There Will Never Be Another

The Gucci Group has decided to continue with the Alexander McQueen brand after his recent death. They plan to show a A/W 2010 collection during Paris Fashion Week. Personally, I think they should not continue with the brand because there is absolutely no one else that can duplicate what McQueen did. I understand the business side of it (sales have soared way up), but what about the intregrity of the brand and McQueen himself. I do not think this is what he would have wanted. When McQueen died the essence of his brand did too. Neither can be fully brought to life again.

A Sad Day Indeed

Today designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his home. I am truly speechless right now.

The Original Nasty Gal: Betty Davis

I recently did an interview for inCOLOR with Brooklyn-based designer Tennille McMillan. When I asked her who her style icons were she recognized Betty Davis as someone who's style she loves.  The entire interview will be up on the inCOLOR site tomorrow. Check it out!

There are a lot of singers with crazy cool style, but can they really compare to Ms. Betty Davis? As the second wife of Miles Davis she is noted to have inspired a lot of his work including his album Bitches Brew. As a model and musician she evoked creativity in everything she did.

 

  

 

Fantasy Shopping At Tracy Reese

You all should know that I am young, fabulous, and broke. So until I win some type of lottery or get a job that pays in the higher two-digit range per hour then there is no way I am going to afford Tracey Reese anything (even on sale) anytime soon. But, if I could buy from her Tracy Reese collection then below are some items I would purchase in a hot minute. 

Black Zebra Placement Jersey Cinched Frock

$250

 

Tracy Reese Black Shadow Dots 3/4 Coat

$440

Tracy Reese Trailing Floral Puff Chemise

$305

frock! "Sofia" in Tomato

$225

plenty Black Festival Friction V-Neck Tunic

$150

Tracy Reese Black Iridescent Back Bow Coat

$220 

 

plenty Black Combo Sweater Dress

$135

Polaroids!

There are a plethora (nice word eh?) of reasons I currently want need a polaroid camera.
1. They give you almost instant printed pictures.
2. I like the spontanaeity of the results.
3. They are portable.
4. Andy Warhol took cool portraits with polaroids which would be nice to re-create with my friends.
5. I would love to do this to one of my walls (best most vital reason for me).
6. Lady Gaga is the new creative director of the polaroid company so I know it's gonna come back looking awesome.

 

pic sources: artknowledge, touchingharmstheart, thefab

Shout Outs From My Homies...I wish

Janet Jackson on the Feb/March 2010 cover of Wonderland Magazine (no relation to The Wonderblog).

The Award For My Fav Spring 2010 Ad Goes To....

Alexander McQueen for Alexander McQueen. McQueen was actually the only designer nominated in this category because he squashed everyone else. All hail Your Royal Fierceness.

Here's a fact about me. I am deathly afraid of mice. I like snakes because they eat mice. Don't even think about approaching me with either though. That's not a threat, it's a warning. : )

Just Do It...Yourself

If you keep up with The Wonderblog I said last week in the "Dope Ropes" post that I would do some D.I.Y accessories inspired by the pictures I posted. Here are a couple of my results. It's kind of sparked a creative frenzy in my body and I've been making a lot of things during the past week. I love it because I used to make things on a daily basis when I was younger, so it's great to go back to doing that again.

By the way, Project Runway comes on tonight. My favorite quote from the commercials is, "It's hard being black, gay and in the ghetto." That guy seems fun, so I can't wait to hear more quotes from him.

Knotted necklace made by moi.

Hair bow/pin made by moi. 

Currently Reading: A.L.T. by Andre Leon Talley

I am currently reading A.L.T. by Andre Leon Talley. The book is a memoir of his life that focuses primarily on his relationship with his two "mothers"; his grandmother that raised him and famed editor Diana Vreeland. So far so very good.

Andre Leon Talley and Diana Ross. Studio 54 New Years Eve Party 1978-1979

Book Cover

From A Galaxy Far Far Away

I love tie-dye apparel by Shabd . Is it just me or do they look like scenes from outer space? Super futuristic-ish.

 

Models...they eat

I love this picture from Getting Away published December 2009 featuring models Kyle Saunders and Roy Pratt.

Maybe because I love Chinese food or maybe because the guys are attractive hot in a James Dean sort of way. Whatever the picture is cool, in its simplicity, to me.

Superfierce

I love this picture from Dazed and Confused January 2010 issue featuring model Lyndsey Scott.

Natalie Portman!!!!

Natalie Portman Elle UK January 2010

Read the cover: How come we don't say "Queue" in the states. It's so much shorter than saying "wait in line".


I think Natalie Portman is the coolest. I don't know why maybe it's her acting or maybe it's this:






That's all.

Isn't She Precious?

I love that the fashion industry (i.e. Mark Fast and V Magazine respectively) are getting into using larger models, but I hope that's not a fad or some way to make money. V has been highly publicized lately for using plus size models in their upcoming issue. I just hope it lasts more than an issue. It's kind of like how Italian Vogue released their All Black Issue and then the issue after that didn't feature black models. I'm just saying... I hope this is the beginning of a long-lasting trend and not a fad. And, I hope that you know the difference. 
 

V Magazine cover January 2010 featuring Precious star Gabourey Sidibe.     

Dope Ropes

Rope inspired jewelry is getting pretty big now. Below are a couple of my favorite looks. Maybe I'll even do a DIY post one day to show you how to make your own. 

 pic via Jaclyn Mayer

The necklace above can definitely be made by crocheting differently colored ropes. I'm actually learning how to crochet now, so this would be fun to make. As of yet, I've made two headbands and am working on a large circle scarf for my mom. She'll be lucky if she gets it by the end of Winter because it's gonna take a while. 

pic via Need Supply Co. 

The necklace above would also be an easy DIY. All you would need to do is braid long strips of fabric. The piece above is $56 dollars and is made by Theif and Bandit. I will post my own version of it for you soon.  

Versace Spring 2010 RTW

According to Donatella Versace, the Versace Spring 2010 RTW collection was influenced by the movie Alice in Wonderland.  The Tim Burton remake comes out March 5, 2010. I thought that it would be fitting to post some of my favorite looks from the collection. Btw, I'm looking forward to seeing the movie when it comes out. Now if only Donatella could send me a dress to wear...

pics via style.com

Scratching Post

Wow! So, this is my first post using blogger. I decided to off the other site I had and am working on a new one. For now, I'll be blogging here with my usual quips about whatever I feel like talking about. Hope you enjoy what's to come from AAinWonderland in The Wonderblog.


I decided to start off by talking about Rodarte for Men which is a collection that is currently available in Opening Ceremony stores.

Now, I'm into fashion and respect the visions of designers, but this is too much for me. $2760 dollars for that is just crazy. I can see the appeal in it, but if you want a sweater that looks like a cat decided to use it as a scratching post then by all means buy it. My friend has a mean cat that would love to tear a sweater apart. Give me $50 bucks and I'll get you a sweater that looks just like the Rodarte one above and I'll do it for a fraction of the price.


Btw, I really dislike my friend's cat. No one likes her cat. I'm against animal cruelty so I would never hurt it, but sometimes I'm tempted to let it outside and hope it doesn't find its way home. Is that mean? Not really because you don't know Snow (the cat a.k.a Devil Cat).