Helmut Lang PreFall 2011

 

Personal Style Muse

Caroline B of Stockholm Streetstyle and Caroline's Mode, is a Swedish Blogger Extrordinaire with style that's to die for! She's epitome of my personal style, on much more grand payscale of course... I should say what I would like my personal style to be: Chic basics, borderline uniform. With a wardrobe full of Helmut Lang, Isabel Marant, T by Alexander Wang, McQ by Alexander McQueen, and a plethora of Balenciaga Motorcycle bags (did I mention that's my favorite handbag of all time?) this women is pretty much who I want to be, or at least dress like!

all images from Caroline's Mode

DIY Biker Style

I've been on a bit of a creative kick lately... from rearranging the decor of my home to making handbags and repurposing vintage clothing, it's safe to say I'm on a roll!! My most recent project didn't involve making a purse, but rather embellishing one. My boyfriend's family bought me a handbag for Christmas and as cute as it was, I immediately saw the possibility of improvement.

I wish I would have a taken a "before" picture, but basically I just cut strips of leather from a pair of shorts I bought a local thrift store and pull them through the existing metal rings. With a pair of scissors and a thrift store find I turned a cute bag into an AMAZING bag!!! 

C'est Chic

 

If budgets were nonexistent my ultimate this would be my ultimate night-out look. I love an over-sized  tee with leather shorts. In this case I'd pair them with tights and a fitted blazer, and the Pièce de résistance is the Mulberry Alexa bag and Giuseppe Zanotti leopard wedges. 

In clockwise order:

1. McQ tailored blazer $545

2.Wildfox Couture tee $85

3. Mulberry Alexa Handbag $1250

4. Giuseppe Zanotti leopard wedges $1195

5. Maison Martin Margiela leather shorts $790

6. basic black tights from anywhere!

loving leopard coats

This post is dedicated to my friend Sara T (check out her blog), who asked me way to wear her new leopard coat. While it's a bit cold in the midwest for shorts, I'm loving this look from Aimee Song of Song of Style!

Tom Ford Women's Collection

image via style.com, Steven Meisel

OOO la la! What an artist! And he's not too bad on the eyes either ;)

Heart Broken

 

I've had my eye on this Wildfox Couture sweatshirt for SO LONG, and waited and waited for it to go on sale... I put it in my cart last night on the Urban Outfitters website so I could buy it today, and now it's SOLD OUT! Just my luck... I was so excited :(

 

What a Steal!

(also available in cognac)

On SALE now!
ALDO
$24

Christmas List

The accessory section of my Christmas list!! 

 

(Cross two-finger ring from Etsy, Imitation Pamela Love ring from Etsy, Bar and Chain necklace and Spike necklace from Anarchy Street)

Hermione- All Grown Up

In celebration of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt.1, here is a street style pic of the gorgeous Emma Watson. As soon as the movie wrapped she chopped off her hair, and I've got to say I'm loving it!

image via Le Fashion

Sheer Pant Love

These American Gold pants have taken hold of my heart and won't let go!

image via Fade to Black

Simple and effective!

Basic and beautiful, the T by Alexander Wang SS11 collection is that of my dreams!! Now I just have to strike it rich so I can wear this everyday!

Images via Knight Cat

Lanvin for H&M

RUN! Don't walk to your local H&M. The Lanvin <3 H&M collection hits stores November 20th at 8AM! Here's a sneak peek of the much anticipated collection!

LANVIN FOR H&M

Biker-Glam

AMAZING!

Iron Maiden

Daria Werbowy by Mario Testino from March 09 Vogue UK

images via fashion gone rogue

F21 Poncho

I need this Aztec Poncho from Forever 21 like I need air in my lungs! Ok, so maybe the situation is not so urgent... but it's SO CUTE! And for $15.80, it's fully justifiable!

Inspired

Oracle Fox, Risto Bimbiloski jacket, google, Billy Bride ring (such an amazing line)

Project Runway's Michael Drummond

Not only is Michael Drummond my favorite contestant on season 8 of Project Runway because he hails from my hometown of St. Louis, MO, but also because of his beautiful designs and aesthitic. Dark and edgy are key to capturing my attention and Mr. Drummond has done just that. After showing a 'decoy' collection at New York Fashion Week, Michael was sent home (unrightfully so in my opinion) on Episode 8 (which aired last Thursday). These 10 pieces are from Michael's show at NYFW. Looks 8 & 10 are without a doubt my favorite! To catch up on this season of Project Runway, you can view full episodes at mylifetime.com.

Images via BPR