Camel & Chambray

Started by Chloe and now infiltrating everywhere, Camel + Chambray has become my current professional and personal obsession.

Looks from Chloe Fall 2010 show. Designed by the ever-wonderful Pheobe Philo.

Model Anja Rubik wearing the trend (And look at those bangs to boot!). 

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Just a bit of Inspiration...

Here's an image I pulled almost a year ago from Stylesightings and even now they provide some great inspiration for Fall 2010. Model Lindsay Ellingson is shown here leaving the Gucci Fall 2009 show in Milan. I love the simple pieces she wears, nothing too complicated, and very understated yet still chic. She looks like she just threw on some of her favorite pieces of clothing without styling herself too much or over-thinking it. 

I guess what I love most about these images is that they capture that feeling of coming home at night after a long day at work in the big city- something I can relate to well.

I'm not sure what exactly happened to Lindsay Ellingson. I didn't notice her in any of the shows this season (although I'm not the most observant person). Wherever she is, we can learn a lot from her nonchalant style. 

Enjoy!

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The Most Beautiful Woman in the World

The other day I rented a film called I Do or How to Get Married and Stay Single in English (translated from the French Prete-moi Ta Main) starring Charlotte Gainsbourg. The movie was alright, nothing earth shattering but completely amusing and the characters were adorable. All in all, a great rental.
What really struck me about the film however was its leading lady, Charlotte Gainsbourg. I knew her form the Balenciaga ads (of course) and had even seen (and had become a fan of) some of the music videos from her album. I always thought she was pretty and incredibly glamorous (she is the prodgeny of French music composer Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin) but after seeing her "in-action" on the screen, I had developed a full-on girl crush. Her attitude and glamor just don't come across in stills. She is by far the most stunning woman in my mind.

On the arm of Nicolas Ghesquière...
(Hello, it's called a Tuesday)

Her music video with Beck for her song "Heaven Can Wait"  :
                                           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svX_z4765xY&ob=av2n
Great Listening!


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The Fringe: continued

Just an extension(no pun intended) of my last post: I dug around some more and found shots of Kate Moss looking eerily similar to Bardot. Apparently, I'm the last one to catch onto this trend...again!

For David Yurman

For Longchamp with Gaspard Ulliel,
who looks more pubescent here than normal.

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Fringe Element

Looking through some old issues of Vogue, I came across the beauty section of a 2007 issue (not sure what month, most likely in spring/summer) covering the YSL fall/winter runway look. What can I say? I find these almost sloppy, uneven, almost thin bangs to be the coolest thing. In fact, there something I would consider myself were I not scarred from my last experience with bangs. If I were to try it though, I would definitely seek out a skilled hairdresser. Executed the wrong way, these bangs could be disastrous.

Call me last season but I love the hair and makeup looks from YSL fall/winter 2007. 

Chic, non? Obviously these particular looks were achieved with extensions but those with fine, wavy locks could easily expect the same texture. The look was apparently inspired by the bangs famously sported by Brigitte Bardot.

Que penses-tu? XXo

~ Cartilage Piercing: Oui ou Non? ~

I'm loving the look of some of the cartilage piercings I've been seeing. For some reason I've been having this pang for one and I'm not really sure where that came from exactly. I guess it's about time I considered another piercing though. The last one, my lobes, took place, I'm ashamed to say, at a claire's on the Upper West Side when I was 13. Yes, it is about time.
I have a few worries though.... What will future employers think? Will people take me seriously?? Also, if let's say, employers don't like it and I want to take it out, will it leave little holes in my ears (I have seen this with a few people and the marks are pretty obvious)? Or what could happen if it got infected?
This is probably why I never do anything that spontaneous...

I do like the look of them though. Celebs with nice-looking piercings include Sienna Miller (as always, might be developing a bit of a girl crush) and Kate Moss (although she's been over doing it lately).

American Vogue, July 2009 Cover:

It's important to point out that I only want ONE piercing. I'm slightly worried about becoming the girl who says she's only going to get one and then becomes addicted. This might take some serious self-control.


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Current Obsession: Braids

How cute are some of the latest hairstyles with thin braids? I personally haven't worn any since I was about 5 but after seeing some of these looks I might just consider them again...

Especially love them with bright red, glossy lips or possibly with the berry pink shade sported by Emilie de Ravin.........adorable

And of course, from the queen of braided buns, Nicole Ritchie...

Sorry for the image overload! Just trying to be thorough and gather inspiration for as many ideas as possible. 

May I also point out that normally I hate these beauty blog "Look like celebrities" things but I have to agree with them on this.

Running out to buy more bobby pins!! XXo