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Friday Faux Pas: Alexander Wang Fall 2010 Booties

Happy Friday, everyone! This week’s Friday Faux Pas is as always up for debate. Now I don’t dislike all of Alexander Wang’s Fall 2010 footwear (adore the Freja style), but I do have a particular not-so-soft spot reserved for his Addison and Constance booties. What in the clown hell is that? Too high, not very flattering, and, well, in my opinion, very ugly! What say you? Are these boots made for walking or for the discount bin?

Photo Credits: www.nitrolicious.com

Friday Faux Pas: Solange Azagury-Partridge Engagement Rings

I’m a bit torn on this Friday’s Faux Pas. On one hand, I am all for originality and making things your own. So if you are the type of person that likes bones as part of your engagement ring design, or bejeweled lips around that finger, I say go ahead and embrace whatever it is you like, because it is your finger and nobody else’s! Additionally, I’ve been a fan of Solange Azagury-Partridge luxurious and funky designs for a while now, and as it happens, I do love their iconic lip rings. However, as an engagement ring? I can’t really get behind any of these designs (unless you are Solange, of course). Perhaps it’s the traditionalist in me, but I find that “hands” ring creepy, and not at all romantic.

So what say you, fashionable peeps? Are these rings a big resounding HELLZ TO THE NO, or would you say YES if presented with such ring? Can you imagine passing these down to the next generation as an heirloom? Sound off in the comments.

Photo Credits: Solange Azagury-Partridge

Friday Faux Pas: Chanel Fall 2010

No, no, no! First the clogs, and now this? I never thought I’d say it, but I am doubting Karl’s vision! Fur pants? Really? Where the Wild Things Are was released last year, and Opening Ceremony has already done a fur-filled collection. The thing is, I almost expect Opening Ceremony to release an edgy-ugly-on-purpose collection, but it is not normal, to me, for the house of flipping CHANEL to have Chewbaccas strutting down a Parisian runway.

The furry suits, and high-heeled monster boots are making me want to poke my eyes out and never lay them on another Chanel thing ever again (okay, maybe not ever again). And though I give Karl Lagerfeld props for using faux fur instead of real, this collection (though there were some nice pieces) is one hot icy mess. No, no, no!

Photo Credits: www.style.com

Friday Faux Pas: Courtney Love’s Face

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case it is worth a thousand nightmares and just as many lost appetites (so sorry!). There is nothing like a photo of Courtney Love’s face (in case you couldn’t tell), to make you feel that everything in your life truly isn’t so bad. Go on, enjoy your Friday and know that things could be much, much worse.

Photo Credits: www.dlisted.com

Friday Faux Pas: Isabelle Mastache Fall 2010

So by the looks of it, Madrid Fashion Week just gave birth to the second coming (or at least a wannabe) of Martin Margiela – Isabelle Mastache. Margiela has done the glove jackets, but I doubt he’s ever veered into the genitalia pants. Well, Isabelle actually went there. From the controversial pants, to some sort of a lumpy-one-eyed-bunny sweater, to the clam-face hat (?)…the collection is one not-so-hot mess. I get that the point was to have an avant-garde show, but penis pants, to me, just scream PR trick. Let’s see if those pop up on any of the celebs any time soon. Kanye West, a self-proclaimed fashion-lover, would be my nominee.

Photo Credits: www.neomoda.com

Friday Faux Pas: Standing Room

So the latest ”scandal” around the blogosphere is that Ashley Olsen did not get up to give Tommy Hilfiger a standing ovation at the end of his NYFW Fall 2010 show. She did get up eventually, but only after Penn Badgley’s prodding and pulling. So this week’s question is this: assuming that she really did not get up to clap for Hilfiger (as opposed to having a delayed reaction), is that a front row faux pas? Or is everyone entitled to sit and stand as they please?

Photo Credits: www.dlisted.com

Friday Faux Pas: Louis Vuitton Trash Bag Purse

So, the ridiculous just keeps on giving this week. If you still haven’t gotten a gift for your loved one, this trash bag Louis Vuitton “Raindrop Besace” would make a perfect gift! And if you thought the Chanel “Easter Basket” purse was a tad overpriced, this one will only set you back a “measly” $1960.

Seriously, do designers just think that if they release anything as limited edition, people will be dumb enough to buy it? And come on…$1960 for a plastic bag? No, thanks. Which celeb will be the first to wear this? I say…Paris Hilton?

Photo Credits: www.refinery29.com

Friday Faux Pas: Tavi’s Bow

To some, even the thought of a 13-year old in front row of a Dior couture show is already blasphemous. But to have to watch a show from second row through Tavi’s “pesky hat”, must’ve been mighty annoying. What are your thoughts on this? Is it wrong to wear an obstructive hat in front row, or is she entitled to wear whatever she feels is right?

Photo Credits: Grazia Live

Friday Faux Pas: Heidi Montag

Did not want to contribute to the Heidi “Plastic” Montag media frenzy, but it’s a perfect Friday Faux Pas to close out the week. Is Heidi on her way to looking more and more like a 40-year old cougar, than a 23-year old young woman? If you ask me, I think it won’t take long till Montag looks like her almost-doppelganger Shauna Sands. The resemblance is already quite uncanny. Way to go, Heidi. Way to mess up your face, body, mind, and any shreds of dignity that you had left.

Photo Credits: www.dlisted.com

Friday Faux Pas: Snuggie Wannabes

The unlikely success story of Snuggie seems to have encouraged an army of doppelgangers. Take this Snuggle Suit from JC Penney for example. It’s a robe, a blanket, and pjs all in one! And if you ever catch me wearing one of these, I give you permission to smack me! But if you think this was bad, feast your eyes on this wonderful Japanese creation! It’s a sleeping bag with pants! I repeat, a sleeping bag with pants!!!

Who buys this stuff?

Friday Faux Pas: Garland Jackets

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Umm, ok, I do understand that it’s Maison Martin Margiela’s jackets…but still. Garlands? Hmm. It might look like art to some, but to me, it screams kindergarten art project. Speaking of kindergarten, this is a great idea for one of those “Anything but Clothes” parties. Shouldn’t take too long to make. Thanks for the idea, Margiela!

Friday Faux Pas: Tiger Woods and Smiling Cheaters Everywhere

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It’s not really fashion related, but it’s definitely an issue of style. Or lack thereof. I agree that it’s a private issue for Woods’ family, and it must be absolutely painful for Elin Nordegren to have to deal with the media circus as a result of Tiger’s “transgressions”. But since he’s such a public figure, the interest this story has generated is definitely expected.

Sucks to be her right now. Or does it? It is rumoured that Elin might walk away with over $80 million, if she decides to stay with Woods for the next few years and play the role of “forgiving wifey”. And if she walks, those cheap little “transgressions” will end up costing the alleged cheater an arm and a leg (not only in spousal, but also child support) anyway. Not even mentioning the reputational damage, potential loss of endorsements, etc. Now those were some expensive hookers. Were they worth it, Tiger?

Friday Faux Pas: Emma Cook for Topshop

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Perhaps I shouldn’t be one to judge, given that I am really into Wolf and Christmassy knits right now, but those Emma Cook for Topshop sweaters are all kinds of ugly! Would you ever wear this? Maybe to a Tacky Sweater party? Probably the only collection that doesn’t make me wish we had Topshop in Canada.

Photo Credits: www.nitrolicious.com

Friday Faux Pas: Victoria’s Secret Show

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Ok, Victoria’s Secret Show is not this Friday’s Faux Pas, but rather the clothes that models were forced to wear on the catwalk. All together now…WTF? Heidi Klum opened the show, showing off her sick, I repeat SICK body, after giving birth just 6 weeks ago. As in less than 50 days ago! She looked hot, no doubt about it, but the ripped potato sack with whatever mossy growth all over her – not so hot. Alessandra Ambrosio in the weird pink cape thing with what appears socks/balloons attached all over the place – not hot. Marisa Miller in a Moulin Rouge inspired outfit – not hot. How could they manage making those models look weird instead of drop dead sexy? Of course the guys will disagree, they never pay attention to the clothes anyways, and granted, that’s not what Victoria’s Secret Shows are about. But this year’s “clothes” were especially horrifying.

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One more pic after the jump!

Friday Faux Pas: People Calling Gemma Ward Fat

Ok, so titles for the Faux Pas section keep getting longer and longer, but I just couldn’t sit back on this one. So Gemma Ward decided to stay away from modelling for a while, and when new photos of the former supermodel re-surfaced, people all over the world made a huge point of calling her “fat” and “plus-size”. Now, I am not going to be a hypocrite and tell you that I don’t understand that modelling standards are not the same as “regular people” standards, but Gemma, there’s no way she’d qualify as a plus-size model, and she is absolutely not fat! And when someone like her gets the “fat” label, it goes to show that industry standards are the ones that are seriously messed up! That said, with more and more designers banning stick-insect models on their runways, there’s hope that one day, gorgeous and healthy girls like Gemma Ward will be considered normal, and not “bigger” by the fashion industry.

Photo Credits: Fame Pictures

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