Designer Phillip Lim opened his first store in LA and naturally all of Hollywood's pretty young things flocked to his party. Actress Emmy Rossum looked particularly smashing in her bright Phillip Lim draped dress. That mango color is yummy! But what's a dress without the right accessories? Emmy took her outfit from good to fabulous by wearing a black-leather belt, cool drop earrings, and a black bracelet by Cartier, and peep-toe pumps. I have no doubt Lim was proud.
When did belts get so complex? Simple single buckle belts aren't copacetic for designers anymore. These multiple buckle belts are dynamic and make a statement all right. The statement being "Look at my womanly waist!" Not such a bad calling card if you ask me.
Has anyone else noticed the emergence of cheeky but somewhat suspicious new brand names? I'm talking about the jean brand Rich & Skinny, the new clothing company Young, Fabulous & Broke, and the belt designers who admit themselves Elegantly Waisted. What's up with these brand names?
When I first noticed Rich & Skinny last Spring I thought: great - not a very aspirational message. Then I stumbled upon Young Fabulous & Broke and related to it a bit more. And behold Elegantly Waisted, which is definitely a clever name for a belt company, but a not-so-subliminal message. But I have to question these and their influence. If teeny boppers see Paris Hilton in her Rich & Skinny jeans, they're going to covet not only them but that lifestyle. And while I'm of age to get Elegantly Waisted, not everyone should. Just fashion for thought.
On to the fun part, if you had to choose which brand name you related to most, which would it be?
