Celine's Fall 2013 collection inspired lots of wants, including that dense, opaque grey color used for the accessories. When the Metal Trim boots popped up on Topshop I ordered them immediately, because anything with a bit of shine on it will seal the deal.
The blonde bottoms make them casual enough to wear in the summer with things like simple white shifts, and I plan on pairing them with jeans come fall.
Some favorite images of stylist Caroline Sieber's gorgeous wedding. The guests were a who's who of fashion favorites including Lauren Santo Domingo, the Courtin-Clarins girls, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, and Victoria Traina. The bride wore Chanel and the blue flower girl dresses were by Chloe.
Lauren stunning from front to back in Givenchy Couture swan dress. Victoria Traina is wearing Balenciaga Spring 2013 but it looks like something fabulous her mother (Danielle Steele) would have worn in the late 80's.
These girls always have the prettiest pieces to wear.
Amanda in a distressed to perfection leather jacket.
Images: VogueBrasil, Digicouture
(Recent purchase-1940's French chrome bed)
Anna Wintour hosted a Gatsby themed party for Hamish Bowles to celebrate his birthday and 21 years with Vogue. I love parties like this, where the guests go all out and actually adhere to the night's theme.
Lauren Santo Domingo always manages to be spot on, with a contrasting pink feather boa to her blue dress, and a black belt winding around her waist with rock-size rhinestone encrusted tassels.
Giovanna Battaglia in all of her green velvet and gold sequin glory.
The back of Miranda Brooks softly ruffled dress (and sweet daughter).
The beautiful Olivier Theyskens in a white fur coat.
The birthday boy and more of Giovanna Battaglia's gorgeous dress.
Images: Vogue.com, Bat-Gio, and theLSD
Wearing Anthropologie Graced Swing Dress and Miu Miu Bow Heels
I took a step back from posting daily, but I know things have gotten really quiet around here in the last couple of months. In the middle of trying to rehab a house we thought it would be brilliant to start trying for a baby. I counted on it taking a while, but it happened on the first try!
I would love to say things continued to be this easy, but it's been a rough couple of months. My body apparently decided to avoid morning sickness in exchange for lovely things like placenta previa and fibroid degeneration.
After one particular week in which I couldn't even sit up because of the pain I woke up suddenly in the middle of the night knowing something wasn't right. My husband, who is the type of person you want most in a stressful situation, always knows how to comfort with words of reassurance and jokes. This time he was so very quiet and moved oh so quickly around the bedroom, managing to get me stumbling in shock out the front door in less than 5 minutes. He even had the foresight to strip the bed, so we wouldn't have to come home to that in case we lost the baby.
But after every event this little one's heart radiated out to me from the ultrasound. I'm here mama! We are taking everything one day at a time, and I smile every time I feel a push or tumble (like the baby is doing right now as I type!). It's remarkable how fast you can fall in love.
I normally don't share things this personal on the site, but I know there are other women dealing with similar situations. Looking things up on the internet can be scary business, but I also found stories that gave me hope and encouragement.
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.
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
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.
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
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
