Friday Fancies

So today is going to be a long day for me...a full day at my internship, a quick gym session, tons of homework (due tomorrow...um hello online classes!) and an entire bedroom to clean (grrrrr!). While I hope to post my outfit later today I wanted to do another Friday Fancies post (brilliant idea by {av} of {Long Distance Loving}, check out her blog!

If I had unlimited funds I would be wearing:

Degaine Boyfriend Jeans, Kain Label Pocket Tank, Michael: Michael Kors Gold Croc Embossed Leather Belt, Proenza Schouler PS1 Crocodile Satchel, Alexander McQueen scarf, Lanvin flats

What would you wear? Play along at {Long Distance Loving}

I love Isabel Marant!

Has everyone seen the Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2011 Collection? It is seriously the most amazing thing that I have ever seen! She is a truly inspiring designer--she has financial smarts, an original aesthetic and a shabby-chic-Parisian-bad-gal style (read this interview at Hobo Magazine, and this one at Elle). While I love the collection these are my favorite looks...chunky knits, lots of leg, structured jackets, belted EVERYTHING...it is so boho-rocker I can't explain how badly I need some Isabel Marant pieces in my wardrobe.

Obsessed? 
(Entire Collection Here)

Blog Me Someting Interesting

I follow tons of blogs, read tons of posts, and try to really immerse myself in the fashion-lifestyle blogging community. However, with that said, sometimes I am discouraged....oftentimes it seems like we are all inspired by the exact same things; the same colors, designers, patterns, even images. While it thrills me to the ends of the earth that I have found a community of people who LOVE the same things as I do, it is hard to post anything original...I don't want you lovely readers to become bored, seeing me post about the same thing as the next blogger to alert your Google Reader.
So while I planned on posting about the new sustainable collection from H&M I thought twice...and when I thought about posting thoughts/pictures about New York Fashion Week I definitely thought again...I am sitting on my bed, typing this post, dreaming about what I can inspire you all (+ myself!) with and I have decided I will prettify your day with three pictures that are permanently ingrained in my mind right now! Check out my Tumblr for more!

Wedge boot, blue dress, structured jacket, aviators...LUST, LUST, LUST!

How gorgeous is this picture? The dress and the windblown hair...and I can't stop loving black dresses with black tights!

I love the draping on the skirt--with a conservative top and lots of leg this is definitely a look I would wear all the time!

Hopefully I will be back with an outfit post soon!

Stam-peding to Rachel: Rachel Roy

Ever since I first heard about model Jessica Stam, I just can't get enough of her effortlessly cool style. I remember first seeing her as the face of Bvlgari and then reading that Marc Jacobs designed a bag named after her, The Marc Jacobs Stam! Since she is such an iconic model I can't believe I missed the news about her collaboration with Rachel Roy. The Jessica Stam for Rachel Roy collection is a more wallet-friendly line by Rachel Roy available at Macy's. Aren't these pictures just amazing?!

Alex & Eli

While I was working from home yesterday (LONG DAY! internship: researching buyers for a client, school work: readings & responses) I came across a brand I have never heard of before...a brand that I am now IN LOVE with (prefect month to be in love with something may I add)...ALEX & ELI.

Bio:  

Alex & Eli was created by two Parsons graduates, Anna Zeman and Aja Singer, who had worked with designers like Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera, Rodarte and Chado Ralph Rucci early on in their careers. These two creative ladies design tailored suits for women searching for the perfect balance of elegance, class, and androgyny.

My take on the line:

The line features structured blazers and buttons downs, drapey trousers, silky blouses, fitted leather slacks, riding-inspired pants, and sky-high black heels...even better? The line takes on an urban-earthy feel using mostly shades of white, black and gray and sticking to muted olives, tans, and peaches. With all the "masculinity" associated with this line I love how most of the clothes have zippers (there is something sexy about a well-placed zipper) and all the models are sporting coral-colored nails, which is just so flirtatious and feminine.

Lookbook:

What do you guys think? Do you love it like I do? Or is androgyny not really your thing? I love to mix slouchy and tailored masculine pieces with girly details, like a coral nail or a bit of sparkle.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Wind in my Hair

Yesterday was a beautiful and sunny day in Rhode Island (it's about time!) We have been pounded with snowfall after snowfall leaving the roads icy and my driveway a heaping pile of treacherous frost. Something clicked yesterday in more ways than one...the sun was shining, the snow was melting, I productively did my homework, worked out, did laundry, took pictures with S, got a Valentine, watched the Superbowl, and had a casual drink with friends at night! Nothing says Sunday like a pitcher of white sangria split amongst friends! This is what I wore to the beach and also out at night. It was one of those laid-back yet edgy looks that I could get away with at a bar. I'm wearing:

Cardigan: Bass Outfitters, T-Shirt: GAP pocket T, Leggings: Converse for Target, Belt: Leopard print by GEORGE, Boots: Bass Outfitters, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Nordstrom's

Anyone else getting excited for NY fashion week? 

I posted about DVF yesterday and am absolutely inspired by drape and color lately. That's so weird for me, I usually stick with an earthy palate. 

Who do you love? Is your taste constantly changing too?

DVF Spring 2011

I hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday! Are you all laying low? Watching the Superbowl? My day has been a productive one, and I just had a great photo shoot at the beach with S, but I am saving those pictures for tomorrows post. Right now I want to enlighten everyone...DVF Spring 2011 line. Diane von Furstenberg's collection is the perfect mix of causal cruise wear and night-on-the-town glamour. Filled with silky trousers, printed dresses, drape-y fabrics, and amazingly colorful lace-up-gladiator-stilettos I can find a spot for each and every piece in my wardrobe! Don't you love it?

PS: I have a Valentine! *Happy Dance*