Fashion Inspiration: Well That's Just Dandy

My inspiration for this look is one of my favorite writers- Oscar Wilde, who was an equally talented writer and dresser. I love the juxtaposition of the severity and opulance of this Victorian fashion.

Fashionably Political: Runway to Change

Fashion and politics have seemed like strange bedfellows until now...

With the elections nearing I have been far more concerned with politics than fashion. However, it was a pleasant surprise to discover that several leading fashion designers have designed a selection of merchandise ranging from tee shirts to bags in support of Barack Obama (all proceeds go to the Obama campaign). I am especially excited about the shirts designed by Nanette Lepore, Tory Burch, Alexander Wang and Maria Cornejo and the tote bags designed by Derek Lam, Rag and Bone, and Marc Jacobs. Now I can get my fix of fashion and politics at the same time. What better way to show that being political is fashionable?

From top: Tory Burch tee shirt ($60), Maria Cornejo tee shirt ($60), Nanette Lepore tee shirt ($65), Alexander Wang tank top ($45), Derek Lam tote ($75), Rag and Bone tote ($75), and Marc Jacobs tote ($75).

All items available on the Obama website.  http://store.barackobama.com/  

Career Chic: Woman in Charge

When it comes to dressing for work, who says a woman can't retain her femininity and stylishness while being in a position of ultimate authority?

Seasonal Essentials: The Weather Outside is Frightful

With fall and winter soon approaching, frightful weather is inevitable. But I'm one of those "the glass is half full" people when it relates to fashion. I choose to see miserable weather as an opportunity: oh, the weather outside is frightful, but (the fashion) inside (your closet) is so delightful! It is the ultimate fashion test to look chic in spite of rain, wind, snow, and severe chill.

Fashion Inspiration: Gamine

I have a fascination with gamine chic... I think it is the simple lines, unconcerned attitude, and the coexistance of elegance (the ruffle detail on the pumps) and awkward discordance (skulls on pashima) that makes this gamine look so covetable.
This is a versatile look... I could see a carefree girl wearing this in Paris (perhaps roaming the Picasso museum in the Marais district)... or, now I come to think of it, Sophia Coppola (who just happens to be the patron saint of gamine chic).