San Diego Fashion Calendar

What NOT to WEAR

 

 

A fashion rant by Brian Biddell

 

Below is a list of ten thing I don't recommend you ever to be caught in. It is your choice whether or not you want to wear them but if I could make that choice for you - it'd be a no.

Gym Clothes : Sweats, shorts, and tennis shoes have their place,  but it's in the gym and not in a restaurant.

Wife beaters : Nothing says unattractive more then these suckers. Are you trying to look ugly? There is absolutely no reason to wear wife beaters PERIOD!

Club Clothes : Sequins and sparkles qualify as evening wear however, there is a thin line between formal and casual.

Midriff Tops : Unless you want people to think you're a stripper, keep your belly covered at all times and focus attention elsewhere – like your smarts.

Scrubs : I don't care if someones in a coma, these should never see life outside the hospital. What exactly are the function of these things anyways?

Skimpy Skirts : Whore.

 Silly and not cute : The juxtaposition of some outfits can be cute but when you pair red, yellow and brown … you just look silly.

Uggs : I hate uggs, they are so over. They were so three years ago and what's worse is that people are now compensating for the comfiness of the boots and wearing other comfy items. This turns the entire outfit into one big confyfest and ruins all creative imagination possible.

Overalls : Disgusting.

  Full leopard prints : Someone call the fashion police, you just committed ugly.

To view more images of heinous fashions click here.

Crosby Noricks, Fashion PR Guru

(Crosby, so cute!)

My first encounter with PR Couture was one of love at first sight. Okay, this may be a bit of an exaggeration, but to say the least I was in dire need of a reliable fashion pr resource--that combined the professionalism of the public relations industry, with the lure of haute couture fashion. PR Couture is every fashion pr aspirer’s must-read; it opened my eyes to the sheer force of Web 2.0 and this whole online world of fashion pr.

I assumed that Crosby Noricks had to be living somewhere in Manhattan with her incredible fashion knowledge and her cutting-edge posts, however, when I conducted further research, I was stunned but thoroughly pleased to find out that she was located in San Diego. As a junior at UCSD, engineering and mathematics rein the school, and fashion-loving, communications majors like myself are few and far. So of course, I was determined to get in touch with Crosby.

When I got a taste of the daunting world of fashion professionalism through my internship at San Diego Model Management, my intern supervisor and CEO of SD Model, Fred Sweet, proudly revealed that the founder of PR Couture writes some critiques for the Fashion Calendar blog. It was evident that Fred was flattered by the fact that such an esteemed figure as Crosby chose to contribute to his Fashion Calendar blog. The fact that Fred knew Crosby made me so excited, this was it, fashion networking, exactly what I wanted from an internship.

I became increasingly fixed on meeting Crosby when I heard that my co-worker, Maggie Leung, met Crosby via a PR mentor-networking event. Clearly, this coincidence could only mean that it was time to email Crosby and profess my obsession with her and her amazing blog consisting of tips and tricks on fashion public relations.

I was apprehensive about whether Crosby (founder of PR Couture and Social Media Strategist at Red Door Interactive) would actually have time to meet with me, but sure enough, within a prompt 24 hours, Crosby replied!

We met at an edgy coffee shop in Downtown San Diego, Café Noir, (which I would definitely go back to for its ambiance). Crosby strolled in from work in a stylist black dress and purple scarf wrap, and I wasn’t really sure how to act, after all, this was my very first stint in networking.

Crosby was super personable, which made me much more at ease, we chatted about everything from graduate school, home décor, magazines, life after college, and of course PR Couture. It was such a beneficial experience because I came in with no expectations, but to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from a professional at the pinnacle point in her career. I am certain that Crosby with her top industry blog, thousands of twitter followers, and innovative knowledge will revolutionize the industry someday, if she hasn’t already!

No, I didn’t get a job from this meeting, but I got an enlightened perspective on my dream career in fashion PR. I didn’t wake up one day and say, I want to work in the fashion industry because I want to live “la dolce vita,” but rather, I wanted to combine my passion for public relations, marketing, and fashion --- glamorous life, or not. Crosby further revealed the need to prepare for at least a year of grunt work, entry-level treatment, and a Devil Wears Prada reality.

 

Nonetheless, I remain determined to pursue this dream and embarking on this journey that will hopefully take me to my final destination, Vogue, or something like it.

By: Dara Bu

Contributing Writer from http://destinationvogue.onsugar.com/

http://twitter.com/daraPR

 

What NOT to WEAR

 

 

A fashion rant by Brian Biddell

 

Below is a list of ten thing I don't recommend you ever to be caught in. It is your choice whether or not you want to wear them but if I could make that choice for you - it'd be a no.

Gym Clothes : Sweats, shorts, and tennis shoes have their place,  but it's in the gym and not in a restaurant.

Wife beaters : Nothing says unattractive more then these suckers. Are you trying to look ugly? There is absolutely no reason to wear wife beaters PERIOD!

Club Clothes : Sequins and sparkles qualify as evening wear however, there is a thin line between formal and casual.

Midriff Tops : Unless you want people to think you're a stripper, keep your belly covered at all times and focus attention elsewhere – like your smarts.

Scrubs : I don't care if someones in a coma, these should never see life outside the hospital. What exactly are the function of these things anyways?

Skimpy Skirts : Whore.

 Silly and not cute : The juxtaposition of some outfits can be cute but when you pair red, yellow and brown … you just look silly.

Uggs : I hate uggs, they are so over. They were so three years ago and what's worse is that people are now compensating for the comfiness of the boots and wearing other comfy items. This turns the entire outfit into one big confyfest and ruins all creative imagination possible.

Overalls : Disgusting.

  Full leopard prints : Someone call the fashion police, you just committed ugly.

To view more images of heinous fashions click here.

Crosby Noricks, Fashion PR Guru

(Crosby, so cute!)

My first encounter with PR Couture was one of love at first sight. Okay, this may be a bit of an exaggeration, but to say the least I was in dire need of a reliable fashion pr resource--that combined the professionalism of the public relations industry, with the lure of haute couture fashion. PR Couture is every fashion pr aspirer’s must-read; it opened my eyes to the sheer force of Web 2.0 and this whole online world of fashion pr.

I assumed that Crosby Noricks had to be living somewhere in Manhattan with her incredible fashion knowledge and her cutting-edge posts, however, when I conducted further research, I was stunned but thoroughly pleased to find out that she was located in San Diego. As a junior at UCSD, engineering and mathematics rein the school, and fashion-loving, communications majors like myself are few and far. So of course, I was determined to get in touch with Crosby.

When I got a taste of the daunting world of fashion professionalism through my internship at San Diego Model Management, my intern supervisor and CEO of SD Model, Fred Sweet, proudly revealed that the founder of PR Couture writes some critiques for the Fashion Calendar blog. It was evident that Fred was flattered by the fact that such an esteemed figure as Crosby chose to contribute to his Fashion Calendar blog. The fact that Fred knew Crosby made me so excited, this was it, fashion networking, exactly what I wanted from an internship.

I became increasingly fixed on meeting Crosby when I heard that my co-worker, Maggie Leung, met Crosby via a PR mentor-networking event. Clearly, this coincidence could only mean that it was time to email Crosby and profess my obsession with her and her amazing blog consisting of tips and tricks on fashion public relations.

I was apprehensive about whether Crosby (founder of PR Couture and Social Media Strategist at Red Door Interactive) would actually have time to meet with me, but sure enough, within a prompt 24 hours, Crosby replied!

We met at an edgy coffee shop in Downtown San Diego, Café Noir, (which I would definitely go back to for its ambiance). Crosby strolled in from work in a stylist black dress and purple scarf wrap, and I wasn’t really sure how to act, after all, this was my very first stint in networking.

Crosby was super personable, which made me much more at ease, we chatted about everything from graduate school, home décor, magazines, life after college, and of course PR Couture. It was such a beneficial experience because I came in with no expectations, but to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from a professional at the pinnacle point in her career. I am certain that Crosby with her top industry blog, thousands of twitter followers, and innovative knowledge will revolutionize the industry someday, if she hasn’t already!

No, I didn’t get a job from this meeting, but I got an enlightened perspective on my dream career in fashion PR. I didn’t wake up one day and say, I want to work in the fashion industry because I want to live “la dolce vita,” but rather, I wanted to combine my passion for public relations, marketing, and fashion --- glamorous life, or not. Crosby further revealed the need to prepare for at least a year of grunt work, entry-level treatment, and a Devil Wears Prada reality.

 

Nonetheless, I remain determined to pursue this dream and embarking on this journey that will hopefully take me to my final destination, Vogue, or something like it.

By: Dara Bu

Contributing Writer from http://destinationvogue.onsugar.com/

http://twitter.com/daraPR

 

Kardashian Zoo

Oh yea, here is my sister wearing a similar swimsuit. We are trying to maintain the safari theme... you know... keeping it in the family. Please don't stare at us too much, even though we look like we're part of the zoo.

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Kourtney Kardashian Jailbreak Swimsuit

Oh, hey there! I see you noticing me, noticing you. Yea, I just woke up today and decided to put on my favorite jailbreak swimsuit. After so many of my friends' stunts in rehab and jail, I thought it would be a good upcoming trend in the fashion beachy world. In all honesty, I found this in the backyard of my neighbor Bob's dumpster bin. I like to pair this homeless looking outfit with my thousand dollar Chanel sandals, because in order to fit in with all other jail prison mates, you have to wear a lot of bling. It also camouflages well with all this foliage and greenery surrounding me. Sometimes I get lost and forget that I'm a human and not a zebra.

Oh, yea and meet my brother Rob, he is what some people refer to as a "bro." If you are interested in copping his style, here is a short lesson for you.

Four steps to become a bro:
1.) Wear a Hanes 5-in-a-pack white tee. This is pretty much the standard uniform for all bros.
2.) Neon colored kicks are a must. Some like Nike, some like Adidas, but the indie labels that no one has ever heard of are always the best. Looks especially great when worn on a scorching hot day and going to the beach.
3.) Absolutely MUST wear a douche bag cap. And even more, it absolutely HAS to be turned around.
4.) Lastly, can't forget the bling around my neck to represent all my friends stuck in prison for selling too much crack and drunk driving. Shout out to my homies repping the 323!

Yea, well I guess that's about it. I'll just turn around and pretend that I didn't tip off the paparazzi earlier that I was coming here...

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Kardashian Zoo

Oh yea, here is my sister wearing a similar swimsuit. We are trying to maintain the safari theme... you know... keeping it in the family. Please don't stare at us too much, even though we look like we're part of the zoo.

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Kourtney Kardashian Jailbreak Swimsuit

Oh, hey there! I see you noticing me, noticing you. Yea, I just woke up today and decided to put on my favorite jailbreak swimsuit. After so many of my friends' stunts in rehab and jail, I thought it would be a good upcoming trend in the fashion beachy world. In all honesty, I found this in the backyard of my neighbor Bob's dumpster bin. I like to pair this homeless looking outfit with my thousand dollar Chanel sandals, because in order to fit in with all other jail prison mates, you have to wear a lot of bling. It also camouflages well with all this foliage and greenery surrounding me. Sometimes I get lost and forget that I'm a human and not a zebra.

Oh, yea and meet my brother Rob, he is what some people refer to as a "bro." If you are interested in copping his style, here is a short lesson for you.

Four steps to become a bro:
1.) Wear a Hanes 5-in-a-pack white tee. This is pretty much the standard uniform for all bros.
2.) Neon colored kicks are a must. Some like Nike, some like Adidas, but the indie labels that no one has ever heard of are always the best. Looks especially great when worn on a scorching hot day and going to the beach.
3.) Absolutely MUST wear a douche bag cap. And even more, it absolutely HAS to be turned around.
4.) Lastly, can't forget the bling around my neck to represent all my friends stuck in prison for selling too much crack and drunk driving. Shout out to my homies repping the 323!

Yea, well I guess that's about it. I'll just turn around and pretend that I didn't tip off the paparazzi earlier that I was coming here...

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Victoria Beckham Balmain Leather Jacket

This Balmain trend has gone on for far too long now. I don't know whether it is the 80's shoulder pad nostalgia or the sudden impulse to look like a military soldier that is making everyone go crazy for these exaggerated clothing shapes. Perhaps what it even more ridiculous with Victoria Beckham's outfit is her extremely over-sized Birkin bag, as if this purse will somehow balance out the buffoonness of her shoulders.

And to top it off, quite literally, she wears a newsboy cap, just in case you didn't quite catch the fact that she wants you to take her seriously as a newly enlisted military soldier preparing for war on the battlefield. Her leather will be her armor, and PETA will come after her with red paint.

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Shanae Grimes Black Lace Leggings

I have to give Shanae some credit for being able to walk out in public with these antique stockings on and not have any eggs thrown at her as mistaken for a circus clown. And while Chanel's Fall 2008 collection debuted similar leggings, Shanae no where near exudes the same classiness or  elegance that Karl Lagerfeld creates or intends his clothing to be.

Perhaps she and Lindsay Lohan should battle it out for the title of Miss Most Absurd Legging Wearing Congeniality. Lindsay has held that reigning title for quite some years now, but this photo of Shanae gives her a run for her money.

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Victoria Beckham Balmain Leather Jacket

This Balmain trend has gone on for far too long now. I don't know whether it is the 80's shoulder pad nostalgia or the sudden impulse to look like a military soldier that is making everyone go crazy for these exaggerated clothing shapes. Perhaps what it even more ridiculous with Victoria Beckham's outfit is her extremely over-sized Birkin bag, as if this purse will somehow balance out the buffoonness of her shoulders.

And to top it off, quite literally, she wears a newsboy cap, just in case you didn't quite catch the fact that she wants you to take her seriously as a newly enlisted military soldier preparing for war on the battlefield. Her leather will be her armor, and PETA will come after her with red paint.

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Shanae Grimes Black Lace Leggings

I have to give Shanae some credit for being able to walk out in public with these antique stockings on and not have any eggs thrown at her as mistaken for a circus clown. And while Chanel's Fall 2008 collection debuted similar leggings, Shanae no where near exudes the same classiness or  elegance that Karl Lagerfeld creates or intends his clothing to be.

Perhaps she and Lindsay Lohan should battle it out for the title of Miss Most Absurd Legging Wearing Congeniality. Lindsay has held that reigning title for quite some years now, but this photo of Shanae gives her a run for her money.

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion writer at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com

Reach her at: cjfashionista@gmail.com

Lets be REASONABLE

A Fashion "Rant" by Brian Biddle ll May 21st, 2009.

As some of you may be aware, there is a pandemic plaguing the fashion world, crocs. These terrible little shoes are not only ugly, but there are tales of people losing toes, fingers and even entire foots by wearing them.

  I know that summer is just beginning but for the love of God, leave these terrible shoes at home! Let's not pollute the world with even more fashion atrocities, we've had enough of them throughout the 90's. Making yourself appealing doesn't look hard. In fact, it isn't. It is those lowlifes who wear stupid accessories and try to pair them with crocs that make even bums look good. When has anyone ever looked at an outfit and thought, this would look amazing with a croc. Who does this? Even Good Will doesn't want these stupid shoes, in fact, I bet they don't even carry them.

News flash: plastic shoes with breathable air holes went out in the 80s. We called them Jellies, and they were equally as pathetic as today's version.

I'm not saying that these little gems are completely purposeless; they'd be great for wading in a river or washing your car, but these are private activities, so let's keep it that way. Plus, if you leave your Crocs at home mom will thank you. She can use them when she gardens.

Flip flops, pumps, stilettos, flats--all fine. Crocs, no.

Image courtesy of The Score and BP at Blogspot

Lets be REASONABLE

A Fashion "Rant" by Brian Biddle ll May 21st, 2009.

As some of you may be aware, there is a pandemic plaguing the fashion world, crocs. These terrible little shoes are not only ugly, but there are tales of people losing toes, fingers and even entire foots by wearing them.

  I know that summer is just beginning but for the love of God, leave these terrible shoes at home! Let's not pollute the world with even more fashion atrocities, we've had enough of them throughout the 90's. Making yourself appealing doesn't look hard. In fact, it isn't. It is those lowlifes who wear stupid accessories and try to pair them with crocs that make even bums look good. When has anyone ever looked at an outfit and thought, this would look amazing with a croc. Who does this? Even Good Will doesn't want these stupid shoes, in fact, I bet they don't even carry them.

News flash: plastic shoes with breathable air holes went out in the 80s. We called them Jellies, and they were equally as pathetic as today's version.

I'm not saying that these little gems are completely purposeless; they'd be great for wading in a river or washing your car, but these are private activities, so let's keep it that way. Plus, if you leave your Crocs at home mom will thank you. She can use them when she gardens.

Flip flops, pumps, stilettos, flats--all fine. Crocs, no.

Image courtesy of The Score and BP at Blogspot

Is San Diego fashion for real? Answer, Yes!

 

 

    It appears that whenever someone knows you’re from sunny San Diego California they think we live in flip flops and baggy beach t-shirts. We are lucky enough to live so close to beautiful beaches, but does that define our fashion sense? In a way I would say that it does. I do love beach attire and we are all often found wearing sandals and tank tops because of the weather. Then again I have friends on the east coast who assume that we are surfer dudes and chicks who walk around in our baiting suit all day, even though that may be true sometimes there is so much more to San Diego Fashion then just that. Though San Diego is a smaller city compared to our sister city Los Angeles, we still have a lot of the same resources in the fashion industry.                                          

 

 

       San Diegans also know how too dress it up and down when needed. We are very self expressive, in the fact that we can dress how ever we want without being criticized too much, but then again that’s part of California’s beauty. We are free to be whom we want, in the golden state, which is what I think makes California’s fashion so amazing. You can find anything out here; people dress how they feel.

                                    

 

 

     Companies have taken advantage of California’s beach themes and turned them into mega moneymaker stores, such as Hollister, Pacsun, etc.I have a friend on the east coast who loves shopping at stores like I just mentioned, sometimes I find it funny knowing she’s shopping at a store that is made to look like a beach house two blocks from me, when the nearest looking house like that is two hours away from her! Its funny how we adapt into a certain culture , that it  becomes a way of life and even a way of dressing. San Diego definitely dances to the beat of its own drum when it comes to fashion and hair. All cultures, towns, places, and people take different aspects of nature and design to create their own fashion sense. Different things around us influence us, but that does not define our endless possibilities of styling no matter where you live.   

                                      

 

By Inessa Hernandez