I Want It Yesterday: A Topknot
Source: Who What Wear Daily The Jenni Kayne look is my favorite. The only reason that I don’t chop my hair off again is the desire to have a huge topknot. Read More
Love at First Sight: Balenciaga Resort
On Friday, Esther asked me what I thought of the 2010 resort collections and I didn’t have much of an answer for her. For some reason, I hadn’t been compelled to browse the photos – which is very odd because if I’m being honest, the resort collections are usually my favorite. Today, I started with Balenciaga and got through the first 12 looks before passing judgment: It’s true love. I’m convinced that Nicolas... Read More
The Uniform Project
When I was in 5th grade, my parents sent me to private school. We had to wear a very (re)strict(ive) dress code. Each day, we were required to wear a polo shirt in either white or hunter green and khaki pants. There were no real Blair Waldorfs in my class, no real competition over who looked the best – at least not as far as our clothes were concerned. Perhaps its because we hadn’t realized the value of accessorizing yet – it was... Read More
Current Inspiration: Tracy Reese
I saw this photo during one of my classmate’s presentations on Tracy Reese (Fall 2009) and I swooned a little bit in my seat. The combination of delicate floor length florals, layered ruffles, and a long tux jacket is very inticing to me. I recently acquired some long vintage dresses from my mother and as Because I’m not usually one for lengths longer than my knee, I ‘ve struggled with how to style them but when the rain dries... Read More
Inspiration: Young Hercules
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before on the blog but I am so thankful for Hulu.com. Being able to (legally) watch obscure television shows for free on the internet has changed my life. Over the holidays, I devoted an entire two or three days to watching…….YOUNG HERCULES. Yes, I know how absurd that might sound but I assure you, it was time well spent. I’m the type of person who isn’t embarrassed to tell you... Read More
Inspiration: Feather Headpieces
Source: “Queen For A Day” / Amica Deutsche via Photo_Decadent Model: Megan Hind Photographer: Serge Guerand Read More
100th Post!
100th post! Yes’m. This has been such a fun project and I’m glad that I’ve been able to keep it up in the midst of all the crazy in my life. I know it’s not quite the new year buttt good stuff is on the way in ’09 and I’m really excited about it. For one, I’ll finally have my apartment situation taken care of and will be ready to start classes at FIT. Also… thanks to my lovely parents, I’ll once... Read More
