Image via allure.com.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
This Hair. I Need It.
I need the hair from the Fall 2011 Chloe show. It's to die for. First off, that strawberry blonde color is covetable, but it's the combination of straight and wavy that's going on here with the bedhead thrown in. It's an interesting, new take on beachy waves. It looks like they just curled a few sections in the middle of the hair with a center part and lots of volume.
Image via allure.com.
Image via allure.com.
Alexander McQueen Fall 2011
I know everyone was waiting for the McQueen show this weekend with baited breath, as it's the first McQueen show designed entirely by Sarah Burton, the new designer behind McQueen. I think she proved that she is as much part of the brand's DNA as anyone could ever be after McQueen himself. The series of white dresses at the end did nothing to assuage the rumors that she's designing Kate Middleton's wedding gown (which could possibly be the best thing ever).
The zipper detail on that white skirt is just shutting it down. And that jacket looks like it's about to take flight! In the best possible way. I need some of those leather leggings and those fabulous platform shoes. The combination of textures between the tweedy top and the furry, tactile skirt is so unexpected but so right somehow.
I want this vest to wear in the cold here and I want it now. The giant fur hood is very glam Eskimo, the leather biker shorts are very Hells Angels, and the shoes and gloves so dominatrix, but all together it manages to work somehow. How elegant is this white dress? The sleeves just float so perfectly, and the slit detailing in the skirt gives it a fun, younger twist.
The skirt on this first dress is so fascinating, like folded origami paper. The neck ruff is very Elizabethan, but the dress still looks so modern and unexpected. I adore this second gown. The bodice is like shattered china pieced back together and the skirt is just waves and waves of tiny, intricate folds that flow away from the body so majestically.
Dear Kate Middleton: wear this first dress to your wedding next month. Kthanks. The cut of the bodice is so fragile and elegant, and the overall shape is so simple, but the detail and texture and appliques give it such an alien, ethereal quality. It really is from another world. And I just love the combination of bondage and chiffon in this second dress. Who else could make chiffon look tough and intimidating? That dusty lavender hue is just gorgeous.
Images via style.com.
The zipper detail on that white skirt is just shutting it down. And that jacket looks like it's about to take flight! In the best possible way. I need some of those leather leggings and those fabulous platform shoes. The combination of textures between the tweedy top and the furry, tactile skirt is so unexpected but so right somehow.
I want this vest to wear in the cold here and I want it now. The giant fur hood is very glam Eskimo, the leather biker shorts are very Hells Angels, and the shoes and gloves so dominatrix, but all together it manages to work somehow. How elegant is this white dress? The sleeves just float so perfectly, and the slit detailing in the skirt gives it a fun, younger twist.
The skirt on this first dress is so fascinating, like folded origami paper. The neck ruff is very Elizabethan, but the dress still looks so modern and unexpected. I adore this second gown. The bodice is like shattered china pieced back together and the skirt is just waves and waves of tiny, intricate folds that flow away from the body so majestically.
Dear Kate Middleton: wear this first dress to your wedding next month. Kthanks. The cut of the bodice is so fragile and elegant, and the overall shape is so simple, but the detail and texture and appliques give it such an alien, ethereal quality. It really is from another world. And I just love the combination of bondage and chiffon in this second dress. Who else could make chiffon look tough and intimidating? That dusty lavender hue is just gorgeous.
Images via style.com.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Oh Yes I Did.
So I have a sorority formal coming up in a few weeks, and I was going through my closet over and over trying to decide what to wear and coming up with nada. And then I checked my bank account and realized it was a little higher than expected, so I went straight to Rent The Runway. Yep. I finally caved. I'm so excited.
Herve Leger "Naughty and Nice" Dress, rent for $100, retail $1,050, Catherine Malandrino "Modern Queen Elizabeth" Dress, rent for $75, retail $525: I rented (or will rent haha) this purple Herve Leger dress. I've been dying to try one for years, literally, and I love this one. The purple is a great color for me, and the sweetheart neckline is great for a bigger chest, plus it's the perfect length and I love the open back. The way Rent The Runway works is that you get two sizes of the dress you order to try on (and if you order 1 dress you can get another of equal or lesser value for TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS). I'm wearing this with big sparkley earrings and strappy black platforms and it is going to be epic. Now, I won't personally order this second dress for my body type, but I absolutely love the cut of it. Isn't it gorgeous? The open shoulders! Sigh. Someone order it so I can look at pretty pictures of it. Oh! Rent The Runway also sends you a Fit Kit with double sided tape and lint rollers, etc, which is so cute and practical.
The Preppy Polka Dot Personalized Tumbler, $14.50 at etsy.com: The other thing I got myself today was one of these tumblers. I know they're sickeningly cute, but they're so practical for someone who's always reusing Starbucks cups for drinks in my room. You can get different fonts and colors with your name on the front (I did a grey/light pink/black combo). I love things like this that are cute and practical.
Images via renttherunway.com, etsy.com.
Herve Leger "Naughty and Nice" Dress, rent for $100, retail $1,050, Catherine Malandrino "Modern Queen Elizabeth" Dress, rent for $75, retail $525: I rented (or will rent haha) this purple Herve Leger dress. I've been dying to try one for years, literally, and I love this one. The purple is a great color for me, and the sweetheart neckline is great for a bigger chest, plus it's the perfect length and I love the open back. The way Rent The Runway works is that you get two sizes of the dress you order to try on (and if you order 1 dress you can get another of equal or lesser value for TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS). I'm wearing this with big sparkley earrings and strappy black platforms and it is going to be epic. Now, I won't personally order this second dress for my body type, but I absolutely love the cut of it. Isn't it gorgeous? The open shoulders! Sigh. Someone order it so I can look at pretty pictures of it. Oh! Rent The Runway also sends you a Fit Kit with double sided tape and lint rollers, etc, which is so cute and practical.
The Preppy Polka Dot Personalized Tumbler, $14.50 at etsy.com: The other thing I got myself today was one of these tumblers. I know they're sickeningly cute, but they're so practical for someone who's always reusing Starbucks cups for drinks in my room. You can get different fonts and colors with your name on the front (I did a grey/light pink/black combo). I love things like this that are cute and practical.
Images via renttherunway.com, etsy.com.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Christian Dior Fall 2011
So my normal Fashion Week coverage has lulled. And by lulled I mean died before it even started. See the thing is that I've looked through all the shows and have a giant Style.com lookbook of all the looks I like...but it keeps crashing. Like the lookbook doesn't work. Every time I go back and try to pull images from it it goes crazy. So. I don't know what to do about that. Coverage may come eventually? In the meantime, I felt like the Dior show was noteworthy enough to go through the pain of figuring out how to post.
I'm sure some of you have heard, but Galliano was fired from Dior for making some particularly hateful and anti-Semitic remarks on camera. However, I can't hate the clothes for his mistakes, so let's just focus on how pretty they are. Because they are very pretty.
The overall vibe here is boho luxe meets '20s meets '40s meets Zorro/medieval peasants. Yep. That's a lot of influences. I think the main thing to focus on are the shapes and the fabrics.
Doesn't Karlie Kloss look like an awesomely high-fashion Zorro-bandit in this first look? I adore those thigh-high boots. It looks like the fur circle scarves from a few seasons ago are going to be back full force (I blame the Prada fur stoles from last season). I love the layering here, with the miniskirt and the thigh-high boots. It's not showing a lot of skin, but it's still hot.
And more furry circle scarves! Sweeping a-line coats are also going to be a thing next season. There's something so USSR about them. That blue coat belongs in my life.
Also cropped fur jackets. Basically fur in all incarnations is going to be big. That gold coat might be my favorite piece. The cut says military, but the fabric says baroque luxury, and the fur on top gives it all a wild twist.
How Hitchcock heroine is that fur scarf/jacket combo? The bow at the waist is too cute, and the fur picks up the color palette of the jacket perfectly, while the skirt's light texture gives it all a bit of a whimsical twist. I feel like this red dress is what a Jane Austen heroine would wear to a cocktail party today. Which makes me love it so much.
I love the subtle variations in hue of these two looks. At first glance they seem to be all greyish beige, but once you look closer you see all the small changes in color and texture. Also I love that these two looks show how different outerwear gives a totally different vibe to similar dresses. The blazer makes the minidress more daytime appropriate, and the fur jacket makes it very nighttime luxe.
And the fur circle scarves even go with cocktail dresses! These dresses are so interesting in that they seem like just layers of silk and chiffon, but then you start to see all the detail and construction that goes into them, like the artful draping on the second dress and the tiny, asymmetrical layers on the first dress.
All images via style.com.
I'm sure some of you have heard, but Galliano was fired from Dior for making some particularly hateful and anti-Semitic remarks on camera. However, I can't hate the clothes for his mistakes, so let's just focus on how pretty they are. Because they are very pretty.
The overall vibe here is boho luxe meets '20s meets '40s meets Zorro/medieval peasants. Yep. That's a lot of influences. I think the main thing to focus on are the shapes and the fabrics.
Doesn't Karlie Kloss look like an awesomely high-fashion Zorro-bandit in this first look? I adore those thigh-high boots. It looks like the fur circle scarves from a few seasons ago are going to be back full force (I blame the Prada fur stoles from last season). I love the layering here, with the miniskirt and the thigh-high boots. It's not showing a lot of skin, but it's still hot.
And more furry circle scarves! Sweeping a-line coats are also going to be a thing next season. There's something so USSR about them. That blue coat belongs in my life.
Also cropped fur jackets. Basically fur in all incarnations is going to be big. That gold coat might be my favorite piece. The cut says military, but the fabric says baroque luxury, and the fur on top gives it all a wild twist.
How Hitchcock heroine is that fur scarf/jacket combo? The bow at the waist is too cute, and the fur picks up the color palette of the jacket perfectly, while the skirt's light texture gives it all a bit of a whimsical twist. I feel like this red dress is what a Jane Austen heroine would wear to a cocktail party today. Which makes me love it so much.
I love the subtle variations in hue of these two looks. At first glance they seem to be all greyish beige, but once you look closer you see all the small changes in color and texture. Also I love that these two looks show how different outerwear gives a totally different vibe to similar dresses. The blazer makes the minidress more daytime appropriate, and the fur jacket makes it very nighttime luxe.
And the fur circle scarves even go with cocktail dresses! These dresses are so interesting in that they seem like just layers of silk and chiffon, but then you start to see all the detail and construction that goes into them, like the artful draping on the second dress and the tiny, asymmetrical layers on the first dress.
All images via style.com.
Monday, March 7, 2011
New Wardrobe Staple
I did something for the first time today. I bought a backup of a pair of jeans. I know. I've never bought 2 of the same pair of jeans before because I've always had some sort of small problem that keeps me from repurchasing. But with this pair...nothing. No problems. And they're a pair of skinny jeans! It's like the world is ending.
7 For Mankind Gwenevere in Antoinette Darling, $189 at revolveclothing.com, J. Crew Lace-Stripe Tissue Tee, $58 at jcrew.com: I picked up another pair of these 7s on eBay. If you're like me and you love designer jeans but not the price tag, I can't recommend eBay enough. I got this pair for over $100 off. The key is finding out what size in a brand and what cut fits you, and then you can buy a pair from that brand with trying them on. Success! What I love about these jeans is that they're stretchy enough to be comfy but thick enough to be supportive, the dark wash is flattering, the high rise doesn't cut into my hip...padding, and the skinny leg works really well with boots. These are my new wardrobe staple. I legit wear them every day. Today I'd like to pair them with a cute-with-a-twist tee, like this lace paneled one from J. Crew. The slight sheerness gives it a hint of interest, and the off-white hue is very flattering. I like to do a slightly more voluminous top with a skinnier jean like this pair to balance everything out.
Frye Carmen Short Harness Boots, $298 at fryeboots.com, LOT78 Siouxie Leather Biker Jacket, $860 at net-a-porter.com: I've been wearing those jeans with these boots non-stop. I heart them. They've already been re-soled. The cute, cropped width of the boot works nicely with the skinniness of the jeans, and I love the sassy, western attitude juxtaposed with the sweet girliness of the tee. To play off that contrast even more, I'd do a cropped leather jacket on top. When I do a roomier top I like to do a cropped jacket to add some structure and remind the world that I have a waist. Plus skinny jeans and a leather jacket is just the cutest, Audrey Hepburn gone bad combination.
Ray-Ban Outsider Oversized Wayfarers, $139 at revolveclothing.com, J. Crew Oval Heirloom Locket Necklace, $50 at jcrew.com: Yup, just to push the Audrey Hepburn comparison over the edge I'd add a pair of oversized Wayfarers. The tortoiseshell is sweetly retro, the shape is very '50s chic, and the oversized nature gives them a fun, celeb-hiding-from-the-paparazzi twist. Last but not least I'd do a vintagey-locket necklace to add a little visual weight to the lacey shirt and a fun bit of bling.
If only I owned all of these things. Sigh.
Images via revolveclothing.com, jcrew.com, fryeboots.com, net-a-porter.com.
7 For Mankind Gwenevere in Antoinette Darling, $189 at revolveclothing.com, J. Crew Lace-Stripe Tissue Tee, $58 at jcrew.com: I picked up another pair of these 7s on eBay. If you're like me and you love designer jeans but not the price tag, I can't recommend eBay enough. I got this pair for over $100 off. The key is finding out what size in a brand and what cut fits you, and then you can buy a pair from that brand with trying them on. Success! What I love about these jeans is that they're stretchy enough to be comfy but thick enough to be supportive, the dark wash is flattering, the high rise doesn't cut into my hip...padding, and the skinny leg works really well with boots. These are my new wardrobe staple. I legit wear them every day. Today I'd like to pair them with a cute-with-a-twist tee, like this lace paneled one from J. Crew. The slight sheerness gives it a hint of interest, and the off-white hue is very flattering. I like to do a slightly more voluminous top with a skinnier jean like this pair to balance everything out.
Frye Carmen Short Harness Boots, $298 at fryeboots.com, LOT78 Siouxie Leather Biker Jacket, $860 at net-a-porter.com: I've been wearing those jeans with these boots non-stop. I heart them. They've already been re-soled. The cute, cropped width of the boot works nicely with the skinniness of the jeans, and I love the sassy, western attitude juxtaposed with the sweet girliness of the tee. To play off that contrast even more, I'd do a cropped leather jacket on top. When I do a roomier top I like to do a cropped jacket to add some structure and remind the world that I have a waist. Plus skinny jeans and a leather jacket is just the cutest, Audrey Hepburn gone bad combination.
Ray-Ban Outsider Oversized Wayfarers, $139 at revolveclothing.com, J. Crew Oval Heirloom Locket Necklace, $50 at jcrew.com: Yup, just to push the Audrey Hepburn comparison over the edge I'd add a pair of oversized Wayfarers. The tortoiseshell is sweetly retro, the shape is very '50s chic, and the oversized nature gives them a fun, celeb-hiding-from-the-paparazzi twist. Last but not least I'd do a vintagey-locket necklace to add a little visual weight to the lacey shirt and a fun bit of bling.
If only I owned all of these things. Sigh.
Images via revolveclothing.com, jcrew.com, fryeboots.com, net-a-porter.com.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday Faves
Oof, it's been a long week. Time to look at some pretty things, no?
Rebecca Taylor Tiered Matte-Silk Maxi Dress, $345 at net-a-porter.com, YSL Belle D'Opium, $89 for 3 oz. at sephora.com: This first one is wishful thinking, seeing as it was about 20 degrees yesterday. Cry. Maxi skirts are going to/have been big for a while, and while that skirt does absolutely nothing for my body type. Maxi dresses, however, manage to be a bit more flattering with the cinched in waists and fitted tops. I love the vibrant purple hue of this one, and the matte finish of the silk gives it such an interestingly luxurious and exotic vibe. I want this perfume, if only for the bottle and the fact that the UK outlawed the commercials with a girl randomly dancing around because they simulated opium use. Really UK? Having finally watched Skins, I can say that their standards are wack, because that show is CRAZY. Anyways, this perfume has notes of peach, white pepper, casablanca lily, jasmine, incense, resins, and sandalwood. I really wanted to like the original Opium, but it was a big too strong and old-fashioned for me. This, on the other hand, sounds absolutely lovely, just the right mixture of sexy and fresh.
Acne Breeze Top, $300 at shopbop.com, Club Monaco Olivia Skirt, $149 at shopbop.com: First off, this is definitely a dress and not a top. But second off, I love dresses like this. It's all cute and cozy from the front and then BAM, turn around and it's crazy sexy and offbeat. I've never shopped at Club Monaco, but how adorable is that skirt? It's a beige chiffon with sewn-on rhinestones, the perfect combination of modern, feminine, elegant, and whimsical. I'd do this with a sheerish white tee and a ton of jewelry.
Have a happy weekend y'all!
Images via net-a-porter.com, sephora.com, shopbop.com.
Rebecca Taylor Tiered Matte-Silk Maxi Dress, $345 at net-a-porter.com, YSL Belle D'Opium, $89 for 3 oz. at sephora.com: This first one is wishful thinking, seeing as it was about 20 degrees yesterday. Cry. Maxi skirts are going to/have been big for a while, and while that skirt does absolutely nothing for my body type. Maxi dresses, however, manage to be a bit more flattering with the cinched in waists and fitted tops. I love the vibrant purple hue of this one, and the matte finish of the silk gives it such an interestingly luxurious and exotic vibe. I want this perfume, if only for the bottle and the fact that the UK outlawed the commercials with a girl randomly dancing around because they simulated opium use. Really UK? Having finally watched Skins, I can say that their standards are wack, because that show is CRAZY. Anyways, this perfume has notes of peach, white pepper, casablanca lily, jasmine, incense, resins, and sandalwood. I really wanted to like the original Opium, but it was a big too strong and old-fashioned for me. This, on the other hand, sounds absolutely lovely, just the right mixture of sexy and fresh.
Acne Breeze Top, $300 at shopbop.com, Club Monaco Olivia Skirt, $149 at shopbop.com: First off, this is definitely a dress and not a top. But second off, I love dresses like this. It's all cute and cozy from the front and then BAM, turn around and it's crazy sexy and offbeat. I've never shopped at Club Monaco, but how adorable is that skirt? It's a beige chiffon with sewn-on rhinestones, the perfect combination of modern, feminine, elegant, and whimsical. I'd do this with a sheerish white tee and a ton of jewelry.
Have a happy weekend y'all!
Images via net-a-porter.com, sephora.com, shopbop.com.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Craving: Cult Nails
I know nothing about this brand except that it's tiny and was recently established by a beauty blogger. However I do know that I NEED THIS COLOR.
It's called Iconic, and it's $10 at cultnails.com. It's a deep red/berry creme with red flakes and gold shimmer, and there are more pics here. I like that the color is deep enough to be vampy but not so dark that it reads as non-descript-red-black color (those are the worst!) and the golden flakes/shimmer are so unexpected but gorgeous. They give the polish a beautiful molten lava feel. This brand also has a very cool deep blue/green with blue shimmer that looks like the night sky. So fab.
Image via cultnails.com.
It's called Iconic, and it's $10 at cultnails.com. It's a deep red/berry creme with red flakes and gold shimmer, and there are more pics here. I like that the color is deep enough to be vampy but not so dark that it reads as non-descript-red-black color (those are the worst!) and the golden flakes/shimmer are so unexpected but gorgeous. They give the polish a beautiful molten lava feel. This brand also has a very cool deep blue/green with blue shimmer that looks like the night sky. So fab.
Image via cultnails.com.
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