Friday 30 December 2011

Oh Chloe!


I just finished watching 'American Psycho' at the recommendation of my brother; the film was sharp, weird and gorey. Christian Bale is ripped but it was Chloe Sevigny's small role as the geeky assistant Jean that re-sparked my girl crush and helped my lack of blogging inspiration today. I subsequently went on a Youtube and Tumblr hunt for classic footage, interviews, photos of her kooky style and general hipness.

Few words needed: Chloe Sevigny is just beyond cool


photos via:  ohchloesevigny.tumblr.com
photo no. 2 credit:  tim-barber.com via http://forums.thefashionspot.com/               

Wednesday 28 December 2011

Currently coveting..

 

I've kind of fallen in love with these Topshop studded flats. They're just the right mix of tough and sweet. The studs look like they could do some damage (especially when you cross your legs and snag your tights), but I love the fact that they look like comfortable slippers.

I may have to give in to the temptation...

photo via topshop.com

Tuesday 27 December 2011

Guilty

Kate by PEN 1


I love street art especially when its accurate and/or satirical.  This stencil image of Kate Moss was sighted in Shoreditch in May 2010 and was mistaken for a Banksy.  I saved the photo on my computer over a year ago and re-discovered it today.

A Koople of gifts

Santa (disguised as my boyfriend) was very kind this year and brought me a Kooples top.

I love the colour (not quite white) and texture of the top (just transparent enough) and the visible zip is definitely one of their signature features, as is the recurring theme of skeletons/skulls, whether it be the motif or detail on buttons/studs.


She reminds me of a Jane Birkin skeleton biker.

Très Jalouse

Monday 19 December 2011

“We are here because of the music. We are Band Aids"

There are just too many films to name that have impacted fashion. Usually a film dedicated to a specific era achieves it best, highlighting the best looks of that time. I would find it difficult to become obsessed with a film set in the 80s!

Almost Famous:

Photo via http://millerbrooks.files.wordpress.com

It's all good: the soundtrack, a multitude of 70s musical references, the characters in the fictional band Stillwater (yum) loosely based on a number of bands at the time (many people say Creedence, Led Zep), but in fashion terms its Kate Hudson who steals the film as Penny Lane-band aid/groupie partly based on legendary groupie Pamela Des Barres.


Photo via  http://beaucoupvintage.com

Penny's barely therefore lace camisoles, embroidered tops, the out of bed tousled hair, the flares, huge fluffy 70s style coats, aviator sunglasses, platform shoes-shes boho and rocks every look in the film. Almost Famous is the ultimate film to reference for 70s fashion.


photo via ttp://diesel-ebooks

After reading Pamela Des Barres' book, 'Im With The Band', the parallels between Pamela and the character of Penny are instantly obvious and its clear that Des Barres was a huge inspiration to the film.

Friday 16 December 2011

Girl Crush # 1

Cara Delevingne
t-shirt, jeans and leather jacket.. simple but kickass 
photo via  lulumeng.com

I have a few girl style crushes, this is a recent one.

Cara Delevingne; British model and actress, 18.  Signed to Storm Models, her most biggest campaigns include Burberry 2011 and 2012.

Heavily airbrushed (she doesn't need to be!) Burberry ads aside, its her off duty style I love. Part of the young, fashionable London set, she has fab personal style opting for grungy/rock pieces which contrast so well with her doll-like features.

I don't know how she makes blond hair and dark eyebrows look this good!


photo via    percymode.wordpress.com

Wednesday 14 December 2011

Male inspiration

For girls, I think just the right amount of  male rock star influence instantly equals edgy, feminine, tomboy chic.   Weirdly enough, most of those men rocked a very feminine style during the 60s and 70s.

I love Iggy and his metallic tight trousers (these are everywhere right now, Zara does a very authentic pair!) 

photo via  wonderworkshop.co.uk

Keith Richards with his tight shirts, skinny scarves, huge sunglasses, embellished belts, reams and reams of necklaces-the man definitely knew how to accessorise, better than most women.


photo via  allofusinthegutter.blogspot.com


Led Zeppelin is a great example, and a personal favourite. The velvet shirts, flowery jackets, the incredibly tight low slung jeans, this was all very girly, (coupled with the masses of blond curls) but worked so well on Robert Plant.


photo via   measuringasummersday.tumblr.com
^ This had to be a woman's shirt!

A perfect example of the tomboy aesthetic is best portrayed by Alison Mosshart-always photographed in jeans, boots, leather jackets, lumberjack shirts. The woman has amazing personal style by dressing like a (beautiful) boy.


photo via   pessimiss.files.wordpress.com

Tuesday 13 December 2011

Edie

She loved shopping and spending money on clothes, lots of clothes. Maybe thats one of the reasons I love this girl.


Everything about Edie Sedgwick screamed iconic. She defined the 1960s fashion, music and art scene, especially in New York in 1965.  A muse to many, not just to Warhol, she was one of the original It girls.


Edie cultivated her look which became synonymous with black tights worn under leotards, long chandelier earrings, lashings of dark makeup and a short blond elfin crop. 
When I discovered the book of photographs 'Edie Girl on Fire'-I fell in love, her beauty was breathtaking. The images are incredible. 


In Warhol's film 'Pretty Little Rich Girl', for the majority of it Edie is simply applying makeup, trying on clothes, talking on the phone and smoking, but its enough-she barely has to speak and she lights up the screen-totally captivating.


photo via  obit-mag.com/media/image/7582_Edie_Sedgwick2.jpg

69, Année Erotique

Ok, it’s raining a lot outside, meaning today’s post merits a fashion appropriate image. Get out your trench coats and boots à la Jane and Serge circa 1960’s, although this is a slightly sexier version of said clothes.   


The undeniably coquettish music they made together aside, in fashion terms they are quite special to me, (not solely because in our couple my boyfriend is the French one and myself the Brit) but they just oozed style, a carefree attitude and epitomised the 60’s.

I find it impossible not to drool over old pics of Jane Birkin from the 60s /70s.  Her style-her outfits were so simply put together, her hair, her gamine figure! Those images of Jane continue to inspire fashion, designers and street style.  When you manage to make a wicker basket look cool, you know you have ‘it’.  

Serge, with a gauloise cigarette perpetually hanging from his mouth coupled with his graduation from 1950’s ill fitting suits to 1960s dandy chic, beautifully complemented Jane’s British style.  Jane brought an element of Swinging Sixties London to Paris, where the French were already in love with Gainsbourg, and the world welcomed a new IT couple.


photo via  last.fm

Monday 12 December 2011

Couples Style # 1

It's been well documented that music influences fashion, and visa verse.  So many couples made up of fashionistas and musicians, past and present with amazing style; by themselves they rock (Kate always has) but as a couple their style is so harmonious.
Jamie Hince and Kate Moss' dandy chic is a perfect example of this union.  Over time my boyfriend seems to have accumulated the very pieces which make up Jamie's look, so this post is for him.

photo via cocoperez.com

Sunday 11 December 2011

Coat Love


Searching for a navy blue coat with leather trim has been somewhat of an obsession recently. I love the contrast of colour, the material and how it looks chic and edgy at the same time-not always easy with 1 article of clothing. So after trawling the shops in the UK last week and finding nothing, I decided to  look on http://www.shopstyle.com/ and voilà THE coat appeared. The link was broken, but seeing the price, it was definitely over budget.


The next day in Sandro in Vieux Lille I found the coat at a much more affordable price, thanks to a limited vente privée. It was fate!
The fact that Alexa Chung was photographed wearing the coat recently doesn't hurt either!
http://justjared.buzznet.com/photo-gallery/2605774/rosie-huntington-whiteley-paris-train-station-02/


Photo via   http://www.sandro-paris.com/