Runway To Real Life: June 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Will You Be My Boyfriend?

Invest in a piece with some longevity. The boyfriend blazer had a huge presence this season season, and will stick around into Resrort 2010. Stella McCartney is the master, always providing a great boyfriend option with a chic twist (see below Images #1, 2, and 3 from her SS 09 Runway show below). Proenza Schouler gave us a great cutaway crinkled tomboy styled blazer for Resort 201o (see Image #4). Also a Resort 10 look, in Image #5. Roksanda Illincic offers the idea of a boyfriend blazer back to a dramatic maxi dress which I totally love. Finally, for Spring 09, Alexander Wang offers up that 80's icy mint color tone in a great oversized silhouette - Image #6.

All runway images via style.com.

I have some new vintage boyfriend blazers up f or grabs on ebay! The links to bid are below - check them out!

Rusty brown long silk blazer:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=270418192519

Washed floral blazer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=270418194152

Acid yellow / green blazer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=270418190610

Hawaiian print blazer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=270418195548

Friday, June 26, 2009

Ring Around the Rosey...

From the high end designers to High Street, rose gold (as we all know I have been loving) is here to stay. Let me start by saying that I am obsessed with Roksanda Illincic, her design aesthetic is incredibly appealing with its distinct feminity and drama inducing drape details. The 3 Images below are from her Resort 2010 collection. Take note of the gorgeous shoes as well which are Alejandro Ingelmo. Below those images are additional looks and pieces that capitalize on this warm metallic and will act as amazing, seasonless wardrobe staples throughout the entire year!

Image #1. skirt: American Apparel - $44

Image #2. ballerina flats: JCrew - $98

Image #3. earings with rosey stones: Jcrew - $79.50

Image #4. rose gold leggings: American Apparel - $42

Image #1. a look from Cushnie et Ochs FW 09 Runway show via style.com

Image #2. rose gold bootie: Alejandro Ingelmo

Image #3. bracelet: JCrew - $88

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Its not as simple as JUST black and white...

My "blush" posting from the other day really got me thinking...I am loving the look of basic black and white worn with coffee coloured neutrals and rosy accents. I really think the combination if fresh and versitile and ultimately seasonless. Below are a few of my quick picks!

Image #1. buckle boots: Jeffrey Campbell (at Urban Outfitters) - $198

Image#2. studded clutch: Clarlin Thayer & Co. at Oaknyc.com - $155

Image #3. blouse: All Saints - $154

Image #4. striped dress: y-3 at Oaknyc.com - $298

Image #5. scarf: Topshop - $36

Image #1. pearl bracelet: All Saints - $74

Image #2. bootie: All Saints - $154

Image #3. dress: Gap Editions Vena Cava - $88

Image #4. cut out dress: Lana Luz at Oaknyc.com - $224

Image #1. chain mail and knit necklace: Langoliers at Oaknyc.com - $92

Image #2. motorcycle blouse: Topshop - $90

Image #3. black shirt dress: All Saints - $109

Image #4. bracelet set: Topshop - $20

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Incredible new home decor blog!

Check out this awesome new home blog! This blog does an amazing job of highlighting trends in home decor, featuring great shopping sites and retail shops, and givning the reader tips on how to implement easy, chic styling ideas in the home. Additionally, on a weekly basis, caldwellhome features different individual's homes and their own approaches to interior decorating.

Our apartment was featured today! Check it out - caldwellhome.blogspot.com

This is one to follow! Enjoy!