Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Strangely beautiful - Mattrew Barney's Cremaster Series

I just learned about the Mattrew Barney's Cremaster Series recently and I am absolutely loving it! Its a strange art performing/musical/visual overflow with unrealistic situations...I could go on and on about the unusual ambiance but definitely it makes me think of Bjork alot (which is interesting because they are married to each other and I guess they are just soulmates for each other as well!)

Visuals are so important to creative people and I really admire artists that could implement their creativities and execute it in such a stunning effect. I will need to get a hold of the video and look closer to this artist work some more.

Monday, October 08, 2007

No more blogging...

It is really true that when you are doing something you absolutely love, you don't realize time just flies by...when I lifted up my head from my patternmaking process, or finally drop my 2B pencil to go make more coffee, I realize how much I am enjoying the moment and not thinking of the next. Well, in the back of my mind I always wanted to share something on this virtual world where everyone is connected, but I am also struggling with time and rethinking the context that I would actually like to spend time delivering.

So I will be leaving this space for awhile, in hope of finding a new way that is more interesting and focus to express my vision.

Monday, September 10, 2007

LibraStar's Journal: Second week of school

It's been a while since I last posted, it has finally became a reality that I am now living, breathing, sharing, learning everyday the thing that I have always loved - Fashion Design. I feel that overwhelming passion and excitement which seems so childish and naive but so right at the same time. I never thought that my homework could be something I actually want to do even without anyone asking me to - do a trend report on NYFW, go shopping in my favorite area in nyc and write up a market report, make sketches of figures and tear off inspirational pictures from fashion magazines. 


Also, I have been really enjoying the fashion sighting around me - my classmates, people I pass by everyday around the school area, they all have a distinct look of style that really shows individuality. Like today in class I saw this girl who was wearing a long black double-breasted vest and black leather laced-up ankle boots, she was wearing a thin white tee which was only showing slightly at the armhole. The look was so striking and chic I couldn't help but peeked a few times in class. She told me that she got it from Urban Outfitters - from the picture on the site it really didn't look that impressive, I swear it looked much better on that girl as a one piece with the laced up ankle boots!!

Anyway, I will try harder to post more frequently and share my thoughts and inspirations from time to time. 

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Great Skirts

Love these two styles (from sartorialist). The first girl is my favorite and I would love to try making this skirt she has on (looks like a stiffer kind of polyester/cotton fabric) but as I study closer it looks like some kind of madness to make the darts and must be some magic on the fabric so it will actually not pleat and hold up like an umbrella.

The second skirt I love as well as it is very elegant and really enhance the hour glass shape of a women's body. Timeless!

Antwerp Fashion Show 2007

A follow up on the Fashion Show, a video by Diane Pernet, just a glimpse of what's going on in the prestigious student show.

There are also more detailed videos about the show here (too many videos so I am not going to post here)

Maxi Dress

I am quite surprised as I actually started to take a closer look at this Maxi Dress (very long dress) style that I see Nicole Rickie wearing a lot of times. It struck me that how a petite frame can actually carry this long flowy style - and all the sudden I remember one day when I was in the hair salon a petite girl with some gorgeous tan walks in with this beige maxi dress which look absolutely breathtaking. I wish I had a camera on and was brave enough to take pictures of her at that time. So since then I am slowly convinced that it is a style that I would try in the near future.

I went on looking for one but its not an easy task. Ones from T-bags (which they are almost specilized in making these printed maxi dress) are like $200+ a flock. Then I went to ASOS and saw some really cheap print design version of the maxi dress and I couldn't made myself to buy it just to try the style. But there is this leopard print maxi dress that looks really sensual on the model, I was so tempted to buy it but I am not sure if I could carry it well, or have any place that I could wear it and not get harassed. What do you think of the style?

LibraStar's Journal: Back to School!

When was the last time I got excited saying this? Excited about getting a step ahead to my dream, I got this new styling idea -

Top - H&M black and metallic stripy t-shirt dress
Trouser - Giorgio Armani (got it from a mad sale in Hong Kong about 10 years ago, never worn it once) light gray see through pants.
Heels - Nine West white patent heels
Belt - (No brand) Thick black leather belt
Bag - (No brand) Orange soft leather bag from Hong Kong