golden floral sandals

Nearly identical sandals, not so identical prices.




Left: Coach 'Sierra' sandal, $188; Right: Gap, $39

structured moschino

There's something really timeless about these structured pieces from Moschino's Spring 09 collection, with both clean lines and rumpled draping that reminds me of wrapping paper when you rip it off a present. Love it.

View the entire collection here

pucci - beyond the cliche

Pucci has a new designer, and I love that they're taking the brand beyond the bring patterns they're known for -- it was a really nice surprise when I started looking through the Fall 09 shows.
I love the above pattern, which is a lot more subtle than the stereotypical Pucci, and in colors that you could wear in fall or in spring really. The white one-shouldered dress reminds me at the same time somehow of Chloe under Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, which would never be a bad combination I don't think. Tougher leather separates, and more classic draped dresses, helped round out the collection with a little something for any occasion.
I can't wait to keep watching what's new at Pucci each season.



And dear lord don't get me started on the boots....

view the entire collection here

i love this lady

She may be trying to stay as far away from the paparazzi and tabloids as possible these days, but I can't help looking for stalkerazzi shots of Sienna Miller because I think she's still one of the absolute best-dressed starlets out there. And not just because of how often I inadvertently wear all black!

pictures by justjared

eyeliner and attitude

I love these pictures posted recently on Starbucks and Jane Austen. They perfectly exhibit classic sexy casual Italian style, with big updos, low necklines and bright colors; and the attitude needed to pull off strong patterns and major eyeliner.

young cool

These are the two looks that are inspiring me right now... a youthful mix of separates, all bundled up but hinting at spring. If only it were a few degrees warmer so I could wear a skirt without dying outside!

from The Sartorialist

blake lively

I really think Blake Lively's style is improving... I loved this short one-shouldered DVF dress she wore last night to Letterman. She's dressing exactly like a 22-year-old ought to, and not only is this dress more youthful than some of the things she's been wearing, but the fit is right too.

picture from fabsugar

perfect roman holiday look

Julia Roberts in her new movie Duplicity, which I can't wait to see!

homage to an icon

THE icon, you might say. I like collections where you can see what the inspiration was, and there's no clearer way than screen-printing a face onto the dresses and skirts. That's what I love about the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 09 show.

I'm also all about: the gold brocade, shiny black floral sleeves, tiny colorful squares like fishscales, big flat black bows at the hip, slim classic black tailoring like Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn, and supersexy black lace.

photos from style.com

And if you love Marilyn (as I do), you'll love to see this.

lanvin t-shirts

There are few things in contemporary high fashion as light-hearted and cheerful as these Lanvin t-shirts. If you're artistically inclined, they would even be a perfect thing to DIY... the quirky imperfections just add to the personality of them. And what a fun way to spend an afternoon!

images from google