Parsons Prodigies

Just A Sign of Life

2006-12-11T21:07:00.000-08:00

Ok, for the past (over) a month, I've been checking my blog every day, feeling my heart break as I see people saying "Where are you?" and "It's time for another post" on my comments board. And so, I just wanted to let you know that I'm out there, that I will post within a week, and a that I will NEVER be gone this long again. I've had school applications and a million other things going on, so just bear with me, hunny buns. I'll be back soon.
Guadalahara, guadalahoo, I...Love...You :0)
-Gigi

Most Gorgeous Fashion Spread Ever!!!

2006-11-04T19:36:00.001-08:00

Ok, so by now you and I (whoever you are) have gotten used to the fact that I will only be able to post like every two weeks. Sad as that is, it's not so bad because now it's time for me to talk about the best fashion spread I have ever seen. For those of you who don't read Elle (a magazine to which I now feel obligated to subscribe), their fashion spread "At First Light" featured the best makeup, hair, and clothes styling of any photo shoot I have ever seen.
This tiered strapless Valentino dress is so gorgeous. Simple, bright...pair that with ruffles and I think we have a winner!!! If you're lucky enough to live in New York and have enough money to even consider buying Valentino anything, stop by their boutique at 747 Madison Avenue before somone else scoops it up. Just one note: it's price upon request.
Next we have the most perfect babydoll dress...ever!!! If you have the legs it takes to get away with wearing this, you're already my idol. Unfortunately this dress is even more unattainable than the first...Balmain's flagship store is in, you guessed it, Paris. Look them up on the internet if you like. Hopefully you'll have more success than me.
Last but not least, this dress is so elegant and yet, you could wear it to the beach (if you happened to be at the most expensive party ever!). This is a surprising variation by Vera Wang on her usual contrast of gold and blues/purples. Although this dress actually falls into a price range ($450), you'll have to go to Ultimo in Chicago if you want to get it. Sorry!
To credit the people who worked on this fabulous spread, here are their names and websites:
1) Makeup Stylist-Thierry Maudit-You have to click on "MAKEUP", and then you'll find him
2) Hair Stylist-Bruno Silvani
3) Clothing Stylist-Benjamin Galopin cannot be found on the World Wide Web, but watch for more of his work. After seeing these dresses, I'm sure you're hungry for more.
Last but not least if you want more info on the dresses in this post, click here.

Ok my lovelies, this is Gigi, signing off.
Till next time...
:0)

Guess What...It's the Blog Special!!!

2006-10-23T16:24:00.000-07:00

By now I'm sure the one or two bloggers who actually ever liked my blog have given up on the hope that I would ever return to the World Wide Web, but...I'm back and better than ever!!! Doing a nine to five school day is really hard but I'm telling you, for real...I won't disappear again.
As promised, the blog special is here. While I was going through the blogs on my links list, I became increasingly disturbed to see just how many of you have dropped off the the face of the earth or changed into a totally different blog overnight. Therefore, I'm sad to say, I'm only featuring four blogs in this post, but never fear! There will be more blog posts in the future.
And now, the envelope please....(these aren't in any particular order, just in case you were wondering)

Blog #1: Allure Fashion
From runway fashion to celebrity style, Allure Fashion has it all. The clothes she features are cool enough that you aren't thinking, "Wonderful! Walmart wedges", but are usually low enough on the price scale that you aren't thinking, "Yeah! More expensive clothing that I could never afford". Even more high-end fashions that are featured on this blog have that fashion essence that makes them fantastic, if not an ideal purchase then at least a great idea. The ankle boots at right are a perfect example of the kind of fabulous design Allure Fashion features. I'll bet anything that every one of you is lusting after those shoes.

Blog #2: Be Amazing, Be Jealous (Pink Balloons)
If I had one word to sum up this blog it would have to be yummy. Be Amazing, Be Jealous reminds me more of cotton candy than a certain neon colored inflatable, the fashions and makeup so deliciously feminine and chic, you'll want to savor each post slowly before going shopping for all of the delectable items featured. Recently BABJ did a makeup post, something I hope she does more of in the future ;) Trust me, if you check out his blog, you will be jealous. Just one note: you might know this blog by its old name Pink Balloon. Same great blog, great new name.

Blog #3: A Fabulous Fashion Blog
I'd say the best thing about this blog is that it accomplishes something rarely seen on most fashion blogs: it's eclectic, yet classic. You won't see straight goth, straight girly, straight...anything on this blog. A little bit of everything would be the perfect way to describe its contents. An added bonus: frugal, but fashionable, finds. Definitely one to keep in mind before your next trip to the mall.

Blog #4: Turns to Dust
This blog is the online equivalent of a poetry corner or your favorite coffee house. From books to music, this blog basically covers everything. Plus they have a weekly fashion love or hate it. Personally, I'm all love.

That's it for this post, but I'll be back soon with more. Visit these blogs, you won't be sorry. And, if you want, email me about your own, just click on my profile and you'll find ways to contact me :)

I'm pleased as punch, and pretty as a princess!
-Gigi

Curly Gurl

2006-09-08T11:41:00.000-07:00

Before I do my huge fashion blog post (which is taking me a little while to get together), I thought I thought I'd do a post on curly hair. After looking through this month's issue of Seventeen and noticing that they didn't offer any hair styles or good products for curly girls, I figured I had to offer my services forth to my spiral sisters.
Just to warn you, as much as we all want to believe in what magazines say, from now on, you CANNOT follow any hair advice you read in magazines. Same goes for anyone who tells you to use shampoo.
Ha, you're already shocked and grossed out, but if you're a curly girl, you'll probably try anything. Read on for the basics to curly hair and where to buy the curly girl bible.

Rules of Curly Hair:
1. You must not shampoo it. The detergents in shampoo, as you may have noticed, are causing your curly hair to be VERY FRIZZY. Not a big surprise when that sodium laureth sulfate from your LAUNDRY DETERGENT is the main ingredient in your number one hair product.
2. You must condition and use your conditioner as a shampoo. Do this by massaging your scalp the same way you would with shampoo, except that now, your scalp will be getting cleaned out and hydrated instead of fried to a crisp.
3. No more brushes. Finger brush only
4. Use a curl cream with gel, not a pomade or wax

Now that every belief you ever had about curly hair has been shattered. Recuperate, re-educate. Save your hair. Buy this book

While you're at it, you might want to buy this hair creme by Bumble and Bumble. One word. Amazing.

Now it's up to you grasshopper.
Time to curl up and dye!
-Gigi

Funky Frugal Finds

2006-08-31T20:20:00.000-07:00

Lately I've noticed that we're all covering the same websites, that we're all talking about the same trends. Everyone's trying to get attention for their blog, but on the flipside, no one's giving any back. I mean, with school starting, who has the time?
I get out of school at 5:20. P.M. Consider that, and then ask yourself, "Do I have the time?". Um, unless you're one of those fabulously annoying AP kids, YA DO. So, here are a few little items I thought might mix things up a bit.
This tee shirt is from a website I saw on one of my favorite new fashion blogs, Pink Balloons. I have to say, this was the only tee that I found which wasn't blatently crude (except for the one Pink featured), but if you want to cruise the website where I found it, here it is.
In my opinion, these Mary Janes are the coolest kicks in the cave...or at the least the most original. Get 'em while they're hot (or at least glazed) by clicking here.
Last but not least, for your room, for your wardrobe, I bring you...monkey stencils! Actually, in case you haven't noticed Urban Outfitters carries a wide variety of stencils (including designs not involving primates) for surprisingly low costs. If you're dying to redo an old tee shirt, click here.

Now, for an announcement. My next post will feature every fashion blog I can find. That means yours and probably all your friends', who can even email me anything specific you or they want me to say about your blogs by clicking here! The ultimate PR for your blog is coming soon. Be prepared...
-Gigi

Head Over Heels

2006-08-27T12:58:00.000-07:00

God, I missed you guys. Can you believe that my school assigned three book reports for me to turn in on the first day of school? I don't know about you guys, but the fact that homework can be assigned during the summer seems like craziness to me. Never fear. No matter how much homework is assigned this school year, fashion will be victorious. This blog shall go on!

Here are some of my favorite heels for fall. And guess what? They're all under $50!

If your school dresscode allows for these...then I love your school! Otherwise these flats are awesome for weekends, concerts, and pretty much any place you know you won't run into your high school's principal.

These are very Tara Subakoff. Plus, don't you love the color? Platforms never looked so good.
Classic stilettos in white look great with denim. Dress 'em up or dress 'em down, these star-print flats look good with pretty much anything.
Last but not least, these Manolo Blahnik Mary Jane remakes come in black and white, plus they're casual enough for school.

Speaking of shoes, I am proud to announce that I knew about it before any other fashion blog and featured the designer before the collection even came out. Abate is making a line of shoes for Payless! . Unlike the new lines at Nine West, everyone can afford these shoes. Coming soon!

I also found this awesome website called CoCo and Delilah: New York. They sell clothes from well known brands like Miss Sixty and Frankie B. plus some obscure names like Smashing Grandpa or Taverniti So (which has the best jeans). WARNING: These clothes are kinda expensive.

Last but not least, this pin from the Hard Rock cafe is perfect for a messenger bag or backpack. Buy it from their website.

Toodles (but not for long!),
-Gigi

I Know I Said There'd Be a Part 2, But...

2006-08-20T22:20:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry. It's just too darn fun to talk about expensive, unattainable items. Use these items as inspiration for your own designs, not as fall neccessities (that is, unless you can spend more on a wallet than my entire year's clothes budget!).
As we all know, Juicy Couture is teeter-tottering on that fine line between overpriced surburbian attire and classic with a flair. After scouring their entire website, I found these shoes.

I could savor these shoes like a Grey Goose martini (if a. I were legal and b. I could afford the martini, much less the shoes).
Find the first shoe at:

Juicy Wedge

Find the second one at:

Juicy Boot

Speaking of grey...that's the first color I used to think of when I thought of cashmere. Not true now. These bright beauties by Autumn Cashmere have inspired in me a new love of wool. Although these are probably extremely expensive, I wouldn't know seeing as the website offers very little info as to where to buy their clothing. Sorry guys.

If you want, go search their website:

Autumn Cashmere

You're searching in vain.
Last but not least, I'm sure all of you have heart about London Sole and their addictive flats. Their website is like being in a shoe candy store. They have every kind of flat in every color of the rainbow (and more), but sadly, their idea of a sale is $90. Honestly, I wouldn't frown upon anyone shelling out the money for one of these cuties, but don't blame me if you find that you can't buy just one.
Cue the addiciton:

London Sole

Hopefully all of you have the self-restraint to not go out and spend your entire life savings on sweaters and shoes (yeah, right!). I sure don't.
May all of us come into an inheritence in the near future (I don't know how we'll survive without it).
-Gigi

For a Fashionable Fall...Part 1

2006-08-19T21:35:00.000-07:00

As we start yet another school year and hope, as the magazines promise, that it will be our best one yet (not ever. If it was your best one ever than what would you do next year?), I can't help but feel a sense of mourning for the summer. No more 12 hour sleep cycles, surfing the web for graphic print tees, or the excuse (or time, for that matter) to get a thousand and one pedicures a month...
OK, that was sad, but now it's over and I have everything you need for a fashionable fall. Read on to find this year's essentials and not-so-essentials. You won't be disappointed.

Sorry I wasn't able to get pictures to show you the amazing stuff at this website, but at http://www.skinit.com you can choose skins for everything from your laptop to you iPod. Definitely the ultimate way to accesorize your electronics.
Speaking of electronics, I can think of no cooler way to work on that English thesis you've put off for way too long than saving it on one of these flashdrives and bringing it to school to work on at lunch.
Find it at:

Freshly Squeezed Flash

(the owner of this website is having her flashdrives put in MTV goodie-bags as we speak).
Update your wardrobe or just your backpack easily with cute rhinestones or lace. This website features everything from iron-on patches to iron-on Swavorski crystals!
Fire-up your sewing machines and irons, then go to:

M&J Trimming

And for all of you who thought I was a saint for featuring that website on my blog, you're going to practically self-combust when I tell you about this. In case you haven't already read your Teen Vogue cover-to-cover, amidst $600 shoes and Burberry trench coats, someone was smart enough to feature this book: Sew U by Eviana Hartman. In this book it tells you how to create an entire wardrobe from scratch! Now all you girls who couldn't even afford to take a sewing class just have to shell out the money for this book and sewing machine and you can get started! I'm happy to announce that your new fall wardrobe will cost you under $20. For the sake of your savings account, but this book at:

Amazon: Sew U

Never fear! The list is not yet complete. I'll have more for you tomorrow. For now, I'm in deep need of a REM cycle.
Sew long!
-Gigi

Lost in Translation

2006-08-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

Hey! First of all, to all of you who I have contacted about being added to my links list, I just thought you should know I'm having a few technical difficulties to say the least. But never fear, by the power of Prada, I shall prevail!
Second of all, for thosel of you who are thinking about adding a little somethin' special to their rooms, I suggest you check out this magnet board at:
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml PRODID=10012621&CATID=64178&searchId=5211042&itemIndex=14
The upside, each one is unique. These boards are made out of real Japanese newspapers and magazines so no two are exactly alike. Plus, a coordinating wastebasket is available.
The downside, they're a little raw. Upclose, the board definitely doesn't have a finished quality. From a distance though, it looks, well, awesome.
That's all for now folks, but seeing as I'm addicted to my blog, I guaruntee you'll hear from me soon.
xoxo,
Gigi

Abaete: Slip Into Fall

2006-08-16T22:42:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I love these dresses. As a fall spread, I'm very impressed. This is a great example of how to create simple, geometric dresses that flatter the figure. Personally, anything that doesn't accentuate my hips and my boobs isn't hanging in my closet. Plus, as if you didn't notice, these dresses are an easy way to go from summer to fall fashion without the shock of long sleeves and too many shades of browns. Tell me what you think about the whole collection after checking it out at: http://www.elle.com/collections/8119/fall-2006-ready-to-wear-abaet-collections-page2.html.

The Society of the Next Big Things

2006-08-16T21:46:00.000-07:00

Hey! Thanks for visiting my blog. As an aspiring fashion designer, I thought, just as most of you did, that starting my own fashion blog would be a great way to show off my knowledge of design as well as my favorite haute couture dresses. My goal changed after taking a browse through all the different fashion blogs here on Blogger. You'd be amazed at just how many excellent fashion blogs are out there. Currently, as we all know, the most popular fashion blog is that of Sophia Signorelli who was featured in Teen Vogue. Personally, I love her blog. But then again, it did bug me more than a little that all you other wonderful fashion bloggers had to stand in the shadow of a girl who, while undoubtedly talented, got to have a million different comments on just one of her posts while most of us would be excited by just one.

What I'm trying to say is that if we would all team up and share our ideas, we could interact with one another. If we don't, there will always be one blog that gets all the attention while the rest of our talents go to waste.
So...if you give me your blog name and I check it out and deem it worthy of my links list (my requirements: just that you seem authentic and basically that it doesn't suck. Easy, right?) I'll add you and even occasionally mention you on my blog whenever I see something I really like. At the same time, I'm also going to keep my my own blog which I would really, really love comments on. If you give me feedback, I'll be sure to do the same for you.
Meeting each other online will be almost as cool as meeting each other for our first year at Parsons or F.I.T.
Share the love (and of course any info you have on the lastest D&G collection),
Gigi