MASQUERADE | PAPER FACES ON PARADE

This weekend was the Masquerade party I’d been looking forward to for a while now and it was definitely a great time! I’m amazed how into it everyone got and I especially loved that hardly anyone showed up without a mask… even if they took it off shortly after arriving. In true experienced party guy style, I brought two masks: The gold and red argyle full face mask for entering the party in and doing pictures, and then the infinitely more functional black eye mask that I switched into after I had all the pictures I could take. All in all, great times and beautiful people… Or as Marion put it “A Masquerade Night; What the fabulous do when they get bored.” lol I loved it! On to the pictures! Hope your weekend was great as well!!!
-Andrew J.
This may be one of my favorite pictures EVER!




This girl was very fashionable and some how, though you can’t really see, she matched the fabric on her mask to her dress!

Marion captioned this pic as saying: “Argyle Jason mask and sparkly demon eyes… did I miss the fashionable horror film memo” I thought it was an apt description for sure

MY INTERNET IS BROKEN

So not only is today my very last final of college EVER (unless I decide to get another degree)!!! But… my internet is broken :/… Yeah I know… it sucks. SO, the combination of finals stress, swine-flu (cause yeah I’m pretty sure I have it) and the lack of internet as of Tuesday explains why I haven’t been able to post this week. I will deal with the internet thing tomorrow (hopefully), but I am going to Tulsa tomorrow to see the Nutcracker with my family and then I have a masquerade party on Saturday which I’m looking forward to. I’ll definitely take pictures and will have a post up soon I promise. Till then, please bear with me . Hope you’re having a great week!
-Andrew J.

GUEST BLOG- LES HOMMES

Fresh Faces…Different Places: Les Hommes
Today I bring you the male models that I feel like had a great year and are definitely my favorites. Did you think the girls had all the fun?
-Nicolas

Vladimir Ivanov
Immediately when Ivanov starting modeling for Calvin Klein everyone knew he would be moving on to bigger things. Ivanov walked in 14 of the Spring 2010 menswear shows and has had a slew of magazine editorials. This guy is on his way to superstar status.

Bottega Veneta Spring 2010

D & G Spring 2010

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2010

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2010

Trussardi campaign Spring 2009

Hercules magazine editorial

Details magazine editorial

Patrick Kafka
Kafka won a modeling contest at the end of 2008 and was shot in various editorials, including L’Officiel Hommes shortly after. Walking the runway in some of the seasons best shows and widening his portfolio, Kafka is on track for a successful career with his unique look.

Spanish Esquire magazine editorial

The Room magazine editorial

Twist magazine editorial

U Magazine November 2009 editorial

Trussardi Fall 2009

Bottega Veneta Fall 2009

Dsquared2 Fall 2009

William Eustace
Eustace landed some major campaigns this past year including Barneys and Calvin Klein. He also was present on the runways and was favored by big designers such as Lanvin and Prada.

 
Photographed by Kevin Tachman

Barneys Catalog Fall 2009

Calvin Klein Fall 2009

Details magazine editorial November 2009

Lanvin campaign

Prada Spring 2010

 
Dries Van Noten Spring 2010

 Johannes Linder
This was Linder’s debut year and he was incredible. Walking exclusively for Jil Sander for the Fall 2009 shows and then in a large amount of the Spring 2010 shows, Linder dominated the runway and I assume we will see a lot more of him this next year.

Jil Sander Spring 2010

Lanvin Spring 2010

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2010

Moschino Spring 2010

Rag & Bone Spring 2010

Robert Geller Spring 2010

Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2010

GUEST BLOG- LES FEMMES

Today we’re doing something we’ve never done before here on Me & Marisa, and that is having a guest blogger. Today the post is coming from one of my extremely fashion savvy friends; Nicolas Bebout. Nicolas has aspirations to go to work at a New York City modeling agency, so it seems only fitting that he would be doing a post on his favorite models of the year. Hope you all had a great weekend! I’m afraid I’m down with the flu :/. Take it away Nicolas!
-Andrew J

Fresh Faces…Different Places: Les Femmes
Fashion may make the man, but a model is what creates the excitement…at least I think so anyways. I thought it would be a brilliant idea for Me and Marisa to have a couple posts about models that were outstanding this past season/year. So I pitched the idea to Andrew and here we are!
-Nicolas

Abbey Lee
Perhaps my favorite female model that is making a huge name for herself at the moment. Lee is making her mark on the runway, walking in shows this past season for the likes of Givenchy, Gucci, Phillip Lim, Zac Posen and Lanvin, just to name a few. She has also made her mark in editorials, major ad campaigns (Calvin Klein and Gucci fragrance), and even walked in the 2009 Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Watch out, this girl is on fire!!

Backstage, Fendi Spring 2010

Backstage, Lanvin Spring 2010

Phillip Lim Spring 2010

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2009

Italian Vogue editorial

Gucci fragrance and Calvin Klein advertising campaigns

 Abbey for MUSE

Anna Selezneva
A standout from when I saw her walk the Michael Kors Fall 2009 show, Anna Selezneva reminds me of younger Jessica Stam with her piercing eyes and ability to really take on whatever she is modeling. Selezneva had a great runway season for the Spring 2010 shows and is sure to be back for the Fall 2010 season.

Alexander Wang Spring 2010

Burberry Spring 2010

Hermès Spring 2010

Valentino Spring 2010

French Vogue editorial

Chinese Vogue

Maryna Linchuk
Maryna has created a great balance between editorial/covers and runway. She excelled in the Spring 2010 show season and creates a great presence when she is photographed.  

Christian Dior Spring 2010

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2010

Stella McCartney Spring 2010

Gucci Spring 2010

French Vogue editorial

Harper’s Bazaar editorial

Japanese Numéro cover

Toni Garrn
Toni had a great year, especially in print. While Garrn walked in shows like Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior, Fendi, and Chanel, her print work is what got my attention. Major advertising campaigns and covers propelled Toni to more than just a runway model and I can’t wait to see where she shows up next year.

Christian Dior Spring 2010Etro Fall 2009Dior Eyewear Fall 2009
Prada fragrance Fall 2009
Versace fragrance Fall 2009
Numéro cover November 2009
Tush cover Spring 2009

SPARKLE SPARKLE EVERYWHERE

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Cold weather brings out evergreens, presents, people in good moods and of course… all things sparkly! Below are some of my favorite sparkle weather items from this season.
What they did with the “Vogue” is so fun! Leave it to the Brazilians ha.
Rose Byrne

Found these at Saks 5th Avenue
The shoe is AWESOME! Leave it to LouboutinThis skirt is my favorite of all of the picks on here. To me, it is the answer to the question;  “What Happens When A Fish and Bird Fall In Love?” because I think it looks like wings and scales. Marc Jacobs: First off, the bow ruins it for me… cover it up and this looks MUCH better! Tights and shoes are really cool though either way!
Found this sequin dress on StyleCaster yesterday. It’s Rodarte for Target and is going to retail for $50! Gotta love it!
Snagged this off of Lookbook. This girl does a great job of adding just the right amount of sparkle to her otherwise understated outfit. Really loving her hair too!

GLAMOUR GOTH

So lately I’ve been noticing a reoccurring trend… everyone in Hollywood, fashion and music seem to be under the impression that Halloween is year round. As someone whose favorite color to wear is black, this doesn’t really bother me, but I’m wondering if it’s just be or if anyone else has noticed this seemingly new trend I’m dubbing (though I’m sure I’m not the first one) Glamour Goth. Maybe it’s the popularity of Twilight, maybe it’s the depressing economy lol, who knows. All I’m saying is… well, take a look for yourself;

I think it’s impossible to talk about anything fashion related these days without mentioning Lady Gaga, and she certainly tipifies what I’m talking about with the whole Glamour Goth thing.

Kristen Stewart, another PERFECT example. Pale skin, dark hair, usually wears some form of smokey eye make-up and doesn’t really deviate from black, grey and red.


P.S. LOVE this picture! I think she’s really beautiful

 
Rihanna… not sure if I’m buying her as genuine on the whole “dark” thing… I think it’s just a publicity stunt. Though shd does gives some of the very best examples of the trend

Adam Glambert even sports the trend… though the butterfly on the pants kinda killed it for me…

Finally a random chick and…

…even Carrie Underwood on the opening number of her variety show came out decked head to toe in black similar to this look.

Hope you’re having a great week! I’m basically done with school (like graduating lol) so now I will be a much better blogger, promise. Just have 2 finals next week on Wednesday and Thursday.
-Andrew J.

BREAK-UPS ARE GOOD FOR SOMETHING

As evidence of the post title for today… I got broken up with this weekend. Sucks for sure. Didn’t do much this weekend as a result of it, but I’m going to look at what the positives are that came from it:
Friday (the day before), went out and got sushi at this great place in Oklahoma City called Sushi Neiko (not sure on spelling) and then ended up at this awesome little jazz club in Bricktown called Makers.
Also I finally had a reason to wear my new John Varvatos boots I ordered which arrived last week (yay!).
Saturday D-day… that’s all I’ll say on that topic ha. Spent the rest of the day surrounding myself with my friends and ended up going out Saturday night… drank a little too much, felt like crap for the first half of Sunday, but meh it’s what I needed.
Sunday My mom came down yesterday and we did some shopping therapy . Got some things for my house, decorated for Christmas. She told me “You can be sad, but you can’t be sad by yourself.” I love her so much !
P.S. Also bought a new Marc Jacobs sweater lol, what can I say? Buying things makes me happier lol.
P.S.S. Got great inspiration with a friend to start having some guest bloggers and maybe even launching yet another blog !

A gift? For me? Awww! You damn well should have.

Can we please have a moment of silence for kick-ass jewelry priced under €25?

or rather…

A Melody by Mr. Pittbull ..

I know you want me.

You know I want cha.

I know you want meeeee.

You know I want cha?

I know you want meee..

THESE ARE AMAZING.

Thank you. Have a WONDERFUL Weekend..

(marisa)

Holidaze

While I am engrossed in my studying for finals.. I have had a couple Vogue and YOOX interludes..

I Love Christmas soirees with friends.

AND I am going to coerce my boyfriend into taking me to NYC and DC for some lights… YA HEAR THAT RYAN!!

Here’s some hot stuff to dress up your holi-dazed threads…

I Love Rumi’s (from Fashion Toast) hot Cali outfit.. probably will not fly on the east coast with our freezing temps… but throw a heavy coat on and this is perfect for making it to a fun holiday party with your friends.. and check out Rumi’s blog.. it is one of my favorites– she’s stunning.

Jennifer Aniston looks hot as always.. I had to include this for the purpose of no function what-so-ever relating to holiday parties… but because it is possible to look cute and chic while walking through the airport…

I am so glad no one saw me rip off my UGGs through security, sporting my halloween socks with black sweats and a penn state hoodie… comfy, but gross… in my defense I had a 3 hour delay from IAD to DFW…

Chanel Iman… need I say more? She is really looking gorgeous these days.

ba-ba-ba-baddddd asssss. Noir Rings.

Who is going to steal this Maison Martin Margiela s/s 2006 leather jacket on YOOX for the brilliant price of $10.5k?

I am a fan of the colored tights with a simple dress for the cocktail parties… I know its overdone.. but I dig.

and add this cuff to the above.

Another cute cocktail party outfit… especially if the coutless holiday dresses are driving you mad.

…and if you have that “I’m feeling so luscious” dress spike it with these hot tights and some bright pumps… (no one will EVER know you that same dress over jeans on Friday, with legging’s on tuesday, With flats to the grocery store, or to your grandfather’s funeral)..

I love this. Its so festive. Yet involves ZERO GREEN OR RED! I think the frosted effect of the tights is what gives it the holiday feeeeeeling… and please note the feathers on the heels.. perfect accent.

Beautiful tights on O. Palermo. I don’t stalk celebs, so I don’t really know much about her, so all you Olivia haters don’t bash me. But she does do style pretty effortlessly.

Blake Lively can do no wrong. I mean it takes me 7 minutes for my eyes to reach the bottom of her legs. And somehow, with SOO much skin, she still looks perfectly classy.

I think its the combo of the mature pattern on the heavy fabric blouse combined with the closed toe heels. I kid you not, I truly feel that if I saw toes, this outfit would turn slutty…

I will be posting more regularly after these next couple of weeks. Sorry for the bad blogging. Thank God for Andrew.

(marisa)

I’VE REGAINED MY LIFE!

Well, not entirely yet, I still have finals, but CAMPAIGNS IS OVER!!! We presented our capstone presentations to Papa Murphy’s Pizza on Tuesday night and then immediately went to celebrate at O’Connell’s while the rest of the class trickled in as they finished with their presentations. It couldn’t have gone better and I’m SO glad it’s over. Today I have to work a ton on my Spanish and start writing a 12 page Mass Comm Law paper due soon… blah. Anywho, here are the pics! Hope you’re having a great day!
-Andrew J.

Had to suit up!

The purple group looked so nice, I had to photograph them!

The Green Group ! My group/family lol.

Seriously love these people

The yellow group was the last team to go so they came to O’Connell’s ready to hit the ground running ha

She was a little happy it was all over… to say the least lol.

Awww, the Red Group/my extended family. I would often go terrorize them and crash their study time lol. They’re fun