Maison De Fashion Fries

for the love of lanvin.

2009-01-15T05:37:00.000-08:00

monsieur elbaz doesn't miss a mark with lanvin's 09 pre-fall collection. love the old hollywood feel to the photos and the subtle lace and tulle details. i also love how he shows glamorous yet sexy without exposing to0 much skin.

continuing with the old glamour theme, i found some pictures of vintage designer gowns.

vintage chanel haute couture gown, 1950s [above] and christian dior dress,
1937

vintage dior gown.

two pictures i absolutely loved of audrey hepburn. the beautiful miss hepburn at a dress fitting with hubert de givenchy, 1958

signed, sealed, delivered
R.
:)

so I’ll close my eyes and see things from the past

2009-01-11T09:40:00.000-08:00

an inspiration board of all things vintage: briefcases, perfume, advertisements, radios etc... it always seems like things which are faded are more beautiful than new things. they've been inspiring me a lot lately and i personally find a lot more value and beauty in old things, worn away things.
[please click on the layout to enlarge it]

some random pictures i found on flickr that truly captured that vintage essence i've been inspired by these few days.

'reflections of glamour' - by steven meisel. i love the lighting in this photoshoot. it feels like an old polaroid. and it also helps that the models are beautiful.

signed sealed delivered: R. :)

currently listenting to: i'll be- low vs. diamond

pictures courtesy of flickr.com

moi, je joue

2009-01-04T07:20:00.000-08:00

miss dior cherie advertisement filmed by sofia coppola.
song: moi je joue - brigitte bardot

what comes to mind when describing sofia coppola? delicate. fragile. delicately fragile, perhaps?but definitely beautiful. graceful and elegant; an elusive quality that makes her exude 'charmeuse'.

"You're considered superficial and silly if you are interested in fashion, but I think you can be substantial and still be interested in frivolity." - Sofia Coppola

pictures courtesy of flickr.com

2K9

2009-01-02T07:27:00.000-08:00

Heres what I wore on the eve of the new year.

happy 2K9 everyone!

2009

2009-01-01T05:20:00.000-08:00

happy new year from r. & k.!

maybe it'll be a little annoying to adjust to writing 2009 instead of 2008. and yes, we do have our IGCSE exams in may. and okay, maybe we won't survive the exam pressure. but hopefully, 2009 will be a year filled with fantastic clothes, inspiring designes, fashionable opportunites and the like. we also sincerely hope that it will be the end of uggs and juicy couture trackpants. please put your hands together and pray for such miracles. amen.

alt,saglio,huynh: les femmes de vogue paris

2009-01-01T04:45:00.000-08:00

melanie huynh: assistant stylist
this is a woman who has the formula for a winning outfit.
blazer+skirt+tights+killer heels+shirt
or
leather jacket+leggings+basic tee+ killer heels
either way, the result is always the same: basically fashionable [pun intended].

emmanuelle alt: fashion director
the impossibly chic miss alt is fashion royalty. though she favors basics, her style always has an unattainable air that makes you wonder how on earth she can make such simple pieces look so fabulous.

geraldine saglio : assitant to miss alt
miss saglio perhaps has the best gams in the industry; and she knows it. favoring simple silhouttes accented with structured blazers and jackets. plus, i've never seen anyone who can look so chic in an otherwise 'trashy' miniskirt. true fashion genius that continues to baffle me so.

signed, sealed, delivered
-R. :)

images courtesy of the sartorialist.

outfits galore.

2008-12-26T11:40:00.000-08:00

here are some outfits i compiled whilst endlessly browsing net-a-porter, brownsfashion and forever 21. though i tried to incorporate affordable yet stylish pieces, i was inevitably drawn to the grandeur of designer items. obviously the outfits should be viewed from left to right, row by row.
in the first layout, i included:
[first row, left to right]: fantastic Narciso Rodriguez trousers with incredibly crisp lines, a Paul and Joe Sister blue buttondown, Helmut Lang grey coat, Helmut Lang aurora scarf and dries van noten heels.
[second row, left to right]: alexander wang zip skirt (mentioned in the previous blog), helmut lang tank top, balenciaga leather jacket and marni heels.

another layout produced whilst i was desperately trying to avoid any studying.
first row, from left to right:
1. d&g organza dress: incredibly beautiful melange of colors and a very girly design.
2. vince shawl cardigan: very cozy-looking and breaks down the dress's obvious flirty aspect.
3. forever 21 crepe scarf: the color will definitely add a little something to the outfit and the texture is very beautiful.
4. the balenciaga fringe booties: so versatile and chic.
5. forever 21 ribbed tights
for this outfit, i attempted to add a little color, though i am more fond of a monochromatic palette. i was also interested in mixing the different textures of the tights, the scarf and the cardigan for a hopefully interesting effect.

[second row, left to right]:
1. balenciaga tulip skirt: simple design.
2. nation ltd burnout tee: apparently very soft, love the worn-in look
3. forever 21 hoodie: navy blue and black? check. hoodie and blazer? check. totally chic.
4. maison martin margiela blazer: perfect color for the entire outfit.
5. forever 21 heels: such a beautiful design and color. adds a little character, in my humble opinion.

signed, sealed, delivered
-R. :)

yell=o cabinetss

2008-12-24T05:19:00.000-08:00

just to warn whoever reads this..if anyone reads this ahahaha, i have a hard time smiling/acting normal for the camera. thats why i enjoy being behind the camera most times.

and another thing. isnt reem's kitchen awesome?

arent the yellow cabinets rad?

anywhoo this is what i wore

hat = h&m, sweater = old navy, belt = old navy, dress = unknown, shoes = office, bag = topshop

santa, be a darling and buy me these goodies.

2008-12-23T08:14:00.000-08:00

i tried to be reasonable. honest. but these designer goodies were so excruciatingly gorgeous, that i succumbed to their beauty and chicness.

from top left:

1. alexander wang zip skirt: nothing is more flattering than a perfectly fit black skirt. it is so versatile and the zipper detail is just delicious.

2. maison martin margiela blazer: the color was so soft and warm.

3. dr. martens : can work with potentially anything and the yellow stitching adds a little individuality.

4. oversized wayfarers: they're a classic shape and the oversized design makes them all the more chic.

5. stella mccartney black wedge booties: the heel is so architectural and gorgeous. plus, the contrast between the leather and the wood is a demure style statement.

6. maison martin margiela brown booties: soft brown leather? check. interesting shape? check. it is pure shoe perfection.

7. tom binns neon cuff: the design is so classic yet the neon stone makes it a little more avant garde.

8. helmut lang white tank top: versatile, chic, understated.

9. maison martin margiela dress: the design is beautiful and fantastical and whimsical and perfect.

10. maison martin margiela LBD: because a new twist on an LBD is always welcome in my wardrobe. especially if its details are as immaculate as this one's.

11. rick owens leather jacket: leather will never go out of fashion. can be worn in 284092840909824 ways.

12. elizabeth and james dress/shirt: the color is such a rich shade of green and the ruffles are flirty and victorian-esque. tres, tres chic.

signed, sealed delivered
-R.
:)

-images from net-a-porter, brownsfashion.

black n white

2008-12-23T04:41:00.000-08:00

i'd really like to have these things.
but i kept it realistic.
tophat, lomography fisheye 2 camera, basics in general, a white blazer (not necessarily the boy by band of outsiders one), candy colored heels, white patent leater doc martins and two-tone ray ban wayfarers.
there are some other things i want and hopefully will eventually purchase.
but i dig this whole black and white color scheme :)

- k.

inspiration board : R.

2008-12-22T01:02:00.000-08:00

what i wore today:

dress: h&m

shoes: river island
clutch: vintage
plaid shirt and cardigan: unknown

-images from: the sartorialist, olsen-files, style.com, vogue.

tres cool, tres chic

2008-12-21T12:52:00.000-08:00

miss lanphear is no stranger to the fashion world: impressive CV included. most recently appointed senior style director at elle u.s., she is definitely the person for the job.

her style is the epitome of adrogynous chic, favoring basics in dark hues mixed with envy-worthy shoes and masculine cuts. result: une femme comme des garçons.
and let's not forget that iconic hairstyle. peroxide blonde never looked better.

o miss battaglia, however do you do it? her elegance is undeniable. her grace unmistakable. the one and only giovanna, editor of l'uomo vogue, has got elegant dressing down to a t.

with an eye for classic clothing and clean lines, her impeccable mix of soft, feminine dresses with structured blazers or bold belts is an inevitable style statement: think calvin klein meets pastels meets ethereal goddess.

miss tomasi is the senior accessories director at teen vogue. what strikes you first is her delicate beauty. auburn hair contrasted with porcelain skin and complimented with an avant garde style.

her key wardrobe staple: mixing. there is something quite alluring in the way she mixes hard edges with soft material, girlish dresses with masculine boots, modern pieces with vintage finds. it is perhaps this artistic approach to dressing that makes her acute attention to detail so well liked and appreciated: a breath of fresh air.

signed, sealed, delivered:
-R.
:)

there's a first for everything

2008-12-21T08:46:00.000-08:00

well, our interest in blogs was recent. and as per usual, we were inspired to start our own blog. but this a different blog, this is a blog of two. two teenage girls stuck in an oil puddle [a.k.a Saudi Arabia]. this will be a first for people worldwide hearing about the 'fashion scene' in saudi arabia , or lack there of. so, our names are kia and reem [16 and 15 years old respectively]. here's a little about each of us:

K.
16american: maryland
loves music and photography

im not really that into fashion, but i like the aesthetic of clothes
i would describe my style as alice in wonderland on acid
im pretty random, and i like to laugh. ill laugh at anything pretty much
at first i was reluctant to do this but i think that it'll be a good outlet for our creativity and an opportunity for me to get my art and photography out there
so thats me in a nutshell (im allergic to nuts)

R.
15
lebanese
loves fashion and music
i've been interested in fashion since i was 13 [not too long ago]
i would describe my style as minimalist meets vintage
i'm also pretty random
it was my idea to start this blog considering i was the one who is very interested in this blog business. i am also the one who sold my soul to the fashion industry.
i think it's a way for me to showcase my fashion to people who will actually [hopefully] appreciate it, unlike here in saudi arabia, where everyone in my school finds juicy trackpants the highlight of the fashion world *gags*
so that's me in a ...shell [i'm allergic to ...]

so we plan to divide this blog into two, which will hopefully give it some flavaa

a little bit about the name.
it was derived quite randomly and considering the fact we are far from normalcy, it comes as no surprise.
1. we both agreed that we love french fries.
2. since this blog will be fundamentally about fashion , we decided fashion fries is more adequate
3. it comes as no shock that R. is quite infatuated by maison martin margiela and his fantastical, whimsical designs. therefore, maison de fashion fries was born.

:)

-R. & K.