Fashion riot!

I refuse to be a victim, I refuse to be a victim, I refuse to be…

The fashion of shoes is changing a little slower than with clothes. Why do I say so? I’ve noticed that for the last several years the idea of a “sexy shoe” didn’t change so much. Of course, the models and the colors change every season, there are different styles, every designer is trying to promote his vision, but what’s widely spread and considered to be sexy and trendy is similar. Here’s what I’m talking about in my amateur sketch:

Look at these two ankle strap shoes. The accent of the “Now” one is on the ankle part, it lifts all the shoe up and looks sexier. I suppose the majority would prefer this one when they see both on the feet of a real person (without even realizing why). The reason is that in the last few years it was a huge trend all the ankle sandals, boots, and everything which is close to the ankle or on the front part of the foot. See these for instance:

Dior 2008 Fall RTW

John Galliano 2009 Fall RTW

Hermes 2010 Spring RTW

Sergio Rossi 2011 Spring RTW

Donna Karan 2012 Spring RTW

Of course, these are all very different, but if you look closer, you will realize that the accent in all of these shoes is on the ankle part or around it. The toe part is usually very minimal especially the last two years.

Now here’s my statement! I’ve decided to be against this! I found my old shoes with the thin straps on the top and a massive one on the toe part, they even have square toes and wide square heel which is not even straight, but becoming wider as it goes down – everything anti-fashion! I found the right outfit for them and I made a walk like that in Paris. Guess what! All the women were looking at my feet as if it was some new trend. I guess the most shocking was the duck toes. I followed the sight of a girl who first looked at my outfit, then followed down to the shoes and just when she thought it’s over and was about to look aside, she gazed at my shoes for a second time. I’m sure she was very curious where I bought them from… Anyway, I’m just trying to say that being stylish and interesting doesn’t always mean you need to have the newest fashion piece. It just means to be confident in yourself and to be brave enough to go against the rules from time to time.

 

 

Smile for a great week!

Neon lady / 霓虹小姐

God bless America!

Photo: Stefany

Flying skirts

The flying skirt has become a cult since Marilyn Monroe’s white dress was blown up by “the wind” in the 1955 movie The Seven Year Itch. What I’ve been told by boys is that a woman wearing a skirt which can be easily blown up is much sexier than a woman dressed up in lingerie, for example. I have no idea what’s so exciting about it as sometimes the view can be very disagreeable.

However, after Marilyn Monroe this sexy trick has been used a lot in movies and photography…

But what if you didn’t exactly plan it like that? What if it was an accident?

Yeah, I am writing all this because as a girl who loves dresses and skirts, I’ve been there many times and because I’ve learned of my mistakes, I’d like to share some essential rules with you.

Rule No. 1: If your name is Kate Middleton and you are going to meet some military personnel this day DO NOT wear a dress that can be easily blown up!

Rule No. 2: Watch the forecast! If they say it’s going to be very windy, don’t wear a flared skirt.

Rule No. 3: Avoid ventilation shafts! Very important, they are dangerous, seriously.

Rule No. 4: If you’ve seen one of those, make sure you hold your skirt/dress on time and at the right places.

Rule No. 5: Forget about the combination “Easy flying dress/skirt + strings”

Rule No. 6: Work on the colors. If your underwear has the same color or pattern like the skirt it is less possible that someone will notice when the wind blows the situation up.

Rule No. 7: Accidents happen, so just in case, make some exercises for a firm bottom