Christian Dior Spring 2009 Haute Couture
January 31, 2009 — 1:17 pm
I was never a big fan of John Galliano, I think his over-the-top style is cool but just not right for ready-to-wear collections. THAT is true, because Mr. Galliano’s place is here: Haute Couture.
Haute Couture is that Masterpieces collection (notice how I spell Masterpiece with capital M.) that worth more than your life (just kidding.)
For me, watching Haute Couture show is like a very cultural person going to a highly cultural theater play. Or like someone who likes classical music, going to see a piano concert. I never liked theater nor piano concerts , though. Anyway, let’s do the business and check out John Galliano’s creations for Christian Dior Spring 2009 Haute Couture.
Click here for the complete collection.
When I was checking out this collection I couldn’t help but notice one thing: THE HAT! look.at.that.
I saw them before. That’s because I took Art History Through The 19th Century last semester and that hat right there, I saw them in Baroque era! Especially the Dutch Baroque era.
It’s from the Archers of The St. Hadrian, a painting by Frans Hals. I seldom use this word but: MAGNIFICENT!
Image via Lanecc.edu.Notice the hat?
The other thing you might notice is the color palette. I see the similar blue. It’s like a powder blue. And also white. I then youtubed the video and Mr. Galliano said something like this: “…Other inspirations were the Flemish and Dutch artists from Vermeer for the colors …”
See? I was right on! Vermeer was a very famous painter from Baroque era. I always knew I could get very much knowledge from Art History classes!
Haute Couture is not the outfit that you see people usually wearing, when they grab some groceries. Haute Couture is only for THE event. For those of you who have enough money to afford coutures, I picked one outfit for you that might be the most wearable one:
Image via Style.com.
One thing, for you bitches out there who think about majoring in fashion. Fashion is not about tank-tops or mini skirts. Fashion is about wearable art! Don’t think like: “Ooh.. I love shopping, I wanna be a fashion designer.”
P.S. I hate saying this but.. Floral print is still in. It is so happened that my pet just got a hat yesterday, from a mystery box, that looks like the Dior one:
Quote of The Day
January 25, 2009 — 2:45 am
“Don’t these bitches know I’m way better than them?” – Christian Siriano (The winner of Project Runway umm.. 4 I guess? and a very fierceeee person).
I heart Christian since he’s still on the show. He’s the one that will say to your face: “you’re fat” instead of candy-coat what’s in his mind.
(Image via BravoTv.)P.S. He’s a Scorpio too! We, Scorpios, know how to WERK it! And we’re fierce, baby! 
I Feel Ashamed..
January 22, 2009 — 8:38 pm
I am the only one who hasn’t blogged about Michelle Obama’s wearing Jason Wu; as a fashion-hybrid blog, I feel ashamed. Everyone has already blogged about it!
Well, Michelle Obama has really made her mark to the fashion world. I am very glad she didn’t choose Oscar de la Renta for her gown for the Inaugural thing (I don’t follow politics that much). Had she chose Oscar, she would look fantabulous but ’safe’. Instead, she chose this Taiwan-American (Asian represent!!!) NEW designer (less than 3 years working in the field):
Jason Wu.
If you don’t know about this, I’ll tell you. My surname is actually ‘Wu’ too in the real origin. But it has been assimilated (blabla) with many cultures that’s why my name is Harry Go instead of Harry Wu. So.. once again REPRESENT!
This is the gown that stopped the traffic:
Jason Wu’s dress on the left and Isabel Toledo’s design on the right (Image via Getty Images).
Look at that greenish yello outfit she’s wearing above! While the color might be a little bit off, but the style is right there!
I put faith in this lady, I think she’s gonna fit perfectly nice in the tent of New York Fashion Week (front row). But if they plan to invite her (which they did!), they have to make sure the front row seats are also available for her security guards.
Go Michelle! Oh and, Go Barack, too!
PRF 101 – Introduction to Perfume
January 14, 2009 — 10:43 pm
I talked with a pal (Siska) about perfume last time and I just realized how little my knowledge is, when it comes to perfumery. That’s why I googled a lot and I think it’s quite important for all of us to know about perfume.
PRF 101 – Introduction to Perfume
The fact:
To talk perfume it is almost a necessity to go to the source of the perfume industry, France. The French didn’t discover perfumes (the Egyptians did) but the French turned perfume into an industry and they turned perfume making into a science.
The most important discovery made by the French perfumers was a way to overcome the fact that every scent will, over time, fade and the corresponding fact that some scents fade faster than others. The French answer to this was layered fragrances — three layers, to be exact. In the perfume industry these layers are called notes: there is a top note that consists of the most volatile scent that will last for only a few hours (perhaps, to get you through your morning break), a middle note made of a less volatile scent that will last you until you’re ready to punch out at the end of the work day and the base note that will follow you into your shower or tub just before bed (Kissmegoodnight.com).
How to properly use perfume:
After finding a scent you’re happy with, the best application method should be taken into consideration. One shouldn’t be obvious, but slight about it. Someone walking past is not supposed to get a blast of the delightful aroma, or be overtaken by them. The most common areas to apply fragrance is the neckline and wrist pulse points.
Spraying the perfume in the air and stepping through it is another way to be subtle about your fragrance, while getting your entire body. Put a splash of an attractive scent around the bodice for a different effect and arousing at the same time. Spraying certain perfumes in your hair is a good idea because the sweat and natural body scent doesn’t interfere with the genuine smell.
Shampoos, lotions, and powders with their own unique odor shouldn’t be mixed with your fragrance, something a wearer definitely should know. The merchandise should all be used with unscented items or the same scented product. Be cautious, as procedures should never be ignored, the scent should be alluring yet not too strong (Perfumeinfo.com).
This is the fun stuffs below. You don’t have to read much. Fourteen ways to use perfume (other than the one explained above):
1. Spray cologne on damp towel-dried hair before combing.
2. Dab a few drops of perfume on light bulbs. The heat will diffuse fragrance when light is on.
3. Saturate cotton balls with scent, let dry, tuck in pillowcases.
4. Spray cologne on underside of wooden book shelves. Wood holds scent.
5. Store scented soap, unwrapped, in lingerie drawer.
6. Spray panty-hose from waist to knees
7. Dab cologne on a sheet of plain-bond paper, let dry, keep it in your attaché case under business paper.
8. Pick up comers of rug and carpets; spray underside with cologne.
9. Saturate lace hankie and tuck in comer of your purse.
10. Put all your empty perfume bottles and stoppers in bureau drawers. Throw out only when all traces of fragrance are gone.
11. Dab perfume on radiator vents.
12. Put perfume on petals of artificial flowers.
13. Spray fabric-covered hangers in clothes closet.
14. Spritz perfume on your bra before putting it on in the morning (Angelfire.com).
Good luck finding the correct scent! 
Prada Infusion D’homme. Image via Frillr.