J. Crew Fall 2011

J. Crew's Fall 2011 lookbook has been unveiled for the chic masses! It's another hit with dramatic lengths and great combinations of bold and neutral hues (love bolds + neutrals). Pieces to die for include the cranberry wide leg trousers, teal trench, and that great red-orange zip-top tote. The menswear line is wonderful as always as well, including some as per-usual perfect plaid collared shirts and jackets-a-plenty to make any man look nice and tailor-made. Drool on my friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Not Your Grandmother's Loafers

Hello! Sorry for my hiatus! The dreadful quarter for Winter 2011 has finished and I have completely recovered through spring break! I make the great two-hour trek (jokes) back to Atlanta tomorrow to gear up for Spring 2011! I'm taking two more tough classes (Production Design and Web Design) so we'll see how it goes. This quarter, I'll try more to be on top of my blogging game!

I came across these insane but kind of whimsical needlepoint loafers on the internet, obviously. For two decades, By Paige has been cranking out some ridiculous footwear to call attention to your lower digits. We all have an inner grandpa/grandma, so unleash him/her!

These loafers will set you back about $150, but you can save them till that time you're at Chick-fil-a at 7 in the morning with your pals (the elderly congregate at Chick-fil-a that early where I'm from) and playing insane amounts of golf or shuffleboard! I always like a good investment.

McQueen at The MET

Sorry I've been so vacant from the blogosphere. This quarter's been crazy and I've been working on a movie book project protraying The Fantastic Mr. Fox typographically. It's been challenging nonetheless, and I've been struggling, considering it's not at all where I want it. I just need to carry on and make it work! (Tim Gunn is apparently resonating in my thoughts)

Today, I read through my reader subscriptions and came across something quite lovely. From May 4th through July 31st of this year, the MET will be hosting a retrospective of sorts of the late Alexander McQueen. 100 pieces of his work from 1992-2010 will be displayed.

I'm going to New York sometime this year, and hopefully it'll be in that time frame! Nothing would make that trip more memorable than seeing McQueen's pieces in person. Just thinking about seeing the armadillo shoes up close makes my heart skip a beat!

This way for more information.

I'll be back in full swing once this next week is over. Till then readers!

 

 

 

Spring Stock Up

Spring-time arrivals bring some warmth to my soul and makes my heart skip a beat. Though the weather in Atlanta was gorgeous this week, I feel that some of these additions to my wardrobe would make the coming spring even more lovely. Here is my spring stock up wish list.

 

$305

This top... Oh this top. A piece from the Deyrolle Pour Opening Ceremony collection. Alexa Chung donned the maxi dress in this print and I instantly fell in love with it. This isn't a feasible future purchase, but hey, this is just a wish list anyways.

 

$59.99 (in-store) / $110 online

This skirt is dreamy, girly, floral perfection. How about that styling? It's goes so well with chambray. J. Crew's spring collection is a hit and this is just one of the quintessential pieces from the collection. Saw and tried on this on my last visit to J. Crew... "Want, want want!" was all that went through my poor college student mind.

 

$79

This spotted frock is from the Lark & Wolf by Steven Alan collection from Urban Outfitters. It's got that tiny bit of retro but classic element as well. The baby pleats also add some nice texture.

 

$62.74

 This is kind of a modified fisherman sweater, which was a popular trend this past A/W season. The River Island Aran Button Back Sweater from Asos is kind of an easy piece, pairable with almost everything from shorts to skinnys, over a dress or tucked in a skirt.

 

$328 (on sale)

Okay, this Won Hundred jacket isn't a spring arrival, but it's quite wearable year round. Found this on Dear Fieldbinder the other day, so it's not exactly another feasible buy. But really, that dark khaki color is gorgeous.

 

$66

Dolce Vita's are always on girls' wishlists. These Marcela Suede Oxfords are interesting with the detailed patterns and tassels. They also come in magenta and khaki. Satiate your inner ivy.

 

$34

The Vamoose on Etsy has been creating some of the most beautiful jewelry I've seen in a long time, and at prices that aren't too steep. These Citrine Drop necklaces supposedly bring success and prosperity to business and would look lovely on any girl.

 

$157.50 (on sale)

I'm in need desperate need of a new wallet. This Kate Spade Head in the Sand Cyndy Envelope Wallet would do much justice! Especially with the ostrich-embossed texture and the pyramidal turn-lock encloser - so chic!

 $328

 Marc by Marc Jacobs... Need I say more? This is the Bianca Clutch, and I saw it and held it for approximately 15 minutes at Bloomingdales. This of course isn't in my budget, but I still felt the internet needed to know that this beauty existed. If anyone feels so inclined to get this for me, well, I won't stop you (I joke, I joke - kind of). 

P.S.: I ended up snagging this clutch from Madewell instead.

 Are there any lovely things on your spring wish list? Till next time readers!

The Curve of Forgotten Things // Rodarte x Elle Fanning x Deerhunter x Todd Cole

Let's see, Rodarte, Deerhunter, Elle Fanning, and dreamy lighting? Kind of hard to fathom those great things all coming together but it's happened. The Curve of Forgotten Things by Todd Cole was created for Rodarte's Spring 2011 collection. The short's rather ethereal and simply put, pretty. Kudos to teenage Fanning for traversing and pirouetting in 5 inch heels; I wouldn't have looked so graceful.

Kirsten Dunst for Boy

Something I look forward to every season are the Boy by Band of Outsiders and Band of Outsiders look book photos. They're fun, fresh, polaroids that properly evoke the brand. This spring features Kirsten Dunst frolicking about the Huntington Botanical Gardens while being super adorable.

Style Muse: Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung has always been a style muse to me. A way to describe her sense of style is tomboy-chic. She allows for a lot of femininity in her pieces and wears cute frocks with precious flats, and often throws on a blazer or trench. Love it. With her MTV show having been axed, PBS is bringing her back to television with a show in which she teaches Americans how to properly explore thrift stores. Now another reason to set the dial on PBS for something other than Austin City Limits and their surprisingly good cooking programs. It'll be like being Alexa's friend and going on scavenger thrifts (not really, one can dream)! Here's a plethora of some of my favorite "Alexadrobes."