Killer Etsy Designer: Norwegian Wood

Etsy designer Norwegian Wood is insanely talented. These two pieces are purely amazing:

Jersey Fringe Bandage Skirt, $95


The Cage "Skirt", $110

Vintage Fashion Photography

Enjoying the vast collection of vintage fashion photography to be found on Flickr.


50's Dior photographed by Walde Huth


50's supermodel Dovima


Gown by Giovannelli-Sciarra - photo by Genevieve Naylor


From a September 1967 Mademoiselle. Notice the killer boots!

Photos via MyVintageVogue 's photo stream.

Summer sandal: Take 2

So...the sandals I posted yesterday (see below) were not available in my size, and a little bit out of my price range.
Then, by the grace of blog, I came across these:



Marais USA cobalt sandals found via Modish Not bad for $58 + shipping. Score!

The Perfect Sandals?

Thank you to Mrs. French @ Bliss (the blog) for posting these sandals. They are perfection.

Antik Batik Langoa Sandals @ La Garconne

Etsy Designer Find: Modern Trinkets

I can't wear dangly earrings...just studs. But if I could, I would totally snap up these pieces by Modern Trinkets. Nice bonus: they are under $15 a pair.

Renegade Craft Fair SF: Artist Preview

Here are a few more artists that I am psyched to see at the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco on July 18th and 19th.


Laser-cut wood jewelry by Molly M Designs



Crystal Pattern pendant and Facet rings by Lucy Machine

Renegade Craft Fair SF: Stalking These...

The list of artists for Renegade Craft Fair San Francisco is up. Here are two shops I will be checking out:


Linocuts by Three Fish Studios


Photo prints by e.soule

More shop previews to come!

Countdown to Renegade Craft Fair SF

Just 25 days until the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco. So excited!

Stay tuned for more on the artists who I will be stalking.

Trendspotting Resort 2010: Tulip Skirts

This is a trend I can stand behind: tulip skirts. I love the blousy shape that was seen at more than a few Resort 2010 shows.

Here are my favorite examples:

Bold looks by Jason Wu and Narciso Rodriguez.

Basic looks by 3.1 Philip Lim and ADAM

Brazen looks by Alexander Wang and Donna Karan

Friday Fashion Focus: Brian Reyes Resort Collection

The resort collection that Brian Reyes offered last week has amazing shape and pattern. Both the dresses and the casual looks are perfection. Here are my favorite pieces:



All images from Style.com

Must See Blog: Jak & Jil

If you are remotely intrigued by fashion and the high-glamour crowd that surrounds the fashion world, I highly suggest you take a peek at Jak & Jil Blog.
The photographer, Tommy Ton chronicles the fashion and the fashionable outside the doors of fashion shows. And writes "HERE AT JAK & JIL, EVERYDAY IS FASHION WEEK."

Etsy Find for a Long Wednesday

I was mesmerized by these hair combs designed by Which Goose. Aren't they perfect?

Found the designer via Through The Looking Glass

Etsy Rocking My World Again

Doesn't this glass bowl just make you want to be a better person?

Lovely "Nest" glass bowl by Etsy artist Heather Palmer.
And she's in San Francisco!

Fashion Blog Crush: Celebrity Looks For Less

I am the first to admit, a $700 t-shirt is not a realistic "investment item" for my wardrobe...no matter what InStyle and Vogue would like us to believe.

The writer of my new favorite blog, Celebrity Looks for Less, gets it. She takes celebrity ensembles, breaks 'em down, and offers us normal fashion folks, attainable options. Like so:


Click here for the Kate Moss "For Less" breakdown

And click here for the Sienna Miller breakdown details.

I'm thinking of sending in some requests...like this Blake Lively ensemble.

Etsy Rocks My World

This silhouette on a leaf that the artist, Jenny Lee Fowler can customize is A-Maz-Ing.  Don't you agree?  Find out more on Etsy.

Fashion Focus: Met Costume Gala 2009 High&Lowlights

The Met's Costume Institute Gala is everything the fashion world (and I!) wishes the Oscars red carpet could be. More daring, more fashion-focused, more innovative. Here are some of my favorite images from the 2009 event last night:

Rise and Shine


January Jones in Michael Kors; Anja Rubin in Balmain
Alex Wek (unknown design); Isabeli Fontana in Calvin Klein Collection

I'm with the Designer

Jessica Alba with Jason Wu; Liv Tyler, Kate Hudson with Stella McCartney

Missing the Marc


Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson with Marc Jacobs,
Winona Ryder and Victoria Beckham all in designs by Marc Jacobs.

Modern Love

Eva Longoria in Diane Von Furstenberg; Katy Perry in Tommy Hilfiger

So Bad It's Good ?

Leighton Meester and Madonna in Louis Vuitton

Hottest Mamas

Heidi Klum in J Mendel; Michelle Alves in Marchesa

Subtle Chic

Ivanka Trump in Brian Reyes; Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera

Male Call

Rihanna in Dolce and Gabbana; Lake Bell in Rag & Bone

Fashion Crush: Collette Dinnigan

If my friend Alyssa wins the Lottery like we planned, as her Personal-In-House-Stylist I will heartily suggest we buy up every look in Collette Dinnigan's Fall 2009 collection. Check it out:



And I would wear these as part of her entourage:

All images via Style.com

One Cool Thing: Girls in Windows

Ran across this outstanding beautiful image by Ormond Gigli.  The photographer was inspired by the brownstones getting demolished in his neighborhood, and immortalized the building with dozens of women in "their finest attire."  Shouldn't this be recreated some way?  Or has it been?

Read his story of this shot here.  

Image and Inspiration via Fashion Is Spinach

A Peek of Perfection

My jaw dropped when I saw just a peek of the Salma Hayek wedding that took place in Venice.

Salma wore Balenciaga for the ceremony, and a traditional Venetian mask for the rehearsal event.


Charlize Theron and Lily Cole navigating the water taxi steps.

Anna Wintour and Stella McCartney turned it out.
Images from Huffington Post

I was lucky enough to be in Venice during Carnival 2006...maybe I could have slipped in the kitchen door...

Fashion Curator: Dream Island Wardrobe

Twelve days stand between me and a girls trip to Maui. On the agenda: lounging on the beach, sitting by the pool, reading at least three books, and sipping many a Malibu and Pineapple. My dream wardrobe would contain the following from the Spring 2009 collections:

Glamorous Swimsuits (plus coverup)


Looks by Abaete and Hervé Léger by Max Azria
Oscar de la Renta and Threeasfour

Bold Jewelry and Shoes

Emilio Pucci bangles and Chloe sandals

and Sweet frocks

Peter Som and Anna Sui
all images from Style.com

Fashion Focus: European Grand Tour

The Obama's are doing us proud in Europe!
Check out some of my favorite looks from the past few days:


Arriving in London. Michelle is in a Jason Wu sheath dress and Michael Kors duster.


Meeting HRH the Queen of England


Arriving at a NATO Summit concert. I love the ease with which they carry themselves. Designer info to come.


First Couple Arriving in Strausborg, France and Michelle Obama in Thakoon speaking with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.


A sparkling sensation. Michelle in Jcrew visiting Downing Street and Maggie's Cancer Center in London.

And finally...check out this short BBC video of Michelle's visit to a girl's school in London:

Milan Fashion Week - Fall 2009

Fashion Week in Milan offered many fantastic shows, but the standouts for me were these references to art and artists.

Blumarine

Any nod to Andy Warhol that looks this good should be admired.

D&G

Like wearing an opera (from the costumes to the signage) out on the town.

Etro

The unexpected colors and intricate detail mirror the artistry of royal furnishings.

Dolce and Gabbana

Who couldn't appreciate photography of Hollywood's muse, Marilyn Monroe?

One (more) Cool Thing

Love the graphic nature of this hair comb...shown with messy hair, it's perfect.  

By Italian designer, L'ape zoppa.

One Cool Thing

Love this sweet pencil pounch fashioned with Faux Bois fabric by Eleen on Etsy.  

It makes me want to draw something cool.

My Clothing Embargo

I'm on a little 40-day clothing embargo...and it's tough. Nearly as tough as giving up cookies as a kid. To add insult to injury, I'm headed to Las Vegas for a family girls trip, which will have endless amounts of temptations. In an effort to avoid succumbing to those inviting stores and sale signs, I offer up these finds to you instead of clicking the "add to shopping cart" myself!

Quiet tones @ Jcrew:

Silk Cami, $79.99 and Chambray Skirt, $29.99
I typically stay away from pastels b/c of my olive coloring, but these all sing of spring to me.
Psst...you can always find a plethora of coupon codes and info here at JCrew Aficionada

Abaete @ Shopbop

"Ysabel" Dress, $112, "Carolyn" Dress, $297, "Abigail" Dress, $139
Last night, the ladies of ANTM got to model some fantastic pieces by this designer...so lucky! I'm a fan of this line, and love the cut and details of each of these dresses...but I would shorten the hem on the first one!

Charlotte Ronson @ Urban Outfitters

Charlotte Ronson Tartan dress, $119 and Knotted Back Top, $49
This designer is known for her casual pieces that are both youthful and put-together. Check out images from her Spring '09 collection.

Counting down the days...

London Fall 2009 Fashion Week

London fashion shows always have many looks that surprise and delight. So unexpected and forward-looking, here are photos from my favorite shows from last week.

Issa


Graeme Black


Christopher Kane


Erdem

All photos via Style.com

Oscar Fashion Faves

The ladies of Oscar night delivered. Many beautiful gowns, displaying a wide range of looks, reached the high expectations we have of the night. What do you think?

Winning looks on the Winning actresses:

Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain and Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent

Ethereal Couture:

Marion Cotillard and Sarah Jessica Parker in Christian Dior Haute Couture

Modernity at it's best:

Halle Berry in Marchesa and Marisa Tomei in Versace Atelier

Luxe Layered Looks:

Taraji P. Henson in Roberto Cavalli and Miley Cyrus in Zuhair Murad

Bold Shoulder Baring Brights:

Natalie Portman in Rodarte and Amy Adams in Carolina Herrera

Runway to Red Carpet: Oscar Night

It's Oscar night!  Here are a few runway to red carpet transformations.  

 

Armani Prive Spring 2009 Couture, Anne Hathaway

 

Marchesa Spring 2009 and on Vanessa Hudgens

 

John Galliano Spring 2009, and on Freida Pinto

More Oscar fashion to come!  

NY Fashion Week: Behind the Curtains

Here is a small peek of some of the fantastic backstage photos from NY Fashion Week.  The photos speak for themselves...but wouldn't it be phenomenal to be there to feel the energy?

See these and more photos at the great fashion blog, Crave.  

NY Fashion Week: Focus: DKNY

Going over the photographs of NY Fashion Week for Fall 2009, I see a lot to look forward to even in these financially trying times. While not typically a huge fan of the DKNY line, I thought the collection was inspired and inspiring for office grunts like me. Black with bold primary colors combined with an elongated pencil silhouette is certainly a trend I can work with:



All photos by Marcio Madiera found on Style.com