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Thursday
Jun302011

Stars & Stripes Mandatory

The holiday weekend is almost here!   My friends and I are headed up to Tahoe to celebrate in style. In honor of America,  we make this annual pilgrimage a red, white, and blue weekend.  Thankfully my closet is full of accidentally patriotic attire.  (Plus, a stars and stripes swimsuit that comes out just once a year)

If you're stuck on what to wear for the 4th of July, this is basically what my suitcase will look like... hopefully it gives you some inspiration...

Stars and Stripes 2011

 

Happy 4th of July weekend!

Friday
Apr012011

Lady of Style: Iris Apfel

It's rare for me to find fashion inspiration from a woman who could be my grandmother, but Iris Apfel is definitely an inspiration at any age.    I think it's  wonderful that Iris  pops up all over the fashion scene,  sitting front row at shows, inspiring designers etc. (Plus her role as what she calls 'geriatric starlet' is partlydue to street photographer Bill Cunningham, whom I adore.) There is something to be said for 80+ years of fashion experience.   Not to mention having a clothing collection worthy of display at the MET!    Iris says her mother "worshiped at the altar of the accessory" - and Iris very clearly learned a lot from her! She has an amzing ability to layer on a chic piles of jewelry.

I loved this recent Nowness video that featured her and some other wonderfully stylish older women:

Advanced Style: Age and Beauty on Nowness.com.

 

Advanced Style: Age and Beauty on Nowness.com.

 This video interview with her also has some awesome photos that show her style evolving:

 

"You only have one trip, you might as well enjoy it"

Here is another wodnerful article about her. It makes me want to never get rid of another piece of clothing or jewelry again!

Monday
Mar072011

Stocking Up for Spring at H&M

H&M has so much constantly changing inventory that keeping up on on what they have to offer usually involves a  trip to the store.  When I go, sometimes I get lucky and there are fun, quality pieces, but other times I walk away with nothing (or a stack of cheap jewelry I probably didn't need.)

Its tough to know what will be in the stores because their online lookbooks are usually pretty sparse, only highlighting a few random pieces.  But, I've seen a couple of sneaks at their spring collection online and I've already built up a virtual list of the not so basic pieces that I want for spring 2011.

I'm sure I won't find them all when I get into the store but here is what I will be looking for:

On top of my list are these high waisted lace, scallop shorts. (Probably because they remind me of this Chloe pair from 09 which I was never able to find a good copy of)

I think they would look perfect with a simple striped t-shirt durring the day or with a breezy blouse and summer platforms for a night out.

A fun printed dress in one of my favoirte colors.  Assming the volume in this dress isn't quite that heavy in person I could see myself  getting a ton of wear out of it.  They only have a picture of the front but I would love it even more if it had a low open back.. we'll see...Finally- a lace dress that's not black or white!  I have picked out a bunch of dresses similar to this over the past year or two but they always seem to be in white. So, I end up stopping myself becausea white lace dress isn't the most practical thing in the world.  I think this green is much more wearable. Plus, it's lined (ie. no see-through problems) and, I love the little pockets!

These sandals have everything I want in my summer shoe: they're a bit 70's/retros, they have tons of height, and they're a casual color that will work with almost anything (including the dresses and shorts above)

This fun dress has the stripes that were all over the runways.  I think it would work great with a simple pair of flat sandals or even as a bathing suite cover-up.

Now I just have to figure out when I can get to the store and start spending...

Tuesday
Mar012011

Retro Floral Prints

Florals? For spring? Ground breaking. (So said Miranda Priestly, Devil Wears Prada)  Yeah, I know it's not ground breaking, but I am totally craving a vintage-y floral print skirt. But, I'm on top of it because it's not even spring yet, right?  How can you not love a colorful flowery print? I understand it's a total cliche, but I've seen a bunch of fun floral skirts out there and I think pairing them with a simple button down or striped t-shirt would look totally fresh.  And, what's doubly exciting, is that  I think one of these almost antique looking floral prints will look just as great at the office (especially the pencil shapes) as they will when I'm  headed out to brunch on the weekend.

1- J.Crew Watercolor floral pastiche pencil skirt - $110,

2- LOFT Antique Floral Skirt - $69.50

3- ModCloth Blooming on the Horizon Skirt - $29.99

4- Gap Floral Skirt - $49.50

5- Vero Moda Winter Floral Tulip Skirt - $53.79

6- Madewell Flea Market Floral Skirt - $98

7- Talbots Tuileries floral skirt - $99

 

 

Friday
Oct222010

Street Style Kids

Dear Mr. Sartorialist,

Thanks for finding another 12 year old more stylish than me. I'll keep working.