The Style Classicist:
The Trendspotter:
Pair a pair of black drop-crotch pants with simple yet complimentary pieces like a drapey top, ballet flats, and Annie Hall sunglasses.
The Fashion Risk-Taker:
March 11, 2009
Drop-Crotch Pants
The drop-crotch pant can definitely be an intimidating style to wear at first. After all, worn incorrectly, they can make you look like a boy in the 1990's. However, they can look amazing (see Chloe Spring/Summer 2009 for proof!)
The Style Classicist:
The Trendspotter:
Pair a pair of black drop-crotch pants with simple yet complimentary pieces like a drapey top, ballet flats, and Annie Hall sunglasses.
The Fashion Risk-Taker:
The Style Classicist:
The Trendspotter:
Pair a pair of black drop-crotch pants with simple yet complimentary pieces like a drapey top, ballet flats, and Annie Hall sunglasses.
The Fashion Risk-Taker:
March 10, 2009
Stand Out Show: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
As much as I can appreciate a lovely Balenciaga gown, or a YSL smoking suit, sometimes fashion just needs to be a little crazy!
Honestly, I'm getting a bit sick of designers responding to the recession by making practical (read: boring), wearable (read: black) clothes, or by taking it literally and doing the whole 1930's thing. I think that in these tough economic times our fashion should be a means of escapism, full of fun and frivolity.
Fun was definitely the operative word in Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's Fall/Winter 2009 collection.
Check it out here:
http://content.coutorture.com/2911164
(My stupid internet connection won't let me upload the photos directly!)
Rock on, JCDC. Rock on.
Honestly, I'm getting a bit sick of designers responding to the recession by making practical (read: boring), wearable (read: black) clothes, or by taking it literally and doing the whole 1930's thing. I think that in these tough economic times our fashion should be a means of escapism, full of fun and frivolity.
Fun was definitely the operative word in Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's Fall/Winter 2009 collection.
Check it out here:
http://content.coutorture.com/2911164
(My stupid internet connection won't let me upload the photos directly!)
Rock on, JCDC. Rock on.
March 9, 2009
Stand Out Show: Commes Des Garcons
As promised, more of this beauty:
CDG's show was absolutely amazing. I love the layering of the same colour but in different fabrics. That is definitely an idea I might steal.
She looks like a little china doll. The shape of the coat/dress/cape kind of makes me realize why the poncho trend happened.
This is how Rei Kawakubo does structure! It's sharp yet flowy.
I adore this dress! It looks like one of those rare amazing vintage finds that people dream of.
CDG's show was absolutely amazing. I love the layering of the same colour but in different fabrics. That is definitely an idea I might steal.
She looks like a little china doll. The shape of the coat/dress/cape kind of makes me realize why the poncho trend happened.
This is how Rei Kawakubo does structure! It's sharp yet flowy.
I adore this dress! It looks like one of those rare amazing vintage finds that people dream of.Pictures from style.com
March 8, 2009
March 7, 2009
Spring/Summer 2009 Wishlist: Tops
As much as I love them, you can't wear dresses everyday. Seperates have their place, too. Here are all the shirts I can't afford but majorly dig.
Floral Silk Tank Top, Rag & Bone, $290
I love the tough/girly vibe this top gives off. The combination of the floral print and floaty fabric and the black trim is awesome. For the sake of my budget, I kind of hope that Forever 21 knocks this off!Silk Striped Tank Top, D&G Dolce & Gabbana, $345
I love how sailor-chic this top is. And I am a sucker for bows.Neon Lights Neck-Tie Blouse, Marc by Marc Jacobs $358
My weakness for bows strikes again! I love the plaid and the pastels.Silk Pocket Tank, Alexander Wang, $235
While I would never endorse spending $300 on a tank top, if I had the means to do so I would definitely opt for one of Alexander Wang's. This particular one comes in a bunch of gorgeous colours, ranging from pastel violet to grey. Its cut is really cool but the silk dresses it up a little.All photos from Net-a-porter.
March 5, 2009
Spring/Summer 2009 Cheap Picks: The Dresses
For those craving Armani on an American Eagle budget, here are spring and summer 2009's Cheap Picks for dresses.
Under $50:
T-shirt Scarf Dress, Gap, $34.99
How cute is this? I'm normally opposed to one-piece garments that try to create a layered look (read: those annoying sweaters with shirt collars attached) but you'd never guess that this scarf was attached to the dress. And how would you ever find a scarf to coordinate so well with a normal T-shirt dress? (Also: I have a newfound T-shirt dress addiction. I wear my black American Apparel one with everything.)
Flirty Striped Dress, American Eagle, $44.50
American Eagle strikes again! Although this dress gives off a totally different vibe than the last one, it's absolutely adorable.
Under $100
Colourblock Ponte Dress, Silence & Noise, Urban Outfitters, $58
As much as I love spring dressing, one thing about it that bothers me is that it's not very structured. By the time the end of summer rolls around, you just get sick of wearing floaty, shapeless things all the time (and I love me some floaty, shapeless things). This dress is the perfect combination of structure and fun.
Colourblock Ruffle Dress, Urban Outfitters, $88
Okay, so the top half's a blatant rip-off of that Marc Jacobs dress, but I really like this. The vintage-inspired bottom totally works with it.
Sparrows Tank Dress, MINKPINK, Urban Outfitters, $88
Seriously, this is the perfect dress for lazy, "I have class at 8 am" dressing. Throw it on with some gladiator sandals, toss on a cardigan, and you look completely put-together.
Under $50:
T-shirt Scarf Dress, Gap, $34.99
How cute is this? I'm normally opposed to one-piece garments that try to create a layered look (read: those annoying sweaters with shirt collars attached) but you'd never guess that this scarf was attached to the dress. And how would you ever find a scarf to coordinate so well with a normal T-shirt dress? (Also: I have a newfound T-shirt dress addiction. I wear my black American Apparel one with everything.)
Tiered Dress, American Eagle, $39.50
I'll admit it, I was a little skeptical about perusing American Eagle's website for dresses. While the store is one of my favorites for stocking up on basics like polos and jeans, I assumed that their dresses would be of the sporty cotton tank dress variety. Who would have guessed that it would have gorgeous cocktail dresses like these? I love it. Very modern-day flapper.Flirty Striped Dress, American Eagle, $44.50
American Eagle strikes again! Although this dress gives off a totally different vibe than the last one, it's absolutely adorable.Under $100
Colourblock Ponte Dress, Silence & Noise, Urban Outfitters, $58
As much as I love spring dressing, one thing about it that bothers me is that it's not very structured. By the time the end of summer rolls around, you just get sick of wearing floaty, shapeless things all the time (and I love me some floaty, shapeless things). This dress is the perfect combination of structure and fun.
Colourblock Ruffle Dress, Urban Outfitters, $88
Okay, so the top half's a blatant rip-off of that Marc Jacobs dress, but I really like this. The vintage-inspired bottom totally works with it.Sparrows Tank Dress, MINKPINK, Urban Outfitters, $88
Seriously, this is the perfect dress for lazy, "I have class at 8 am" dressing. Throw it on with some gladiator sandals, toss on a cardigan, and you look completely put-together. Pictures from store websites.
Spring/Summer 2009 Wishlist: Shorts and Skirts
Oh, the things I would buy with an unlimited budget.
Paper-Bag Waist Shorts, Vanessa Bruno, $370
I love these. They totally remind me of the best parts of Chloe's Spring/Summer 2009 collection. I love all of the details: the waistline, the bow, the subtle pleats. Oh my gosh, I never thought that I would find myself liking pleated shorts.
Ethel Gingham Skirt, Luella, $715
This skirt could totally be dressed down with a T-shirt and flats or dressed up with a tank top, jewelry, and heels.
High Waisted Twill Skirt, Chloe, $865
This skirt came to my attention after I used it in like 500 different Polyvores. It's deceptively simple-looking but extremely well-cut.
Crepe Harem Pants, Alexander McQueen, $1085
As much as harem pants get dissed, I kind of want a pair. But I promise I would not wear them with high-heeled, pointy toed, knee high boots, as many do. That would be disgusting.
Paper-Bag Waist Shorts, Vanessa Bruno, $370
I love these. They totally remind me of the best parts of Chloe's Spring/Summer 2009 collection. I love all of the details: the waistline, the bow, the subtle pleats. Oh my gosh, I never thought that I would find myself liking pleated shorts.Ethel Gingham Skirt, Luella, $715
I love this skirt so much! With a navy blue tanktop, it would be divine.
Silk Bubble Skirt, D&G Dolce & Gabanna, $295
This skirt could totally be dressed down with a T-shirt and flats or dressed up with a tank top, jewelry, and heels.High Waisted Twill Skirt, Chloe, $865
This skirt came to my attention after I used it in like 500 different Polyvores. It's deceptively simple-looking but extremely well-cut.Crepe Harem Pants, Alexander McQueen, $1085
As much as harem pants get dissed, I kind of want a pair. But I promise I would not wear them with high-heeled, pointy toed, knee high boots, as many do. That would be disgusting.
March 4, 2009
Mystery Solved
The dress from the last post is DKNY. Thanks, Couture Carrie for the tip!
Picture from net-a-porter.com
March 3, 2009
People You've Never Heard of Wore the Same Dress
Why is this at all important, you ask?
Because, my little cynics, they wore the same dress TO THE SAME EVENT.
Seriously, according to The Daily Mail, singer Haley Westrena and beauty queen/"gladiator" Amy "Siren" Guy showed up to the March 2nd "Marley and Me" British premiere in the same brightly coloured cocktail dress.
Has that ever happened before? The most similar incident I can think of is when Reese Witherspoon wore that dress to the Golden Globes that Kirsten Dunst had worn to the same event years before.
above: Guy; below:Westrena
How awesome would it have been if they'd acknowledged it and posed for a photo together? It would be good PR in a "I can take a joke" kind of way and they'd get a lot more press.
Who do you think wore it best? (My vote's for Haley. She kept her accessories simple and that works with this dress)
And does anyone know who designed it?
(Photos from dailymail.co.uk)
Spring/Summer 2009 Wishlist: Dresses
This season's wishlist is going to be split up into segments, because there are just too many gorgeous pieces out there for me to limit myself to a few items!
Broderie Anglaise Dress, Moschino Cheap & Chic, $1370
How cute would this be for a summer garden party? Because I would totally throw a garden party as a chance to wear this dress. I think that you would need a nude slip underneath it, though. I can't totally tell how see-through it is. 
How beautiful is this? The colour palette, the beading, the flowy skirt. I'm in love. 
Winsome yet sophisticated. The perfect look for anyone working a semi-corporate job this summer.
Embroidered Minidress, Balmain, $12 200
No, that's not a typo. This dress does indeed cost as much as the rent on a downtown condo for a year. But, it is extremely pretty. I love the beading, the sleeves, and the caftan-esque neckline.
All dresses available at net-a-porter.com
Photos from Net-a-porter.
Whether soft and flowy or architechtural, spring's dresses are gorgeous!
Broderie Anglaise Dress, Moschino Cheap & Chic, $1370
How cute would this be for a summer garden party? Because I would totally throw a garden party as a chance to wear this dress. I think that you would need a nude slip underneath it, though. I can't totally tell how see-through it is.Embroidered Bustier, Marchesa, $3960
How beautiful is this? The colour palette, the beading, the flowy skirt. I'm in love.Double-Layered Dress, Chloe, $2150
Winsome yet sophisticated. The perfect look for anyone working a semi-corporate job this summer.Embroidered Minidress, Balmain, $12 200
No, that's not a typo. This dress does indeed cost as much as the rent on a downtown condo for a year. But, it is extremely pretty. I love the beading, the sleeves, and the caftan-esque neckline.All dresses available at net-a-porter.com
Photos from Net-a-porter.
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