Secret Life Of The American Fashion Designer

So with winter break over and school back in full swing, I'm trying to figure out how I'll survive? Praying for a snow day is probably the best bet, but with a dragging day at school, I still have Secret Life to look forward to tonight.

Have you ever wondered about the lives of top designers, and who they were before they were conquering the fashion scene? Well let me just tell you, teenagers aren't the only ones with secret lives.

Who: Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF)

Where: Born in Brussels, but resides in New York City & is now a US citizen

Interesting Fact: She was married to Prince Egon of Furstenberg, Germany.

Claim to Fame: In 1970 DVF started a clothing line with a $30,000 budget. In 1973 her acclaimed Knitted Jersey Wrap Dress bought her a ticket into the fashion world.

(Below DVF on the cover of Newsweek in her infamous wrap-dress)

Fashion Designer goes Author: After taking a hiatus Diane returns by writing "A Signature Life" a collaboration of her past and the future.

Along with her spectacular clothing line Furstenberg is the president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) & Recipient of multiple fashion awards.

(here are a few of Diane's delectable designs)

"The secret is to enjoy being you."-Diane Von Furstenberg

Who: Vera Wang

Where: Born & Raised in New York City, attended Chapin School//Sarah Lawerence College

Interesting Fact: Trained as a Figure Skater & Competed at the 1968 U.S Championships

Claim to Fame: Vera was the youngest fashion editor of Vogue starting at age 23.

After 16 years of work, Wang was turned down for editor-in-chief and left the magazine. She then began working for Ralph Lauren as Design Director of Accessories.

1990:Vera Wang opens her own Bridal Shop!

Wang continues her career with collections featuring perfume, shoes, jewelry, eye-wear, and ready to wear.

-Like DVF, Wang was given the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award.

"A women is never sexier then when she is comfortable in her clothes"

- Vera Wang

Ok time to go do homework then secret life :)--hope you enjoy!

xoxo--Courtney

P.S Vera's birthday is one day after mine..twins much?

Beautifully Audacious

After reading seventeen, I was inspired by Taylor Momsen's style. OK! I'll admit it, I've always been a fan of hers. From the sets of Gossip Girl to gala events and then rocking out at her concerts she truly evolves. Yes, she definitely has her hot-mess stages, but in between those moments little J shines.

What I'm Wearing

-Jou Jou faux leather jacket: Nordstrom & it's currently on sale now

-Dress:Bebe, but it's no longer on the website :(

-Pearls: Knuths Boutique

-Shoes: Raleigh Boot Heel:Steve Madden

What I'm Listening to:

Taylor Momsens Band--The Pretty Reckless

& their new single, Make Me Wanna Die. Click Here for a Free Download

Thats all for now--enjoy

xoxo--Courtney

Heres To New Beginnings

WOW! It’s 2010, but put the parties and resolutions on hold for a second; what does this New Year really mean? Sure, it’s a new decade, but a new decade means much more than Webster definition, trust me! In ten years 2010 will be classified, reviewed by the music, the movies, the technology, and most importantly the fashion. Have you ever noticed that when you look back on the past it all revolves around fashion?

1920s: the decade of flappers; women rebelled the prohibition with clothes. Skirts were cropped to the knee, waistlines dropped to the hips, and masculine was the new feminine with short bobs, and flat chests.

1950s: known for the infamous poodle skirts, saddle shoes, fluffed out petticoats, crinolines, and for the more daring; peddle pushers and blouses. Marilyn Monroe; a fashion icon of the fifties, a woman who will never go out of style.

1980s: “We are living in a material world, and I am a material girl.” Everything is big, the hair, the sweaters, the bold choices in color & if it wasn’t big it was made of spandex. (Did you know leggings were the most surprising eighties item to make a comeback along with leg-warmers & acid wash jeans?)

Coco Chanel said “Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” So with a new year, and a new decade ahead of us take some risks, & dare to be different. Lets make 2000s' double digits a time to embrace and celebrate style with a whole new perspective.

xoxo--courtney :)