For richer or poorer…
I have been lusting after this gorgeous Carven voile since it was posted on www.decadediary.typepad.com this past June, but at $470 this costs a pretty penny…
BUT, fear not as I’ve gotten my fix for a measly $24.95 (not even counting my employee discount) at the one and only H&M.
In this case, FOR POORER WINS!
P.S. I threw in that awesome spiky gold necklace (also from H&M) for some edge.
And so it begins…a quaint Fashion’s Night Out in the Magic City. Miami has a few budding art district’s, one known as The Design District is home to some of the city’s best furniture shops, restaurants and boutiques. It’s also my go-to choice for Fashion’s Night Out…
First Stop: Marni
Champagne, Spanish Vogue and Deco Prints for days, (hipsters too).
Shiny Objects, Supple Leathers and one old ass Cuban lady serving up Prosecco.
The District Factory is relatively new here, a place where pop-up shops come alive and die, all to try and find that sweet place into our hearts/closets (wallets)… Filled with many local handmades, free liquor and more importantly music!
Afrobeta an awesome local electronica band that kept us jamming through the rain.
FNO 2012 in the Design District has already been a great improvement since last year, and with the addition of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Celine, Hermes, Cartier, Dior, Givenchy and Fendi heading our way, next years is surely a success in the making.
Until then! (tips hat, insert english accent)…
Chunky Knits with waxed skinny jeans in any color with some classic combat boots looks like the coziest thing I’ve ever seen.
OH and this is my first set on Polyvore! :-)
Nine hundred and twelve pages later, the September issue of Vogue provides a wealth of images for the upcoming Fall season.
From tweed to velvet, to fur and gold, florals and lace to leopard and snakeskin. Paisley prints and chinese vases, chunky knits and matching mod prints, this fall will touch base with many of the times classics as well as making some bold introductions.
What I learned: Ads say so much more than you’d expect. I went page by page and made notes of all the colors, textures, prints, patterns and even the hairstyles. After the third time you’ve written down “royal purple” you really know what colors to invest in. I also noticed several references to Steampunk culture, very Sherlock Holmes as well as Alice in Wonderland. Overall remember to wear bold colors or go neutral. Mix textures, match patterns, and note that ornamentation is key.
From Left to Right:
Fall 2012 RTW (images via Vogue.com)
Celine
Balmain
Dries Van Noten
Rodarte
Miu Miu
Dolce & Gabbana
Philip Lim
Proenza Schouler
Yeah, that’s right JIMI HENDRIX!
Not only is she like mind numbingly beautiful (I hate her understated chic beauty) but she is totally channeling my inner style goddess..CORALINE!
Uncanny isn’t it.
I love them both.
I’m leaving for St. Pete on Friday for a much needed weekend getaway.
As I was about to get up and pull out my luggage from the closet, I (surprise) spent 20 minutes checking out more awesome gorgeous pieces.
Check em’ out.
Which one is your favorite?
So considering Miami is probably the last city in the country that anyone dresses “fall-ish”. I have to AT LEAST TRY.
A couple of weeks ago I found the greatest article in Lucky’s November issue (Kim Kardashian cover) called “HOW TO: Layer Like a Pro“ on page 64. It goes from “Brisk” to “Chillier” to “C-C-Cold” to “Freezing”, (which in Miami is considered 50 degrees).
This article has been amazing, and has been my inspiration for dressing for fall in a warm climate. The color schemes are on point and the mix of patterns are funky and vibrant.
I literally need an IDIOT’S guide to layering, BUT NO MORE! After a few hours of surfing I believe I’m on to something..Check out my finds!
I CAN’T WAIT to get this stuff in the mail!!
Will have a follow up post once I incorporate it into my existing wardrobe.
Any other tips for me?
As you can see from a few of my last posts I’ve been rainbowing it up. Mostly because I took a look at my closet and noticed how LAME my color choices have been.
I did a little bit ( a-lotta-bit ) of research about color in fashion and how it affects you and your look etc. Here is a summarized version of my Research [insert sexy French/Russian accent].
Lesson 1: What about color?
Color IS the determining factor in evoking the mood of your clothing. Color brings you from “KoOky” to “Elegant” and sometimes has a sensible effect such as cooling you off on a hot summer’s night (especially here in Miami).
So BASICally you got your…
Basic Colors: BLACK- WHITE-BROWN-BEIGE-GREY-NAVY-BLUE
Subdued Tones: GREEN-WINE-TAUPE-RUSSET-MEDIUM BLUE
Bottom Line: Color can bring a simple design, like an A-Line Dress (below), from A to Z.
Now imagine first if it were black. You might say its a formal, respectable something you might wear to a work event or yikes a funeral.
But now change it to red. Suddenly you are sexy, confident, (because RED definitely evokes confidence), and can now be a dress for drinks or a flirty night out.
If it were white, creme it may be fit for a wedding (if you hate the bride), or a pastel color for a spring party.
Etcetera, Etcetera, [insert color]! I think you know where I am going with this…
