Is it cabin fever? Lately the blogosphere is rife with inspiration lists, and it seems fitting that the nearness of spring is bringing inspiration and stimulation after a long, dreary winter. Here’s what currently has me sartorially captivated…
via the impa awards
I’ve been fascinated with Diana Vreeland for years (I love poring over Allure), and I was finally able to see this most recent documentary about her incredible life. Not only is the film visually arresting, but Vreeland’s philosophies and gusto for life left me feeling exhilarated. A definite must see.
via net-a-porter
The latest issue of The Edit focuses on the simple, seductive glamour of French style. The never-too-severe architectural shapes, the undone hair and black-rimmed eyes, the perfect biker jacket, the feature on Carine Roitfeld–every detail in this issue fits together perfectly. It’s modern sex, and it’s the ideal combination of unattainable and achievable.
emerging designers competition for local college students
That cutaway coat. Elbow length gloves in tough leather or prim lace (or vice versa, depending on styling). Stripes paired with wide-leg leather pants (and those cuffs!). The local talent (and the eco-line Prophetik) featured at Fashion Week blew me away.
via the telegraph
Holli Rogers in Christopher Kane. Seductive red lace and black leather in a simple, elegant shape? Done and done.
This is great – I make sure to keep inspriational images from time to time then if I really like something and think it’ll work in my existing closet, I’ll try thrifting first. Buying new is the last resort now! My main goal this year is to practise styling myself so I look for inspiration for this as well.
I agree about thrifting first! I have been loving all the leather dresses currently available and have kept that inspiration in the back of my mind for some months now. I finally stumbled upon the leather dress below for $6.99 at Goodwill; with some alterations, it’s just what I was looking for. I’m so glad I kept searching the thrifts instead of caving and paying retail.