a few things i liked

Okay, so I didn't hate absolutely everything at fashion week. I liked these things:

Well no surprise here: Proenza always does really interesting glasses, and I find these particularly intriguing for some reason. I love me some round glasses, and aviators, and these are the best of both. And I dug the red eyeliner at Derek Lam, though it could have been a wee bit less pink. As someone with goth friends, I'm no stranger to putting red eye makeup on, and this looked very classy and chic (unlike some of my own dabblings).

Phillip Lim

Jesus, could this have BEEN any more perfect? It's the right size, and it looks like an uber-fancy yet understated laptop/ipad case, but cooler (and more expensive). I wonder if it was actually designed just to be a handbag or if it has some other function I'm not aware of.

Well aren't these stiletto numbers a bit of a departure for our old friend Alber. Seriously, I expect chunky heels from Lanvin, not these terrifying (yet awesome) steel monsters.

I actually haven't really done much investigating into the accessories from Spring 2011, but from a few internet roundups, these are my favorites as far as makeup, shoes, and accessories go.

unhealthy fixation

Persol 714's, Adam cropped cable knit sweater, Proenza dress, Ann D. lock ring, Lanvin deer brooch, Proenza dress, Lanvin earrings, Kiki de Montparnasse bra, Rachel Comey underwear, Nars lipsticks in colors I don't know the names of, Lanvin ballet flats, Dolce & Gabbana oxfords (which we are pretending are really black), Marni socks, Lady Grey cuff earring, Kiki de Montparnasse bloomers, Nicholas Kirkwood heels, Lanvin owl brooch

I want these two Proenza dresses (but especially the green one) so badly that I physically ache. So if I could afford them, in fantasy land, this is how I'd style them (but really I'd just wear them with black tights and Converse). The black and white dress is more of a 50s cut and the black/blue/green one is more 20s, so I would try to keep the styling in line with those decades. I'd still probably pair the green dress with the lacy underwear, even though that's more of a 50s cut. I'd throw in the Lady Grey and Ann D jewelry to take the costumey edge off of it - same with the Kirkwoods. If I wore either of the Lanvin brooches, they would probably go on top of a Burberry Prorsum peacoat, like this one:

I can't seem to find any really 20s-style coats, single breasted, wide collars and cuffs, but if this Margiela fur thing were fake fur, then I could see wearing that with either of these dresses.

Anyway, I'd wear the black and white dress with the Persols and a super-tight, cropped sweater with the collar of the dress poking out. The Kirkwoods & patterned black and white Lanvin flats I'd throw on over black stockings and then add either the Lady Grey earrings (or maybe just one?) or the Ann D. ring. I'd wear the brighter red lipstick with it, for night I guess. As for nail polish, depending on how I styled it, I'd go with something like a deep red, light grey, black, or a shimmery purple color.

As for the green dress, I'd wear either the Lanvin flats or the D&G oxfords, which we are pretending are black, with it over tights and either the Lanvin earrings or the slightly tougher pieces. The berry lipstick probably wouldn't look that hot on me, but it looked great on the runway. I'd do this dress probably with black, dark green, maybe the purple color from above, maybe a wine colored red instead of the lip color.

So there you have it.

winter wardrobe

Phillip Lim cropped sweater, Bassike asymmetrical white dress, Burberry Prorsum coat, Henry Holland for Pretty Polly super suspender tights, Fleet Ilya clutch, Made Her Think earrings, Barbara Bui mary janes, Alexander Wang goddess dress, Fleet Ilya belt, Mark Fast hot shorts, Lanvin ring, Miu Miu embellished knee socks, Ann D. earrings, Ann D. triple-laced boots, Bottega Veneta scarab ring, Ann D. bracelet

I've already got the black dress and the tights, I have some black knee socks I can embellish. I have a plain white t-shirt dress but it might be too transparent for winter, especially over black tights, and I refuse to wear a slip.

What I need is the super tight, cropped ski sweater (I've been stalking that grey Phillip Lim number for like four years), and those delicious Ann Demeulemeester triple-lace boots (if I can ever find them...). I'd take the Burberry coat, but I have a pretty sweet Rag & Bone equestrian coat that could stand in for it. My plan would be to wear the cropped sweater over the white dress with tights and boots, and the black dress with the mary janes. The knee socks I'd probably just wear over plain black tights with the mary janes or flats.

In reality, what I'll be wearing this winter is exactly what I wore last winter - black on black on black, with my Alexander Wang hobo jacket over it and Chucks. But I have good news - yesterday I wore a dress that was NOT black, so things maybe changing, one infinitesimal bit at a time.

brights

YSL tribute heels, Stella McCartney satin clutch, Balenciaga skirt, Proenza Schouler dress, Marni cuff, Lanvin clutch, Dries van Noten clutch, Proenza skirt

I'd probably only wear about half of this: the Proenza, Dries, and Balenciaga. I weep for the Proenza (that dress!). I'm too afraid of leopard print, purple turns me off a little, and the yellow on the clutch is probably a little too bright for me.

sick kid post

lanvin blue strapless dress, simona kaunaite porcelain (?) ear brooch, imogen belfield ring, lanvin earrings, jeffrey campbell clinic wedges, rodarte skirt, fleet ilya clutch, made her think spine knuckle ring, betony vernon sperm rings, siegerson morrison cut-out oxfords, lanvin cross-body bag, delfina delettrez hand cuff

Notes:
I don't care that I posted a version of the Delettrez hand jewelry yesterday, I love it, and that's enough. Originally I wanted to do a post on blue and yellow, but my incipient illness and inherent laziness prevented that from happening. I really like anatomical jewelry (duh), so the brooch fits right in, and I've taken a fancy to the idea of brooches as of late. I've been in love with that Rodarte skirt since back when Moses wore short pants, and I'll always have a soft spot for whatever weird shit Fleet Ilya dreams up.

As for the Jeffrey Campbell wedges: I have mixed feelings about these. They certainly look very cool but, as with all things Jeffery Campbell, they are not strictly an original design - the metal side plating is "borrowed" from boots by Akiko Ogawa. And J. Camp does have a boot version - minus the buckles and whatnot. So, while I like these, I'm not sure I could, in good conscience wear them. Besides that, I'm not sure I could pull them off. "Fierce" shoes are for braver, more coordinated souls.

the slow introduction of color

from top left: natalia brilli necklace, vpl insertion bra, alexander wang sunglasses, helmut lang cotton moto jacket, lanvin tulle and pearl ring, repetto oil slick flats, proenza schouler metal cuff, delfina delettrez rubilie stone hand ring, marni top, givenchy brooch, nicholas kirkwood x rodarte heels

I tried on that Helmut Lang jacket at Bloomingdales about a week ago, right before I came back from break and I nearly swooned in the dressing room. It is so soft, the collar draped perfectly (not pictured), it was like a hug from Herr Lang himself. But it's also $400, so I parted ways with it with quiet grace and dignity. BUT THEN I found a fairly similar black version, also by Helmut Lang, for about 25% of the price, so I went for it. I am most pleased.

Anyway, everything else pretty much speaks for itself. Yves Klein blue leather-covered necklace? Delicious and would look fetching on top of one of my many all-black ensembles. VPL bra? Sure, why not. P.S. their stuff runs TIGHT in the chest. Delettrez hand ring? You had me at hello. Lanvin tulle/pearl ring? It kind of looks like an opulent bird's nest, and it's made from a somewhat non-traditional (although not for Alber Elbaz) jewelry material, so yes, I'll take it. The Proenza arm cuff looks like slightly modeled asphalt, which I love, I'll wear anything Givenchy and spiky, and I pine for Rodarte and Kirkwood to such a degree that I make myself slightly ill.

I can't promise anything more than a thank you note in return, but if you're feeling generous, my wishlist is above.

winter whites

Being that I generally wear black all year round, I feel the need to stand out in some way when the winter rolls around and everyone else dons their darks. Every time I see a photograph of someone in copious amounts of white in the winter, I can't help but be mesmerized by the chicness. Especially if that person has white-blonde hair and they become a monochromatic vision. Actually, that might explain why I wear black so much (seeing that I am far from blonde).

Anyway: some fantasy winter whites for you


wangster one-shoulder dress, vivienne westwood anglomania sweater, jasmine di milo white dress, pleasure principle white scarf top, lanvin alpaca cardigan, delfina delettrez skull ring (this looks so much like a día de los muertos calavera de azucár), wool & the gang oversize scarf, wangster slit/cage shouldered top

dear god i'm tired

proenza schouler glasses, tom binns (i think...) bracelet, rando feather skirt, givenchy necklace, wangster bag, lanvin organza and stone bracelet, chanel wedges, eddie borgo thorn bracelet


aaaaand i'm back.

i don't feel good today

clockwise: Fendi military dress, Lanvin necklace, Delfina Delettrez hand ring, Lydia Courteille skull ring, Lanvin necklace, Kirkwood shoe

more more more

This morning I watched a documentary about people who struggle with compulsive shopping, and I thought to myself, I really need to get to the mall. If that mall was Browns.

Anyway, sort of clockwise from left: YSL cage clutch, VPL fractional bra, YSL black stone ring, Jil Sander fringe dress, Lanvin cuff, Sandra Backlund dress, Maria Francesca Pepe nut ring, Preen double-layer mesh dress, Limi Feu mesh vest, Givenchy lace-up wedges, Nicholas Kirkwood heels.

oldie but a goodie

Love this look - and the whole collection, quite frankly - Lanvin Fall 2006.

source: style.com