Louis Vuitton: Trashy Chic
Louis Vuitton, Raindrop Besace, $1,960 – Spring 2010
Some would argue that a girl’s purse is just a giant trash receptacle — this doesn’t help our argument.
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To Be Continued…
New jobs, new commutes, new new new — unfortunately, all these new things take time getting used to so we’re taking a hiatus from ElleStocked. Don’t cry.
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Ohhh snap!
Coming up next for Target’s Go International collection will be Jean Paul Gaultier, who will be featuring a line for Target and Target.com from March 7th to April 11th, according to Refinery29.com. After that, Zac Posen! He’ll be debuting his line on April 25th to May 30.
My bank account’s been on the lean side these days — I don’t think this news will help matters.
Jean Paul Gaultier:
Zac Posen
Photos from Refinery29.com
Shout out to fabulous reader/friend Diana for the tip!
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A Bit O’ Irish Couture
I miss the stew, the shank … the sweaters?
Thrillist featured an article on Clanaran Sweaters, based out of the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland (We went to the west coast of Ireland!). Here’s a brief description of what these sweaters are all about, in the words of the (super cute!) Thrillist dudes:
Clanarans’ traditional sweaters’re hand-constructed by “hundreds of skilled knitters” (aka, old ladies) using custom stitching patterns that’ve historically identified and reflected specific Irish clans’ trades, cultures, and lifestyles, represented in a catalog of 500+ different Irish surnames, a list that oddly omits the O’Carrottops.
Funnily enough, even with 500+ names, most of the site visitors claim that the reason they don’t own a Clanaran sweater is because there isn’t one available for their clan — I mean, c’mon now, how can there be no Tsai sweater? Pshh.
The closest I got to finding a sweater in the name of someone I know personally was for Twomey (aka, Ó Tuama, Twoomy, Tuomy, Towmey, O’ Twomey, O’ Toomey)
“The hand knit Twomey sweater incorporates cable, link and braid stitches. The cables symbolize a wish for good luck while the link stitches represent the unbroken chain between the Irish who emigrate and those who remain at home.”
Sexy, yea?
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Mixed Medium
I went a little credit card happy this past weekend, which is what usually happens when I’m entertaining out-of-towners and showing them the gloriousness (I’m officially declaring it a word) that is New York City.
Among my purchases were two pairs of boots — same style, different colors — one of which I’m wearing today with the intent of showing off to a certain coworker who decided it wasn’t important to savor the few remaining days she has with me (Oh ya, I got a new job!) .
After my mom, T is probably my favorite person to shop with, which, I suppose, is good considering the nature of our blog. That said, she’s also the most dangerous.
In any case, two very persuasive factors drove the purchase of these boots — one in the chocolate color you see here, and another in a forest green:
1. Sienna Miller recently wore a boot that paired a cloth print with leather, as featured on Who What Wear Daily.
2. That Pink Studio can be pretty pricey so boots for $26.99 (each) at Daffy’s is a steal!
Sold.
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Target GO: Rodarte
I know this is old news, but Rodarte created a line for Target. I think I was first alerted to this collection through Tavi’s blog and I immediately made a mental note to check out the Atlantic Ave. Target which is 1.5 blocks from my apartment. Who knew I was so close to couture?
I got this awesome Crepe Lace Print Dress:
$34.99
I would’ve gotten more, but a lot of things were sold out or no longer in my size.
What else I covet:
Crepe Slip Lace Dress, $39.99; Bow Belt in yellow leopard, $12.99; Sequin Leopard Print Dress, $44.99; Mesh Lace Cardigan, $29.99
I would totally wear both of these outfits. All the time. Everywhere. To the gym. In my sleep. To the office. Next New Year’s Eve. I am obsessed with the satin bows on the shoulders of the lace.
I mean common, even Natalie Portman is wearing Rodarte’s Target line (as reported by Just Jared)!
And yes, I am wearing my new Rodarte dress for my first day on the new job tomorrow!
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Scar-Jo
T found this silent video of Scarlett Johansson a few months ago on Say Yes to Hoboken, a really cool blog — and not just because it refers to a place in Jersey.
She’s beautiful, yea?
I saw A View from the Bridge on Wednesday with Boy and it was pretty awesome. Scar-jo, however, was just pretty…sorta. The play also stars Liev Schreiber (so good!) and Jessica Hecht (so good!), so go see it! Limited time only.
Scarlett’s never really been on our radar as a fashion icon, probably because we lack the physical assets that always give her outfits a little, uh, boost.
Busting out of her sultry style, she’s definitely got some cute looks I like:
Oh, you know, just taking pictures — keeping it caj.
At Tara Subkoff’s Imitation of Christ show a couple years ago.
Wine-and-cheese party elegant.
Sunday-morning sweet.
Scarlett Johannson for Mango’s Fall/Winter 2009 line.
Ok, I love this in large part because of the shoes and the possibility that there’s an awesome boyfriend cardigan somewhere in there.
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Flower Power!
I am really obsessed with flower accessories. All my friends have seen me with flowers in my hair on a night out, or flowers pinned to a dress, or perhaps my most inspired moment when I pinned a flower to a long scarf at the nape of my neck. So this year, for my 25th birthday (offish mid-twenties!) my darling friends (d+n+j) got me one-of-a-kind handmade emersonmade blooms!
This beautiful big blue bloom!
And a bunch of small ones so I can mix and match!
Don’t I look divine? (Although a bit wooden)
emersonmade really does have the cutest site and I love her blog! And her blooms are also good for the boys:
(I’m totally lustin after that couple, by the way! How wonderful it must be to be attractive and gaze into the face of your attractive mate every morning!)
Now that my friends got me a taste of these beautiful blooms, I have a hankering for one of these for the hair:
Next year, perhaps…
But before I get too greedy, musn’t forget:
Thank you friends! I was completely surprised and delighted! Best present ever!
Love,
T
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All The Single Men
Less than a week into the new year and already I’ve had three guys tell me that, for them, 2010 will be the year of not being single (I uncharacteristically accomplished something before the deadline and fulfilled this particular new year’s resolution already, prompting readers to request that we edit our About page.)
So, in an effort to help direct these single searchers toward coupledom, I’ve queried a few ladies — single and not — to weigh in on things they never want to see a guy wear on a first date.
Let’s start from the bottom up:
Tevas and Crocs. Oh, Tevas and Crocs. Bad enough without socks, but with socks? As Aleya, 23, says, “uh, that’s quick cause for a 180.”
A guy I used to work with asked me how I’d feel about a dude wearing pumps on the first date. At first I thought he meant heels, but then realized he meant those sneakers (Below: Reebok Pumps) you literally have to pump up every so often so they have the right bounce. He was on his way to purchase a pair to wear on his date after work — “I think it’d be funny to stop in the middle of the street to pump up my shoes.” Maybe after you’ve secured a second date, but the first? Awk.
Personally, I’m a fan of the man-skinnies (mannies?) — well, more like, I’m a fan of guys who can pull off skinnies. However, others, as they often do, would disagree. HJ, 24, says ripped skinnies are a definite no, and Katrina, 25, wants a guy to have pants loose enough that he can actually sit down at dinner. To each his own.
After she got through listing obvious no items like pit-stained or pizza-stained shirts and mismatched socks, T, 24, said frilly shirts are a no-go. Pink may be making its way into the male wardrobe, but frills have a long way to go. Boys, please don’t be a pirate.
Yea, we want you to look good, but there’s something to be said about male aesthetics. There’s a reason why silver foxes are so foxy, why George Clooney is still the ultimate bachelor, and why elderly men can still get it on even if they can’t always get off. Basically, most of you get better with age! So aside from keeping your face clean and moisturized, avoid excessive makeup. We don’t want your face rubbing off on our shirts — aiite? And, uh, we’ll try not to do it either.
Katrina said mustache and I thought it was funny. Ask around, see if facial hair really is the right choice for you, then decide whether or not it’s a good thing to bring on a first date. After all, it’s just hair.
Ok, forget what I said in the last bit. Hair’s important, as Lo, 25, points out. Topanga realized it when she chopped off her hair in an effort to prove that inner beauty was more important — she failed. So please don’t wear a baseball cap to the first date because we’re going to assume that you’re ashamed of whatever’s under there — and plus, we don’t want anything to obstruct your delightful face. We all have our insecurities, so work with what you’ve got and we’ll forget all about a little thinning…and…receding.
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Tags: Boy Meets World, Crocs, Reebok, Teva, Zac Efron
2010: New Job, New Look!
New year, new job, new wardrobe? Wait, let’s not get ahead of ourselves… But I am shopping for some new basics to wear. I headed over to Gap to see what new merch they have. They are always good for cute and wearable basics to supplement any wardrobe.
Denim tunic top, $59.50
Um, je love. Cute right? I know, you’re probably wondering where I;m going to work at that I can get away with casual clothes. I am going to be at a hip PR firm in the city, and I think I can dress pretty low-key as long as I throw on a pair of heels. And makeup. And accessories. Geesh, sounds like a lot of work already…
Sun-washed camp shirt, $49.50
Ok I want to wear this shirt with these bottoms:
Hip slung easy flare denim pants, $54.50
Chambray drawstring shirt dress, $59.50
I feel like I kinda already own something like this… But I can do with another one.
Leather field jacket, $298.00
I really love leather jackets. MMMhhh… Maybe I’ll just use a little bit of the money I have not yet earned from my new job to buy myself a present…
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