6.30.2009

raindrops keep falling on my head

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day 2... or maybe 3... of constant rain creating the perfect conditions to stay in bed slash inside all day. and what better way to celebrate the perfect rainy day than with the perfect umbrella-clad gemma. happy tuesday all.

(photo herfamedgoodlooks)

stars and stripes

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with the 4th of july being just around the corner (*see saturday) there's nothing like a kate and terry cocktail to get you in the patriotic mood. not many girls could rock a helmet like miss moss.

(photo tfs)

6.28.2009

i'll drive, you shoot.

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went and saw transformers 2: revenge of the fallen after accidently stumbling onto watching the first one this morning and needing another shia fix. i have to say, both of them kicked serious ass but the second one is definitely worth seeing in the theaters: it's funnier and has almost twice the intensity. however, be warned, its nearly three hours so you might wanna think twice before you order that extra large sprite. i, on the other hand, recommend buncha-crunch (aka a movie snack i haven't had since high school. gotta love nostalgia-inducing chocolate. or just chocolate in general).

and megan fox makes me want to be a tomboy that details motorcycles and hot-wires cars. ah sundays.

(photo tfs)

black leather

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this layout is basically my dream wardrobe: lots of black, lots of white and lots of silver hardware. plus, abbey rocking bangs is seriously amazing and only terry richardson could capture her eyes like that.

abbey lee in august 2009 vogue nippon.

(photos tfs)

6.27.2009

"beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. that, or a kick-ass red lipstick."

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dull, rainy days tend to make me lethargic (even though i love them) and today was no exception. so, in an effort to counteract my seemingly boring all black sartorial choice, i busted out my new mac lipstick in "brave red" and hauled my fabulous self off to work.

also, i know i said i was going to be posting pics of my adventures with the crop tops and high waisted skirts but the pictures turned out horrible (*see its still 90 degrees at night here so being sweat free is not an option) so hopefully in the near future i'll start delving into the world of my closet conundrums. stay tuned...

(quote: gwyneth paltrow)

tripods and taffeta

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i may be many things, but a "pink" girl is not one of them. that is not to say that i never wear pink but i do tend to stay away from bold and overtly girly colors. being blessed (i suppose i could put it that way) with a somewhat cubby-cheeked baby face, i've been trying my whole life to counteract my typically "cute" and "adorable" looks by cultivating a monochromatic wardrobe: a process that continues to be an ongoing battle, but luckily one that i seem to be winning.

needless to say i feel like daria, though a bit more of a tomboy than myself, has somewhat the same ascetic. typically we see her out in black, edgy rocker-chic ensembles so when i came across this layout i was a bit surprised as to how much pink was involved. i think i like it because of the disheveled and chaotic background, therefore making the girly pops of color a much needed focal point in all the pandemonium. and let's be honest, they could put daria in a brown paper bag and i'd still love her.

(photos herfamedgoodlooks)

6.26.2009

my konstantine came walking down the stairs

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today's "in" list:

1. emma summerton's photography (see above)
2. song: love is colder than death by the virgins
3. layering black on black (*see baggy crop top over fitted dress)
4. cloudy/rainy days 
5. silver ring overload
6. fresh, pale purple lisianthus flowers
7. severe bedhead
8. eggplant parmesan 
9. a navy smokey eye
10. film: how to steal a million with audrey hepburn and peter o'toole

happy friday!

(photo tfs)

all you gotta do is say earmuffs

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this is one of my all time favorite spreads and its from vogue italia's may 2008 issue. whenever these two are paired together the outcome is consistently flawless. whether they're winking and pouting on the cover of i-d or doing laundry with trentini in december 2005's us vogue, its always stunning and quintessentially high fashion.

this particular pairing for vogue italia was so seamless that the mag brought them back that november for what looked like "the now mix'n'match" part two but was actually entitled "cossack style". however, both layouts were shot by the same photographer, emma summerton. 

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all and all i'd say these two layouts, if nothing else, accomplish the following:
1. i now, really badly, feel the need to rock some seriously oversized, mickey mouse worthy fur earmuffs.
2. red lipstick should always be worn: whether you're lounging in bed or vacuuming pavement.
3. black tights + mid-calf scrunched socks + strappy heeled sandals = amazing.

...now off to find some hot, retro suitcases.

(photos modelcouture)

6.25.2009

The September Issue trailer. i die.

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the trailer for the september issue just leaked tuesday all over youtube and every fashion blog ever. 

first of all, i'm dying, it looks crazy amazing. two, this is going to make devil wears prada look like a joke in comparison (but i still love DWP anyways). third, when is it coming out because i seriously can't wait much longer!!


you may now resume breathing. hee. hoo. hee. hoo

update: apparently its coming out on limited release september 11 (*see only NY)

ensemble inspiration

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today's outfit inspiration is brought to you by... big surprise... mischa. and to be honest, it is a bit of a surprise since some of her past (see circa 2008) sartorial choices left much to be desired (fringe boots anyone?)

this was at the london opening of matthew williamson for h&m on april 22. as we've seem on the spring runways, the idea of a high waisted bottom with a crop top seems like the au courant way to show some skin. the silhouette is kind of vintage inspired but the pieces are modern, making this overall look both demure and edgy. besides, showing your stomach a la britney is so 2000.

stay tuned for my stab at this belly bearing boldness.

(photos tfs)

6.24.2009

camera shy

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yes. more mischa. 

so i'm kind of obsessed with this layout of her from genlux. the simplicity of the black and white, the killer ensembles and the pretty boys all centered around her interaction with the camera (both in her hands and with photographer mark baptiste) is flawless. totally amazing and the close up shots are insanely captivating.

and now for a heavy dose of nostalgia: i was watching O.C. season 1 on soapnet the other day and it was the chrismukkah episode where marissa is rocking that incredible sequin, white and blue/grey chanel dress. sigh. i miss the days when the O.C. was good.

(photos tfs)

the comeback

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so i decided to go on a mischa barton search rampage today and found a bunch of new layouts she's done on tfs so prepare yourselves for some serious misch overload. 

i LOVED her back in the O.C. day when she had perfect sunkissed skin and rocked chanel on a regular basis but after she was killed off the show (ergo the reason i stopped watching post third season) she fell off the map for a little while and turned out some interesting films like virgin territory with hayden aka bilson's fiance.

now she's back and i couldn't be happier. her new show beautiful life is coming out somewhat soon (?) and from some of the looks i saw her rocking on tfs, the old chaneled out mischa is back! perez is gonna have to rename her because mushy is officially dead.

(shoot from italian vanity fair feb 2009. photos tfs)