Thursday, September 29, 2011

.. of Closets


J.Crew's Jenna Lyons shoe storage via because im addicted via British Vogue via a photographer who is not me because my bf stole my camera but even if I had a camera how would I get in Jenna Lyons apartment.

There's a woman in the corner of the coffee shop talking about feeling loved. I don't know what her problem is but this shoe storage would make me feel loved. All I need!

*sigh*

A psychologist once said that shoes satisfy a collecting need in most women. Some people collect baseball cards, car parts, houses, ex-boyfriends, angry coworkers, jeans. Apparently the majority of women collect shoes.

Having a collection of something apparently signals to the subconscious that everything is safe and in order in one's life. In a more primal sense it's supposed to satisfy the woman's gathering side of hunting/gathering. Which makes sense because I mean who can really hunt in 5 inch heels anyway.

I don't know about all that but, what I do know is next time I get the sideways glance from my bf and the question... "are those new?" he's gonna get a mouthful.

"They're part of my collection!"

"They make me feel safe!!"

"Organized!!!"

"Don't you want me to feel loved??!!"

"Go hunt something."

Men.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

.. of Style Inspiration

I have always been a fan of scarf dressing. I've been made fun of for it incessantly *cough*alyce*cough* and I still refuse to give them up even in summer.

I mean even a small wisp of colorful silk can liven up an all black outfit.

Big trends in recent seasons were colorblocking, mixing patterns, and florals. For me the best way, the most inexpensive way, to access these trends is through accessories in general and scarves in particular.

Say you're wearing your standard go-to blue jeans and a bright pink sweater. Throw on an orange scarf and BAM! colorblocking.

Wearing a plaid button-down? Try a striped scarf. BAM! mixing patterns.

I especially enjoy wearing floral scarves because they soften even the most severe outfit and make it instantly more feminine without going to far.

And let's not forget their intended purpose of keeping our necks warm. There is NOTHING better than throwing on a pair of leggings, tall boots, a lived-in dependable sweater and a big huge fluffy scarf at the first sign of Autumnal chill.

The inspiration file holds plenty of evidence of my obsession...
















Try 'em wrapped, tucked, twisted, and draped. Or try them B. Jones Style, no pun intended and wear one as a shirt!


Doesn't matter, just indulge. Prices range from well over $300 for a luxe cashmere knit or $3 flat at Forever 21. Don't discriminate based on the price point. This is not a piece that gets better when it's made in Italy like handbags or shoes. Instead focus on shape and fabric. A small silk square for summer vs. a wide and long wool knit for winter.

Don't be afraid of a little DIY either. Chances are someone you know (me) can knit or crochet and would be more than willing to take your favorite color and whip you up a little something special.

My DIY agenda...







Let's not forget the all-important turban...


If you must buy them they're all available at Shopbop.

via 5inchandup, 9to5chic, atlanticpacific, lefashion, bjonesstyle, shopbop

Friday, September 23, 2011

.. of Personal Style

The Fashion Industry.


Taking "Free Gift With Purchase" to a whole 'nother level. With the price of cotton these days one has to get creative I suppose.

This is who she is going to be when she grows up by the way...


Running around an Alexander Wang runway show saying, "oversized handbags are soooo 2 years old..."

She's my desktop and I love her.

via businessoffashion