Musings on Style
this is really really mention-worthy material. Love the roll neck collar, the 60’s vibe, and the deco print. Especially the deco print! Part of the J.Crew Collection, a line that sources from the same fabric supplier as Vera Wang and Chanel, this little number is yet another example of J.Crew stepping up to the plate when it comes to establishing a more luxe identity.
Italian Deco-Print Rollneck Silk Dress, $350 at J.Crew
We love this jacket from J.Crew. A-line shape, adorable houndstooth, great color, and gorgeous carved buttons. What better way to keep warm this fall.
Italian Houndstooth Greta Jacket $375.00 at J.Crew
You know, for the past year we have been looking for over-the-knee boots everywhere. We love the way they look with anything from wool culottes to mini dresses to knee-length skirts. They can’t be skin tight, or super stilettoed - that would just make them look skanky. They’ve been so very hard to find, so we are definitely excited that they are popping up more and more on the runway and in stores. Below, we’ve included some runway favorites, as well as some more accessible pairs you may be interested in.
Rick Owens
Antonio Berardi
Fendi
Versace Flat Over-the-Knee Boot, $1,340.00 at eLuxury
Steven by Steve Madden Insayne Over The Knee Boots, $349.00 at Bloomingdale’s
Frye Paige Cuff Boot, $398.00 at The Frye Company
Dolce & Gabbana Over-The-Knee Rubber Boot, $975.00 at eLuxury
There’s no better way to ward off the impending autumn chill than with a nice warm scarf. This season we’re seeing more and more of these cold weather accessories used not just around the neck, but also on the head, around the waist, as turbans, and draped over shoulders. Paul Smith’s Spring 09 show was BIG on this in particular, but others are doing it too. Makes sense to keep not just your head warm. Plus, it makes sense to be super cute. And these looks help with that.
Our favorite usage is definitely the under-chin knot or as we like to call it the “I’m-shopping-for-potatoes-in Eastern-Europe-while-wearing-Dolce-and-Gabbana” look. Seriously, we love the sweet head scarf. Ahhh… almost makes us want to rev up that Trabant.
You know how much we love anything retro, vintage, old school… classic. (You did see the last post right?)
So of course I am very excited about Andre 3000 (yes the gentleman from Outkast) and his new line that launched recently at the beginning of Spring 09 Fashion Week, with a “Benjamin Bixby Bash” at Barney’s New York, hosted by Charlize Theron and Stewart Townsend. Inspired by classic 1930’s menswear and collegiate themes, the line is a throwback to the time of talkies and big band. So I say go ahead and introduce your man to Bixby. But be careful, ’cause he may just start callin’ you “toots”!
Now if Andre could just start making lady clothes…
