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monday musings//The D is silent.

18 Feb

It’s Oscar season again folks. I won’t bore you with the obvious style makers in the Best Costume Design category. We get it…old clothes are pretty fucking impressive, but I will highlight some of the more unusual fashion muses in this year’s little gold man nominees. First up, Django.

posterWho wouldn’t want to look like this guy? His costume is pure badass. The western influences are subtle and cool, timeless almost. Not a cowboy shirt or boot in sight. Who knew antebellum style could be relavent today?

green.I strangely wanted to emulate his style. I’m a big proponent of functional fashion. Why not make your clothes do double duty? Pockets and space for a sleeve mounted pistol? Yes, please.

Club Monaco/knit sweater, $199
Dorothy Perkins/olive jacket, $79
Weekend Max Mara/corduroy pants, $120
Frye/low heel boots, $298
By Malene Birger/leather glove, $77
Topshop/scarf, $32
crossfox on Etsy/leather belt pouch, $110
Outback Trading Co./hat, $34

Just remember, leave the velvet blue suit to Austin Power.
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monday musings//Dress like a God.

14 May

Loki finally looks menacing. Take notes, dude.

If you want to look menacing hot , wear a suit.

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monday musings//Hipsters.

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I’m not talking about the hipsters you’re thinking of, fortunately, but the universal hipster. The umbrella term for all sub-cultural genres. At least, that’s what the russian movie Stilyagi (“Hipsters”), was all about. Set in a hairy time during the height of the Cold War, the movie follows a group of kids, doing normal teenage stuff. Except, society is a little more overbearing and the government a little less lenient and more Communist than your mid-century America. Continue reading →

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monday musings// Little girl grunge.

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We all know Natalie Portman is a pretty good actress.  Very much like Kirsten Dunst, Natalie peaked at a pretty young age.  Not that the two have gone downhill, but come on…Kirsten in Interview with the Vampire as the vampire child Claudia?  Her best performance ever in my opinion (I haven’t seen Melancholia so that may change).

Leon the Professional.  One of my favorite movies as a child (can’t help that my dad is a hardcore action movie buff).  I watched this again recently and realized how memorable some of the wardrobe choices were.  Each item was meticulously chosen and really stuck in my 10-year-old brain.  The pink lace dress, the red crochet beanie, those circle glasses…Classic early 90s grunge on a 12-year-old is kind of the only way little girls should be dressed.  The 90s look for kids does what the 50s silhouette does for women—it’s flattering and alway appropriate.  It just makes sense.  I might be biased since I was a 90s child, but I stand by my statement.
Getting back to the point.  How awesome are Natalie’s outfits?  She’s the most badass 12-year-old in movie history.  The perfect mix of innocent little girl and you-don’t-want-to-fuck-with-me.  Perfect for summers in New York.  Now, go get a blunt bob with bangs and break some hearts.

Paige Denim/stripe t shirt, $20
TopShop/bomber jacket, $100
H&M/denim shorts, $40
Uniqlo/stripe socks, $20
H by Hudson/brown booties, $147
Natalia Brilli/chain choker necklace, $450
TopShop/round frame sunglasses, $32
hand crocheted beanie, $3.75

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monday musings// Wholesome style.

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Over the winter break (yes because as a freelancer, that still exists outside of school and teaching…and publishing) I was on babysitting duty.  Children get a thrill out of sneaking into a second movie when I usually do it because I’m poor.  Anywho.  We snuck in with our banh mi sandwiches from Mr. Baguette and had a lovely day watching Sherlock Holmes 2 and The Muppet Movie, both of which were surprisingly great movies and wardrobe inspiration.  Wins all around, all day.

I missed the first 10-15 minutes or so of The Muppet Movie, but it didn’t take me long to deduce that Mary’s character was from a Smalltown, USA (literally)—hence the out of place 50′s garb in the heart of LA.  Oh Muppets, you’re so clever and ironic.It’s a look that never becomes old for me.  I’ve been obsessed with the housewife look since the first time I laid eyes on Lucille Ball.  It’s a retro look that’s definitely back thanks to Mad Men, and here to stay thanks to the fact that the 50′s knew how to flatter every woman’s body.
Things I’ve learned from watching the Muppets:

  1. Never underestimate the power of a waisted belt.  Every girl needs a solid waisted belt in their arsenal.  The size doesn’t even matter.  Thick or thin, your choice.
  2. I know 7 inch heels are really kinky and stuff, but seriously, invest in a pair of classy low heels.  Wearable, comfortable, everyday heels for a little lady-like sophistication.  AND you can ACTUALLY dance all night.  Tell me you don’t think those heels Amy Adams is wearing are adorable.  But do avoid the kitten heel.  Useless.
  3. Get a circle skirt.  They look good on everyone.  Trust.  And it’s a great separate.  Throw on any top, tuck it in, done.  Winter? Fitted sweater, tights, done.  You’re welcome.  I kept things a little more modern with a denim top.
  4. UMMMMMM…The Muppets are hilarious.  Travel by map anyone?  Miss Piggy in the Devil Wears Prada, assistant Emily Blunt included?!?
  5. BRIGHT COLORS!!! Just do it.  You’ll feel so much happier.  Just stay away from neons in this look.  Don’t be afraid to throw in a print.  Stick with smaller delicate patterns or a graphic monochromatic one like this large red gingham.
  6. Jack Black is still my favorite.

Get it!

TopShop/ knit sweater, $64
Closed/ slim fit shirt, $72
ASOS/ midi skirt, $82
SR Squared by Sondra Roberts/ satchel handbag, $59
Juicy Couture/ silk scarve, $68
Buckle/ belt, $24
ASOS/ retro sunglasses, $22

Now let’s admire how fucking cool Jason Segel’s powdered blue suit is.

Stay tuned for next weeks movie muse, Natalie Portman in The Professional.

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monday musings// Gypsy cowboy.

26 Dec Noomi_Rapace_in_Sherlock_Holmes_2_15373

Yes, that sounds ridiculous, but just indulge me.

If you haven’t seen the new Sherlock Holmes, you should.  The more and more I think about it, the more and more obsessed I am about it.  And the more and more I want to watch House.  Thank god for cable TV.

That aside, I couldn’t help but notice how kick-ass Noomi Rapace looked.  I’ve always been a sucker for cheekbones and a girl who doesn’t take shit from anyone.  And she looks good even when she’s getting the shit kicked out of her.  She’s really the coolest chick in the movies right now.

Sherlock Holmes has updated period clothing by injecting a certain mood rather than maintaining continuity (a more wearable Tim Burton if you will).  It’s not stuffy or too pretty.  I’m sure the bartenders at Maison Premiere know what I mean.  They’re drooling over Watson’s three piece suit, wishing they could grow such a manly moustache.

But that’s a whole other post for another day.

Back to Miss Simza.Yes, she reads tarot cards and has a ring on every finger…and they may or may not be adorned with coins.  And there’s a whole lot of velvet and tapestry involved in her first scene including a carpet bag.  A real live carpet bag.

But what’s wrong with that?  I love some good jingly jewelry.  I’m the the biggest sucker for lace.  You just have to balance it with a bit of toughness and spunk rather go hippie-layers crazy.

Insert  cowboy influences.Very American, no?  Hat, military jacket, and that wonderfully tooled wide leather belt.  Look at the mismatched buttons!  I’m in love with this skirt from Free People so we’ll take it from there.

All Saints fitted leather jacket, $336
Long skirt, $100
Frye lace up boots, $268
Forever21 feather jewelry, $11
House of Harlow 1960 coin earrings, $160
Pamela Love antique sterling silver ring, £240
ASOS chain necklace, $18
Felt hat, $50
Linea Pelle Collection chain belt, $198

Thinking of making this a new winter look.  But then, there’s always this.  Ugh.

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Wishlist.

29 Nov Christmas

It’s that time of the year again, my favorite time of the year.  So here’s a wishlist of impossible I can never get myself (and no one can get for me).  It’s a wishlist after all, ridiculous things and objects that really aren’t for having.  Dream on.

(yes, my taste is ecclectic…yes those are black leather wedge booties next to a quilted pencil skirt).

Anthropologie/silk blouse, $100
Blackmilk/galaxy legging, $75
Steven Alan/Hadley PJ Shorts, $60
Anthropologie/Pencil skirt, $118
Lanvin/wedge heels, £395
Camilla Skovgaard/wedge heels, £390
Anthropologie/crystal earrings, $28
Made Her Think/chain ring, $240
Unearthen/Pyramid ring, $300
rUnearthen/cystal bullet necklace, $310
Pamela Love/double finger ring, $425
Staub/La Cocotte mini, $54
Anthropologie/farmer’s market basket, $14

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Space.

17 Aug Sombrero Galaxy

So I’ve been watching a lot of BSG lately.  Don’t hate.  It’s amazing.  Promise.

And I’ve fallen in love with everything outer space again.  It will be a while before we have teleportation or intergalactic cruise ships, but I’m having a ball with space inspired fashion.

Christopher Kane Resort 2011 || dreamy Hubble images in shiny silk

photos from style.com

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Camilla Skovgaard || sturdy and sleek statement shoes from the future

photos from net-a-porter, farfetch

I tend to lean towards the functional futuristic fashion, nothing too fussy or uncomfortable.  You have to be ready to jump into a cockpit and fend off an alien invasion.  My vision of the future is full of ass-kicking.  Blame Hollywood.  But “futuristic” clothing is really shinier and tighter athletic wear (sweat wicking materials and super-thin heat insulating panels?).

I ramble.

How to bring the future to your wardrobe:
1.  Black OR white.  I’m not talking about the soho chic layers of draped black material or WASP-y head-to-toe white linen.  Simple black, body-conscious dress with some sleek ass kicking booties.  Or a cutout a white tunic and matching chunky platform wedges.  Think of it as an edgier minimalism.
2.  Or a sleeker punk.  Attitude with out the chains and buckles.  Clean cut leather pieces without the studs and frayed T-shirts.  Leather pants or leather paneled leggings with chunky knitted sweaters?  Very Matrix.
3.   Playing with accessories is always the easiest way into a new trend.  Geometric acrylic bangles and large plastic shape earrings.  Polished metal cuffs and chokers.  Those killer Camilla shark-toothed wedge boots (perfect with skinny jeans).

Just make sure to steer clear of the alien inspired…leave that to Lady Gaga.

photo by marcus piggott

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Space theme needs tunes about space.

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Hip-Hop/Bianca Jagger

1 Sep RECHERCHE: Hip-Hop/Bianca Jagger

 

I’m interning for a stylist right now, we’ll call him Worthington (just in case for some reason I’m not supposed to be doing this on the interwebs).  A little research project for some future shoots…

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Conclusion:

1. Rappers have gotten skinnier, but still can’t and won’t be separated from baggy clothes.
2. I found Christina Milian, she’s with The Dream.
3. Bianca Jagger was the cat’s meow. 70′s glamour and drama. Check out them brows. Them jawlines.

Things I’ve learned:

1. All you men out there, don’t be afraid to wear some (subtle) bling and COLOR. Screams confidence.
2. And all the girls, let your outfit be the focus from time to time, make a statement with your look and not your war paint or your hair. Also, invest in some headgear, a flashy turban is great way to hide a bad hair day under something super glam.

Bon après-midi!

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