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In Her Closet: Vintage Knotted Pouch

Speaking of Celine, when I was in Atlanta last month I entertained the idea of finally buying a pouch. I had just received some good news and thought it would be a stylish way to celebrate. That was until I wondered up to the counter and realized they had taken the Chanel route (price increase after price increase), and prices were a lot more now than when I had first started wanting the bag. I guess I need to start paying more attention to these things!

A couple of weeks later while thrifting I came across this vintage clutch with a knotted accent. It gave a little nod to Celine, and it has that thick chewy leather that reminds me of Marc Jacobs bags from around 2003. I think it's softness will go great with sleek pieces in greys and blues.

 

 

Celine Pre-Fall 2013: All About the Shoes

Every once in a while I crush hard on a pair of shoes, and I've fallen for the oxfords from Celine's Pre-Fall 2013 collection.  

Not that I didn't love a lot of the clothing. The oversized coat with a vintage silhoutte rendered modern by black leather. The fold over pants that bring the 80's back in a good way. A chubby fur coat that I would like to sink into come this winter.

But those platform oxfords with the gold plating. So good. $1600! Sigh. Sob.

1. Digital image created by Moodboard from Vogue June 2013 2. Vogue.com

 

In Her Closet: In the Clear

Along with favoring things with clean lines and structural shapes, I've also been attracted to transparent accents. It started with a hunt for a certain style of jewelry, which had me leaving an antique show with a Mid-Century cube stacked necklace.

I picked up the two vintage bags with chunky clear handles while thrifting. I think they were donated by the same woman, and I would have loved to have a peek inside of her closet.

Stylish Girl: Minimalist Gwyneth Paltrow

This outfit is the look I'm gravitating towards this summer. Easy but stylish pieces that come together quickly, but still project a level of sophistication. 

I've accumulated some thrifted pieces in the last couple of months to satisfy my minimalist Celine tastes but without the big budget needs. I don't know if people are still interested in seeing this stuff (I love looking at what other people are buying and wanting but apparently it sends other people into over dramatic convulsions and bizarre conclusions about how and why others spend their money) but if so I'll try to post some pics of my latest finds.

Images: Zimbio

Stylish Girl: Jennifer Lawrence Incognito

Jennifer Lawrence is kind of adorable in her don't bother me glasses and oversized hat. Plus, that jacket reminds me of one that I accidentally threw away *cries*.

Image: Celebrity-gossip.net

Stylish Girl: Alexa Chung in Paul Smith

I attempted to play around with layers the last couple of years, but I prefer the ease of pieces that stand on their own. If patterned pairings comes together that's great, but it's normally because I happened to hang two pieces next to each other in the closet and realized the colors work. 

I feel more comfortable letting one piece shine, and accenting with classic accessories like the look Alexa Chung is sporting above. I'm really lusting after those shoes.

Images: Zimbio

 

Wanting: Madewell Piped Silk Mini

My style as of late has been about minimalist, easy pieces made from natural fabrics. This hasn't been the easiest thing to find in stores, but this little skirt has all the right elements. The casual shape, sharp black trim, and silk fabric make for a very attractive package. Madewell, $88

Beauty Mark: L'ete Papillon De Chanel

I put myself on a high end nail polish ban for a while, but succumbed to a Dior one last week, and now the tranquil shades of Chanel's L'ete Papillon De Chanel collection are enticing me. Do I want the shimmering turquoise Azure or the electric blue of Bel-Argus? Chanel, $27

Beauty Mark: The Casual Ribbon

A relaxed ribbon is a simple but very pretty way of quickly gathering hair out of your face.

Images: Garance Dore, Vanessa Jackman

 

Fashion + Frank Lloyd Wright

Town & Country has had some gorgeous editorials and covers lately (just check out the April issue with Allison Williams). I clipped this article from the March issue because it featured some of my favorite Spring 2013 pieces—Dries!—and it was shot at Frank Lloyd Wright's home in Arizona. 

Time to drag out my white skirts, stacks of silver cuffs, and dress down my fancier pieces with simple canvas shoes.

Digital images created by Moodboard/Magazine photography: Bettina Lewin