Oh SHOOT

We need a photographer for a shoot we are doing in Eastlake this Wednesday morning. To be considered please send your information along with a small sample of your photos to trenducsd@gmail.com.

Thank you kindly!

-Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Sit. Stay. Heel!

Petros Chrisostomu thinks BIG...literally. The photographs above are of oversized sculptures of heels! Although you can't wear these, you can admire adoringly. Imagine owning one of these pieces in homage to the shoe  (a love we all share). If you had one of these, nobody would doubt your love of shoes...but where would you put it? :P

"Shoes are the first adult machines we are given to master. "
-Nicholson Baker

 -Bridgétt  
TREND Staff Writer

Would More Regulation Really Benefit the Fashion Industry?

In his post "Some Competing Economics of Copyright and Fashion,"  Josh Wright points out that new legislation for copyrighting fashion designs seeks to protect designers against identical knock-offs. One of the main supporters of the new bill has been Diane Von Furstenberg, but in the post "Copycats: A Tale of Two Jackets," the case is made that her design team also relies on inspiration from other brands, and that it's not just Forever 21 and H & M that could find themselves in court as a result of these new rules.

In this video from TED.com, Johanna Blakely makes a very good case for why more regulation would lead to less creativity and innovation within the fashion industry:

Haute Texture

                                                          http://www.ericraisina.com



 I can just feel the texture!

-Bridgett-TREND Staff Writer

Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photo

We had an oh so successful photo-shoot for our September issue yesterday. Are you excited for our first issue? Because we are! We put a lot of hard work into it and we know it will show! Stay tuned!

-Bridgétt
Trend Staff Writer

Little Monster Accessory

Lady Gag's new line of headphones called "Monster Heartbeats" come in three colors: black, white, and magenta. What sets apart these buds are the blocky simplified diamond shape and diamond pattern. Also, the cord is not your typical round wire. It is as flat as a shoelace. This is a trend you will absolutely go gaga for.

-Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Be Creative

"Please do not have a fit in the fitting room. Your fashion life begins there."

-Florence Eiseman

Color Me Wonderful

Thomas Klementsson brings not only color to your world, but fashion photos like you have only dreamed of. He is a prolific Swedish fashion photographer who in 2002, won Photographer of the Year at the Ellen Awards. What I find particularly daring about these two shots are the slashes of color that he allowed to come across the face so distinctly. The women appear as fashion warriors in their dynamic poses.  Don't be fooled though. Klementsson's black and white photography is equally bold and also definitely worth looking at.


-Bridgétt  
TREND Staff Writer

Technology Will Save Us All

"We will all need to overcome our prejudice that natural made fibers are more eco-friendly. Producing organic cotton takes an incredible amount of water to produce, which we now know is not as sustainable as we once thought it was. I believe that man-made fibers are truly the next hot trend in sustainable fashion."

Peter Ingwersen

founder of Noir, eco-luxury clothing

Adorkable

  




weezer by Bridgett Elise Rangel-Rexford featuring TOMS shoes

Following the Del Mar horse races today, alternative rock band Weezer will be performing! Wondering what to wear? No worries. You do have something in that closet of yours. Weezer is quirky, retro and laid back. All you need m'dear is a vintage tee for a touch of nostalgia, shorts to match the hot weather, a pair of toms for comfort and classic ray bans. You simply can't go wrong. 

-Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

 

http://www.michaelkors.com/ 

   

-Bridgétt

 TREND Staff Writer

So Many Vogues, So Little Time

• Vogue Australia
• Vogue Brazil
• Vogue China
• Vogue France
• Vogue Germany
• Vogue Greece
• Vogue India
• Vogue Italy
• Vogue Japan
• Vogue Korea
• Vogue Latin America
• Vogue Mexico
• Vogue Portugal
• Vogue Russia
• Vogue Spain
• Vogue Taiwan
• Vogue Turkey
• Vogue United Kingdom
• and our very own:
• Vogue United States

-Bridgétt

TREND Staff Writer

Get One Leg Up On Them

 Leggings are staying  and walking into the fall fashion scene! Remember the post about Erin Wasson? Well, she must be mentioned yet again because she is the model for Pink's Ad Campaign for Fall 2010. Pinko is an Italian brand for women's fashion. They have a variety of colors and textures leggings for their Fall collection. Pinko isn't the only one though, Roberto Cavalli, Rick Owens, and Emanuel Ungaro are one of the many.
Zip, denim (jeggings), lace, abstract printed, neutral  and ripped looking leggings are all in.

-Bridgétt 
TREND Staff Writer

A Shoe Lover's Dream

Customization has become the norm for everything from laptops and cellphones to bespoke clothing, to the point which all of these services are readily available online, but there is one area which so far has remained untouched: the made-to-order shoe. Even though the cult of the "it bag" has given way to the "it shoe", somehow neither Manolo or Christian have taken custom shoes to the next level by offering an online custom shoe service. After all, custom suits can be ordered online from Hong Kong, so why not a pair of fashionable heels? Now the website Shoes of Prey has made this quick and easy, offering a service that allows you to design your own pair of custom shoes and have them shipped to your door.

The interface for building your shoe is easy to use and fun. You can select the style of shoe first, such as ballet flat, bootie, gladiator or peeptoe pump then select materials and colors. As you go through the process, you can choose from approximately 75 different kinds of leather ranging from snakeskin to patent leather, in a variety of different colors. In fact, there are so many choices, it's difficult to decide on just one style or color.

A finished pair of customized shoes

  If you're curious as to how close the actual shoe will look to your design and more information on how the design process works, check out this first-hand account from Beverly. 

It's Alive!

Mattijs van Bergen and landscape architect Anouk Vogel collaborated on a project together. "Living Dress" is a speciality dress that is  made out of recycled tubes, each acting as a vase that safely keeps enough water for a small flower. The dress's look changes depending on what flower is used, how many are used, and which vase the wearer decides to fill. 

- Bridgétt  

TREND Staff Writer

Womens AW2010 Trend Guide

Calling all INDIES!

Here's a treat for all you indie fashion freaks ;) On August 22 at the OC fairgrounds, the THREAD Show brings you Orange County's top 100+ independent designers! Live beats all day, free giveaways all day, and enjoy complementary drinks from their sponsors such as Red Bull, Honest Tea, pop chips and water. First 250 guests will receive free goody bags! Designer Nature's Mistake will be selling printed Tees for only $5. And the best part, you get to chillax and get sited at the 944 Magazine fashion runway from 1-4pm! RSVP for $5 tickets instead of 10. & remember, dress to impress for the THREAD Show photobooth! Have fun!!!

xoxo-

Addie

TREND Stylist

Eye Can See you

So here is a trend that has only grown in popularity. "Queenie eye lenses" have been increasingly popular ever since Lady Gaga's music video "Bad Romance".  Miss Gaga's eye's are abnormally large in the bathtub scene making them appear doll-like. Although not medically proven safe, sales have gone up. They are sold both online and in stores.  I have seen them at the Genesee Plaza Shopping Center here in San Diego.They sell for about 35 dollars a pair.

shine on,

Bridgétt  

TREND Staff Writer

Madonna Vogue in HD

Definitely a classic, i just had to post it!

Erika :)

Fine Art and Fashion: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

It's great when two different types of designers come together to create a masterpiece-that is, the fashion designer and the fine artist. Looking through "Fashions of A Decade, the 1970s" by Jacqueline Hearld, I came upon this

fabulous Andy Warhol jacket, and also an advertisement for Levi's based on Michelangelo's Sistene Chapel work. Fashion and advertising often appropriate famous works in new ways. And then there are also artists who in a sense use fashion accessories as their canvas, such as Toronto shoe artist Matthieu Missiaen, who revitalizes old high heels with his colorful street art designs. Clothing design is definitely an art, and when coupled with fine art, it becomes doubly gorgeous!

Erika :)

The Vanguard of Fashion

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
-Coco Chanel 

tremendously trendy, 
Bridgétt 
TREND Staff Writer

Summer Fashion Brought to Light

Summer has finally hit San Diego this August week, and as you can see, these girls are are ready for it. I spy flip flops, retro sunglasses, cardigans, designer bags, and a feminine fedora.

The sun is out, the sky is blue, it's beautiful ...and so are they!

trend watching,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

A Fusion of Art and Fashion

Ok UCSD students, not only is this event free but it sounds wicked cool. It is a part of La Jolla Playhouse's "Performance+Cocktails Series." Kudos to our editor Alice for finding this event! There will be a fashion show, artists, fashion designers, and food. Click the link to read more about it.

Hopefully the staff will see you there ;).

cheers from,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

It Glows!

First, I must confess this post is not for us ladies. However, it is really cool. These neon-dyed tanks started as simple American Apparel shirts, but a group of four college friends decided to make them into their own small line of "high quality" neon tanks. These things glow in black light!

You can get them here.

Best,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Look with a a capitol L

"It's about creating things that just take people to a different place"-Kate Mulleavy (Rodarte)

-Bridgett
TREND Staff Writer

Maple Syrup

Etsy.com has always been one of my favorite site's to buy from. If you haven't heard of it, it is a site for artists to sell their art, jewelry, knick knacks, clothing and food.
I don't know about you, but this ring makes me hungry just looking at it.

love and lockets,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Paolo Nutini - New Shoes Official Video

We all love shoes. But there is nothing like a pair of new shoes.
Cause with new shoes...suddenly everything is right. This song has always made me smile.

Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Fantastically Fresh Foreign Fashion Found

Walking through the UTC, I couldn't help but stop and take a picture of these two. Simple and fresh. The guy, with his baby blue wife beater, khaki-colored shorts and high top Converse, looked buenisimo. His effortless look was complemented by the lovely lady in her summery floral shirt and black pair of flats. Both of these looks are easily attainable! These two have got summer fashion down.

walk in the beauty way,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Viva Las Ruched Bikinis!

It's summer time in Las Vegas, which means POOL PARTIES!!! At one of Las Vegas' newest hotspots, "The Beach Club" at Encore hotel, there's a new bikini in town. Ruched Brazilian bikini bottoms! They are super cute and super sexy, made with only one purpose in life, to flatter. With its specially designed cut and make to enhance and lift your bottoms, this will definitely be "the" investment swimsuit.

Have a fab San Diego summer,

xoxo- Addie

Rock Around the Clock

Ok ok ok, so this is 69 smackaroos. That's two weeks of food for us college students, but hey, let's just admire this god of a watch. Imagine yourself wearing it going out on the town wearing a twofer dress with a pair of boots and a pair of Ray Bans. This is the ultimate retro revival accessory. It's a watch, that is in the shape. of. a. turntable. I know what I want for my birthday.

-Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer