Original Designs

Dress by Hadley

Shirt by Lizzie

I am not wearing pants right now

It is 9:53 on a Saturday morning, I am in drivers ed, and I am not wearing pants. What I mean to say is I am wearing leggings and a massive blue sweater. And nothing else. This is a first for me. And you know what? I have never been more comfortable. So to everybody I've ever made fun of for not wearing bottoms, I am very sorry. I totally get it now. I was just told that if a squirrel jumps out in front of my car I should not swerve, that such violent evasive actions are not advisable. So I have given up on educating myself for the moment, and here are some saturday-morning-wearing-leggings-I-can't-believe-I-am-here-learning-how-to-kill-squirrels photos.

Thelma and Louise, Harold and Maude, Six Feet Under, ?, Amy Sedaris

XOX, Amelia

Tattoos!

Recently, there has been a rise in tattoos in the younger generation. What is so appealing about permanently branding oneself, especially at such a young age? And how are these younger people beating the system and getting tattoos before they are legally allowed to? Some parents agree to take their kid to a tattoo parlor, but of course, many do not. Should tattoo parlor's be more careful about who they let get tattoos, or are teenagers under 18 old enough to decide what they want inked on their skin forever? The appeal of tattoos is clear: They are beautiful, bad ass, and interesting. They are the ultimate element of personal style. However the counter argument is clear: regret. Most people think about the tattoo they want for a long time before they actually get it, and end up not regretting their tattoos at all. But of course, some tattoos are regrettable. Here are some tattoos on CA students:

Collages by Lizzie!

Looking for Something Out of the Ordinary? Check out Oonas

Oonas, located just outside of Harvard Square (1210 Mass Ave), has been revamped by a former CA alumnae, Eleanor Mueller. Mueller closed Oonas this summer for a renovation, and the new space is now open and organized, while still maintaining it's quirky charm. While Oonas was once a haven for halloween costumes and oversized army jackets, it is now home to some very lovely (and cheap!) vintage clothing. Everything, from fifties dresses to fake fur coats, is intact and immaculate, with prices usually in the twenty to one hundred dollar range. Personally, I found this nice striped shirt on one of the racks outside for a steal at only five dollars.

Dandy heartily suggests that you check out Oonas for some cute fall fashions.

What is Dandy you ask?

Welcome to the 2010/2011 school year. It's been a while since Dandy has posted anything, and we decided a brief reminder of what exactly Dandy is might be helpful. We are Concord Academy's fashion and style blog, and currently we need help. Facing a daunting senior year our editors need articles or photo spreads about anything style related; all you have to do is email Anna Bang or Amelia Fitch with your ideas and it will be easy peasy from there. So welcome freshmen, and welcome back everyone else, embrace your inner style icon and submit to Dandy today!

P.S. Look for us at Club Expo, as we have some wonderful surprises up our sleeves

What is Dandy you ask?

Welcome to the 2010/2011 school year. It's been a while since Dandy has posted anything, and we decided a brief reminder of what exactly Dandy is might be helpful. We are Concord Academy's fashion and style blog, and currently we need help. Facing a daunting senior year our editors need articles or photo spreads about anything style related; all you have to do is email Anna Bang or Amelia Fitch with your ideas and it will be easy peasy from there. So welcome freshmen, and welcome back everyone else, embrace your inner style icon and submit to Dandy today!

P.S. Look for us at Club Expo, as we have some wonderful surprises up our sleeves

Commemoration for Alexander Mcqueen

            Fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen died last week (Thursday February 11) at age 40. He committed suicide in his London apartment leaving his family, friends, and fans in devastation.

            Mcqueen’s imagination inspired a new kind of fashion. He mixed the surreal with the real and created fashion trends that nobody had ever seen before. In the past few days there's been a lot written about Mcqueen, and although it is hard to offer anything new we believed his designs were amazing partly because they dared to be so different. So take a leaf out of the mind of Alexander Mcqueen, do what you feel is beautiful no matter how strange it may seem. 

Below a few examples of his most famous collections:

 

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

Commemoration for Alexander Mcqueen

            Fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen died last week (Thursday February 11) at age 40. He committed suicide in his London apartment leaving his family, friends, and fans in devastation.

            Mcqueen’s imagination inspired a new kind of fashion. He mixed the surreal with the real and created fashion trends that nobody had ever seen before. In the past few days there's been a lot written about Mcqueen, and although it is hard to offer anything new we believed his designs were amazing partly because they dared to be so different. So take a leaf out of the mind of Alexander Mcqueen, do what you feel is beautiful no matter how strange it may seem. 

Below a few examples of his most famous collections: