I needed an entirely new post for this. I’m ignoring Agyness and looking at the clothes, my heart is officially…………………………………
To say Michael was ahead of his time during his prime doesn’t even begin. I was one of the few 80s kids without my own Thriller jacket, only because I was so afraid of Thriller I couldn’t even eat Ore-Ida french fries because it sounded too much like Ola Rae, but thats a story for another day. Don’t judge me.
I’ve never been a huge Harper’s Baazar girl but I may have to get this fashion issue. I’m loving the Michael inspired cover(minus Agyness, not a huge fan of hers) and this spread. You know I’m loving the structure of the pieces which makes sense considering the spread is called The New Shapes.
I’ve come to the conclusion that for the rest of my life, thanks to growing up in the weather challenged city of Chicago that the month of August will forever mean 2 things for me……the summer is coming to an end and its time to start looking for fall clothes. Not that its been ideal weather in LA this summer anyways, but I’m already thinking in terms of fall due to 20 some odd years of Chicago winters that have scared me beyond words.
Every fall I go through the battle of trying on coat after coat until I find the perfect one that will get me through the winter. The goal is to find one that has a high enough collar that protects my neck from the wind, is nice and thick and has a rich color. What ends up happening is when its damn near 0 degrees I get so desperate to just stay warm I’ll walk around in a heated comforter before caring less what my coat looks like.
I saw these coats in Harper’s Baazar UK and thought how perfect they would have been back when I walked 15 blocks downtown to work in 10 degree weather to allow me to stay warm and still cute. Well at least 2 of them would get the job done. The others would be perfect for valet. Now do you see why I moved from Chicago? Me and the cold are not friends. All it takes is a fall/winter coat and I go on a long ass rant lol.
This, for example is perfect.
These two on the other hand wouldn’t see the light of day after December.
This one is perfect for the fall, after that…mehhh.
I saw this pic on The Selby and immediately had flashbacks of my Mom yelling at me when I was little to stop leaving my shoes lined up going down the side of the staircase. I didn’t grow up with many clothes but loved to “showcase” the little I had, and for some reason the stairs seemed like the perfect place. I didn’t stop until one day I finally tripped over one and completely fell down the stairs….. while holding my little brother. Lesson learned I would say lol. At least seeing this lets me know I’m not the only one that thinks its a good idea.
I am so incredibly excited, anxious and proud of one of my dear friends upcoming jewelry line Frank & Myrrh, which will officially launch August 15th. The jewelry, which she personally hand crafted showcase her incredible eye for DETAILS. I’m in love with how she has paid attention to the smallest details, including the clasps. The jewelry pretty much speaks for itself, every piece is unique and the perfect staple piece. AUGUST 15th. Mark the date.
Also, bookmark her blog to follow her through the creative process and her etsy shop.
Acne Summer 2010, don’t be surprised if you see me wearing a pair of white tights with love quotes written in Sharpie marker. I have no shame(placing Sharpie markers from my work desk into my purse for a weekend project).
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From shopping (for a short time) after these two purchases. At least it sounds good saying it. I need to repeat that 25 times a day and see if it works. My rule is usually if I can’t stop thinking about it, its a logical purchase, and these 2 beauties are making their way into not just my thoughts but my dreams.
Jeffery Campbell Potion Boots $180
It must be the Chicago in me that is making me already think about boots and fall looks even though it’s hot as hell outside right now. Or it could be that now that I’m in LA I can actually wear little cute fall pieces and not damn near suffer from hypothermia in the process. This fall I want a pair of crazy high knee boots, so high they are pretty much crotch boots so I can wear them with a little bitty skirt and still only show a little leg. So far I’m having no luck with finding them under $1,000 so I may just have to find the closest thing I can, wrap some leather around my legs and call it a day. I love these from French Vogue, if I have to I may break down and get a pair….if I can find them high enough I wouldn’tneed pants anyway so I guess it will balance out in the end. Hmmm.
I can’t stop looking over the details from the Givenchy Couture Fall 09 show and had to add a few looks to my long list of things I want to DIY. I’m going to be walking around looking like some kind of Gladiator warrior with all the gold metal because knowing me I’ll have the bangles, head wear, chains and rings on at one time.
I’m not much of a fan of skinny heels anymore but would rock the hell out of these Christian Dior heels, I love the bra hooks throughout that are such a good idea to compliment the looks during the recent Coutoure Fall 09 fashion week.
Where where these Balenciaga’s during the fall and winter seasons while I was in Chicago?
Had to update with a pic I found from French Vogue with them.
I don’t know what to say except I’m going to have some major projects to work on the next few weeks. The pieces are out of my budget right now (I’m determined to stop spending on anything I think I can take the time to recreate) so I’m going to try some of these myself, once I do I’ll post some pics. The pieces range from $89-the mid $200’s, click here to check them out. It’s too early in the morning to have major product lust.
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