3/25/2008

The Fall Of Marc Jacobs


I have been watching in horror Marc Jacob's transformation for bona fide fashion designer to wannabe Hollywood d-list celebrity. Who would have guessed that getting clean would have caused the downward spiral, it is usually the other way around. The tacky tattoo of himself, the awful costume he wore to his Arabian style party, Kevin Federline at his fashion show, meeting perez hilton (who lamely thinks he discovered Agy Deyn and innocently believes she's brand new). It is truly awful. But Marc really hit an all time low when he flew to LA to go to perez hilton's birthday party. Are you serious? Other "celebrities" in attendance included Heidi Montag, Spencer Bratt and Victoria Recano  (whoever she is). The saddest part is that people like Khloe Kardashian get paid to attend that kind of event, but Marc obviously doesn't need the money so ... he actually wanted to be there.

There is an upside to this sad story and that is that his designs continue to amaze. At least for now. I just bought a few fun somethings at a Marc by Marc Jacobs store which I love love but I really wondered if maybe his design team is really responsible for all the great stuff and he just puts his name on it.

C.

3/03/2008

Look Of Spring: Florals + Patent Leather


You first saw them here and here and now with March comes spring and with spring come the florals and with the florals come the dread you'll look like a five year old. So don't be a shy daisy and toughen up the season must print with some rockin' patent leather. Remember this look isn't for wallflowers.

C.

2/28/2008

Must Read For Fall



Dust of those Fendi reading glasses: The Uberchic Style Icons of the Year are coming out with a must read book for fall.

Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen are working on a coffee-table book about fashion, titled "Influence".

The book will include exclusive photographs of Ashley and Mary-Kate from photographer Rankin, and a wide variety of other never-before-seen materials and interviews from Mary-Kate and Ashley's personal collections.

The twin fashionistas will also be writing about photographers, artists and designers including Bob Colacello, Terry Richardson, Jack Pierson and Christian Louboutin.

I, for one, can't wait.

C.

2/18/2008

February Inspiration


Inspiration can come from anywhere. No doubt Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig where inspired by Ghesquiere's festive spring confection to create the opening look of their fall collection.

So I decided to take inspiration from three different sources (the runway, celebrities, and music) to give new ideas for February.

Runway
This 3.1 Phillip Lim looks like something a model would wear off the runway. And since spring is coming why not ad a little floral scarf or bright yellow clutch?



Hollywood
Celebrities know that sunglasses are the only way to protect themselves from all the pap flashes and right now they are going the (very) dramatic route with huge sporty shades.

And yes that is Britney at this lovely blog but I do adore those Gucci sg's.




The Music Video
So the song is a bit old but I just couldn't get it out of my head and the imaginative video inspired me to pick the best t's for überchic ladies and gents.

Justice's D.A.N.C.E.




What inspires you this month?

C.

(All sunglasses and t's Urban Outfitters unless where noted)

2/14/2008

Wait For It



The Return Of Uberchic.

It's Coming.

C.

1/02/2008

The First Annual Überchic Awards


The winners are here for The First Annual Überchic Awards. Hundreds of votes were counted and the results have arrived. Some races were extremely close: Best Olsen was decided by one vote. And some were favorites from the beginning until the end: Überchic TV Show Gossip Girl.

Thanks to anyone who voted, hope you had fun and Happy Überchic New Year!

The envelope please,

And the winners are . . .





















Oh and I won an award myself! Darling Coco of Coco’s Tea Party (as if you didn’t already know/loved her) has given me The Thinking Blogger Award!

C.

12/25/2007

The Überchic Awards: Style

The last categories for The First Annual Überchic Awards celebrate the most stylish trends and trendsetters of the year.
Best 07 Trend
Best 07 Trend
Tent Dresses
Bangs
White Shades
Agyness and Herry Holland T's
Gossip Girl Style
Bright Tights
High-Waisted Jeans
Metallics
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Designer of the Year
Backwards collections, the Great Wall of China, magnificent confections and sad farewells: some of the reasons these designer where on everybody’s lips.

Designer of the Year
Marc Jacobs
Karl Lagerfeld
Nicolas Ghesquire
Valentino
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Best Olsen


Best Olsen
Mary Kate
Ashley
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Überchic Fashion Icon of the Year


Uberchic Fashion Icon of the Year
Kirsten Dunst
Rachel Bilson
Chloe Sevigny
Keira Knightley
Kate Bosworth
The Olsens
Mischa Barton
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Last chance to vote for this and the other categories, next week: the results.

C.