Posts tagged ‘chanel’
Cherry Bomb
I guess I’m on a color binge right now; first pink, then white (no that’s not a color, but relatively speaking), and now bursts of red. I think it’s because I’m trying to add more color in my life, and there’s nothing figuratively speaking about that statement. I literally want to start wearing more color and want to introduce more color into my apartment, but bright, bold looks just aren’t what I immediately go for! That’s where the baby steps come in.
Yesterday I wore a pretty neutral outfit, black and white – go figure, and just as I was ready to give up on an exciting look, I grabbed my bright red leopard print scarf and pop! goes the weasel, I was totally satisfied with my getup. A lot of people shy away from red, but it happens to be the color I flock to the most. From a strong red lip to a powerful pair of red pumps, here are some ways I’d like to continue adding this cherry colored hue to my daily ensembles.
// images via here & here
Bag Hunger
Some people stalk celebrities. Other people stalk Facebook. But I, I stalk bags. I have a bag weakness. A bag addiction. A bag…problem, if you will. They’re easily the item I covet most.
An innocent walk into Barney’s almost always results in me spending over an hour on the first floor, trying on different bags from Balenciaga to Givenchy to Celine, and it pretty much goes without saying that I change my bag daily. The burgundy PS11 by Proenza Schouler is currently on the top of my must-have-bag-list (I actually have dreams about it), but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t on the hunt for some of these as well. Especially that gremlin bag above – seriously, who makes that!?
EDIT: Big thank you to a very lovely reader Megan who informed me that the gremlin bag is by Giles Deacon. Brilliant! Now onto tracking one down…
// photos via tommy ton
On Your Marks…
Holy moly, it feels like Christmas Eve. Karl Lagerfeld’s affordable line Karl, hits Net-A-Porter tomorrow and I am doing back flips with excitement. Not only is it a collection that emulates that androgynous style I so enjoy (skinny trousers, structured jackets, fingerless gloves and Karl’s signature collar? Yes please!) but it also makes me feel a little less guilty that I’m so often drawn to black and white pieces. My fingers and toes are crossed that this collection doesn’t disappear in .5 seconds like the Missoni x Target collaboration (though I was able to score this little baby) but I have a feeling it’s going to be one of those things I need to set my alarm for. On your marks, get set, go!
Looking Ahead
{ From left to right: Mary Katrantzou, Proenza Schouler, Jason Wu, Altuzarra, Camilla and Marc }
To me, the new year is about looking ahead; thinking about how you want the year to turn out, things you hope to accomplish, and of course the clothes you’re going to wear. Since fashion is always a season ahead, I’ve been sitting on my favorite trends and looks for spring since last September. Suffice it to say, my buns are sore and it’s time I stood up and shared them!
Take the floral prints above. At first all I could think was “flowers? for spring? groundbreaking.” (we all know that Devil Wears Prada quote) but then as I reexamined I realized that these aren’t your average peonies and roses, these are some crazy city chic flowers that are as vibrant as a tropical school of fish!
And while we’re on the vibrant note, let’s discuss the jazzy tinfoil treats below. I’m a big fan of metallics – on my feet, on my body, on my silverware – and I am loooovin the colorful metallic tones from last season’s runway. The holographic iridescent leather trousers from Theyskens’ Theory (second from the right) had me totally transfixed on the runway and ditto goes for the Prabal Gurung dress on the far left. Both have that sleek feminine look while still being entirely unusual and daring.
(Keep reading! More trends and descriptions below!)
{ Prabal Gurung, Suno, Balenciaga, Theyskens Theory, Giles }
Now, I’ve never been one for pastels; they wash me out and have always felt a bit too Easter eggy for me. But oh, these cotton candy hues had me droooooling and it’s not just because I love me some cotton candy. The colors seen at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Jill Stuart, Versace, etc. had a crisper feel that made them sophisticated instead of baby-chick-in-a-basket-cheesy. Though I’ll have to see how they look on my skin tone, I’m looking forward to trying out some mint green and strawberry sorbet hues come springtime.
{ Prada, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Versace, 3.1 Phillip Lim }
Give me a tribal print any day of the week and I am as happy as a beaver in a dam. Alexander Wang (far left) went the sportier route while BCBG (far right) took me on an island cruise with resort ready dresses and kaftans. And you gotta love Christopher Bailey for putting all those embellishments and rich tones on the staple Burberry trench coats! As much as I love the signature trench, it’s refreshing to see the switch up, especially with crazy collar and lining ornamentation.
{ Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Burberry Prorsum, Barbara Bui, BCBG Max Azria }
Last, but certainly not least, we have the heavily structured and detailed candy colored dresses that dominated (and I mean dominated) the runways at Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Again, normally something I would shy away from, but hot diggity dog if Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty were getting dressed today this is most certainly what they’d be wearing. Between Marc Jacobs’ broderie anglaise at Louis Vuitton (far left) to the lacey details at Oscar de la Renta (center) to the razor cut outs at Valentino (far right), I’m going to have to give my spring evening attire a complete and utter makeover!
{ Louis Vuitton, Christopher Kane, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Valentino }
Can we just go ahead and skip winter?
A Week in Review
{ Vintage inspired fabrics from Paul & Joe }
This week was long, exhausting, and entirely amazing. Starting off early Monday morning with a press preview for a number of my favorite designers including Paul & Joe to spending the rest of the week devoted entirely to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. It was incredible to be able to go backstage, see all the girls, and then watch them walk the runway in outfits that I could only dream of wearing…for Halloween that is. You can find my complete coverage of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Modelinia.
I couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s Friday – especially because I woke up this morning, looked out the window and realized that Fall has officially arrived. It’s as if the trees changed their color over night. Or maybe I was just too busy to notice. Either way I can’t wait to enjoy all of it this weekend.
{ Chanel Nail Polish in Black Pearl (this photo is really scary too) }
{ Backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with Karlie Kloss }
{ Giant moon balloon that fell into my arms at the end of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show }
{ Bonjour Fall! }
