j'adore paris

i'm in such a street style mode right now. with all of the images revolving from fashion week street style, i had to jump on the bandwagon with some of my faves. these lovely women were all rocking their fierce personal style in paris - tres fab, tres chic. their ingenuity is inspiring me to NOT wear the same thing every damn day of my life.

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don't mind me, here's some good street style

sometimes when you're exhausted, burnt out on school and freelancing, and feel like you haven't been to the gym in years, you just need to look at some good street style. cheers for this beautiful eye candy as i lay in my too-hot bedroom in pj pants stolen from my sister and a big zit on my face.

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the final mcq

these images are from alexander mcqueen's final collection: "McQ," featuring the delightfully expressive model, yuri plesku. infused with the punk aesthetic so well-known by mcqueen, combined with dashing men's separates that speak poignantly of british elegance, it's sad to know that these are the last looks we'll ever receive from the brilliant, iconic designer.

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dreaming of lanvin

check out my review on secondcitystyle.com!

photo credits: wwd

It's the Box Social Dahling: Boy by Band of Outsiders S/S '10

I think it was my friend Tripp that first labeled my personal style Hampton chic, often clad in a pinstriped oxford, brown Sperry Topsiders, and 3/4 length blazer, I like to think I walk on the edgier side of preppy. Boy by Band of Outsiders Spring 2010 line is perfectly Hampton chic. I would wear almost every piece in this collection, from the blousey seer sucker tops to the double breasted jackets and cropped pants (they even have the season's token jumpsuit in there).

So far, in terms of wearability and sheer chic-ness, Boy by Band of Outsiders is by and far one of my favorite lines for Spring 2010.
This Thai fisherman/harem pant is beachy and sexy paired with an off the shoulder tee.
LOVE the bandage skirt with this seer sucker blouse.


Single button tux with a casual loafer and cap, sure, Chuck Bass.



Gots to have my jumpsuit. Also, I'm digging Sternberg's take on the gladiator sandal.

This guys looks fabulous in a sunset inspired shirt and black jacket. It is half hippy half hipster.

My uniform for life.


Again, the hippy meets prepster cool aesthetic I dig so much about this line. I want this dress for a beach cover up.


The suspendered, cuffed, cropped pants and jacket have an A-mazing boyfriend fit. A slouchy look I'm always trying to acheive.


Too good for words!

all images taken from style.com
--erin

Preen S/S '10

For the past few seasons Preen has been a consistent favorite of mine. There is something about this British design duo's constant push to do something different, the properly fresh clothes they put down the catwalk that make me swoon. Preen's S/S 2010 collection was a breath of fresh air for me on day 2 of NY Fashion Week. Unlike many other designers "black" heavy collections, they started their show with light as air grey and neon yellow dresses, to be followed with metallic silver pants and fiercely shouldered blouses and suits (yes, shoulder pads are back, we may as well just embrace it). Moving through a black to then a gold, and finally pink color scheme, lace, cords, and more metallics were used to tie this stunningly forward collection together.

And did I mention the stunning addition of shoes to Preen's oeuvre? I'm dying for the mustard colored corded ankle strap heels.

I love the straps on this edgy LBD.

I would like to wear this ensemble to work everyday, chic with a capital "C."

Black lace abounded per the boudoir trend of Fall '09 carrying into Spring.

JUMPSUIT! Love this pretty pink with the bow detail at the ankle.

I could've posted the entire show, as I died for it. Check it at Style.com

--erin

Vena Cava SS '10

Spring Fashion week is here my lovely mavens, and CFDA darlings, Sophi Busai and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava sent down nothing but sheer wearability. Quite literally we saw sheer chiffon dresses and cover-ups that looked as if they were meant to be donned at a 1920's beach party alternating with punky, everyday dresses and separates. Always gleaning inspiration from Eygptian or Tribal culture, this Spring we see Vena Cava heading in a less literal interpretive direction with their South African Mural muse, using pattern subtley, with a mostly black and orange pallet.

Some of my personal Faves:
I'm nuts about jumpsuits! When you've got long legs (comme moi) a onesy and some heels make those gams look like they go on for days, I love the well draped harem pant bottom and the Balmain-esque shoulder on this goody!

This cute body-con take on the LBD is fantastic. Known for their necklines, Vena Cava has amped up this goody with a cute lazer cut sleeve.

Though I've never been a huge fan of showing my mid-drift, I am a huge fan of high waisted shorts, these are perfectly Hampton Chic and the entire ensemble brings Biarritz in the era of the Seeberger bro's to mind. I would rock this look head to toe, no doubt.

Finally, acid wash at its best, this A-dorable mini-dress gives enviable proportions of punk and boudoir with its exposed zipper and sweetheart neckline married to the iconic denim trend. It seems the ladies of Vena Cava have hit a groove this Spring, putting an edge on girly classics!