April 2011
36 posts
Caught In A Braid
The newest hairstyle seems to be a messy braid clipped up to the head. This trend used to seem like a childish hairstyle. But as the Olsens, Sienna Miller, and Blake Lively have all been caught sporting this trend, it’s apparent that it really is not at all just for kids. Although I’m sure this look isn’t easy to do at all, there’s a certain messy ease to the look....
Pretty in Pink
It’s common knowledge now that Gossip Girl is just as popular for its fashion as it is for the actual content. While I do love the complicated plotlines and tangled romances, my main motive for tuning in each Monday night is the beauty of this show, particularly the fashion. My personal style is a lot more similar to Blair’s than to Serena’s. Yet, the whole cast is always...
A Fresh, New Approach
I’ve never copy-and-pasted another person’s blog post or writing onto my blog, nor have I ever even reblogged something before (and after this post I hope to keep it that way). However, I think that the author of Her Ribbons and Bows really captured what I feel, my response to these images, and the new leadership of Vogue Paris.
Read and enjoy!
It’s rare that I post...
Coachella 2011 Style
Within the past few years, Coachella has gone from being a hotspot of music to a hotspot for style. Sure, the music is the initial reason the people go, but what people wear and who snaps their photo ends up being more important than who actually played. This year, I didn’t find the fashion to be as great as years in the past. The Coachella style usually introduces us to summer trends,...
Dreaming of Houses
Clearly I don’t own my own house yet, but it’s never too early to start dreaming. There doesn’t seem to be many similarities between the different houses/rooms, but I do tend to like bright colors and graphic prints. Also, there seems to be a lot of old mixed with new.
Backwards Inspired
When I saw this photograph of the woman captured by The Sartorialist wearing a backwards sweater, I was immediately reminded of the Marc Jacobs collection. For Fall 2010, Marc Jacobs (who always knows how to confuse his audience) sent backwards cardigans down his runway. From the front, it just looked like a high-necked sweater. From the back, a row of mismatched buttons stood. There was a...
Floral Jumpers for Summer
Floral jumpers are the perfect look for summer. They need barely any styling since this one piece is the whole look. They’re good for the summer heat because they’re loose and airy. They can be dressed up or down just by a simple choice of shoes and jewelry. The two jumpers above, by See by Chloe and Steven Alan, are my personal favorites of the trend, but I’m sure within the...
J.Crew or Jenna Lyons ?
There’s no doubt in my mind that Jenna Lyons, executive creative director of J.Crew, has impeccable style. Her look is preppy meets edgy, filled with both androgynous army jackets and feminine lace blouses. Her style is the epitome of what J.Crew is, which comes to no surprise since she is the main designer. Yet, I always get a little weirded out when designers make the models of their...
I don’t know who this model is, and I don’t know any of the brands that she is wearing, but that doesn’t seem to make a difference. Her look is completely elegant and classy. Usually, you see lace & denim, or denim & sweaters, or lace & sweaters, but she took all three looks and combined them together. Together, it is a very delicate look that is balanced nicely by...
Watch Me
I know this was seasons ago, but this is still one of my favorite jewelry looks. We’ve seen watchfaces as jewelry dozens of time, but there’s something very avant-garde about the piling of the faces and the chunky metals. The clashing metals too (gold, silver, and black) usually makes me cringe, but for some reason it works really well here.
Personally, I think that if you can go...
ClipArt
Sometimes a new hairdo is all one needs to change up their look. Instead of dying your hair neon or getting a bob, a smarter, simpler alternative is to add a hairclip. It not only adds visual interest, but it can change the way your hair looks by one effortless task. Some of the Spring/Summer runways featured models with hairclips. So clearly it’s the new alternative to radical hairstyle...
Alexander Wang Doodle Print
For the Spring 2011 collection, Alexander Wang and his team introduced a new concept for their collection –– the doodle print. The design was a “collective effort of introverted expression forming an ‘unconscious scribble’”. The design was eventually used in 6 different looks. It took me until now to realize the beauty and amazingness of Alexander Wang. These scribbles...
The Maison Moschino
I rarely post about architecture or interior design, but the Maison Moschino is too incredible not to post about. I first saw pictures of this hotel when the idea was still being hashed out. But it took a while for photos to actually emerge onto the internet. The house of Moschino has long been a favorite of mine for just ignoring the rest of the fashion world and never really being in tune with...
Finding Style on Those Rainy Days
This post is slightly delayed, especially since there are no signs of rain in the future and the sun has been beating down on our backs for the past few weeks. But I’ve been meaning to do this post for some time. I’m someone who loves the rain, but dreads dressing for it. I hate raincoats, hoods, rainboots, and until recently, jeans too. However, I was determined to do my research...
*Raquel and Swan by Arthur Elgot
The One and Only Anna Dello Russo
I know I’ve already posted about Anna dello Russo several times before, but I can’t help but be in awe of her style. It seems that a majority of this current generation of faces showing up to fashion shows seem to lack a sense of avant-garde that Anna clearly has. Although anyone will look laid-back compared to her, she demonstrates what it means to push the envelope and take risks....
A Fashion Diary: The Barneys New York Collection
Barney’s is one of the few department stores that truly has the best of the best, in terms of designers and clothing. Because of that, it’s easy to overlook Barney’s own personal collection. Yet, their new line is filled with essentials that compete with even T by Alexander Wang or Jenni Kayne. They provide pieces for everyday of the week and every possible occasion, from...
Suki Cheema
Whether it’s to lug schoolbooks around in or pick up groceries, everyone needs a great tote bag. Especially with the whole “going green” movement, it’s crucial to have a good stash of these bags at home. Instead of resorting to paper or plastic bags, these are the perfect alternative.
Admiring Jil Sander
It’s taken me quite a few editorials and blog posts to realize how much I admired Jil Sander’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Raf Simons introduced a new take on minimalism and a wonderful use of 3D-esque fabrics. This cover is nothing special, in terms of the model, the pose, the setting, or even the styling. Yet, whoever the stylist was knew that this dress speaks for itself and...
Up-and-Coming Designer: Felicity Brown
Each Fashion week, several talented designers emerge into the constantly moving spotlight of the fashion industry. Before Felicity Brown started her own line, she worked for Alberta Ferretti, Mulberry, and Lanvin – so clearly she was destined for greatness. Her ability to work with fabric shows immense skill and creativity. From the few seasons I’ve seen, her looks is a mix between...
See by Chloe Summer 2011 Collection
See by Chloe is one of my recent favorite brands. It manages to make beautiful clothing that is both chic but also wearable. They filter down the looks from their runway collections into simple, closet staples that can carry from season to season. This season, they seemed to be inspired by the ballerina-inspired looks from their runway and the sporty-girl-look. See by Chloe never does anything...
Almost At Spring Break....
History Repeats Itself
We all know that trends repeat themselves, but I couldn’t help but notice how similar this editorial from the 80’s portrayed current trends. For starters, the combat boots look identical to anything you’d see from Steve Madden. And then the flower-print dresses are also something that any current-day hipster would grab off the shelf at a local Salvation Army. The fact that the...
Thinking of Summer
As summer approaches, it’s time to start envisioning your sunny-weather wardrobe. It’s a little hard considering the fashion world is already long past summer and well into fall. When I think about summer, the first things that come to mind are levi cut-offs, bikinis, and tank tops. All basically the teenage laziness version of summer. Yet, this year I’m hoping to shift away from...
Pajamas for Pants
One trend I’ve never quite understood how to execute is the slouchy, pajama pants. The difficulty with this look is that if it goes wrong, you look like you forgot to get dressed that morning. I think that a key element is purchasing the right pair of slouchy pants, like the ones above. They can’t be too “pajama-y”, like checkered or flannel, rather a silky, patterned...
White Dresses of Summer
A common trend for summer is the sheer white dress. The dress evokes an innocent, laziness that can really only be seen during summer. This editorial of Katrin Thormann by Horst Diekgerdes for Harper’s Bazaar UK did an excellent job of capturing the beauty and delicacy of the white summer dress. Most of these are Dolce & Gabanna since they created a series of soft, feminine white dresses...
Topshop Trend Report For Summer
Each summer, there are some basic trends that appear. The main trend that has surfaced so far is the loose, airy dresses that became popular towards the end of last summer. Topshop added onto that idea with a few new trends for summer. Bright white, layers, wide stripes, tie-dye, and color clashing were amongst some of the trends predicted for this upcoming season. Personally, I think that the...
StyleTimesTwo: Sama and Haya Abu Khadra
Fashion Week is often the best time to spot up-and-coming names in the fashion industry, both on and off the runway. This past fashion week, there were a few pairs of sisters that made their way onto just about every single street style blog and fashion magazine. But my favorite were Sama and Haya Abu Khadra, 16-year old twins, who came to the shows as buyers for their mother’s store back...
Isaac Mizrahi Fall 2011
This collection has been my utmost favorite from Fall 2011. I’ve looked over the collection a dozen times since I first saw it and could never figure out how exactly to write about it. I couldn’t put my finger on what exactly I liked. Was it the soft, pastelly cupcake-like color scheme? The seemingly-basic silhouettes that were actually quite voluminous and interesting? The chefs...
Chanel Jumpsuits
Unfortunately, this past collection was not Chanel’s strongest season. Concerning presentation – yes it was very dramatic and theatrical. Concerning shoes - yes, there were some wonderful clunky boots and combat-like boots. However, for the clothing, I’ve seen Karl Lagerfeld do much better. Yet, I did particularly like the two jumpsuits (onesies? jumpers? not sure what the right word...
LF "Fearless Future" Spring 2011 Collection
When I saw this ad campaign for LF, I couldn’t help but think of the Free People collection I posted about yesterday. Other than the similar manners of styling, the trends in both are so similar. References to the 70’s through bell-bottom pants and loose, airy maxi dresses run though both. It seems like this summer is hopefully going to be a summer where everyone doesn’t grab...
Alexander Wang Box Bag
Such an original shape and design for a simple clutch.
Liberty x Nike Sportswear 2011 Summer Collection
Nike and Liberty of London are an unlikely collaboration. Nike exudes sportiness and athletic gear while Liberty is all about small, delicate, femininity. However, these two radically different brands have come together to make a wonderful collaboration. I have a feeling that people who buy these shoes won’t be the ones playing basketball or football…
Free People April Catalog
As always, Free People has produced a beautiful catalog filled with wonderful new styles and trends, as well as inspiration, for the upcoming spring season. A combination of tribal and ballerina influences seemed to have fused together in this collection. Loose, airy silhouettes of maxi skirts with layers on top seems to be the key trend along with the return of stacked bracelets. With the LA...
J.Crew Masters the Revival of the Classics
I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this before, but J.Crew is probably one of my favorite stores. In the past few years, the brand has evolved from prepster-haven to essentially chic. The head designer for J.Crew has learned how to make classics, update them each season, and turn trends into everyday, closet necessities. This is not at all easy to do, especially season after...
Stripes in Spring
As shown in this editorial for Harper’s Bazaar US, stripes is the trend for this Spring. According to this, bright, bold, and thick are all adjectives that describe this look. One of the great things about this trend is that it can easily be replicated from runway to everyday. Forever 21 and H&M have dozens of this style, as well as Prada and Jil Sander. Piling on the stripes (like...
