Monday, November 9, 2009

A Change of Mind

YSL purple crest bag from Spring 06
This is an artificially elongated me holding the bag. Isn't Gimp great?
I was going to sell this on ebay because I never use it, since I prefer crossbody bags and this one's strap was too short. Well, today I used one of the ties from my YSL bow blouses to fix the problem, so with me it stays.
I removed 1 end of the long strap attached to the d-ring and looped a long tie twice around it to make the strap longer.

On another note, I am very full from eating barbecue for dinner today. I had beef brisket and a twice baked potato casserole. It looked something like this:
This is actually a smoked potato and catfish sandwich, an old pic since I didn't take pictures today. It was amazing.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Delvaux

My new (to me) Delvaux bag. I learned about this brand from Style Bubble. With my interested piqued, I bought this on sale. It's 18.5 by 13.5 inches, although with the asymmetry, I'm not sure exactly how the sizing will work out. I would like to learn more about this bag (name, leather, etc). Can anyone help?

Saturday, November 7, 2009

ALAIA is here to stay.

vintage Alaia sweater with HUGE batwing sleeves. The piece is very versatile, it can be worn as a dress or a sweater, if you roll the bottom in a bit. I'm obsessed.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Love


Someone in England put these amazing Haider Ackermann booties from Fall 07 up on ebay. They are savagely architectural and completely stunning. If they wern't $800 and a size and a half too small, I'd definitely get them.
Here are 2 of my favorite looks from the show.

Monday, November 2, 2009

You Know What I Want This Winter?

the loudest, most decadent fur coat EVER.
Galanos
Revillon
I already have a vintage Galanos llama and stone marten coat, but a girl always could use more vintage fur.

Also, I want this. The collar is amazing.
vintage 1930ts Robert Piguet coat (from enokiworld)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Proenza Schouler Boots







I finally found these online at Zappos and Endless (which is powered by Amazon, so you can find the same shoes on both). They are available in black patent with white trim, brown with neon orange trim, and brown tapestry with neon yellow trim.
The tapestry ones are $1295, and the other two are $1360.

Yesterday's Outfit



Finally, these harem pants were 9.99 so I ended up getting a pair. Worn with dark blue YSL jacket with gold braid and vintage CJ bis lace-up boots.


On an unrelated note, why are leather leggings so expensive? 700 euros ($1052) is the cheapest I can find, and the more expensive styles are closer to $2000. Pictured above are Haider Ackermann limited edition leggings with zips (close to 2k from LVR), and Givenchy jersey and leather leggings (can't remember where these are from, maybe Farfetch?)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

More Favorite Vintage Dresses

Vintage Chester Weinberg sequined dress. The quality is wonderful, and there is a single file row of sequins on each strap. All of the sequins on the dress appear to be sewn on by hand. It's very heavy and moves beautifully.
Vintage Chester Weinberg wool and suede dress. The bottom half is so soft, and I love the skinny sleeves. Unfortunately, I've never been able to fit into this dress, even when I bought it the neck hole was too tight.
This Donald Brooks dress features some very interesting construction, as well as super-skinny sleeves with a zipper at the end. The concentric circles at the collar and chest are made by putting white string underneath the fabric, and sewing them in place. I've never seen this effect elsewhere, but it's a great way of creating texture.
This is a Donald Brooks dress in cotton (top part) and wool jersey (bottom part). Like some of my other favorite dresses, it has concealed pockets. The vest is also reversible. It reminds me of 70s Charlotte Rampling.
Here is a rare 60's YSL safari dress. Notice it has a large label. There are wonderful details such as the little bit of quilting at the bottom of the row of buttons.

vintage YSL peasant skirt with tiers, concealed pockets, and silver lurex threads running throughout. Probably the most decorated of all my skirts.

vintage dress from Joseph Magnin, a store in California that went out of business a long time ago. (thanks, Macy's.) I forgot who the designer is. The material is a beautiful midnight blue satin with crystal buttons.
This is not a dress, but it's a Dior Jeune Homme blazer that is pretty cool. Unfortunately, this pic was taken in front of my old bathroom. Ew.

Chester Weinberg and Donald Brooks are two of my favorite designers. Unfortunately, not many of their dresses are available for sale. I like their clean, sometimes sporty aesthetic, and the fact that there are pockets in their dresses. The craftsmanship is also meticulous.
Soon, I will show some pieces by my other favorite American designers: James Galanos and Norman Norell.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

So Good



Chanel silver heels, flats and boots

Chloe studded boots (not the Susans, but those are completely impossible to get now)

alaia nude patent heels

Louboutin Donjon studded boots, first pic from net-a-porter, 2nd from a long-gone ebay listing
strappy satin sandals

Perforated flat boots (Jeffrey Campbell knocked these off a while ago, ugh)

suede ankle boot (decadestwo on ebay a while ago)

Browns


Matches



last 3 pictures from Browns.
Alaia heels, sandals, ankle boots.
Last 5 pics are from this season.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

bourgeois

vintage YSL bolero, Anne-Valerie Hash dress, Wolford striped lace tights, YSL tribtoos.

sweet shawl collar
Same as above except for the vintage Oleg Cassini velvet smoking jacket. (Bit like a cross between Hugh Hefner and Balenciaga Fall 09).