NY Street Style: Lady turns it OUT.

This lovely lady posed for me on a cold day in New York City. Everything about her outfit is incredible. She collects vintage Bakelite, and she MADE her own fur wrap/scarf. I don't even have any idea how one goes about making a fur stole, but apparently this lovely New Yorker is a fashion genius. Her dress and cardigan are from the 1950's, and they added cozy layers while creating an hourglass silhouette. She had the perfect combination of vintage glamor and modern trends.  I loved her sky high chunky clog platforms, her leopard print phone case, her incredible bright red hair, and her general high fashion fierce femme demeanor. We talked about our shared love of fashion and vintage finds, and she let me document her whole situation, down to her bright blue nails. 

Internet, I have a new style icon. 

Style Icon: Daphne Guiness

Pure originality. I love her hair, her look, the risks she takes. 

She works everything with commitment! 

(photos: style.com, the sartorialist)

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.

Pre Fall 2012: JASON WU wins and is best.

Obviously, designers have been paying attention to my obsession with burgundy, coral, and teal. So pretty much, I'm in love with the Pre-Fall collections this year.  

 There is also an abundance of the "very cool artist aunt who lives in a loft space and was photographed by Warhol and only wears giant bracelets" look.   

 Which, of course, is best.  So I'll be going through my faves...but I am bursting with excitement over...

  

Jason Wu's Pre-Fall Perfection. 

High Waists, Dramatic Lip, Femme Fatale, Feminine Embellishments, Unexpected Colors, all the best rolled into a Jason Wu brain. I think my excitement can't even be contained by just one post. So keep your eyes peeled for more WU!!!

Cape on ANOTHER LEVEL. I so so wanna see it from the back.

I think this dress would look good in any size. Also I love the lines with the shoes. It is sharp and sweet.

Perfectly tailored, incredible colors, detailing. Just put someone a bit bustier in there (ahem) and you have a show stopper. (and also BURGUNDY!!!)

All photos: Style.com, Jason Wu

Siren Makeup on the Runway....

Fall 2006 Christian Dior

Fall 2005 Christian Dior

  



This idea of trying out the crazy dramatic eyebrow is becoming more and more appealing thanks to Mr.Galliano.

Prints.

I've been really interested in (quelle suprise) fabric and prints lately. I am really loving when a piece has an unexpected print, or color, or embroidery. So here is some Duke Ellington, some street style, some inspiration, and more.This song is Caravan, off of the album Money Jungle. It was recorded in September 1962. Duke Ellington (piano); Charles Mingus (bass); Max Roach (drums).

Printtexturejazzbluess by Norasnovity

1980's blue & black over... Rosesandruins $18.00	Tamara Bali CutOut Top Blous... LuvStoneVintag... $34.00	Vintage Jungle Love Forest P... AmprisLoves $36.00	Spaghetti stripes skirt retr... prototypedesig... $40.00
Black Sweater Dress in Organ... SevenBlooms $120.00	1980's Cardigan Vintage ... PomegranateVin... $32.99	Vintage 60s Dress - Black Co... BadChollaVinta... $58.00	Cyber Monday Etsy- Free Ship... pidgepidge $88.00
extra long grey fingerless g... lolide $68.00	Felt Headband Hand Embroider... lovemaude $18.00	vintage Gunne Sax dress // 1... RococoVintage $86.00	1990s Anna Sui Cropped Blaze... OiseauVintage $119.00
25% OFF SALE Vintage Black V... VintageDarling $22.50	1950s Vintage Chenille Bedsp... LoLovesVintage $59.00	1940s vintage dress // Scall... AdelaideHomese... $104.00	1970s dress // vintage flora... giselaandzoevi... $48.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

This is Ibi from Yemen. His scarf is from Yemen, and was a gift from his mom.

p.s. Thanks to big and little Patrick for the Duke piece.

Platforms, dearie

  craycray amazing omg platforms.  

This Nina Ricci Insane/Perfect Platform is #6 in style.com's top ten spring shoes. Most of their picks were bleh...But this...it's like walking on the 90s, 70s, 60s, and 40s all at once. This is no plain Mary Jane. They pry cost a bajillion dollars, but I can still marvel. (A bajillion dollars is waaaaay too much to spend on shoes, dearie.) Also can we talk about this baby pink, kelly green, navy blue combo? I've never been much for kelly green, but in this color sandwich it works suprisingly well. Tra la la I love colors.

Nina Ricci Spring RTW 2011 photo: www.style.com

Teal Schpeil

Oh Donna Karen, you read my mind. Teals and mints and aquas all together for fall with red lipstick and ridiculous coats. This may be my fall inspiration. Just Femme it up a bit, and I'm so there.

DKNY Fall 2011 photo: www.style.com