The meaning of "Why are you all dressed up?"

A piece from an article I found online. I've been meaning to write something about this subject for like four years, so I guess better late than never?

"Saying 'Why are you all dressed up?' As a casual observer, it finally hit me, and I understood the meaning of such a question in all situations. In the context the question was asked anyone would have deciphered the meaning. Such a question is a patronizing, belittling question. Do not take it as a serious question, but as one that really singles you out for dressing like you are more important than everyone else. That's all it really means. I suppose a smart ass question should deserve a smart ass answer."

Told from the point of view of a man named Andy.

Maybe this is why I find the world of style so fascinating. I also like art, so occasionally I like to look like art. But really, I like to look nice, most everyone does, but what that looks like to different groups in different times is subjective and riddled with unwritten rules. Rules that don't make any sense to me! I would never ask anyone anything about their outfit choices, I don't care if your wearing jeans, and I don't care if your wearing heels or not. I'm not hating on your style, so what up with all the negative questions about mine?

I hate when people say "Why are you all dressed up?" Wanna know why? I'll tell you why. Because its fun as well as a great conversation starter? Because where else am I going to wear this? Because I can easily be found if I'm lost? ("Oh, yes, officer just look for the girl in fishnets, and a vest with fringe that goes down to her knee, or she'll be in heels that resemble a chandelier.")   Also, I certainly wouldn't call it 'dressing up' if I dress like this all the time, I would call it 'getting dressed'. So now you're just simply asking why I'm getting dressed? Well my good people, because indecent exposure is illegal. I'm just trying to avoid jail time. 

Have a great weekend. Time to lay by the pool with some Best Coast! 

Best Coast - Summer Mood

"Na Na Ah Boo Boo, Stick Your Head in Doo Doo" -Comedian, Daniel Tosh

xoxo

Katie

Roooooooad Triiiiip!

Yes! Friday I'm leaving St. Louis to go visit a college in Columbia! I'm so excited. I love road trips, and I LOVE taking pictures along the way, and sketching, and drawing! I'm so excited and I hope I get to go to this college to pursue my dream of designing shoes, jewelry, and maybe some clothes! I'll be taking plenty of pictures! This college has had some great fashion people from all over come to it, sure it's no F.I.T in New York but it's good enough for me!

Best,

Katie

Rodarte Spring 2010

Yes I know Spring 2010 has already come and gone but I haven't talked about Rodartes Spring 2010 Fashion show! Have you seen it? I think its ok to blog about it way after its already happened.

I love everything about Rodarte Spring 2010. Literally. These models look gorgeous, every outfit was perfect and each one seemed unique and original. You know if I had the entire spring 2010 collection I would never wear anything else! That would just be what I wore all the time, like those cartoon characters that never change outfits, they always wear the same thing. That's what I would be like in these clothes.

and now the shoes...

Please, just take a loooong look at the details of this shoe. It goes back to my reason on why I love shoes so much. There like little minitature works of art for your feet, and fun to collect. I love the spikes on the back of the heel. Thats probably my favorite part. I've incorporated spikes into a lot of what I design, but i'll show that in a different post!

xoxo

Katie

Fashion + Art

I love when designers mix fashion with art! Here are some pictures that i've collected over the past couple of months that combine the two together.

Versace. This is an awesome looking body suit type thingy. I would love to wear this, it would defitnately turn some heads! I love the beaded part mixed with the spandex fabric. Its so tacky but you can't help but not look at it! Can ya feeeelll it?!??!!

This picture is beyond sick and I get the feeling of death and despair when I look at it. Ah, I love this picture.

Connie Lims depiction of Alexander McQueen. I read an article on these pictures in Dazed and Confused magazine (http://www.dazeddigital.com/) and I really didn't know if she was making a negative or positive depiction. But either way i think the pictures are still pretty sweet. I think this picture gives a revealing look at Alexander McQueen ads. The models usually seem to be a little naked standing really close to each other, and they all smoke cigarettes right? :P

 I don't know what the whole naked models leaning in on each other supposed to mean to the public, maybe it gives off a feeling of empowerment...or something.

Christian Dior

One of my favorites, Hanna Bernhard! I see a couple of familiar pieces, and the shoes are killer.

Louis Vuitton ads. The colors in these ads go great together don't you think? It looks iconic 1950's. The girls look gorgeous in these photos!

Bar du Soleli

July 1961

Vogue Art Print

Norman Parkinson

Jeannie Patchett

Paris Vogue

1950

more to come! I have more than plenty to share.

xoxo

Katie