Cases of the Mondays

Tanya:

MARC by MARC JACOBS 'Classic Q - New' Flap Wallet

Cost: $198

A few months ago I made an amazing purchase of this lovely wallet. My heart started beating faster holding it in my hands while I contemplated if I should buy it or not. Of course, it is not just a wallet, it is MARC by MARC JACOBS. As hard as it was to part with that money, in the end I made the best decision. I am absolutely in love with my wallet and it is with my everywhere I go. Little needs to be said about why I love it, but I will say this, the color fits my personality and goes great with my $5 purse.

Alexander McQueen SS11: One with Nature

We waited to post about  Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2011 collection, in order to get a clear grasp of the collection and soak it in for what it is. It goes without saying that Sarah Burton has a difficult task in front of her, having to fill the shoes of the late Alexander McQueen. However, at this year fashion week Burton was able to raise to the occasion and captured the true essences of McQueen; while still adding her own style to the house. The collection was inspiration was nature, with garments made up of feathers, butterflies and sheaths of wheat.

Fashion Rewind

Last week it was reported that NBC and Bryan Fuller, creator of ‘Pushing Daises’, are working on a remake of the classic TV show ‘The Munsters.’

With Halloween just around the corner and this great news, it is only fitting for Bang Bang Fashion to pick Lily and Marilyn Munster for Fashion Rewind. These iconic characters are polar opposites of one another stylistically; both memorable, simple and their own.

Lily Munster is not your typical vampire or housewife; the best way to describe her style is a mix of Greek Goddess and Goth Princess. Always keeping it simple with a hint of sultry in her elegant ankle length dress accented by bold black lace ribbon. She makes subtle statements with the unique shape of her sleeves giving her the appearance of having batwings and her bat necklace. When you hear Lily Munster's name the first thing that comes to mind is her trademark black pin-straight hair with thick white streaks. Whatever you do, DO NOT get her confused with Morticia Addams it will get ugly, you have been warned. 

When you think of Marilyn Munster you think of the black sheep of the family. She is not like the rest of her relatives and it shows. She refuses to follow in the steps of her aunt's rather getting her fashion tips from Edith Head's book.  Her style is clean cut classic 60's flattering dresses and simple accessories. Not a strand of hair on her head is ever out of place; her make-up is never over done. Marilyn is an early Betty Draper with more personality; she is truly one of television's classics beauties.

Eye Candy of the Week

Luke Worrall

This 20 year old was discovered while skateboarding on the streets of London, England. He has already established himself in the fashion world by appearing alongside Agyness Deyn, Jessica Stam and Hilary Swanks in fashion spread, to name a few. Featured in countless editorials and magazines and has walked the runway for Marc by Marc Jacobs and Thom Browns. With his unique style and bleach blonde hair; it is hard not to spot this model in a crowd of millions and be in awe of his beauty. 

Classic Christina

The ever so lovely Christina Hendricks will be gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar November Issue. It is such a relief to see that they didn't opt to put her in revealing outfits, rather going with form fitting dresses and great tailored suits. No matter what you put her in she can look sexy with out even trying. In the issue Christian talks about men and women hitting on her, which gives her husband and her a good laugh.  Of course she talks about her beautiful figure and how she has helped women find beauty in their bodies.  

There is something incredibly sad that there are not more curvy women in the film/television industry today, like Christina Hendricks. She is a breath of fresh air and inspires young girls and women to be comfortable with their bodies. Living in Hollywood and working on film sits I have seen actresses that appear to be a "normal" size on TV, but in person are much skinner than I could have ever imagined. When they say "the camera adds ten pounds," it truly does. I had to be a stand-in before and trust me when you see yourself under those bright lights, on camera and have more than a dozen pairs of eyes on you, it can be very discouraging and bring yourself esteem down. I can see why Hollywood starlets fall into the pressure of big thin, but there is a fine line of being healthy and too skinny. 

Photographer Terry Richardson

Source via The Blemish

Cases of the Mondays

Tanya and Courtney:

Burbery Prosume Cadet small Studded Leather Bag

Cost: $1695

Available here

Yesterday, Courtney and I were flipping through the new issue of Nylon Magazine and found this amazing gem on the last page.  The color is the perfect shade of tan that goes well with any outfit. The burnished gold studs give the small bag an edge of badass. It brings my inner Aztec warrior out of me!

Eye Candy of the Week

sorry for the delay with this. there were some technical difficulty that we were experiencing for the past few days.

Sean O'Pry