Category Archives: Fashion Inspiration

Everything in Black and White

Posted on August 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

The other day I was searching for a striped dress.  High and low I spotted candy colored stripes, perfect clean black stripes, pin thin stripes, and then I spotted this:

Max Azria Deconstructed Stripe Dress at Bloomingdale's

This is not your normal striped dress; in fact it says so in the name.  I found it so lovely, inspired and really rather eye-catching.  It takes a traditional shape, the blouson wrap dress, and traditional concept, the stripe, and really turns it on its head.

Which got me thinking, when we see things in black and white it is often in two ways: clean, stark, well organized and pinned back, or messy, organic, dramatic and sometimes traumatic.

Black and White, Undone

Top – Bottom, L-R: Angel Sanchez Resort 2012, 25.Media.Tumblr, Mila Kunis via Pinterest, Pinterest, Chambers Fine Art, Max Azria via Bloomingdale’s

 

Black and White, Classic

Audrey Hepburn via Pinky’sPen, Kate Spade via Neiman Marcus, Optical Chart, Black and White Cookies via CopyKat Recipes, Black and White Room via Decor8, Jean Patchett via FeeFeern.blogspot.com, Pablo Picasso via popyacollar.co.za, Black and White by Michael Jackson

 

Do you see things in Black and White, or in many shades of gray?  And when you do is it straight and standard or a bit more wild?

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Jennifer Lopez’s Miami Style

Posted on July 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

I am a looong time Jennifer Lopez fan.  I think she is beautiful and her style is enviable.  To me, she is a fantastic performer and what a Hollywood star should be – talented, beautiful, dramatic, glamorous.

She is also a big fan of South Florida – extra points for that.  La Lopez just celebrated her birthday in Miami, on a yacht, so really off the coast of Miami and wore this.

Jennifer Lopez in Miami, via PopSugar

Jennifer is wearing an Emilio Pucci bikini and headwrap and a Hard Tail Diamond Panel Maxi Skirt. This look is a great mix of high  and low style.

Get the look here:

Emilio Pucci Bikini at Net-A-Porter, or on sale at Bluefly.com; Hard Tail Diamond Skirt at Couture Candy

This is a style I would definitely wear in Miami on or off of yacht.

Happy Birthday Jennifer, may this year be a fabulous one!

 

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The Prints and Colors of Africa

Posted on July 19, 2011 | Leave a comment

I believe that three times makes a trend; and so when I post on trends or new fashion ideas it is always after I have seen it in a number of places and ways. That is what happened with this trend:

First, when I was walking back to my office I saw a slim woman in her 40’s wearing a silk skirt with African print trim throughout. It really caught my eye as it seemed an unusual but very beautiful choice.

Then, the next day coming out of the same building (is there a secret trend factory on K Street?) a woman in her 20’s was working a sleek sheath in an African print. In my head, this second spotting is probably how gambler feels when the first two 7’s come up on a slot machine.

And then finally, at the end of the week from across the street a bold flash of fuchsia caught my eye as a woman sashayed in a gorgeous patterned shift dress.

7 – 7 – 7: three times makes a fashion win and a trend. In doing some fashion research (shopping) I was especially delighted to see that the options were as diverse as the women I saw wearing this trend.

The Colors of Africa
Top to Bottom, L – R: Patchwork Tunic, Spot Top, Missoni Mare, Fair Trade Ruched Skirt, Nicole Miller Indego Africa Shorts, Summer Dress, Tribal Tube Dress, Handpainted Dress, Braided Bracelet, Africa Clutch, Kisslock Clutch, Printed Ballet Shoes

Would you wear this trend?  It seems like a fun and easy way to add color and vibrancy to your late summer wardrobe.

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Blue Skies and Fields of Gold

Posted on July 6, 2011 | 2 comments

I saw this image of wheat and it hasn’t left my mind; the organic nature and the blend of color really captivated my attention and my imagination.  L – R: Something Blue by Raceytay via Etsy, Liu Wen in Chanel for Vogue China

The great thing about inspiration, especially for weddings is that you can find it anywhere.  Something as simple and natural as a spring of grass and clear sky can inspire a stunning, elegant and truly lovely wedding scene.
Top, L – R: New York Library Entrance by Christian Oth, Popcorn Stand by JL Designs, Vera Wang Dress and Valentino Shoes Photo by Aaron Delesie via StyleMePretty

Bottom, L – R: Homemade Cotton Candy by Cooking Books, With a Kiss Shift by BHLDN, Yuzen Pale Aqua Paper via The Paper Source, Bridal Bouquet Photo by Jennifer Detar

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American Beauty

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Is there anything more American than red, white and blue and a fabulous dress?

Celebrate in full color and a fabulous dress!

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Sea to Shore Style

Posted on June 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

Life Magazine - 1950

There is nothing better at 6, 26 or likely 60 years old, than spending a day on the water with girlfriends, and enjoying a few laughs with the waves lapping at your feet.

This summer let your style be inspired by vintage Americana, with a nautical twist.  This look is more Hyannisport and the Cape, than exotic getaway, and some weekends that is just what you need.

From Sea to Shore

Top Row, L – R: Meridien II T-Shirt by Saint James at La Garconne, Monaco belted halterneck bikini by Heidi Klein at The Outnet, Nautical Stripe Knit Dress at Delia’s

Middle Row, L – R: Sailor Shorts by Milly at Saks Fifth Avenue, Adventurer Ripstop Hoodie at Eddie Bauer, Nautical Bangle Set by Milly

Bottom Row, L – R: Belle Island Boat Ballerina by Timberland at Zappos, Melissa Odabash Jemima Sun hat at Net-A-Porter, Elastic Espadrille Wedge by Tory Burch at Neiman Marcus

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The Bow-tiful Details

Posted on June 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

I am definitely having a bit of a girly girl’s moment, yesterday with the feminine aesthetic of Jennifer Lopez’s home and now today.

I am a bow kind of a girl.  I like heart jewelry, and ribbons, and bows.  There, I said it.

It is just a small detail that flirts with femininity, and is no longer reserved for little girls.

I collected some bow inspiration, and easy ways to infuse this style into your look, without losing any sophistication.

Top, L – R: Bow Bracelet by Tiffany & Co, Bow Dress via Pinterest, Paris and Vintage Personalize Stationery via Minted

Middle 1, L – R: Major Scale Dress via ModCloth, Bows on Bows on Toes via BlueWillowBlog, Lanky Ribbons Necklace via Anthropologie

Middle 2, L – R: Forget me Not Ring via Uncommon Goods, Christian Dior Spring 2009 via Popbee, Valentino D’Orsay Bow Pump via Nordstrom

Bottom, L – R: Painted via Pinterest, Bow Dress by Katie Ermilio

Would you wear or decorate with bows?  Tell me in the comments!

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What a Doll

Posted on June 9, 2011 | 2 comments

Were you like me when you were younger?  Playing with Barbie dolls, creating fantasy worlds for them, styling their hair, envying their wardrobe?

Tap into the psyche of your inner 11-year-old, sidestep that landmind around training bras and getting braces, and this might be your best online shopping day ever!

Gilt LBD Collector Barbie Dolls via Gilt Groupe

Jaci, who you know and love, alerted me to a fabulous collaboration.  Gilt Groupe, for a limited time left, is offering Barbie dolls dressed in dresses designed by top CFDA designers, and matching LBD’s in human sizes.

If you want to stay in your 11-year-old mind set, don’t forget to play the “Now and Then” game, later known as the “Sex and the City” game, where you have to identify which girl you’re most like, aka, no one wants to be Chrissy (or Miranda the early years).

This would be my Barbie Doll:

Mattel No. 11 via Gilt Groupe

Editor’s Note: Mark wrote in with a different choice…

Mattel No. 5 via Gilt Groupe

Don’t delay!  Barbie won’t be hanging around forever, she’s got a manicure appointment, fillings to give, a nation to run, a runway to walk and a gold medal to win, all before a date with Ken!

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Swim Season

Posted on June 9, 2011 | Leave a comment

It is officially swim suit season, which I know for some is a time for dread/fear/anxiety/loathing of the winter’s chocolate cupcakes.  I get it…

But, when I saw this vintage photograph I remembered the best part of swimsuit season, barefoot afternoons with friends and hopefully with some cold drinks.

Girls at the Soda Fountain via Sunday in Bed

Besides, even with the limited view in this picture I think we can all agree that swim styles are much more flattering today, than yesterday.

Here is the best of the one-piece wonders:

Swim Suit Season - One Piece Wonders

In my opinion, the one piece doesn’t get enough credit.  It can be surprisingly revealing, flirty, flattering, and glamorous.  These are not your swim team suits, my friends.

Top Row, L – R: Slinky Frill One Piece Suit via TopShop, Caribe Lace-Up Back Swimsuit by Melissa Odabash at the Outnet, Cuba Ruched Swimsuit by Melissa Odabash at the Outnet, Detachable Halter Neck Swimsuit by Alexander McQueen at the Outnet

Bottom Row, L – R: Granada sequined crochet-knit swimsuit by Missoni Mare at the Outnet, Kia Cutout Swimsuit by Diane Von Furstenberg at the Outnet, Caruso One Shoulder Swimsuit by Violet Lake at Net-A-Porter, The Leigh Maillot strapless swimsuit by Lisa Marie Fernandez at Net-A-Porter, Halter Swimsuit by 3.1 Phillip Lim at Net-A-Porter

Jump in the deep end – the water is fine!

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A Missoni Summer

Posted on June 8, 2011 | 1 comment

If there is a brand that has always captivated me and garners my adoration all the time it would be Missoni.

The knitwear line most famous for the zig-zag pattern is is an Italian fashion house based in Varese. It is famous for its unique knitwear, made from a variety of fabrics in colorful patterns.

The patterns and colors are are sophisticated for fall collections, but especially playful for summer.  In peaches, aqua, watermelon, honey, gold it was easy to be inspired for a Missoni Summer.

A Missoni (Inspired) Summer:

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