Well, since you asked-Yes, I DO know what the Prorsum in Burberry Prorsum means

Every wonder what exactly the Prorsum from Burberry means? Or what black and white checks are called Houndstooth?

Well fear no more…I have the answers to these and many more fashion mysteries that has plagued the masses for years.

1. What does the Prorsum in Burberry Prorsum stand for?

The Prorsum in Burberry Prorsum is latin and means forward. Burberry Forward.

2. Is Pony Hair leather made from real ponies?

No. Pony hair leather is not made from real pony hair. It is unshaved cow and/or calf leather.

3. How do you pronounce ASOS?

A-sauce.

4. Why only two seasons in fashion?

Because it takes approximately 6 months for a designer to complete a collection.

5. Who is the Barney in Barneys of New York?

Barney Pressman. He pawned his wife’s engagement ring and used the money to open his first store.

6. Why do Louboutin’s have red soles?

Red sole shoes aren’t new or unique, but Christian Louboutin was inspired in 1992 by an employee painting her nails Chanel red.

7. Why is houndstooth called houndstooth?

Houndstooth, a Scottish print, was based on the the uneven shape of hound dogs' teeth.

8. What is the “sample” size in fashion?

A size 2 in clothing and a size 40 in shoes.

9. Does Alexander Wang perm his hair?

Nope. All those gorgeous curls are his.

10. What does BCBG stand for?

BCBG is an acronym for the French phrase, "Bon chic, bon genre," meaning "good style, good attitude."

11. Do celebrities get to keep all the clothes they wear?

One of a kind pieces are required to be returned so they can borrowed for other events. But most celebrities are gifted with clothing in hopes they will be photographed in them-garnering the designer free advertising.

12. Are celebrities paid to wear certain items?

For red carpet events, some celebrities are approached and offered major cha CHING to wear a high end designer item. Rumor has it that Gwyneth Paltrow was offered $500K to sport Louis Vuitton jewels for the 2011 Oscars.

13. How much does the average fashion show cost?

Between $80,000 and $200,000.

14. Why are the buttons on different sides, on guys' and girls' shirts?

It's an old tradition that began when fancy women used to get dressed with the help of a maid, but men didn't.

15. Do designers pay celebrities to sit front row?

Yes they do. Stars like Rihanna or Beyoncé can charge a whopping  up to $95,000 for their front-row seats.

16. Who cuts Anne Wintour’s hair?

She has her hair professionally styled every morning by hairdresser Charlie Chan.

Tempting Thursday-Burberry Prorsum 2012

Nothing scrams BURBERRY like their phenomenal trenches. Here are a few that have me screaming, “MINE!” come this fall.

 

SILK BLEND TRENCH COAT $3,995.00

 

CROPPED COTTON PARKA $1,995.00

 

LATTICED SLEEVE LINEN PARKA $6,000.00

 

BEAD DETAIL TRENCH COAT $3,995.00

Tempting Tuesday-2012 Spring Fashion Ads-Part one

 

Burberry

Bottega

 

Christian Dior

 

Chanel

 

Dolce & Gabbana

 

 
Fendi

 

Louis Vuitton

 

Jean Paul Gaulter

 

 

Gucci

 

Max Mara

Singing in the rain…

Actually, I’m more likely to be splashing in the puddles making a huge mess. But with this years stylish rain attire, I’ll be a fabulously dressed mess.

 

 

 

Aquascutum ltd Trench, 396 GBP, Kate Spade platform boot, $125, BCBG Max Azria black buckle zip boots, $90 Burberry umbrella, $275 Kitty Hat, $195

Tempting Thursday-DIY Your very own Burberry trench

When I saw this I SQUEEEEd myself hoarse. This year’s Burberry trench has been on my wish list ever since Christopher Bailey first walked his design down the runway. The trench has always been a classic must have but Bailey’s biker chic embellishments elevates the piece to almost iconic standards.
The Bonded Nappa Biker Studded Trench ($7995) is my personal fav but at 8 grand…I don’t see it gracing my closet anytime soon. This year proves to be no difference. Thank goodness for Erica Domesek from P.S. I Made This. She along with WHOWHATWEAR shows how to make our very own Burberry Prorsum's studded trench at quite a discount.

INGREDIENTS:

-HM Trench Coat ($60)
-Approximately 400 chopsticks or candy apple sticks
-Handsaw
-Gold spray paint
-Chalk
-Glue Gun

DIRECTIONS

Before you begin: if you're particularly good with a handsaw or know someone with a power table saw, proceed with Step 1. For those of you who don't have those tools handy, you can make an alternative version of this trench by purchasing and using gold studs instead. If you choose to do the latter, please refer to the second set of instructions

1. Cut down chopsticks or candy apple sticks to about an inch with a handsaw or ask someone with a power table saw to cut down for you. You should end up with 164 pointy ends for each sleeve.

2. Once you finished cutting the sticks, it's time to paint them! Make sure you're in a well-ventilated area and are working on a flat surface. We suggest protecting your workspace with old magazines or newspaper.

3. Apply a layer of gold spray paint to the pointy tips. Leave them on your workspace for approximately 15 minutes or until dry. Flip them over and spray the other side.

4. Before you apply the spikes to the jacket, use white chalk to outline a rectangle on each arm, starting at the shoulder and ending at the elbow. You want it to be large enough to fit approximately 24 rows and five columns, but this will vary depending on the size of your jacket and how many spikes you want on it.

5. Space the gold spikes evenly in each row and use dabs of hot glue or super glue to secure each spike onto the jacket.

6. Wait approximately 10 minutes or until the glue is completely dry before wearing the trench.

If you choose to use studs:

INGREDIENTS

- H&M Trench Coat ($60)
- 17 bags of Tree Spikes ($13/bag of 20) in Gold
-Leather hole punch or X-Acto knife
-Chalk

DIRECTIONS

1.Before you apply the studs to the jacket, use white chalk to outline a rectangle on each arm, starting at the shoulder and ending at the elbow. You want it to be large enough to fit approximately 24 rows and five columns, but this will vary depending on the size of your jacket and how many studs you want on it.

2. Create small holes using a leather hole punch or X-Acto knife where you would like each stud to go.

3. Press the post of the stud through the small hole and screw the back onto the post.

DIY instructions courtesy of WHOWHATWEAR & PS I Made This
Runway image courtesy of Burberry

How I Do Love Thee…

Nicholas Kirkwood Stilettos, $1,128, available Nicholas Kirkwood

 

 

 
Lavin Python Wedge, $1,267, available Matches

 

 

Burberry Leather Wedge, $750, available Zappos

 

 

Christian Louboutin Slingback, $740, available Bluefly

Please Leave A Message After The Beep…

Okay kiddies…KMM’s Shadowfever just downloaded on to my e reader and so here are a few goodies to keep you occupied while I go read.

 

 

Right From Coco Chanel’s Mouth

How cool is THIS??? Stylelite.com found this and posted it on their site.Coco Chanel’s first television interview back in 1959. Warning-this in French so brush up on your “parlez vous francais” or hit up Google translator.

According to the YouTube blurb the interview takes place in Chanel’s office. She’s clad in her signature jacket and hat; brooches attached to both pieces. Huge pearls adorn her ears as she gesticulates — cigarette in hand, of course — and rarely smiles. In fact, she’s kind of scary here.
And what does she think of the collection in the video, as modeled by Marie-Hélène Arnaud? ”It is already outdated. It’s been a week.”

 

 

Stella McCarthy says XXXXL is HAWT for Fall 2011

The McCartney standards were tweaked and trotted out in fine new form: boxy double-breasted coats in camel and Prince of Wales check in longer iterations, thick-gauge sweater dresses, pretty little silk shifts that showed plenty of leg. Long-sleeved wool dresses with apron tops managed to emphasize the bust while revealing not an inch—neat trick.

 

 

I Want Burberry To Adopt Me

I know this is from the men’s line but I likes. For me.

 

Did Elle Overstep The Lines? Again?

Elle India is in hot water again for allegedly digitally lightening the skin of their current cover girl, actress and beauty queen ­Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. On the cover, Bachchan’s skin tone appears many shades lighter than in candid photos and production stills from her Bollywood films.
Bachchan's inside cover story features photos in which her complexion looks just as retouched as the cover itself.
While airbrushing photos is a common practice in the publishing world, this is the second time an edition of Elle has come under fire for digitally enhancing the skin of one of its cover girls in the past several months. The American edition was criticized for its October 2010 issue which featured actress Gabourey Sidibe with noticeably lighter skin than her natural complexion.
In response to that incident, Elle claimed "nothing out of the ordinary" was done.
Elle has yet to comment on the controversy surrounding Bachchan's cover.

What do you think?

Blazing Your Way Thru The Seasons

Escada Margeretha Ley                 Vintage Ralph Lauren


 
BURBERRY                                       VTG 80s LOUIS FERAUD


 
 SALZBURGER                                 NEW Bill Burns Nordstrom


 
 Banana Republic                              ANN TAYLOR



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