Hermes Scarves

Oh, how I want one. Aren't they just beautiful? If anyone happens to pick up the latest Bazaar issue, just look at the ad on the back page. It's perfect. You're welcome:

Refreshing.

Sorry it's been so long! Anyways, this morning while reading the newspaper I came across Robin Ghivan's fashion column. Today's story reflected on the old-timey Ebony Fashion Fair, a smaller fashion show centered around black men and women being able to showcase their individuality on the runway. The article is refreshing because it is different from the glamourous world if the high fashion runways. Hey, don't get me wrong, I love Prada, Chanel, and everything about fashion wek, but it was pretty cool to read about a different look at fashion. Check out the article here.

As I was reading I was really thinking about retro inspired clothes, so here's something I came up with.

Items in this set:
Gettin' Twiggy Wit It Dress, $165
Deena & Ozzy Spectator Oxford, $48
Bow-quet Headband, $15
Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $40
Amaka Straw Hat, 20 GBP

I know, I know, it's January, but this outfit really made me think of summer in the 60's, which sort of ties into the fashion column I read. Anyways, obviously the hat and headband are one-or-the-other's because it would be sort of strange to wear both. What are your favorite fashion columns or blogs??

Holiday Outfits #1

So, here is my first post in the Holiday Outfits category I had previously mentioned. A request I received so far has been about what to wear to various holiday parties.

• Dinner Party/Formal

This outfit is for those events we all have to attend around this time, the dinners with relatives, or the family parties, or any other events where dressing up is a must (for example, my family sometimes goes to the theater around this time of year to see things like a Christmas Carol).

Black Dress - H&M
Devin Military Peacoat, $70
Christian louboutin shoes, 445 GBP
Jacquard Wool Tights, 12 GBP

I tried to feature patterned tights in this one, because if they're dressed up enough, they look fabulous when paired with a simple outfit! Obviously, none of us can go out and buy Louboutins for this kind of thing, but I thought the two heels could each work well, one for if you wanted to really show of your tights and one if you wanted your toe to coordinate!

Here are some other great tights you could wear under this:

Tradition Tights, $34
Henrik Vibskov Stripe Pattern Tights, 50 GBP
Henrik Vibskov Stripe Pattern Tights, 50 GBP
Preppy Fashion Tights, $6.80

Got any more suggestions?? Let me know!

coming soon!

Sorry guys, I've been swamped with homework and sports! I am announcing a new post theme for the next few weeks: holiday outfits! Wintertime is my favorite time of the year to dress, because there are so many interesting options. Comment here with what part of the holidays YOU want me to feaure (outfits of course)!

It Bag vs. Statement Necklace

It bag vs. Statement necklace- these two options are great because they are a really easy way to make your outfit fun and interesting without having to spend too much time carefully picking and choosing outfit components. But which to choose? Certainly not both at the same time, but one or the other- it bag or statement necklace- always makes an outfit. Here I'm posting my ideas on how to wear each. In my opinion, the outfit you're going to rock shouldn't have to compete with the bag or necklace, so I tried to keep it simple.

It Bag:

Items in this set:
Vince cardigan, $275, T by Alexander Wang top, $75, Current/Elliott jeans, $175, Report flats, $60, Marc by Marc Jacobs shoulder bag

As you can see, the neutral colors of the outfit aren't too much for the purple bag (which is perfect, but that's no surprise as it is marc jacobs). This is a pretty simple, comfy outfit, perfect for a day you're not feeling very creative, because literally just grabbing the bag really makes the whole outfit.

Statement Necklace:

Items in this set: Delias.com dress, $34, Aldoshoes.com boots, $170, Helmut Lang tights, $320, By Malene Birger necklace, $265

For this outfit, I went a little bit less low-key. Just a little, though. The shoes have tiny studs along the bottom to go with the studs on the necklace, and the black embellished buttons on the dress help to bring out the black felt of the necklace. This outfit is probably more for a party, dinner, or any holiday get together (can you believe it's already that time of year?).

What do you think you choose more often? Which would you be more likely to choose, it bag or statement necklace?

inspiration board!

So remember how I said I had an inspiration board in the works? Well, I finally got some work done on it, and ta-da! Do you like it?

I got the pictures from a Delia's catalogue, TeenVogue, even like a few from Seventeen, and some other clothing catalogues, plus two from a Vera Bradley add, because the prints fit in with the theme. By theme, I mean I organized the board into groups that ended up just kind of meshing together.

The top left picture show kind of the more edgy pieces (leather jackets, chucks, etc.), the top right shows more colorblock and dresses and solids, and the bottom shows slightly more boho-chic pieces. Kind of hard to see and get, i know. If you can see in the very first shot above these, there is also a space on the board for plaid (I need to get me some more oversized flannel shirts and funky leggings to go with!).



Any ideas on what my next boards should be about? (fashion-related, of course) :]

how i would wear...

leather leggings:
I know how "in" leather leggings have become, but since I don't see my style as biker-chic, I think I would pair them with something more mellow, more boho-chic, to scale them down but still play up the legs. With a dream marc jacobs bag and a scarf for color balance, this outfit would definitely be something would wear out, and even possibly to school, if my hairstyle worked :]

Items in this set:
Dorothy Perkins dress, 45 GBP
Repetto flats, $235
Marc by Marc Jacobs tote bag, $340
American Eagle Outfitters scarf, $25
Wetseal.com tights, $20

Isn't creating sets on polyvore just the best?
How would you wear them? Tell me!