Jason Wu woos Michelle Obama

It's official! Jason Wu's design won Michelle Obama bid for her dress for tonight's inaugural balls. As we speak she is looking stunning in the flowery, white gown. Very clean and classy, a wonderful choice.
The future looks bright for Wu. Especially since anything the Obamas wear cause a fashion mania, in spite of these economic times.
Wu is a Taiwan-born, New York designer who interned with another of Michelle's fave, Narciso Rodriguez. His first full collection debuted in 2006 and he won a rising star award for his talent in 2008. This should be the year of Jason Wu.

Image: New York Times

Will white tights be the surprize hit of the Spring '09 season?

I have been noticing the Blair Waldorf' character on Gossip Girl wearing white tights on more than one occasion. Perhaps it's part of the school girl uniform. Or to redeem her image as pure and royal. All I know is she makes it look good.

White tights are virtually non-existent on anyone over the age of ten. The only time in my post-pubescent life I wore white tights was went I dressed as a nurse for Halloween.

This may be something to explore come Spring. The season where whites and neutrals rule. Coloured tights are fun, but border bad taste. Imagine a white, chic dress with white tights and beige and neon accessories. ** Boy George, I think this could work!

** (Yes I'm still into neon and it seems to have spread into fast fashion stores.

Blair Waldorf in the upcoming "You've got Yale" episode.

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Fashion Bible: The Movie

Something exciting happend this weekend!
A documentary based on one of the most influential fashion magazine in the world screened at the Sundance Film Festival. 'The September Issue' follows Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, Grace Coddington and more, throughout the production of September 2007 issue. This film offers total behind-the-scenes access of the creative process at Vogue through the eyes of director R.J. Cutler. It's been well received by critics so far, yet the release date remains TBA.