Banal Masquerade

fred has moved.

2008-11-02T14:36:00.001-05:00

Hey Everyone!

Check out my new blog at

www.ohfred.blogspot.com

!!!

thanks everyone!

BISOU

Fréd

My computer

2008-09-27T08:55:00.001-04:00

My computer just really freaks out, but my new computer hasn't arrived yet so that's why I cannot write that much on this blog.

& this is freedom, darling ..

2008-08-09T12:12:00.009-04:00

With school fast approaching the “lucky” newbies are nervous. Not because of classes, or even meeting new friends rather how to deal with the horrific uniforms.

If you have had the opportunity to read other blogs and their entries of “dealing with uniforms” they are for the most part very very VERY wrong. Long story short I read about fifteen that said wear different pants! Um sweetie that goes against the idea of having a uniform in the first place. Take it from a girl who had uniforms all her life you can NOT change the pants, tops, shoes (and with my school... even the socks!).

Okay girls, close your mouths and shun thee fear of uniforms. Because there are many ways of making them unique and have your personality.

One word – A c c e s s o r i e s. Nowhere in any school that happens to be on this planet says anything about not wearing accessories.

Nail polish – I’ve had heard of some prep schools that don’t allow nail polish. However, most schools do allow nail polish – read up on your school of conduct to find out if this is permitted. Personally, I loved wearing Russian Navy OPI in the winter, having a French manicure in the summer, a gorgeous Lilac shade with a cute design the manicurist did on the thumb in the spring time, and any shade that was shiny for the fall. Remember you can mix it up. Try different shades – darker and the lighter ones. Try the fun ones like the sparkly, shiny or super bright neon kinds.

Caution: Try to stay away from fake nails. They can chip and tare your real nails. If you want that look of a thicker nail – layer the nail using a CLEAR polish… it will harden and make the nail thicker and stronger.

Hair Accessories –

a) Headbands seem like a god sent to a girl who is forced to wear uniforms. There are different types of headbands such as the plastic, ribbon, thicker bands, thin bands. Experiment and have fun with it! I love this one from Claires. Especially if you were to wear it just to the side so you can see the pretty bow at the end.

http://www.claires.com/product.asp?name=prod&color=white&rcid=31&id=4270&scid=38

Also there are plenty of designers that create headbands with their logo’s on them such as: Juicy (see link below), Chanel, Burberry.. etc

http://www.juicycouture.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod5520008&parentId=cat11702&masterId=cat115&cmCat=cat000000cat103cat115cat11702&index=1&tid=P9

tip: when buying headbands do a colour that will make the headband stand out. For example, I have brown hair so buying a brown headband would not be something that I would do. Rather, I would buy a red or forest green headband so that colour would pop.

Caution: most plastic headbands look cheaper and they break faster. Be careful when putting them on.

Blair from gossip girl can be used as an incredible inspiration

H)B) Hair ties – So cute when you have a bright basic or even one with something on it – such as a gemstone. Pretty easy and understandable.

Caution: Personally, I stay far away from pigtails but If you must do them. Do NOT do the baby spice look. It looks immature and kiddish. Out of my highschool career I have seen ONE person who has done pigtails that actually look good (it was in gym class). She had really long hair (one hand past the shoulder length hair) and she did the pigtails closer together and the pigtails were low in a MATCHING neon hair ties. And she also did a basic plastic double strap black headband with it. However, just be wary with styles like that it could leave you looking like your 6.

iin keep in mindthat there are others types of hair accessories such as Hair combs, Hair spins and Barrettes. They can be very fun and beautiful if done properly. Hair combs can add serious sophistication to any up do. Hair spins are smaller and should be positioned carefully. Barrettes are pretty easy for those lazy hair days to pin your bangs away from your face.

School Bags

Probably the most important accessory you could do. There are loads of different types, colours, and styles. There are many ways of holding your books in style by using your basic backpack, totes, or even a larger purse. La Sportsac is always a good place to start because of all the fun prints. Personally I had about 2 backpacks (one lacoste which I LOOOVE), 5 totes and 1 large purse and I would just alternate them whenever I wanted to. There are no rules about sticking to the same bag throughout the entire year. Change them up to fit your other accessories or whatever. J

TIPS: Remember if you have that basic boring black bag PERSONALIZE it. It can be done in seconds and can look really cool. (ie – sowing bows, embroidering initials).

Brooches

When thinking about Brooches you may be thinking grandma. But they can look soo glamous if worn correctly. For example you could pin them to your collar or even somewhere on your boring basic colour backpack. Here’s a great site with a bunch of Brooches so you guys can get ideas - http://www.fashionjewelryforeveryone.com/OtherProductsMain.html

Jewelry

Buy something that fits YOUR style. It can add a lot of fun and character to your outfit.

a) Necklaces – with something as boring as a uniform you want to make your accessories stand OUT. Get a necklace with a longer chain or design on it that will make the necklace the first thing one would look at. Remember you can do lockets, dainty kinds, thicker types, pearls etc.

b) Bracelets : make’em bright, charm bracelets (Tiffany’s are stunning), dainty, layer

c) Earrings – the longer ones (tend to stand out more), hoops, studs

d) Rings – I think that’s pretty understandable.

Caution: Stay away from overcrowding your hands with rings. It looks tacky.

OTHER RANDOM TIPS

TIP 1: Remember girls. You want the accessories to stand out NOT the uniform.

TIP 2: some schools do not allow heels or ballet flats or sandals. Beware and READ your school of conduct BEFORE spending a cash load of shoes. This goes the same to belts, patterned or bright tights and scarf’s

TIP 3: omg pleaseee don’t hike up your kilt to a belt. You will look like a hooch. And the boys will stand underneath the stairs just to watch you walk down them (they can look up your skirt). And yes.. they do this lol I’ve seen this happen.

TIP 4: get pants hemmed! They look wayyyyyy better when they actually fit you properly

Have a good school year and good luck to all the uniform kiddies

xxx

stephanie

my shirt smells like the ocean

2008-08-07T12:41:00.002-04:00

among other things wrong with me today.
my legs and back are in excruciating pain
all because of a three hour hiphop/crumping dance class.
ugh.

but im quite excited, im going to florida tomorrow and im hoping to go shopping for back to school.

and im super excited to get my cat eye glasses for back to school, as well as dying my hair and getting cut again. fabulous.

and september is going to be an eventful month.
2 concerts near the end of the month.
9/17 - the cribs (hopefully i get to go, even though ill be missing school. my mum is considering)
9/30 - cut copy

love-

BERT LORENZO OR BUST!

2008-08-06T22:47:00.001-04:00

I found this brand new MySpace page/user with the name Bert Lorenzo. I notice that is a fashion site. I check out the pictures and the clothes seem pretty dope. All button up flannels in bright colors. Some sweet pink shorts and tees. So I'm stoked on this... the dude seems like a nice guy as well. He is working on getting the website up and running and promises it will be doing so soon. Check it out. Apparently they are doing something for the Fresh Melt Water line? ADD BERT LORENZO ON MYSPACE --> http://tinyurl.com/6kh6ot.
Stay Cool.

your hair, Chloé

2008-08-05T13:33:00.002-04:00

heey . I was thinking about something. Is it you on your picture? If it is, you have really really really nice hair. I LOVE IT. I'm thinking about getting the same haircut..

Shoes

2008-08-03T19:01:00.004-04:00

So, I have to admit. I have this really weird thing with shoes. I love to use the same pair of shoes until they get worn out and scuffy, and my mother is forced to throw them away before I get new ones. I mean, unless I need to dress up or something, I'll throw on some "nice" shoes that aren't too scuffy, or go with the "dress code" (for example, an orchestra concert performance, or recital or something).

But me, I just like my shoes. Me and my shoes we go everywhere together, and my shoes have been everywhere I've been. They're almost like a diary, because every piece of dirt, or sticky piece of gum from everywhere I've been is at the bottom of this shoe. Sure, there are gross things under there I would assume (Dog poop? Dead bugs? Mystery Substances?), but at the same time, there could be a nice smelling flower petal that I stepped on, or something nice like that. Okay, so I know you're all thinking that I'm crazy just about now. But if you think about it. Your shoe is like your diary. And my camel colored aldo flat diary is full of memories from this summer. Basically, everywhere I've went, I've worn these.

They're starting to really scuff up, and I see my mother giving these flats the look...the "you've-got-to-go" look. But until she drags me to the mall to buy new shoes, I'll be perfectly content with the ones I have on my feet.

Hey, at least I didn't name them or anything...

BISOU

Fréd

one more thing!

2008-08-03T12:07:00.001-04:00

One more thing! I think it's so awesome that agyness deyn is on our cover. She's definitely one of my styleicons. Anybody that feels the same way?

<3

2008-08-03T12:02:00.002-04:00

Heey <3

I'm Pernille, 14 years old from Scandinavia, Denmark. First I want so say that this is such a great idea and I think this will work . It's interesting with people from all around the world. On my school people say my style is fashion-like, understand? My style is androgyn, like I wear big blazers and a big men's watch. It's also feminine 'cause I wear bows and oxford shoes and stuff like that <3

hello darlings

2008-08-01T00:16:00.003-04:00

its quite late here, and im certainly about to doze off.

just thought i should make a first post.

très magnifique!

love -

Callliifoornnn-i-aaaa

2008-07-30T01:42:00.006-04:00

Alright.. so apparently in LA this Sunday there was a MASSIVE sale at the American Apparel Factory (called the American Apparel Flea Market Sale). I mean honestly... the only kind of sales around central New York that include slip n' slides, clothing that starts at a $1, and beer would have to be some kind of red neck garage sale. Actually... that sounds kind of awesome, but whatever. I still SHOULD have been at this event. I should have been drinking Pabst and sorting through 100's of shirts in boxes looking for a good "deal." Totttalllllyy would beat my trip to the good ole' Salvation Army the other day.

superman that hoe?

I mean, look at that stuff! Immense amounts of people. If anyone is reading this blog and attended this sale, make me jealous and post a comment. Tell me something ridiculous that happened. Also anyone got any good sites for a cover for my Scene-V phone (EnV)? If you do, post a link. I need some dopeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee shit.

Stay Cool.

photo cred: http://www.thecobrasnake.com/

BONJOUR les amants de mode et de vie <3

2008-07-29T10:55:00.004-04:00

Hey guys,

First off I am very excited and yet intimidated to be working on this blog with so many different flavors of fashion. My personal style tends to be classic and feminine. I always get compliments from friends, family and even randoms about the clothes I wear and HOW I wear them. I feel that everything you wear should be a reflection of you and a piece of your personality should some how be engraved within your clothing.

After reading the amazing banal masquerade I hope that we can give you ideas and even help develop your style. I look forward to getting to know you all.

xxx
Stephanie

Twilight Days

2008-07-28T20:09:00.004-04:00

Hello future readers. My name is Liz Jeneault.

I will be a contributing writer.
Some quickies about me:

I have always been into fashion.
I have always wanted to be a writer.
I write with a vengeance!
Music is my thing.
Vintage > Everything.

Stay cool.

Who Am I? Who are YOU

2008-07-28T17:01:00.003-04:00

I'm Chloe, I'm 13, I'm in love with fashion, I love Nylon, I obsess over things, I adore blogging, I adore adoring, ADORATION! hahahha. welcome to our soon-to-be amazing blog

Frédérique

2008-07-27T21:32:00.006-04:00

Me Voilà. Any Questions?

You'll have to keep reading :)

BISOU

Fréd