12.30 // a deeper look into 80’s rockerchic grunge…

The trend is growing on the runways, in the streets, everywhere; the leggings, the metallics, the leopard prints, the leather.
The 80’s are back (for now). But that’s good.
After all, isn’t throwing on some black/purple/red heels, leggings, an oversize tee, jacket, and hat easier than skirts/heels/sweaters/etc? I think so. Even being a more girly/preppy person, I’m [...]

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12.28 // more Russian-related thoughts

I’ll have to make this short(ish), I need some sleep (I got about 4 hours of sleep yesterday, thanks to constant 50-mph gusts. Fun.)
More on the whole Russian theme. It just so happens that I went down to run on the treadmill (ick – I despise them, but it was necessary, what with the 50 [...]

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12.26 // russian chic

With the weather being what it is – cold – I’ve been thinking about Russian traditional gowns & clothes; the royal court’s clothes were the most elaborate, over-the-top garments known to mankind. Though they’re all dead now, their legendary wardrobes live on. Also, I can’t argue with the abundant furs in Moscow and such… mmm, [...]

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12.24 // christmas special

Christmas is one of – if not the – my most favorite times of year: the snow, the music, the smells, and how you get to dress up for a bunch of parties 
Red & green, right? The Christmas colors? There *has* to be a good way to wear them. Prada // Spring 2008 [...]

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12.23 // one more day! and balmain-esque jackets

Balmain had those amazing round-shouldered band jackets for spring. Instant hit. But what if you don’t have a few thousand dollars to spare?
Ebay it. Thrift it. Make it. (Easier said than done, though, to DIY it well. God knows it’s on my list.)
I think we all know that Hendrix had the ultimate Band Jackets going…

Balmain [...]

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12.22 // almost christmas…

…and that means it’s COLD here. Really cold. I went outside to get some nice photos in the snow – wearing all white – and ran inside less than a minute later, my face already beet red from the wind. I checked the temperature (after I went outside – smart, I know)… -17 with the [...]

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12.21 // rough ride

all I’m saying is, I wouldn’t want to be her. (Here, anyway.)
Sorry for the terribly short post but it’s past midnight and I’m knackered.
~ r

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12.20 // paul smith & lanvin

In Lanvin’s Spring ‘09 collection, there were lots of bright dresses and sleek silks… it’s one of my favorite spring collections. A few of my favorite looks:

the neutrals were nice & simple, generally…

…and this dress with the bright detailing is amazing:

shoe-wise, they ranged from fairly conservative to over-the-top, highly embellished notice-me heels:

…and our look du [...]

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12.19 // fur, a guide to

Fur was – and still is – all over the runways. fashionable people such as you and i are rushing to thrift stores, vintage shops, and ebay to find The Coat. The Perfect Coat. The Coat You Can Wear With Anything And Look Fabulously, Effortlessly Chic In.
needless to say, easier said than done.
there are so [...]

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12.18 // d&g spring 09 shoes

d&g’s spring 2009 shoes were… well, see for yourself. personally, i loved them… amazing detailing, structure, & architecture… and easier to walk in than, say, prada (milan, anyone?)

~ r

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