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So... I'm behind. I know.

Had a rough week. Struggled with some inner demons and got a mean shiner from the fist of Love. Figuratively, of course! No need to dial in any domestic abuse reports...

Alas, all should be back in order!

Went to FIDM in LA for the Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition with my bestie on Friday. It was lovely, minus the ditzy chicks who awed at the Nine costumes, wondering what the shiny stuff was. Seriously?! They're sequins and rhinestones. I also wouldn't be surprised if Ms. Atwood got some Swarovski crystals all up in there, too! Ugh, those girls were so annoying...

Ta da! Shiny stuff! I like it!

Anyway, my favorite display probably has to be Sherlock Holmes. Jenny Beavan did a terrific job and makes me want to peruse through McQueen's Men's Fall 2009 over and over... (RIP McQueen). Lord Blackwood's brown, lace-ish vest was so... so MASCULINE! And it's LACE! And don't get me started on Watson's tailored get-up... The display totally put me in a mood of anxiety for the Television Costume Design Exhibition at the end of the summer. Hellooooo Mad Men suits! (Fingers crossed, of course!)

This was the best I could find for costumes from the Internet. Laaaaaaame. But look closely for that lace vest on Blackwood!

Definitely my favorite Men's collection in recent times. Alexander McQueen F2009MEN

I also enjoyed all the textures and details that The Watchmen display offered. It almost made up for Malin Ackerman's horrendous performance. Almost. I so want Amelia's brown bomber jacket, and A Single Man featured chic 60s silhouettes.

Hmmm... Not bad. Not bad at all... I WANT!

Alright, kids. I'm tired, so my post on Project Runway and my Top 5 Most/Least Favorite Collections from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week will up tomorrow. Plus, Polyvore is being a bitch so there's not a whole lot I can do with the pictures. :/