fashion styles women: November 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

In Nicole's closet: Marc Jacobs

This is definitely my favourite item from Nicole Richie's closet.
The gorgeous ruffle tie-back camisole was designed by Marc Jacobs.
I would really love to see her again in this cami.

Leopard print style

Nicole Richie must really love the leopard print style. She has lots of leopard printed accessories: scarves, shoes, the Yves Saint Laurent "Fauve" bag. And, of course, Jenni Kayne's leopard print tunic.
Miss Richie knows that the key to wearing these bold patterns successfully is to keep the rest of the outfit simple.
Jenni Kayne tunic

Yves Saint Laurent "Fauve" leopard print bag

Leopard print scarf (I'm assuming it's a Louis Vuitton scarf)

Leopard print headscarf

Christian Louboutin pumps

Lanvin leopard print heels

Pierre Hardy peep toe wedges

Still feeling a bit under the weather here. Please enjoy these posts from my colleagues at IFB!

Links à la Mode : November 27th

39thandbroadway - Ever wonder where fashion trends come from and how they develop, long before they hit the stores?
A Few Goody GumDrops - A Few Goody Gumdrops asks…Who needs a Mink Coat when you can have a Mink Bag!
Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy - Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy gushes over Freeman’s Replenishing Body Lotion - the effective, but stinky moisturizer
Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog - I’m saying no to gift cards this holiday season, and looking to the indie sellers on Etsy for some great guy gifts.
Clutch 22 - Tackling Black Friday and Cyber Monday this holiday season.
Couture Allure - Couture Allure shows how to dress up your holiday hairdo with vintage accessories.
dapper kid - Essay on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Men’s Tailoring.
Diary of a Style Addict - Diary of a Style Addict Reviews Paint Cosmetics fab mineral eyeshadows
Dirty Laundry - 37 Things to Love: The Definitive List (And How I Have Way Too Much Time)
Dogmom’s Dish - Five little luxuries for the holidays, ranging from Free to Sugardaddy Suggestible.
dramatis personae - Why Dieting is a Dirty Word
fashion fille - What is YOUR opinion on the trendy scarf? Fashion Fille debates keffieyahs.
fashion in my eyes - Love of a lifetime,Coco Rocha and Roberto Bolle
Fashion Pulse Daily - We’ve got the skinny on the upcoming Target accessory designer collaborations — including Felix Rey!
Flights of Fab Fashion Fancy - Wearing fur, faux and real, is sooo trendy hot! Here are hot looks from all over the globe!
Hello, Lover… Shoe Daydreams - Recognize the things that trip your relationship up and keep you from having the “real” fairy tale.
Independent Fashion Bloggers - IFB announces the new newsletter!
Iole in fashion - Inverno a colori / Colored Winter
Mademoiselle Robot - Outfit ideas for Thanksgiving.
Pencil - a look at Suphanut Suwansanya’s, a London Fashion Designer, Autumn/Winter 08 collection and his inspiration.
Petite Bourgeoisie - Interview with Kristen Calavas of TheLookbook
Retro Chick - Putting on the Glitz, working your sequins for Work, Rest & Play
ShopDiary - ShopDiary invites you to access chanel-exclusives.com, the first ever online Chanel boutique, and discover a limited edition selection of Chanel accessories.
Shopping and Info - Shopping and Info found some amazing leather jackets and boots on sale for 50% off
Some Like It Fashion - The shape of things to come: have your say on what ‘look’ will come to define this recession.
Style Discovery - Style Discovery goes burlesque.
Sweety P Style FIles - Since I haven’t been shopping in three months, I find myself in a wardrobe recession.
Tainted & Sweet… - Thank you Daddy Karl!!!
The Bare Skinny - Eco Friendly and Fabulous…Fashion Goes Green
THE COVETED - Feathers, Lashes, and Courtney Brooke Hall… vintage fashion photography
The Sunday Best - Contest on TheSundayBest! Big fun! Big prizes! Big…pandas?
Your Style Star - Shop on Black Friday like a pro

Saturday, November 29, 2008

In Nicole's closet: Ray Ban

Nicole wears Ray Ban RB 3025 large metal aviator sunglasses in Gunmetal.
Buy it here.

Nicole in West Hollywood

Nicole Richie arriving at a house in West Hollywood, carrying in her adorable daughter Harlow for a playdate, on Friday 28.
She started the outfit with a denim jacket over a black top and finished off with black leggings, Christian Louboutin leather boots, a leopard print scarf, Oliver Goldsmith "Audrey" sunglasses and her slouchy beanie.
In related news, Christina Aguilera recently got parenting tips from Nicole. Xtina told FOX:
"I didn’t know much about Nicole, but because our little ones are born one day apart and through mutual friends I’ve had the opportunity of getting to know her and I was blown away with how great of a mom she is… I actually ask her for advice because she has a lot of great things that she does for her little one. She’s even a little more stricter with battery operated toys and what not, she’s a great woman."

Weekend Eye Candy - Jacques Fath Draped Dress

October 1946 - Jacques Fath couture draped crepe dress in two tones of grey. Yum.

Vintage Roadshow - Links of the Week

Debutante Clothing shares Edith Head's advice on how to dress to meet and keep a man.

Glamoursplash takes a flashback to fashion in the air during the 60's & 70's.

The Vintage Traveler asks the question:What do the circus and couture have in common?

iKonic is walking in a vintage wonderland with the Etsy Vintage Street Team.

Couture Allure brings you 12 looks from one vintage evening gown.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Friends & Family: 35% off at Stiches, Sirens, Urban Planet, Suzy Shier!

When:Sunday Nov 30, 10am-2pm.
30% off regular & 20% off sale merchandise.

Louis Vuitton City Guides 2009

Per distinte globetrotter

Collegarsi al sito http://www.louisvuittonsoundwalk.com/ dal 16 Giugno in poi per scaricare al prezzo di 17 dollari l’audioguida dedicata alla Cina.

Ciascun file ha la durata di un’ora ed è dedicato a grandi metropoli : Shangai, Pechino e Hong Kong.

La collezione comprende cinque volumi esclusivi dedicate a Miami, Mumbai, New York, Parigi e Tokyo e altri dedicati a 32 città europee includendo sei nuove destinazioni: Bucarest, Glasgow, Losanna, Manchester, Palermo e Saint-Tropez. Ogni guida è ricca di suggerimenti per ristoranti e alberghi esclusivi, la visita della città proponendo itinerari insoliti e curiosità locali, si potranno acquistare nelle boutiques LV e on line da louisvuitton.com a partire dalla metà di ottobre.

Chanel N°5 Eau Première

Un mito si rinnova, le note racchiuse rimangono le stesse dell'originale: Ylang ylang, gelsomino, rosa, vetiver e vaniglia. Cambia la concentrazione, nella nuova versione più morbida e delicata.

Il mitico Chanel N.5 fu creato nel 1921 dal compositore di profumi Ernest Beaux seguendo le indicazioni di Coco Chanel che voleva una fragranza capace di incarnare una femminilità senza tempo.Il nome essenziale, rappresentato dal numero 5, si deve al fatto che Madame Chanel scelse la quinta proposta olfattiva che le fece Beaux il quale, per la prima volta nella preparazione dei profumi, miscelò essenze naturali e sintetiche. 80 differenti ingredienti, tra cui essenza artificiale di gelsomino, per un profumo differente dalle tradizionali fragranze floreali in voga in quegli anni, non riconducibile ad alcuna essenza specifica: unico ed astratto.

Innovativo nel nome, nella fragranza e nella confezione: una semplice bottiglia in vetro da farmacia con un’etichetta bianca e nera e il tappo tagliato come uno smeraldo. Fu il primo prodotto ad aprire la strada alla produzione industriale di profumeria. Il flacone è esposto dal 1959 al Museo di Arte Moderna di New York. Indimenticabile e indiscussa testimonial divenne Marylin Monroe quando rivelò al mondo intero di indossare solo due gocce di Chanel N.5 per andare a letto.

Chanel No. 5 by Andy Warhol, 1985

Tra le sue celebri frasi, ricordiamo:

L’eleganza non consiste nell’indossare un vestito nuovo.

Alcune persone pensano che il lusso sia l’opposto della povertà. Non lo è. E’ l’opposto della volgarità
La moda passa, lo stile resta.
Amo il lusso. Esso non giace nella ricchezza e nel fasto ma nell’assenza della volgarità. La volgarità è la più brutta parola della nostra lingua. Rimango in gioco per combatterla.

Per essere insostituibili bisogna essere diversi.

Zara home

Zara home catalog.

In Nicole's closet: Proenza Schouler & Givenchy

Nicole Richie spotted visiting the MTV studios in Santa Monica for a business meeting, on June 3, 2008.
Miss Richie wore a Proenza Schouler Georgette print dress with a cropped leather jacket by Alexander Wang and accessorized with a Chanel oversized tote, Balenciaga pumps and her Hermes "Cage d'H" pendant.

Nicole grabs some coffee in Hollywood, November 5, 2007. She wore a pair of Givenchy studded sandals

A Few of My Favorite Things

Feeling a bit under the weather today. DH and I went to a party last weekend, and between the greeting kisses and handshakes, and the finger foods, I picked up something. Today's post will be a short and sweet one that shares a few of my favorite things.

I was catching up on my magazine reading yesterday, and came across this photo taken by Raymond Meier for the October 2008 issue of Vogue magazine. Who cares about the boots? Look at that face! Yes, I am a dog person. Here is my Zippy. Talk about cute faces!

I love the dramatic and sophisticated look of the 1940's. All of my favorite film stars and movies come from this era. I very rarely find 40's garments that fit my short-waisted figure. But thankfully, I can sew my own with vintage patterns. These are available from one of my favorite stores, Fuzzylizzie.com.

While we're talking about 40's fashion, how about a few swimsuits? My sister Pam is the owner of the premiere site on the web for vintage swimwear, glamoursurf.com. She offers the widest and best selection of vintage swimsuits you'll find anywhere.

Pam and I collaborate on another blog called Vintage Detail. We both love the details and construction of vintage garments, ones you just don't find in today's ready-to-wear. We developed this photo blog to share those special details with you. Use them for design inspiration, or just enjoy the ingenuity of clothing of years past.

My blogroll contains a select list of interesting blogs about fashion and living, both vintage and modern. I think you'll find them just as fun to read as I do!