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Currently Channeling: Teen Witch

I came across this jacket on Miss Selfridge and couldn't help but think of Robyn Lively from "Teen Witch."                      

 

What an underrated movie with incredible style.

Remember Now

Can anyone spare $6,000?  I'd love to add this red number to my wardrobe.  Alexander McQueen never fails to reawaken my passion for fashion.  Look forward to a full review on his Spring 2010 collection.

More Men's Fashion Week: Dior Homme

No surprise here.  Dior Homme follows many of the trends we've been seeing this Spring Fashion Week in Milan.

Sloppy tousled look and cropped pants.  Looks like Robert Pattinson has more influence than we think.

Leather dog tags?  Or just the best eye candy on the runway...


My favorite takeaway: don't be afraid to mix brown and black.  It was a theme last year for Fall 2010 for women and it looks like it has now trickled down to the men as well.  Who says brown and black shouldn't be friends?  That's a stinky stale tradition.  This new one smells like freesia - take a whiff.

Legend: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson isn't just a music artist, he's an icon...

Pleather tuxedo with cropped pants, red bow tie, and white spats.

Jackets, my god, those jackets.  Balmain can't hold a candle.

Mr. Jackson, thank you for creating some of my fondest childhood memories.  The moonwalk, the glove, and your music will live on in infamy.  May you rest in peace.

(Photos courtesy of Rolling Stone, Qtrax, and MSN)

Men's Spring RTW 2010 - Giorgio Armani

Hello boys!  It's day 3 of my Men's RTW Spring 2010 fashion week posts.  Is it me or do they just keep getting scrummier? 

Let's start with the stripes and the denim.  Both are huge for Spring 2010, but the concept just isn't sitting right with me.  I feel like we're going backwards in fashion.  Maybe it's because fashion is cyclical or maybe it's because denim is cheap in light of the recession, but to me denim will always be what you wear to lounge around in and paint the walls.  Somehow a denim suit or a blazer paired with jeans screams anything but high class to me.  

But the spats.  Those I can handle.  The spats and the pin stripe suits in earth tones and geometric patterned shirts?  Delish.  That's the kind of classic chic I was expecting from you, Armani.

And note to Armani - don't get me wrong, the women are beautiful.  Too beautiful.  They totally stole the limelight away from the men.  Are you insecure about your menswear designs so you felt you had to provide the public a taste of what's to come with the women?  Or did you honestly think the women would enhance the runway?  Because in my eyes they only overshadowed.  Bad move.

Currently Channeling

My LBD could use an improvement.  And I'm currently obsessing over graphite heels.  So I've designed a new little outfit to drool over...

1. Pelle Moda Jaron Platform Sandals in Graphite

2. Catherine Malandrino Leaf Embroidered Dress

3. Giles & Brother Tiny Pyramid Stud Earrings 

I really shouldn't have to tell you why this outfit is so fabulous.  I mean, Catherine Malandrino speaks for herself.  Just look at the intricate details on the bodice.  And the heels are different enough to draw attention but they're also simple enough to not take away from beauty of the dress.  Same idea goes for the earrings as well - I kept it in the geometric family.  It's pretty much safe to say that I dream of owning this dress.  It's so lusch, who wouldn't?

Men's RTW 2010 - Bottega Veneta

Bottega takes the whole "just rolled out of bed look" to the next level.

Slouchy, partly tucked shirts, haphazard scarves, and elastic ankle-length pants decorated the Men's RTW 2010 Bottega Veneta Runway.  Oh, and manbags.  Cannot forget the luscious signature leather weave that Bottega's known for.  Cannot forget the manbags.

Men's RTW Spring 2010 - Ferragamo

Hold on to your knickers.  It's time to feature the men.  *sighhh

I'm such a sucker for spats.  And now, I can add orange to my list of favorite colors on men.

Blog of the Week: Style Rookie

There is only one word to describe this week's feature blogger: impressive.  Tavi of "Style Rookie" is a little tike but I dare you to challenge her in a match of fashion knowledge.  She not only knows the difference between Rodarte and Cynthia Steffe, she lives and breathes it.  This is one tiny fashion powerhouse.  Constantly pushing the bar, Tavi has been known to attach a wire basket to her hip and call it art.  And while some of her antics may appear like she's overdoing it now, just wait a year or two and I'm sure we'll begin to see a refined style that is both overwhelming and awe-inspiring and of course, classically chic.  The future of fashion, I'll declare it now, is Tavi.  

Currently Channeling...

1: Kate Spade 'mariachi rickrack' bracelet

2: Eva Franco Dress

3: Charles David 'Women's Twirl Platform'

Spotlight Artist of the Week: Jean-Pierre Braganza

With my internship beginning this week, I'm currently channeling Jean-Pierre Braganza's summer collection.  He meticulously combines structure and flow in a perfect balance to create endless masterpieces.  His thoughts on the collection?  "I'm repeatedly drawn to gothic, heavy and extreme imagery, but always with an undercurrent of romanticism."   **sigh....

http://www.independent.co.uk

Summer Craving

I can't get over ruffles.  And now that it's summer, I just want to wear flirty ruffles all day long.  Thanks to FeelYourHeart on Etsy.com, I can do just that.  Isn't her black chiffon dress just gorgeous and classically chic?  This is how you rock a summer dress looking less like a desperate housewife and more like Audrey Hepburn.

A Fashion Icon - Karl Lagerfeld

Arrogant and iconic as ever, Karl Lagerfeld showcased a fashion show in Moscow for the first time.  Women's Wear Daily interviewed him about the event, quoting him about his first visit...or lack there of:  "Moscow is a city I knew quite well without coming here because I'm an informed person - there are so many books, novels, photos, that in a way I know it... I have a feeling I know exactly what is in every museum."  My thoughts?  *Sigh...If only we all were as cultured as Lagerfeld.  (Can you read the sarcasm?).  But look at this photograph of him.  You've gotta hand it to him, the man is more iconic than Andy Warhol.  

Blog Favorite Of The Week: Le Blog de Betty

Lately I've been a bit dragged by current fashions - acid wash jeans? Please, that's hardly what I would call couture.  And as much as I covet my subscription to Women's Wear Daily, it just hasn't held that jaw-dropping spark of excitement in recent weeks.  Instead, I find myself obsessively checking fellow blogging sites - and I now pledge document them weekly.

Today's fabulous find?  Le Blog de Betty.  The photo above is her in a Top Shop military jacket and I simply gawk at her effortless fashion sense - pairing that with camel flat knee high boots is simply ingenius.  Most attempts at wearing that jacket today would resort to pairing the cherry red with a chunky black heel hoping to make the red the main focus and forcing a downward (slimming) triangle shape.  But the added foot color just makes the jacket stand out that much more and it brings a subtle consistency - a put together look, so to speak - that makes the jacket look simply special, iconic, chic...rather than loud and in-your-face.  The jacket, in effect, draws the right kind of attention.  And all this talk about one outfit Betty chose to wear.  Can you imagine the words I can form on all of her incredible concoctions?!  As far as I know, Betty is one lucky French girl with an awesome sense of style and broad collection of clothing that I simply covet.  Check out her site - you won't be sorry.

Pre-Fall! Yes, It's that time already :)

I'm dying! Soo excited am I for Fall already!! Some of the greatest looks to follow are mostly shades of blues and greens with some apple reds (yay red!), le smoking style suiting, 70's style daily wear, and roaring 20's style drop waist dresses. Geeet excited! (I know I am).


Alberta Ferretti:

Looove the little fur caplet.


What a great texture!

Pretty draping *sighh


Alexander Wang:

Far more popular with the kids - this collection is completely anti glamour. It's definitely catchy...



Armani Collezioni:

Now thanks to Armani - start looking out for adorable little flowers and brooches for fall! Chanel has shown this little detailing in their collection also (getting its very own post tomorrow) right next to the collar and I personally am a BIG fan of it. Also shown? CHORDS! Break them out of your 90's holdings...they're back!!


Burberry:


...To be continued :)


And look forward to tomorrow: Chanel Pre-Fall by Lagerfeld. Mhmmmmm

George Gina & Lucy

Allow me to introduce the newest addition to my handbag collection:






From George Gina & Lucy, a company specializing in Nylon and Canvas styled handbags with outrageously catchy names and unnerving colors, has graciously offered a few distinct products on hautelook.com today. Don't have an invite? Get yours here. The sale closes in 35 hours. I snagged the Envelope Handbag (shown above) in King/Smoke (fancy for black/gray). It can best be described as an interesting Longchamp tote - with fun bells and whistles (such as the pocket in the front and signature metal clasp). It offers the same fun colors as Longchamp. And they're competitively priced. While Longchamp totes this size are generall $135-180, this bag retails for $250. I bought it for $85 :). Yay holiday shopping! What a perfect gift to buy a friend, no?

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Divine Intervention of the Greatest Kind

Behold: Dolce Vita "Metallic Zip Bold Belted Booties"




The perfect marriage between cowboy boot and bootie. And I fear cowboy boots - I find them old fashioned and confederalist. This way I can turn an outdated white wedding cake that tastes sour into a masterful art-nouveau off-tiered chocolate cake that literally tastes divine. Someone make this marriage happen between the country-singer-turned-pro and me. Sexual favors might just be an option.



Photo compliments of shopbop.

Jackets Galore!

Holiday season is fast approaching, and what better gift to splurge on than a new jacket? Following are my favorite finds:






Rag & Bone "Pris Jacket"- Available on shopbop for $555, I'm obsessing over this statement blazer with just the perfect amount of simplistic detail to truly shine on its very own or to compliment any outfit. I envision it with a white blouse-y tank and black patent aa leggings or with a black tank tucked into high-waisted, thick-banded, wide-leg gray or black wool pants. Night and day perhaps?




Mossimo "Wool Cape" - One of my cheaper finds at Target, this Mossimo cape is just as fantastically designed as any caplet on the runways, and at $44.99 it definitely won't break the bank. I am a huge supporter of the caplet trend, though it is one of the more trendier trends, so always in favor of avoiding those pricey purchases you'll later regret - I suggest getting this adorably chic and affordable jacket. In gray or black, you simply can't go wrong.


Mossimo "3/4 Sleeve Wool Coat" - Also a cheap find from Target, this Mossimo jacket comes in a variety of colors (I'm eyeing the red one...) and illustrates elegance through the feminine peter pan collar and 3/4 length gathered sleeves. Can't you imagine walking down two different roads with this jacket - one with an overhang of gorgeous fall colors, and the other a more barren branches and blankets of white scene? Dreams do come true, you know.


Madison Marcus "Ardent Pullover Leather Jacket" - I dream of leather. I dream of pullovers. I dream of this jacket, often and with vigor. I WANT. What more can I comment about the perfect structure of this jacket: the versatility it offers with short bell sleeves and color and vertical well pockets? There are no words.
--Photo courtesy of shopbop.com


Elizabeth And James "Lizzy Jacket" - Hello there blazer with the most spectacular silhouette shown this fall. How do you do? Oh? You want to be in my closet? Oh you want to be worn with my new patent black leather booties, aa leather leggings, and white v-neck tee? Oh you want me to wear you to class as well with a gray wool mini, tights, and oxford booties? Well maybe I'll let you into my closet. Only if you're good. That means you have to be nice to the other jackets not as fabulous as you. I'll consider it.



Mike & Chris "Clyde Jacket" - Brought to you ON SALE from Rarechic.com, this Mike & Chris jacket has a fantastic neckline, perfect pairing of gun metal grey and nylon, and cropped shape. I want for my marc by marc jacobs combat rainboots NOW.


Calvin Klein "Patent Vest with Foldover Collar" - I attended the Redskins game last night (we lost to Tony Romo, if you care) and was inspired by the vests the cheerleaders were wearing to keep warm. While their style was extremely outdated (very 70's-esque v-block colored burgundy, orange and white), I still envisioned a puffy vest being in my closet for those warm winter days. And lo-and-behold, Macy's brought to me this orange updated vest with patent orange leather and a cool foldover collar. On sale for $76, this jacket is a serious contender for my winter splurges.




Calvin Klein "Couture Suit" - Looking for a more vintage version of the Rag & Bone blazer? Or do you have a long torso (if so, you receive primo jealousy points from me)? This suit jacket is GORGEOUS. For every reason stated under Rag & Bone plus some - because you can actually wear this jacket as an overcoat. So it's versatility goes through the roof! Thank you UrbanCollection.com for this fabulous find.



VPL "Denim Jacket" - Last but not least, VPL gives me my favorite find of the season. The blue jewel tone. The puffy 3/4 length closed bell sleeve. Two more words: Metallic. TWILL. 'Nuff said. In my dreams I see myself wearing this jacket all season long, and all next fall, and all next winter, and the year after that, and the year after that, until the jacket comes apart in my hands - in which case I'll break it down into accessory components (headband, handbag, and belt, anyone?). I see this jacket as an all together perfect day jacket. A signature of sorts. Please, couture fairy, give me this for Hannukah?