Outfit of the Day

17 June 2013

One: A Little Love Earstuds by Astley Clarke . . . Get it Here!

Two: Marni Alpaca Wool Pullover Sweater . . . Get It Here!

Three: Victoria Beckham Loren Round Sunglasses . . . Get It Here!

Four: Petite Luxe Tote Bag by RDuJourStore . . . Get It Here!

Five: Seven For All Mankind Cristen Skinny Jeans . . . Get It Here!

Six: Charlotte Olympia Marcel Suede Platform Pumps . . . Get It Here!

Seven: Serge Lutens Fleurs d’Oranger Eau de Parfum . . . Get It Here!

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Holy Ghost! – Dumb Disco Ideas

17 June 2013

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The Mechanical Smile: Modernism and the First Fashion Shows in France and America by Caroline Evans

13 June 2013

In the early 20th century, the desire to see clothing in motion flourished on both sides of the Atlantic: models tangoed, slithered, swaggered, and undulated before customers in couture houses and department stores. The Mechanical Smile traces the history of the earliest fashion shows in France and the United States from their origins in the 1880s to 1929, situating them in the context of modernism and the rationalization of the body. Fashion shows came into being concurrently with film, and this book explores the connections between fashion and early cinema, which arguably functioned as what Walter Benjamin called “new velocities”—forces that altered the rhythms of modern life.

Using significant new archival evidence, The Mechanical Smile shows how so-called “mannequin parades” employed the visual language of modernism to translate business and management methods into visual seduction. Caroline Evans, a leading fashion historian, argues for an expanded definition of modernism as both gestural and performative, drawing on literary and performance theory rather than relying on art and design history. The fashion show, Evans posits, is a singular nodal point where the disparate histories of commerce, modernism, gender, and the body converge. Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com Now.

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“It” by Alexa Chung

12 June 2013

The darling of the fashion world and co-host of the music TV show Fuse News shares her inspirations, musings, and her own very personal and eclectic style. With influences that range from the sultry beauty of Jane Birkin to the rocker chic of Mick Jagger, it’s no wonder that everything worn by Alexa Chung instantly becomes the latest trend. Already a hugely popular television personality and a muse for Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld, Chung is now a co-anchor of the nightly music show Fuse News, covering today’s hottest acts and entertainment news. Chung’s first book, It, provides her legion of fans with a long-awaited inside look at her fascinating world.

A wholly unique collection of Chung’s personal writings, drawings, and photographs, It covers everything from her candid thoughts on life, love, and music to her favorite ensembles and how to decide what to wear in the morning. With Chung’s characteristic wit, charm, and refreshingly down-to-earth attitude, this full-color compendium is a must-have for anyone who loves fashion, music, and just about everything Alexa Chung. Available to Pre-Order Now from Amazon.com.

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Lanvin Pre-Fall 2014 Collection

12 June 2013

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Outfit of the Day

10 June 2013

One: Céline ZZ D-Frame Sunglasses . . . Get It Here!

Two: Raquel Allegra X-Ray Tie-Dye Dress . . . Get It Here!

Three: Susan Foster Black Diamond Slice & Ruby Heart Necklace . . . Get It Here!

Four: Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Leather Satchel . . . Get It Here!

Five: Alaia Leather Circle-Strap Sandals . . . Get It Here!

Six: Carolina Bucci Gold Secret Key Bracelet . . . Get It Here!

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John Wind Key to Versailles Necklace

06 June 2013

Key to Versailles necklace in gold from John Wind Maximal Art. This metal necklace features a two layer box chains, multiple charms, and lobster claw closure. Drop measures 12″. Available to purchase now from FarFetch.com.

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Dior Garden Couture

06 June 2013

From Christian Dior’s first collection to Raf Simons’ most recent fashion shows, flowers and gardens have continued to prove a big source of inspiration for the House of Dior. Discover some of the pieces currently on display at the exhibition L’art du Jardin in Paris’ Grand Palais in the gallery below and See DiorMag for additional details.

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The Thoughtful Dresser by Linda Grant

31 May 2013

A good handbag makes the outfit. Only the rich can afford cheap shoes. The only thing worse than being skint is looking as if you’re skint.’ For centuries, an interest in clothes has been dismissed as the trivial pursuit of vain empty-headed women. Yet, clothes matter, whether you are interested in fashion or not because what we choose to dress ourselves in defines our identity. For the immigrant arriving in a new country to the teenager who needs to be part of the fashion pack or the woman turning forty who must reassess her wardrobe, the truth is that how we look and what we wear, tells a story. And what a story. The Thoughtful Dresser tells us how a woman’s hat saved her life in Nazi Germany, looks at the role of department stores in giving women a public place outside the home, savours the sheer joy of finding the right dress. Here is the thinking woman’s guide to our relationship with what we wear: why we want to look our best and why it matters. The Thoughtful Dresser celebrates the pleasure of adornment. Available to Purchase Now from Amazon.com.

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