Parles Courreges For Redoute???

Holy collaboration, Batlady!
I was totes amazed to see that Courreges, that supre-mod godfather of the miniskirt, is now designing for LA REDOUTE! WTF? While most of it is stuff that I couldn't see myself in, I am feeling this bag:


($129, Courreges, LaRedoute.com)



($119, Courreges, Laredoute.com)


Speaking of LaRedoute, while I still stand by my argument that the US shop is nowhere near as good as its overseas siblings, I did find a few surprisingly cute items:
($84, LaRedoute.com)


($69, LaRedoute.com)


($24, LaRedoute.com)



But then of course, there's still the reliably heinous stuff, like this:
($39, Rene Derhy, Laredoute.com)
Mmm! Yummy!



And this...
($44, LaRedoute.com)



Anyway, so as much as I love that red Courreges bag, do I want it as much as these items? No.

($450 starting bid, Courreges, eBay)



($600 Buy It Now, Courreges, eBay)


I've also been sweating these sunglasses:

($49 starting bid, Courreges, eBay)

Sigh.

Wearable Fashion Trends 10: Bubbles and Trapezes

Supposedly, I should have end this wearable fashion trends series with this post but since some of you were enjoying to read them I decided to continue to think and to look for ideas to be posted here.

In addition to your list, stock up some spring's favorite dresses - the trapeze, sack and bubble for they are still "in" up to this very moment. It's time to "pop" and "swing" onto fashions latest favorite silhouette.

Did you know that modern bubble dress was first created in 1957 by Pierre Cardin? It is similar to the sack dress, but makes more of a statement. The dress balloons slightly out at the hem and has become a key evening look. On the other hand, Trapeze dress was brought in the mainstream by YSL in 1958 and known for its narrow shoulders and a wide expanse of fabric at the hem. It has two parallel lines at the neck and hem, and two angular seams at the sides.

Enjoy the volume! Blop! Blop! Blop! Do you also see all the bubbles in the air?

Runway: Bubble and trapeze dresses are sticking around this season. To pull off this look, you need to be tall or wear very high heels. Wear with caution, as the bubble shape doesn't flatter large hips and the voluminous tent shape of trapeze will only make your body appear larger.

Reality: The trapeze and bubble shape is great because it works on virtually every body type and can very effectively hide problem areas! For a look that will suit everyone, make sure the dress falls just below the knee, rather than wearing the cropped style. Balance the width with height - look out for double-platform sandals or super-heels. No matter how great the volume of the garment, make sure it fits where it's supposed to.


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... AND We're Back!

...Okay. The hiatus ends NOW!

First, "feast" (and I mean feast in the way that maggots feast on the eyeballs of a corpse) your eyes on Brooke Hogan's AMAZING "outfit" from a recent concert:

THE FRONT!


We wouldn't leave you hanging with a shot of the BACK!...


Mmmm! B.Ho, in the words of Amy Winehouse, NO NO NO! She actually managed to make Britney Spears look like a fucking NUN right here. Also, can you even IMAGINE the outfits she REJECTED before deciding upon THIS one? I mean, usually, you pick the BEST outfit when given a choice of many, right? And, dudes, this was THE BEST! Amazing.
(Photos graciously borrowed from Ohnotheydidnt. Thanks, FB Chicago correspondent JP for the tip!)

Now, on to the stuff that isn't an affront to God:

Once again, stuff I want!

TOPS N TUNICS:

($270, Spring & Clifton, Activeendeavors.com)
Spring & Clifton, please launch your site AND have a sample sale NOWish! K?



($98, Spring & Clifton, Shopbop.com)
Another cute one.



($44, BCBG Girls, Overstock)
Sooo nicety nice for summer drinks ontop of the Met. If you're into that.



($42, BCBG, Overstock)
Also extremely cute.



($22, Piano and Guiness, Etsy.com)
Very cute and comfy-lookin'. And I love that it's called "Choose your own cleavage."



($55, She-Bible, Shebible.com)
Handmade + grass green PLUS modal cotton = mmmm.



($16, Weavers, Overstock)
Totes not TOO Denise Huxtable boho. Yay!



($32, Sir Alistar Rai)
Tee hee. He's cute! (Plus, YAY universal health care!... as opposed to not, right?)



($57, Steven Alan, eBay)
I'm still feeling pouty about that Steven Alan dress I can't afford. Wah. This chick is selling a few of these shirt dresses. Totes great price, but not justifiable right not. Unless, you know, she wants to donate it to a good cause: ME!


DRESSES

(Apprx $123 USD, Paul & Joe Sister, Laredoute.co.uk)
Why is LaRedoute SO much better in the UK???



(Apprx $53 USD, Sophie Tonarelli, Laredoute.co.uk)
Again, more cuteness!



(96, Motel, Asos.com)
Not LOVING the criss-cross straps, but love the print!



($25, Asos.com)
Great dress, great price. However, wearing chiffon in the summer is as smart as locking a starving wolf in a small cage with a baby rabbit. But still, buy now, wear later, I say!


JEANS

($76, Yanuk, Overstock)
I always heart Yanuks. And I refuse to buy into the sailor pants high-waisted dungaree nonsense. (Please remember: Kate Moss doesn't always make the BEST choices.)



($39, Delias)
Simple, sweet, cheap.


SHOES

($49, Oh Deer!, Overstock)
The zebra ones are totes cheesetastic and slutty, but I wuv.


JEWELRY


($228, Boudoir By Disaya, My-wardrobe.com)
Rabbits are the new giraffes!



(Apprx $254, Butler & Wilson)
I covet thee.


Finally, here's something horbs:

($12, Payless)
We here at Fashion Binge are here to provide you with a service. And that service includes seeking out the High School Musical handbag for all of your High School Musical-carrying needs.

Byee!

Wearable Fashion Trends 9: Babydoll

Just in time for the hottest days of the season, the babydoll outfits are on their way back to your closets. The empire babydoll, which has gained instant status as a summer fashion essential, combines two styles: the low-cut, high-waisted Empire style that was popular in France during the Napoleonic era (early nineteenth century) and the babydoll, a negligee that flares gently from above the waist.

Notice that empire babydoll camisoles are not only cute, figure-flattering, and comfortable.They come in most popular designs with ribbons tied around the area below the chest and frills and lace above, or glamour, with sequins and pearls.

Dare to wear?Age is no barrier to stepping out in style!

Runway: Empire waists, ruffles, bows, and other girlish embellishments lend a sweet look to fashion this season.

Reality: Go for short mini-length dresses with feminine adornments - ruffles, frills, bows, lace. Wear them with wedge sandals, flat Mary-Janes or go for something that's a little bit different. Lastly, balance the look with oversize glasses and a big bag.

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Damn You, Steven Alan

Why you gotta do me like that! I know you're overpriced, yuppie-bait, but your command of plaids is unparalleled! I LOVE this dress.


($265, Steven Alan, Refinery29.com)

Also, sorry for our blog negligence -- we've been working our bums off and traveling, but the 'binge will be back in full force ASAP!

GUCCI's BAG's!

GUCCI's cult Jackie bag - created by Jackie Kennedy in the Fifties and the Holy Grail for collectors of vintage - is just one of the pieces YOOX.COM is selling this month in an exclusive online tribute to the house. The incredible collection includes handbags, scarves and dresses from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies - meaning cyber-savvy fashionistas can tap into this summer's retro trend in rare and original pieces. Among the treasures on sale is a pure silk "foulard" scarf in Gucci's famed Flora print, which was designed by Rodolpho Gucci and Italian artist Accornero especially for Grace Kelly, signed by Accornero himself. Yoox worked in collaboration with Cavalli and Nastri, two renowned Milanese vintage stores, as well as private collectors to collate the tribute.

Wanna Be A Pirate?

Pirates of the Caribbean. Who doesn't love this movie? Now on its third sequel (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End), its raking in box office booty and also kicking off the latest fashion craze.

To go with the flow, get inspired and dress up like a pirate. Have a collection of laced blouses, roomy button ups, ruffled collars and arms, horizontal stripes, skulls, corsets, slouchy boots with floppy cuffs, crossbones, bandanas, swords, and so much more! So why wait? Grab all you can while its still hot. Be at the world's end, for that's where the adventure begins!

Here's some fashion guides for a start from Diva Village:

1. Woven Lace Blouse
2. Tie Sleeve Stripe Top
3. Jett's Skull & Pave CZ Crossbones Necklace
4. Stretch Pinstripe Corset
5. Caribbean Pirate Belt Buckle
6. Volatile Cavalier Boot
7. James Perse Standard Leggings
8. Skull Print Handkerchiefs
9. Swirl Asymmetrical Skirt by Zucozz
10. Lucien Pellat Finet Era Collaboration