The Sartorialist - The Book

I've always admired Scott Schuman ever since I first saw

his work on Vogue's website a couple of years ago.

He captures people from all over the

world. He may photograph someone because he or she is impeccably

dressed, or because he or she was able to put something together

that's risky but awe inspiring.

Many of his subjects have given me inspiration in for the

way I dress. Each season, I not only look forward

to seeing the looks on the catwalk, but I also cannot

wait to see all of the fashionable people he captures

that flood the streets during fashion weeks in New York,

Paris, and Milan. I am so excited about his new book and can't wait

until its release!

Stunning Balmain Boots

from Net-A-Porter

It's been too long since my last post.

I've neglected my blog.

Currently, I'm engaged in other more important matters.

I will return less frequently, at least for a little while.

In the mean time, I had to post these beautiful Balmain boots I saw

on Net-a-Porter. I loved Balmain's entire collection!

On another note, I may be heading to New York with my BF and his friends in the fall.

I hope we really get to go!

Vintage Dushante Faille Suit from Atlantis Vintage

Thank you Judy from Atlantis Vintage!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

This suit has got to be in my top 10 favorites.

It's absolutely stunning, and sorry, but there is only one

out there, as far as I know... That's the beauty of vintage.

As soon as I put it on, I feel transformed and uuber chic!

(The pictures are crummy... I'll have to take more when I wear it out, but alas...

sadly the weather has gotten too warm for this ensemble. I will wear it out when

it gets cooler.)

Absolutely GaGa Over Clutches

Dries Van Noten
monamoore.com

Ann Demeulemeester

monamoore.com

I've always loved clutches; they're oh so chic! With all of the eighties silhouettes out there, i.e., tapered parachute pants, emphasized shoulders, etc... a clutch seems like the perfect handheld accessory. For some reason, large bags or bags with straps just don't look right to me. Give me a great pair of heels, an outrageously chic outfit, and a beautiful clutch to seal the deal.

I am so excited about my vintage purchase from

www.plainobjects.com

I can't believe that I was lucky enough to get this one of a kind vintage 80's suit.

It's absolutely gorgeous! It will take a while for it to get here,

but as soon as it comes, I will post a picture.

Thank you so much Judy from Atlantis Home.

Eiko Maekawa's Colette Blog

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  "Fashion Victim 2" by Eiko Maekawa from Colette in France.
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  I was looking at the Colette website and came across Eiko Maekawa's
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  amusing and charming blog. Eiko lives in France and
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  is learning to speak English. Her posts and illustrations are
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  quite funny and strange in a good way. I had fun looking at them!
  http://www.colette.fr/

A Little Dries Van Noten Inspired DIY Project

I love the Dries Van Noten cuffs that came down the spring runway.

As I said, I'm trying to save my money. I decided to try and

make a cuff myself. I used dupioni silk, black square

paillettes, and black leather strands for the straps.

I made the straps extra long so I can wrap them around the

cuff a few times for a really cool look like on the runway.

I'm going to do a different look on the other side using

beading and embroidery. It will be much more detailed.

I didn't have any tiny needles for the beads to fit through.

I'll have two cuffs in one by the time I'm finished!

No one was home to help me tie the leather

strands so I did my best to do so myself for the last picture. :)

I also had another cool idea...

I tried tying the cuff around my ankle and

I realized that if I had two, they would look so cute with black pumps!

RODARTE Fall 2009

OMG I love these looks and the boots from Rodarte!

The leather jackets and deconstructed sweaters

and skirts were all made from a collage of different

materials and with so much detail.

I'm in love with this collection!

Over the Knee Boots

I am so happy that so many designers are doing the

over-the-knee boots for fall 2009! I posted last year that

I really wanted to buy a pair this fall, and now I will surely

be able to find a pair. I swear that Kate Moss was probably

the one who kickstarted this trend way back when she

was photographed traipsing around London looking so

chic and effortless in hers. I can't wait! I'm not spending a

dime until fall comes around for I've seen way too many

beautiful things!

Jane Aldridge

This fashion darling needs no introduction. Jane Aldridge,

has been featured in TeenVogue and TeenVogue Korea.

It's hard to imagine that this inspiring gal is only in her mid teens!

She has a truly innate sense of style and is not afraid to express

herself sartorially. If you haven't checked out her blog yet,

it's worth seeing! Her mom, Judy Aldridge also has her own

blog and is also very stylish in her own right.

She also runs a new vintage clothing store online and is

designing clothing!

I am waiting for her clothes to be available online.

She has designed a beautiful blouse, which screams for attention!

I will have to post a picture up next time.

Before I forget, here is the link to Miss Aldridge's blog,

where you can also find a link to her cool mom's blog.

http://www.seaofshoes.com/

Thanks to blogger Jane Aldridge for letting everyone know about Sophie Arancio's (pictured first) blog!Miss Arancio is like the female Sartorialist and takes beautiful photos of really cool people. She herself is very beautiful and very stylish as well. I love the picture just below Sophie's. I love the French! They are so forward in fashion and effortlessly chic! Style seems innate in them. I wish I was French!

You can see Sophie Arancio's blog at:

http://www.nast-magazine.fr/

Repurposed Lego Jewelry

I love these cuff-like bracelets by Emiko Oye!

I found these bracelets on http://www.objectfetish.com/

a shopping website that features artists from around the world.

Emiko Oye not only creates jewelry but sculptures

as well, using recycled materials.

Her work has been exhibited in the US and in Europe.

I personally like the first and last bracelets!

Shots from British Vogue January 2009

By far, British and Paris Vogue along with British Harper's Bazaar

have got to be my absolute favorite publications!

I loved the fall issues from 2008 and I'm loving the spring issues

as well. There's just so much to observe and take in from them.

When I pop into Chapters and see a new issue on the shelf,

I feel like I do on Christmas morning!

The issues are released like 2 months after

their publication date here in Canada, but I don't hesitate.

I've been cutting back though, because they cost so much...

Some Killer Spatted Heels

This ad was taken from British Harper's Bazaar.

These shoes are SO COOL!

Mom's Retro Vintage Dior Sunglasses

I had found this pair hiding in my mom's accessory drawer back in the summer.

I was flipping through a magazine the other day and saw a pair of

Dior sunglasses being advertised for this spring. They were exactly like

my Mom's old pair. A perfect example of how fashion is cyclical...

These look so much better than in the pictures.

I remember looking at a photo of my mom and me at a theme park.

She had a leopard print top on and had these sunnies on.

When I find the picture, I'll be sure to post it!

My mom's got such great stuff. She was more into fashion

back in the 80s and 90s than she is right now.

She's still gorgeous though!

CHANEL

HAUTE COUTURE

PRINTEMPS 2009

The haute couture collection was

so crisp and clean. The entire collection,

according to Karl Lagerfeld,

was inspired by a fresh sheet of white

paper.

This could be felt not only in

the design of the clothes,

but in the hair ornaments, and in

the set as well.

The collection begins with several

suits, each made up of several

pieces.

They featured the same structured,

yet light silhouttes all done in

a contemporary style.

You will then be amazed at

all of the intricate details

in the looks to follow.

The lace, beadwork, sequins,

fabrics, and cuts are so beautiful.

The pictures here do not do

the collection any justice.

You must go to the CHANEL website

and view the entire collection.

http://www.chanel.com/

Jill Stuart Fall 2009

Fall 2009 looks have already been released along the runways

by many designers. I haven't followed up on all of the shows, but of course,

I am very much liking the Jill Stuart collection, especially the shoes and lace

up boots! Jill Stuart always remains true to her girlish and ethereal

customs, but there was definitely a rock and roll vibe.

Many other collections were also showing a lot of black,

white, and leather, but in a very mannish tone.

My Lambswool Vest

I'm wearing a Jill Stuart dress from the fall 2007 collection.

I bought it overseas in South Korea.

I actually wore this outfit on my last trip to Toronto

with my grandma -minus the boots!

(I wore flat boots that day, which, I actually borrowed from

my grandma. I guess you can call them vintage!)

I bought this black curly-haired lambswool vest

on the Internet a while ago. There were three different lengths

to choose from, and I ended up choosing a shorter

length. I think I would have preferred the longer

cut, but this will do.The quality is so great in

comparison to its cost. Maybe in the fall I'll order

the longer one.

My poor Bangul! He's looking at all that wool and

thinking, 'I hope I'm not next!'

His fur is very similar. Its curly and soft!

Actually, I believe the wool was sheared, so

there wasn't any cruelty involved.

My other little dog is actually preoccupied in

the picture. She had spotted something on top of

the table and wanted me to get it down for her.

(By the way, sorry for the boring backdrops.

This room is actually my sister's.
It's the only room with enough lighting to take pictures.)

A Gift From My Better Half

For my 25th birthday, my boyfriend took me shopping

and said that I could buy anything I wanted.

After hours of perusing, I chose these ankle boots.

(They're called "Bang Bang" and

I think they're quite befitting to celebrate turning 25!)

These are also one of the highest pair of heels I

own. They boast a 10cm heel!

I won't go anywhere with these on without my boyfriend in tow.

We've dated on and off for over 8 years,

and he's never done this before!

I never expected it, but it was

a nice surprise.

I will treasure these forever.

Thank you for being so patient.

Thank you for liking them, even when I know

you really don't.

I know how you hate ankle boots!

Thank you.

Fashion Showgoer

Courtesy of: The Sartorialist

This woman took some risks, but I like how

it all came together. It's unexpected and a little

wonky, yet extremely chic.

Trying on Shoes with My Darlings

Two of my three darling pups have joined me in trying on shoes.

They're not having as much fun as I'm having.

Can you tell? ^^

I bought these shoes last season after saving up.

They're "museum quality". The design is really sculptural

and the colors are gorgeous!

They're also surprisingly comfortable.

These shoes should come with a warning that reads:

"May cause vertigo."

They are one of the highest pair of heels I own.

I'll only wear them with my boyfriend

as my chaperone.

I love the shirt I'm wearing. It's Marc by Marc Jacobs.
I bought it in South Korea while I was teaching and

making some serious dough.

-A reward for all of my hard work!

Ankle Boot, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fall 2008

Leather and Suede Sandals, BALENCIAGA Precollection 2009

What am I going to do about those sandals?

(very loud sigh)

It's a good thing they're a little too high for my liking.

Also, I only tend to spend more on items that

can be worn for many years. Although these sandals

are unique enough to escape all trends, they'd be a

little too sexy and impractical in a few years to come, for me anyhow.

I saw them on my last shopping excursion.

They'll eventually probably go on sale, since

I've noticed that all the atypical shoes (the nice ones),

get left on the shelves.

We shall see.

Leather Leggings

Without a doubt, there is at present

a large following of fashion lovers sporting

tight shiny black leggings everywhere. I'm not sure

who started this craze, but I'm definitely loving the trend!

I own a pair of member's only liquid leggings and they're

great. I can pair them with short skirts, dresses, tunics,

t-shirts, and so much more.

I had actually been wanting a pair of

leather leggings, but couldn't afford to buy any

for the longest time. All of the one's I've seen

are $400.00 to over $1000.00!

But I'll let you in on something...

I'm getting a pair custom made by a seller

I found on ebay.

The store is called, Colors of Passion, and they

will make you a pair that fits you like a glove for

just over $100.00. I'm sure they'll turn out

beautiful and will be just as nice as any other.

http://stores.ebay.in/COLORS-OF-PASSION

Although I like my liquid leggings, I'm opting for

a leather pair, because I believe it will look more polished

and sophisticated. I will also be able to wear them well

after the liquid legging trend fades, which, I'm

very sure it will.

There is definitey, in my opinion, an age limit to wearing

liquid leggings, but my leather leggings will

see me through the years to come!