by Compai
“It’s ringing.”
November 1, 2:18 a.m.
Fellow Winstonians, Fashionistas, and Fabulazzi:
So sad we never got to reveal the Trick-or-Treater at TM, and also apologies for the drama yesterday—but no apologies for the drama right now! Hold up. Let me just get this out of my system. . . .
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH-HAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!
Ted Pelligan—yeah, you read that right!—wants to carry POSEUR’s premier couture handbag, the Trick-or-Treater!!! For real, for real. This is a chance-of-a-lifetime opportunity to learn the ins and ins of the fashion world. And no, that was not a typo. This is Ted Pelligan, you hear me? Everything is in, in, in. . . .
Teddy (he totally told us to call him that ya’ll) told us to keep our designs on the DL for now. But no worries. Before too long you’ll be able to see the Treater—and buy it—at his flagship store on Melrose. If you can find a parking spot!!
I just want y’all to know that we at POSEUR are truly humbled, and be sure to check in on MoonWalksOnMan.com whenever you can for all the DLs and the TMIs! We are going to tear some shizzle up.
Yours with a cherry on top,
Melissa, Janie, Charlotte, Petra
P.S. Thanks to the fantabulous Nikki Pellegrini, our recently hired intern (Venice, thank you for your time), a vandalized tag has been discovered and is in the process of being analyzed right now. So, whoever you are (and you know who you are), we’re a crucial step closer to the truth, and closing in fast.
Hope you got your black suede Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Sneakers on. . . .
In the words of Sylvia von Plath,
“Everything in life is wearable
if you have the outgoing guts to do it.”
So what are you going to wear, anyway?
You can be a Janie, a Charlotte, a Petra, or a Melissa . . . or even a crazy combination of all four. (Hm . . . are you a Janetralissalotte?)
Whatever you decide, turn the page and make their looks your own. New York City fashion label Compai shows you how. It’s easier than one, two, um . . . spree!
CHARLOTTE’S SLIP DRESS
You’ll need:
1 simple silk slip dress
1 velvet ribbon 59 in. long and
1 in. wide in contrasting color
1 velvet ribbon 118 in. long and
0.3 in. wide in contrasting color
3 lace butterflies or 4 other
“sew-on” appliqués of your
own choice; sewing supply
stores often have a broad
selection.
Needle and thread
1. Cut off shoulder straps from slip dress.
2. Stitch thin velvet ribbon around bottom trim of slip dress in two rows.
3. Cut wings from 1 butterfly and stitch them to the top of slip dress where shoulder straps were attached.
4. Replace shoulder straps with thin velvet ribbons;
measure proper length
using former shoulder straps.
5. Put your dress on to figure out where your waist is; mark with a pin on each side about 3.9 in. from side seam.
6. Cut thick velvet ribbon in half and stitch one ribbon end to each side where marked with pins.
7. Stitch one butterfly to each ribbon end and tie in front with a bow.
PETRA’S GYPSY BELT
You’ll need:
Thrift shop chain necklaces of various lengths
1 necklace with at least two larger pendants
An old pocket watch
Metal hoops of various sizes (hardware store)
1 necklace clasp
1 pair needle nose pliers
1 pair side cutting pliers
1. Carefully detach the pendants from necklace using cutting pliers.
2. Attach one of the pendants to a large hoop using needle nose pliers.
3. Attach a few inches of chain to the hoop, then a new hoop until you reach a desired length, about 2/3 of your hip measurements.
4. Cut a longer piece of chain and attach to the hoop closest to the pendant; attach the next hoop, creating a loop.
5. Continue until you reach the second pendant; finish off with a large hoop.
6. Cut a piece of chain 1/3 of your hip measurements; attach one end to pendant and the other to the watch.
7. Cut another piece of chain about 9 in. long. Attach one end to the remaining pendant and finish off with necklace clasp.
8. Your belt is ready. Feel free to attach more chains and pendants.
MELISSA’S TURBAN
You’ll need:
1 large rectangular scarf or a piece of fabric, measuring about 24 in. wide x 4 ft. 6 in. long
1. If you have long hair, pull it back and wear it in a bun.
2. Fold your fabric in half lengthwise and drape it around your neck with each end hanging equally on each side in front.
3. Grab scarf ends and pull tight, from back of head, crossing over your forehead.
4. Bring scarf ends to the back, crossing the ends over your neck.
5. Bring back scarf ends to the front and cross them one last time over your forehead.
6. Tie ends in a simple knot.
7. Twist remaining ends and tuck them under turban.
JANIE’S TUBE DRESS
You’ll need:
1 terry cloth wide enough to wrap around yourself and long enough to cover your knees and bust
1 thin long rope (look in interior stores—curtain string is perfect)
Needle and thread
1. Cut a vertical slit at the top center of fabric about 7 in. deep.
2. Cut a 1/2 in. horizontal indent at bottom edge of slit.
3. Pierce fabric on each side of the short ends about 7 in. from top edge.
4. Fold slit edges as illustrated and stitch along the sides to create a “tunnel” on each side, wide enough for the rope to slide through.
5. Fold fabric in half lengthwise and sew sides together inside out.
6. Decide proper length of
halter and tie rope with simple knot just above your bust.
7. Slip into the tube; make sure your tunnels are centered facing upward.
8. Thread rope ends through the tunnels.
9. Pull the rope ends tight, creating horizontal pleats, and tie in a simple knot.
10. Cross the rope ends and slip through holes in back, crossing once more and bring back to front; then tie a simple knot and let ends hang loose.
Get ready to obsessorize over the next POSEUR novel.
Keep your eye out for the third book in this juicy new series,coming July 2009.
Feuds. Dudes. Attitudes. You’re not wearing that, are you?