The Inaword Intern Reviews MTV's House of Style

Having just finished watching the newly revamped House Of Style on MTV, I am left feeling proud and disappointed at the same time. Proud because most of the trends they counted down, I've already totally picked up on (snaps and claps for me!). But disappointed because I found it to be cheesy and ridiculously scripted.

In case you haven't heard, MTV has partnered with Teen Vogue to bring back the classic MTV show on all things fashion. Host, Bar Refaeli and correspondent, Chanel Iman, chat about the must-have items of the moment, including celebrity lines, designer DIYs, beauty secrets and more!

I was excited to see Chanel on television because of her bubbly yet down-to-earth personality that I thought would absolutely shine. Wrong! She was so reserved and seemed to hold back. Give her time...

The good news is that the fashion countdown was fun and informational! Some of highlights were:

Friendship Bracelets
Mary Kate Steinmiller, who designs friendship bracelets for Charlotte Ronson, showed us all how anyone can DIY! My roommates and I will definitely be making those ASAP! I have never been so excited to go to my local Wal-Mart. I'll let you know how that works out.

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Of course; he's my absolute FAVORITE!

Bikes

Miley Cyrus is the queen of this accessory, even though it was first spotted as a trend in London courtesy of supermodel Agyness Deyn.

Jellies
They're back! My ultimate favorite summertime sandal...of course they should be more sophisticated then the little sandals from the 90's!

Other trends on the countdown included Jewels and Gems, Neons, Tribal Prints and what we've already brought to you a while back, Jumpsuits!

Another feature of the show was Fashion Stories featuring Taylor Swift (the other Jonas woman scorned) and supermodel Jessica Stam. I, personally, am not too fond of Taylor. Her style is nothing to fiend over; it's actually completely copiable. Her hair is amazing but her squint is annoying! Now, Jessica Stam on the other hand has gorgeous hair, beautiful eyes and a cool, laid back style.

Stam is also a complete recessionista. She shared her love of flannel shirts, in particular how versatile they are to keep warm in winter and as little jackets in the summer. She also talked about cutting your jeans from winter into shorts for summer which, I don't exactly agree with because well, where I'm from, winter comes back around. She recommended bag swapping parties with friends. And my favorite tip of all: White Tees! So simple and yet, as she said, they can be worn all day and all night in so many ways. A skinny skirt and heels are a good way to transform a t-shirt into evening attire.

The episode ended with a backstage interview with Justin Timberlake at his William Rast show during New York Fashion Week. He spoke about taking classic American fashions like jeans and leather and adding a modern twist. The line, a partnership with his friend Trace Ayala, is a honest statement and a new movement. It's cool, relaxed and speaks to his southern upbringing.





Tune into House of Style on MTV and check it out for yourself!

-Nastasia, Inaword Intern

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards Gala

On Monday night in New York, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund had it's fifth annual gala, designer Alexander Wang took top honors (winning $200,000 and a year's worth of mentoring), and the fashionistas were out to celebrate it all.

Charlize Theron is definitely deserving of my top honors for the night, after making a chic arrival in black strapless Christian Dior Fall 2008 Couture with sequin draping and a sheer skirt. Loving the studded sandals too!

I almost spit out my Hot Toddy when I came across this picture. One moment I'm enjoying the lusciousness of Charlize in this dress and all of a sudden a mystery elf appears. So jarring! But no worries, punkins, it's just John Galliano (of Dior, darling) who was there as the keynote speaker of the event. Yes, he dresses like this all the time and no, that's no excuse.

Everyone's model of the moment, Agyness Deyn, showed up in a suit, hat, bra and ferocious red platforms by Alejandro Ingelmo.

Hot girl Chanel Iman chose a more masculine tailored suit from the Daughters by Obedient Sons Fall 2008 Collection. The black fur stole nicely completes her look.

Tennis goddess Maria Sharapova rocked a chocolate brown mini dress (that almost looks like a tennis dress) and strappy sandals.

Juliette Lewis shined in a belted, silver-sequined 3.1 Phillip Lim jumpsuit, which I would totally love to own. I'd wear it everywhere until it fell apart at the seams and then I'd turn it into the gayest throw pillow ever.

Jennifer Morrison (I don't know who she is either) chose a black and white Giambattista Valli Spring 2009 princess dress. Cute.

Aha! Blake Lively! I know her! But what praytell is she wearing? I'm disappointed. All the fabulous fashion at her fingertips and she chooses an unflattering Vena Cava Fall 2007 maxi dress. You live, you learn.



Fashion designer Tory Burch posed in a gold and black velvet YSL Fall 2008 dress and grey clutch. Hmmm, something here is not quite right. And I think it's the dress. It seems to be overshadowing her. Darling, never let a dress wear you!

Erin Fetherson wore a floral maxi dress from her own Fall 2008 collection. The boots are not working for me. Matter of fact, neither is the dress.

Hey Vera! Ms. Wang wore her signature bare face, a beautifully detailed dress and navy shrug. I like.


The loveable Diane von Furstenberg wore a sequined original from her own Fall 2008 collection, featuring a fun feathered hem.

Model Coco Rocha made her black Gucci Resort 2009 dress look even more ethnic by accessorizing with a gold turban.



Anna, Anna, Fabulous Anna, Anna Wintour, she's so outrageous! Here she is wearing a printed top and skirt from the Marni Spring 2009 collection. Nice tights. Her daughter, Bee Schaffer looks young and fresh in a Thakoon Spring 2009 frock and nude sandals.


Mr. Vogue himself, Andre Leon Talley, arrived in his signature ALT style. Would you expect anything less?

Model Doutzen Kroes wore one of Herve Leger's practically legendary banded dresses with a stunning necklace.

Liya Kebede looks beat. Yikes, what happened, boo?

Thanks RCFA for pics and links!

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