So I recently caught up with
Basketball Wives LA, (I know I know... such a horrible portrayal of minority women, but everyone needs a little trash TV) but while stuck inside hiding from Hurricane Sandy I watched all the episodes for Season 2, (I didn't know the show had even returned) and thought to myself, "Jackie Christie has a clothing line?" (scratches head in sheer disbelief), with my curiosity now sparked I 'Googled'.
I found this article on
B.Scoot with pictures of a "Showcase" at NY Fashion Week of her line and I am a little perplexed. Naturally I scrolled to the comments to see if I was the only person thinking "Huh??!!??"
User Name "Tee" says "some one needs to tell her to knock it off. none of her clothes look like they belong in a collection together, they didnt fit the models correctly, and they were just plan tacky. I like jackie just not that hot mess of a collection"
A little harsh but I have too agree. I found more pictures of collection at
RealityTVFashion and I am not impressed. Here are just some of the pieces and my personal opinion,
the good, the bad and the ugly.
I do think some of her pieces are nice but then they seem like there is something missing, either the tailoring on the model is a little off or the fabric quality seems, for lack of a better word, "cheap" or the styling itself seems off. The problem though, is the good pieces, I've seen before. Rip Off??? You be the judge!
The Good
| This is by far the best piece I've seen in her collection |
The problem: It seems like the knock off of something I've seen before.
It seems very similar to
Elie Saab's Spring Summer 2012, almost like a combination of some of the pieces in that collection. If you don't believe me you can check the link to the collection yourself.
|I have a love hate relationship with this one |
The problem: The same as the first one it is very similar to
Elie Saab's Spring Summer 2012.
The other Problem: It seemed a little tacky to me. The fact that I can plainly see her nude undies just really rubs me the wrong way, especially since it has the potential to be better.
|This one is ok!|
I'm not really in love with it and I honestly think if it wasn't on the body it is on, it would be a no no! The fake SHINY SNAKE SKIN material is just off putting. I don't grasp the concept of the collection. What is this evening gown type dress with no shoes and no accessories? The collection just does not flow very well. Not to mention the lines of where the fabric was stitched together appears to be pulling apart, instead of appearing as a contortion to highlight or enhance the look of the figure. The tailoring seems a little and the way the fabric moves on the bottom, no flow - "Cheap"
|This piece I did like |
I 'm still a little confused about whether the collection is beach or pool attire but I did like the femininity of this one. I am still on the fence about the shoes and the shape of the sunglasses is not flattering to the shape of the model's face.
The Bad
|Just didn't care for it |
I understand the want to pair print with a different solid, but the print paired with a pastel just seemed like it was trying to hard to be different. I also was not too impressed by the shirt and I am not sure if it's the sleeves or the big ribbon bow in the waist.
|Did Not Like it|
I fail to see the fashion in stripper attire. It just really reminds me of a stripper I mean REALLY! I kept checking the background for a pole!
I'm sorry I didn't care for it. The shoes are something Fierce and I get the whole "I'm a Diva" vibe because I AM A DIVA but this is too much, even the hair is weird. It all just does nothing for me.
Interestingly enough I actually watch the show and her styling is usually great I would love to raid her closet. It seems Jackie played a mean joke on her with this get up!
The Ugly
|I just kept thinking WTH!!|
It looks like they wrapped her in foil, not to mention, it is completely unflattering to the body, and the black clunky shoes ewww!
|What?... are we doing sleep wear now?|
It reminded me of pajamas and no-one wears heels to bed... well unless you had a rough night lmao. I simply thought "SILLY." It just does not look like something you wear out of the house.
The styling is horrible, maybe a solid pastel coloured/colored blazer, with a clutch and some accessories, may have saved it but the pairing here looks like sleeping attire for a 10 year old. She also looks like she is wearing absolutely no makeup (not in a fresh natural way) and no earnings.
|I find it Unflattering|
I love love love that she attempted to cater to other sizes but I didn't find it flattering and the positioning of the propped crap on the shoulder. I Hated it.
She is such a gorgeous woman, I just wish the dress did more. It looks like a bag with a cut out for a head. (I could make this). Not impressed!
| Stylistically it just seemed "Ghetto"|
I do like the idea minus the gold belt (it's too much), but the fit is horrible. The pants are way too tight and are pleating (like pants do when the are hugging the wrong body type or are two sizes too small). I get it I'm thick in the thighs so I appreciate having a thick model but a better fitting outfit would have done some good.
The earnings also are just too much ... I look at it and all I think is "Ghetto"
My overall view:
The whole point of having a runway showing is to showcase your clothing. The importance of accessories, fitting and overall styling of your model are vital aspects to accomplishing that goal. Mrs. Christie has quite a bit to learn if she is really serious about the industry.
