OMG. Leave it to DailyCandy to introduce the most wonderful things. As I’ve told you before, I’m fascinated (and always have been) by all things bridal. This site feeds right into that. The vintage bride has affordable and beautiful dresses from 1960 and before. It’s worth a check out and here’s a peek!
As we all know, fashion trends live in a circular world. From Life.com I discovered a few of Tim Gunn’s favorite fashion photos. They are AMAZING.
Tim Gunn says: “If we were to take Diana Rigg as Emma Peel and marry her off to a European prince, then this is who she’d be. This image looks like a still from Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief: High-born, lacquered, bejeweled, in a strapless one-piece bathing suit in a rich textile, this society dame exudes pensive ambivalence over a champagne cocktail versus rum punch. Darling, which would you prefer?” via LIFE
This whole get-up is the embodiment of glamour to me, because she’s so put together. I love her make-up, jewelry and turban for a day the beach. Girls just don’t do that anymore!
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Tim Gunn says: “Silhouette, proportion, fit: This is my mantra for how to get your fashion right. This photograph could be my style barometer! The diverse shapes, proportions, and scales all demonstrate that fashion presents many options, so there’s surely one for you. And this image is so timely, because checks are back in fashion and in full force for fall!” via LIFE
The photo above tacked to my cubicle wall. While the clothes themselves are fabulous, I die over the usage of accessories. Note the gloves, hats and even the cane looks chic!
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Tim Gunn says: “I laughed out loud at this image! This is a classic example of my mantra about the semiotics of clothes; that is, the clothes we wear send a message about how we’re perceived. Consider the context of this photograph: It’s 1959 and more and more women are entering the workforce. We need no words to explain what’s going on: The football-uniform size of the bolero and the ‘crown’ hat tell us that this woman is powerful; the stack of gold bracelets and the oversized pearl earrings tell us that she’s rich; and the rest of the details underscore her leadership — she sits alone at one end of the table (presumably the head) and speaks while men write. I’m rapt!” via LIFE
This picture speaks volumes to me. As a woman in the corporate world, I’m enraptured by the mere photo of a woman leading a conference in the ’50s. The essences is in the details: her hat, her long nails, her wedding ring, the men writing…the ash trays! What would Betty Draper say?
Enjoy & head over to LIFE to check out the full gallery.
In the past few years, I’ve noticed that just because you’re pregnant (disclaimer: I am not, nor do I want to be) doesn’t mean you have to let yourself or your style go. Empire waisted tops and frocks are always in and they are perfect for the earliest stages of mommyhood. My own mom said she loved being prego with me because she was at her largest in the summer (I’m an August baby) and she wore mumus, flats and a primo tan the entire time.
Inspired by beautiful mommies everywhere, I wanted to point a few friends in the right direction for spring/summer dresses that translate into chic maternity-wear. I’m dying for all of these dresses and none of them are actually “maternity” so everyone can enjoy them!
The sleeveless gray sheath above is perfect for belting wherever you like. $65 topshop
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The floral dress above is so fun and girly, you could wear it as is or with the below belt.
The above LBD is backless and the waist is perfect for my fave look: modest/sexy $160. Check the back out here.
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The above LWD (Little White Dress) would be perfect for a certain petite friend of mine! $51 here.
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The back to the above dress can be tied and in various colors! $37 here.
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I love the shade of green and dresses in solids give you so many options. You could wear it alone or with the belt – immediately below or the jacket – below belt.
Above: Dress $29 from here, belt $7 from here, jacket $24 from here
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An update to the classic LBD – funky, fun, flattering- this dress $70 from here. I love it paired with the below jacket, $27 from here.
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Loving white dresses and I love the detailing at the neck of the above, $102 here. It would be stunning alone or with the belt below $5 here.
I will use any occasion to dress for a theme. I like a little bit of structure with infinite possibilities. That is why I typically dress up for St. Patrick’s day. Yes this is a bathroom shot…
Green Riding jacket: vintage, Floral Dress: ABS, Cream Belt: Old Navy, Nude pumps: Forever21
Inspired by my lovely friend Lydia’s excitement over the Liberty of London Collection at Target and by Refinery29’s article on 12 printed spring dresses…I decided to find 10 dresses in prints or patterns for under $100. Because you know I love dresses!
NY Mag’s blog The Cut asks this question “So are curves really back?” in reference to Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fall 2010 ready-to-wear show. Amy Odell writes “The clothes were mostly conservative, and conceived with a real, grown-up woman in mind. None of the skirts so much as showed knee, and the most revealing looks only showed a tasteful amount of cleavage.” They go on to say that the Fall 2010 Prada Ready-to-wear was “all about boobs” here. I die.
In my opinion, the clothes are feminine and body-conscious. Vuitton:
Personally, I’ve never been more enchanted with a Vuitton collection.
I thought Prada was less about boobs in a ‘sex’ way and more about the all-around gorgeousness of the female form:
W Magazine had a little to say about who looked beautiful (not who was best-dressed) at the Oscars. I have to agree with their opinion. While I was definitely not a fan of SJP’s canary-sack dress. I love-love-loved her hair. It was reminiscent of her Carrie days when the producers made us believe she effortlessly threw her hair into a messy chignon.
Jane Larkworthy writes” Sarah Jessica Parker’s hair: I saw that a hairstylist panned her updo on the Today show, calling it “Elephant Man” hair, but I couldn’t disagree more. Her updo last night, by Serge Normant, was nothing short of fabulous. This woman carries Audrey Hepburn’s legacy better than anyone.”
I know my closet is busting at the seams. I know there are many things I should do with my money instead of buying clothes. I know I have so many dresses that there are several I have never worn. I know.
But I don’t care! I want this dress!!
It’s from New York & Co and despite the price tag ($89!), I want it.
While we’re on the subject…Payless? Umm not just for grannies anymore.
These are my favorite shoes. They’re Gianni Bini croc booties with a peep toe. I bought them in December 2008 @ Dillards and have been obessed with them ever since. A pair of animal skin booties can transition you from fall to winter to spring to summer. You can seriously wear them with dresses of any solid color, jeans, skirts, black cropped pants…EVERY SINGLE time I wear them I get compliments ;)
Not the most clear photo but a perfect example of their versatility
I seriously can’t find any like this but here are some that would have a similar effect from Forever21
These are two of my favorite songs right now. L.E.S. Artists by Santigold
and When did your heart go missing by Rooney
This is my favorite blog right now. I love the way Emily photographs her outfits and shares them with her fans. She has a great take on fashion.
There are FIVE outerwear essentials (in my humble opinion) that you need for transitional pieces from Winter into Spring (thank god!) When the forecast calls for weather above 45degrees, put your heavy coats away and welcome spring!
A neck warmer, a bomber jacket, a white blazer, rain boots & a classic trench.
Mine is from New York & Co (ps: underrated store that carries so many wardrobe staples & their sales are unreal). I love it with a white jacket/blazer. My jacket in the below photo is also NY&C and bracelet length (love!)
A bomber jacket. Mine is from Target and I’m obsessed with it.
Rain boots. You can throw them on if it’s chillier or wet with your jeans, dress or skirt. I got mine at Target in the gardening section so they’re blue and mid-calf (and meant for gardening but whatevs). I used to have the best black rain boots from home depot of all places!
Flattering one shoulder dress $90 from 
Feminine dress $90 from 
Tangerine sundress $70 from 
Vintage looking dress $90 from 
Earrings from 
Ring from 
Photo courtesy of
The Window Shopper 
