31 October 2010

Why I appreciate Avant Garde. :)

Avant Garde is a term used to describe something or someone that is radical, daring, unorthodox. People who are 'avant garde' or appreciates 'avant garde' are branded or thought of as weird. But for me, I believe avant garde people are the most creative and imaginative people. They don't think in a way most people think. They see or understand what most people don't. They are rebellious in their own way, non-conformists. They make and appreciate art at its unusual form. And this is why I regard highly of them. I admire them because it just doesn't take guts to voice out your expression in an avant garde way, it also takes art and creativity to do that. Well, I do admit that I didn't 'get' what they are doing at first. Like, "What the hell are they thinking?" But when I had my mind grew 'maturely' and learned what art really is, all I ever had for them is admiration.

Tessa Prieto-Valdes is the first avant garde person I ever appreciated. Then, there came three infamous people: 



 
 Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 RTW
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
 


 
 
 Viktor and Rolf Spring 2010 RTW
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 Viktor and Rolf Spring 2011 RTW
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Viktor and Rolf Resort 2011 RTW
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 VIKTOR AND ROLF

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Mary Katrantzou Spring 2011 RTW
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MARY KATRANTZOU

These three people are just ah-mey-ziiinggg and awesome!!! It's not possible that you can't adore them! This is what you call art in fashion. It's not just clothes but it's talent and creativity. Notice McQueen's craftmanship and out-of-this world concept. (Although at the recent collection, it's his assistant Sarah Burton who did the collection and I must say, she really lived up to McQueen's legacy and name). You cannot miss out the details in his collection. Very well crafted. Aside from his over-the-top shows, McQueen's known for the well-made details in the clothes that he made. And who wouldn't miss Viktor and Rolf's collection? The ruffles and the insane layering (Viktor and Rolf Spring 2010 RTW), the reinvention of a man's classic shirt (Viktor and Rolf Spring 2011 RTW) are just brilliant. How about Katrantzou? That lampshade skirt is totally cool. And the colors are very much alive! Plus they are totally wearable. :)


Do you see now why I love these people?


Avant garde are not for all sorts of people. Obviously, most of them are not wearable for most people. Though there are a few in every collection that can be wearable, it still takes the right attitude to pull it off. But it doesn't mean you can't get weirdly looks from other people. :p Well, who cares anyway? :D
"An avant-garde man is like an enemy inside a city he is bent on destroying, against which he rebels; for like any system of government, an established form of expression is also a form of oppression. The avant-garde man is the opponent of an existing system." -- Eugene Ionesco
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GIRL CRUSH!

I stumbled upon this over Fashion Gone Rogue. Darn, she's hot. How I wish I was her. Hahaha! (To myself: Dream on! :p)

OMG. The eyes!

"Leighton Meester stars in Marie Claire UK’s December issue and pulls out her best modeling skills in the magazine’s beauty supplement. Photographed by Christophe Meimoon and styled by Lisa Oxenham, Leighton rocks dipped locks and smokey eyes for one smoldering shoot." -- Fashion Gone Rogue
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28 October 2010

4 Ingredients

As you all know, I'm not much of a cook. Because I'm more of an eater. :D I used to bake though, back in my elementary and high school days, and then I stopped. My parents, my aunt and my bestfriend have been convincing me to learn how to cook but they just couldn't persuade me and I wouldn't give in. I had an Home Economics subject back in 5th or 6th grade so yeah, I know the basics. But I just don't want to cook because a person like me, who loves eating and eats a lot, believes that the way I savor food will be lost if I will be the one doing the cooking and tasting and preparing. Like there's no element of surprise in eating.
So anyway, that was too much introduction. All I want to share is my new discovery. Well, I don't think it's new for others but it is for me since I really don't watch food shows that much, unless I'm craving. So last night, I was channel-scanning and I stumbled upon this show on Lifestyle Network:

4 Ingredients
From the title itself, they cook or create meals that only needs 4 ingredients. Now, can it get easier than that? Cool, right? This is best for not-much-of-a-cook type of person like me, or for a very busy person who is always on the go and rushing. I'm so going to tell this to my mom! :D Oh no, wait. I should make something out of the recipes they had on the show so she will be surprised! Hahaha! :D

P.S. In continuation of the introduction I have in this post, two weeks ago, I gave in to my mom. Yeah, I had been cooking dinner for three nights that week. And then I cooked another one last night. Talk about not giving in to persuasion huh? Haha. :)

For more information or if you want a copy of their recipes, click HERE.
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