Remember how I was drooling over Gucci's Fall collection and lamenting the lack of color in my own wardrobe? Luckily for me, Frida (we're on a first name basis now, you know) also included some inspiration for us gray lovers:
I've never loved Frida Gianinni's version of Gucci as much as I loved Tom Ford's version, but this ish right here? THE COLORS! It was somewhat derivative and a bit costume-y, but I happen to love costumes, so the '70s-meets-'40s vibe worked for me. It even inspired me to do some screen-shopping for highly saturated color and Dolemite-worthy headgear. Cerrado Tunic, Anthropologie;Marc by Marc pencil skirt, Farfetch; Michael Michael
March 18, 2011
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shoes, Shopping
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tamia
After yesterday's sunny-and-70's weather, I no longer feel like it's delusional to actively look for summery footwear, so I'm forging ahead. I should at least know what my options are, right?I was cruising the Internets working online when I noticed that a J. Crew ad had been following me for, like, five sites (have you noticed those Google Engage stalker ads?) and decided to have another look at their always-inspiring
Something about this overcoat (as it is a proper overcoat) makes me feel like a cross between Purple Rain-era Prince and Sherlock Holmes. Which is to say it makes me feel EXTRASUPERDOPE."Tell Wendy and Lisa to find Dr. Watson, stat!"Gap jeans, NY & Co shirt, overcoat from an old costume, vintage clutch and shoes, Urban Outfitters scarfDo you ever wear clothes that make you feel like a character (in a good way)?
March 15, 2011
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Inspiration
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tamia
Arlenis, Chanel, and Jourdan--talk about an embarrassment of genetic riches; This is why I love summer, too; The texture, the colors