Merging technology and fashion is one of those things that sound great in theory, but not in practice. With Fashion Geek however, former Project Runway contestant Diana Eng tries attempts to bring the two together. A DIY guide for the technology-inclined, Fashion Geek features projects that incorporate little gadgets into everyday accessories and clothing. Some examples include sparkling shoes created with a hacked pedometer, headphones hidden inside a “monster” hat, and a disguised “flash drive as a fabulous necklace.”
Although I have yet to pick up the book, the projects seem hit or miss, although creative and definitely geeky. The monster hat (featured on the book’s cover) is a little too cutesy for me, although it would look adorable on a kid (besides, they all have iPods anyway). The flowerbud earbuds — which you can see on Amazon in one of the book’s preview images — is more my style and a little more age appropriate. The hidden flash drive necklace however — which you can also see on Amazon — really grabbed my attention; not only is it wearable, but it’s trendy as well.
When I heard that the Jennifer’s Body trailer (NSFW; SFW) was making its rounds on the interwebs, I totally had to check it out. I mean — Hello! — it stars Megan Fox, who I’m totally girl crushing on right now.
According to several on-line sources, the film (written by Diablo Cody) is about a popular cheerleader (played by Fox) who starts murdering unsuspecting teenage boys after she gets possessed by a demon. The only hope for teh boiz comes from Needy (played by Mamma Mia!’s Amanda Seyfried), her dorky “best friend,” who has to kill her, escape from a correctional facility and go after the Satan-worshiping rock band that set the whole thing off. (Adam Brody plays a band member — like Dave Rygalski! …Except Satan worshiping, douche-y, and not acoustic. But I digress).
Based on the trailer, Jennifer’s Body looks sleek and sexy, with a bit of dark humor thrown in — a good mix for a fun night out with the boyfriend or my girls. Or at least it could be, if little feminist-y alarms weren’t beeping furiously in my head. Keep reading →
Miley Cyrus sports a look that is a little bit more “grown up” and “fashion”-y. I’m sure deep down, she a great kid and all, but could stop trying so damn hard? [Elle]
Normally, when fashion makes me squeamish, it’s because I’m dressed inappropriately and/or look fat, not because they feature taxidermied rats. Gross and kind of disturbing. [Refinery29]
Fashion and politics mix (yet again?) at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, where an exhibit exploring the relationship between the two opened today. [FIT via WWD]
Couture shows are going on in Paris…even though everyone’s poor. Designers cope, some better than others. [NYT]
Shit, even Vogue editors are choosing not to attend. [fashionologie]
But a video on The Cut, which shows the production of a couture Chanel jacket (from sketch to five-figure price tag!) shows why it costs so frickin’ much. [The Cut]
This just in — Jimmy Choo is H&M’s next big designer collaboration! Like the others, the Swedish chain is going to be offering the designer’s high-end style at prices the average consumer should be able to afford. The shoes in the preview image above look great (especially the black strappy one! *swoon*) and I can’t wait for more preview images to arrive so I know exactly what to look for/fight over when the collection hits stores on November 14.
Bits of news and stuff, found around the web, chosen for no particular reason and arranged in no particular order….
Billysburg “trustafarians” lose their biggest benefactors — Mommy and Daddy. Apparently the luxury apartments their scruffy appearances try to hide are too expensive in our recession-adled economy. Schadenfraude ensues. [NYT]
Great. Scott Roeder, who is suspected of murdering abortion doctor George Tiller, calls up the Associated Press from his jail cell and warns that there are more attacks on abortion docs planned. [AP]
Now you’ll know if you’re really following [insert celeb here]: Twitter’s launching a verification service this summer, but it’s only for a “select few” since funds are limited. [Telegraph]
WTF? A guy goes with his dog, plays fetch, and the dog comes back with an old WWII grenade. Apparently this is not a rare occurence in Germany. [HuffPo]
Jigga calls for the end of Auto-Tune in the first single off his thrid Blueprint album “Death of Auto-Tune.” “You rappers singing too much/ Get back to rap” he says on the track [Rock and Roll Daily]
The history of the supermodel, according to Modelinia. [Modelinia via Daily Beast]
Check this out on YouTube: Fashion designers in the 1930s predict that style mavens in the year 2000 will wear thermo-regulating aluminum belts, telephone suits, and interchangeable sleeves.Tech advances aside however, it’s kind neat to see how many of the concepts they mentioned (and even a few outfits) have actually made it to the 2000s. A dress that can take you from day to night? Check. A portable phone and radio? Check. And the pantsuit and candaliever heels? So on trend.
Or so she says in a recent interview with New York magazine. According to Moss:
I am a woman now! It’s true. No, honestly, I’ve never worn a bra in my life. Ever! It’s so awful, even my friends are phoning me up and saying “Are you pregnant?” And I’m like, “No! I just put on a couple of pounds, and they went in the right place.” Isn’t that weird?
Um, not quite, considering that boobs are essentially fat which, until recently, she’s pretty much been lacking. That said, looking at the photos they shot for the magazine, Ms. Moss has gained weight — and I think it’s great. Like always, Kate looks amazing in the photos, but now, she looks healthy too! Coming from the model who pretty much killed the Amazonian body archetype that was prevalent when she first started, in an era that celebrates le waif, the shoot is pretty refreshing, and I love it.
Can models look like this more often? (Pretty please?)
Merging technology and fashion is one of those things that sound great in theory, but not in practice. With Fashion Geek however, former Project Runway contestant Diana Eng tries attempts to bring the two together. A DIY guide for the technology-inclined, Fashion Geek features projects that incorporate little gadgets into everyday accessories and clothing. Some examples include sparkling shoes created with a hacked pedometer, headphones hidden inside a “monster” hat, and a disguised “flash drive as a fabulous necklace.”
When I heard that the Jennifer’s Body trailer (
Miley Cyrus sports a look that is a little bit more “grown up” and “fashion”-y. I’m sure deep down, she a great kid and all, but could stop trying so damn hard? [
