Holly Fulton Fall 2011 Nail Print

Because of my fanatical and well-documented obsession with nails, I couldn't help but post this set from Holly Fulton's Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Bold pop-prints by Fulton and Mary Katrantzou have become a trademark of London Fashion Week and while they aren't my style for wearing, they mesmerize me every time.

Via Style.com

Feeling: Bolo Necklaces

I'm feeling a trend coming on around bolo necklaces. I'm also feeling an intense DIY urge and a need to shop ASAP. Here are a few that I'm currently coveting.

Fortune Favors the Brave Oval Inlet Bolo Chain and Double Bolo Chain, $225-245, fortunefavorsthebravenyc.com

All for the Mountain Manala Bolo, $280, allforthemountain.com

I Could Make That: Jasmin Shokrian Draft No. 17 Terry Circle Tunic

This is the first in what could be a series of posts chronicling things that I find, like, and think I could make, but never will. This tunic top by Jasmin Shokrian is the perfect kind of simple chic for a DIY. If only.

Jasmin Shokrian Draft No. 17 Terry Circle Tunic, $253, anicaboutique.com

Prada Fall/Winter 2010 Fantasy Lookbook

Prada's Fall/Winter 2010 Fantasy Lookbook shows once again how varied and creative Miuccia Prada can be not only in her designs, but the ways that she presents them as well. Bonus points for Lindsay Wixson and Lara Stone sightings. And that the Dead End shot looks like the Williamsburg waterfront.

View the entire archive of Prada lookbooks, still and video, at Prada.com

Apple Picking, Upstate NY

 

As full fall monsters (New Yorkers who become frantic with the turning of leaves and the prospect of freshly made apple cider), Mark and I made the exodus upstate. After a full day of exploring Storm King and not enough time to explore quaint antique stores as we had planned, we headed towards the best pick-your-own orchard we could find. The apples were a little past their peak, but it was still the perfect fall day, sunset included.

The apples have since become tasty afternoon snacks, apple turnovers, and an apple cake courtesy of Maddie (Headline Foods).

All photos taken by Mark, see more on Flickr.

Hats Off

1. High: Stine Goya Legend Hat, $180.82, stinegoya.com

2. Medium: Rag & Bone Floppy Brim Fedora, $140, rag-bone.com

3. Low: Pendleton Indy Hat, $58, pendleton.com

I'm feeling a dark wool fedora for winter. I know I love Pendleton's Indy Hat (I bought a tan one last year on eBay) and although the extra ounce of style is nice in Stine Goya and Rag & Bone's versions, I'm not sure they're worth three times the price.

I have been coveting the Stine Goya Legend Hat for a while though...

P.S. My girl Man Repeller looks good rocking the Pendleton Indy Hat as well

Move! at MoMA PS1

This past Sunday before heading over to Move! at MoMA PS1, we stopped for brunch at M.Wells Diner in Long Island City. We thought some fellow diners were getting into the Halloween spirit with Ziggy Stardust-esque face paint and glitter. As we soon learned, they had joined in on American Apparel's contribution to Move!, a two-day-long installation that paired artists and designers, taking over all of PS1. Not all of the offerings were very compelling, but a few definitely were. Cynthia Rowley and Olaf Breuning poured paint over models wearing simple denim designs, photographing the paint process and saving the paint-splattered pieces to sell later. We were lucky to see Cecilia Dean undergo the special treatment. Mark has great time-lapse photos of the splash zone on his blog. The other pics are from Brody Condon and Rodarte, Terence Koh and Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein Collection, and Marc Jacobs and Rob Pruitt's spin on virtual reality. David Blaine's personal card tricks as part of Adam Kimmel's project were a little bit creepy and thus were omitted.

FYI, at M. Wells I had yogurt and a milkshake, Mark had pickled pork tongue, and I got really into Foodspotting. Check it out!

New Kid in Town

(New Kid Dreamcore Boots, New Kid Tonk Boots, New Kid Runstitch Loafter)

These shoes by New Kid are not my style at all, but I wish they were and would definitely be jealous of other girls pulling them off. Bonus, they're beyond reasonably priced.

Via Gargyle.com

Charles David Fall/Winter 2010

There's nothing like fashion week to make you feel like shoes are the center of the universe and your current collection is particularly inadequate. I took a look at the Charles David Fall 2010 after seeing a sponsored post they did with Who What Wear Daily and fell in love with their Post bootie (top). I love the tailored Alexander Wang vibe they have--perfect for marching around all fall. It is far more likely, however that I would end up in the Rally boot (bottom), short, flat, and something that might even look good after I scuff it up.

Via charlesdavid.com

Lindsey Wixson for Barneys, Meoooow

This isn't 100% new, but I couldn't resist posting this shoot that Lindsey Wixson did for Barney's Fall Women's Designer Book. Favorite household pet + favorite model + favorite super retailer = too much to handle.

See the rest of the shoot here on Barneys.com, sadly it is not downloadable.

Thanks to Tanya Brown for the hint!

Lastly, I cannot wait to see how many awesome shows Wixon gets during next week's NYFW!

Rachel Comey Fall 2010 Shoes

(Rachel Comey Foxglove Heel, Rachel Comey Pompano Mule, Rachel Comey Veil Mule, Rachel Comey Bugle Boot)

You may know I have a thing for Rachel Comey, especially her shoes. By the first looks of it, she's done it again for Fall 2010. She added a few new colors to her now signature Bugle Boot, then took that same shape and used it for a mule and heel. I also love the Foxglove Heel, a pinup style pump that has a bit of the same quirky styling, but in a more wearable way. For Spring I felt that her shoes had a distinctly Margiela feel and that holds true this season as well with the solid shapes, minimalist feel, and I don't want to say hoof-like quality, but I will.

Via Creaturesofcomfort.us

Need: Stine Goya Legend Hat

Stine Goya Legend Hat, $232, at CreaturesofComfort.us

Rag & Bone Fall 2010

Posting has gotten very slow lately mostly because of the (still new) job and because my personal photographer started to charge too much. That said, there are tons of things I'm wanting to share and write about including this Rag & Bone Fall 2010 collection. Now that 2/3 of summer has passed, I officially feel that I suck at summer dressing. My exceptionally fair skin mandates that I cover up a bit and my temperature control issues beg for me to keep it cool, resulting in a confusing mess of dresses, bagginess, and cutoffs. I cannot wait until I get to attempt to layer this expertly with new colors, textures, and patterns. Sadly we always want what we can't have including, but not limited to: perfect weather and this entire collection.

Via Fashionista

(Not) Ready for Fall Fashion

(from right to left BDG Cinched Anorak, $78; BDG Varsity Jacket, $88; Levi's Iconic Jean Jacket, $68; BDG Twill Grazer Cigarette Pant, $49; Ecote Knit Pencil Skirt, $48; Urban Renewal Elastic Cuff Army Pants, $48)

Despite the fact that I am NOT in any way ready to start thinking about fall, it seems as though retailers are. While I was browsing Urban Outfitters for their latest playlist (will UO LSTN become the new Now: That's What I Call Music?) I was confronted with what will ultimately become my fall wardrobe. Expect a '50s throwback with varsity jackets, tight skirts that hit below the knee, cigarette pants, denim, and winged eyeliner to top it off. Still, thinking of crisp air at the moment is enough to make me sick. Off to the beach (Carmel to be exact)!

Via Urban Outfitters

Club Monaco Fall 2010 Lookbook

So cute and congrats to Carol and Alex for a great party!

Clubmonacolookbook.com