wishing i was in nyc.

it's 12:01am, which means today is fashion's night out! the global event brought to you by vogue, CFDA, and nycgo.com! over 800 stores are planning on staying up late so fashionistas can shop until 11PM. word on the street is mary-kate will be bartending at Bergdorfs and Alexander Wang is giving runway lessons but as it turns out i have work in 10 hours. as much as i'd like a drink from MK and learn how to walk down the runway from Mr. Wang--i can't skip work (because i'm planning on missing school and work next week-- more about that later)!! getting a drink and model lesson is great and all but according to yahoo.com there will be free manicures at Chanel and makeovers at Betsey's!! i need to be pampered-- school and work wears me down!! i look a hot mess by the time i get home from morning/day of work and then night class!

anyways i wish i was in nyc!! in due time-- which is Monday & Tuesday!! more on this later :-p!! Just know that it's exciting and i can't wait! updates will be up soon! hopefully i can take pictures! oh and i need to figure out what to wear!

Michael Jackson: Fashion Icon

Life has been crazy, but I have finally found sometime to write a blog about the King of Pop's passing, Michael Jackson. Everyone knows the impact he has made in the music industry, but his memory does not only exist in music. Michael Jackson has made a strong impact in the world of fashion, from the sequin glove to the military uniforms.

Michael Jackson never feared to take risks, but his style showed that any outfit can be fashionable...if you work it right. My favorite MJ fashion moment (this might be bias because of the song) is the looks in the "Beat It" music video.

Who could seriously resist that bad boy leather jacket? The main reason I love it... its different. Unlike other bad boy looks, its a red leather jacket and has the MJ touch of the military inspired looks. To top it off, that belt is nuts! The double belt with chains completely sharpens the look. The "Beat It" video also, contains the fashionable fedora hat with the fashionable large black sunglasses. MJ did not just assist in making these items fashionable, but making them "cool" during a time when bad was popular. I decided, in his memory, to use this video's theme as my inspiration for the photo shoot I am doing for Paws Model and Talent next week.

That's my favorite MJ fashion moment... share yours.

~geraldine*jane