Saturday, February 20, 2010

Quick Note Of The Day

Now, I know I've said some harsh things about Purple Rain before in the past(the film, definitely not the album, which I love). If I could, I'd take all of that criticism back, because honestly- Purple Rain is one of those films you gotta just enjoy for what it is. Upon a second viewing of it, I made this realization. I will say however that the three best things about the film are:

1. the soundtrack

2. Prince on his bike

3. Prince



So once again, let me just apologize to his purple majesty for my quick judgement on his film. Purple Rain has my deepest reverence as of now.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

One thing I truly love about Target, besides they're indescribably chic and reasonably priced home living items, is that they have partnerships with many fashion designers for their GO international line. Although, I don't believe they refer to it as the "GO International" line anymore, but simply "[insert designer name} for Target". They've had many great and some not so great lines over the years. A few memorable lines for me: Proenza Schouler, Erin Fetherston, Luella Bartley, Thakoon, Jovovich Hawke.
New lines that they'll be releasing this Spring will be helmed by famous French haute couture designer Jean Paul Gaultier and New York based designer Zac Posen. JPG's line will be released March 7th, and Zac Posen's April 25th. Both look books for the lines have been released. But for this post, I'll only discuss Zac's and make a separate post for JPG's line.
Here are some looks that caught my attention from Zac's line:


I'll start off with one of my favorite pieces. I don't why I find this garment so endearing, but I do. Perhaps it's the the canary hue complimented by the geo cut. I'm willing to bet it's the late 50s/60s motif that gets me though.






One of the cohesive themes in the line are floral pastel patterns, and black gold metallics. It's most definitely a refreshing and bold take on the usual Spring trend.





UGH-my gawwwwd, that ruffled red dress- I just die for. It's such a perfect shade of red and the bust/waist have such a feminine structure.




Ain't nothin like a sophisticatedly cut dress pant. FYI, the pant in both pics is the same.

The overall look is very young and chic. Contrary to Posen's Spring Resort '10 collection. Which is understandable, since the targeted group for these lines are teens and young adults. However Posen does play up some similar colors and structures in both collections. Reasonably priced as most Target lines. Although that opinion may be subject to change. There have been times that garments have been priced well and the garment's wear did not deliver. Like the Rodarte collection, which had many signature Rodarte designs, except the material was quite frail and uncomfortable. I might as well have been wrapped in a potato sack with the same bodust and design as the clothes. I truly do hope this line delivers as it seems to in these pics.


For the complete line lookbook and prices:
http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/43056356.html?view=6828832228
Today, as many of you know, is Lent. As someone who doesn't avidly practice the Catholic religion, but whose family does, I often get caught up in the rituals done during this holiday. However, McDonald's luring advertisements for their Filet-o-fish sandwiches, which at this time of year are much cheaper, deeply influence my eating habits. So I essentially "pretend" that I am going with the orthodox flow as an excuse to eat these tempting bait-in-a-bun.



After devouring my sandwich, I got the tempting curiosity to check the nutritional facts on them. It surely does not take a dietitian to know that anything from McDonalds is unlawfully bad for your health, but I thought- hey, it's one little sandwich with cheese in it. I suppose I should mention that I cannot eat anything that is high in protein or sodium.
What I uncovered from my findings:



HOLY HIGH SODIUM AND PROTEIN BATMAN!
Never again. Never again....

Oh hello

My first entry on this thing. Do mind the rubbish I'm writing right now. I'm testing the waters.


Let the blogging commence!