Pretty, Pretty Purple

To me, this is glorious. Purple is such a lovely color with so many hues and varieties. It’s just as beautiful in the fall/winter as it is in the spring/summer. The surrounding Jacarandas obviously bring the color to life (and make me desperate for spring) but the color itself is also moving. Purple can be worn by people of all complexions and hair colors. I especially want to mix a lavender blouse with a plum pant. I’m even partial to a dark violet smoky eye.

Corrie Cond for Marie Claire au March 2010. The stylist is Kate Harrowsmith and the model is Daria.

from Dustjacket Attic

Layers and Layers

This beautiful editorial makes me want to incorporate long, flowing dresses with warm jackets and bouncy curls.

Photographed by Don Miller, styled by Daria Anichkina with model  Darla Baker for Elle Russia Nov 2010

The High Life

Holiday-wear. If you lived down under. Or if you do not care about the elements, which sounds more like me. Wearing a gorgeous dress with galoshes is totally my steez.

Vogue AU Dec 2010. Photographed by Carlotta Moye with fashion editor Victoria Collison. Featured models are: Dasha, Rose, Christina Carey, Christopher James, Damien Suschetet, Jack Vanderhart, Sebastian Correy-Combs and Ben Waddell.

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ASOS Stateside!

I have long slobbered over the gorgeous/affordable offerings from mega-online-British-retailer ASOS. However, I had forgotten they were creating a site for US customers until today. AND they are offering free shipping and free returns. I also must note for any interested parties, ASOS has just as much to offer for men’s fashion – that might require a separate post.

Umm for Christmas, may I have everything?

Warning: Slobber likely ahead.

Image 1 of ASOS BLACK Exaggerated Hip Textured DressImage 2 of ASOS BLACK Exaggerated Hip Textured Dress

Dress $163

Are you excited yet? There is seriously so much available on this site and a wide range of price points. One could buy an outfit (dress, tights, headband and shoes) for under $100 or spend a fortune on one special dress.

Image 1 of ASOS Mixed Embellished Tunic DressImage 2 of ASOS Mixed Embellished Tunic Dress

Embellished Dress $258

Image 1 of Vero Moda Low V Wrap DressImage 2 of Vero Moda Low V Wrap Dress

Wrap Dress $75

Image 1 of ASOS Peterpan Collar Jersey Dress

Peterpan dress, $41

Image 1 of ASOS Button Through Drop Waist Shirt Dress

White dress, $55

Image 1 of ASOS Shoulderpad Batwing Jersey Maxi Dress

Maxi dress, $55

Image 1 of ASOS Tailored Ruffle Front Pencil Dress

Pencil dress, $79

Image 1 of Mango Waisted Skater Dress

Skater Dress, $120

Image 1 of ASOS Pussybow Frill Back Dress

Frill Dress, $62

Image 1 of Warehouse Animal Swing Dress

Animal print dress, $77

Image 1 of ASOS Taffeta Box Pleat Dress

Taffeta Dress, $65

Image 1 of ASOS Chiffon Sleeve Embellished TunicImage 2 of ASOS Chiffon Sleeve Embellished Tunic

Sparkle Tunic, $163

Image 1 of ASOS Leopard Bandeau Dress

Leopard Bandeau, $65

Image 1 of ASOS Belted Kimono Dress

Kimono dress, $65

Image 1 of Whistles Celeste Dress With Back DetailImage 2 of Whistles Celeste Dress With Back Detail

Dress, $301

Image 1 of ASOS Animal Print Shoulder Pad Shift Dress

Sheath, $51

Image 1 of Lisa Jayne Dann Velvet Hooded DressImage 2 of Lisa Jayne Dann Velvet Hooded Dress

Velvet hooded dress, $198

Image 1 of Paprika Gathered Side Drape Midi Length DressImage 2 of Paprika Gathered Side Drape Midi Length Dress

Gathered dress, $43

All images from ASOS.com Also explore their outlet, beauty, designer and men’s.

 

(Style Stalker) Becca Henry

I am starting a new thing. Today I saw a girl at work who is always (especially today) impossibly chic and put together. Immediately I decided to “style stalk” the beautiful people of NWA. I politely asked her if she would be first. She accepted. This is Becca.

Becca’s Trimmings: Dress – Anthropologie, Cardigan – Anthropologie, Boots – Private Gallery, Bracelets – Anthropologie & Masons, Ring – Banana Republic

Doesn’t this girl/outfit beg to be photographed?

New Obsession: Maje

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All of these gorgeous clothes are quite out of my price range but I love the textures and structures. Feminine silhouettes with structured shoulders and small details…sigh.

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via Net-a-Porter

Oh So Dreamy

I’m hoping there are a few more sunny, warm occasions left for day-dresses and sun-kissed skin…

Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for Vogue US 04 featuring Natalia Vodianova via Dustjacket Attic.

Backless Bridal

Loving these beautiful gowns by Delphine Manivet

Image Credits: one, two, three, four, five

Weekly Wishes: Forever21

Don’t we all love Forever21? I love shopping online there because you can actually get full returns versus in-store where it’s only credit. I’m also very into their new blogger style picks

I am completely in love with the twelve by twelve section of Forever21. It’s futuristic, modern and fun with Forever’s signature affordability.

  1. Infinity Cuff Ring, $3.50
  2. Cream Dress, $27.80
  3. Draped Tunic, $27.80
  4. Knit Dress, $22.80
  5. Platform Booties, $26.80
  6. Striped Puff Sleeve Sweater, $19.80
  7. Faded Skinny Jeans, $27.80
  8. Suede Platform Pumps, $22.80
  9. Belted Shorts, $22.80
  10. A-Line Skirt, $19.80
  11. Woven Dress, $22.80
  12. Camo Knit Dress, $19.80
  13. Faux Leather Jacket, $24.80

Love this look: Bridal

via 100 Layer Cake

Gown by Delphine Manivet

Shoppable at Lovely Bride