wilde

I'm not positive if this is taking it too far, (but the fashion industry is notorious for taking it too far anyways so who gives a crap) yet as I was looking at a photograph of my all time favorite writer yesterday, I came to the realization that, yes, I could take fashion cues from him, as well as general "I want to be you" cues as well. 

If you couldn't guess by the title of this post, yes, my favorite writer is Oscar Wilde. If he were present today I would probably be in love with him, we are soul-mates after all. Let's just dissect this for a minute though...Seriously, a fur collared coat not unlike a certain Acne one in circulation right now, velvet, layers on layers, not to mention the ubiquitous center part with unkempt "french hair" that so many people have been trying to achieve lately. 

Are we actually having a throwback to late 1800's mens fashion? I know that the fashion world is known (notice I didn't say "praised"...I'm still having issues with the Celine birkenstocks...)for bringing back quirks from decades past, but am I stretching this connection or is it true. As I mentioned in this post, I feel like many things in the industry are simply nods to other things. Again, I ask you the question, how long can this go on before it gets out of hand? Does the fact that we are bringing back newly refurbished birkenstocks and trends over a century old mean that innovation is done for, or is this what innovation has come to? 

So many questions, so little time, almost no answers.  

You are going to give me answers. 
Comment, email, tumblr-ask, instagram me with your opinions

There's nothing I love starting more than a good discussion. 

flashback

Remember when it wasn't snowing and I could dress like this? That was rhetorical. I, for one, do. Though I would rather be cold than hot,(my favorite weather is about 55 degrees and cloudy) sometimes I do wish I could soak up some emergency vitamin D. Or fly to Bali or something like that. But, you know, that can't happen everyday. 

ps - Enjoy the face in the first photo. It's patented. 

Happy Holidays

Happy Christmas to those who celebrate today! I hope it's filled with copious amounts of food, family, and friends. I've been enjoying the fact that we have a (brownish) white Christmas here in New York which is super exciting. Anyways...have fun everybody!
(ph/me)

XXmas

Only The xx would be able to take my least favorite Christmas song of all time and make it good. Their cover has been getting mixed reviews since it was released today, and it's definitely not amazing, however, if you have ever heard the Wham! original, this is a pretty astounding feat if you ask me...In general, I also think both Romy and Oliver sound particularly great here. Not that they don't always! Anyways, perfect way to get into the (xx)mas spirit. 

...xx puns are fun.

creative juices

In all honesty, let's face it, I don't always have a model on hand waiting to be dressed, nor do I have a magic clothing rack of all my favorite picks waiting to be used. However, on days when my inner styling creative juices are spilling out, I take to polyvore. Seriously, what's better than an imaginary closet at your disposal with every article of clothing you could possibly imagine in it? Nothing. Except a real one, I guess. 

aymeline valade

I think she has the whole "I don't care" look down pat. Admirable. Very admirable, Aymeline. Also, I mostly just like saying her name, to be perfectly honest with you all. 

images all via tumblr

WEEKDAY

Honestly, if I could make one brand available in here in the U.S. it would be Weekday. I really feel like there is nothing in the market here quite like it! I'm sure there are many other people out there like me who are more interested in cut and form rather than color, and as far as I know, there are not any affordable stores which cater to that here. However, if you guys know of anywhere that tends to that aesthetic, please let me know! 

Image courtesy of Weekday.