Gentlemen, This one is for you.

So I don't want the men to feel totally neglected, and I've been planning on doing some entries on menswear, so here goes!
I want to focus on some of my favorite Men's fashion trends and styles throughout the past few years, and I will also be telling you gentlemen what will NOT get you laid. At all.
I guess it's a "Do's and Don'ts" type of article. I will be continuing to write articles on men's fashion so don't fret. I love you too.

Now, I don't think there's anything sexier than a guy in some dark skinny jeans and a black v-neck tee (yeah, I said skinny jeans. I think they're hot on guys. As long as they aren't so tight they look like latex paint, they're completely do-able.), But sometimes you need to kick up your outfit a notch. Kicking up your outfit does NOT mean wearing a Tshirt with glo-paint splashes and a Dude-Bro name label on it. (Affliction and Ed Hardy- STOP MAKING CLOTHES. Please.)

Here are some of my favorite looks that are simple and sexy, but have a little something special to them, along with some Style Icons that wore them best.


1.. Anything Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers is the awkward, boyish, and absoloutley gorgeous frontman for the Indie- Post-Punk- New wave band, The Killers. Besides having a voice that makes panties drop, Mr. Flowers is a pioneer in style.
Flowers brought back the ever so popular skinny suit look, but upped the risk factor and took it west. Southwest to be exact. During the Killer's debut album Hot Fuss, they jumped right into the Fall Out Boy/Panic! At the Disco ranks of Alt/Indie pretty boy bands and did the whole eyeliner/ironic suspenders a'la Moulin Rouge type thing, but they soon broke the mold in music and style with their Sophomore Album (my favorite) Sam's Town (A reference to the Band's hometown of Las Vegas).
To cut this short-The Killers made The Wild West "Hipster." Hipster is a terrible term for it I think, but really, the Moustache, the skinny pant and the thick framed glasses all point to the H-word. But there also was a twinge of the west in the look.
I saw them in Concert during their Sam's Town tour, and not only was the show a treat, but the style did not dissapoint.
After their style and sound took a turn for the amazing, Brandon never looked back and has been one of my personal style icons in menswear ever since. I personally love the feather shoulder decorations used for the Spaceman video.
I also am madly, deeply in love with that perfect face and flawless voice, but this is about style.
Goddamn it he's so fucking pretty.






2. Sid Vicious

Back in the 70's, Punk was blowing everyone's minds. Not only with the music, but the rebellious style as well. Kids were breaking away from the "Peace & Love & Flowers & Fringe" of the late 60's, in style and attitude.
When the Sex Pistols came onto the English music scene, not only was the music dirty, gritty and irreverent, but so was the fashion. Holes, rips and safety pins were met with leather, leopard print, buttons and hand-made graphics.
Sid Vicious is probably one of my favorite style icons of the punk era, and why not? There is something very appealing about the bad boy image, and there's also something very appealing about a look that seems the person just threw it together from a craft-table explosion at a thrift store, but knowing secretly that the person put a LOT of effort into said outfit. The devil-may-care
style of Sid Vicious (and for the ladies, his victim/lover Nancy Spungen) will always be a look that can never be copied without looking forced, so try to downplay the look with just certain destroyed peices paired with something a little less...destroyed.
My personal favorite look of Sid's is the white, slightly oversized white blazer (cut just so enough chest is showing) and black cigarette fit pant that looks like it was worn highwatered on purpose...because who cares right? Fuck 'em!







3. The Smiths/Morrissey

Oh, Morrissey. The object of my twin sister's undying love, the lead singer of the band that got her through the turmoils of highschool...and the man who introduced me to the thought that "Oh my heavens, I am ENJOYING an 80's band right now. What...the HELL." I was never one to appreciate the 80's in sound or style, but after I heard the melancholy lyrics, the heavy yet catchy bass riffs, and the haunting voice of Moz himself, I became addicted. The 80's post-punk style has really caught my eye with bands such as The Smiths, Echo and the Bunnymen, and even The Cure (in their earlier days) in sound AND style. Some may say that these bands started the "emo" trend, but I think they really stand in a world of their own up to this day.
There's something really cool about a messy mop (sometimes in the eyes, and usually styled just so...), some thick "my Dad wore these in bootcamp in the 50's" glasses, and those ever trendy acid washed skinny jeans that many of these bands donned in the 80's. There's something incredibly, well, 80's about it, but at the same time, there's nothing 80's about it at all. Moz and others on his wavelength broke away from the bubblegum pop-Michael Jackson infused-froofy-glittery-geometric nonsense of the 80's and simplified the style so that it will continue to be timeless, and can forever influence "This Charming Man" of today.


I have so many more male fashion icons, and in my next menswear article, I will highlight a couple more, and I will also get you guys in the "know" with the do's and don'ts of mens fashion...



So stop whining like girls, because I am so giving you something to read too!


Until next time,


Love & Louboutins


Keely

Launch Time!

So I wanted to make sure I had some substantial enteries for all of you to read, mainly because I don't have time to update every day, and I wanted you to have a good chunk of material to see what my blog is all about.

So with that jabber out of the way:

YAY WE'VE LAUNCHED!

I will be constantly re-writing the HTML on here and will be looking foreward to making many more improvements as we go along. I can't wait to see what this blog will blossom into with experience, and I hope you not only enjoy this blog as entertainment, but also I hope you are able to grow with me and my adventures in fashion and other aspects of my life.
I also hope you leave with some amazing tips on how to be fashionable and sexy of course!
I am a Stand Up Comedienne (1/4 of the time) So I hope you don't take my satirical posts too seriously. Because there is, of course, humor in fashion. If there wasn't, well, we'd all be Models.


Let's rock this thing out.



Love & Louboutins,

Keely

What a Slacker! Shopping Guide Thread #1

So I haven't posted on my blog in awhile...
I'm busy, but not like "I can't post in my blog" busy.

Though we did have a tsunami sweep through my neighborhood (Flash-flood I guess would be the ... realistic term) and flood my whole damn house, which then almost burned to the ground from all of the electrical shit in my basement.

I saved my pets though which is the most importaint part.

Anywhooo

I want to talk today about using your fashion resources.

There are ways to make a very fashion foreward outfit, without having to spend thousands of dollars on designer labels, or travel out of your way to get to them.
Is this blasphemy?! A fashion blogger telling you NOT to wear designer label clothing?!

Nope, it's something I've had to do most of my life, since we only recently got any type of designer or "big name" stores in my city. (And it really IS a city, we're just in the middle of the country. It takes a long time for anything to reach us.)
We just got a Sephora for chrissakes. (BAD BAD BAD. I already have NO money, BUT I love you Sephora and how you drain me for the sake of beauty.)

I want to make this a series which I will update from time to time, so for today, I want to start with what most people consider their mortal enemy:

THE MALL.
*DOOM*

Okay. Seriously, the mall isn't THAT.....bad.
I worked there for years (on and off) at my first job from the time I was 15 until about 20, and being the observant young trendsetter that I was, I spent most of my breaks walking around the mall putting together copycat outfits in my head of Vogue editorial fashions compared to the storefront ensembles.

It really is do-able.
The KEY is to shop at two kinds of stores:
A) The store that carries the ESSENTIAL basics (E.G. The Gap, Express, The Limited, Abercrombie & Fitch, etc)
B) The store that carries the crazy "trends" (E.G. Forever 21 *my favorite because of the categoried rooms*, Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal etc)
Stay away from any stores that go by Teenage trends and high school/Middle school fads. (DEB, Vanity, Hot Topic, Old Navy)

You want to hit the College-age, Professional Young adult stores.

The big thing with Couture and High-Fashion, is that it can be crazy, young and fun, but generally, fashion has a high cohesive maturity to it. Fashion always goes back to "elegant, older."
But I also want to stress, you don't have to be decked out in couture to be fashionable. That's the beauty of fashion, you can tweak any look, and make it your own. My point of this thread in the series is to give a general guideline to not looking like an 80's Soccer Mom, or *shudder*having to fall back on that disgusting, sweatpants & Uggs, college dorm type style.


The last thing you want to do is LOOK like a girl walking around at the mall.

You want to pair your mature, professional basics with something fun and flashy. Something classic with something patterned.

And mixing patterns is VERY do-able.

Here is an example of an outfit that you can buy at the mall RIGHT NOW, and,well, NOT look like you are at the mall.




The wide-legged jean (Aka "Bellbottoms" in case you were a flower child like my mom) is making a HUGE comeback, and is my all time favorite denim trend. And the slightly destroyed wash makes the look a little more Rock & Roll, and a little less "casual jean Fridays" at the office. Pair this jean with sky high wedge platforms, and you are officially a supermodel. Helpful hint: when wearing this jean with tall wedges or platforms, make sure you wear them long. Try buying a longer inseam or jean than you would usually buy. Example: if you wear a size 4 short, try a size 4 regular. If you wear regular, buy a size long. If you are like me, and can't even find longs that have the right length, try going up a size and pair with a cute belt. It always looks best if the bottom of the jean is at least touching the bottom of the platform or is no more than half an inch shorter than the bottom of your shoe. High-waters will ALWAYS look bad. And a short heel with these jeans will swamp your legs.



Pairing a fitted top with a pop of color or a funky pattern will help with proportions, and will balance out the wideness of the jean, while adding a quirky, head turning element to your outfit.
Helpful Hint: If you are going to wear something a little more flowy with the jean, try a crop top with a fitted tank underneath. Anything too wide on top when worn with a full leg will tend to swamp your figure. The pop of color adds some fun to the look.

(Source: Forever 21 stores & Online)

When it gets cooler, there is nothing sexier than a motorcycle jacket.
Helpful hint: Wear a tailored, fitted leather jacket. Most motorcycle jackets are cut to be more flattering,slightly oversized isn't totally a BAD thing but you don't
want to look like My Dad and his Vietnam Vet buddies at a Patriot Guard get together.*I do love those Vets and the Patriot Guard, but you get my point.*




Finally, add a wedge platform (the higher the BETTER)



And some chunky jewelry.
Helpful Hint: Chunky Jewelry always is a nice compliment to a fun patterned top and a leather jacket. Feather earrings always look hot.





Of course, this was just a simple example with some general helpful hints and guidelines when looking for fit, style and how to pair different cuts and patterns.

But make each outfit your own! Have fun with it! Don't be afraid to show your own style. I know I'm not.
I have the side of my head shaved with racing stripes for shit's sake.

Until next time.

Love & Louboutins

Keely



Photo Credits and Sources
(Source: Express stores http://www.express.com/rerock-flare-leg-jean-light-wash-33453-24/refine/Leg+Shape/Flare/control/page/3/show/3/index.pro)
(Source: Forever 21 Stores http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=top%5Fcamis%5Ftanks&product%5Fid=2076841440&Page=3&pgcount=25)
(Source: Charlotte Russe Stores http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11294158&cp=4238904.4192333.4241189)

(Source: Charlotte Russe Stores http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11344198&cp=4241184.4192366.4241200 : http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11508513&cp=4241184.4192366.4241202 : http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11762953&cp=4241184.4192366.4241198)

Where's the "Look" Going?

I don't get it.


I remember thinking this when I was about 12 or 13 and I opened my first issue of Vogue. (I was a late bloomer in the Vogue world. My Mom didn't have any vintage issues laying around for me to sift through as a small child,thus starting my early development into a chic, fashionable little girl, as romantic as that overdone story *Sorry, "childhood memory"* may seem to the fashionistas who recount the first time they read Vogue)
The models all looked like...little kids. Like pre-pubescent boys, with alien eyes and babydoll lips.
Then there were the ones that, in my oppinion at the time, we just plain UGLY.
I mean, how could these girls be MODELS?

I get it now, and I find them extremely beautiful (moreso than those beauty pageant-type commercial girls doing makeup or *shudder* catalogue and swimwear modeling.)

I remember the exact editorial I fell in love with, that made me stare in awe at the girls gracing the pages of Vogue,during what I believe was the summer of 2006 before I started on my own modeling escapade-

That damn Fendi buckle bag and Hermes maxi-dress still haunt me to this day.


But after flipping through the latest Vogue, I am starting to revert back to "I don't get it."


(Prada)

And it's not something purely technical, like, I look at the up and coming girls and say "Why are they going for the gap toothed girls?" or "WOW they really like the strong jawline now."

It's more inexplicable than that. I can't quite put my finger on it.
They aren't nessecarily UGLY girls, they aren't anything extremely different from the usual high-fashion look...but they are?

Maybe the term I'm looking for is...

90's?


It's the styling, the whole essence of the girls they are picking now, and the general VIBE of fashion that I am just.not.getting.
Maybe I've finally fallen out of the model-loop? I am getting pretty old. (23 is a career killer for models.)

Bring back the Sashas and the Gemmas and the Magdelenas.

Some new faces that I can't grasp-














In other news -Raquel Zimmerman is looking really old.

In other other news - Raquel Zimmerman is old.



*UPDATE!*
I figured it out.
The girls before were delicate and looked like weird babydolls, really fragile looking.
The new "look" is really rough and angular in the face.

Ew.