One cool thing

Looking for a way to spice up my black wool coat and saw this:



Felt poppy by Vaivanat via Etsy.
Love the charming handmade pop of color that $16 can buy.

Fashion Field Trip: Yves Saint Laurent at the de Young

"Elegance is being noticed while wearing a black dress. It's being at ease.
It's the attitude. It is not wrinkles or white hair that age a woman, it is her gestures."
- Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)

There could be not better way to celebrate the life of such a wonderful craftsman and designer, Yves Saint Laurent, than to display his decades of inspired and inspirational garments in a museum as lovely as the de Young in San Francisco.


Photos 1 &2 via de Young Museum website, last photo via Fab Sugar

Fashion Friday: Dress for the Job You Want

Dream job of the week: Upscale Travel Critic - travel the world in luxury, on someone else's dime!
Wardrobe Situations:
Shopping the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul:

Comfortably jaunty looks by Anna Sui and Mulberry

Gallery Hopping in Prague:

Fiery colors, fiery attitude. Designs by Sinha-Stanic and Tuleh.

Dance lessons in Argentina:

Feminine flounce by Nanette Lapore or Sexy siren by Emanuel Ungaro.

Sitting at the Captain's table on the final Trans-Atlantic sail of the QE2.

Simple shapes w/ delicate detail - both gowns by Andrew Gn.

Designers for Obama - Posters

Find these and more at Design for Obama

VOTE: Today is the Day!

One cool thing for Halloween

Happy Halloween!!


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Found via Not Martha

Fashion Friday: Dressing for Halloween at the Job You Want

Job I want: Fashion Editor
Scenario: Halloween party for Fashionistas

Designer Costume options from the runway:

Ms Pac Man by Giles or Sexy-Indiana Jones by Ralph Lauren

Spiffy Jockey by LaCoste or Hippy Chick by Milly

Esther Williams by Michael Kors or Cabaret Chorus Girl by Betsey Johnson

Bride of Frankenstein by Giles or Ruffle-monster by Giambattista Valli

all photos via Style.com

One cool thing

Ampersand bookend by Crows with Bows

I'm a big fan of anything that will help me corral my books and mags in such a cute way.  

Art Inspiration: The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is a true hallmark of an outstanding museum. Despite the fact that many pieces were not available to view on account of major building projects, my friends and I enjoyed our time in this fantastic place. Here are some highlights:

The celebrities (my friends and I gasped when we saw these - like teenage girls at a whispery NKOTB show)

George Seurat, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, 1884-1886
The enormity and the detail of this piece was stunning.


Edward Hopper, The Nighthawks, 1942
The scene pulls you in and it's difficult to walk away from this diner.


Grant Wood, American Gothic, 1930
So iconic. I really like that the daughter is so prim but has a tendril falling out of place.


Mary Cassat, The Child's Bath, 1893
Serene and beautiful.

New favorite:

Elizabeth Sparhawk Jones, The Shoe Shop, 1911
I love the intensity of the buyer and the seller's faces and the hustle bustle of the store.

All photos are my own.

One cool thing

I'm a fan of this Laptop sleeve Handmade by Lusitania from Madrid, Spain.  

Isn't the pop of color and pattern awesome? 

Fashion Friday: Dress for the Job You Want

Dream job of the week: Mega-Stylist for the stars (hello...did you watch the Rachel Zoe? Best. Job. Ever.)
Dress for the job...
Eying looks for next season in the front row at Fashion Week:

Funky yet pulled together look by Basso and Brooke and Super-pop of color by Giles

And for digging up awesome vintage finds (items to be worn by sassy/smart assistant):

Full cropped pants in muted colors by Nicole Miller and Philosophy.

Meeting with the publishers to discuss your style-maven guidebook:

Hot librarian looks by Christian Lacroix and Celine

Attending the Met Costume Gala w/ A-list designer, Mr. De la Renta:

"Oh, Oscar, which one will I choose?"

All photos are Spring/Summer 2009 found via Style.com

Photo Monday: Chicago!

Still catching up on photos from recent trips. Here are a few shots from Chicago!

Fall Fashion: Searching for...

I'm been on the hunt for some flat knee-high boots and thought grey would be a cool color choice. This is what I have found since the suede ones I ordered were way too 80's for my taste.  Thoughts?  

  

Modern Vintage Janet or Miz Mooz Fergie

 (images from Endless.com)