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19 Ocak 2012 Perşembe

Dancing Not Fashion, Perhaps A Myth Or A Fairy Tale


Sometimes it's not about fashion, it's about dancing. Or fishing. Always music. Archetypes, fairy tales and myths that touch our collective unconscious before morphing, but have mattered. Reaching through the language of myth, afternoons curled up with a set of Joseph Campbell books and videos and a bit of time. 
We dress methodically, hunting for what we need and want, and some things we love. Sighing over the perfect Manolo Blahnik black faille shoe, the one with a rhinestone buckle, or a vintage evening bag that we changed from vintage then to somehow now by replacing a single chain with silk ribbons. There were clothes that our teachers and parents rolled their eyes at and that made the wearing better, I think. 
Greedy to see the pictures of Dorothy's glittering slippers, Audrey Hepburn's LBD from Breakfast at Tiffany, everything Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's auction. The wild innocence of a flapper with bobbed hair even as you knew she was naughty at a speakeasy, the harsh slash of lipstick and darken brows and shoulder pads that borrowed from Joan Crawford's imperious movie star image in the forties, the modern stay-at-home (ha!!) wife and mother of the fifties whose cinched waist and pastel house dresses were as cute as her daughter's poodle skirts and sweater sets. Hippies and elegance in the sixties, mini skirts and sheaths and little hats that segued to Halston's jerseys and caftans, false eyelashes and party nights while the pret-a-porter exploded in Paris, YSL and Le Smoking. Boys too ... spats to cowboy boots and Elvis.




Dancing Not Fashion, Perhaps A Myth Or A Fairy Tale

16 Ocak 2012 Pazartesi

Dancing Not Fashion, Perhaps A Myth Or A Fairy Tale


Sometimes it's not about fashion, it's about dancing. Or fishing. Always music. Archetypes, fairy tales and myths that touch our collective unconscious before morphing, but have mattered. Reaching through the language of myth, afternoons curled up with a set of Joseph Campbell books and videos and a bit of time. 
We dress methodically, hunting for what we need and want, and some things we love. Sighing over the perfect Manolo Blahnik black faille shoe, the one with a rhinestone buckle, or a vintage evening bag that we changed from vintage then to somehow now by replacing a single chain with silk ribbons. There were clothes that our teachers and parents rolled their eyes at and that made the wearing better, I think. 
Greedy to see the pictures of Dorothy's glittering slippers, Audrey Hepburn's LBD from Breakfast at Tiffany, everything Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's auction. The wild innocence of a flapper with bobbed hair even as you knew she was naughty at a speakeasy, the harsh slash of lipstick and darken brows and shoulder pads that borrowed from Joan Crawford's imperious movie star image in the forties, the modern stay-at-home (ha!!) wife and mother of the fifties whose cinched waist and pastel house dresses were as cute as her daughter's poodle skirts and sweater sets. Hippies and elegance in the sixties, mini skirts and sheaths and little hats that segued to Halston's jerseys and caftans, false eyelashes and party nights while the pret-a-porter exploded in Paris, YSL and Le Smoking. Boys too ... spats to cowboy boots and Elvis.




Dancing Not Fashion, Perhaps A Myth Or A Fairy Tale

Dancing Not Fashion, Perhaps A Myth Or A Fairy Tale


Sometimes it's not about fashion, it's about dancing. Or fishing. Always music. Archetypes, fairy tales and myths that touch our collective unconscious before morphing, but have mattered. Reaching through the language of myth, afternoons curled up with a set of Joseph Campbell books and videos and a bit of time. 
We dress methodically, hunting for what we need and want, and some things we love. Sighing over the perfect Manolo Blahnik black faille shoe, the one with a rhinestone buckle, or a vintage evening bag that we changed from vintage then to somehow now by replacing a single chain with silk ribbons. There were clothes that our teachers and parents rolled their eyes at and that made the wearing better, I think. 
Greedy to see the pictures of Dorothy's glittering slippers, Audrey Hepburn's LBD from Breakfast at Tiffany, everything Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's auction. The wild innocence of a flapper with bobbed hair even as you knew she was naughty at a speakeasy, the harsh slash of lipstick and darken brows and shoulder pads that borrowed from Joan Crawford's imperious movie star image in the forties, the modern stay-at-home (ha!!) wife and mother of the fifties whose cinched waist and pastel house dresses were as cute as her daughter's poodle skirts and sweater sets. Hippies and elegance in the sixties, mini skirts and sheaths and little hats that segued to Halston's jerseys and caftans, false eyelashes and party nights while the pret-a-porter exploded in Paris, YSL and Le Smoking. Boys too ... spats to cowboy boots and Elvis.




Dancing Not Fashion, Perhaps A Myth Or A Fairy Tale

14 Ocak 2012 Cumartesi

CALL IT SPRING BEST. WEEKEND. EVER. CONTEST

CALL IT SPRING TOP PICKS BEST WEEKEND EVER FACEBOOK CONTEST HEELS BOOTS FLATS
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

I wanted to feature a few of my fav shoes from CALL IT SPRING + seriously had a hard time narrowing it down, lol. They've just launched a fun contest on their facebook page focused on the Best. Weekend. Ever. To enter, you're asked to share a picture of your best weekend ever- a picture that you think is worth a thousand words. in this case, it can turn out to be worth a$1000! 5 lucky winners will get a $1000 CALL IT SPRING gift card!

To find out more + to enter, check out all the details over on their facebook page!

Good luck!

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ps- how lovely is the look in the first photo? casual stripes + polka-dot perfection.
pps- make sure to check out geri's great DIY with the #9 boots over on because im addicted!CALL IT SPRING   BEST. WEEKEND. EVER. CONTEST

STATEMENT COAT

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS BLOG STATEMENT COAT LONG PINK BRIGHT RED COAT OVERSIZED POCKETS BLACK STILETTOS SKINNY BLACK PANTS ZIPPER ANKLES
through the looking glass

I love easy pieces like this. It's perfect for completing even the simplest of looks.STATEMENT COAT

SALE TIME!

SHOPBOP SALE TOP PICKS 3.1 PHILLIP LIM MINI PASHLI SATCHEL CROC PISTACHIO KAREN WALKER CRAZT TORT SUNGLASSES SAM EDELMAN LEOPARD SLIPPERS NIXON GOLD WATCH GORJANA STAR EARRINGS 10 CROSBY DEREK LAM OPENING CEREMONY ROBERT CLERGERIE PAUL CARINE ROITFELD
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Shopbop's AMAZE sale starts today! Yay yay yay! Here are my top picks from the site...

1. Juliet & Company Celebration Necklace
2. Gorjana Star Studs
3. 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Mini Satchel
4. 10 Crosby by Derek Lam Wide Leg Print Trousers
5. Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses
6. Opening Ceremony par Robert Clergerie Paul Suede Platform Pumps
7. Books with Style- Carine Roitfeld: Irreverent
8. Nixon The Spur Watch
9. Sam Edelman Alvin Smoking Slipper Flats

For more shopping inspiration check out my OUTFIT COLLAGES!

Happy shopping!

xoSALE TIME!

PARTY DOLL

ISABEL LUCAS GLAMOUR UK REISS BACK-BOW HEELS CARVEN BLONDE HAIR PARTY LOOKS DRESSES FEATHER SKIRT BLAZER SHORT SUIT
Glamour UK

Isabel Lucas looks darling in these perfect easy party looks.
I'm obsessed with her back-bow heels! They remind me of these from Carven.
Seems like a good DIY, no?PARTY DOLL

ASOS BLACK FRIDAY SALE

ASOS BLACK FRIDAY SALE 20% OFF LEOPARD BAG BRIGHT COLOR BLOCK BEADED SEQUIN DRESS BALENCIAGA INSPIRED CUT OUT BOOTS GOLD BOYFRIEND WATCH SPIKE BRACELET EVIL EYE EARRINGS NEON CROSSBODY BAG LOUIS VUITTON INSPIRED BOW FLATS

The ASOS 'black friday' sale is now on! Next to Shopbop, this is one of my favorite online stores, so I figured I'd share my top picks from Asos with you as well!
Use the code HAPPYBLACKFRIDAY for 20% off everything in the store until Nov. 28th!

1. ASOS Leopard Straplock Day Bag
2. ASOS Beaded Shift Dress
3. ASOS Spike Link Bracelet
4. House Of Harlow 1960 Evil Eye Stud Earrings
5. ASOS ALTON Leather Cut Out Ankle Boot
6. ASOS Oversized Boyfriend Style Chronograph Watch
7. Liquorish Star Print Blouse
8. ASOS Push Lock Across Body Bag
9. ASOS LEVAN Double Bow Flat Point BallerinaASOS   BLACK FRIDAY SALE

BARE MINIMUM

BARE MINIMUM LINGERIE STORY INSPIRATION BULLETT MAGAZINE MOOD BOARD ID MAGAZINE MALGOSIA FLOWER BRA LEATHER HARNESS 1
THE COBRASNAKE LIV TYLER SMILE CORSET LINDSAY WIXON FUZZY ANGORA BLACK SWEATER 2
VOGUE UK DARIA WERBOWY PAOLO ROVERSI TRUE ROMANCE GREEN ARMY JACKET SLIP LACE DRESS CONVERSE SNEAKERS HAT 3
UNKNOWN SOURCE BLACE LACE BRA SHEER BLACK TEE TSHIRT 4
A MAGAZINE THIGH HIGH SHEER STOCKINGS GREEN ANKLE WRAP TIE HEELS 5
VOGUE UK DARIA WERBOWY PAOLO ROVERSI TRUE ROMANCE WHITE LACE SHEER DRESS FLORAL 6
FLAIR MAGAZINE KATIE FOGARTY SHEER WHITE TOP HIGH WAISTED SHORS RETRO PROENZA SCHOULER PYTHON ORANGE PUMPS HEELS WITH SOCKS 7
CHRISTINE CENTENERA STOCKHOLM STREET STYLE LEATHER LEGGINGS SHEER LACE TOP BLACK BRA PUMPS HEELS STRONG SHOULDERS 8
VOGUE UK DARIA WERBOWY PAOLO ROVERSI TRUE ROMANCE CORSET TOP WHITE 9
VOGUE AUSTRALIA SHEER FLORAL JUMPER PJ SUIT SHAG BANGS 10
CLEMENCE POESY JALOUSE MAGAZINE TOPLESS HIGH WAIST UNDERWEAR SHORTS LINGERIE CHANEL CAP TOE SILVER BOOTS LACE UP HAT COVER UP 11
t | i-D | cobrasnake | vogueUK| ? | A | vogueUK | flair | stockholmstreetstyle | vogueUK | vogueAUS | jalouse

Seeing BULLETT MAGAZINE's lingerie mood board got me thinking about pretty lil nothings.
There is something fun + satisfying to me, knowing i have something cute on under my look ;)
And of course it's always fun to incorporate a sexy piece to your main look as well!
Here are some of my favorites...

Marlies Dekkers Dame de Paris Balcony Bra
Only Hearts Caroline Chemise
Joie Fanny Lace Top
Calvin Klein Underwear Envy Lace Triangle Bra
Commando Polka Dot Tights
Kiki De Montparnasse Cage Bra
Falke High Heel TightsBARE MINIMUM

GRAPHIC SKIRT + LEATHER

WE THE PEOPLE GRAPHIC SKIRT LEATHER JACKET ALEXANDER WANG STUD DIEGO BAG SHEER TOP BRA
STOCKHOLM STREET STYLE TAYLOR TOMASI HILL THAKOON YELLOW AND BLACK LACE GRAPHIC SKIRT ANKLE BOOTS NAVY SWEATER KNIT
GRAPHIC SKIRT PRADA BEACH SCENE BALENCIAGA CUT OUT BOOTS LEATHER VEST CRAZY TORT SUNGLASSES
we the people | stockholm streetstyle | elle uk

Throw on a graphic skirt, a leather jacket or vest, some edgy leather accessories + you're set!
Here are a few graphic skirts worth checking out: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

ps- you can get the short version of Taylor Tomasi Hill's Thakoon skirt >> here.
pps- check out another one of Elizabeth Cabral's amaze looks >> here.GRAPHIC SKIRT + LEATHER

A LIL PUNK

DAMERNAS Vöc4RLD MAGAZINE RODEBJER SILK PRINT TOP PANTS ACNE STUDDED LEATHER VEST BLACK LEOPARD CREEPERS
Damernas Va¨rld

Obsessing over the details here...
the Rodebjer printed top + pants, the Acne studded leather vest + the leopard creepers.
Of course this had me hunting for the perfect pair + I found these!A LIL PUNK

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Theyskens' Theory Blazer Zimmermann Shirt J brand flares studs elizabeth and james lafayette cat eye nixon watch michael kors fur bag kate spade licorice heels outfit collage wantnov282011

1. Theyskens' Theory Jago Ferry Blazer
2. Zimmermann Idyllic Taped Shirt
3. J Brand Kiki High Rise Flare Jeans
4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Fancy Studs
5. Elizabeth and James Lafayette Cat Eye Sunglasses
6. Nixon Oversized Time Teller Watch
7. Michael Kors Collection Hutton Box Frame Bag
8. Kate Spade New York Licorice Suede PumpsSOMETHING DIFFERENT

MY AFTERNOON AT HARRY WINSTON

HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS CARAT AFTERNOON LUNCH THREE COURSE FASHION STYLE BLOG FIFTH AVENUE 5TH BLOGGER

ph: Ana Schechter

Last week, I was invited to HARRY WINSTON on 5th Avenue for lunch and to check out their iconic engagement ring collection. The moment I stepped through the door I was in diamond heaven! I was given the opportunity to create my dream engagement ring with Harry Winston designers. My dream design would then be sketched for me to take home. I got to see every diamond cut and setting imaginable. I mean, I just about died slipping these rings on my finger! Seriously, the most sparkling beauties I have ever seen! The design I fell in love with was a classic three-carat, round brilliant diamond solitaire ring öa6

We then headed to Harry Winston's old private office (via his tiny personal elevator!), where we were greeted with a delicious elderflower cocktail- one of the best I've ever had! Over cocktails, I got to watch the beautiful video I exclusively posted for you above, showing the design making process of these engagement rings from beginning to end. Ring making is truly an art!

Over the three course lunch we chatted about the diamonds and got to hear some great stories about Harry Winston's history, their charity involvement, and hear about some amazing celebrity and royal encounters. Before leaving, I was presented with my personalized engagement ring sketch- a perfect souvenir that I will make sure to show my boyfriend every chance I get! ;)

Overall, I truly appreciated the personalized experience and getting to learn more about the history and art behind these creations. I want to send out a huge thank you to the Harry Winston team for one of the dreamiest afternoons I've ever had!

Head on over to HARRY WINSTON to check out all of their engagement rings.
I dare you not to fall in love with one!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Elle & Harry Winston. The opinions, as always, are my own.MY AFTERNOON AT HARRY WINSTON

CASUAL PERFECTION

STOCKHOLM STREET STYLE MODEL DENIM CUT OFF SHORTS KNIT BLACK SWEATER CABLEKNIT SHEER BASIC TEE WHITE SHADES SUNGLASSES sheila marquez
stockholm streetstyle

I mean...
No, but seriously, where can I get her top?! I want need it!
It's Alexander Wang! Get it >> here!
Thanks Nicola for letting me know!

ps- you can find a good alternative to her Balenciaga boots>> here!CASUAL PERFECTION