Seth Leeper : Blog Writer and Article Writer

Seth Leeper : Blog Writer and Article Writer

FIENDTUESDAY: ANNE HATHAWAY

CARRIED AWAY BY HATHAWAY

She's the girl you could have nerded out with in high school. Read more here:http://www.andmagazine.com/content/and_4546.php

PHOTO CREDIT: http://2threads.com.

FIENDMONDAY: ELIZABETH TAYLOR

ICONIC ACTRESS

TRAVERSING FILMS LESS SEEN

READ IT ON AND MAGAZINE:http://www.andmagazine.com/content/elizabeth_taylor.php

NEW LOOK GOES NEW AGE

NEW AND MAGAZINE EDITORIAL

NEW LOOK GOES NEW AGE:

FASHIONS FINDS INSPIRATION IN THE STARS

READ:http://www.andmagazine.com/content/and_4303.php

FIENDTUESDAY: CALIFORNIA COOL

NEW AND MAGAZINE UPDATE

CALIFORNIA COOL:

OUR SARTORIAL OBSESSION WITH THE GOLDEN STATE

FOLLOW THIS LINK: http://www.andmagazine.com/content/and_4247.php

FIENDMONDAY: JUMPSUITS

JUMPSUITS MAKE A COMEBACK

It’s been at least a couple seasons since fashion magazines were waxing ecstatic about jumpsuits, but for Spring 2011 they’re back again, and it seems almost every other designer has sent out at least one. The ubiquity of jumpsuits for the season can be seen everywhere from the runways of Louis Vuitton, L’wren Scott, Gucci, Paul & Joe, Celine, and perhaps unsurprisingly, Halston.

What’s interesting about the jumpsuit is that although it has utilitarian roots, (women wore them in World War I factories, they are a staple for mechanics and pilots), they haven’t really caught on as an everyday essential, despite the fashion industry’s best efforts. Perhaps it is lack of perceived versatility, or it seems too futuristic to be worn with any seriousness, but the jumpsuit can be a hot item if worn with the right accessories and proper heaps of confidence.

Halston and L’Wren Scott sent out jumpsuits in black that could lend themselves to casual or slightly dressy occasions, while at Gucci Frida Giannini sent out stunning bronze metallic looks that are perfect for evening.

Phoebe Philo went sleek and casual with a denim jumpsuit while Paul & Joe went bright with an orange sherbet flared-legged number that evokes the 70s romper heydays. Marc Jacobs also played up color and print with a colored blocked jumpsuit in a smoky palette of purple, yellow, and red.

A helpful trick for taking a one piece from day to evening is to switch the shoe from a sandal to a pair heels or ankle boot. Dress it down with a cardigan or up with a blazer. Jumpsuits also pair nicely with wedges, another trend that reared its head this past Spring.

To those who think donning a romper may be too risky, I say: embrace the fear.

PHOTO CREDITS: Celine, Gucci, and Paul & Joe from style.com.

FIENDFRIDAY: VIVA LA TAYLOR

BUTTERFIELD 8

I apologize for the long gap in posts. I've been busy balancing several different interests. I've been writing for AND Magazine as a fashion columnist for the past few months and thought I'd share the latest entry with FIEND followers. It's about the anniversary of Butterfield 8 turning fifty in November. It's an iconic movie for many reasons, which you can read by following this link. I've included a preview to give you a taste.

NO SALE: BUTTERFIELD 8 TURNS 50 WITH STYLE

By Seth Leeper

November 4th marks the 50th anniversary of Butterfield 8, a notorious film in Elizabeth Taylor’s career. It was the film she didn’t want to make, but won her first Oscar. It was the film she agreed to do in order to do Cleopatra. It occupies a transitional place in her filmography and public image. Newly married to Eddie Fisher, fresh off a scandalous publicity blitz because of it, (think of the Brad Pitt/Jennifer Aniston/Angelina Jolie debacle and go back four or five decades), and in the midst of a three-film streak of Oscar nominated roles. She was still arguably the most famous woman in the world at this time, having already occupied countless magazine covers, and was waiting to film the movie she may have thought would make her career...[to read the rest, click here.]