Lit is a stretch, and I may not be Jane Austen but I’m working on it. Check out my first post as a fashion contributor for the Austinist - “Experiments in Porcelain and Silk: Finery at IF+D”.
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Uh huh - looks far better than Barcelona! Ugh, ENVY!!!!!!!! Enjoy it New Yorkers!
Florals are nothing new for Spring, so that’s why you’ve got to approach them in a new way. Rather than thinking inside the southern belle box of floral sundresses - try eclectic, embellished jewelry, and hints of floral prints in accessories as a chic way to feel the spring in your step without looking like you’re going to a tea party.
Prohibition bangle @ Anthropologie $68
Scarf @ Forver 21 $8.80
Necklace @ Urban Outfitters $58
Headband @ Jcrew $16.50
Feature image by Mika Ninagawa
Courtesy of photographer (slash street style maverick) Wayne Tippetts
Contact: Wayne@waynetippetts.com
A bralette is technically a bra, gasp! If you go shopping around online for one - rarely will you find a detailed, more conservative version that you’ll need to achieve the bralette look. I first recognized this piece back in FIT, I had to do some sort of presentation on Prada and it must have been circa 2001 shows that I went back to - where she showed the high waisted circle skirts and midriff baring coordinating tops. Some also might recognize the look from the Sex and the City episode where Carrie gets stood up at Il Cantinori for her birthday. The actual aesthetic stems from the 50’s with the high waists again, but instead of bra tops - think knotted shirts, very Beach Boys - showing just a sliver of skin. I love this look for the daring - pair it under an open front or low cut top for evening - or have it peak through a boyfriend cardigan on the weekend. If that’s still too much - layer on some heavy chains or a sweet neck scarf to complete the look and downplay the bust. My goal is to cut up some old H&M bustier type bralettes that I used to throw under wrap dresses - and instead tie a boyish collared shirt over it with some tailored shorts for the present. Peggy Sue who?
Urban Outfitters contrast stitch $12.99
Top Shop denim $36
ASOS color block $25
Back for round 2 - Pierre Hardy designs for budget friendly Gap. No doubt this has a lot to do with Patrick Robinson (Gap design head), and the fact that Patrick Robinson is married to editirix Virginia Smith (Vogue’s Last Look). When I think of Pierre Hardy I think of clean lines, contrast piping, and utility. I definitely wish the heel was higher - but that’s what you get with mass, it’s gotta accomodate. And - the price is also a little steep for such a basic aesthetic, I could find that shoe anywhere. I love Pierre Hardy, and have fond memories from our time together in the accessories closet - but these heels fail to impress.
Pierre Hardy for Gap $98
A must read, easy read, hell of a girly great book (yes, based on a book). I borrowed this book from a roommate and read it on the way to and from Teen Vogue every day. That’s the great thing about public transportation, you read! I really doubt anyone is in the market to pick up the book now, though - I’m usually not a fan of fashion industry movies because they’re so outrageous, but this looks so adorable and fun - and like it’s not going to annoy me in the least bit.
Comes out Friday, the 13th!
So I’m not a mogul by any means, but shhh that’s why I need some votes! The Austin Statesman is looking for nominations for the very first Texas Social Media Awards - and if you love this blog, I’d looove for you to vote!
Help a girl out and click HERE to nominate (Jennifer Sennott)
From the Statesman.com:
The Statesman, far from rookies when it comes to their own various online efforts, today unveiled the first-ever Statesman Texas Social Media Awards. Seeking to honor those among you with unrivaled ‘cred’ when it comes to Twitter, blogging, and the like, they’re now soliciting nominations online:
Who are the rock stars of social media in Texas? Do you know someone who has a must-read blog, is all over Twitter or digs Digg? Nominate them today!
I can’t decide, I need some input besides the beau! On one hand - the gold matte would go pretty well with everything, but the contrast would have it stand out a bit more. On the other hand - the bling is so fun, and is so Chanel - but is it too much?