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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Music A to Z - Elton John by kirakay featuring GAP accessories
You ladies and gentlemen AREN'T making it easy on me, are you? I've seen so many fabulous sets today, I was nearly at a loss to pick the set of the day today. I chose this set by kirakay at long last because I think she makes fantastic use of familiar and generic items to create something striking and unique. I mean, take that necklace, for instance. Who in Polyvore hasn't at least SEEN that necklace? It's the fourth most popular necklace right now and for good reason. I know I've used it at least twice in the last couple of days. Also, she used a basic black boot, a basic black belt, and basic aviators. Yeah, they're cool, and can amp up any boring old outfit. But then she throws them on with that kelly green dress. *throws hands up* Well!
That's just ... I mean, who thinks of that? Brilliant! The scarf is perfect as well, the subtle print keeps things visually interesting, and frankly, without that scarf, it almost doesn't work. You need that hint of grey to tie together the black and green. Furthermore, the incorporation of Elton John just works. it just does, everything your mind tells you about Elton John is applied to the set, so what you're thinking is "funky, fun, gay, happy, groovy, music, YEAH!!!"
Monday, August 24, 2009
i dream that you are still here by cloho deux featuring Calypso
There were so many wonderful sets today! I chose this one as set-of-the-day because the designer is new to me and I LOVE her. Granted, I've been away from Polyvore as a regular for MONTHS, but I like to think I kept in the loop fairly well. Not well ENOUGH, as this genius slipped under my radar for so long.
Anyway, in regards to the set; It's dreamy, isn't it? There are three main colors here, a soft pink, sky blue and cream. All of those colors are tinged with hints of metallics and browns...keeping it from appearing childish or too clean. Thusly, it has a foggy feel to it, like nearly focused but not quite. I know when I dream, that's just how I feel...like it's right there in front of me and I'm seeing it, but I'm incapable of seeing anything BUT that. I don't know, maybe I'm not making any sense. The whole set reminds me of my favorite childhood book of fairy tales and it's all to do with just the right choices in color, texture and general ambience. Of course, I should expect nothing less from a fellow Graphic Designer. Kudos to you, Cloho Deux!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The first time I saw this, I thought "Majorly cool!" It was an impulsive response, I'm sure you've had them too and know what I'm talking about. For me, this set is all about the marriage of the items.There's not a lot here. A dress, shoes, earrings, a clutch, a glass of sangria and a Picasso. 6 pieces. But if you added a single thing, the whole look would feel a little heavier than it does right now. This is light and effortless, and yet so striking and stand-outish for the degree of difficulty in putting it together. A GREAT use of the inspiration piece. Also, Angel4e's sets come with a FREE short story! Definitely check her out!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Well, everyone, I'm back. School has finished, I am not yet working full time again, and my company has, at least temporarily, lifted the ban on Polyvore in the workplace. Thusly, I thought I'd celebrate by featuring my favorite set of the day.
Subliminal by eyesthatlie featuring RVCA
The thing about eyesthatlie is that all of her sets are so focused on this palette of desaturated colors, nearly black and white, grungy sort of feel. And for my money, few do it better. The other fun thing to do is imagine exactly how this would be worn. Would she roll the pants legs up a little bit to show off the shoe? Would the shirt be half tucked in? Would the vest be worn open or closed? How would she wear the bag? Would the panties be slightly visible? Would the hat be worn straight on the head or off a little, like a headband holding the hair back. I know how I'd wear it, (and I would wear it) but i also know that there's more than one way to pull off this look. So what eyesthatlie has created here is more than just an outfit, it's a wardrobe, filled with options and possibilities. Furthermore the look is incredibly cool without being costumey. This isn't "how to dress like a teenager", this is "how to dress for a casual day and look effortlessly cool". Granted, the older one gets, the harder it is to pull off this look, but with some minor adjustments, I'd say almost any age woman could wear these clothes and pull it off. And that is why this is my set of the day.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I wasn't going to post anything today, but this was too marvelous to resist. I admit I have a particular love for all things british (lord knows why) but this transcends mere Anglophilia. I think the best example is pairing that jacket with THAT plaid...not just any plaid, but THAT non tartan plaid. It's genious...ever so slightly revolutionary, as that plaid is often thought of as being a western american cowboy-ish pattern, and yet is present here, in the wild world of go go london. Then you throw in that plaid fedora...well, it's just thumbing one's nose at the whole concept of "this is mine, that is yours". They fit together perfectly, and charmingly. The whole look could have been overdone, but miss Henedina, again, found a perfect mix of color and elements that is both surprising and strangely perfectly acceptable...if that makes sense. Well done, B!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
I should probably prefice this by saying that...I can't access Polyvore at work anymore because of the fascists in IT...so my sets and blogs have been few and far between, and will continue to be for a little while until I get used to doing this when I'm at home. But so anyway, this is set of the day because I'm a big fan of these "color" sets. Ever since I got my creative juices replenished by "Sex in the City"...I've been kind of crazy about sort of unusual combinations. This dark lime green with peach is unusual, bold and oh so delicious. Well done, LDee!
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Well, isn't this a bit of spectacular. Where to begin...well, let's start with the chimp. Right away, you know this set is nearly crossing the border into crazy town, but she keeps it real using a solid *normal* color palette, mostly. Other than that, it's bat shit crazy. The floral long sleeve tee under that sort of tribal print dress is...well, I think she'd get looks. It's very editorial, in its whimsy. Her inspiration, as far as I can gather, is Pirates, if I'm judging correctly by the title. Pirates! I'll be honest, Pirates weren't what jumped to mind when I saw this...but I did get the feel of a Caribbean "bazaar" full of exotic trinkets and fabrics. Furthermore, yeah, when you look at it through pirate goggles, if you will...It does have a certain Pirate "flair" in its haphazard, do what you will "flurry". Also, DIGGIN' those shades, man. They're the element that keeps this set buoyant. Nicely done, LisaMay!
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Spider made some pretty awesome sets today, but this is my favorite, winning the most "chill factor" points. The hippie with the limp hair, the tortoise shell wayfarer frame sunglasses, the hap-hazard accessories that just "go". Definitely loving it. And if I'm not mistaken, that's one of my favorite plain black mini skirts that...for some reason...i'm TOTALLY digging right now. Versatality is my friend.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
I really dig those stockings. They're thick and richly textured, and the color is so in your face bold with the rest of the look. The shoes look like nurse's shoes, like something my grandmother would wear, but the color of the shoes vs. the color of the laces is, again, bold and in your face. When I saw this set, i thought..."that's just cool". The way she blended colors on this is unusual, subtle, everything with at least the smallest hint of forest green in it, even the yellows. Cool!
Monday, May 19, 2008
It looks professional, doesn't it? To me, this is what Polyvore *should* be all about, easily creating chic, sophisticated, beautiful graphic art. If I was an art director, I'd use this to sell that dress...or the color green...or for a flower shop advertisement...The outfit itself is lovely. I'm a huge fan of those Forzieri velvet green shoes and they compliment the satin dress so nicely. I also think the jewelry, in a darker hue than the dress, is really clever. To much of the same is boring, but subtlety makes this look really pop. Well done, Shilpa!
Friday, May 16, 2008
This is actually a day old, but I really wanted to feature one of polyvore's most underrated stylists here. The thing about style is, it has to be identifiable. Anyone can through a bunch of Marc Jacobs and Chloe couture together and call it fashion, and it IS...but nobody except marc jacobs or chloe can claim that style as their own. Mewsmom, and a number of stylists on polyvore...really HAVE their own style. You can look at a set and say "ah, that's a Natasha11" or "Ah, that's a doxophobia"...and in the same way, I can always identify "a mewsmom". Sometimes I don't like what she does, personal taste wise...but it's always distinctly "her". In this case, I definitely like it. I love the shoe and the earrings, and I love the color of the bag because it's SO muted. Who wouldn't have gone for an olive bag? That's the kind of unexpected twist that I live for. Well done, mews!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
This is not easy to do, kittens. Honestly, I try to bring this amount of ferocity to every set I make, but usually, it turns out...overcooked. This is done JUST right, with just the right amount of accessories and that STUNNING use of hot pink. I love the lacy/silky dress over those killer trousers and I can not get over those shoes. It's such an unusual combination of colors, and even more unusual with this outfit, but I totally dig it. I'm always a fan of fingerless gloves. If I had my way, the whole world would wear some form of glove and hat every single day. Also, not that this has much to do with the outfit, but I LOVE the model pics. They have so much attitude...I noticed looking through model sets...it's really common to see this sort of sleepy, lazy, droopy, "I'm sooooo bored" thing going on in the pictures...or something really soft and sunwashed and cerebral...but you rarely see some funky attitude and that's MY preferred photographic personality. Fashion people, you need to work on that. Gokarm has decreed. Well done .:like the Rock::.!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
I understand in some parts of the world, people don't LIKE high tops, sneakers, tennis shoes, or whatever you call them...I'm not of that school. Now...I don't even OWN a pair of sneakers, but if I did, these would be the ones I'd like. I'm a fan of big feet. I kind of love this urban flavor in this set. It's super comfortable and casual, but still very noticable and stylish. I'm digging the splashes of orange with THAT green...you see a lot of orange and green, but not often that color green, it's really...really special. great job!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
I've come back to this set 3 times over the last 24 hours because I love the silhouette just that much. That big cowl neckline is so sexy and so appropriate for work at the same time that it actually bugs me that nobody around here dresses this chic. Oh, there's a couple who fancy themselves fashionistas, but they've never taken minor chances like this. The shoe is just lovely, and ties the look together beautifully. I also love the tiny hints of red in the jewelry. Subtle...that's what it's all about.
Monday, May 12, 2008
There are few polyvorians who have been as immediately impressive as blondbeast. His eye is IMPECCABLE. Absolutely flawless.
You MUST check his sets out HERE.
Furthermore, they're always interesting and stylish. This set is his latest, and it's a stunner. The blue grey pants are slightly perplexing. Particularly with the total lack of blue-grey in the rest of the look. But then I look over to the 'inspiration'...and I realize he grabbed the color of the shadow behind her...That's just a little brilliant. I'm always a fan of black and pink but I never would have thought to add a white blazer. But again, drawing from the inspiration image, it definitely works and makes the rest of the color pop. A very striking set of the day. Well done, blondbeast!
Friday, May 09, 2008
I think people tend to underestimate the importance of a good graphic. Imagine this set WITHOUT the cartoon...it's good...yes, but it isn't set of the day. The cartoon is why this is set of the day, because it provides a unique, thought-provoking context. That said, I love the shoes. I would have gone for a salmon colored shoe and I would have been wrong, because the shoe keeps this very realistic rather than, sort of...cartoony in a christian lacroix kinda way. The bag is one of my favorites because the color is so unusual and supersaturated. The gold accessories complement the outfit very nicely, and i LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink make-up. It perfectly excecutes the meaning behind this set. It's pretty, sophisticated, and playful...kinda flirty with a sense of humor. Well done!
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Sometimes I wonder why I do this every day, this polyvore thing. I'm not really addicted to it. When I'm away on vacation or something for a week, I don't miss it all, no offence to my polyvore friends ;-). I need to see things like this to remember why Polyvore is worth it. What better way to showcase this dress? Honestly. If you blow this up magazine sized...it does not get better than this. It has depth, plot line, it's visually clear and vivid, the textures are strong, the colors saturated and subtle...furthermore, it's a cool outfit. The jean jacket and aviators ground this and take it from sweet to cool. I have learned SO much about fashion on polyvore, and I sense I'm going to go on learning, because of sets like this. Well done, Nat :).
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
This is such a marvelous translation of a runway look. Now, the runway look itself is very chic, very wearable, and the color blend is to die for. I love K.'s fully fleshed out look using brown tones instead of bluish green. The top matches the "nude" feel of the runway look and looks spectacular with the Karan Skirt here. I also like that the look isn't over accessorized and is suitable (albeit pricey!) for every day.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
This set is so beautiful! It reminds me of vacations on Prince Edward Island, the daisies washed in sunlight, freshly baked blueberry muffins, an engaging novel by your side, probably the smell of freshly cut grass floating on a gentle, cool breeze that rustles your hair eeeeeever so lightly. This is what I call an "environmental" set, where the outfit belongs within a certain period of time in a certain place in the world. The outfit itself is rather simple, but perfect. Tiny gold earrings, milky mary janes, a silky chiffon dress with dusty baby blue trim...it's all just so lovely, and so very evocative.
Also, just to let you know, Chani makes THE most beautiful jewelry. Check it out here!
Monday, May 05, 2008
I noticed something missing from Imprisoned Whimsy today...GLAMOUR. Now, I've got nothing against glamour, except that usually it's a little, let's face it, predictable. Glamour is a little more scientific than I like, if you know what I mean. Pretty dress, snug fit around the torso, long flowing skirt, high heels, gems and diamonds, fresh, bright makeup, and some sort of up do. You can't really go wrong if these elements are in place. However, I'm usually bored by it. Not so with Roby. She manages to turn up the amps on glamour, and this one is at 11, for that extra push. The diamond earrings and ring match in color (which is actually not at all easy to do in polyvore)...the dress is just above the ankle, I believe, so the strappy shoe is perfect, sitting just below the hem line. The clutch, again, perfectly matches the jewelry. Nothing is overdone, it's all very tasteful. It takes an Italian, I guess :D Grazie, Roby, per portare un certo fascino a capriccioso incarcerato!(Spero che la mia traduzione sia comprensibile!)
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