From left: Spring 2009 runway, Jil Sander Asymmetrical sandals $880 @ Net-a-Porter, Spring 2009 runway
Immaterial
From Runway To Reality: Jil Sander Asymmetrical Platforms
The Ultimate Sequin Statement
Sophie Hulme Sequin Jacket with detachable hood in navy and silver, both $519 @ Pixie Market.
MaxMara's Coat Dress For Spring 2009
MaxMara, who showed quite a colorful collection this Spring 09, did more of what we've glimpsed prior to this season and hoped would gain momentum: namely, the blazer cum dress, the coat dress, or, the power suit for girls who hate wearing trousers. In the MaxMara show it cropped up sleeveless and black and in a black and white check that would take a girl from Fall to Spring quite nicely. It is a trend for women who like showing off a little leg, or who will only go 'mini' under the most serious circumstances. If the dress actually opens up, well, that just seals the deal for us. Wearing a super sized blazer with a cotton t-shirt and jeans would also come in handy on days when your wardrobe just doesn't seem to fit.
To see our gallery of the Spring 2009 MaxMara collection, which showed as part of Milan Fashion Week, click here.
Cheap Monday Makes The Perfect Leather Shorts
Cheap Monday Samantha Leather Short $90 @ Tobi
J Crew Onesy Discovered At Alexander Wang Checkout
Just when we were getting ready to purchase the Alexander Wang thermal onesy we happened upon this J Crew incarnation and the similarity has us thinking twice. A thermal or cotton onesy, no matter how you slice it, is no stroke of genius. What had us ready to spend so much on the Wang offering was that, up until recently, we just couldn't find one. For the longest time we stalked Splendid line sheets and Target pajama sections and the closest we came was a lace version from Lover (which we promptly bought) that, however nice, was not exactly what we were looking for. Now, long-john-like onesys are popping up everywhere and we can't make up our minds from where or how much we should indulge. Needless to say, if you weren't convinced by Wang you can pick up on this trend for much, much less. Who knew!
Manoush Reaches Our Ruffle Threshold
Manoush Jabot Dress in Rose/Ecru $382 @ Revolve Clothing
3.1 Phillip Lim Margot Glasses
3.1 Phillip Lim Margot Sunglasses: $225 @ Barneys
Alexander Wang Grants Our Secret Fashion Wish
Alexander Wang Thermal Onesie $326 @OAK
Gift Giver: Betsey Johnson Bow Bangle Watch
For seventy five dollars this plastic costume watch by Betsey Johnson seems a great gift for a younger sister or fashionable friend. What's more, this watch is a web-exclusive on the Urban Outfitters online shop (which means everyone hasn't seen it stacked on some messy table near the checkout) and comes complete with its own jewelry box packaging. Betsey Johnson continues to extend her upbeat attitude to all facets of fashion and we have to hand it to her--more often than not we fancy her offerings before we know they are hers. From sweet lingerie to floral jodhpurs there are quite a few Betsey Johnson items on our fashion wish list. And now, zee plastic bow watch--because we might just have to get one for ourselves.
Penny Loafers: A Classic Analogy
Yesterday afternoon, while strolling the main drag of Bedford Avenue we popped into a shoe store that had four different kinds of penny loafers on display. A coincidence? We think not. There are some trends that quietly reflect the mood and financial means of the consumer and there are some that are downright literal and unabashed in their analogies. That said, we've long been fans of the penny loafer and have no objection to their newfound popularity. These classic flats came along at the right time as they'll look nice with the cropped trousers and androgynous looks we'll also see this fall. Our pick so far is this pair by Poly. Clocking in at just under $110, it's a fine way to jump on the trend. Having taken a look at the older brands who still make the shoe, like this one, we can say that you wouldn't find them for much less anyhow.
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