Friday, November 30, 2007

Perfect Lenght For A Dark Blue Denim Jeans , imho

I can understand black jeans being longer and with more crumpled break but I like my dark blue denim to be hemmed more like my pants. These jeans also , to my eye, have just the right amount of taper to the leg, they are slim and not skin tight.

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[Source: The Sartorialist]

Pitti Prep - The Photos I Have Pulled From The Archive

I love the idea of casual tennis shoes with a silk scarf at the neck

Refined Suede boots

The shot that made me want white jeans for Winter

Print Scarf with a jacket



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[Source: The Sartorialist]

Prada Crispy Nylon Hobo Handbag

November 30, 2007Prada Crispy Nylon Hobo HandbagI think its pretty much well established that Prada (as well as Kate Spade,) own an infinite supply of nylon material which they use to continuously pump out new bags season after season with the occasional updated fresh style. The latest bag style produced is this puffy padded quilted [...]

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On the Street.....Colors of Fall, New York



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Dolce & Gabbana Miss Silky Tote

November 30, 2007Dolce & Gabbana Miss Silky ToteUhm, do those projecting leather horns fold in?? This bag had potential, all they had to do was tuck-in that extra material on the sides. I will give Dolce credit on the design and functionality. I totally love all the space double zip top compartments on each [...]

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Bag Bliss New Sister: THE FASHION ROW!

November 30, 2007Bag Bliss’ New Sister: THE FASHION ROW!Are you ready? The Fashion Row is here and ready to feed you handfuls of delicious fashion filled posts.The Fashion Row is a daily fashion newer-blog-styled snapshot showing of everything TFR loves and is dying to share with you. Enjoy!If you have any tips, questions, or if [...]

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On the Street.....Greys & Blues, New York

There seems to be a problem clicking on the images today,I will look into it and try to correct asap.
but I did try the "comments in a seperate window" idea.
Lets see how it works



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[Source: The Sartorialist]

Interior of Small Woodworking Shop, Florence




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Fashion News: Weekly Round Up!

November 30, 2007Fashion News: Weekly Round Up!TGIF! Time to take a break and read up on all the latest fashion news from other top highly rated sites.Each one is worth the read. Enjoy!From Michael Kors earmuffs to Fendi bandanas, Stiletto Jungle has glam gifts for her under $25!Bag Snob dishes vintage couture with Cameron Silver, [...]

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Wandering The Alleys of Florence: Cobbler's Custom Shoe Shop









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Maria Bonita Extra Sequin Pouch Purse

November 30, 2007Maria Bonita Extra Sequin Pouch PurseIts that time of the year again, where Holiday parties and events are filling up our calendars. So naturally its time to hunt for the ideal evening piece that will match with your nightly wardrobe, plus wont suck your account dry or cost a chunk of change.Well search [...]

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Thursday, November 29, 2007

Pitti Prep - Short Suede Jacket


I know it is not "fashionable" to look back to last year for ideas but right now I am preparing my wardrobe for Pitti Uomo in January and the first place I go is my archives.

These suede jackets all over Italy. I love the depth of color and lightweight nature.

I bought one in navy at Doriani. The weight is perfect and when you add a knit underneath it works for me even into the 30's.

I just had an idea as I typed that. I am going to try and do a few self-portraits with clothes I have bought and the images that inspired the purchase.

I'm not promising but i will try.


if i am not smiling it is becasue I had just realized what I had gotten myself into - crap! my fingers are typing checks my lens can't cash!

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[Source: The Sartorialist]

Sisters of a Style, NYC



The only thing better than shooting a person "one year later" is shooting sisters six months apart.

Of course I have to get them together for a shot soon.

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Classic Cropped Jackets

One of the investments I am looking to do this season is in a classic cropped jacket that I can wear all the time this fall/winter. As my mom loves to point out, jackets are the best investment because they are the first thing people see you in on the streets and you will probably wear it more than whatever you are wearing inside. So I figured that a smart classic cropped jacket would be a good choice- they are versatile and very chic.
The volume and shape of it goes perfectly with this season's silhouettes as witness here on the Alice Ritter(left) and 3.1 Phillip Lim (right) runway.
Some of the more classic choices out there are these two from Rachel Pally (left) and Sunner (right). The v-neck blazer-like neckline keeps it classic and the cropped style gives it an extra oomph. Another option are these two jackets with the more enclosed neckline thats more coatlike from Ella Moss (left) and Milly (right). The play on the buttons are so cute!

Grey is also a great color this season that is easy to wear but not too black. These two cropped jackets from FCUK are so adorable. I especially like the high neckline and the bell sleeve of the jacket on the left, which gives it more shape.Something a little more edgy, we have this very stylishly tailored cropped jacket by Helmut Lang (who else?, left) and this printed jacket by Milly (right). I LOVE this jacket. This is my favourite cropped jacket of all because the bold print is still versatile being black and white and the feminine cut of the neckline brings edgy and girly together. It makes a statement and is still very wearable. I can totally see myself living and breathing this cropped jacket this season!

Image Source: Elle, Shopbop and FCUK

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Huge Designer Handbag Sale @ Net-a-Porter!

November 29 2007Huge Designer Handbag Sale @ Net-a-Porter!Grab those debit cards, theres a fresh batch of designer handbags that have finally made their way over to the sale section. Yes I do check this deal room quite frequently, you never know when nap will put the same bag in sale section while featuring it in [...]

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Introducing Liucia

Above: The Limited Edition O Bag.

Liucia.com is a luxury shopping site where East meets West. The owner, Alycia, spent several years traveling in Japan where she met designer N. Takeda. The pair decided to team up and bring us westerners the best in Asian-inspired fashion. Everything from clothing, shoes and accessories are available, but by far their best-selling item is the O Bag (pictured above and below). See the post below for a special giveaway. You wont want to miss out.
Above: More images of the Limited Edition O Bag.


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The Very Thin Line

When I shop, I usually like to shop with a partner, (and preferably exactly one partner, who has some sense of style and could give helpful opinions.) This is because with clothes, there is sometimes a very thin line between good style and bad style, and it's nice to have an extra input. And sure, an outfit looks really cool when it's worn by a model in an editorial, but most of the time, those artistic background, makeup and lighting just don't echo real life. Take these two as examples:

When I first saw this Kate Moss Top Shop dress I thought, 'Oooh, I really, really like it.' I liked how only the top had sequins (instead of the whole dress,) and that the dress had a bit of an A-line shape to it instead of a huge T-shirt shape (which a lot of sequined dresses seemed have.) It was a glamorous with an edge, but without being too sparkly. I like the chiffon skirt bit because it meant it will swirl around with you when you walk and dance. And so I thought the dress had a good balance of style and trend. But the more I stare at the design, the more I thought of one thing: showgirls. For some reason, the dress really reminded me of dresses that showgirls in cheesy movies would wear in bars, dancing around poles and entertaining sleezy guys.


This is another dress that I was thinking of awhile back (from Top Shop). It's a 50's style dress and it has a slit-like hole at the back. I've never tried or owned such vintage-looking dress before, and was thinking that I lacked stylish, unique dresses. The dress fit well, and the length was just right. But one thing I was debating about was whether the dress was unique in an old-fashioned way, or in a fashion-foward way.

You will notice that the shoulders of the Top Shop dress is really wide and the waist part fits well. Doesn't it just remind you of the Balenciaga SS08 shape? I mean, obviously it's not as structured as Balenciaga's, but it looks like a more casual design of Balenciaga's, doesn't it? But I was also concerned with the print. It's not the most modern print around and could easily be seen as a print that's too 'old' and 'grandmother-y'. On the other hand, if you can carry it off and accessorise well, then you can pull a really fashion-foward outfit together. Thus, the line between fashion-backward and fashion-foward is really really thin.

At the end of the day, I always think the most important thing is what you think of the item yourself. But in my typical shopping mindset, I just can't help thinking of the pros and cons. So anyways, what do you think of the two Top Shop dresses?

Image credits: http://www.topshop.com/, http://www.style.com/

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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

The Winter White Anthropologie Travel Duffle

November 27, 2007The Winter White Anthropologie Travel DuffleThe winter white leather weekender by anthropologie is the perfect weekend duffle for your winter escapes. You wont sacrifice style for comfort or functionality with this bag, it has it all.Perfectly sized for quick weekend getaway or as a carry-on, this white duffel has room enough for all [...]

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Satin Delights

Jennifer Freeman arriving at the premiere of 'Somebody Help Me' at the Chinese Theatre on October 25, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.
Kimora Lee Simmons attending the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards after party in association with Blender/Vitamin Water.
Deborah Cox at the Just Cavalli New York Flagship store opening during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 on September 7, 2007 in NYC.
Shaun Robinson attending the Grammy Foundation's 'Starry Night' gala under the stars honoring Quincy Jones on the UCLA Campus on July 28, 2007 in Westwood, California.

The party season cometh and with it, the demand for several cocktail dresses on standby. First comes the annual office party, then its the friendly pre-Christmas dinner and of course, dont forget New Years Eve. Youd better start preparing now if you dont want to settle for the last dress in the store or worse yet, you find the perfect dress but theres none left in your size (story of my life!) Take a cue from the four ladies above and make one of your season dresses a tight, knee length, satin number the fail safe cocktail dress.


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The Very Thin Line

When I shop, I usually like to shop with a partner, (and preferably exactly one partner, who has some sense of style and could give helpful opinions.) This is because with clothes, there is sometimes a very thin line between good style and bad style, and it's nice to have an extra input. And sure, an outfit looks really cool when it's worn by a model in an editorial, but most of the time, those artistic background, makeup and lighting just don't echo real life. Take these two as examples:
When I first saw this Kate Moss Top Shop dress I thought, 'Oooh, I really, really like it.' I liked how only the top had sequins (instead of the whole dress,) and that the dress had a bit of an A-line shape to it instead of a huge T-shirt shape (which a lot of sequined dresses seemed have.) It was a glamorous with an edge, but without being too sparkly. I like the chiffon skirt bit because it meant it will swirl around with you when you walk and dance. And so I thought the dress had a good balance of style and trend. But the more I stare at the design, the more I thought of one thing: showgirls. For some reason, the dress really reminded me of dresses that showgirls in cheesy movies would wear in bars, dancing around poles and entertaining sleezy guys.

This is another dress that I was thinking of awhile back (from Top Shop). It's a 50's style dress and it has a slit-like hole at the back. I've never tried or owned such vintage-looking dress before, and was thinking that I lacked stylish, unique dresses. The dress fit well, and the length was just right. But one thing I was debating about was whether the dress was unique in an old-fashioned way, or in a fashion-foward way.
You will notice that the shoulders of the Top Shop dress is really wide and the waist part fits well. Doesn't it just remind you of the Balenciaga SS08 shape? I mean, obviously it's not as structured as Balenciaga's, but it looks like a more casual design of Balenciaga's, doesn't it? But I was also concerned with the print. It's not the most modern print around and could easily be seen as a print that's too 'old' and 'grandmother-y'. On the other hand, if you can carry it off and accessorise well, then you can pull a really fashion-foward outfit together. Thus, the line between fashion-backward and fashion-foward is really really thin.
At the end of the day, I always think the most important thing is what you think of the item yourself. But in my typical shopping mindset, I just can't help thinking of the pros and cons. So anyways, what do you think of the two Top Shop dresses?


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[Source: I am Fashion]

On the Street.....The Elegant Biker, Paris

I love the umbrella over the handle bars

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[Source: The Sartorialist]

Juicy Couture Designer Handbags for the younger generation

November 27, 2007Juicy Couture Designer Handbags for the younger generationStumped on what to get that little mini soon-to-be fashionista on your holiday shopping list?Over at Saks they have a little section in the Just Kids area filled with Juicy Couture Mini Bags, best part the prices range from $50 to $150. Here are a few [...]

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On the Street.....Rainy Day, New York



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Miu Miu Balloon Gathered Top Tote

November 27, 2007Miu Miu Balloon Gathered Top ToteTo me this newbie looks something like a super sized blown up plastic-ey looking leather bag (much like Marnis Balloon Bag). Dont get my wrong, when Marnis balloon bag first made its debut a while back, I was a total fan of the puffy inflatable purse look, but [...]

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Vintage Monday....The Antique DJ, Chelsea

I asked this young gentleman , Michael Haar, what movies he watches for inspiration.

"The Marxs Brothers" he says.

I'm off to B&N to buy a new DVD box set

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[Source: The Sartorialist]

Midnight Madness

This Thanksgiving I had the quintessential crazy Black Friday experience. In the last few years, I always thought it was a bit of a hoax to get people into the shopping spirit, because having been to Saks and Macy's etc during Black Friday previously, I did not find anything on crazy sale. Turns out I just wasn't shopping at the right place.
This year after Thanksgiving dinner, we went online to check the hours of the nearby outlet in San Diego, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, so we can go the next day- only to find that it was already opened in at Midnight Madness sale that went from 12am-10am! Excited, we quickly hopped onto the car and made our way there at 2am. Once there, we were delighted to find that the place was packed with happy holiday shoppers. It really put us in the holiday spirit!
And the beauty was that things were actually cheap! Things were on sales on top of sales- I bought a Puma cap for only $6! But anyway, some of the highlights of the night: The BCBG store: The sale was crazy. There were dresses for $39! I've never even heard of that. But alas, I didn't find any my size. Two that I was especially interested was these two dresses (above). I thought the plaid one would be a fun dress to wear for Christmas. It was only about $120. But alas, I decided I didn't really have an occasion to wear it anyway and it was a bit too long and poofy for casual wear. I almost bought the lacey one for $200. It fit perfectly and it felt really Blair from Gossip Girl like. I was actually standing in line to buy it (a huge line at that), until I decided that $200 was still kind of expensive and that the dress was a very thin line between being old fashion and Blair-like.
Turns out, it was a good thing I didn't spend that $200, because the money was better spent elsewhere. To be more specific, on a suit from Theory. Yes, you read right. This gorgeous black suit with white stripes above was only $200!!! Since a normal suit from Theory usually costs over $600, I was (still am actually) thrilled over this bargain. It fits really well too! My best buy all day! I wish I had more time at Theory.... everything was an additional 30% off!! In additional, I also got a really cute pajama set from Ralph Lauren, sportswear from Adidas and some presents for family. Overall it was a very productive trip! And yes, as you can see from the pictures, we shopped from 2am to sunrise.

Hmm.... though come to think of it Black Friday is still probably a hoax. Since this is the first time I've been to this outlet, I don't know if the prices really are this cheap only for these few hours or if Black Friday just means the start of the sales season. Oh well. I'm happy with my bargains :)



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The Awful Truth - Cary Grant's Most Stylish Movie (even though he doesn't wear the best "look" in the movie)

The other day I really watched "The Awful Truth" for the first time. I have seen it before but I was always distracted by something either in the movie itself (the clothes) or in the house (kids).

"The Awful Truth" has to be Cary Grant at his very best. In this movie Cary is soo funny, so physical, so charming and so stylish. When you watch the whole movie and everything that leads up to that famous scene when he falls backward off his chair, well, it is genius and ,to me, the very essence of the Grant persona.

Surprisingly, even though this is Grant's most stylish feature (just beating "To Catch A Thief") the actual best look of the movie goes to the topcoat and tux Ralph Bellamy is wearing in his introductory scene (below).

Bellamy's topcoat is killer - I love the bit of white shirt cuff showing at the sleeve.
This is not because his arm is bent because it also hangs that way when his arm is straight.

When was the last time you saw some shirt cuff under a coat sleeve?
I see it rarely if at all.

Also notice the white pocket square in Bellamy's coat and compare it to Grant ,below, in a similar look from the same movie.
The pocket square and slimmer fitting coat gives Bellamy's look even more refinement than Grant's. (in this case I do think you see cuff on Grant because his arm is bent)
In comparison I think Grant's coat looks a bit boxy and drab.

I do love that they are both wearing a white scarf. Do you think it was cashmere or silk?
I also think it is a toss up on the hair. The strong side-part is making a major comeback (and it is not due to that Mad Men series)



Bellamy also played a similar character in another extremely stylish Astaire movie called "Carefree"
I never realized that one of the old guys from Trading Places was such a fashion plate in his day.

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[Source: The Sartorialist]