What They Wore Today: 07.29.09- J.Crew is Hard to Resist

Oh, J.Crew. Why do you insist on torturing me with your loveliness? Every month, I try to resist your eye catching catalogs and every month, I fail. The fall is always the hardest; your modern preppy styles just scream back-to-school. And no matter that I've been out of school for over six years, I still feel that autumnal pull to stock my wardrobe.

My J.Crew picks:




Tomorrow is a good karma day, with a little Pay it Forward and another blog award.

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What I Wore Today: 07.28.09- Mad Men Glasses

I need your lovely opinion...What do you think of my these Oliver Peoples Deacon glasses? I want slightly big and slightly ridiculous specs, but I'm not sure if they are right for me. The opticians were nice enough to let me take them home for a test drive. The more I wear them the more I like them. But I would still like your input.

So don't be shy, and tell me what you think!

Ruffled Dress: ModCloth
Deacon Glasses: Oliver Peoples


If I were a Mad Men character, this is what I would look like. Thanks to The Renegade Bean, I was able to test out the fun interactive game, Mad Men Yourself! The hair bow and donut are what make it so me.

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What They Wore Today: 07.21.09- Vintage Children's Clothing

Lulu and Teddy are figments of my imagination, created last November, and based on old vintage photographs of school children.

I adore vintage children's clothing, especially anything from the Edwardian era to the Roaring Twenties.


Photo Credit: to the owner, sorry can't remember!
Edwardian little girls. Their large bows and white dresses are fantastic!




Photo Credit: to the owner, sorry can't remember and my personal sketch.
Little girl from the Roaring Twenties and my portrait of Betty Jean-1922. There's nothing better than a bob.



Check back tomorrow for a brand new Giveaway!!

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What I Wore Today: 07.17.09- (500) Days of Summer

Pink Cardigan: Lilly Pulitzer
Peter Pan Collar
Khaki Shorts: J.Crew
Black Tights: Hue
Beige Cap-Toe Ballet Flats: old Talbots



Photo Credits: Here & Here




I'm a little worried. It's never a good thing when I'm this crazy excited about a movie. They rarely live up to my expectations. But I'm confident that (500) Days of Summer won't disappoint. Since it's a limited release, we'll be driving into Boston and making a day of it.

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What I Wore Today: 07.16.09- The Great Outdoors

Khaki Camp Shirt: J.Crew via eBay
Olive Cargo Shorts: very old esprit
Brown Leather Belt: Old Navy
Red Wool Socks
Olive and Brown Hiking Boots: very, very old Vasque
Red Plaid Backpack: imaginary, Jansport
Floral Tent: imaginary, Cath Kidston

Well, fall is still on my mind. I just can't wait for the season to arrive. It probably doesn't help that Cole's been waxing poetic about camping, hiking and hunting. He's all about going on crazy long treks where there's no food or water and lots and lots of mosquitoes. My response is "No. Thank you." I actually don't mind going for hikes or camping for a day or two, but the big negatives to anything longer than that are: no hot shower and no change of clothes.

But the Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall line, has me possibly changing my tune.




Photo Credits: Style.com


Here's a quote from Nicole Phelp's review of the line on Style.com:

"It's just that in their hiking boots and woolly socks, striped tights, blanket scarves, and felt Molly Ringwald hats, his models looked more like junior mountaineers than they did club-hoppers."


Sounds wonderful to me!! Now, if I could dress like this while camping, I would follow Cole into the deepest darkest wilderness.

So, I'm interested- Are any of you into roughing it in the great outdoors? or Are you more into glam camping?

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What I Divulged Today: 07.10.09- Honest Scrap

The lovely and wickedly smart Nicky, of Lips of London, tagged me with the Honest Scrap Award! I've decided for my ten random, but true, facts that I'm going to keep them fashion, art and beauty related.

1. I took art classes in middle school and high school, but quit half way through my senior year when my art teacher and I got in an ugly disagreement. To fill that hour, I transferred to choir.
2. I have a college degree in Merchandising Management. I took one fashion design class my junior year, loved it, almost changed my major, but chickened out. That was a mistake. Sigh.
   
3. I have sported many different hairstyles throughout my life. From boy short, to super long. I have a hard time sticking to one look and whatever style I currently have, I want the exact opposite. But if I had to pick a style that probably suited me best, it would be an above the shoulder, but below the chin, bob.
4. Along with different hairstyles, I have pretty much dyed my hair every possible color aside from black and funky colors like pink or blue. For the last 6.5 years, I've had my natural color and really have no desire to dye it.
5. When I was little, I had a strange obsession with ties. My dad taught me how to tie a tie when I was six, and thus began my love affair with menswear.
6. Like my hair, I'm fickle when it comes to fashion. Aside from menswear, the first big fashion trend that I embraced was grunge. The docs, the flannels...so awesome. I love that the look is coming back, but I'm not sure if I can re-embrace that part of me.
7. Clueless is one of my favorite movies and probably one of the most influential movies when it comes to my style. I was 14 at the time and dreamed of being just like Alicia's character, Cher. I even sported the thigh highs with my school uniform!
   
8. In high school, I went through a hippie phase. Not my best look. Boho and I don't suit.
   
9. In college I worked at Urban Outfitters. I blame them for my strange punk phase.
   
10. Which led me to pierce my nose. I loved it and actually wore a nose ring for a bit, just to irk my mom. Sometimes I truly miss it!!
I'm not going to tag anyone for this award, so if you're reading this and would like to participate, consider yourself tagged.

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What I Wore Today: 07.09.09- Urban London Wishlist

I have a mild (read: major) obsession with London. Ever since Cole and I did our study abroad there seven years ago, I've been dying to go back. The history, the fashion, the theater and music...I just can't get enough. I remember when I first joined myspace and took one of those silly quizzes that picks the city you belong in, mine was spot on and picked London!! Here's what the quiz said:


You Belong in London:
A little old fashioned, and a little modern.
A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock.
A unique soul like you needs a city that offers everything.
No wonder you and London will get along so well.


Sigh. So very true.
Items in my Urban Outfitters Wishlist:


1. Hawks Ruffled Dress 2. Deena & Ozzy Studded Tam
3. Deena & Ozzy Doorknocker Bag 4. Leather Saddle Shoe

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What I Wore Today: 07.08.09- Sloane Trenches

The weather has been back to doom and gloom. Which means I'm having to sport jackets just so I don't freeze my arse off. Truthfully, I get a major kick out of wearing jackets and coats. If only I could wear them around, indoors, like dresses. Now, that would be the life.

Inspiration: Emma Watson's Autumn/Winter 2009 campaign for Burberry.

Trench Coat: old Banana Republic (supposed to be khaki, but the drawing looks yellow)
Red Bow Shoes: old BCBG Girls via DSW
Black Convertible Bag: Target
Red Bow Pin: DIY
Tortoise Glasses: Lacoste


Yesterday, I received two very awesome books in the mail all the way from England: "The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook" and "The Official Sloane Ranger Diary." These books will be shelved next to "The Official Preppy Handbook." I know, I'm a big dork, but I just can't get enough of the late 70's / early 80's.

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What I Wore Today: 07.07.09- Dreaming of Floating

I adore balloons!! Always have, always will. I told Cole the other day that if he ever feels the need to buy me flowers, to instead buy me a beautiful bouquet of gorgeous balloons!! This drawing was inspired by Tim Walker and the Miss Dior Cherie ad by Sofia Coppola.

T-shirt: Hanes
Silver Jacquard Skirt: Behnaz Sarafpour for Target
Pink Ballet Slippers: Payless

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