Inspired

I am a blog addict.  I can look at blogs all day & still yearn for more.  I am, of course, obsessed with fashion blogs, but I do love reading other types of blogs as well.  I've always wanted to be a journalist so my better half encouraged me to blog.  When I told him I didn't know what I wanted to write about, he told me to just start it & I would find my voice.  I still am not sure, but I found this video inspirational.  It made me want to pick up a camera & start posting photos of my own.  I'm not sure where this will take me, but until then, I wanted to share this video with you if you haven't watched it already. 

Fringe Benefits

I have six pairs of shoes featuring fringe on them.  I also have a fringe leather jacket & a fringe purse.  So, it's no surprise that I fell madly, head-over-heels in love with this Joseph Altuzarra skirt worn by Julia Restoin-Roitfeld.  It's so rock & roll, but also very flirty.  Time to add more fringed items to my wardrobe...

Flair

 

I have to admit that I'm a bit hesitant to go back to wide leg jeans.  It's not that I don't love them because I do.  I always feel so 70's "Charlie's Angels" in them, but I sometimes worry they lack attitude.  However, this ensemble is spot-on & pacifies any worries about any lack of attitude. 

Sexy Librarian

 

I always hate buying eyeglasses.  It's always a demoralizing experience where I realize how much flattering my face needs.  It took me a year to find my Paul Smith frames, but now I'm dying for these Tom Ford's.  (The red lipstick & nailpolish don't hurt either!)

My Fashion Uncle (or "When You are Wearing Chanel, It's Always Hot")

Ever since watching this particular video, I have adopted "Elle" Creative Director Joe Zee as my fashion uncle.  There is just something so avuncular about him & Zee doesn't seem bitchy or overblown, which is often what turns me off of men in fashion.  He just seems to have fun with fashion.  Needless to say, I'm excited about the upcoming "All on the Line."

Summer Loving

 

At the beginning of September, I was armed & ready with my shearling boots.  I was yearning for the winter chill to come in so I can justify wearing them.  Now, I suppose my mid-January winter blues have set in because all I can think about is getting new summer clothes!  I especially want these ikat pieces from Calypso.  Aren't they cute?  They just scream humid summer nights walking around the city while it's still light out.  Only five more months until June... 

Devilish Delight

I've been searching for a more affordable version of this Givenchy Couture Fall 2009 headpiece.  I know it looks sinister with the placement of the pyramids, but the shine makes it look rather regal & futuristic, no?