Estamos em 2011 mas muitas vezes me sinto em 1911. Há duas semanas fui no salão com o marido e a cabeleireira perguntou de onde a gente era (nossos sotaques nos denunciam assim que abrimos a boca). Quando falamos que éramos do Brasil, ela não sabia onde era. Típico. Explicamos que ficava na América do Sul e a cara de superioridade que ela fez também é bem típica. Em seguida veio a pérola: "Eu tenho medo de ir na América do Sul, sabe? Por causa dos bichos, das cobras...". 20 anos depois da minha primeira viagem aos EUA e a mentalidade dos americanos continua exatamente a mesma: o Brasil todo é uma selva amazônica e a gente anda no meio de índios, cobras, jacarés e onças. Os rios são infestados de piranhas, tem feriado de 5 dias todo mês, a capital do país é Buenos Aires e os brasileiros falam espanhol. O Brasil se resume a florestas tropicais, carnaval, favelas, praias e gente que vive no bem-bom se divertindo muito e trabalhando pouco. Aí pra completar eu vejo a matéria abaixo e tenho vontade de gritar.
Apparently One Can Look Good in the Amazon...
If there’s one thing I learned (fashion-wise) from my various trips to Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Mexico, it’s that looking cute in any sort of jungle-esque place is not easy... There’s a ton of humidity and stickiness which leads to an unattractive dewy look and major frizz in the hair department.
However the latest editorial in Melissa Plastic Dreams (a special magazine out for the shoe brand Melissa) begs to differ. The models in “Melissa Amazonista” look fierce and amazingly fabulous in the Amazon with shots captured by Amber Gray. I can only imagine how Fashion Editor Rodney Hall came up with the shoot’s concept. I love the hair by Linh Nguyen and makeup by Victorija Bowers complement the shoes and the looks. Maybe you can still look good in the Amazon?
APARENTEMENTE a criatura desinformada que escreveu esse texto precisa de umas férias durante a semana de moda no Brasil. O que acontece é que alguns americanos estão acostumados ao clima frio e seco e se sentem muito mal em climas quentes e úmidos. Eles suam bicas. Já eu de-tes-to clima frio e seco e fico muito mais confortável no clima quente e úmido (sou recifense), sem nunca perder a classe. Ou seja, cada organismo se adapta a viver na região em que mora e se vestir com beleza e elegância independe do clima. No calor usamos menos roupa, mas não por isso ficamos menos belas. Se a criatura aí de cima não consegue se vestir bem no calor é problema dela, mas querer generalizar isso para quem mora em terras tropicais é uma atitude no mínimo presunçosa. E sim, eu sou bairrista. Não me venham falar mal da minha terra na minha frente!
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terça-feira, 21 de junho de 2011
quinta-feira, 16 de junho de 2011
Nem é justo isso
O Sample Sale da Melissa tá bombando e eu aqui, tão perto e ao mesmo tempo tão absurdamente longe. Querem morrer comigo? Pois vejam as fotos do que tem por lá:
With the recent rain storms, I thought it was time to stock up on Melissa’s fantastic plastic shoes. I wasn’t alone. The showroom on West 27th Street in the west end of Chelsea was packed yesterday. It was the first day of the sale and already many sizes have been depleted.
As you walk in, you’ll find shoe boxes organized against the walls and in the middle of the room by style. Some of the shoes can also be found in big plastic bins separated by size. The sales people had a tough time trying to keep everything neat and organized as shoppers frantically grabbed boxes and tried on the footwear.
As for what’s available, plenty of Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for $50. Styles include: the Lady Dragon slingbacks (in spring colors such as lilac, pink, green and more); Temptation pump (black); Ultragirl with bow (black, light grey, light pink, gold); Ballerina II (pink and black); the Wedge (black & beige); flip flops with a heart (black, gold, pink); and the Three Strap heels. A steal was the Vivienne Westwood three strap flats which rang in at $20. The reason for the bargain is that they had tons of stock to get rid of in a wide selection of sizes and colors.
Other collabs include Jean Paul Gautier’s Melissa Strappy Cage sandal tagged at $75 (was $260). There were tons of JPG’s shoes in all sorts of colors and sizes. There were several Melissa Campanas left in black and some boxes of VW rain boots.
Melissa brand styles (tagged at $20 and $30) included, the Marine, Ultragirl, Royal, flip flops and more. Pricing is color coded with dots on the boxes: royal blue = $75; neon pink = $50; yellow = $30; white = $20. The sale runs through this Saturday. I’m told that they plan to restock.
Where/When: 520 W. 27th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 702; June 15 to 18 Wed–Fri (noon–8), Sat (11–5).
Fala sério: é justo isso? Não, não é. Alou lojas do Brasil, é assim que se faz promoção, viu? Nada de deixar a clientela comprar às escuras sem saber o que vai receber!!!
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With the recent rain storms, I thought it was time to stock up on Melissa’s fantastic plastic shoes. I wasn’t alone. The showroom on West 27th Street in the west end of Chelsea was packed yesterday. It was the first day of the sale and already many sizes have been depleted.
As you walk in, you’ll find shoe boxes organized against the walls and in the middle of the room by style. Some of the shoes can also be found in big plastic bins separated by size. The sales people had a tough time trying to keep everything neat and organized as shoppers frantically grabbed boxes and tried on the footwear.
As for what’s available, plenty of Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for $50. Styles include: the Lady Dragon slingbacks (in spring colors such as lilac, pink, green and more); Temptation pump (black); Ultragirl with bow (black, light grey, light pink, gold); Ballerina II (pink and black); the Wedge (black & beige); flip flops with a heart (black, gold, pink); and the Three Strap heels. A steal was the Vivienne Westwood three strap flats which rang in at $20. The reason for the bargain is that they had tons of stock to get rid of in a wide selection of sizes and colors.
Other collabs include Jean Paul Gautier’s Melissa Strappy Cage sandal tagged at $75 (was $260). There were tons of JPG’s shoes in all sorts of colors and sizes. There were several Melissa Campanas left in black and some boxes of VW rain boots.
Melissa brand styles (tagged at $20 and $30) included, the Marine, Ultragirl, Royal, flip flops and more. Pricing is color coded with dots on the boxes: royal blue = $75; neon pink = $50; yellow = $30; white = $20. The sale runs through this Saturday. I’m told that they plan to restock.
Where/When: 520 W. 27th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 702; June 15 to 18 Wed–Fri (noon–8), Sat (11–5).
Fala sério: é justo isso? Não, não é. Alou lojas do Brasil, é assim que se faz promoção, viu? Nada de deixar a clientela comprar às escuras sem saber o que vai receber!!!
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Vanessa da Silva for Melissa
Vanessa é brasileira, cresceu em São Paulo mas se mudou para Londres em 2001.
Known for her folklore illustrations and collaborations with labels such Michiko Koshino, Mathces and Topshop, East End based illustrator and designer Vanessa da Silva teamed up with Melissa. Based in East London, Da Silva created a series of illustrations for Melissa’s non-for-sale publication ‘Plastic Dreams Magazine’, which is distributed within the industry.
Da Silva received 'Timecode' as a brief, and came up with the idea of presenting the pages as scarves. On the partnership with Melissa Da Silva said: “I wanted to illustrate the collection in a way that still if you looked at the drawings you would have the desire to wear the shoes. I thought the plastic feel translated into the illustration with that feminine girlie look, which its very Melissa.”
Fonte 1 e Fonte 2
Known for her folklore illustrations and collaborations with labels such Michiko Koshino, Mathces and Topshop, East End based illustrator and designer Vanessa da Silva teamed up with Melissa. Based in East London, Da Silva created a series of illustrations for Melissa’s non-for-sale publication ‘Plastic Dreams Magazine’, which is distributed within the industry.
Da Silva received 'Timecode' as a brief, and came up with the idea of presenting the pages as scarves. On the partnership with Melissa Da Silva said: “I wanted to illustrate the collection in a way that still if you looked at the drawings you would have the desire to wear the shoes. I thought the plastic feel translated into the illustration with that feminine girlie look, which its very Melissa.”
Fonte 1 e Fonte 2
Skyscraper Court
Quando eu vi a estampa da Skyscraper Court achei a coisa mais linda e fiquei pensando se a versão em plástico teria algo parecido:
Então divulgaram as fotos do SPFW e lá estava a estampa (na versão genérica, é bem verdade), só que veio na Ultra ao invés de na Sky. Mesmo assim eu gostei:
Fonte das fotos: 1, 2 e 3
Então divulgaram as fotos do SPFW e lá estava a estampa (na versão genérica, é bem verdade), só que veio na Ultra ao invés de na Sky. Mesmo assim eu gostei:
Fonte das fotos: 1, 2 e 3
The best of Philippine Fashion
I always look forward to having tea at the Makati Shangri-la. The hotel has concocted a creative way to serve tea (you must check out the tea menu!). And it’s served in such a beautiful setting where you have a view of the hotel’s very own garden located outside the building. Aside from the tea and the grandness of the hotel itself, there’s another reason why I’ve been going to the Makati Shang every Thursday afternoon since April: The country’s most respected fashion designers are currently presenting their latest collections at this hotel.
The comeback of Fashion Watch Quartet this year at the Makati Shang is stronger than ever. After all, the event happens to be the brainchild of master couturier Inno Sotto, who celebrated his three decades in fashion last year, and is currently the creative director of the entire series. Fashion Watch continues to raise the bar in positioning Philippine Fashion as the best in the region.
The line-up of designers for this year speaks so much on how the organizers have carefully deliberated the merits of each one to deserve a spot in the show. Cebu’s Jun Escario and Cavite’s Joel Escober, who both continue to redefine the look of Filipino femininity, opened the series with each one showcasing a strong collection that speaks of sophistication and elegance. Escario made use of his talent in mixing and matching different materials to create various combinations that stood-out on the runway. His muted choice of colors complemented his classic silhouettes that accentuate a woman’s curves. Escario remains to be a popular figure among Manila’s fashionistas. He’s on his way to establishing a niche in Philippine fashion with his signature brand of sensuality and sophistication.
Lulu Tan Gan, the Philippine Queen of Knit, certainly outdid herself with her latest collection. Her simple form-fitting silhouettes were adorned with soft fabric outerwear such as scarves and oversized cover-ups made from abaca. The soft knits and airy fabric were just right and ripe for the hot season. Adorned with Jewelmer pearls and shiny Melissa shoes, Lulu Tan-Gan’s makes summer dressing look so chic.
JC Buendia, FDCP president and couturier to presidents Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Benigno Aquino, showcased an inspired collection that proves only how timeless his artistry is. Inspired by the popular show, “Vampire Diaries,” he formed a collection that is best described as 18th century Goth. The collection included body-hugging suits for men. One of the female models wore a sexy see-through sheer top with ruffle details and full a-line skirt. JC gave a new meaning to elegance with this collection, which is so chic and androgynous. He can easily twist basic pieces to something elegant and striking.
Fresh from showcasing his award-winning collection in Singapore, Jerome Lorico wowed the crowd with his modernist take on knitwear. He presented an all-black collection using Philippine made materials such as hybrid cotton-piña, and pure cotton for the woven knitwear. I never thought knitwear could actually look so urban, so modern, and so chic! After the show, I rushed to Jerome to congratulate him. He whispered that he’s about to meet with some Russian businessmen who have expressed their interest to distribute his line abroad. Indeed, as Fashion Watch is being held at the Shangri-la Makati, there is always that big opportunity for the participating designers to meet some of the more distinguished movers and shakers in business who stay at the hotel.
(...)
Fashion Watch 2011 is a project of the CFDP (Council of Fashion Designers of the Philippines). It will run from April to November, 2011.
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The comeback of Fashion Watch Quartet this year at the Makati Shang is stronger than ever. After all, the event happens to be the brainchild of master couturier Inno Sotto, who celebrated his three decades in fashion last year, and is currently the creative director of the entire series. Fashion Watch continues to raise the bar in positioning Philippine Fashion as the best in the region.
The line-up of designers for this year speaks so much on how the organizers have carefully deliberated the merits of each one to deserve a spot in the show. Cebu’s Jun Escario and Cavite’s Joel Escober, who both continue to redefine the look of Filipino femininity, opened the series with each one showcasing a strong collection that speaks of sophistication and elegance. Escario made use of his talent in mixing and matching different materials to create various combinations that stood-out on the runway. His muted choice of colors complemented his classic silhouettes that accentuate a woman’s curves. Escario remains to be a popular figure among Manila’s fashionistas. He’s on his way to establishing a niche in Philippine fashion with his signature brand of sensuality and sophistication.
Lulu Tan Gan, the Philippine Queen of Knit, certainly outdid herself with her latest collection. Her simple form-fitting silhouettes were adorned with soft fabric outerwear such as scarves and oversized cover-ups made from abaca. The soft knits and airy fabric were just right and ripe for the hot season. Adorned with Jewelmer pearls and shiny Melissa shoes, Lulu Tan-Gan’s makes summer dressing look so chic.
JC Buendia, FDCP president and couturier to presidents Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Benigno Aquino, showcased an inspired collection that proves only how timeless his artistry is. Inspired by the popular show, “Vampire Diaries,” he formed a collection that is best described as 18th century Goth. The collection included body-hugging suits for men. One of the female models wore a sexy see-through sheer top with ruffle details and full a-line skirt. JC gave a new meaning to elegance with this collection, which is so chic and androgynous. He can easily twist basic pieces to something elegant and striking.
Fresh from showcasing his award-winning collection in Singapore, Jerome Lorico wowed the crowd with his modernist take on knitwear. He presented an all-black collection using Philippine made materials such as hybrid cotton-piña, and pure cotton for the woven knitwear. I never thought knitwear could actually look so urban, so modern, and so chic! After the show, I rushed to Jerome to congratulate him. He whispered that he’s about to meet with some Russian businessmen who have expressed their interest to distribute his line abroad. Indeed, as Fashion Watch is being held at the Shangri-la Makati, there is always that big opportunity for the participating designers to meet some of the more distinguished movers and shakers in business who stay at the hotel.
(...)
Fashion Watch 2011 is a project of the CFDP (Council of Fashion Designers of the Philippines). It will run from April to November, 2011.
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Plastic Dreams em inglês
Pela primeira vez a Plastic Dreams teve uma versão em inglês. O debut foi com a coleção Amazonista, que está chegando por aqui agora. A revista está disponível em alguns estados americanos, mas Nebraska não é um deles. Então eu pedi um exemplar em inglês ao pessoal da Melissa no Brasil, mas *obviamente* eles não mandaram. (Estou há SEMANAS implorando para que eles enviem o saquinho que VEIO FALTANDO na minha Wanting, mas sou solenemente ignorada. Já mandei dúzias de tweets e emails, sem solução. Aliás, como todo problema que eu tenho com a Melissa, né? Fica sem solução.)
Aí eu escrevi pro pessoal da Melissa EUA e pedi a revista. Nunca comprei nada na Melissa EUA (versus muitas e muitas dezenas de pares na Melissa do Brasil), mas fui atendida PRONTAMENTE. Passei um único tweet e logo recebi a resposta. Eles me escreveram com a maior satisfação, pediram o endereço e disseram que iam mandar a revista. Poucos dias depois eu recebi, tudo certinho, como prometido. Outro exemplo de bom atendimento foi quando eu entrei em contato com a Melissa Austrália. Da mesma forma que aconteceu aqui, recebi a reposta rapidamente e meu problema foi solucionado, sem traumas, sem desgastes, sem dúzias de mensagens ignoradas, sem ficar horas pendurada no telefone.
A Melissa do Brasil precisa fazer URGENTEMENTE um curso INTENSIVO pra aprender a atender a clientela. Eles dão todo o suporte para uma meia dúzia de VIPs (o que não tá errado, VIP dá visibilidade pra marca) mas a massa das clientes fica simplesmente sem resposta. Se as minhas compras dependessem do atendimento que recebo da Loja Melissa, eu não compraria mais absolutamente nada deles.
Voltando à revista, a Plastic Dreams em inglês é da Amazonista, mas a Mesh Pump da Time Code está lá. A revista não é igual à versão em português, há matérias exclusivas e fotos exclusivas. Um dia quando passar a raiva eu faço um comparativo para mostrar a vocês. Enquanto isso fiquem com algumas fotos tiradas do site da Melissa Austrália:
UPDATE 06/07/11: Muitos emails, incontáveis tweets e uma ligação internacional depois e eu continuo SEM receber o saquinho da minha Melissa. Parece mentira, né? Vejam bem, eu não estou pedindo que eles mandem o saquinho aqui para os EUA, quero que enviem para um endereço no Brasil. Pelo visto é mais fácil ganhar na loteria.
Aí eu escrevi pro pessoal da Melissa EUA e pedi a revista. Nunca comprei nada na Melissa EUA (versus muitas e muitas dezenas de pares na Melissa do Brasil), mas fui atendida PRONTAMENTE. Passei um único tweet e logo recebi a resposta. Eles me escreveram com a maior satisfação, pediram o endereço e disseram que iam mandar a revista. Poucos dias depois eu recebi, tudo certinho, como prometido. Outro exemplo de bom atendimento foi quando eu entrei em contato com a Melissa Austrália. Da mesma forma que aconteceu aqui, recebi a reposta rapidamente e meu problema foi solucionado, sem traumas, sem desgastes, sem dúzias de mensagens ignoradas, sem ficar horas pendurada no telefone.
A Melissa do Brasil precisa fazer URGENTEMENTE um curso INTENSIVO pra aprender a atender a clientela. Eles dão todo o suporte para uma meia dúzia de VIPs (o que não tá errado, VIP dá visibilidade pra marca) mas a massa das clientes fica simplesmente sem resposta. Se as minhas compras dependessem do atendimento que recebo da Loja Melissa, eu não compraria mais absolutamente nada deles.
Voltando à revista, a Plastic Dreams em inglês é da Amazonista, mas a Mesh Pump da Time Code está lá. A revista não é igual à versão em português, há matérias exclusivas e fotos exclusivas. Um dia quando passar a raiva eu faço um comparativo para mostrar a vocês. Enquanto isso fiquem com algumas fotos tiradas do site da Melissa Austrália:
UPDATE 06/07/11: Muitos emails, incontáveis tweets e uma ligação internacional depois e eu continuo SEM receber o saquinho da minha Melissa. Parece mentira, né? Vejam bem, eu não estou pedindo que eles mandem o saquinho aqui para os EUA, quero que enviem para um endereço no Brasil. Pelo visto é mais fácil ganhar na loteria.
quarta-feira, 15 de junho de 2011
Sample Sale em Nova York
Começou hoje o Sample Sale da Melissa e vai até o dia 18. Pena que é só em Nova York =/
Plastic shoes are up to 75 percent off at the Melissa Shoes sample sale. Select styles from Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier start at $25. Melissa x Jean Paul Gaultier strappy heel stilettos are pared down from $160 to $90, Melissa x Vivienne Westwood tortoiseshell flats with bows are $75 (were $140) and Melissa x Vivienne Westwood peep-toe pumps are whittled from $164 to $100.
Fonte 1, Fonte 2 e Fonte 3
Plastic shoes are up to 75 percent off at the Melissa Shoes sample sale. Select styles from Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier start at $25. Melissa x Jean Paul Gaultier strappy heel stilettos are pared down from $160 to $90, Melissa x Vivienne Westwood tortoiseshell flats with bows are $75 (were $140) and Melissa x Vivienne Westwood peep-toe pumps are whittled from $164 to $100.
Fonte 1, Fonte 2 e Fonte 3
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