Leopard has been my obsession for a while
now. Leopard coats were popular on the fall 2013 runway, where
Diane von Furstenberg paired a leopard trench coat with a silk
leopard blouse for a sophisticated wear-to-work ensemble, and Saint
Laurent layered leopard with a moody floral dress and moto boots for a
rocker chic look. Pairing leopard with a neutral is completely and
utterly chic. The neutral I chosen today was this denim shirt from
the Gap. I definitely recommend getting a denim shirt it's the best staple to
pair with statement pieces. I see myself pairing this shirt with my leather
short in the near future.
How amazing is this Maleficent poster staring Ms. Angelina Jolie? Such the perfect role! All the Disney villains had the best outfits and the best skin! The trailer for Maleficent was just released making all scifi fanatics like me, marketing the release date. Mac Cosmetics is even getting into the action by doing an exclusive beauty line based on the movie. See... villains do it better! Do we see people wanting Snow White's make up? No!
Trailer for Maleficent, love the laugh at the ending!
I decided that Maleficent will be one of my costumes for next year's NY Comic Con! I already put some of the outfit together:
Statement necklaces are my favorite pieces that can add dimension to any outfit! The chain necklace from Julie Vos has been great for weekend outfits, where the multi jeweled JCrew necklace is great to pair with my knits. There is something about statement necklaces that feel untra luxe and effortless. It's not a trend for me it's an essential!
Saturday nights with my friend's are a blast! We laugh, drink, watch roasts and catch up on what is new in our lives. One Saturday night, we ended up watching Battle Royale, a movie my friend Jerome was recommending we watch it for a while now. It's SICK! Background story: Battle Royale, by Koushun Takami is one of Japan's best-selling - and most controversial - novels. The movie is cult classic available in on Netflix (subtitle heaven). It is a potent allegory of what it means to be young and survive in today's dog-eat-dog world.
With the emergence of "The Hunger Games" phenomenon of the last few years, the inevitable comparisons between that franchise and "Battle Royale" have been plentiful. Yes, the two do share strong thematic and narrative similarities, but each has a distinctly unique vibe and explores the back story behind the violence in a different way.
A few examples:
The reason for having the annual death game
The way the game is conducted
Who is behind it and what their motive is
The strategies and outcome are all dissimilar
Trailer for Battle Royale
Battle Royale should be evaluated on its own merits. The novel was written years before the Hunger Games novel was written. The tone of the story is gritty, there are no TV shows or outfits to show off. The story does a good job of making you feel for every character, question authority, question allegiances. The Hunger Games is about a girl who questions authority by accident, she becomes a symbol for a starving society. Battle Royal gives every character a chance to tell their story where as the Hunger games tells one character's story.
Rent Battle Royale on Netflix to see for yourself! Halloween is coming up, if you need a thrill, you won't be disappointed.
Most of my wardrobe is filled with neutrals, so I've been on the search for some pops of color to add this fall. That's why I immediately turned my attention to this vintage red leather pencil skirt from Etsy (for $48!). The skirt is so comfortable, I see it being a lifesaver for future outfits. You could never go wrong with red and grey, it's one of my favorite combos!
The week was great, I just finished working Lucky FABB with amazing results. The right outfit and a positive attitude goes a long way, I was fortunate to have both to start the week! Have a great weekend everyone! xo Kosi
Feeling the crisp autumn air has put me in a MAJOR shopping mood lol I have been organizing when and where I am going to purchase things, doing wish lists at work (thank you clothing allowance) Fall is always so much fun to shop because there are more options! I have been obsessed with leather, anything red or leopard, hats, and simplistic jewelry, a statement tee: BROOKLYN stand up!
I haven't shut up to my friend's and family about the boot I have been talking about since the summer: The Newbury Boot by Rag and Bone, called one of the best boots ever made and the most comfortable. I tend to wear boots a lot and I always have to get them repaired! I rather invest in 1 good boot then have a few that I have to repair all the time as I get older. Style maturity at it's finest :)
Last day of NY Comic Con was Sunday! Being the fashionista I am I couldn't resit taking a snap or two of the temporary Superman costume museum that was near the exist which displayed all the costumes of EVERY Superman: Christioper Reeve, Dean Cain, Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill.
Sunday was also kids day lol here is a snap I took of my nephews in costume: Han Solo, Jengo Fett, and Spiderman!
I can't wait to get this framed I got it on Saturday!
This was tempting to get lol maybe next time!
My new friend Jonathan made this amazing video on Cosplay that my friend's and I are featured in:
