Stars in the Sky

Michael Phelps... A budding thespian?

2008-09-14T15:33:00.002-04:00

I am pretty sure I am the only one who watched Phelps make his acting debut on Saturday Night Live. I have to admit, I sort of thought he would fall on his face, but that didn't happen. He completely surprised when most of the skits were actually kind of funny. I liked the Michael Phelps diest one the best. He poked fun at himself and you've to got love a guy who does that. Though he wasn't in the opening skit that was pretty hilarious too. It was nice to hear Phelps is actually a big fan of the show and that growing up his favorite was Chris Farley.

Phelps on SNL: "This is actually the ninth most important part of my life." If have no idea what he's referring to, I can't help you.

Love and peace

Tonisha

Design Profile: Reizend Couture

2008-09-02T16:43:00.003-04:00

So recently, I have been on the hunt for budding designers and through a little site called MySpace I finally found a young fresh designer, Lauren Schmidt whose line, Reizend Couture, has a vintage aspect mixed with new ideas from today. I got a little interview with her and here it is:

Explain your style to those out there. Where exactly did these ideas come from?
My style comes from my background and interest in the arts, which has been my passion my whole life. Particularly, I would describe my fashion style as graphic, fresh, innocent-sexy and a little Victorian/Gothick. A lot of my inspiration comes from movies and popular culture, as well as a bit of history. I find the greatest sense of inspiration from fabrics and interesting color combinations. Whenever I walk into a fabric store, I come out with a lot of ideas!

Who are some of your biggest inspirations?
Dolce and Gabbana are my favorite fashion designers and I think they are the best in the business. Since I am an artist at heart, I am always captivated by their bold and cutting-edge designs. They are a huge influence on my passion for fashion. Jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino creates absoultely original designs, and a great majority of my jewelry is inspired by her aesthetic. Also, I love the work of costume designer Colleen Atwood, who has designed the costumes for nearly all of Tim Burton's films. She's a genius.

When did know that designing was something you wanted to pursue?
I really wasn't too interested in fashion until I was 13, when I bought my first pair of bell-bottom carpenter jeans. I discovered how just an outfit could change your whole mood and confidence. I knew I wanted to design when I saw my first Dolce and Gabbana fashion show on the Style network about 6 years ago. I figured out that fashion is another form of artistic expression... a beautiful garment can be like paint on a canvas.

Do your designs and creations match that of your personal style?
My personal style is at times colorful and graphic as well, although my day-to-day wardrobe is more casual. One of my main reasons of designing is to make something I can't find in stores, something that I would want to buy myself!

Do you enjoy the whole process of designers of is it just one part of it that makes you happy?
Certain parts of design are certainly more fun than others, but the whole process is very rewarding. Brainstorming ideas and choosing the fabrics/notions is definitely one of the most fun parts. Pattern drafting and sewing can be difficult and tedious, but the end result is always worth it! I love seeing a completed piece on my dress mannequin!

Would you prefer to have your own line or collaborate with another designer?
I always dreamed of having my own line, but I am not opposed to collaborations at all. It would be great to work for a design company and learn from them as well. There is always much to learn from others who have been in the business.

How far do you plan to take these designs? See yourself at New York Fashion Week?
It would be absoultely a dream if I could one day show at Bryant Park! I plan on designing more as a hobby, as I am currently earning my Bachelor's degree in Art Education. But I will always have a passion for design, and if I could be successful at it, then that would definitely make me happy!

You can look her up on MySpace, I think she's great. Love and Peace,

Tonisha

A little late...

2008-08-29T09:18:00.004-04:00

Hey, I'm the other contributer to this blog! I was thrilled when Emmy contacted me, but alas, due to a variety of factors (thunderstorms in eastern massachusetts left me sans internet, as did a family vacation) I haven't posted until now. Here's a photo:

My hair's quite a bit longer now... Anyway, my name is Marie-kristine, I'm 17 and about to be a senior in high school. I love fashion and I read waaay too many fashion magazines. My fashion icons are Louise Brooks and Jane Birkin with a little Jackie O thrown in. I'll be mainly posting about fashion, with a bit about my hair, my life and college applications thrown in depending on the month.
If you're curious about my blogging style, check out my original blog, L'air du temps at http://www.mademoisellemariekristine.blogspot.com

Who will be auf'd next?

2008-08-28T17:45:00.002-04:00

One of my favorite shows is Project Runway. Yesterday, my first day back to school and I was counting down the hours until 8 P.M. I thought this would have to be the most creativ challenge yet. Making clothes from this Saturn car I thought it was absolutely cool.

Leanne, one of my fave designers won the challenge. But sadly Keith had to leave us. I don't realy mind because his designs were starting to get a little... you know what I mean. Michael Kors even called his drag queen outfit a dowdy chicken. That was the drag queen challenge.

In the end, Keith kept crying, but I kept thinking he needs to suck it up and build a thick skin. As in the words of Heidi Klum "In fashion, one day you're in and the next your out.

http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/photos/gallery.php?e=episode_7_rate_the_runway

I couldn't post, so here's a link.

fall essentials e to f!

2008-08-27T12:14:00.002-04:00

E is for Elegant Blouses Paired with Ripped Up Skinny Jeans

F is for Florals

Kimchi Blue Botanical Dress, $68, Urban Outfitters

Printed Floral Tote, $58, Urban Outfitters

More Fall Essentials E-H

2008-08-26T18:55:00.003-04:00

Hey!
I thought I would add onto Emmy's Fall Essentials A-Z post (look below for A-D!). Very fun :)

Here is E-H!

E is for Elegance
Elegant items are all in for the fall! Mix and match an elegant dress with a slouchy cardigan or vest. Add a pair of skinnies to a classic and elegant shirt.

with

F is for Florals
Oh my, watch out for bees because florals are totally in for the fall. From floral dress to skirts to shirts to jewelry -- wear them all! (forever 21, forever21, oldnavy)

floral shoes!

G is for Girl
Although, you may be anticipating to wear "menswear for womenswear", don't throw away those girly items stowed away in your closet. Oh yes, girly pieces are definitely a fall essential! Go with the frills, pastel items, head bands, etc. (urban outfitters)

H is for Hussein Chalayan
You might not have heard of him (I admit, I didn't hear of him until today!), but his Fall 2008 Collection is wonderful. To me, the collection has a rock-elegant-chic feeling to it, and I love it!
(style.com)

Adios,
Jennifer

btw, my first day of high school was exciting!

fall essentials a to d!

2008-08-21T12:09:00.005-04:00

Here it is: The first installment in a thirteen-part series, Fall Essentials A to Z! I present you with Fall Essentials A to D...

A is for American Apparel

Le Sac Dress, $38

The 7 Ways to Wear It

B is for Bows

Asymmetrical Bow Cloche, $34, Urban Outfitters

Satin Bow Headband, $3.80, Forever21

C is for Comic Books

My Comic-Book Inspired Polyvore

D is for Dots

Forever21 Dress

Goals!

2008-08-20T21:25:00.004-04:00

Hellos everyone :)

School starts in about 5 days, for me, so I would like to post my seven [main] goals for my freshman year! (**no order in the goals)

1) do things for myself - not for others.
I think I've been a little too nice to my peers and friends throughout middle school, and I would really like to start going into my own "path." I want to stop doing things with and for my friends because I always feel obligated.
2) study more and try harder for good grades
3) try to stop caring what other people think
4) live in the "now"
I'm always thinking about the past (what I did and what I should have done) and thinking about the future (what should I do?). I want to live in the present! :D
5) eat more healthily/exercise more
6) be more outgoing and open to others
I'm [sometimes, or more times?] wait for others to make plans with me or talk to me, and I think it is time that I start to plans. I also want to widen my range of friends and be more social.
7) dress more confidently & creatively (despite what others say)

I started to dress "myself" in the beginning of 8th grade, but then I got lazy. So, this year I want to dress like that, but keep it going... forever!

Yay! Post YOUR goals if you would like to :)
I seriously cannot wait until school starts this year! But I think that once it starts and all the work gets in, then I'll be dreading it and wanting winter break. haha

A photo I took. :D I just felt like sharing it

Adios, Jennifer

Kaitlen IS Awesome! =)

2008-08-20T11:03:00.002-04:00

Hello, all! A very charming blogger by the name of Kaitlen has created this darling blog, http://style.kaitlenisawesome.com =)

For some very strange reason, Blogger will not allow me to add it to our blog roll, but I really wanted to get the word out about it, so I encourage you all to visit!

The Kooks

2008-08-18T22:20:00.004-04:00

Love? Loathe?
I love them. Rocking British guys with amazing fashion sense?! How could I resist? ;)

I Feel like Ebert and Roeper, but not really

2008-08-15T17:56:00.005-04:00

Tonisha here. It's Friday, It's Friday! How I love it so much. As the days end, the closer I am approaching the new school year, but I'm very hyped up about it.

But you probably don't want to hear me ramble on about my school and I am not going to. Instead, I would love to share with you a movie that I saw last night called The Ten. It's a comedy that is based on part of the Ten Commandments set in modern times. I absolutely loved it, the only initial reason I was going to watch was because Justin Theroux was in it and he's goregous, but I actually loved it a lot. The humor is somewhat crude and a little dark, but that makes it better.

I couldn't really find a promo poster for the film, so I found a pic of the very attractive male in it.

... I know, right?
Love and peace

go without, till the need sinks in

2008-08-14T15:24:00.005-04:00

Potential back-to-school outfit. Thoughts? Opinions?

So Much to Write, So Little Time!

2008-08-12T19:44:00.005-04:00

Hellos! (:

Olympics! Yay! The Olympics excite me because of Michael Phelps. He is so darn hot haha. I mean he has a choice to wear either the body suit or the tiny little speedo, and (thankfully!) he chooses the speedo or the long shorts (sorry for my lack of swimming suit terminology). I think he does it to please the women watching him haha and for speed, of course.

Well besides watching Michael Phelps, I also enjoy watching gymnastics and volleyball. Gymnastics is exciting to watch and to see their ability to do flips, jumps, tricks, cartwheels, etc. etc. And I love to watch volleyball because I play it, and I love it.

And I would also like to share my maybe back to school outfit! I'm not sure what I think of it, but your opinion my help (:

I hope I did not ramble on too much. Well, I am not off to write my Humanities Summer Essay and watch The Secret Life of the American Teenager!

Adios Amigos!, Jennifer

i fly like paper, get high like planes

2008-08-12T12:02:00.002-04:00

everything looks better in a polaroid. for example, my brother's old converse sneakers.

Tonight, I'm going to rest my chemistry

2008-08-08T15:13:00.002-04:00

Tonisha here. I am here to leave you with some fuel for thought. One of my favorite bands is Interpol. They're from New York and became princes of the 'post-punk' revival back in 2002. They've released three albums so far, but my thing is, I just wish more people would listen to them nowadays. I know it might be a little late, but their latest album actually came out last July and let me tell you it's the best one they've done yet. I love every track and they are one of the few bands with substance that come around. Did I mention they're not bad to look at and have impeccable style. So, I say, spend your weekend browsing and buying their music.

Some of my fave tracks are:

Pioneer to the Falls and The Scale from Our Love to Admire

Narc from Antics

Obstacle 1, NYC, and PDA from Turn On the Bright Lights

Love and Peace

Toni

let the sirens roll in tokyo!

2008-08-07T19:40:00.004-04:00

hello readers!

yeah, what a cheesy title. I know haha, but anyways I'm talking about Tokyo Police Club (sirens - police... in tokyo = tokyo?)
I listened to the 30 second preview of their songs to see what all the "hype" was about for them, but that didn't help much, so I went to their myspace page. I sat there and listened to their song "Tessellate" for a while, and then "Your English is Good", and I said to myself "DAYUM. why didn't I like them before"?!
The thing I love about them is their sound. It's so pure and unique. In their song "Be Good" I love the way it sounds during their breaks. It's just... well, I don't know how to describe it. Amazing? That's one word, but it doesn't even complete the way I feel when I listen to them.
I really wonder why, when I listened to them 3 months ago, their sound didn't appeal to me. I guess my music taste has changed since then haha :D

I really recommend you listening to them, if you want to, that is.

Thanks for reading!
I'll be writing soon,
Jennifer (:

Who's That Girl?

2008-08-05T18:12:00.002-04:00

Hey, what's up out there? My name is Tonisha or Toni or Toni the Tiger. It doesn't matter what you call me. I am so excited to be contributing. I love fashion, music, and all sorts of art. I think I'm pretty quirky and wierd, but I love that about me.

I love to read, and yes, I am the total nerd.

I am pretty quiet, but once you know me, I have to say, I think you're going to love me!

My computer is being not so friendly, so I'll post of pic of me later.

See ya!

Bonjour, Bonjour

2008-08-05T13:55:00.003-04:00

(That isn't a picture of me, but while Googling my name, this picture came up.)

Bonjour, I'm Jaisha. Memoirs of A Geisha is one of my favorite books/movies of all time. A nickname of sorts that I've acquired over the past year and a half, is Jaisha the Geisha. Feeding my love of Japan, I even decorated my room with an oriental theme and bought a mini Geisha statue. However, this introduction is not solely about my name.

I am writer. Writing is what I want to do as a career. I don't recall much of my life before writing. Perhaps little existed before the day I received my first journal and began writing. We all breathe, of course, but writing is how I exhale.

I love music. All types of music. Classic Rock, jazz, neo-soul, grunge, '60s pop, classical, folk. All sorts.

I am known for wearing high heels to school (how daring I am!). What can I say? They aren't torture to me. Besides, I have high arches, flats bother me more often than not.

In fashion, I am a type of chameleon. I don't follow trends. I wear the things that I like, I don't care whether it's "in" or not. I do have a soft spot for vintage clothing. *sigh* How I would have loved to have lived during the '20s, '30s, '40s, or '50s.

Living is the best part of my life. The best that I can do everyday is live and not give up on life because the future will soon come.

I feel that the name of this blog works perfectly. We are stars in the sky. Every one of us. And all I can say is: keep shining, dahling, and never stop.

Best Regards.

hello hello =)

2008-08-04T21:05:00.006-04:00

i'm emmy. i'm not gonna lie, i think i'm pretty cool. in reality, i'm your average geek. i love my wayfarers. they rule my world and rock my face. i'm an incoming sophomore trying to make her way in this world. or at least the boston city limits. i'm crazy mad in love with blogging. and this blog is gonna be awesome-tastic.

hmm. my first post (:

2008-08-04T20:27:00.003-04:00

Hello, Reader!

My name is Jennifer. I go by anything, and I don't really care what you call me as long as it's not mean :)

this is me, if you're wondering what i look like (my "i didn't do it! heh." look haha)

okay, so here are SEVEN basic facts about me... plus one.
1) yes, i'm asian. taiwanese. yay!
2) music is my life. it gets me through any day - the good and the bad (sorry for lack of better words?)
3) i hope i can be a fashion designer when i grow up. if not, then i'd like to do something in the writing business
4) i love art, doodling, and photography
5) i play violin and volleyball. double v's!
6) i'm a pretty happy and nice person, so don't be afraid to get to know me!
7) i'm fourteen and a rising freshmen. wish me luck in high school! (: i am very excited.
plus one) seven is my favorite number. numbers associated with seven are cool, too.

okay. this is longer than i expected my introduction to be, but anyways, yay. i'm looking forward to posting here more, and i hope you are looking forward to read this amazing blog with really cool (yeah, they really are cool!) people writing it.

catch ya later aligator, jennifer (: