REMEMBERING MJ//

Yesterday was the 1st anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.  I'm not one of those people who gets all emotional over the death of celebrities (we don't really know them after all) but I have to say MJ's death is still really sad.  The fact that I will never forget the day I got the "Thriller" album and then had a "Thriller" themed birthday party (I had the red jacket and a glove) and wanted to marry him when I was about 7 is testament to his power as one of the most charming and talented artists of my lifetime.  Michael always looked cool too.  He was always sparkling and making bold statements.  There is no doubt that the fashion world and MJ had a symbiotic relationship - since about Spring 2009, fashion has had an 80's revival period (which I secretly love) which has made strong silhouettes (think big shoulders and skinny legs) stick.  Starting last spring, designers like Balmain looked to MJ's sparkle, bold shoulders, leather, and military inspired jackets to create their collections. Fall 2010 saw some of these trends as well. Although these looks have just about run their course, they have been influential and are just as cool as they were when Michael introduced us to them...miss you MJ!  xoxo

 Looks from Balmain and Chanel