I am so saddened by the shocking news of the death of one of my favorite designers, Alexander
McQueen. I have featured looks from his collections on this blog several times as I was always inspired by his creative genious. I treasure the one handbag I own and the several I covet.
"I think it’s important to look at death, because it’s part of life. I’ve always had a fascination with the Victorian view of death— it’s not about brushing under the carpet like we do today, it’s more like celebrating someone’s life. I think it’s a very sad thing, death, a melancholic thing, but I think it’s a very romantic thing because I think it’s an end of a cycle. Everything has an end." Alexander McQueen
1969-2010
Here are five images of my favorite looks from his runway shows from over the past decade.
As many of my readers know, I am huge fan of lace and Alexander McQueen. When I saw this photo of a lace manicure with the model holding an amazing McQueen clutch I nearly died. Celebrity manicurist, Elle from Barielle, created this look by layering actual lace fabric on the nail with nail adhesive. I might have to give it a try.
I'm back from a restful vacation. I spent 5 days in New Hampshire visiting my sister and her family. It was very cold and there was so much snow! Here I am in front of a giant snow bank from my sister's single car driveway...not a parking lot. I'm wearing my vintage chenille winter coat that I actually bought in New Hampshire at a great vintage boutique not too far from this snowbank, in 1995 for $18! Unfortunately the shop no longer exists but the coat does, and it is my warmest! The handbag is my Alexander McQueen bag I bought last year in Miami for a lot more than $18. Save on the coat...splurge on the bag! Ok, back to work.
