Wedding dress shopping is something a woman does only once (hopefully) in her lifetime, so finding the perfect dress is essential. Below, you’ll find the perfect compilation of wedding gowns to feast your hungry eyes upon, regardless of if you’re in the market for wedding season or not.
Berta Plunging V-Neck Beaded Lace Dress (In Stores Only), $8,470, via Nordstrom
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It’s no secret that Alexander McQueen and skulls go together like man buns & tattoos, or affliction jeans & bad taste (oops, did I go there?). These black leather boots feature the trademark Swarovski-crystals embellished skull emblem on the Perspex heel of the boot.
Alexander McQueen Leather Skull-Heel Ankle Boot, $1,265, via Net-A-Porter
Would you wear these boots? If so, what would you pair them with?
Nicholas Kirkwood is one of my favorite designers, and Pac Man is one of my absolute favorite arcade games. So, when I came across these ‘Eden Pacman‘ heels by Nicholas Kirkwood, naturally, it was love at first sight.
Check out these beauties below. These would look amazing paired with straight-leg, high-waisted trousers (preferably in the colors red, yellow, or blue) and a chic black cropped sweater.
Nicholas Kirkwood ‘Eden Pacman’ pumps, $686.16
What do you think of these heels? How would you style them?
xo
DSquared2‘s shoe game has gotten so serious. They have been creatively killing it, from high-heeled ice-skates, to vertebrae heels, to brass knuckles, and beyond. Their latest creation brings me back to the days where tying shoelaces was a feat in itself, but luckily, there were those convenient no-tie, curly Q shoelaces to wear on your sneaks. These black sandals are tied up with multi-colored ropes that may conjure up some nostalgia from your childhood, too.
Wear them with an athleisure-inspired outfit, such as a black racerback dress or a pair of sporty culottes and a red or lime green tank to balance it out.
DSQUARED2 SWAROVSKI ROPE & SUEDE SANDALS, $2,845
What do you think of these heels? How would you style them?
DSquared2 is one of those super awesome labels that just exude a certain cool attitude, with a unique IDGAF kind of feel. And these skeleton heel ankle boots are totally in on it (and kind of perfect for the Halloween season…). The outsides of the boots have a shoelace-inspired lace-up closure that reminds me of equal parts Frankenstein and football, which isn’t an easy feat to pull off.
DSquared2 Skeleton Heel Ankle Boots, $1930
What do you think of these boots? What would you wear them with?
Stay beautiful,
xo
What is it about the (unofficial) national sandals of Brazil that designers and fashion insiders alike love so much? This upcoming collab is one of my favorites: Charlotte Olympia teams up with Havaianas to create perhaps the most fashionable flip-flop ever. The Spring/Summer 2016 collection will debut this upcoming February after a preview at Milan Fashion Week this September.
The collection will include 3 flip flop styles and a beach towel. The best part? You can snag a pair for only about $40, rather than the usual high price tag for Charlotte Olympia shoes. The collection is inspired by her signature kitty motifs, retro pin-up style, and, of course, her quirky, tongue-in-cheek attitude.
The designer, Charlotte Dellal, is daughter to Brazilian model Andrea Dellal, which may have contributed to one of the reasons for the collab.
Brazilian model Andrea Dellal with designer daughter Charlotte Dellal, via StreetPeeper
What do you think of Havaianas? Will you be shopping this collection?
xo
Pantone recently revealed their Fall 2015 color palette, which consists of earthy neutrals and bold, standalone colors that balance each other and “reflect landscape of hope, fun, fantasy, and all things natural”.
These colors were evident in Fall 2015’s runway looks, featuring timeless pieces inspired from the free, bohemian vibes of the 60’s and 70’s, and the allure of the 1920’s. The color palette is, for the first time ever, truly androgynous, and work with both men’s and women’s fashion.
Desert Sage, one of Pantone’s Fall 2015 colors
Perry Ellis’ Interpretation of the color palette
Juxtaposition of color from opposite sides of the spectrum emphasizes poise and confidence on the runway. The Fall 2015 palette is rooted in multi-faceted, androgynous colors that can be worn to portray effortless sophistication across men’s and women’s fashion; it is the first time we are seeing a truly unisex color palette.
-Leatrice EisemanExecutive Director, Pantone Color Institute®
Rebecca Minkoff’s inspiration derived from Pantone’s color palette
What are your favorite colors from the palette? I am a huge fan of “Dried Herb”, “Desert Sage”, “Marsala”, “Cadmium Orange”, and “Cashmere Rose”. And basically, all of them.
xo, lovely
Tom Ford shares his top 10 style commandments
Tom Ford Eyewear Spring/Summer 2011
I always feel a little sad when I see a woman head-to-toe in a runway look. Women also change their hair a lot, but if it’s done in an insecure way, that makes me feel sad, too. You need to make what you are wearing your own.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2013
I’m more interested in a little bit of mystery. Maybe it’s my age… Or maybe it’s because the women in my life are starting to wear stockings now because they think the skin on their legs isn’t as good as it used to be!
Tom Ford Fall 2013
If you have five outfits that you love wearing and always make you feel your best, which are comfortable and confident and just work, why do you need all the others? Yes, you need some variations on the theme – you don’t want to wear the exact same clothes every day – but I think it’s very important for everyone to figure out what their look is.
Tom Ford Spring 2010
Sexiness comes from the way you move and the way you handle yourself. It doesn’t come from short skirts and low-cut tops.
Tom Ford Autumn/Winter 2014
Bodies change, looks change, everything changes, so every five years you need to take off all your clothes and reassess yourself. Try your clothes on and see what still works and what should be rethought – not in an emotional way but in a detached way. Also, do it on your own, because it’s not about what your friends or partner think, it’s about how you feel.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2014
No matter what your personal style, people have to look at you in the same way they have to look at a building, or a piece of art, or a table, or a new car. You become a part of the photograph, the landscape, someone’s vision.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2015
It isn’t about owning a classic white shirt or a black blazer – I know women who wear that and look like they’re doing a chic androgynous thing, and other women who look immediately like they work on Wall Street. It’s about your own taste; camouflaging the things you don’t like and accentuating the things you do.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2015
Because you never know when you’re going to have to go to a funeral, or a job interview, or a last-minute wedding (maybe you’re not supposed to wear black to weddings, but I would). It’s perfect for everything: you can wear it with sandals and it’s a summer look; with a heel, it’s an evening look. Long, short, fitted, loose, it’s such a key piece. It is always chic.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2012
By changing your makeup you can channel the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s… You can do everything with beauty because it’s the character; it’s who you are. I find that fascinating. There was a trend a couple of years ago that saw women dressed casually in jeans, T-shirts and sneakers with mega makeup – I loved it. It’s a great way to express yourself that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to have a lot of money.
Tom Ford Advertisement, Spring 2012
I don’t like to see a major lip and a major eye statement [at the same time]. I think if you’re going to accentuate your eyes, great, but then you need a neutral lip. If you’re going to do a bold red lip, it looks the best with almost nothing on your eyes, except maybe a little bit of mascara. I really like to see one makeup statement and just beautiful, glowing skin.
“Sexiness comes from the way you move and the way you handle yourself. It doesn’t come from short skirts and low-cut tops.” -Tom Ford
What do you think of Tom Ford’s fashion & beauty advice? Do you agree or disagree? Share in the comments section below!
xo
Alexander Wang’s sporty aesthetic is evident in everything he designs, including his high heels. For his Spring/Summer 2015 collection, his shoes combined the perfect balance of mesh detailing, velcro, and a white leather for a futuristic look. The cutout wedge details make for a unique visual illusion when worn. These wedges would look perfect mixed with this polo dress and duffle bag, both from Wang’s Spring & Summer ’15 collection.
Alexander Wang, $625
What do you think of these sporty sandals?
xo
Au Jour Le Jour via Buro 24/7
Recently, I stumbled across a sushi-printed jacket, and had to track down the designer immediately. It turns out, the jacket was the product a new fashion label known as Au Jour Le Jour. The Italian label debuted in 2010 as brainchild of designers Mirko Fontana and Diego Marquez.
Designers Mirko Fontana e Diego Marquez
The designers combine their complementary and diverse skill sets and backgrounds to create elegant, yet quirky and sophisticated, yet totally unique designs.
Anna Dello Russo in Au Jour Le Jour
Their whimsical prints can be found on celebrities and fashion icons alike, as well as through high-end department stores and prestigious online fashion boutiques, such as FarFetch.
Au Jour Le Jour Menswear
Their lines include both mens’ and womens’ wear, and prices range from $200 to over $1,000. My personal favorites include this bus-printed skirt, this pair of sequin-embellished denim shorts, and this apple-print playsuit.
Au Jour Le Jour Spring/Summer ’15 runway show, via StyleBlazer
What do you think of their funky designs? Would you wear them?
xo
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