Luck (and glamour!) of the Irish..

St. Patti's is one of our all time favorite holidays, especially here is Chicago where river dying, Irish coffee, parades, and posing for photos with police horses are all apart of a rich, well celebrated tradition. But as far as fashion goes, the attire is predominately dictated by whatever green tack the street sellers are offering. So if you find that you'd like to take things up a notch this year, here is an abundance of green glamour...

Elie Saab Spring 2011 RTW 

 Ruby Mines Emerald Crystal Encrusted Sterling Silver Tassel Earrings

 

  Jessica Miller for Blugirl Spring 2012 Campaign by Michelangelo di Battista 

 Everyone's favorite dress from Atonement

 via pinterest

 

 Ashley Green Lucky Magazine

Natasha Poly for Jil Sander Spring 2012 

 

 Elie Saab Spring 2012 Runway

 

Milly by Michelle Smith Spring 2011 RTW 

Mulberry Oversized Alexa Bag in Cabbage Green

 Milly by Michelle Smith Spring 2011 RTW 

Vintage Van cleef and Arpels Malachite and Gold Necklace from Princess Grace of Monaco's collection

 

 Anna Sui Resort 2012

 

 Toni Garrn & Ymre Stiekema for Max Mara Studio Spring 2012 

 

Any one of these looks will not only help you stand out in the St. Patrick's day crowds but are sure to bring you a whole lot of luck. ;)

Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day everyone!!!

...Love Letters, Tea Dresses, and the 1940s..

Although the 1940s were a difficult time with war, separation and rations,- the love letters and fashion we attribute to that time make it feel so much more of a romantic era. It was a time where women were feminine and even in a time of war found a way to look simply incredible. This fall season the tea dresses, ankle straps, prints, and peter pan collars of the 40s have all made reappearances on the runway from designers like Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton,... and we couldn't be happier.

Lara Stone & Frida Gustavsson by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US July 2011 

Adorable 40s wardrobe in The Notebook 

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Keira Knightley in Atonement (2007) 

Barbara Palvin by Eric Guillemain for Vogue Australia September 2011

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Karen Elson by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US October 2011

Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden 

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden

Miu Miu Fall 2011 Runway

Anna Sui Resort 2012 Collection
Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden 

Ieva Laguna by Koray Birand for Vogue Hellas October 2011 

ASOS Bird Print 40's Tea Dress - $87.80

The 1940s silhouette was semi form fitting and hit below the knee /midi, a combination that when paired with heals created an incredible figure flattering look, that was kept interesting with collars, accessories and prints.. I especially love the bird prints.
You can wear any of these looks with colored tights all through the winter or pair it with a shearling jacket or camel colored coat.
Have a lovely day everyone!

A Return to Classics: Black and White

Whenever I get sick of season (cough...winter) I return to the classics.. black and white. The classic combo is always in season and ultra flattering. Luckily, black and white for the Resort and Spring seasons are rich with ornate detail, tailoring, followed by more detail. They aren't your average black and white dresses with underachieving colorblock and average 'graphic' prints. So here are some gorgeous Black and White looks from Resort and Spring lines. Enjoy!

Chanel Resort 2011

Chanel Resort 2011

Carolina Herrera Spring 2011 RTW - Tailored to fit every curve + love those shoes.

Anna Sui Spring 2011 ...anna never dissapoints

Paul and Joe Spring 2011 RTW

L'Wren Scott Spring 2011 - the shoes, emerald earrings, and waved hair complete this look.

Oscar de La Renta Spring 2011 - Sashes work wonders

Dennis Basso Spring 2011

Natalia Vodianova for Etam Fall 2010 Campaign - I have never seen leather look more lovely. This look is so wearable and sooo gorgeous.

Hope one of these inspired you! Have a lovely day everyone!

Romantic September Transition Pieces

September for me, is all about change; change in the weather and scenery, cool breezes of wind, crisp mornings, and the occasional rain. What better way to celebrate the bridge between summer and fall than to incorporate romantic vintage-inspired transition pieces.

Modern day cloche hat - Olivia Palermo ASOS Magazine

I saw this picture back in June on The Satorialist and there isn't one thing I don't love about it; the cloche hat, the lovely pleated dress, the chic picnic style and her laugh.

Combination of gold, natural wood, and rich downward hanging flowers transitions summer clothes to fall, and keeps otherwise dry and dark fall looks bright. I'll be wearing this all through November.

Anthropologie Biloba Necklace

24K Myosotis Dress -Anna Sui for Anthropologie

This romantic dress is quintessential Anna Sui; ruffles, micro floral print, and more ruffles The natural color of the dress makes it wearable all through fall. Pair it with a belt, a boyfriend blazer /or these Sam Edelman "Sawyer" Cutout Oxfords

J.Crew Galaxy Purse:

I love this fashion editorial for WWD Beauty Biz featuring Olga Maliouk.

Her billowy bow front blouses are right on trend and her rich pink and gold eye makeup proves that you don't need always need a smokey eye to look sultry and romantic.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!