Street Style: New York Vintage Coat Spy Girl

I encountered this lovely lady and her friend in Washington Square Park, on a fall day a few months ago. 

I love the unexpected color combinations. (cobalt blue + beige + reds + brown!) The contrast stitching on her wool coat is stunning, and I love her worn-in brown leather boots. 

When I told her I liked her trench coat, she said she got it thrifting, and "I feel like a Swedish spy when I wear it. Like a cool spy woman." 

I love it when clothes tell you a story, or make you feel like you are in one. 

So for all I know, she is a spy (from Sweden)!

Oscar de La Renta Pre-Fall 2011

Also known as stop it. Just stop it. Ohmigoodness. I don't think I've ever seen an Oscar de La Renta collection I don't love. Perfect fall shapes, lady-like perfection (as always), and COLOR! Thank you. Being in New York surrounding by blackblackblack makes me want to dress like this all the time. There is also something so timeless about his clothes. I could see a fabulous mid 80s woman with big bangles in these looks, or a curvy 30 something, or a twiggy tall girl. Oh yeah and did I mention color perfection? The mix of prints, textures, and colors are so unique. Break those seasonal color rules Oscar, do your thing, get it done.

Denim Done Right.

I've never been a big fan of denim. Never a big one for jeans, or a country/nautical preppy look, it's taken me a while to warm up to denim. I've started to see it differently. 

  
Here are some New Yorkers who put together  

delicious denim looks.

Perfectly Clean, Crisp, and Cuffed.

An amazing way to wear denim shorts in cooler weather. Expert layering, and incredible personal style.

This jacket was so intricate. Not your regular jean jacket. Sophisticated, detailed, artistic with a real edge to it.

I normally don't like denim bags. But there is something about the simplicity of this. The way it pops against the red coat that I just adore.

Street Style: Beginnings

So I am going to be adding some Street Style posts to this little slice of internet pie. I've been traipsing (yes, traipsing) around NY stopping people on the street and asking to take their picture. I was nervous at first, but I am realizing that it is such a lovely way to interact with strangers.

In NY, people are so close and crowded together. New Yorkers have a hardness, an armor. But when a stranger comes up to you and says "Hey, you look great today!", people light up and talk to you.

Oh and I've become a fan of lurking on street corners, surreptitiously taking photos of footwear.

I am also going to try to do outfit posts of what I'm wearing, have patience while I get the hang of taking pics of myself with no tripod. Here are some shots to start...enjoy!

Her posture, the colors and proportions. Et Chanel? Mondieux.

That is a perfect hat. Timeless.

Treasury: Camile loves Typography

'Camille loves typeography.' 33norashmora33

Vintage Train Case .. Tawny ... TheFancyLamb $32.00	Wind of change.... Cream-Bro... aftershowersho... $43.00	handmade journal - coptic wo... ThreeTreesBind... $75.00	Typography love art print - ... RetroModernArt $23.00
Navy Bird Beige Clutch READY... mojospastyle $35.00	Wire Wrapped Ring - To Order... gabeadz $12.00	vintage 1950s party dress / ... SwaneeGRACE $128.00	Pinecone earrings MagpiesShop $9.00
Camille Coat with Goblin Hoo... Malam $330.00	Key Holder - Jewelry organiz... Lolailo $14.99	Pinecone Photo Set, Home Dec... semisweetstudi... $35.00	100 Japanese Inspired PEEL &... kawaiigoodies $18.95
Saguaro Cactus Lamp EXAMPL... WildMountainWr... $1400.00	Dog Art Print Hand Shadows ... LouisestArt $25.00	Vintage Suitcase by Samsonit... FlyingAce $35.00	Green and Tan Jar stuckinthemudp... $38.00

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Unexpected Color

I am currently obsessed with creating unexpected color combinations for the Fall and Winter season. Pastels sneaking in where they aren't supposed to be. Chocolate Browns and Fall Leaves next to Lemon Meringue and Blue Skies. Here are three collections of color combos I've been taken with.

Burgundy & Mint

Burgundy - Vintage Lucite an... lovestrucksoul $64.00	1940s dressing gown by Saybu... tiddleywink $48.00	burgundy dirndl skirt size8vintage $35.00	Light Mint Green Tagua nut b... veronicarileym... $78.00
Audrey-Hair Comb with CELADO... fabulousfinds $6.00	Crocheted Hipster Slouch Hat... DollfaceDeVill... $36.00	Mouse, mint green 8x8 Origin... ellemoss $22.00	Felted necklace burgundy fl... Baymut $35.00
Vintage Shiny Striped1940s D... VeraVague $74.00	round accent table uncommon $225.00	Lines Floral Foliage Jacquar... Nineheads $10.35	Vintage 70s Embroidered Bohe... MajikHorse $72.00
1970s men's shirt by Mr.... tiddleywink $24.00	Trans lucite 1950s spectacle... Veramode $16.00	Anchor Hocking Jadite Lotus ... nikid2 $90.00	vintage rare 1930s burgundy ... simplicityisbl... $125.00

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Baby Blue & Mustard Yellow

Italian Vintage Mustard Yell... jessjamesjake $45.00	Larimar AAA bridal necklace ... LarimarAndSilv... $350.00	Dark Mustard Canvas Pleats B... tippythai $29.00	Be Tropical Girl in Lovely P... LadyTA $39.00
SEMI CHUNKY cotton scarf in ... EcoShag $38.00	Vintage yellow mustard colou... ArmadioDelDeli... $18.00	Sexy Baby Blue Mesh Embroide... jessjess8899 $35.00	Mustard Foks celapiu $105.00
beaded earrings, vintage luc... whoop $15.00	pastel blue bow, Finn inspir... hearttoheartbo... $6.50	Abby Cat tshirt - Alternativ... rctees $22.00	Mod Pair of Baby Blue Lamps theNeedleinthe... $91.55
Springtime White Magnolia in... UnaPhoto $19.00	FREE US SHIPPING Curly cocoo... Ayca $42.00	Vintage 1950s Baby Blue Toy ... TheFancyLamb $52.00	mustard tulip dress bluesvilleusa $35.00

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Rust & Pale Pink

DK superwash yarn - Rust evermorestudio... $13.00	Light Pink Statement Necklac... PrettyPigDesig... $28.00	Deep Firey Orange Rust Peony YesMoreFunk $4.50	Lumbar Pillow Pair . Pink Gi... BlueDoorStyle $25.00
Handmade Vegan Mineral Eye S... paintedlips $10.50	Potholder Set in Feathery Pr... MaryLisaDesign... $14.00	Vintage 1950s Pink Lacey Wig... wayfaringmagno... $110.00	Vase, Group of six avant gar... blueroompotter... $270.00
Vintage Authentic Missoni K... EMMAsVintage $125.00	HaLLoWeeN SaLe Strawberry Ic... MissVioletLace $73.60	Ornaments of Gold - 8x8 Fin... ellemoss $22.00	Vintage 1960's Dress Coa... VeraVague $165.00
Dusty Pink Rose Birdcage Vei... amandaarcher $40.00	25% OFF SALE Fall Decor Phot... ara133photogra... $7.50	Nursery decor Love Letters, ... metroline6 $35.00	Elephant tshirt - Mens Ameri... rctees $22.00

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