Monday, January 24, 2011

Five Things


























I made a list of at least five things that every modern day girl should have in her wardrobe. Obviously there are more than five but I will continue to post things in the future to add to the (always growing in my case) list! Here we go:






1.) A basic black pump. Maybe in patent for extra oomph but patent doesn't always go with everything. This shoe can be worn with pants, skirts, dresses and at work or out on the down. Having them be Christian Louboutins would of course be a dream come true!



2.) The basic white button down shirt. These come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. My personal fave for myself is a boyfriend white button down from the Gap that I am truly obsessed with. The best thing about this one is that it doesn't have to be any "style" in particular. You can pick the best white button down for your life!



3.) Black pants. Work. Play. Enough said.



4.) The classic khaki trench. Of course it would be lovely for it to be Burberry like Emma Watson (love her!) is wearing in this photo but every where you turn, especially this time of year, you can find one. Old Navy, Gap, and even Target have great less expensive options.



5.) And last but not least, the statement piece. Is it a bag? A ring? A giant necklace? Every girl should have a couple stand out pieces that make an outfit with essential (sometimes boring....) items from your closet. For me it is usually a shoe, a bag, or a great necklace. Or maybe one of each...not all at the same time of course.














Thursday, January 20, 2011

A little of this and a dash of that.




























































































































































Here are some pictures for no reason in particular. While I am normally not a "pink" type of girl, I am well aware that most of these photos contain the color. (and yes I am well aware that my blog background is pink, I don't think it will be for long). These are just things I am thinking about lately, seeing and feeling whimsical about. Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of my favorite movies as is An Education which I watched again last weekend. (If I owe you photo credit, please e-mail me and I will oblige.)















Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Chanel does it again.

Every where I look lately I am seeing Chanel Black Pearl nail polish. My friends are wearing it, the blogs are talking about it, and celebrities are probably over it already. Some how Chanel always manages to create the hottest most talked about nail colors of the season. A few years ago it was Black Satin (which I am currently sporting, how passe of me), then it was Blue Satin, Particuliere, and of course the never forgotten and always a staple, Vamp. Is it because they are out there creating the buzz, because it is THE hot color of the season? Or simply because they are Chanel? I really can't think of a better reason. (photo courtesy of New York Magazine, Lindsey Wixson for Chanel)

Monday, January 17, 2011

And the worst....

As much as it pains me to say it, this was the worst of the evening. I dabbled with Helena Bonham Carter but she is just quirky and frankly Michelle should know better. I generally love, love, love how Michelle Williams dresses but this Valentino is odd and unflattering. (I saw Blue Valentine this weekend btw, and if you haven't seen it GO. Fantastic performances). Hopefully this is just a fashion hiccup for Michelle and she will wow me through the rest of awards season. (photo courtesy of New York Daily News)

The best!


Claire Danes gets my personal vote for best dressed last night at the Golden Globes. Her look is the epitomy of everything I think red carpet dressing should be about. She took a cue from all of the other lovely Hollywood ladies recently wearing pink when she chose this simple Calvin Klein collection gown, chic accessories and a simple hair style. The finished look is simple, elegant and subtlely sexy. Well done! (photo courtesy of New York Daily News)

Friday, January 14, 2011

Orange you glad I didn't say...yellow?


I have to say that orange is seriously having a moment. This photo of Malin Ackerman courtesy of InStyle.com is one of the many pops of the citrus color that I have seen popping up on the red (black as this case would have it) carpet lately. Orange is tough to pull off though if you have the wrong skin tone while I adore this full on orange look, I think I will be sticking to orange in the form of a great bag or a fantastic pair of shoes. I am so feeling that for summer (I am not entirely sure why we are seeing so much orange right now) with a leopard print shoe or belt or a pop of orange with a khaki shirt dress. In the mean time, you better get out your self tanning lotion.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

The Satorialist


One of my all time favorite blogs is The Satorialist (which is where I pulled this photo). Grabbing people off the street to photograph, this blog always gets it right and never ceases to amaze me. The photography is always fantastic and I am truly astounded at the every day style of people around the world. This photograph specifically speaks to me because it takes me back of a time of elegance and sophistication where people dressed up all the time, women wore gloves and men wore fedoras. I mean, who doesn't love a great hat?