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
“The only place I don’t keep clothes or shoes is in the fridge.” TTH
“I am really un-fussy. I don’t think I could ever wear a full look. Low-heeled old-lady pumps haunt my nightmares.” TTH
I just read a Refinery29 article on Marie Claire style and accessories director Taylor Tomasi Hill and her chic apartment. She has such an interesting, unconventional style and gorgeous hair.
When asked by Refinery29:
What are your five key wardrobe pieces, things you wear constantly?
1. “Burberry trench coats, a great classic staple for fall or spring.”
2. “Madewell destroyed boyfriend jeans, I dress them up with my YSL heels for the office, or down with sneakers for traveling.”
3. “Punkrose leopard print sneakers, my go-to for days when my feet can’t take anything over .5 inches.”
4. “Chanel bag, I just got a large 2.55 after years of lusting after it. This one is the perfect carryall. My other tiny Chanel bags were always exploding with all the stuff I would try to pack in them.”
5. “My Rick Owens leather jacket, I can mix it with anything for an edgier effect. They are so expensive, but I stay on their radar and email list to make sure I’m always there for the sales.”
Inside her home
The full article here.
Also, have a peek at her 2008 Dallas wedding here.
Sources: wikifashion, brigaderochoc, Refinery29, TFS, erinjeen, the vintage society
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?
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.
All images from ASOS.com Also explore their outlet, beauty, designer and men’s.
Adorable outerwear from Massimo Dutti via Everything Fabulous
I love that last shot.
Vogue Germany September 2010
Claudia Indlekofer & Stefan Knoepfel are the photographers and the models are: Ylonka Verheul, Melissa Tammerijn & Marlena Szoka. The fashion editor is Nicola Knels via Dustjacket Attic
I’m loving sleek hair, statement dresses and wrist-length gloves.
editorial: another woman; w magazine january 2009; model: abbey lee kershaw; photography by claudia knoeffel & stefan indlekofer; styling by alex white via AGLSP
I am excited. Long, drawn-out story but I just discovered Sam Edelman. I’m almost embarrassed I was not already familiar! I saw a girl wearing the most adorable boots on ebay and messaged her about them (obv they weren’t for sale but she was nice enough to divulge the brand). This lead me to discover that I am obsessed with any and all shoes by Sam Edelman. Esp these gorgeous booties that friendly ebay girl was wearing:
But it doesn’t stop there!
Literally every shoe is staring at me with weepy puppy eyes begging to have a home on my shoe shelf and my feet.
Am considering blowing christmas savings (who am I kidding?) on them.
A few more faves…
These lovely shoes can be purchased online at tons of retailers. Full list here.
The Window Shopper 