Coachella 2011 & Overhaul Plans

The place to be seen in April, Coachella Music & Arts Festival. I only wish I could have made it to the Californian desert this year for the ultimate in music festivities, fortunately Harpers Bazaar caught some snapshots of some of the most stylish party-goers. Here's a handful of my favorites...



















My next order of business is to start a revamp of The Style Whore but I'm not sure where to start... or what would be the best ideas. I've gotten back to the drawing board to come up with some fresh new ideas and a lot more consistent updating. I have some more Classics and Wardrobe Check! articles ready to go but I feel like I need something more. There's something missing and I just can't put my finger on it...

If you have any ideas or suggestions please drop me a line @ alixdaignault@me.com

Seeing as The Style Whore will currently be in the middle of a overhaul, feel free to follow my tumblr @tatteredtights, which is updated almost daily with my inspirations and things I love.

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-the style whore

A General Update: Moni Haworth, Artwork & Lust List

I have a collection of photos of my favorite vintage pieces for my new wardrobe check, once uploaded it will be on it's way later this week.

In case you haven't noticed I've created a secondary blog to correspond with thestylewhxre, you can check it out here; thestylewhxre a little more personal or on my 'About' page. It's not really much more "personal" per-say, but just going to cover a broader range of topics - which I had initially intended for this blog, but ended up going the full-on fashion blog route. I have a ton of more things that I love and inspire me that aren't fashion related that I will be discussing and peppering it with some of my crazy life stories in here & there. I would love for anyone who wants to get to know that side of me - Alix Daignault and not so much 'thestylewhore' to check it out and experience some art, music, films and a variety of other things that inspire me and I enjoy...

...and speaking of getting to know me better, I've been working on an interview Q&A for clottedartery.com and will let everyone know when that's ready - in the meantime check out the site, it's worth your while.






These photos were all taken by Moni Haworth - my new favorite photographer. You absolutely must visit her website JohnnysBird to see first hand how fucking amazing her work is - not only her work, but her style is something admirable, something not many people can pull off because it's kind of something you're born with.


... I would absolutely kill to meet Moni and listen to Nirvana, smoke and take endless photos - one of the few real woman I feel as if I could really connect with. Although, even just a conversation/interview would make my world spin a little bit faster...

Also this evening I came across another fashion blogger Inam Malik of All in Fashion, there was some artwork posted on his blog that I was immediately drawn to and would love to have hanging all over my studio apartment.







Now, as each of these are signed with 'Inam', I can only assume he is the artist of these amazing pieces. I will have to validate that and make sure credit is given where credit is due - but take a look at his fashion blog and send him a tweet @iNam.

My next call of duty for this post is an updated lust list - but I'm feeling more of a need of an updated wardrobe and will be taking care of that sometime later this week.



Lust List

A lot of people hate glitter and think it's tacky, I am not one of those people. I love glitter - on my eyes, on my lips, on my cheeks, my clothes and especially my shoes. I am dying for a pair of glitter platform pumps, my personal favorites being

The Daffodil Glitter Platform Pumps from Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2011 but since I probably won't be able to afford those to-die-for pumps anytime soon I would definitely settle for The Sakura Glitter Platform from Topshop, these babies are killer...


I am dying for a pair of glitter platform pumps and can't wait until I find the pair that calls my name loud and clear... or I'll just have to make a little online purchase or two.

I'm also absolutely obsessed with lipstick, lipgloss, lipbalm (only rosebud) and especially M.A.C lip products - I have a growing collection and always want every color...

L-R: Riveting Rose (L.E), Wrong Spell (L.E), Orchid (Amplified Creme)

The next three colors I plan to purchase later on this week, maybe tomorrow. I may upload a 'What's in my Make-Up Bag' collection video for my youtube and may take that over as more of a beauty section... we'll see.

Stay posted for my upcoming Wardrobe Check: Select Vintage Pieces post later this week!

try to stay classy & always be stylish.

XXX
-the style whxre

Jacqueline Conoir Fall 2010 & StyleLikeU

As mentioned before, I recently attended the Jacqueline Conoir (jcstudio.ca) Fall 2010 Winter Collection launch party hosted by luvn'grace. I had a fantastic time, sitting front row with the fabulous Jose Luis of The Fashion Guard. A lot of the collection was more business dress than I would normally wear - of course with JCs sleek, classy 'power suit' physique that's to be expected - but the perfectly tailored trousers and a few of the show-stopping dresses we're some of the pieces I could absolutely see myself in. Below are some shots of my favorite dresses courtesy of Dan Poh & jcstudio.ca






The black and gold gown to the left above is my absolute favorite of the entire collection, it is so stunning.
A huge congratulations to RozeMerie Cuevas for a fantastic fall collection.



I decided I must share with you all my current style inspiration obsession, I'm sure most of you have heard of this website and visit it regularly. I had visited it occasionally, but recently I've found myself browsing the closet, blog and editorial archives to find new inspiration or interesting facts and I'm always successful.


a few of my favorite closet interviews are definitely with Uffie, Ally Hilfiger, Sophia Lamar, Lori Goldstien and Zelda Kaplan - who is the exact kind of fearlessly fashionable woman I want to become when I'm 94. - among others. So if you haven't been to StyleLikeU, you need to check it and browse the closets. You will find endless pages of inspirational people with fantastic individual style and I suggest everyone check out this site asap, you will not be disappointed.


Stef Van Der Laan (model) via StyleLikeU

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- the style whxre

If You Have to Cry Go Outside

Hey all you lovely fashionistas.

I've been very sick the last while, so haven't been able to post much - that and my Macbook was once again in the shop. I will be attending luvngrace presents 'The Magic of bun' tonight for a short while, depending on how long I feel up for it. Including that I'll be posting about the Blanche MacDonald Fashion Design Graduate Fashion show and luvngrace presents 'Jacqueline Conoir Fall 2010 Collection' Fashion show in the next couple days. Today's update will be short and sweet, just to let you all know I'm still alive and fashionable.

I finally bought Kelly Cutrone's 'If You Have to Cry Go Outside and other things your mother never told you'. I emphasize finally because I've been a fan on hers and Peoples Revolution for years, and religiously watch 'Kell on Earth' - she reminds me of myself and someone I'd want to be in about ten years... even if that may be what some people call a 'witch', a 'bitch' or a 'cunt'.



This book was so fantastic, it's my new official guide to life - not only does Kelly share and express similar spiritualistic beliefs as me but she encourages having your own religion (taking parts of different religions that apply to you and your spiritual being and using them all together in your own way), which is something I've always done but always been contradicted by other people telling me 'you have to stick to one religion or this or that' and blah blah blah, of course I never listen to shit like that but it's refreshing to hear an extremely successful, middle-aged business woman and mother reinforce it.

Kelly kind of reminds me of a former boss I had, one of my favorite bosses and a boss a lot of people hated, but those were the people who didn't do their job, we're lazy and rude. The people she had mother/daughter relationships with were those who understood they were there to work but when time allowed they could be friends. For the record, I was one of the daughter-types to this boss, who is still like a work mother to me.

if you want a great book of advice, written in a real, no bullshit way... go buy If You Have To Cry Go Outside and other things your mother never told you for $29.50CAD, it's worth it. I'm gonna refer to this for years to come, thanks Kelly.

While you're out book shopping, grab the new AnOther... fantastic glossies as usual and a 32 page literary section featuring Bjork, Kate Moss and Régine (my favorites) among others.



new posts to come all week so stay tuned.

XXX
- the style whxre

What is Reality Anyway?

If you don't know Krystal Simpson from 'What is Reality Anyway?' you're living under a rock. Krystal is one of the most talented bloggers I've come across yet. Not just a super fucking cool blogger but also a well-rounded fashionista - just check out this list of accomplishments below (from the bio on her blog):

About Krystal Simpson

Krystal Simpson is a jack of all trades from Salinas, California. Her works span from local newspapers to Rolling Stone Magazine. She has served as the Editor of The Homestead Review, and the Editor at Large for Ping Pong. Simpson also appeared in the MTV documentary series "I'm From Rolling Stone." During that same period she appeared in an ad-campaign for Ford Motors. Simpson serves as lead vocalist of The Little Feather Band, also contributing harmonica, piano, saxophone, and percussion. Krystal also was one of the celebrity guest-DJ’s for UNICEF Tap Project Radio that aired in March 2010. Simpson recently designed a signature handbag with the American leather goods company Coach that was released in June 2010, and also collaborated with Quiksilver to design her own signature jean for the brand. She most reciently designed a tee shirt for Wiloh Ecosocial Apparel. Krystal has also been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, US Weekly, LA Times, Elle Magazine, Elle Spain, Nylon, Nylon Japan, Women’s Wear Daily, Purple Diary, Refinery 29, Who What Wear, Paper Planes, The New Tough, American Apparel magazine, In-Style Magazine Germany, Stylelikeu.com, Black Book, Ginza Magazine Japan, Public Magazine France, Style Caster, Vamped, Forever 21 Magazine. Simpson currently resides on the coast of California.

Krystal Simpson on Stylelikeu.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

...like I said, the coolest chick/blogger ever and if there is anything I need right this moment, it is absolutely the handbag that Krystal collaborated with Coach to design which was released June of this year


Krystal Simpson for Coach

this black, over-the-shoulder fringe bag is so fucking perfect, Kate Hudson even totes one around. I need to own this bag, not want, but need. Christmas anyone?

If you haven't been to Krystals blog before, shame on you. (whatisrealityanyway <- click away) and check out the shirt she recently designed in collaboration with Wiloh Ecosocial Apparel (which is also on my Christmas wish list).

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Daphne Groeneveld; September 2010 VOGUE Paris editorial

On another note, 15-year-old dutch beauty and my current favorite fashion model Daphne Groeneveld is on the cover of the December 2010/January 2011 VOGUE Paris with guest editor Tom Ford

Thank you, Carine Roitfeld for you excellent choices as per usual, I Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the December/January VOGUE Paris.


December 2010/January 2011 VOGUE Paris featuring Daphne Groeneveld & Tom Ford

And lastly, if you're looking for any sort of book on fashion designers I'd absolutely suggest TASCHEN's '100 Contemporary Fashion Designers'. I picked it up in Chapters today and am very pleased with my decision.


Jean Paul Gautier + Hermés in '100 Contemporary Fashion Designers'

It retails about $50.00 CAD for 2 books (A-K & L-Z), but definitely worth the hard cover and excellent photographs. I will probably do a two-part thorough review on each book once I finish them.

and that'll be all for this evening, cupcakes

XXX
- the style whxre

Factory Girl

Watching 'The September Issue' today in class, with Sienna Miller on the cover reminded me how much I love Sienna Miller...especially in one of my favorite films 'Factory Girl'. I know, this film wasn't received well by critics at all but I never listen to critics opinions. I read them, take them into consideration a bit but I judge things on my own opinion, what I like and what I don't, but what a boring world it would be if we all had the same opinions. Anyway, shall we continue?

Aside from the fact that Andy Warhol & Edie Sedgewick are my two favorite pop culture icons(and I don't give a shit if that might be 'cliche') my favorite thing about the entire film was the costuming. From Sid to Edie, Billy to Andy and back again, the style and demeanor was phenomenal throughout. The costuming for the film was almost entirely vintage selected by costume designer Jim Dunn, which makes the wardrobe for this film that much more phenomenal.

Edie is simply fabulous and this is prevalent from the moment she catches Andy's eye in the lacy cream minidress, chandelier earrings, green headband and cigarette in hand...


She had the 'IT' factor, very few of us are blessed with. Tights & t-shirts & fur coats & accessories & mini dresses and always wearing her signature chandelier earrings and usually puffing away on a cigarette she always looked fucking amazing. Of course the film managed to emulate Edie's style to a T...







...Not to mention Andy's quirky 'hipster' style and the dreamy put-together bad boy look Billy (who we all know is mirrored after Bob Dylan) was rocking.

Even when she fell from grace, her style was the one thing she never lost.


Edie Sedgewick, her style and air are something to be looked at in an articulate way, she had something indescribable about her... maybe it's true only the good die young?

I also thought the movie was a decent portrayal of those featured (Edie, Andy, Bob Dylan) and the love/hate triangle that was definitely a factor in Edie's spiral out of control. It's a fantastic film about the life of one of the most iconic women in pop culture with fantastic clothing and inspirations throughout so if you haven't seen it I suggest checking it out and fuck what the critics say.

I'm hoping between homework and craziness I can make it to the David Bowie Glamball hosted by LuvnGrace tomorrow night, it sounds like such a riot and it's something I don't think I can let myself miss. Followed by week of more craziness.

I'll keep you posted my lovely fashionistas/fashionistos!

XXX
- the style whxre