short story

(MICHAEL Michael Kors sequin short, Topshop scalloped shorts, Aubinandwills velvet short, McQ leather short, Joseph distressed jean short, J.Crew wool-flannel tuxedo shorts)

No longer just a warm weather style, shorts in every fabrication are becoming seasonless staples with the advent of leg layering.  Fingers crossed that this trend never goes away since it's increased my wardrobe by about 10 fold!   

street style

via Luckymag

via lookbook.nu

via lookbook.nu

via Luckymag

More often then not, I turn to my arsenal of glossies for fashion & style inspiration, but as of late I've taken to websites such as lookbook.nu, glamcanyon and stockholm style that feature authentic looks on our global streets.  These sites offer an intimate view of personal style and ways that people interpret the current trends and display their own aesthetic.  I'm also extremely impressed and absurdly jealous of the 14 and 15 year-olds that are displaying their chic wardrobes on these sites - definitely a far cry from the umbros and adidas sambas of my adolescence. 

lusting after lanvin: part deux

Lanvin for H&M ruffled one-shoulder dress

Lanvin for H&M faux fur jacket

Lanvin for H&M one-shoulder dress

So I know I've already posted about Lanvin's collaboration with H&M (I'm not excited or anything), but I recently came across these photos of a fellow blogger who was able to get a hold of some of the pieces prematurely that I've been coveting.  By far, my favorite is the hot pink frock!

perfectly polished

via Lacquerized

Chanel will be debuting a limited edition polish beginning December 1st as part of their Cote d'Azure collection.  "Riva" the breathy blue color, was first seen gracing the fingernails of the 70's inspired nymphs that strutted the resort '11 runway.  Needless to say, when this latest lacquer arrives it will be sure to have everyone longing for messy, beachy locks and bronzed skin.   

gold rush

 



gold mini dress



gold sequined dress



gold "Twirl" dress



As we're on the cusp of the holiday soiree season I'm seeing a slew of metallic frocks and I must say, I'm partial to the heavily-encrusted gold confections like the ones pictured above.  They're more sassy than sweet - almost like sheaths of armor, and sure to be a head turner at your next fete.





in good company



via Daily Front Row


At this point in time the collaboration between J. Crew and jewelry designer Lisa Salzer for Lulu Frost is legend.  Jenna Lyons, President and Executive Creative Director of J. Crew had been shopping in L.A when she ventured into Tenoversix where she bought an amazing necklace that prompted her to get in touch with the brand's designer.  From there on out a designer collaboration love story was born with a collection that fused victorian and art deco pieces with modern elements to create the perfect balance between Lulu Frost and J.Crew.  Pieces will be available online and in stores beginning in December for J. Crew's Holiday 2010 season.

lusting after Lanvin

via Luckymag

Famed Parisienne designer, Alber Ebaz for Lanvin will be debuting his collaboration with H&M in stores on Nov 20th and pictures have been released of his highly anticipated collection.  The line ranges in price from embellished tees at $39.95 to dresses with layers of tulle and chiffon at $249.   The collection is a fantastic mix of structured pieces that still evoke femininity and movement, and I do have to say that his ruffled one-shoulder frocks might just be making their way into my wardrobe.