Friday, February 29

surrender





I make it almost a rule to myself not to more than sneak a peek at the collections that will have me running around in my underwear first thing in the morning panicking about what the hell to wear that day. It was much easier years ago when the Internet was a rather unusual tool and all I could do was buy Vogue and wait for the three dry and sadistic seconds the collections showed up on tv. But here I am now, trying to live up to my unnecessary and boring rule while searching for a stylish way to finally put an end to it. So far I have only managed to push it a little further, going under the radar of my personal police.
Yesterday afternoon, after possibly the dullest of classes I've had in my existence, I was walking down Diagonal in pursuit of this year's birthday present (which is in three weeks). After satisfying my fashionista ego I kept walking down the wide now bursting with people boulevard until reaching Passeig de Gràcia, one of the main streets connecting the picturesque downtown with the snob upper side of the city where the big stores look more like closed uninteresting museums than sparkling beacons of art. For a fraction of a second I thought of going into YSL to ask about one of the out-of-a-dream blue blazers as though intending to give it as a gift but having to try it on myself to make sure that it would fit the unexisting receiver. Sadly, my mind send the marvelous idea to the trash can leaving me there, walking back home among a mass of miserable dressed citizens of the world only gazing at Chanel's boring windows ignoring the exciting unending worlds hanging at their neighbors'.
Hence, the treat of adoring YSL's Fall/Winter 2008 collection without regret.


[Picture credit: Style.com]

I'm off.

15 comments:

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

I love the hair on the models!

atelier said...

I am going to BCN soon, so you'll have to tell me cool shops there! I also adore YSL collection, and if you are a real fan of YSL you must visit his exhibition. I can assure you'll love it. (I made a post on that on my blog).

OSN said...

i love the hair.

hannah said...

it was amazing. the hair really added something.

Patent Shoes && Rants said...

the hair <3.

xoxoxoxoxo

riz said...

This collection was pitch perfect. Not an exaggerated cut or visual cliche in sight! Incredible, he really gives Ghesquiere a run for it!! I am so excited for Pilati at the moment.

btw, Thanks for the link! =) i enjoy your features immensely...
Love this line: "walking back home among a mass of miserable dressed citizens of the world" If only had a penny for every time I felt similar affectively...

Coco's Tea Party said...

I love this collection but I really don't want to see this hair off the runway
they look like Lego men

Aisha said...

I love the YSL collection, i wouldn't mind using it as my inspiration for fall outfits.

:)

EvaAmarri said...

I loved this collection.

Style On Track said...

I agree with a lot of the other comments on this post :) i LOVE the hair!!

Shaz said...

Love the whole collection...then again it's YSL. I hope u end up getting your blue ysl blazer

Char Ruiz Manjarrez said...

Oh what a fun post! Loved your thoughts. And loved those YSL dresses. I was kinda sad I was taken out of the so vip top blogging category though.

C.

Ane Sunde said...

I like the pics.

Mary-Laure said...

Viva Stefano Pilati!

Ane Sunde said...

Thanks alot for the comment, and I'm linking you too :)