Let's Talk Vintage Style

Not everyone can appreciate a vintage style. It's a certain love of fashion that can only lead one to understand the affinity that goes along with the appreciation of anything vintage. Vintage clothing and accessories are not to be taken lightly to the serious vintage-ee. Any fashionable person that is a true hoarder of all vintage styles know that they are a collector of the fine arts of fashion and will denounce anyone who feels they are more of a vintage whore than themselves.

If I had to pick one style, it is definitely Vintage. I've been told on a few different occasions that I dress like "an old lady" which I secretly take as a compliment of course. There's nothing like the feel, the smell and the look of something that is dated and different from anything that was made in the here and the now. Whenever I go the the thrift shop and pick up a purse that has that "basement" smell to it, I can not get enough of it. It takes me back to a place that I am not even sure that I've been, but through that purse, I can feel that time and place of when it was first conceived.

Not all vintage is created equal. There are a lot of different debates as to what is considered vintage and what is not. Some would argue that something made in the 80's is too soon to be considered vintage; I beg to differ. Most proclaim that anything from before the 1920's through the 1960's is the vintage market. But then again, I say the vintage lies in the eye of the beholder. There are also those vintage type pieces that have been made in the recent years... but those of course are not really vintage... those are modern day pieces that have been inspired by a vintage look. 

Vintage isn't a name brand like Fendi or Gucci. Something doesn't have to be hundreds or even thousands of dollars to be considered vintage. Some vintage items loose their value as time moves on, some items value increases. A true vintage piece lies in the fabric and the showmanship that was put in to making the garment or accessory. Truth be told, you can go to a garage sale or the Goodwill and find a vintage piece of good presence and quality. There is no better feeling that knowing that you just copped a vintage necklace, or dress for literally a few dollars.

J'Adore Dior.... But Does Dior Love Galliano?

News is spreading fast that one of our favorite trend setting designers might actually be a racist... and it's definitely not a good look. John Galliano, Dior's top couture designer has been arrested and suspending on grounds that he allegedly went on a drunken rant and said some not so nice things about a Jewish couple while he was in Paris. Galliano denied all the claims and can not believe that he has been suspended from Dior on account of hearsay.
I in fact, actually can't believe it either; it's John f*ing Galliano, are they serious? It seems no one is above the law. Everyone knows that Galliano is a fire cracker and it shows within his work, too bad all that flame had to be executed on a poor little Paris couple, allegedly of course, and ultimately leaving Dior's wonder boy in question about his return to the Fashion House of Dior.  After this whole things blows over, I wonder if Galliano's ego is too big to return to the ones who threw him out in the cold after he gave Dior back their breath of fresh air? Hmmm, guess we'll have to wait and see.

Here are a few things from Dior's Spring 2011 Collection:

Come back Ms. Stefani... we miss you ♥

It may seem so long ago since we heard her name, but Gwen Stefani is always on my mind. I like to think of her a some sort of mentor that I have not met yet. Not only is her style sooo Fresh, her talent and eye for creativity is something that I adore most. Way back when no one knew who Gwen Stefani and the Harajuku girls were, me and the other No Doubt fans were amazed by the transformation from a tom boy, push up pumping, sweat slinging, die hard rocker to uber cute, sexy, trendsetting, new age Pop Queen. It was crazy... and totally worked for her. All of hip hops royalty wanted to work with her, and to be apart of whatever she was doing because they knew she was going to smash it. I feel that there would be no Lady Gaga, if there was no Gwen Stefani. She started the trend that Lady Gaga is riding on; crazy blond hairdos, wild and wicked clothes in videos and photo shoots, sky high stilettos. I mean, Gwen Stefani is the reason that Lady Gaga is fresh in the hip hop world. Let's not get it twisted people. I ♥ Lady Gaga, to the high most. These are two totally different talents. But Gwen definitely paved the way, just by being that stylish bitch that she is. This is my ode to Gwen. We love you, come back to us. 

 

We're Dead In The Middle Of Winter; What's In, What's Out, in Winter Fashion?

Wow, I'd say Old Man Winter has hit most of us pretty hard already. We definitely had to pull out the snow boots a little early this year. Between trying to keep warm and having to stay fly, lets talk about what's Fresh and what has gone sour this winter in fashion.

 Sour -  full out fur shag boots. I have to say it, I haven't really seen much this year but....uuh uh, nope! Gots to go.

Fresh - Fur trim boots. They are everywhere this Winter. A little fur here a little fur there. Works perfect with any outfit.

 Fresh - Fur Hats. The Russian look is back ya'll.

 Sour - Puffy Coats. The epitome of Hip Hop Culture. Sorry We are moving on.

 Fresh  - Fitted winter jackets and coats. No matter if they are short or long, they are def a must get. Any style, any fabric, as long as it is a tailored look, that is what's in style.

 Fresh - White! Come on People, we know that after Labor Day rule does not apply.

 Sour - The Lumber Jack look. OUT!

 Sour - Sweater Dresses. Ugh, I hate to say this because I love them. Ever since I got my first sweater dress when I was in the 2nd grade, I was a lover for life. But in the name of fashion, I have to go against my judgement and call it quits on this look... for now.

 Sour - colored tights. pinks, yellows, greens etc... Sorry, bye bye.

 Fresh - The Monotone Look. All Red Everything, All Brown Everything, All Beige Everything. The same color on the same color is def in. 

Tha ProFRESHionalz ♥ Anthony Anderson

Have you met my lover Anthony? Well he's not my real lover, but if I could skin him alive, clothes and all, I would wear him, and I would LOVE him. Anthony Anderson II is that dude for fashion! He's from Baltimore, MD and is on his way to becoming one of the most glorious fashion stylist/designers out there. Anthony's style is like no other. If it's copied or duplicated it just looks plain stupid on a person because he is the only one who can do it how he does it. Anthony is a true lover of fashion and it shines out with his creativity for all the ways he expresses his fashion sense. Anthony Anderson, definitely a ProFRESHional for life :) 

 Please look below for some hot pics taken by photographer Jamie Cardenas www.jamiecardenasphoto.com, styled by of course the one and only Anthony Anderson. You can reach him at aanderson949@gmail.com.

New Summer Trend...

Even though it seems old man Winter just got here, in the fashion world, our minds are definitely on SUMMER. If anyone has ever gone to Fashion Week in NYC, then you know it is always 2 seasons ahead. Well I'm just gonna put this bug in your ear that Buttons are back. Yeah, I said it... Buttons! Who knew? Yes, they may seem a little old ladyish, or maybe even childlike... but with all of this stud stuff poppin off, The summers new armor of choice is definitely buttons. Buttons will be worn in a way that you never even thought of... They are not just for buttoning Grandma's sweater anymore... Did I mention that we weren't in Kansas?

All types of studs have been the focal point of our trends for the past year or so... Aside from if you are a Rock Star, studs are definitely dying down and a softer look is on its way for this Spring/Summer season. I think with this whole economy BS we had to put on our fighting gear which includes the military look, dressed in all black, combat boots, thigh high boots, leather and more... which all look great with studs and chains. But with this softer side coming in the summer, buttons will be appearing on all things from jeans to purses. Mark my words! Sometimes my fashion sense is just too keen, I am too ahead of the times which in some cases can lead a fashion stylist feeling alone. With that being said, any fashion forecasting companies hiring??

Stay tuned for Buttons, you'll see......

Tha Profreshionalz is About to Hit The Streets!!

New year. New things People. Tha Profreshionalz blog is going to be more about street fashion, what's hot and trendy, and less about informational fashion. With that being said, please stay tuned as your pic might land on thaprofreshionalz.blogspot.com. I will be scouring the mean streets of Connecticut in search of the Streets hottest and trendiest Styleistas. I call them my little Style Me's. It's always so refreshing when style is expressed through fashion in a way that the true fashion lovers actually 'get it'. Be on the lookout as you might become officially a ProFREShional. HOLLA!