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just plain sara: October 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Janelle Monae featured in Vogue

Janelle Monae will be featured in Vogue's November issue. The eccentric songstress will be showing off George Esquivel's unique shoes. Here is the blurb from the article:

"It's hard not to get ideas when I'm meeting with Gwen [as in Stefani] and the Killers," says George Esquivel. "My work evolves by designing for people." Since 1994, the Southern Californian has been crafting custom shoes, and even with an ever-expanding client list, the majority of his footwear is made to order by hand in his Buena Park studio.

Though they're fashioned out of the same Italian leather used by Louis Vuitton, his boots and oxfords are unique in their colors and burnishes, which Esquivel still does himself. "It's a punk attitude," says the designer, whose wares were first noticed by his fellow music scenesters in the nineties. "I'm not a guy who grew up on the East Coast wearing suits." So not proper, but for Esquivel wearers, just perfect.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Superhero Saturday Highlights

Joe Sinnott signing my suit!

Superhero Weekend in full swing



The auction is going strong but we still have plenty of artwork that doesn't even have opening bids yet! You only have until midnight tonight for email bidding (email your max bid to bids@comicfusion.com) otherwise you'll have to call the shop tomorrow before 5pm!

http://store.comicfusion.net/wwsketches09.html

Shine. Shimmer. Sparkle.

Serena Williams attends the "Whip It" Los Angeles Premiere held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre Hollywood, California on 29.09.09
Left to right: Sequin glitterglass tank, $495, www.jcrew.com; Sequins Emma Top by Nili Lotan, by $495, www.bloomingdales.com; Sequin Embellished Vest, $95.93, www.asos.com; Sequin & Beaded Tank by Alice + Olivia (Sizes 0 - 14), $396, www.neimanmarcus.com
Left to right: Racerback Tank by Gryphon, $345, www.shoplesnouvelles.com; Rose Sequin Tank, $19.90, www.charlotterusse.com; Embellished Racerback Tank, $24, www.ardenb.com; Allover Sequin Tunic, $26.50, www.wetseal.com

Serena Williams kept things classic and clean on the red carpet of the "Whip It" premiere. Wearing a simple black blazer and matching cropped pants, Serena looked effortlessly chic. To keep the outfit from looking too "day" she added a little sparkle in the form of a racerback tank by Gryphon. If you want to achieve this look you don't have to hand over $345. Wetseal, Forever 21, Charlotte Russe and Arden B all have affordable sequin tops. Finish the outfit with vertigo heels, a metallic clutch and chandelier earrings.

Friday, October 23, 2009

More Big Apple coverage



At the NY Daily News, you can get a glimpse of me tying up the X-Men's Iceman as DC stormed the stage when the Marvels were trying to steal the show. I'm at the 1:31 mark.

Above: (1) me with Franchesco! (2) me with Riddle as Wasp.
Below: (1) DC group shot (2) me tying up Dirk Strangely.



Monday, October 19, 2009

Another comic event on 10/24 in NJ

The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc.
is presenting its first annual OPEN HOUSE on
October 24, from 1 - 4 PM.
http://www.kubertsworld.com/jksopenhouse.htm


* Featuring guided tours of the newly renovated school facility for potential students and their families.

* Joe, Adam, and Andy will all be on hand to say 'Hello'.

* There will be refreshments, giveaways, and a raffle for prizes .

* In addition to the Open House, there will be an Art Show featuring the work of instructors and alumni. There will be a wide variety of comics, prints, and original art available for show and for purchase.

The Joe Kubert School: "Taught by professionals for aspiring professionals."

To RSVP, please call: 973-361-1327 or e-mail: openhouse@kubertsworld.com

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Amelle Berrabah

Sugababe Amelle Berrabah performs at BBC2's Music Show ‘Sound’ at Spittlefield Market in London, England wearing a Denim Jumpsuit.
If you thought Destiny's Child had it's ups and downs that was nothing compared to the British group Sugababes. Since it's inception in 1998, the all girl group has been through three line-up changes. The most recent has left not one original band member in the group! That hasn't stopped their flow. The girls are in the midst of a relaunch that includes a whole new sound and provocative new image to boot. Pictured above is North African (Moroccan) member Amelle Berrabah. She joined the group in 2005 replacing Mutya Buena. She recently shaved the side of her head to give herself an edgier look. I'm loving this Liquorish jumpsuit on her (see below.) Roll the legs up like Amelle to give the outfit a fresh spin.

Steal Amelle's Style

Above: Liquorish Stone Wash Denim Jumpsuit, $61.05, www.asos.com
Heels: HALO Twist Front High Platform Sandal, $34.88, www.asos.com
Bag: Twisted Hardware Doctor Bag, $68, www.urbanoutfitters.com
Nail Polish: Essie Nail Polish in California Coral, $8, www.apothica.com

I'm all about summer nail colors in winter. What else will brighten up those dull, rainy days? Coral nail polish is my color of choice these days, but any stand-out color will compliment these pale pink platforms by HALO. Pair with skin colored tights if the weather is already bone chilling in your area. For night-time chic add a metallic belt and a bright clutch for punch.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Brush Your Shoulders Off!

Beyonce leaving Movida Nightclub in London, UK on May 26th, 2009
Rihanna arrives at the Balmain Pret-a-Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on October 1, 2009 at Intercontinental Paris Grand Hotel in Paris
Halle Berry arriving at the Shangahi Film Festival, June, 2009
Ciara arrives at the BBC Radio 1 studios on April 23, 2009 in London, England
Beyonce leaving dinner at the Waverly Inn, New York in June, 2009

Winter is about to hit us so now is the time to buy summer trends at bargain prices. The Balmain Jacket craze shows no signs of dying down so grab yourself an original (or a budget-friendly inspired version). Net-a-Porter currently sells the originals but you can also find "knock-offs" at your favorite stores such as Topshop in the UK or Shopbop.com here in the US. Beyonce and Ciarahave championed this look by pairing their 80's / Michael Jackson inspired jackets with skinny jeans. Or make like Rihanna and add a little volume down below. Either way, these power jackets will take you well into 2010.

My Picks!

Left to right: Short Extended Shoulder Jacket, $135, www.topshop.com; Cotton-blend tuxedo jacket by Balmain, $3805, www.net-a-porter.com; White army-style jacket by Balmain, $3564, www.net-a-porter.com; Crystal-embellished canvas jacket by Balmain, $6389.60, www.net-a-porter.com
Left to right: ASOS Power Shoulder Tux Blazer, $113.37, www.topshop.com; Ruffle Peak Jacket by Robert Rodriguez, $495, www.shopbop.com; Blade Runner Jacket by Elizabeth and James, $425, www.shopbop.com; Button Detail Denim Jacket by Queen's Look, $85.50, www.yesstyle.com

Ranging from $85 to $6000+, now is the time to buy one of these amazing jackets. Winter may be closing in, but buy one on sale and wear it for the next five years. Every fashionista needs a powerful blazer in their wardrobe and now is the cheapest time to buy one. If you want the real thing be prepared to pay at least $3000 - and that's a bargain! My favorite is the tuxedo blazer from Topshop. At only $135, it's a fail safe investment.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Big Apple Con


I'm happy to announce that Jill the Nerdy Bird and I will be attending the Big Apple Comic Con this Saturday as women of the DCU!


Friday, October 2, 2009

Wonder Woman Day donations due!


Hi, Folks!

Thank you to everyone who has been showing their support for the 2009 Wonder Woman Day celebration through your artwork donations and financial support! October 24-25 is fast approaching. If you are donating a piece to us, please mail it in now so that Stacy has time to update the websites. We'd like to begin the online bidding process asap. Also if you can, please email us a .jpg of the image as well which saves us a lot of time in updating the sites - stacy @ comicfusion.com. **Your subject does not have to be Wonder Woman in fact, we'd love to have others. We encourage other wholesome images of superheroes but we kindly request that no weapons, overtly sexual or violent scenes be depicted.**

For details join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=98408575738

Don't forget that we will have some astounding artists in house too! Ken & Buzz from The Living Corpse along with the legendary Joe Sinnott (Jack Kirby's inker & comic icon in his own right) along with other great talent.

All proceeds from the NJ auction go directly to SAFE in Hunterdon.

http://store.comicfusion.net/wwsketches09.html

Thank you again & I hope to see you in person! If you can't make it, please remember to email your max bids so you don't miss out on any of the fantastic art.

~Amber