covetable cravats

{1. Kelly Wearstler, 2. Diane Krueger, 3. ribbon tie blouse, 4. image via Daydream Lily, 5. Yigal Azrouel}

This would be my sophomore post on the feminine bow tie because I am absolutely obsessed with the look, which is also why it's so picture heavy.  Although it can come off androgynous in an Annie Hall type of way it can also evoke a bit of old school glamour.  Last night, when out to dinner I donned my little ruffled confection of a top paired with skinny jeans and gold Tory Burch flats.  At first, I thought it could be a bit over the top, but by untying the bow to be worn loose and throwing a leather jacket over the look toned it down a bit.

lusting after lace



{1. crochet tunic, 2. lace trim blouse, 3. lace shorts, 4. lace top, 5. dolce & gabbana, 6. michelle williams, 7. lace mini skirt}

Lace is being seen as a big idea for Spring as evidenced through runway and editorial.  More virginal than vixenish, creams and crochets are dominating the scene.  Above are some of my favorites looks that just may or may not have been purchased during a vicious online shopping spree (which by the way, has spiraled out of control - I need to put myself on lockdown).

fashion fur pas?



via Stylesight




via Stylesight




via TheSartorialist

 Ok, so the title of this post is pretty corny, but after coming across these photos today I didn't know if that's more of the route this burgeoning trend was heading towards rather than being fashion forward.  Granted I am all about (faux) fur outerwear, but just can't seem to get there as having it for a bottom layer - although the women above (including famed blogger, Susie Bubble) as well as the model at YSL carry it off well (damn them) I would look more like Max from "Where the Wild Things Are."  We'll see if this trend continues and makes its way across the pond.

maximum minimalism

via Stylesight.com

Loving Jil Sander's S/S 11 collection - especially this homage to the 1990s!

orange crush





via Stylesight.com

   What better way to begin my inaugural post then to blog about London fashion week happenings across the pond as well as some stateside highlights.  One trend that is evident from the S/S11 shows is the use of orange and shades of.  A collection that I am swooning over is J. Mendel with his ethereal, wispy fabrications and cosmetic palettes punctuated by pops of the vibrant color.