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Holiday Style: Alexander McQueen's Angel Wings

Alexander McQueen's Pierced Wooden Wings. I would love use these on a wall as a piece of sculpture.

Scanned by Moodboard from Vogue Magazine December 2001/Photography Irving Penn

 

 

 

In Her Closet: Anthropologie Night Blooming Dress

We had Mr.M's work party this week, and after overdressing for last year's shindig, I went the conservative route. I purchased the Anthropologie Night Blooming dress in anticipation of spring, but as we all know with new clothes you want to wear them right away. 

 

This is already my second time wearing this dress, though I'm not entirely pleased with it. I love the top portion, but I wish I could have worn it with other items. 

I paired the  dress with tights and Anthropologie Head Mistress peep toes. Not crazy about black tights with the skirt, so thinking I may tuck this dress away for a couple of months for when I can do bare legs again. I think it will look best with a cute pair of sandals and maybe a belt. I'm also wearing gold hoop earrings that you can't see in the picture because I cut my head off;)

In the top picture I'm wearing my vintage faux fur that has someone's initials embroidered on the inside, which I love. I'm not crazy about things that are monogrammed now, because they always tend to be preppy, and that is the one look I don't do. (I had been sitting all day working off site so please ignore the wrinkles in the skirt.)

 

It is the closest I'm able to get to the awesome top(outfit!) Giovanna Battaglia was wearing at fashion week, so I'm happy enough for now.

 

Home Profile: The Soft Touch

With all the bright flashing colors the holidays bring, a creamy white home would be a beautiful place to bliss out. I think I would eventually crave color, but a week stay would be very relaxing!

 

Pink silk quilt from Heal's. 

 

An original marble topped Victorian sink 

  

 

 

I love silk curtains, especially ones touch the floor like a ball gown.

 

 

 

I'm obsessed with the plate holder above the sink. Our kitchen cabinets are not deep enough for most of our dishes, so I would love to have one of these.

Scanned by Moodboard from Elle Decoration Magazine December 2002

Photography Mike Daines
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Want of the Day: Balmain Mongolian Sheepskin Jacket

If I had been just one second sooner this jacket would have been mine. No, not really, even at 85% this jacket wasn't in the budget.  I'll just keep imagining how I would have worn it, because what does a girl have if it isn't dreams? Net-A-Porter

Want of the Day: Yves Saint Laurent Tribute in Grey Patent

 

I wanted to start doing polyvore outfits for my Wants of the Day, but it could take me hours. I would start shopping the sites and after browsing dresses for 20 minutes I would remember I was supposed to be looking for skirts to match my shoes. 

My want folder started getting clogged up, so I'm back to short and simple posts about whatever I'm desiring at the moment. Net-A-Porter, $795

Look of the Day: Diane Kruger + Chanel Gloves

I could probably post a Diane Kruger picture once a week, but you may get sick of her, and I don't want that to happen. If you read my blog you obviously know I love her coat(animal print!), but what really has me swooning would be the mint green Chanel gloves she is wearing. Perfection.

Image created via picture from JustJared.com

 

Holiday Style: Chanel Store

When we visited Vegas last month I had the Chanel store located at the Encore on my must see list. The design of the store was based on elements of Coco Chanel's apartment, including flowered folding screens. 

I was delighted to see that they had just redone the windows with the Spring 2010 Cruise line.  I loved everything about the collection, from the initial thought process to the walk down the runway set in Venice.

Their windows were perfect inspiration for the holidays. I have a love affair with the moon, and I can't imagine anything more romantic than snow covered trees against a night sky.

Love. I picked up some red tights but I have yet found a dress that would do equal justice.

 

Their other windows feature gold trees tops with mounds of tulle and Camellias. I think this is something that could be recreated for a party or even a wedding. 

 

 
 

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Holiday Style: Reindeer in Vogue

I love this picture, look at the expressions on their faces. They look like some kind of fantastical creatures out of a fairy tale(or Christmas story;) Oh, and if I haven't mentioned it on here before, I adore Jacquetta Wheeler. 

I'm off to date night with my Mr.M, so everyone stay warm and I'll see you here tomorrow.

Scanned by Moodboard from Vogue Magazine October 2001/Photography by Annie Leibovitz/Fashion Editor Grace Coddington

Joy to the World from John Galliano

 

Another editorial popping with color. This was dreamed up by Tonne Goodman, Grace Coddington, Steven Meisel and the genius that is John Galliano. Maybe this Christmas you can try stringing tinsel around your neck in lieu of a scarf. No? But it does make for a sparkling photo;)

*I wanted to mention that in the fourth picture the models are painted with dark grey makeup. Because of how flat color can come across on a computer monitor,  I felt the need point out some details:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you all know, I adore John Galliano and all the whimsical, dreamy things he conjures up for this world. I would have loved to seen the Christmas tree he did for Claridge's Hotel close up. Unfortunately, I've only come across small pictures, but View on Fashion has detail shots.

 

 

 
Scanned by Moodboard from December Vogue Magazine 2002. Photography Steven Meisel.

Christmas: Rustic + Color

I love the vibrant colors paired with rustic pieces. Unfortunately, Domino Magazine didn't list the products, at least not that I could find. I want to know about he grey color on the walls, the carpet, and the simple star ornaments. I picked up some supplies to try to make my own stars, I'll let you know if they turn out!

 

1. Jasmine Fir Tree, Target 2. Stellar Sea Ornament, Anthropologie 3. Holiday Horns, Anthropologie 4. Kenneth Jay Lane Bangles, Net-a-Porter 5.Vanessa Bruno Athe Dress, Net-A-Porter 6.Osman Yousefzada Heels, Brown 7.Atom Ornament, Anthropologie 8.Fawn Respite, Anthropologie 9.Rustic Fruitwood Chair, 1st Dibs

Some colorful pieces that you can buy now. Don't forget a chair for Santa to sit in!

Scanned by Moodboard from Domino Magazine December/January 2008

Photographer Ditte Isager♥