vintage inspired.

After seeing a wonderful film over the weekend, Bright Star, I was completely intrigued by the beautiful cinematography and costumes of the true story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne’s love. Often I find myself gravitating towards organic and rustic looking jewelry, equestrian style boots, sheer ivory blouses, lacey tops, classic blazers; all are quite vintage inspired pieces that can look modern and edgy at the same time. The smoking jacket is classic but with a long line lapel and wrap over buttoned front it creates a different take than a usual blazer. These harem pants are cashmere, the ultimate fall and winter indulgence and I feel that I would be completely satisfied wearing them throughout the next few months. The Golden Goose boots and Jerome Dreyfuss bag made of a distressed grey leather compliment an all black look well, especially paired with oxidized silver jewelry or mixed chains. The Alice and Olivia necklace with chain appliqué details is more interesting than the common layered chain necklaces. Oxidized silver always reminds me of a rustic wrought iron fence and the Alex and Ani champagne diamond ring is very simple and pretty. The fettY bracelet adds more romantic charm with diamonds that say “what if” in braille. The two booties differ in vintage appeal but the Kors boots are a dark grey-green suede and the Anthropologie wedges are burnished brown with a wrap around buckle. Both have a curve on the heel or wedge that softens the look. All three of the pieces: the Robert Rodriquez pants,the Kova & T bodysuit, and the Helmut Lang blazer would look great together or with other romantic and vintage looking pieces.

sculpted platforms

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Will you be sporting a pair of 4+ inch pumps this fall? It seems like platforms have taken over for fall and growing increasingly taller.  The YSL ‘Aliama’ Pump is an almost shocking 5.5 inches with a 1.5 inch front platform. I love the glossy sculpted 4.75 inch heel of the Alexander Wang ‘Natasha’ Choked Pump and you can mimic the look with the glossy front platform of the Velvet Angels Town Peep Toe Pump. The entire Nicholas Kirkwood collection features many different shapes of sculpted platforms and Jil Sander, YSL, Steve Madden, and Giuseppe Zanotti have designs that parallel the style of the “hidden” platform.

I am really enjoying the abundance of suede shoes this fall, whether they are ankle boots or platforms. The YSL booties and pumps that are imitated by Steve Madden are a lovely shade of dove grey. Although I always have some sort of guilt buying blatant copies, I must say that they may be too close to pass up. I also would really appreciate a good 5.5 inches added to my petite stature.

c.kane’s topshop love

Christopher Kane’s newest line for Topshop is definitely something I have been looking forward to. Some of the pieces are more risqué, but I am fond of the girly light yellow dresses. I am also liking the waisted one-shouldered dress that differs from the often-seen one shoulder tight mini dress. The famed Gorilla Tee is paralleled by the Crocodile topshop dress. Next month I will be sure to head into Topshop for this occasion.

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heading home

It is wonderful to see Tanya D returning to the editorial world and I was especially inspired by these Vogue Spain shots for the September issue. Each photo in “Vuelta a Casa” is unique and a refreshing reversal from her usual edgy editorials. I truly loved the relaxing and cool energy of this shoot. My favorite pieces would have to be the white Givenchy lace dress, Balenciaga dress, and  Chloe bow heels.

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sheer indulgences

Today I began to make a wishlist of items for the fall. While browsing, I became obsessed with my desire for new sheer lingerie similar to these found on Net A Porter. Lace and silk details don’t hurt either.

still wearing…

festival times.

I am headed out the door at 8 am and was inspired by these littledoe lookbook images. enjoy.

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midwestern music

After a weekend away with a friend, living in a two bedroom cottage and spending hours lounging on the beach, I finally began to embrace summer. Dressing for summer is different then taking in the simple pleasures that make a summer ideal. We all have our own bits of nostalgia that make a summer complete and one of my personal favorites is the act of listening to music on the grass. Whether it was listening to the bandstand on a Martha’s Vineyard night or heading to Central Park for some Beastie Boys, summer listening is just too good to be true. These images of Sheila Marquez shot by Rony Shram are subtly beautiful and rustic. Anyone who says they don’t enjoy a pair of overalls must be lying, because they are ultimate comfort and the childhood version of the romper. Preparing for the music festival, Lollapalooza, this upcoming weekend, I am packing boots (although not over-the-knee), shorts, a jean jacket, floral bustier, summer dress, racerback tanks, gladiator sandals, leggings, a romper and tank jumpsuit, and loose tees. 

Lastly, my growing-out bangs are channeling Sheila’s right now.

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L’Officiel Marion

I have yet to see Public Enemies with Marion but she was truly amazing in La Vie En Rose. These candid-like shots aren’t what you would expect from an editorial but I find them refreshing. Marion is ever so charming and sexy at the same time. I also must note that one reason I am so drawn to these images is because of her flawlessly simple make-up and slicked back hair. 

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glitzy shoulders

These new shots of Anja in Vogue Nippon clearly have 80’s glam written all over them. Although we may find ourselves becoming quite sick of the same styles being shot over and over again, I cannot help but find myself swooning over the jewels, clutches, and bedazzled shouldered dresses. Anja is always a favorite and the black and white images solidify my envy for her stunning statuesque features.

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