Fashion Titbits

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Quote

"The only way to atone for being occasionally a little over-dressed is by being always absolutely over-educated."

- Oscar Wilde

Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Back to the wild: animal prints

A second cup of black coffee, Sting on the background and my little hound (yet another nickname for Oscar these days) sleeping next to me, exhausted after a long happy play with a horribly noisy plastic bagel... Bliss...

Well, frankly this part has nothing to do with the post you are about to read. I just thought I'd tell you a bit about my daily life before I continue. It's all about animal prints today. They are like Marmite - you either love them or hate them. You simply cannot be indifferent when it comes to these style.

Personally, I like animal prints in moderation, just like, say, a glass good wine. Talking of which and continuing to compare... I hardly ever drink and I don't really wear animal prints much, but when/if I do, I enjoy it. My perfect animal print item would be a pair of stiletto pumps or a bag because these would go with so many things and create an accent rather than an "in-to-your-face" statement. I am a bit too shy and yes, conservative for more than that.

Having said that, I love how other people wear animal prints. I adore beautifully put outfits that would include a statement piece and black, caramel or chocolate brown "canvas" created by the rest of the ensemble. This is, I think, is the most important rule: choose a statement and keep the rest of your outfit as simple as possible. Mismatched and mixed prints may look good in fashion magazines, but those have more to do with selling the garments and creating a piece of fashion art that may not work so well in real life.

So.... what do you think of this trend? Love it? Hate it? Can't get enough of it? Do you feel different when you wear animal prints? I would love to hear your opinions on this, my dearest readers.

As always, I hope you will enjoy these style and editorial photos.

Vogue Nippon 2009

Christian Dior Pre-fall 2009 / Giambattista Valli Fall 2009 / Zac Posen Pre-fall 2009

Vogue US 2008

Vogue US 2009

Rebecca Taylor Fall 2009 / Dries Van Noten Fall 2009 / Michael Kors Pre-fall 2009

Vogue UK 2005

Monsoon Campaign Fall/Winter 2009/10

Ruffian Fall 2009 / Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2009 / D&G Fall 2009

Vogue Paris 2009

Vogue Korea 2009

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2009 / Blumarine Fall 2009 / Isabel Marant Fall 2009

Vogue Italy 2009

fashion story shot by Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist

Vogue China 2009

DSquared2 Fall 2009 / Rachel Comey Fall 2009 / Oscar de la Renta Fall 2009

Numero No. 106 2009

Elle Brazil 2009

Isaac Mizrahi Pre-fall 2009 / Albino Fall 2009 / DKNY Fall 2009

Photos via style.com, top photo - models posing in Azzedine Alaïa, circa 1990

Monday, 2 November 2009

Focus on: SCARVES

Gorgeously chunky, beautifully draped or casually thrown over the shoulders, with pom-poms and fringes, miles and miles of soft cozy glory, scarves are an autumn-winter must-have or, should I say "can't live without", item because, really, how can you be without one (or two)?

Vogue Paris 2009

Ralph Lauren / Marc by Marc Jacobs / Milly

Vogue Russia 2009

DSquared2 / Missoni / Yigal Azrouël

Amica Italy 2009

Just Cavalli / Diane von Furstenberg / Mulberry

Vogue US 2009

Pringle of Scotland / Issa / Ungaro

Elle Italy 2009

Aquascutum / Loewe / Limi Feu

L'Officiel 2005

Vivienne Westwood / Paul Smith / Rachel Comey

SHOPPING LIST

Bottega Veneta cashmere scarf
Burberry large check wool scarf
Michael Kors tie-dye scarf
Brown & gray signature wool knit long scarf - Roccobarocco
Maison Martin Margiela Panna -
Multi Check merino wool scarf
By Malene Birger Salusia knitted scarf
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Intarsia silk and wool scarf
Pashmina Scarf in pure cashmere
ETRO KL05W03 yellow wool/silk -
Check Merino Wool & Cashmere Scarf
Solid Signature Wool Long Scarf - Moschino
Multi Stripe Cashmere Scarf
PETER JENSEN A2181 blue wool -
Multi Scarf
Slit Scarf

Photos via style.com

Saturday, 31 October 2009

Oranges

I couldn't think of a better way to have a bit of Halloween fun than using Fall/Winter 2009/10 inspired oranges. Not sure if I would be brave enough to wear orange, but I do love this shade. So happy, so full of energy and life.