Just a little something to start your week off  with a bit of sparkle…because let’s face it… the holidays are right around the corner and we all know that THAT is the Season of BLING!

McQueen

McQueen…. the movie is a quick yet intimate “behind the scenes documentary” about this uber private and immensely talented yet possibly tortured soul of the late designer we came to know as Alexander(Lee) McQueen.

If you’re looking for a movie/documentary that’s heavy on fashion and provides a story line that is both happy and tragic-I have just the flick for you. McQueen- a documentary that explores the life of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen, who started his career in his teens before gaining notice as designer for Givenchy and launching his own label, which continues to this day. He took his own life in 2010 at the age of 40.

The film has a brief viewing time of 111 minutes and includes intimate footage of his early years growing up in London’s east end, family life complete with touching commentary by his beloved Mother, his first foray into the design world as a Bespoke tailor on Savile Row (where he learned those extraordinary tailoring skills-which became synonymous with the McQueen label) and in a riveting story line provides the viewer with all the twists and turns of his ultimate discovery,extraordinary career success and personal demise that ended in his suicide in 2010.

I was entranced by this film,the fashion,the cast of characters he was surrounded by and the steady rise and heartbreaking demise of this creative genius known as Alexander McQueen.

Images courtesy of vogue uk/pinterest and Savage Beauty Exhibit 2015

Barbie circa 1960

Alexander McQueen 2008 Courtesy of Fashionontheedgeblogspot

My mother  (a fashion designer in her own right) always said  that “Good taste never goes out of style.” The similarity of these two gowns … designed more than 40 years apart is a testament to that! Style does indeed endure forever.

Image courtesy of The Monogrammed Life

Plaid has proven to be one of the most versatile of patterns.Who would have ever guessed that “THAT” plaid – once the official pattern of school girl uniforms would grow up  and evolve into such a Glam Pattern! Plaid has gone casual, to contemporary to COUTURE…..Yep-this pattern has definitely evolved to give us plenty of  plaid- i-tude!

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Image courtesy of Shopstyle.com

Image of Miroslava Duma courtesy of Popsugar

Alexander McQueen Courtesy of Style Bistro

Just a little something to perk up the start of your work week…

From the McQueen Archives…Pantsuits.

I don’t know about you but with all the hussle and bussel of Thanksgiving I just needed to take a moment…

A McQueen Moment.

Cotton Crochet Maxi Dress @Victoria’s Secret.com Sale $96.00

Is it me or has fashion gone crochet crazy? This summer there are so many styles sporting the once popular pattern once associated with a Grandmother’s favorite pastime of crocheting. I think it went something like: knit one-pearl two…. Today it’s knit one pearl two- we have something FABULOUS for you! Crochet is here to stay for summer 2012. You can find   crochet patterns in apparel, shoes, accessories, handbags… (you get the picture) just about everything fashionable. Crochet isn’t just main stream it has gone high fashion-I give you exhibit A-the Alexander McQueen dress and exhibit B-the number endorsement that crochet is here to stay for the season-The wearing of a Chanel crocheted dress  by Ms. Sarah Jessica Parker. I  rest my case.

So.o.o.o, if your looking to covet some crochet this summer here are a few styles to get you inspired. 

The Alexander McQueen Dress@Net-a-porter

Robin Piccone Crochet Penelope One Pc. @Nordstrom $130.00

 Lika Crochet Straw Hat @Saks. On  Sale: $154.00

SJP wearing Chanel Crochet Dress (photo courtesy of Fashionrollcall) 

Images 2/4/5 courtesy of Pinterest

The Alexander McQueen’s exhibit Savage Beauty, will be on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art-Costume Institute from May 4 until July 31, 2011. Here are a few images released from the Met’s Pressroom.

I have got to go and book my flight to New York…pronto.

Photos taken by Solve Sundsbo/Metropolitan Museum of Art/Yale University