March 2009

Litter SF

March 14, 2009

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These pictures are from Litter SF – some of the most amazing jewelry I have found in a long time. Litter SF (SF meaning San Francisco) make their jewelry from metals & trinkets they randomly find.

Litter SF

I am thoroughly annoyed that the ring I want is already sold out, but I think I’ll be buying one of those headpieces soon. I couldn’t love this stuff more than I already do!

GO TO: Litter SF

Nightcap Clothing

March 11, 2009

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I came across Nightcap Clothing by accident the other day and loved these pictures from their look book, especially with the paint-splattered, Factory Girl-style background.

Nightcap Clothing

I used to be the type of girl who wore vintage lace slips as dresses, skirts, tops. Although those years are over, every time I see a fashion designer go for that ethereal, floaty, cream lace look, I start to think about pairing some chunky boots with vintage lace slips “frocks and docs”-style.

GO TO: Nightcap Clothing

I found these pictures of Mischa Barton in Nylon last year. I just love how 70s, Marianne Faithfull-esque she is – the floppy hat, torn & faded denim, the daisy, the bangs and her loose hair.

Mischa Barton In Nylon

My fashion mood board for March: loving gypsy-esque editorials, fur and feathers, vintage tees, street style and black and white photographs.

Fashion Mood Board, March 2009

PHOTO CREDITS:  The Fashion Spot, Punky B, The Sartorialist, Garance Dore, Style

This collection of clothes by Isabel Marant – they are beyond incredible. It reminds me slightly of Marni, slightly of Balmain, but also has this totally unique, bohemian look. I want every piece.

I love the ethnic earrings and the studded boots that they have paired with every outfit.

Isabel Marant Clothes

1. Love the sheer, floral white top with the simple black skirt and boots. It adds a boho-esque touch while still being really simple. This could be dressed up at night time by adding heels. I also love the hint of color with the blue bracelet.

2. Again, a simple, floaty dress with a leather belt. The addition of the coat is what really does this for me – it adds a slight edge and I love the blue color. I think an army green would’ve worked well here, too. This is something Kate Hudson would probably wear.

3. Cute Mexican-style embroidery, which seems to have been really popular for almost two years now. This reminds me a little of Anna Sui, though I’m sure Anna would’ve paired it with floral tights. Love the blue, red and white – very Americana!

4. Incredible cut-outs on the top, paired with a slouchy but structured coat. Not sure if the bottom is a floral skirt or a pair of billowy pants – I am hoping it is a skirt. The oversized blazer/coat is what does it for me with this outfit.

5. Perfection! Sheer, lace top with the floral skirt – this is the most Marni-esque, I think, circa 2002. This really works well with the boots, as it adds a tougher element to the outfit, which, without the boots, might have been a little hippie-ish.

Half the time, Chloe Sevigny is wearing something entirely unfathomable to me, but I still always want to imitate her. She is the fashion queen – there is no one who can top her.

I mean, the girl can pick something out that girls were wearing in 1992, and make it seem fresh and new again. She is singlehandedly reviving the grunge era with every new outfit. It’s been at least ten years since I thought denim jackets, let alone denim one-pieces, were fashionable.

Chloe Sevigny Fashion

Another thing I love about Chloe? The girl knows that her legs are her absolute best feature and she works them to effect! If I had legs like that, my closet would be stock full of mini dresses and shorts, and that would be it! Get inspired!

Plenty of rumors abound about Vanessa Traina and her sister, Victoria, and their fashion sensibilities, such as using Birkins as school bags. But to use an old cliché, money cannot buy style. Some people are just born with it.

Vanessa Traina is one of those girls. I first stumbled across her in pictures of Nicole Richie and Kirsten Dunst and suddenly, I found myself scouring The Fashion Spot forums looking for more. Vanessa had more of a bohemian edge to her but in (very) recent years has erred on the “rock chic” side of things, often one day behind the Olsens.

Vanessa Traina Fashion

To get her look, invest in skinny jeans, floaty skirts and moccasin boots, to start. Then grow your collection of simple tees and tanks in neutral colors. Finally, save your dollars and get a couple of fantastic bags (Chloe snakeskin, Balenciaga motorcycle). Braid your hair, get a pair of aviators, wear minimal makeup and make sure you are seen at Bryant Park twice a year when New York Fashion Week is on. And don’t forget, friends in fashionable circles.

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