Model Spotlight

Esti Ginzburg

This 20 year-old Israeli model is no newbie to the industry, she's been in it since the age of 8.  After signing a contract with Elite Models in 2006, she replaced the Israeli Covergirl Yael Bar Zohar for a two year contract.  She has been featured on the cover of French Elle and modeled for various designers and has graced the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition three years in a row.  In 2009, Esti was drafted into the military in her country of Isrial, after enlisting voluntarily.  This little fighter has a lot in her and a lot left to give to the modeling world!

Esti in her time of service in the military

For Tommy Hilfiger!

In 2009's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 

Dead Model Walking

Hello to all my readers!

 
















I am writing a paper in one of my classes, and the focus has to be on advertising.  So I am working on research right now, and it is eye-opening!  My focus is basically that designers, editors, and advertisers keep continuously using these deathly-skinny models.  Some designers have tried to put a stop to this by only using models above a certain weight or size.  However, this "revolution" in the industry is a SLOW process, and one that is having a lot of resistance.  It is all supply and demand, research shows that skinny models do sell, that that is what we, as the consumers, want.  And it is so difficult to get all designers on board with this revolution when  top designer Karl Lagerfeld is making comments defending the use of waif-like models, saying "no one wants to look at plus-size women on the runway." (NY Daily News)  

     Most every model in the industry is a 00 or below ( first of all, 00 is not a number, it's less than 0, it's a negative number) so if there WAS a complete stop in using these models, there wouldn't be any left for designers to use.  These scarily-thin models are considered TOP MODELS in the industry, they are just encouraging future models to be as thin, or thinner than they are.   It is a viciously-scary cycle that needs to be broken.

     The concept of "plus size" is so warped in the industry, "plus" to them is the average woman.  Whitney(at right,) from America's Next Top Model (the winner, mind you) was considered a "plus size" model, she is gorgeous and goddess-esque, and looks completely normal and HEALTHY!   When I asked my boyfriend to look at the picture above and the picture to the right he automatically pointed to Whitney and said "she's hot" (I am allowing this comment from him because it is helping with my point lol.)  The fact is, it is not healthy, achievable, and should not be considered desirable to look like these models.  They are dying trying to fit the mold.  Like Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston (above left,)  who died at the hands of anorexia at age 22. 
     There needs to be more of a focus on this in the industry, it's costing lives.   

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Spring Break is quickly approaching and I, for one, can not WAIT!!!  So as a count-down to spring break, I'm going to be sharing with you some of my favorite looks from some of the top fashion hot spots!  I've taken some creative liberty with these looks: I've photo-shopped individual pieces into full looks perfect for wherever you're spending your spring break...as long as it's somewhere warm! 

SO, the first looks are from the ever-urban chic, Urban Outfitters!

Fashion Grammy Grades!

The Grammy’s were Sunday and I DEFINITELY have opinions!!!  Some stars were rocking masterpieces, while others..eh, not so much...  So here it is, my                  

Fashion Grammy Grades!

       While others may have flocked toward 

    Rihanna’s Jean Paul Gaultier gown, I was

    turned off.  Not by the gaping strips 

    throughout the gown (and let’s face it, this

    dress left NOTHING to the imagination,

    except what color pasties she was wearing

    underneath,) but more by the odd strands

    of tinsel that seemed to wrap around her body.  

    Sorry Rihanna, you get a D in my book.

   Miley Cyrus looked oddly weighed down in her

glitter, tiger-punk, disco ball Roberto Cavalli 

creation, and of course, the 20 pound bangles 

didn't help.  She looked overly tan and sad, which 

isn't surprising due to her recent string of sad circumstances.  

Miley, add some color and lightness to your life, cause right now,

you're at C level...

   Aaaahhh Nicki Minaj, I've never quite                                     been a fan, but her look Sunday night was

so out there, (and the fact that it was head-

to-toe Givenchy) it won me over!  The faux

fro just added to the deranged 

deliciousness of it all!

Way to go Nicki, A!  Keep it up!

   We of course cannot leave out the one and only Lady Gaga!  Though we didn't see much of her on the red carpet, what we DID see was a theatrical, artistical piece of genius!!!  Her egg/pod/ womb contraption kept her incubating the length of the red carpet and we were riveted!  Her other looks throughout the night also did not fail to impress!  

Like always Lady GaGa, love you and enjoy your A!

These were the top four looks that stood out to me from the 2011 Grammy's!  Another thought...where were the Bs...  Britney, Beyonce, and the Black Eyed Peas? hmmmmmm

If you have any favs or hates from the Grammy's or any thoughts or comments, email me at acrabtr2@kent.edu or comment on The Tree's Roots facebook wall http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121329614558661!

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So I asked you, the readers, to respond to Vogue's February cover girl, Kristen Stewart!  Here's what you had to say:

Erin Marvinney:  "I hate her"

Kaitlyn Kachmarik:  "I like her dress...I hate her acting"                                                           Judith Crabtree:  "The dress is not for her skin tone and hair color, actually, the dress looks like camo for a country full of dandelions"

Terri Calla:  "Love it, love the dress"

Thanks for all of your responses!  And tell me what ya think of Elle's March cover girl Katy Perry and her colorful, sophisticated ensemble!  Check out a behind-the-scenes look at her photo shoot: http://elletv.elle.com/video/768052407001/fashion/inside-fashion/behind-the-shoot-katy-perry email me at acrabtr2@kent.edu, or on The Tree's Roots Facebook wall http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121329614558661!

Reader's Thoughts?

Kristen Stewart graced the February cover of Vogue.  In a gorgeous Proenza Schouler strapless frock, she looks subtly, effortlessly chic!  Stewart brings up a lot of emotion and opinion (both good and bad) in people, and I wanted to know what you, my readers, think.  Take a look behind-the-scenes at her photo shoot!  http://www.vogue.com/videos/vogue-diaries-kristen-stewart/  Then tell me what YOU think about her, the fashion she's in, her acting, anything at all!!!

contact me at:  acrabtr2@kent.edu

or

 on The Tree's Roots Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121329614558661

Fashion Report!

The look for fall/ winter 2012: Purely Mystical! 


Magic is alluring.  Black Magic, however, is simply seductive.  The colorings include shades of grey, black, turquoise, and white.  Lace, corsets, heavy boots, and rich textures are at the core of this trend.  This trend is elegant, yet dark.  I'm excited to see what comes of it! 

Look deep into a crystal ball and you'll see another trend is soon to be Fortune Teller!  The colors range from blues, to purples, to reds.  Fabrics are airy, delicate, layered, lace, with roping, crocheted, transparent pieces.  This trend involves mixtures of textures and lots of layering, which I love, so I'm completely on board with this style!

Heavily inspired by Black Swan, Victorian Rituals, embodies the prima ballerina's dark underbelly, the fragile, glass doll with wandering eyes.  The color scheme includes greys, pinks, and whites.  The textures are rich with satins, lace, and pearls.  The delicateness of this look is stunning, and it is easy to pull off in a casual way.  Ballerinas don't get all the fun!

Designer Spotlight!

Tom Ford

The famous former designer for Gucci and the one responsible for glamming the line up, Tom Ford has been called the "King of Cool," which fits him perfectly.  After years of retirement, Tom Ford is back and better than ever with his self-titled line Tom Ford, various fragrances, men's collections, and sunglasses and even the title as new designer for James Bond, this king is on top of his game and on top of the world!

A look at Tom Ford!

http://www.tomford.com/#/en

Tom Ford eyewear is a favorite of celebrities like Jennifer Aniston!

A look at Tom Ford's Spring / Summer 2011 line!

Best of Christmas!

Hello fellow fashionistas!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!!!  I got some amazing Christmas presents this year, especially fashion-wise!  Take a look: 

Nude pumps are my new, favorite type of footwear!  They go with EVERYTHING!!   and these BCBG ones are killer!

Yay!!! I got my comfy fair isle sweater from Urban Outfitters, so warm, so cute!

I needed a new skinny belt, and this brown-black one from Forever 21 is adorable!

I truly needed a new pair of neutral Keds, they are cute, simplistic and are perfect for spring!

I picked out this sparkly tank for New Year's Eve, just the right amount of glam!

And my ammaazziiinnnggg boyfriend got me this stunning diamond necklace! 

So readers, if you have any favorite fashion Christmas gifts ya wanna share, email pics or descriptions of them to me at acrabtr2@kent.edu or on The Tree's Roots facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121329614558661!