Fixing It: Gwyneth Paltrow

Long time readers may remember way back when I had a feature called fixing it up. I recently saw this outfit, worn by Gwyneth Paltrow:

And realized that it was almost perfect. I had just a few qualms with the styling.

1. I will come out an say it: I actually like the jeans, as long as they are worn appropriately, with heels.

2. The blazer and t-shirt are great, but the white on white is a bit too, well, white. I think I would go for white tee and black blazer.

3. My next problem is the hair. I know you probably have a very busy life, but couldn't you find time to touch up your roots?

4. I'm fairly certain that an all black heel would work better in this circumstance, instead of a shoe that leaves me wondering if it faded in the wash.

Thoughts? Requests?

Love, Rosie

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Fixing It: Britney and Paris from 2007, Part 2

Here we are with part two of the fix up, where I am cleaning up Paris. If you missed part one, you can find it here: Fixing It: Britney and Paris, 2007 Part 1. 

First Alteration: Unless you have some rare disease which leads to one leg needing breezy protection and the other not, why are you only wearing one stocking?

Second Alteration: Bring the neckline up just a bit and add a bra underneath. I know that you look tiny next to Britney, but bras can help with that.

Third Alteration: I think I had that necklace when I was five and playing dress up. So it probably isn't such a wise choice. Same goes for the bracelets.

Fourth Alteration: That belt looks somewhat bizarre. What do you say we swap for a wide, black patent leather belt instead.

Fifth Alteration: I like the shoes in general, but red trim instead of white would really pull the outfit together.

There you go, doesn't that feel better?

Love, Rosie

Fixing It: Britney and Paris from 2007, Part 1

I know this picture is way outdated, but it was brought to my attention, and I feel it is to terrible not to fix. So, today I am going to tackle Britney, then in the next post, I will talk about Paris. 

First Alteration: Obviously, the neckline. Honey, that looks both painful and unflattering. The lowest that top should end at about the same area her tan line ends, and no lower.

Second Alteration: Unless your dress was actually eaten by a paper shredder, it shouldn't look like it was. Let's just even off the hem line and bring it down to above the knee.

Third Alteration: Lose the tacky trim around the neckline. This is before Circus, remember? this is way back in 2007, before you had a breakdown or a recovery.  So no need to look like you are in the center ring.

Fourth Alteration: A single stocking? Please no. 

Fifth Alteration: What's with the funny bright yellow thing sticking out from your head? It should probably go on extended leave too.

Sixth Alteration: Maybe you should be wearing different shoes. A sexy nude heel would be gorgeous.

And there you have it, part one of this fix up job. Check back soon to find out how I renovate Paris's outfit!

Love, Rosie

Fixing It: Chloë Sevigny at Paris Couture Parties

So, this is an experiment with a new kind of post. As I stated a few days ago, don't know much about designer fashion. I know even less about what celebrities are wearing. I'm going to take something that someone famous has worn, and figure out what I would do differently to make it better. Without further ado, here is my first repair job:

Photo Courtesy of Style.com

First Alteration: Unless I am sorely mislead, she is not performing in Witches on Ice: The Ice Show. In consequence, her dress should probably be a little be longer. Say maybe mid-thigh length.

Second Alteration: You know how they say leave something to the imagination? This dress could use a little help on that front. I'm not saying that this is extremely revealing or anything like that, but I would bring the neckline up a bit higher. High enough say, to be able to maybe fit a bra underneath.

Third Alteration: I would end the bodice part in a single point in the centre, in line with the point of the neckline. Also, this dress wouldn't mind losing the funny flap bit at the center of the skirt.

Fourth Alteration: This is a bold dress. It's sequined and varying shades of purple. It doesn't need a big necklace.

Fifth Alteration: You might as well go all out. Smoky eyes, dark lips, and sultry hair would be more appropriate to this outfit than the more demure natural look she is wearing.



So, my dear readers, what do you think? Is this a feature you would like to see more often? Is it a concept you like, but there is something in the execution you would change? Feedback is awesome, as it helps me find out what you like and what you don't.


Love, Rosie