstripe

peacock blue

4. FABRIC

Not described

5. CREATIVE 

Kimye- reference used towards the couple of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Entry #3

Ballet Flat Shoes. –New Trend Trickling Up

As I walk down the street and take the subway daily I see the same trend arise everywhere. Students to businesswomen have been donning these shoes, they range from cheetah print with spikes to classy black and sleek.  The trend has been gaining momentum with the recent product introduction of socks made specifically for these shoes that are made to either have a small amount of lace peeking through or to buffer the foot to sole friction caused by everyday walking.

Below are more examples from a catalog of ballet flats that incorporate a more recent trend as well, patterns and prints.

Snake Print Ballet Flats

                                                          Floral Print and Pattern Ballet Flats

From Paris, With Love

Recently some eye catching images have popped up in vogue Paris, originally I was itching to make a post on a Korean fashion moguel featured in Harper's Bazaar due to their eccentric look and fashionable ways. However after scourring the recent Vogue Paris I found some interesting pieces that coincide with the recent  pattern trend made popular again by LV and Kusama. There is also a unique necklace design I couldn't resist showing as well.

Marchesa lance premiere perfume 

Trésors baroques

Spiral Faberge Egg (translated to english)

Some treats fromVogue Russia

I love Vogue Russia's photo shoots and spreads they are the most interesting of the European Vogue issues in my opinion. From shoes to spectacular make up Vogue Russia has something interesting to see for everyone I always feel inspired and in awe after looking through the recent articles. Here are some recent interesting pic I snagged from them.

Old meets new Vogue Deutschland

Fashion doing full circles and going back to the past is always an interesting trend. These are some necklaces circa 1932 and the last one is a modern take on it by Chanel. Vogue Deutschland displayed recently the old and new Chanel designs.  

Noeud Collier - Knot Collar

Circa. 1932

Comète Necklace - Comet Necklace

Circa. 1932

"Etoile filante" Kette in 18-Karat Weißgold mit Diamanten. Der Stern kann abgenommen und als Brosche getragen werden- Shooting Star necklace in 18-carat white gold with diamonds. The star can be removed and worn as a brooch

Yayoi Kusuma

Her Louis Vuitton work part of their artist collaborations. Patterns are the new key item for Fall 2013.