Stephanie is flirty-chic in this mini-trench dress, bucket bag with sweet ribbon accent and gorgeous Nicholas Kirkwood sandals. Perfect look for the Spring!
Showing posts with label Trench. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trench. Show all posts
The Sleeveless Trench
I love the idea of the sleeveless trench. I really love that Zanna Robert's Tommy Hilfiger version is a mix between classic trench and sportswear. And I love the way Kate styles hers (it looks like the Celine SS 2010 trench-dress) over multiple layers. She's got a sportswear vibe going on mixed with a little grunge. Awesome styling!!!
Double Denim
I'm totally inspired by Refinery 29's Connie Wangs' double denim from this past New York fashion week. Thanks to visits to the Gap and Madewell (someone actually mistook my Madewell overalls for the Ralph Lauren version), I've been living the look for the past month. I even pulled out a pair of flair jeans that I scored at the Gap two years ago to channel the seventies child in me. I'm a 1976 baby after all, so I think I can pull off the 2010-hippie look. Another reason to snap up those Celine flat sandals that I saw at Corso Como 10. (Wink) Did you know that I love to wink? Wierd? Been doing it ever since I learned how. And I'm also chronically tangential. Back to my point: Viva double denim!!!!
Trench Love
Christine is brilliant in a Tom Ford for Gucci trench and Alexander McQueen fold-over, peep-toe booties.
Leopard
This is my staple leopard-print piece. I got it on sale five years ago at Club Monaco. I wear it whenever I want to make a statement. Even though I have worn it consistently since I purchased it, I was psyched last winter when designers sent animal prints down the catwalks. Pat on my shoulder for a good purchase! I was further encouraged after the Burberry Art of the Trench collaboration with The Sartorialist was launched, and the word trench found itself on the tip of every one's tongue. I thought, wow a two-for-one! But this fall when I pulled it from my closet to send it to the cleaners for a seasonal freshening-up, something just wasn't right.
Image courtesy of style.com
I revisited collections like Isabel Marant and decided that it was the silhouette of my coat that wasn't working for me anymore. I didn't want a faux fur trench. I wanted something more of-the-moment. Then I remembered that a friend of mine found a great vintage leopard coat at an estate sale a few years ago. I decided to take the vintage road. I looked around for a cute version, but as of a week before the men's collections here in Milan, I hadn't found anything interesting. I did however, see something cute at the Mango end-of-season sale. But, deterring me after I get an idea in my head can be a daunting enterprise. I remained on my vintage course.
There are ways to knock me off course though. And it often has to do with stylish men or women that inspire me. So, on the last day of the men's shows, Anna, Aurora and Viviana transformed themselves into Anna's angels. Fabulous! I drifted south as soon as I saw them.
Later that day, I described my leopard situation to Tommy of Jak & Jil who aptly encouraged me to go to Mango and get my leopard coat.
Top image: Hat, Zara; coat, Club Monaco; jeans, superfine; thigh-high boots, Prada; necklace, H&M.
Last image: Turban, vintage; tights, Wolford; suede peep-toe wedge sandal, YSL. Turtleneck worn throughout, Zara.
Top image: Hat, Zara; coat, Club Monaco; jeans, superfine; thigh-high boots, Prada; necklace, H&M.
Last image: Turban, vintage; tights, Wolford; suede peep-toe wedge sandal, YSL. Turtleneck worn throughout, Zara.
Yeah, Milan Men's Fashion Week is here!
And I'm so excited that I get to see some of my favorite fashion insiders again. It's been too long! Here, the always lovely Caroline Issa, Executive Fashion Director and Publisher of Tank Magazine, in a cropped trench and killer Proenza Schouler platform booties.
Hmm, maybe a cropped trench for the spring? Besos! Tamu
Hmm, maybe a cropped trench for the spring? Besos! Tamu
The Trench
I know, it's only January 3rd and freezing outside, but I am already starting a checklist of Spring wardrobe staples. A stylish trench is definitely an item that will make its way into my closet. Inspired by Burberry's lovely collaboration with The Sartorialist, I have been thinking of what style suits me. Will I go vintage or something new? I'm not sure, but after looking at these images that I shot of Taylor during MFW, I have some definite style points in mind. Taylor's version is perfect for styling purposes. The full skirt, belted and gathered at the waist, allows for effortless layering. I love how her powder blue, ruffle skirt pokes out. Hi there! Plus, it looks amazing from behind. Feminine, or edgy as Taylor demonstrates in her YSL platform boots, it offers fabulous options for looking chic.
Another chic element that I'll be on the look out for is shoulder/sleeve proportion. The shoulders on Taylor's are boxy and and the sleeves are abundant in fabric. I am convinced that this mix is the key to her perfect pushed-up sleeve look. I don't know about you, but I hate having to adjust the sleeves on my jackets. If I could just eliminate the need for readjustments, I could concentrate on my favorite springtime pastimes like mint gelato or sidewalk aperitivos (I love dining outside in the spring!). I'll let you know what I come up with, and feel free to send over suggestions!
Besos!
Tamu
Another chic element that I'll be on the look out for is shoulder/sleeve proportion. The shoulders on Taylor's are boxy and and the sleeves are abundant in fabric. I am convinced that this mix is the key to her perfect pushed-up sleeve look. I don't know about you, but I hate having to adjust the sleeves on my jackets. If I could just eliminate the need for readjustments, I could concentrate on my favorite springtime pastimes like mint gelato or sidewalk aperitivos (I love dining outside in the spring!). I'll let you know what I come up with, and feel free to send over suggestions!
Besos!
Tamu
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