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Taylor Tomasi Hill (Spring 2011 Fashion Week)

 

Some of my favorite shots of Marie Claire Accessories Director, Taylor Tomasi Hill, at the Spring 2011 shows. 

Images: Cafe-Mode, Les Mads, Street FSN, Net-A-Porter, Style.com

 

Sartorialist Couple

Love the style of this couple. Anyone know who she is? I would love a peek into her closet.

Images via The Sartorialist

Rachel Roy: Behind the Spring 2011 Collection

Rachel Roy has been posting behind the scenes images from her Spring 2011 Collection and I love the moodboard from week two. It features a fashion illustration, a stack of books, a square of black lace and a gorgeous editorial from Vogue. Pretty much everything I love and I'm excited to see what walks down the runway.

She will be sharing more pictures for the next two weeks and you can see them all here.

 

Black, Nude, Silver and White

There are always fantastic editorials floating around come September, but this particular editorial has been tacked up on my inspiration board for the last two months. It showed up quietly in the July issue of Marie Claire and it captures so many things that I love. 

The palette of coal black, blushing nude, silver and winter white, a Moodboard favorite, gorgeous in stand alone pieces. I love that the styling allowed the clothing to shine on their own without excess clutter. And can we talk about how ethereal model Fatima Siad looks? Ah, those gorgeous curls!

 

 

 

 

1. Wayne Hooded Loose Jacket, $385 2. Carine Gilson Silk Bustier, $1050 3. Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff, $800 4. Love Tilly Lace Dress, $625 5. Dolce Vita Mack Boots, $300 6. Forever 21 Hoop Earrings, $2.80 7. Marc Jacobs Camille Leather Tote, $1,850 

Thanks to this editorial I have a new found obsession with the Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff. I'm also wanting everything in the Lover collection, particularly all the white lace dresses.

Images created by Moodboard from July 2010 Marie Claire US Magazine/Photography James Macari
 

Saks Fifth Ave Editor's Favorites

 

 

 

Saks normally puts together some stylish outfits highlighting the new fall offerings, and once again I'm coveting several pieces.

These pieces specifically:

Brimfield Flea Market Shopping

 

Loving these images of model Aurelie Claudel and casting director Natalie Jools shopping the Brimfield flea market, as featured on Nowness. My desire to add to my hat collection has now grown exponentially. 

If you haven't seen it yet, go immediately to Natalie's blog, Tales of Endearment. It is basically her vintage shopping with some of the most stylish people in the business and sometimes a peek into their home. Bliss.

 

 

More images here and here/Photographer: Martien Mulder
 

 

Stepped Out of a Fairy Tale

 

I'm usually not a fan of orange, but if it makes me look like I stepped out of a fairy tale I'm all for it.

Kay Neilson/Shrimpton Couture/Jak & Jil

 

Inspiration Board: Bathroom Facelift

  

1. Black Waffle Weave Shower Curtain, $24.99 2. John Derian Gypsy Tray, $66 3. Saipua Flowers 4. Small Locker Basket, $12.49 5. Ikea Lidan Basket, $9.99 6. Vintage Bottles on Martha Stewart

This is the moodboard I've put together for a bathroom facelift. That room is the bleakest thing in our apartment. Just sparse white walls, 1980's style vanity and a mottled green vinyl floor, which makes me want to cry. The only thing we have up is a clear(!) shower curtain. 

Almost everything we own is packed up and in storage, so I have to work with what I have or spend minimal money. I have several vintage locker baskets bottles that I've lugged with me from move to move, so they could be used for storage. There's an old black bench hiding at the in-laws that I think they would fit on. I also picked up a larger version of the Ikea Lidan Basket a couple of weekends ago that could be used as a mini hamper tucked in the corner.

As for the walls, I'm dying to paint them black, but since I can't I'm thinking about a black cloth shower curtain. And I can't make holes in the wall, so perhaps a vintage style tray to add some color on the sink. To finish off the room, some of my vintage bottles filled with fresh flowers or the cottons stems from my wedding.

But knowing me, my mind could change over the weekend depending on what inspiration I stumble on. I have dreams of a sexy, decadent bathroom with a chandelier and crystal decanters but for now simple and easily changed is on the menu.

J.Crew July 2010

Did everyone already see the super cute video that popped up on the J.Crew site this morning? I like how they segued from one outfit to another as if she was trying on outfits in her closet.

It nicely encapsulates the things I'm loving right now:

1. Stripe Tees that magically go with everything, especially sequins

2. Chunky, rhinestone earrings Dynasty style

3. Slouchy, oversized jackets & sweaters 

4. Sparkly Bags

5. Soft, romantic hair

Oh, and did you see that they layered the Tank Stripe Swimsuit under the Indigo Microstripe Shirt? At least we aren't the only weirdo's wearing bathing suits as bodysuits;)

 

 

 

 

 

Currently on my J.Crew wishlist(which changes rapidly once I see pieces in person)

Images created by Moodboard  

 

Runway Inspiration: Givenchy Spring 2010

Alexander Wang Asymmetrical Lingerie Tank, $325, Anthropologie Hello Sunday Blazer, $98, J.Crew Georgette Silk Short, $98, Aldo Dellarose Sandals, $49.98

Inspired by Givenchy Spring 2010, I put together a more casual version that works for our balmy heat. I know the price for the Alexander Wang tank is a bit steep, but I'm looking for pieces that can stand on their own. Does anyone else have a tendency to layer something simple under their jackets, and when it gets too hot you take it off only to realize you outfit has now lost its oomph? 

I own the J.Crew Silk Georgette shorts and have been wearing them into the ground. While I've been busy debating if I should get the peat color or a back up black pair as well, they have restocked and sold out again.

Not that I need another striped item in my wardrobe, but I may or may not have put in an order for the Hello Sunday Blazer *whistles innocently*. I really wish we had a local Anthropologie so I could just drop in and try items on. To lessen the sting of having to use mail order, if you have an Anthropologie card shipping is free now through Labor Day.