the grace kelly look

"How to Get the Grace Kelly Look" from Oprah.com

michelle williams

Michelle Williams is Vogue's cover girl for October... and my how she's come a long way from Dawson's Creek. I love the short hair and these mod-ish, gamine looks they styled her in. Read about it here. 

old favorites

Kate Moss in Vogue Paris

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carefree & full of whimsy

I love this image, from German Vogue, of a Louis Vuitton look -- bunny ears included. I love seeing such a sort of ridiculous accessory put into a youthful, fun, and ultimately actually wearable look. 

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lara stone & morgan freeman in vogue

An unlikely pair, but gorgeous photographs in Vogue (US) several months ago. Lara Stone has so many completely different outfits in this editorial, but she makes them all work, effortlessly. I especially love the D&G tweed skirt-suit, below, and the canary yellow sundress with motorcycle boots. 

This must have been a sincerely fun one to shoot.

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.

madcap

Normally I don't like fashion editorials -- which I realize is weird, but for the most part they're way too unrealistic. I don't really see the point if it's not something anybody would ever actually where. But I do like this one.
Maybe because I've been wearing a lot more color lately, drawn to patterns and the idea of mixing and matching in different ways. I also like the classic historical feel of the outfits -- but none of them are too outrageous.

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black book magazine always delivers.

As usual, gorgeous editorial from BB. I love these images for this time of year, they remind me of an aristocratic girl having to layer on all her fancy clothes to stay warm in a big old mansion somewhere... and I love the eclectic styling of the clothes themselves.

i want to go on a safari...

...or at the least jet off to somewhere nice and warm.



I have always loved this photoshoot with Keira Knightley from Vogue, from the practical and wearable modern pieces to the more costumey dreamy dresses; from the khaki and neutral colors to the contrast of preppy blue and ethnic red; and of course all the amazing scenery and personality.

vanity fair's best photos of the year

Vanity Fair has on their site now "The Year in Pictures," featuring many of their favorites from all 12 issues. My two favorites were these, of Angelina Jolie and Selma Blair.

Happy 2009, everyone!

keri russel

I really liked these pictures I saw recently of Keri Russel's personal style -- a lot of simple pieces layered with different colors and patterns complementing eachother. She described it as menswear-influenced, but with feminine details.



Some of the labels she mixed together in these photos were: J.Crew, Cacharel, Vena Cava, Dolce & Gabbana, American Eagle Outfitters...

kate hudson in layered textures

I love Kate Hudson and her style in general, but I especially liked this photo shoot of her in January's InStyle magazine. I love the mix of black lacy lingerie with "comfort wear" -- rough knits and cotton jersey. To me it's a great way to layer in the winter and keep warm, without feeling like your outfits are completely boring and unsexy.



"If I'm not feeling good, I load on lots of jewelry. It gives me energy and makes me feel kind of happy."

Kate Hudson

some of fall's best looks, from paris vogue

What I really liked about this fall editorial from Vogue Paris was how it still did "total looks" from the designers, but alternated styling them in a typically editorial way, and in a street style way. It seems obvious, but it really brings a lot more life to the clothes, I think. For example I loved the fall collection from Alexander McQueen, with it's over the top frilly royal theme, but couldn't ever imagine it applied in practical terms. Below, Vogue put an embroidered royal vest over a simple blouse and jeans, and the clothes still make a statement but are thoroughly wearable. That's the kind of styling that I love the best. Here are my favorite sets, from Chanel (above), McQueen, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, and Gucci.