SUBFUSCO FEMME 2011 .... a limitless feeling

Only a few more sleeps till the annual MBFashion Festival... counting down to a fashion frenzy, as the Brisbane fashion lovers come out to witness the fashion talents from fashion creatives from all levels.

A label which clearly clings.. or should I say clearly stands tall on its own level, is SUBFUSCO. Yes.. a label I have blogged frequently about, because I believe the creations alone, reflect a very independent message ( too serious?.. well, kind of like an art curator..., put on your fashion curator minds and tap into the creative head of Mr J.S.. mind of the Subfusco helm, trust me you'll receive the message he is trying to channel into your fashion conscious drobes.

Following each collection release..., a serious fashionista cannot help but feel taken on a journey of 'timely growth' through the epic space like world of Mr J.S. His current collection , I feel emits a sense of 'coming out of the space like shell, but not conforming entirely'???, yet still manage to create pieces which allows for the flexibility of transforming into what and which ever you and your little fashion heart desires ( e.g. I look at the lemon cape creation, and can so envisage draping it over a little summer ensemble of tight shorts, with just as a tight top.. all black.., well pedicured toes and crystal encrusted flats.. ( NOT THONGS or FLIP FLOPS... ), worn on a hot spring/ summer evening.

That's the addictive part of the Subfusco creations... you can wear it according to the SUBFUSCO galactic world.. or you can simply adorn and transition it into your world....the imagination of 'wearing' is limitless.

Love this xxx.

Pleasing to see the random injections and splashes of colour palettes in this latest femme collection, after all, Spring and Summer can't possibly be entirely remembered as the colour of androgynous darkness?! .

Sheer and Light...... silently moving..

Love this xo.

http://www.subfusco.com/

The taste of the Subfusco S.S2011 Homme collection.... coming soon...

P.P.S. Ji Sun Kim.. when you view this..... consider if it can be incorporated in the Jimon - mag publication?? somehow. This is the Australian label..

Love me or hate me,

Madam Alexandra E. (k)

Sail Away With Me

 This dress titled "The Stylish Wanderer" on modcloth.com, is a perfect dress for a San Diegan to show her love for the sea. Sailboats filling the pattern of the dress make it nautically nice. Trend staff editor Alice looked so nice in her yellow one!

anchors away, 

Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Ta Da!

Presenting lovely members of Trend Staff and statuesque models from our first photoshoot! They are all looking quite grand (if I do say so myself!)

beaming,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Jean Paul Goude

Do it! <----

*whisper,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Here Ye Here Ye!

Trend is politely asking if there are any gentlemen interested in being a part of one of our fall issue photoshoots. Qualifications are as follows:
-Must be at least 5' 8''
-Must be fit
-Must reside in San Diego (preferably attend UCSD)
-Must have a willingness to work hard
If you are interested, send a picture of yourself to trenducsd@gmail.com, with your phone number and availability for the summer. This is not a paid job.
P.S.
Please respond by the first week of August.

electronically yours,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Snap!

Don't blink! Our first photo-shoot for the fall issue is taking place today...in a lovely boutique. Can't say where or when, but we are really excited about this. The fall issue will be something amazing to say the least!

Bien à vous,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

World's Most Expensive Hot Dog

Serendipty 3, New York

Photo by Liz Steger.

Recorded in the Guiness Book of World Records for The Most Expensive Hot Dog in the World at Serendipity 3 in New York City, priced at $69. At 12 inches long, this pure beef "Haute Dog" is grilled in white truffle oil, placed in a pretzel bun toasted with white truffle butter. For toppings, this dog comes with duck foie gras with black truffles. Side condiments include: black truffle Dijon mustard, carmelized Vidalia onions, and heirloom tomato Ketchup. Sounds rich, doesn't it?! (Read more HERE.)


(Speaking of truffles... I had Truffle French Fries at The Capital Grille for my birthday... fantastico!)


Bon appetit!!

Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?

Hello everyone! I just had to turn your attention to this Forever 21 tee. What is marvelous about Forever 21 is their totally affordable prices. This racer-back is absolutely splendid and costs less than 15 dollars. When San Diego isn't so sunny (which it has unfortunately been off and on cloudy), slip on this tee and dream of overseas Italy.

Day dreaming and cloud watching,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

4-Ingredient Potato Salad

An Easy Summer Side Dish


Nothing pleases me more than creating a hit dish from leftovers. I for one, don't like leftovers. It limits my creativity in the kitchen, and with a small household, that means I have to make a very small amount of food, and more frequently. So recently I've been creating a way to reuse leftovers that changes the taste completely. I'm not a picky eater, but very discerning as to what will impress my tastebuds. And you know how it goes... food just always seems to taste better when someone else makes it. So when I actually create something that I feel is good enough to share, that's exactly what I want to do...

So enjoy this refreshing and easy summer side dish!

Blue Cheese Russet Potato Salad
Serves 2-4

6-8 red Russet Potatoes
4 tbsp lite sour cream
4 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
4 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon
pinch of kosher or sea salt, and a dash of pepper

First I followed a recipe from Alex's Day Off, from the Food Network for simple roasted potatoes. Roast red potatoes for 30 min at 375 degrees with nothing except salt and bay leaves in a dish with a lid. Because my potatoes were refrigerated from last night, they were already cold. So I added 2 tbsp of fat free sour cream, 2 tbsp of blue cheese crumbles and 2 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon and chopped up 3 medium sized red russet potatoes and combined in a small bowl. Added kosher salt to taste. This made 1-2 servings.


Bon appetit!

YOUNG EMERGING DESIGNERS PARTY - an almost tipped to be a secretive and classy fashion soiree.

Now who said that Brisbane was not capable of putting on a niche, classy, private and fashionable soiree?.... this may have been the perception of many, including my own.. a while ago. But I have a feeling this perception may change.. After viewing the program of the Mbff and selecting only one show which I thought worthy of attending.. ( not in any way implying that the other shows are not worthy.. but just not right now dear xx).

My fashion spirits were lifted when an invitation was brought to my attention to attend this little almost secretive event( of course I am embellishing on the fact it is 'secretive') - I believe tickets are available for public purchase on the 28th July 2010... http://www.yedp.com.au/

I'm so deliciously referring to the event of YEDP ( Young Emerging Designers Party)- a little social concept developed by the ever impressive Felix and Slink group. I have a bubbling feeling that the partying minds of the Felix and Slink group ( I say group, because it sounds so much more cliche, powerful and feels more like a social concept conglomerate) will be transforming the fashion social scene of Brisbane, bringing together a much more classy, sassy, fresh and almost as I said earlier secretive affair feeling.

I completely approve of this fresh and classy approach.. as opposed to the random fashion events held in clubs and pubs for any random rock a long... This style of an event, lends to the participants a much more reputable and impressive impression.

The concept of YEDP... simply as is the title.. Young Emerging Designers Party. I gather that it is a classy excuse to celebrate the just peaking, just rising and just emerging creative talents within the fashion industry.

I also gather, that as one of its sponsors, Vivien's ( Model Management) that it will also be an opportunity to expose the new model faces of today.

Sponsored also by MBFF, vogue.com.au, and also some local fashion creatives.. YEDP.. just might be the beginning of a 'very big event' in the next few years.

Predicting that the event is purposely geared to be intimate, its location; Laruche.

The attraction?... why am I attending? answer: Paula Kyle Walden.. ( although I disagree that this label is young and emerging.. I believe the Paula Kyle Walden label ( Her creations a positively captivating)) is past emerged and is something much bigger and greater xo. But it is rightfully correct to have the label associated at an event sponsored by the next best thing to the Vogue glossy.. vogue.com.au.) and Zeisemer ( the label).. already the collection has aroused my fashion fancy and I'm out to find out more xx.

As I discreetly attend this event ( well, not so discreet now), wait for my fashion observations on this very little, classy event. xoxo.



Love me or hate me



Madam Alexandra E. (k)

images: YEDP campaign.

http://www.felixandslink.com.au/

Back From Leh!

Back from Ladakh, and missing it! It was a journey of a life time. This frozen desert is the one place which time seems to have forgotten. I guess it would be difficult, if not impossible to put my journey into words. I have come back with incredible memories, and a stubborn tan. Ladakh is a region of the Jammu and Kashmir state in India. Leh is the biggest town in Ladakh.
Thee highlights of my trip included a visit to the Pangong lake. Situated at 14,270 ft, Pangong is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. At Pangong, I stayed at a Ladakhi homestay, run by the most hospitable Ladakhi family, the Nongyals. At night, I felt that I could just grab a handful of stars off the sky.

Leh was a wonderful memory too. I miss having my breakfast sitting next to a gorgeous stream. Or having my dinner in a Ladakhi dining room, sharing stories and experiences with other travellers. This was my first trip, but it definitely won't be the last.

New York City - "IT BAG"

Longchamp est. 1948, a French brand that hasn't seem to have made it's mark in Southern California just yet. The brand first landed in the U.S. in 1999, Madison Avenue NY (of course). In lower Manhattan SoHo lies "La Maison Unique Longchamp", beholding a beautifully designed interior as pictured above. Throughout the streets of NYC, many young ladies trotted around in a Longchamp "Le Pliage". This "IT BAG" seems to be worn mainly by college-aged women. The price, design, and size for these nylon/leather babies are, to my amusement, quite practical. Not only are they spacious and durable, they can also be folded into a compact size with a snap-on when not in use. The designer "Le Pliage" handbags range from $80-$155, no wonder it's flooded in the streets of NYC! "SAN DIEGO, HERE WE COME!"


XOXO,

Addie <3
TREND Staff Stylist

New York City - Street Fashion

Fashion in New York this summer consists plenty of florals, gladiator sandals, messenger bags, crossover bags, and fedoras. With the blazing east-coast heat, it's no wonder everybody dresses in loose fitted clothing, in hopes of catching a store front or subway breeze! The Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, is on the run 24/7. You'll find New Yorkers scurrying their way around town at all hours, day and night. Unlike Californians and our fast cars, they have fast legs. Many New Yorkers run the town by taking the widely used subway stations, costing $8.25 for a day pass; or, like our Sex and the City fashionista idols, take the taxi. Which is why being equipped with travel friendly outfits is a must! It's not a surprise that many city gals are sporting messenger bags and crossovers for their convenience and style. Gladiator sandals are securely strapped onto your feet, which makes being on-the-go a lot easier. You'll be surprised, every girl in SoHo flaunts a different pair. Gotta LOVE New York City, fashion and function!



XOXO,

Addie <3

Travel Thursday

Austria

(Re-Post Summer 09)


Last summer I blogged about Austria... and while I haven't had as much time as I like to dedicate to my blog, because of building my website and planning actual travel itineraries for PHOTOgraphy Getaways, (yes, a kind of work I just love) I thought I would repost some of my favorites with an updated spin.

Today, I bought the DK Eyewitness Travel book on Austria. I'm so excited about one of our workshops next September to be hosted in Austria. I've got some exciting excursions planned for the workshop like visiting the salt mines, lake boat rides, and of course authentic regional cuisine...

Innsbruck, Austria.

Vienna by day.



Vienna by night.

In the Tirol mountains.

Salzburg, Austria.

More of Salzburg.

After visting Versailles last spring, I read the biography of Marie Antoinette, I'm so enthralled to visit the region of Austria where she grew up and her mother, Maria Therese, once reigned.

The Imperial Collections of the Habsburgs (Marie Antoinette's family, decedent of the Habsburg Dynasty) at the Kunsthistorisches Museum near Schonbrunn Palace. 

Painting of Maria Theresa at Schonbrunn. (Mother of Marie Antoinette.)

This fabulous dress is on display at the Palace.

Other places of interest: The Opera House, The Vienna Residence Orchestra and take a Sound of Music tour to see where the Von Trapp family lived, (all in Vienna).

Happy Traveling!