Fashion School Dropout

Craving sweaters.

2011-08-28T13:48:00.001-04:00

Interesting silhouette by Yigal Azrouel. I may attempt to knit something like this!

Wang.

2011-04-12T21:02:00.002-04:00

Dear Opening Ceremony,

Size 7, please.

Thx! Love, Kelly

Want.

2011-04-12T20:58:00.002-04:00

Definitely a laptop case. Which I have every intention of using as a clutch. ($50, net-a-porter.com)

Sweet jesus, Jane!

2010-09-21T20:22:00.003-04:00

I've had a crush on these boots for a month. AND THEN I SAW THEM IN DALMATION (cow?) PRINT. I need a second (third?) job.

sea of shoes

Umm. (Gulp.)

2010-08-04T14:37:00.000-04:00

..What?! $88.00??

So..wanna come home with me?

2010-08-03T21:07:00.002-04:00

All hail Alaia..

$1805.

$1710.

How did I forget to mention..?

2010-08-03T20:53:00.002-04:00

Last week I got to interview the amazing and charming host of Plain Jane, Louise Roe.
What. A. Doll.

Hello, August.

2010-08-03T20:49:00.001-04:00

Oh, haaaiiiii gorgeous $848 kmrii bag..

Gasp..

2010-07-11T21:49:00.001-04:00

The world's most beautiful creature, EVER, has a blog (and SHIT, it's amazing). How have I not known for this long? I've been in lovvve with this girl forever...

thekillingmoonconfused.blogspot.com

Lolz!

2010-07-11T12:18:00.001-04:00

cafepress

Note to Jenny:

2010-07-10T21:27:00.001-04:00

I want this girl's hair!

[photo: Wool and the Gang]

Wool and the Gang.

2010-07-07T22:12:00.002-04:00

Totally making this in like 12 color combinations. Maybe with sleeves for winter.

OMFG.

2010-06-23T22:17:00.000-04:00

bass, $70.

WHOA.

2010-06-15T17:37:00.002-04:00

A few things here:
1. I wonder how Gavin Rossdale feels about his daughter making this video.
2. I feel much better about the way I dance around the house when I'm alone now.
3. Methinks Daisy has been to her fair share of strip clubs.

Daisy Lowe for UK esquire HD from Greg Williams on Vimeo.

(I found this video on Carolina's blog. Clearly it's originally from Esquire. Thanks for finding it first, Carolina!)

Sweet mother of Bailey..

2010-06-08T22:02:00.001-04:00

Burberry @ Bergdorf blog.

No.

2010-06-02T21:43:00.003-04:00

I'm not jumping on the bandwagon for this one. Nope. Sorry. Everyone's making a fuss about this ugly Celine bag. Don't they sell bags just like this at JC Penney? Or have all the big editors just avoided JC Penney for so long that they don't realize they're being hoodwinked? This stupid too-small satchel is on like twelve pages in the new issue of American Bazaar (that's what I get for reading American Bazaar, no?) and it just baffles me. I'm all for Phoebe Philo being installed at Celine, and I think she's done some beautiful work there already, but I just can't get behind this bag.

Ridiculous.

2010-06-02T21:20:00.003-04:00

There are two things you do not know about me.
1. You do not know how much I love a grey t-shirt. My AA tri-blend is on the verge of holes, it's so loveworn.
2. I would absolutely drop $105 on a Rodarte t-shirt. (I've been known to go running in my grey Marc Jacobs.)

Ps. I would definitely, definitely buy an $18 Rodarte notebook.

Color dilemma.

2010-05-23T21:40:00.002-04:00

Hmmm..

Brown? Or taupe? $100, aldoshoes.com

Sold out, but sick.

2010-05-23T21:21:00.003-04:00

Reminds me of Bjork. And that Balenciaga collection..

pixiemarket.com

Seeking: Rodarte straitjacket..

2010-03-24T21:01:00.002-04:00

I've been researching the Mulleavy sisters for many nights, mentally piecing together an article and designer profile with regards to the Quicktake: Rodarte exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York City (which I went to see on my birthday! gift to myself! woot woot!). This interview with Laura Mulleavy, conducted by Vogue's Sally Singer, has been haunting me all day. I watched half of it last night, overdosed on genius, thought about it all day, and just finished watching the other half. I highly recommend, if you have any interest in and respect for Rodarte, that you set aside an hour and seventeen minutes and savor the entire thing. Big ups to Cooper-Hewitt for knowing there was a very specific audience for this interview. So many prayers and questions have been satiated.

This is a quicker summation of the exhibit..lots of close-ups of the materials the girls use in their dresses. GENIUS. Watch.

Hello Lover.

2010-03-21T13:11:00.001-04:00

Bakers, $59.95

One of the best days ever.

2010-02-25T22:15:00.014-05:00

Two weeks ago I hopped on a train to New York and hung out in the freezing cold for hours outside Pier 94, photographing arrivals at the Alexander Wang show. [God bless my wonderful boyfriend for keeping me company, despite not knowing most of the people I was freaking out about seeing. I hope warm, amazing, deep-fried dinner at Cafeteria afterwards made up for some of it.] Here's how my afternoon went:

You know these two. Scott Schuman and Garance Dore. Had a mild panic attack/fangirl episode upon first sighting, but I mustered the balls to approach them/gush about my love of their work/ask for a photo. Garance was so sweet and obliging.

Garance at work.

Harley Viera-Newton.

Henry Holland, arriving with Pixie Geldof. That's Alice Dellal's blonde hair/blue backpack in the foreground.

Tonne Goodman.

Style.com's Candy Pratts Price. I screamed her name like a rabid paparrazo. She probably doesn't get that often!

Cathy Horyn brushed past me and I nearly passed out. Too bad she was on the phone and I couldn't say "Ohmygodyou'remyfuckingidol!!"

Susie Bubble!

After dinner we made a pilgrimage to the Alexander McQueen store on 14th Street to pay respects. A touching mess of flowers, candles, and champagne bottles. Many of the flowers bore stickers reading "Fashion is dead. RIP McQueen." Well said.

EDIT: For a few more pics and a smidgen of opinion, see my latest article at BSC Review.

My jaw just hit the keyboard.

2010-02-20T19:20:00.002-05:00

Remember my 'postapocalyptic' rant? This is what Mila Kunis should have worn* in Book of Eli. Good god..

*Yes, I realize this is a $74,000 Balmain jacket.

photo: womenmanagementparis.blogspot.com

"Those poor goddamn Rodartes!"

2010-02-17T03:05:00.002-05:00

Best quote from a movie ever, EVER. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise or throw some Goonies shit at you. And if you don't know where I pulled that quote from, then there's a dvd you need to purchase on Feb. 23rd.
Anyway, poor Rodarte shmoor Rodarte. Those Mulleavy girls are BRILLIANT. Who else in the world can combine color/texture/pattern like this?

And in related news, I'd kill to be a fly on the wall during their meetings with Nicholas Kirkwood each season. Their collaborations just get better and better..

photos: style.com

Hello, handsome..

2010-02-16T11:24:00.002-05:00

Sigh. I have such a crush on Marc Jacobs. Not just his clothes and accessories. The man himself. Too bad his boyfriend is prettier than me..

ps. Fall 2010 collection? I. Die. Love it. Every piece. So beautiful.

photo: style.com

Catch 22.

2010-02-15T09:15:00.002-05:00

Something about weeks and weeks of 3-foot snow, thick slabs of ice, and constant slush makes me crave cutout, open-toe, suede wedge booties. I am the epitome of impracticality.

booties, $90. piperlime.com

A reminder, here it is.

2010-02-12T20:53:00.002-05:00

Yes, BryanBoy, you're right. My fur-collared trench is hanging, neglected, on the clothing rack in my living room. I'll wear it tomorrow.

photo: style.com

Pink Sheep.

2010-02-11T23:31:00.002-05:00

Rest in peace, l'enfant terrible. xoxo

I. Adore. Tavi.

2010-02-10T19:08:00.002-05:00

I'm STILL trying to get through her whole Style Rookie archive (it's taken me two weeks already, and I'm halfway through), and my fascination (obsession?) grows every day. This is the most interesting, inspiring 13 year-old girl I've ever seen. Found this video on style.com..pretty awesome.

Unexpected inspiration.

2010-02-08T21:05:00.002-05:00

Reading too much (in a good way) of Tavi's blog, Style Rookie, was the motivational push I've needed for MONTHS to finally embrace (and purchase) oxford flats. And maybe a faux-vintage nerd-esque purse, too. That girl is THE SHIT! I can only hope to someday have children with an OUNCE of her creativity. I've finally regained enough self-confidence and fashion-balls to push my style comfort zone, due in large part to excessive exposure to Kelly Cutrone (I'm a sucker for a Bravo reality show AND simultaneously-released self-help/girl power book..ahh, the power of marketing). Helena Christensen said it best in a recent issue of British Elle (I think..): "Style is a strange thing. Who determines who has style? I think you've gotta have a fuck-everybody attitude about it." Amen, sistahh.

nerdy flats, nerd purse: forever21.com

On my birthday, of all days!

2010-01-30T14:30:00.003-05:00

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland finally (I've been waiting since July of freaking 2008) comes out on March 5th, which happens to be my 27th birthday (my shoe size is 7)! French department store Printemps put together a window display to celebrate, commissioning a varied handful of designers to participate: Nicholas Kirkwood, Ann Demeulemeester, Alexander McQueen, Bernhard Willhelm, Charles Anastase, Christopher Kane, Chloé, Haider Ackermann, Manish Arora, and Maison Martin Margiela. Style.com got the preview; these two were my favorites..

Charles Anastase. How much better would the Disney film have been, had Alice been wearing this instead of the light blue tea dress? And maybe those Rodarte/Nick Kirkwood bolt heels from S/S 2010? Am I getting carried away?

Ann Demeulemeester. I don't love the vest (though it's very Ann), but that silhouette print at the bottom? I die!!

Can't wait!!

photos: style.com

Thank you, Tommy Ton.

2010-01-28T22:53:00.004-05:00

I'm experiencing technical difficulties (busted laptop screen) and dental issues, and I have TOO MUCH TO DO to deal with that combination. But I AM trying to catch up on Mens' Fashion Week and Couture Week, and prepping for a new creative endeavor (Hi Damon!). I cannot get enough Jak&Jil, and I cannot wait to pull my [faux] furs out of the closet in my old bedroom at mom's house to wear with a white Hanes t-shirt and sloppy jeans. Thank you, Kanye, for the outfit idea, and thank you Tommy Ton, for constantly, incessantly taking pictures that fuel my love of all things fashion.

Ps. This was Karl Lagerfeld's FIFTY-FOURTH couture collection for Chanel?! How old IS the Kaiser??

photo: jak&jil

Gratitude.

2010-01-21T20:48:00.002-05:00

I'm glad Chris Bailey's pushing 'jeans-tucked-into-boots' for the boyfolks, too. That man's a visionary, I tell ya. Visionary. My hero.

photo: style.com

Postapocalyptic.

2010-01-18T01:01:00.002-05:00

Just came home from "Book of Eli". Aside from being a graphically beautiful and emotionally-arresting movie, I'm finally understanding why designers keep referencing post-apocalyptic films..there's a list of shit I need to see now, which until now I've had no interest in. Mila Kunis has maybe two outfit changes in the movie, but my head is swimming with new-fashion-crush..

There are no words.

2010-01-08T18:57:00.003-05:00

Sweet mother of god, Iosselliani. My mouth is hanging open. I can't even photo cred, I've just looked at something like 12 websites trying to find this available for purchase.

World can't hold me, too much ambition

2010-01-05T17:33:00.001-05:00

That's mo' bettah!

2009-12-17T17:57:00.001-05:00

aldoshoes.com, $140.

Sighhh, Christophe Decarnin..

2009-12-16T22:01:00.001-05:00

I'm still obsessed with Balmain A/W 2009.

When he speaks of tulle, I start drooling thinking about Sunday morning, picking up Rodarte for Target. I. Cannot. Wait.

My boot addiction continues.

2009-12-16T21:24:00.003-05:00

These boots make me think of Emmanuelle Alt for some reason, maybe the toe shape/(faux)suede? I just don't know if I like black or brown better...

forever21.com, $30.80

And these aahhhhhbvious Balmain knock-offs are highly desirable to me..but I wish they were suede.

bakersshoes.com, $79.99

Do me daily, Christopher Bailey

2009-12-10T01:42:00.002-05:00

Burberry Pre-Fall 2010. I die.

photos: style.com

I would die for you.

2009-12-06T21:29:00.000-05:00

zero+maria cornejo blanket trench
lagarconne.com

Never knew how badly I need a red scarf.

2009-11-29T22:53:00.001-05:00

Thanks, Kate.

photo: knighttcat.blogspot.com

Whoa.

2009-11-20T23:55:00.001-05:00

photo: theselby

Wool and the Gang.

2009-11-20T18:48:00.002-05:00

So cool..

Sweet jesus.

2009-11-19T23:44:00.001-05:00

Marisa Miller. British GQ.

This can't be life..

2009-11-19T23:14:00.000-05:00

rest in peace..

seriously?? so insane..

Dear Rumi...

2009-11-19T22:49:00.000-05:00

..I love you again.

photo: fashiontoast.com

Aggravating.

2009-11-15T13:26:00.001-05:00

Why does Bebe keep putting out sick shoes? It's embarassing to like something from Bebe.

WHAT.

2009-11-10T23:30:00.000-05:00

Givenchy pre-fall.

photo: lefashionimage.blogspot.com

Plaid flannel.

2009-11-08T22:13:00.002-05:00

Lately, strangely, I've been craving a plaid flannel cape. Capes, in general, have seemed enticing to me..must be the change in seasons. I've yet to wear my black fleece AA cape, but I'm working up the courage. I'd like to find a plaid sheet or something at a thrift store and fashion it into a cape. My sewing machine lies dormant in the corner of my tiny, tiny apartment, but we're warming to each other..

photo: missatlaplaya.blogspot.com

A confession.

2009-11-06T11:20:00.002-05:00

I was perplexed by those infamous Balenciaga harness boots upon their unveiling back in 2006. I thought they were hideous, but Mary-Kate rocked the shit out of them, and I thought..'maybe they ARE cool'. Then the Sam Edelmans were available from Victoria's Secret. I considered purchasing, but thought they'd never get the wear they deserved, I wouldn't wear them nearly enough to justify buying. Then they weren't available, and I kicked myself repeatedly (you always want what you can't have?). Buzz on the blogosphere this season was that the Sam Edelman 'Zoe' boots were put back into production and would be available from select sites. I waited, checked sites, waited, waited. Found. Urban Outfitters. And just in time, because when Geri posted this picture, I almost died. I might be getting the boots for Christmas... :)

Just to let you know.

2009-11-03T22:44:00.002-05:00

I've already posted this on facebook, having stolen it from my best friend's facebook, but no mag piece has ever made me happier (that's probably incorrect, but still). I started knitting these last winter. I died when Chris Bailey sent them down the Burberry runway. I love that they're catching on, but I really hate the term "infinity scarf"...reminds me of the one MK Olsen picked up at Intuition or somewhere tacky in LA all those years ago when she paraded around NYU looking homeless. I'm not knocking that. It was one of my favorites of her fashion phases. However, that one isolated scarf bears no relation to the snood/cowl I am currently infatuated by.
Click below to read:
The GQ Eye The GQ Eye: GQ.com

Artistic inspiration.

2009-11-03T22:26:00.002-05:00

I will totally be attempting white skinnies/brown Fryes.

I think part of the reason I love Freja so much is because I feel like you could photoshop her head out, swap it for Alison Mosshart's, in any candid pic of her, and it would work. That's NOT a bad thing.

Once I'm done knitting projects for the ones I love, I WILL be making myself this hat.

photos: sartorialist, altamiranyc

Jesus.

2009-11-03T21:47:00.001-05:00

I just fell for Kate Moss all over again.

Stones spawn.

2009-11-01T20:32:00.000-05:00

Georgia May Jagger. Wow.

photo: style.com [from Vanity Fair]

Kate Moss/Topshop

2009-10-30T00:00:00.001-04:00

Crisis averted.

2009-10-27T18:13:00.002-04:00

So I've had this black fleece cape from American Apparel, and not a damn clue how to wear it or what to do with it..without looking like some kind of wannabe-superhero. Thank you, Natalie Portman, for figuring it out first.

photo: justjared.buzznet.com

I might have a Chanel problem..

2009-10-24T08:28:00.004-04:00

Fresh ink..

Halloween decor on my porch..

Aaaand some new art in my apartment..

(and a little YSL for good measure..)

Oh..and at a baby shower last week, they had diy onesies, so, naturally..

Cheap jewelry.

2009-10-19T20:10:00.002-04:00

all: forever21.com

So I WAS thinking about mashed potatoes for dinner..

2009-10-14T17:55:00.000-04:00

photo: aperfectguide.se/fashionsquad

Glorious weekend.

2009-10-13T00:39:00.003-04:00

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing "Valentino: The Last Emperor", "The September Issue", and "Coco Avant Chanel". Happy as a clam, I am. And I've never been more motivated to hone my [relatively non-existent] sewing skills..

photo: vanityfair.com

There are two reasons I love this photo.

2009-10-13T00:35:00.001-04:00

1. This is clearly Emmanuelle Alt + spawn.
2. Babygirl kissing momma's hand? Sweetest gesture everrrr.

photo: etc-alltherest.blogspot.com

Literally just gasped out loud.

2009-10-10T11:03:00.002-04:00

Burberry barbed wire ring, $195. net-a-porter.com

Those magazine broads.

2009-10-09T22:15:00.005-04:00

Giovanna Battaglia. That COAT. Ugh, love.

Ahh, Lanphear.

I knew those jeans/boots were Emmanuelle Alt without even reading the caption.

photos: sartorialist, jakandjil

The inimitable Miss Mosshart.

2009-10-07T16:26:00.002-04:00

photos: hedislimane.com

I DIIIIIEEEE.

2009-10-05T22:34:00.001-04:00

I've been in love with this coat (in red) from Victoria's Secret for two winters. It's kind of amazing in black also. I'm halfway through tonight's episode of Rachel Zoe. Watching her float through Paris in a white wool coat put me immediately on the hunt. Sweet holy fucking Christ, MUST. HAVE.
$149. victoriassecret.com

This is not a Halloween post.

2009-10-04T14:12:00.003-04:00

I know, bats, Halloween, it's October. I get it. I'm not being cute. I'm drawn to dark-and-creepy these days. Very dark days..but no, I'm not entering a Goth phase.

$190, bonadrag.com

A shout out.

2009-09-26T15:10:00.003-04:00

I am eternally grateful to Leticia @ La Dama. I ordered the knit rosary in both colors, and they were in my mailbox in the most comforting hand-addressed manila envelope on one of the hardest days I've had in a very long time. Sounds cheesy, but I had a very genuine spiritual moment. I know it's intended to be a necklace, and don't think I haven't had one on every second of the past week and a half, but know that I have prayed through many rosaries since they got here. So thankful.

Autumn cozy.

2009-09-16T01:59:00.003-04:00

$40.

$30.

both, forever21.com

Creepy cool.

2009-09-15T16:08:00.004-04:00

My best friend in the whole universe got married on Saturday (I was his best man!). Big Catholic mass, beautiful music, a beautiful church. Brought back lots of memories of Catholic school, growing up. Uncomfortable but comforting. I can't explain it. Saw this necklace on Rumi's blog, and didn't blink..I'm kind of over her, I'm sorry, I know that's fashion-blog sacrilege. But when another blogger led me to La Dama, and I saw the necklace on its own, that old Catholic guilt kicked me in the heart, and I have to have it. I might even wear it to confession. Or therapy. I feel a disturbing fascination coming on..

La Dama knit rosary, $6. ladama.bigcartel.com

[Oh, and apologies for up and disappearing after the August flurry of posting. Being someone's best man takes up an amazing acreage of your brain. Not that I'm complaining, AT ALL. Loved every freaking minute of it.]

I just died.

2009-08-30T00:00:00.001-04:00

The most perfect coat ever. So Burberry, but so cheap!
$104, fredflare.com

Holy shit.

2009-08-29T23:56:00.001-04:00

Rings, $24 and $30. fredflare.com

Lovvvve herrrr.

2009-08-25T17:01:00.003-04:00

(photo: heralddeparis.com)

Uggghhh!

2009-08-24T22:39:00.003-04:00

Shoegasm. Yes I knowwww they're a total Givenchy rip-off, but I am a girl on a budget and frankly I don't care. I'm increasingly frustrated with shoes lately, to the point that I'm wondering if I need some kind of therapy. I find anything with a platform hideous, I just want something insane, stripper-esque, and vertiginous. These might fit the bill. Check back with me tomorrow.

Aldo, $125.

In other news, I'm three-quarters through the first ep of the new season of Rachel Zoe on Bravo, and I have some strain of fashion-related Tourette's. Streams of profanity fall off my lips..between sips of mimosa. Die. Die. Die. Taylor is my heeeeeero.

Impressed.

2009-08-23T07:34:00.001-04:00

$70, oldnavy.com

Crazy.

2009-08-22T20:47:00.001-04:00

Home.

2009-08-22T18:36:00.003-04:00

Back from Nawth Carolina. Already miss the sun, the sand, and my boyfriend's whole family. Downloading music I neeeeever expected to.

In other news, fall inspiration. My uniform-to-be:

photo: sartorialist

Vacaaaationnnn!

2009-08-15T15:20:00.002-04:00

Off to the beach with my love. Be back in a week! xoxo

(photo: leloveimage.blogspot.com)

Masochist.

2009-08-13T22:52:00.003-04:00

I like to watch movies that will aggrandize whatever mood I'm in.
Miss your boyfriend? Need to cry? Romeo + Juliet it is!

I don't know how to say it first.

2009-08-13T22:38:00.002-04:00

Assorted goodies.

2009-08-10T22:44:00.002-04:00

forever21.com

New stuff.

2009-08-10T22:32:00.002-04:00

oaknyc.com

Johanna Dauphin.

2009-08-10T22:25:00.001-04:00

Profiled at lagarconne.com

Mmmmmen's knit hats..

2009-08-10T21:20:00.004-04:00

karmaloop.com

A conundrum.

2009-08-10T01:32:00.001-04:00

Brown tweed, or black/white tweed?

$42, urbanoutfitters.com

Head over (5 inch) heels.

2009-08-08T12:33:00.002-04:00

I love this song. I wish John Legend was in the video, but whatever. The lyrics kill me.. :)

you're in my mind, you're in my heart..I wish I knew right from the start

I tried to fight it, I tried so hard..
and every day I pray to God, that you and me were meant to be..

I know a guy..

2009-08-08T09:05:00.000-04:00

..who could pull these off.

Lanvin.
photo: theselby.com

Nice.

2009-08-08T09:03:00.001-04:00

kimberlyovitz.com

What else, boots.

2009-08-07T09:59:00.003-04:00

$198. freepeople.com

$43. alloy.com

Whoa.

2009-08-07T08:08:00.000-04:00

I've never had my hair curled before.

Aaand a little of the completely incongruous..

2009-08-04T00:40:00.002-04:00

$55. victoriassecret.com

Must. Have.

2009-08-03T21:48:00.000-04:00

gun ring, $16. urbanoutfitters.com (mens)

Half of Us.

2009-08-03T20:13:00.002-04:00

Great Kills song I've never heard. Great images.

Aaaaannnnddd! A sick film collage for 'Kissy Kissy'.

Art project.

2009-08-03T19:47:00.001-04:00

The Kills at work at BlackBook.

Sunday morning: Bacon and blogging.

2009-08-02T11:25:00.004-04:00

I'm not sure when Old Navy went all Isabel Marant..but I like it.

I'm in love. <3

2009-07-26T21:28:00.002-04:00

Also, these shoes are pretty cool. ;)

Aldo, $60.

My new favorite band.

2009-07-22T18:51:00.002-04:00

she was young in her mind but the days, they were old and tired
along came a love she had yearned for so long, oh she felt on fire

A friend on facebook recommended Friendly Fires. Smitten!

The Dead Weather.

2009-07-20T19:59:00.001-04:00

Alison Mosshart with a GUN? Think I'm in love.
Also, this video just cements my desire (read: neeeeeed) for black skinny jeans.

Perplexed.

2009-07-09T16:56:00.001-04:00

I'm having a fashion quarter-life crisis. I'm tired of everything I see, tired of constantly sweating what I'm going to want for the next season when I haven't even paid off what's on my back right now. And yet, I'm annoyed that J.Crew and all the others don't have their Fall shit together yet. Not that I can afford a new wool coat right now, but that seems to be all I can think about..

Goodness gracious!

2009-07-04T22:38:00.000-04:00

$80, bakersshoes.com