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10.14.2009

A Bit of Bridal Vintage...


I just loved this shot of Mad Men star Christina Hendricks' vintage themed wedding- complete with mismatched bridesmaids wearing lovely little head adornments!  It got me thinking about how much I would love to feel confident enough to rock one of those for a formal event (or when I have another wedding ceremony, since you know, I wish I could have 8 different weddings...)

For a bride, this type of comb could be worn instead of a veil or placed int eh hair after the veil is removed after the ceremony.  This one is from Etsy and is adorned with a lovely little vintage looking bird and feathers (click on pic for link)
My friend Jen has a company called Ban.do which makes TONS of great hair adornments at all different price ranges- here are a couple gorgeous numbers for a bride:

And here are a couple pairings for bridesmaids- wouldn't this be such a fun, flirty, elegant look?
In basic black-dress from Ann Taylor, headband from Ban.do
 
Delightful in turquoise and rich feathers- dress by Ann Taylor, headband by Ban.do
 
Lively chartreuse paired with classic brown and tan- dress by J.Crew, headband by Ban.do

10.12.2009

On My Feet (for 1/5 of the price).

A reader commented on Friday about the Frye boots I posted and was thinking of buying. She said there was a pair at Target that were identical and more comfortable and super cheap. Well, this morning I was early for an appointment nearby Nordstroms and went in fully intending buy me some Frye's for fall. But they were really clunky. And really not comfortable. And really $275.00.
So I swung by the Target nearby and FREAKED when I saw their knockoffs. The leather seems nicer, the fit a bit less clunky and the price- $49.99. To boot, (pun intended) they are wicked comfy. I know because they are on my feet right now. :)

Which one is which? I'm not telling!

9.28.2009

Nothing To Wear.

I am going to a fashion show tomorrow night for Boston Fashion Week and guess what? I have NOTHING. TO. WEAR. It's really frustrating because I know exactly what I want to wear but don't have the $$$ for it nor the time to shop!  So I am torturing myself by sitting here creating the outfits I would wear if I had the time to put them together (or was Gwyneth Paltrow). Suffer with me, people....

A cobalt blue belted mini dress with tights and booties....
Or a more casual look with decontructed denim, a sequin tank and sharp black accessories:

9.21.2009

Emmys Superlatives

Admittedly, I did not watch the Emmy's. I had more fun plans last night. However, you know this morning I jumped right online to check out who wore what.  Seems like it was an underwhelming red carpet, but I of course have to chime in with my thoughts on this chilly Monday morning!  So here we go, the Elements of Style Superlative Awards for the 2009 Emmys:

Most Likely To Make Me Blindingly Jealous of Her Best Accessory: Jennifer Westfeldt
I don't even notice her dress. Or her. Just Don Draper. Hello.

Most Likely to Be Beamed Up Off the Red Carpet: January Jones
One of the most beautiful women in Hollywood in my opinion, and she wears this Star Trek looking number?? Reason # 101 that I think I could easily be a Hollywood stylist....

Most Likely To Have Been the Work of Rachel Zoe: Debra Messing
Classy, colorful and fits amazing. I adore this. I die.

Most Likely To Try REALLY HARD to Look Like Natalie Portman: Ginnifer Goodwin
The pixie hair, the color of Natalie's last big red carpet dress....hmmmm. I hate the fit of this dress, it's so unflattering. But I do love her.


Most Likely To Win My Heart Even Though She's Wearing A Sheer Stomach Panel: Christina Applegate
Really not loving the zebra sheer panel on this, but the neckline is stunning. And she cracks me up, on top of being a classy, amazing woman. So I forgive her fashion trespasses.


Most Likely To Have Been Good in Theory and Kinda Blah on the Red Carpet: Rose Byrne
She looks so young and so washed out in this dress (which is independently, a beautiful number). I think an Eva Mendes type skin tone would look best in this pale flesh color.


Most Likely To Make the 8th Month of Pregnancy Look Chic and Amazing: Heidi Klum
Not. fair.


Most Likely To Be On Trend: Chloe Sevigny
This one might strike up a debate. I love it. The polka dots are so on trend and the lines of it are amazing (not to mention the brooch). Since seeing her oft blogged about entryway, I have a new appreciation for her style so I allowed my mind to open on this one.

Most Likely To Fit Impeccably: Sandra Oh
Simple and stunning, this is how you do "nude" right. One of the best dressed of the night.


Most Likely To Make My Eyes Bleed: Melora Hardin
Reason # 102 of why I could be a Hollywood stylist. She likely paid someone to pick this out for her and it's one part Beauty and the Beast and one part sale rack in the Lord & Taylor evening department.

Most Likely To Join the Icecapades: Olivia Wilde
No. No. No. No.


Most Likely To Be the Reason Our Husbands Don't Mind Watching the Red Carpet: Blake Lively
She definitely is working from the J. Lo playbook, but pretty much rocks the carpet. Except for the braid. The braid is way too Lara Croft/Tomb Raider.


Most Likely to Be A Hot Mama (Even With that Bow): Mary Louise Parker
The bow is a bit big, but I just think she is so confident and sassy that she can wear it well.


Most Likely to Be My New Favorite Wedding Dress: Perrey Reeves
First off, how cool is her name? Secondly this is my favorite dress of the night. AMAZING. I love the cut, the beading, the little cap sleeves. If I were to have another wedding, I'd wear this with a white peony tucked into a low bun and call it a DAY.


Most Likely to Sneak Outta Left Field and Kill It: Guiliana Rancic
I hate to admit it (since I find her so annoying) but she always looks good on the red carpet. But this dress is flawless.


Most Likely To Be Going to the Junior Prom: Jennifer Love Hewitt
Too sweet for my taste.


Most Likely To Have Mixed Runway and Reality Well: Lindsay Price
My second favorite dress of the night- the draping, the colors, the one shoulder with the brooch.  Very funky but yet flattering and fabulous.



Most Likely To Be Hallucinating: Drew Barrymore
Too nude for me. And she always comes off like she's pre-gamed a little too hard.


Most Likely To Be Random Sparkly Goodness:Anna Torv
The color and the cut are so, so lovely!

Most Likely To Look WAAAAAAY Older Than She Is: Leighton Meister
This makeup job makes her look old! And the dress is frumpy, in my opinion. A big no.




Most Likely To Make Me Laugh and Jealous of Her Dress: Julia Louise Dreyfuss
She's always a sly one, making you laugh with her amazing comic timing and them shocking you with her killer body and classy gowns on the red carpet! The peacock blue is delicious.


Most Likely To Be On the Fence: Toni Colette
I'm so undecided on this one. Love the pink, love the shape and texture of the dress- but not sure if I like them together!


Most Likely To Need to GIVE IT A REST: Kim Kardashian
You have a J. Lo booty. We get it. Stop posing like that. Uggggghhhhh.

Most Likely To Be the "Best Draped": Jaimee Lynn Sigler
Like liquid gold. Quite stunning!

Most Likely To Judge You: Kara DeGuardia
I love this look- the unique dress, makeup and hair all work really well. I vote yes.


Most Likely To Want To Pick Her Up and Put Her in Your Pocket: Kristin Chenoweth
So tiny yet so fierce! Love this sassy little sparkly number-it so suits her personality!


Your thoughts?

8.26.2009

It's Kate's World, We're Just Livin' In It...

Am I the last blogger out there to post about Kate Spade's new clothing line for fall? Perhaps, but I still have to add my two cents! After all, I remember my first Kate Spade bag like it was yesterday- I thought I had died and gone to fashion heaven. Steel grey and affixed with that all important black label, I fell head over heels for her at that moment of purchase 12 years ago and never stopped admiring her growing empire!
I am absolutely LOVING the Mad Men meets Audrey Hepburn meets Zooey Dechanel aesthetic of this new line. Kate has always had an incredible ability to incorporate many influences into her style to craft a luxurious but whimsically updated WASPy appearance. Stuff you can wear to the preppiest country club or coolest downtown night club and still look perfectly dressed!
Needing this little cropped jacket and yellow party dress!

These look a bit Zooey...

These a bit Anne Hathaway/Devil Wears Prada...

These very Audrey/Holly Golightly....

This is mere perfection- the classic design but with the bow detail at the back and incredibly fun lining? Get on my back, coat.

This skirt/shirt/tights combo is a killer fall night out outfit (found on Bloomingdale's with these delish heels with cheetah heels!)

Kate also always brings her visual impact to her personal spaces as well- here are a bunch of my favorite images of Kate's own homes- note the abundance of gallery style wall hangings, mixture of modern art with traditional furniture, bold color and general sense of FUN.






Kate Spade's creative director Deborah Lloyd also clearly captures the brand's sense of fun and glamour as seen here in her own home (she looks exactly like Audrey in that first pic, no?)


The New York Kate Spade store has also been revamped and I'm loving the addition of a little punch of Palm Springs to the space!!!


I could go on and on about her bags, shoes, accessories, dishes, flatware and the like, but unfortunately I have another job other than this blog! :) Viva Kate!
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