Go with me on a little journey back in fashion time…
Many moons ago, there was that enigmatic, elusive phenomenon that was Chanel Black Satin nail polish. My parents may remember where they were when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. I remember I was in Louisiana in my parents’ kitchen when my nail polish arrived via FedEx. I hopped in a car and drove myself to a nail salon ASAP, where I treated myself to an excellent though overpriced manicure. (Manicures are one of the few things that are actually cheaper in New York as there’s a nail salon on every corner.)
While at the salon, I wouldn’t let the polish out of my sight. In New York, someone would certainly have tried to snag it. But slowly I began to realize that everyone around me hated it. The women around me looked at my nails with a mixture of curiosity and distain. Black Satin???? They hadn’t heard of it. They didn’t get it. And they didn’t want to get it. I couldn’t have given mine away if I had tried. Fast forward to now. Moms from Omaha to Atlanta and their Miley Cyrus-loving tween daughters can't get enough of the almost-black. When it comes to polish, I'm not loving anything in particular right now. But there's one color I'm not wearing these days. You guessed it.
Do you ever like collections you feel you shouldn't? Gucci is a collection that could fall under that category for me. It struck me as slightly gimmicky after so much restraint on the part of other designers. “Rock Chick” is territory one expects Roberto Cavalli or Dolce & Gabbana to explore, but Frida Giannini? Anyway, like a moth to a flame, so I liked Gucci. It might be a bad idea, but I just can't help myself. But take away the fur, the fringe, the belts and the layered jewelry and there are loads of fantastic pieces in my opinion. One thing I was completely drawn to were the lower-waisted pants. Higher waistlines, which I still like, haven’t really been around that long. And while I’m not over them, I can feel the subtle shift within. Spring 2009? Fine. But by Fall 2009? Forget it. I think I'm out.
While I imagine you're with me for the most part on the polish, I have a hunch you'll disagree on the pants and maybe even Gucci. Yes, I know I have fashion A.D.D. but like many a rehabbed starlet, I’m not really ready to change. Hey, admitting you have a problem is the first step!
Many moons ago, there was that enigmatic, elusive phenomenon that was Chanel Black Satin nail polish. My parents may remember where they were when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. I remember I was in Louisiana in my parents’ kitchen when my nail polish arrived via FedEx. I hopped in a car and drove myself to a nail salon ASAP, where I treated myself to an excellent though overpriced manicure. (Manicures are one of the few things that are actually cheaper in New York as there’s a nail salon on every corner.)
While at the salon, I wouldn’t let the polish out of my sight. In New York, someone would certainly have tried to snag it. But slowly I began to realize that everyone around me hated it. The women around me looked at my nails with a mixture of curiosity and distain. Black Satin???? They hadn’t heard of it. They didn’t get it. And they didn’t want to get it. I couldn’t have given mine away if I had tried. Fast forward to now. Moms from Omaha to Atlanta and their Miley Cyrus-loving tween daughters can't get enough of the almost-black. When it comes to polish, I'm not loving anything in particular right now. But there's one color I'm not wearing these days. You guessed it.
Do you ever like collections you feel you shouldn't? Gucci is a collection that could fall under that category for me. It struck me as slightly gimmicky after so much restraint on the part of other designers. “Rock Chick” is territory one expects Roberto Cavalli or Dolce & Gabbana to explore, but Frida Giannini? Anyway, like a moth to a flame, so I liked Gucci. It might be a bad idea, but I just can't help myself. But take away the fur, the fringe, the belts and the layered jewelry and there are loads of fantastic pieces in my opinion. One thing I was completely drawn to were the lower-waisted pants. Higher waistlines, which I still like, haven’t really been around that long. And while I’m not over them, I can feel the subtle shift within. Spring 2009? Fine. But by Fall 2009? Forget it. I think I'm out.
While I imagine you're with me for the most part on the polish, I have a hunch you'll disagree on the pants and maybe even Gucci. Yes, I know I have fashion A.D.D. but like many a rehabbed starlet, I’m not really ready to change. Hey, admitting you have a problem is the first step!
1 comments:
Secretly, I like this collection too. (But the black polish, not so much :-)) K
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