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Iris Van Herpen- Haute Couture- Spring 2012- Master of the Unusual

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen unveiled her Paris Couture collection making it to be one of the most, if not the most, avant guarde this season. I think that’s what haute couture is all about- pushing the boundaries to create very special ensembles that stand out through masterful workmanship and ingenuity. And Van Herpen definitely nailed it. These are just unusual enough to catch the eye, but not strange enough to get a bunch of WTF side-eyes. It’s a fine line, people. Anywho, check out her site for more cool collections from the past.

photos: Fashion 156

Posted in and this is what I live for..., Art, awesome, cool | Tagged 2012, avant guard, avant-guarde, couture, dutch, fashion, haute couture, iris van herpen, paris, roxanna bina, unique, unusual, van herpen | Leave a comment

Couture Wigs by Posh Fairytale Couture

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

Check out these cool wigs and one-of-a-kind dresses by Posh Fairytale Couture! I never thought anything cool would come out of Alaska (sorry, Alaskans- but that Sarah Palin really shat your image), but Posh Fairytale Couture proved me wrong! My fave has to be the stuffed animal dress- that looks so rad, especially for a red carpet event for a kid’s movie or charity. The photography is really top-notch , too. Check out their more creative headdresses on their Etsy.

photos: Posh Fairytale Couture

Posted in and this is what I live for..., Art, awesome, cute, hair, IT'S SO FLUFFY!, photography | Tagged alaska, antlers, candy, corset, couture, doll, dress, etsy, fantasy, gown, gowns, hair, hair piece, hello kitty, newspaper, newspapers, posh fairytale couture, rachel sigmon, roxanna bina, sarah palin, stuffed animals, wig, wiglet, wigs | Leave a comment

Fashion collages by Vahge

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

YES! This is the stuff I used to do with my old Sassy magazines back in high school- minus the boobies. These are fashion collages by Vahge . I’m not gonna lie, but I totally read ‘Vadge’ the first few times I saw the name of the artist. Vadge, Vahge…. doesn’t matter, they’re spectacular! My fave has to be the Butcher Bunny. Of course, bunnies wear ascots when they’re performing heinous crimes. Everybody knows that. Anywho, check out Vahge’s site for more cool collages!

photos: Vahge

Posted in and this is what I live for..., Art, awesome, cool | Tagged ., art, boobs, breasts, bunny, butcher, collage, collages, cut out, fashion, magazine, roxanna bina, sassy, vadge, vahge, victorian | Leave a comment

Jean Paul Gaultier- Haute Couture- Spring 2012- WineHouse of Couture

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

Amy Wino really left an impression on Jean-Paul Gaultier because dude’s entire couture collection was dedicated and inspired by her, which I found strange. The beehives, the cat eyeliner, the ~~crackie shakes-~~the 50s/60s silhouettes were all part of the tribute to Amy Winehouse. The only thing missing were the ballet flats. I mean, those were pretty much sewed on her feet all the time. Anyway, I thought the collection had moments of cool and meh. My fave is the last photo of the corset by Mr. Pearl. So beautiful and delicate. RIP Amy Winehouse.

photos: Style

Posted in bleh, cool, jean paul gaultier | Tagged 50's, 60s, amy winehouse, amy wino, aris, ballet flats, beehive, corset, corsets, fashion, gaultier, haute couture, jean paul gaultier, Mr. Pearl, roxanna bina, spring 2012 | Leave a comment

High Heeled Crocs

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

These are Crocodile heels by Dutch artist Sit (it would be hawt if his last name was UBU) that can be seen at The Jonathan LeVine Gallery. They’re pretty fug, in my opinion, but still cooler than Crocs. I have to say, my husband brought back an preserved alligator head back from New Orleans a while a back that sits on his desk. The thing is about a foot long, not that huge but big enough to freak me out every time I need to go into his office to make copies or something. I take a detour around the desk to avoid the creepy head. It’s pretty shiny and hard. It still has it’s teeth. The cats avoid it too. I may conveniently break it while dusting. Heheheheh.

photos: James St. James

Posted in Art, effed up, gross, hella fug, shoes, weird | Tagged a christmas story, alligator, art, crocodile, crocs, dutch, head, heels, new orleans, roxanna bina, shoes, sit, sit ubu sit, the jonathan levine gallery, ubu | Leave a comment

Alexander McQueen-Pre-Fall 2012

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

Here is a taste of what’s to come for Fall from Alexander McQueen… So, beautiful with the structured silhouette for day and sheer structure for the evening. Really pretty how a free flowing sheer gown can look so sharp at the same time. Anywho, that Sarah Burton has done it again! Looking forward to the Fall!

photos: Style

Posted in Alexander McQueen, and this is what I live for..., awesome | Tagged 2012, Alexander McQueen, day, embroidery, evening, fall, fashion, gowns, pre-fall, roxanna bina, sarah burton, sheer, suits | Leave a comment

It’s Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

It’s that special day where you gorge yourself on chocolate and cupcakes and wait for the next day for all the candy to go half off at the stores. Seriously, February 15th is the day I stock up on candy and chocolates. CVS is a danger zone for me on that day. Anywho, I’ll be spending it with my loves – my furry loves- Mr. Marmar, Miss Darcheen, Ms. Coco and Miss Mimi. Oh, and those two humans- my son and hubby. We don’t usually do anything special because my husband has fooled me for years into saying that , “But, Le Moosh (my nickname), every day is Valentine’s Day with you.” Try saying that in a Frenchie accent. So, it’s just another day of sugar comas and cat cuddles.

Happy Valentine’s Day and remember, “a cat is the most reliable companion anyone could ever have!” ~ quote my Mr. Marmar

Miss Mimi and cupcake in her fur!

photos: Pretty Food & Pretty Drink

Posted in and this is what I live for..., CATS!!!!!!!, cute, IT'S SO FLUFFY! | Tagged candy, cats, chocolates, cupcakes, CVS, february 14, furchilds, heart, love, miss Darcheen, miss mimi, mr. marmar, ms. coco, persian cats, roxanna bina, st. valentine, valentine, valentine's day | Leave a comment

Killer Cup of Tea

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

Check out this Gun Teapot from svpply! I can picture Miss Moneypenny having this on her desk during teatime. I wonder if the trigger is functional. That would pretty badass. The only way to make this even more epic is if it was in pink. This teapot runs about $50-$100, stock up now!

photos: LikeCool

Posted in and this is what I live for..., Art, awesome, bad ass, cool | Tagged 007, gun, gun teapot, guns, james bond, miss moneypenny, roxanna bina, spy, svpply, tea, teapot, teatime | Leave a comment

Felted Wool Sculptures by Zoe Williams

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

New York-based artist Zoe Williams creates animal ‘taxidermy’ plaques made completely from felted wool. She makes these masterpieces by hand using only a single needle to felt. If anyone is familiar with felting, it’s tedious, but it can be addicting. I made a gnome mushroom chair with felted wool once, and man, I couldn’t stop poking! Anywho, Williams has made everything from rhinos to mutated bunnies. Check out her site for more cool, felted sculptures.

photos: Like Cool

Posted in Art, awesome, cool | Tagged animals, art, artist, birds, bunnies, bunny, chair, felted, gnome, gold rhino, mushroom, NYC, peacock, pheasants, rhino, roxanna bina, sculptures, sheep, taxidermy, tentacles, wall, wool, zoe williams | 1 Comment

Karl Lagerfeld’s New Pussy Cat

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Roxanna Bina

Who knew that Karl the Kaiser was cat lady in disguise!? Above is his newest pussy cat named Choupette. I never pictured Karl as the cuddling type. I mean, he’s never really looking comfy and cuddly and um, loving. But I guess he has a soft spot for this kitty, unless he’s meaning to make a super rare foie gras out of it…

I guess after his Fall 2011 campaign:

… he got into the kitty mode. I’m actually pleased he chose a cat and not a dog. He probably saw Valentino’s pug m afia and thought it’s passé. Hurray for Karl! Hopefully, he starts making persian kitty printed Chanel suits to mark the occasion.