We are all crazy about the Burberry shearling jacket that is out in stores now. So luxurious and cozy, it’s like a fluffy piece of armor ready to deflect the cold. But…..it’s $3,000, which enters into the realm of the price of a used car (I think).
What does my comedian best friend Irene say when hair cuts and colors are too expensive? She calls it “Rent hair”. Well this jacket is beyond rent, and is just not going to happen…
Here is a little video featuring her fall 2010 collection photo shoot. Rachel cast 20 real women to model her designs and invites you to post your own video of “If you can say one thing to the world, what would it be?”. Check it out here.
This is the second installment of my new series where I feature my favorite blog posts from the week. I read so many blogs, and it’s fun to edit down to 5 great posts that are informative and I think you will love.
1. A Bloomsbury Life: Lisa Borgnes writes in a poetic way, and I always feel a wave of relaxation when I have finished reading about her travels, her love of literature, and generally anything she feels like talking about. This week, she posts some incredible photos of her family’s trip to Scotland. She also makes cheeky (and very beautiful) embroideries with sayings like:
“In days gone by…
a work like mine
Would have admirers all in line..
No more are home arts
prized like rubies..
Today we must have perky boobies.”
2. Beach Bungalow 8: In this post, interior designer and homes blogger Megan Samuels features a very cool men’s clothing line CXXVI, filled with Americana and sailor references.
3. The Cut: This is New York Magazine’s fashion blog, and in this post, blogger Amy Odell features a charming video of 14 year old blogging sensation Tavi Gevinson styling her first photo shoot. Oddly enough, Tavi’s model is Christine Staub, daughter of the very scary Danielle Staub, from The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
4. Garance Dore: French illustrator and photographer, and all around chic woman, Garance has just moved from France to NYC. In this funny post, she relates her experience with New York mani/pedi salons.
5. Desire to Inspire: In this post, Jo revels in the beauty of a gorgeous Australian home with a white exterior and a beautiful blue front door.
I have to admit, those Olsen twins have a knack for fashion. Their brand, Elizabeth and James, is totally great, and now they have an online store for their three year old brand, The Row. Check out all of their timeless wares at their new store here.
British artist David Hockney was born in 1937, (he’s born under the sign of Cancer like me!) and was the fourth of five children growing up in Yorkshire. He travelled to Los Angeles for the first time in 1964, and began the first of a series of swimming pool paintings, which are some of my favorites .
This painting is called “A Bigger Splash” and was painted in 1967. I have always loved David Hockney’s work. There is something about a Brit exploring the California sunshine in the 60’s and 70’s, and his work perfectly mixes abstract shapes and lines with architecture and interiors and figures. He is very influenced by Picasso, and throughout his career you can see how much he loves and is inspired by him (as well as Van Gogh and Ingres). If you want to view more of his work and read a very comprehensive biography, check out his website here.
Here is my outfit inspired by this painting. It makes me want to go to a party at this modern house and jump in the pool after a few glasses of champagne.
J’adore the Lanvin bag, but this Halston Heritage bag is fantastic and is way less expensive at $295
Here is a short video of David Hockney answering questions that Tate Museum followers posted on Twitter. He talks a bit about “A Bigger Splash” which is insightful.
And here is part 1 of an interesting conversation between David Hockney and Charlie Rose about the camera obscura and other optical devices used by the old masters.
My favorite hair accessory designer, Jennifer Behr, is having a sale! Her petite spikes headwrap was $142, and is now $36. Grab one while you still can. Or even better, get two or three, and layer them. You can criss cross them, and the spikes help them stay in place.
Also, her encrusted jet and pearl headband was originally $725, and is now an unbelievable $181, which is just crazy seeing how much hand work is involved in her pieces.
I love Rick Owens. He lives in Paris, and the clothing he designs is always relaxed and very very cool. Devotees will follow him to the ends of the earth, and the people outside of a Rick Owens show are always head to toe in his designs.
With the addition of his Lilies line, we can all get a bit of his designs for a less expensive price. Here are my favorites pieces from his secondary line that are available for purchase right now:
I want to start a new series where I feature my favorite blog posts of the week from some of the fantastic bloggers I follow. I hope to not only introduce you to some great blogs, but that I give you a nice condensed version of the things that caught my eye during the week. So here goes…
1. Modelizing: This blogger takes photos of store windows. This post is about the fabulous new Lanvin store in Manhattan, and they even let her inside! (I never would have left.)
2. Nick Olsen: Such a creative guy! He is a decorator and assisted the great interior designer Miles Redd, and in this post he announces the opening of his friend Jamie’s furnishing store called Shop Furbish.
3. Desire to Inspire: Kim and Jo feature some envious interiors and this fabulous beach house is no exception.
4. Adventures in Fashion: She loves her fashion, and in this post Vickie reposts photos of a gorgeous girl in a super chic, covetable outfit.
5. Sea of Shoes: Jane is a fashionable Texan with great style (and a very cool blogger mom as well). In this post, she waxes and wanes about missing the winter when she can wear her fabulous coats. She also posts some of her charming drawings, which I adore.
I am finishing up my fall wish list with a few more important items. Let me know what your big ticket items will be for fall, I’d love to know what you are dreaming about to add to your wardrobe.
Click on photos for shopping info.
Since I love to wear black, I have picked out these YSL platform pumps to add a shock of color to my sometimes colorless wardrobe.
I’m pretty crazy about this Rick Owens alpaca-silk oversized cardigan. It’s soft and very cool looking, just like everything that Rick designs. It’s definitely an investment, but it will be worn for years to come.
It’s nice to have a smaller bag when you don’t need to carry the kitchen sink with you, and this Rebecca Minkoff bag reminds me a little of that covetable Celine bag that is so hot right now.
I took this photo off of the Celine website. Who knows how much this baby costs:
I need this Bottega Veneta scarab ring, it’s so whimsical, and I love bugs (that don’t bite).
I love this 3.1 Phillip Lim cashmere double sleeved sweater. The double sleeves are a nice detail, and there’s nothing like cashmere, right?
Lastly, I have to add these Isabel Marant suede cropped pants. Leather is a big trend for fall, and these pants have that “je ne sais quoi” cool that Isabel Marant always brings to her designs. I know I would wear these every day, like a favorite pair of jeans. I also like the fact that they have some stretch to them.
I hope you enjoyed my foray into fall 2010 clothing, and don’t forget to let me know what you are looking for this fall!
Ahhh…More shopping for fall, isn’t this fun? (as I sit here in our Brooklyn backyard in the sun.) Click on photos for shopping information.
The next thing I really want for fall is a new short coat. You know, the kind you wear from the end of September until December, when you are forced to bring out the big guns in order to stay warm. This updated pea coat by McQ fits the bill nicely, and it’s great to have a little piece of Alexander McQueen in tribute:
I always like to switch to a new bag for fall, and I adore this Stella McCartney tote. The chain detail is fantastic, and the leather is buttery soft. I also like the muted army green color, as it will go with everything.
It’s no secret that I love black and grey clothing. It’s timeless and black is of course slimming. I do like to have a few things to break up the black however, and this sequin skirt is a great way to accomplish this. I can wear this with a simple top and blazer in the day time, and I can take the blazer off, add a smokey eye, and be ready for evening.
Sometimes it’s hard to find things that work for that transitional time between September and October. This cotton jersey dress is perfect for that time when you look at your closet full of summer brights and whites and you just can’t figure out what to wear.
I need a new boot for fall/winter, and these soft riding boots are irresistible. I love the silver studded detail around the ankle.
As all of the fall clothing is hitting the stores, I begin dreaming about what I’d like to add to my wardrobe. The dreaming of course includes a credit card where the bills go to someone like Santa Claus in the North Pole. ”Ah” he says as he opens his American Express bill, “I see Chrissy has fallen in love with a YSL dress.”
It’s raging hot out right now, but looking at beautiful new wintery clothes gets me excited for cooler crisp weather, and layering, and walking around New York with the wind breezing down the street. The first thing I plan on doing mid September is hitting all of the Chelsea galleries. On Thursdays, the new shows are up and people flood the streets for the evening openings. Fall is an exciting time in New York, with lots of events and activities to attend.
So I have compiled my fall wish list, I hope it inspires you. Remember, if you don’t want to be left holding an ugly puce-colored sweater dress in a size 0, then now is the time to shop for fall clothing. Click on photos for shopping information:
First up, this GORGEOUS black wool blend YSL dress. It reminds me of Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffanys”. I love that it is feminine, but it has clean lines, and still appeals to my sportier side. I would wear this with perfect little ballet flats, and a red lip.
Who doesn’t want a perfect pair of Stella McCartney grey pants? These slouchy numbers are tailored but relaxed, I would wear these a million times with a tank and a large cardigan.
You know how much I love stripes, so this Alexander Wang t-shirt is a perfect way for me to segue my summertime love of stripes into fall. This top is made from soft wool jersey so it will keep me warm this winter.
I love this Marni burnished silver horn bead necklace. The texture, the size…it all works for me. I would wear this over a body hugging turtleneck sweater, or over a white t-shirt.
Come back and check out my fall wish list part 2, where I continue on the journey of the perfect items to add to your wardrobe for fall!
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