Friday, October 30, 2009

THIS IS IT!

The Michael Jackson movie is finally in theaters, I am so excited to see it!  I thought I would do a fashion tribute to Michael Jackson. MJ always knew how to take fashion to the next level, he was a true fashion innovator.  His ensembles were always memorable and  made a statement. The King of Pop may he RIP, still continues to influence the fashion world.





 
 

ROCK THE KING OF POP STYLE:


Sequin Blazer by Free People at Shopbop.com
Under a $200!!! This is a good piece to add to your wardrobe. It can be dressed up and down. Wear it with a LBD (little black dress), leggings, jeans, harem pants......



Forever 21 
Crinkled Leatherette Jacket
This jacket screams Thiller!! Wear this with a rocker t-shirt, black lace leggings, and black booties.



Love this leather blazer! It has a pricey price tag, but I can see myself living in this jacket.
Leather Blazer by Jean- Pierre Braganza at  sevennewyork.com

or buy this from forever 21- Faux Leather Blazer






Leather Pleated Pants by Geren Ford
at shopbop.com




Steve Madden Tuxedo Shoes


HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!
xo,

Leslie

Monday, October 26, 2009

OBSESSION DU JOUR: Comfy Glamour

Being fashionable doesn't always mean you have to look like you walked off a catwalk or be dressed like Victoria Beckham. Alexander Wang, one of the hottest designers in the industry is always changing the look of fashion. In his Spring 2010 fashion show Wang emphasized the look of "comfy glamour" with oversized sweatshirts and making them sexy. Who would think that a sweatshirt could look so good. I love the khaki bustier over the heather grey sweatshirt, great combination! You dont have to splurge on Alexander Wang's creation you can easily copy this look. Just purchase a large grey sweatshirt so the sleeves are big (like shown below) and take in a few inches so the sweatshirt is form fitting and then wear any bustier you have over it. Remember to wear it with the right accessories, pants, and shoes. Keep it simple and sexy.

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Alexander Wang 2010

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Mary Kate Olsen in AA sweatshirt and leather pants


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Oversized shirt accessorized with silver bangles and black booties.



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My fashion icon- Miroslava Duma, a Russian Socialite and Fashion Editor of Bazaar. She has become the style icon for girls in their twenties, her style is impeccable. Everything she wears I want. Miroslava definitely knows how to work any outfit.

ROCK MIRASLAVA DUMA'S COMFY GLAMOUR LOOK:

 
   Gold Coin Necklace at UrbanOutfitters.com

   

Alexander Wang Black T-Shirt at Idon'tlikemondays.com

 
 DKNY leather flap clutch


 Topshop black leggings



Velvet Angels black boots at Oaknyc.com




Monday, October 19, 2009

OBSESSION DU JOUR: Black Lace and Blue

Lace has become one of Fall's hottest trends. The lace trend appeared in Prada's Fall '08 collection and since then its popularity rose. Lace is appearing everywhere; fashion runways, red carpet events, and the streets of Paris and New York. It has become a huge fashion statement. Fashion designers are reinventing the look of lace by using it with edgier silhouettes and colors. In Louis Vuitton's Fall 2009 collection, Marc Jacob the creative director, designed a blue cocktail dress with black lace. I think the color and fabric combination is brilliant, it creates a feminine but tough look. Also, Opening Ceremony designed a dress that is quite similar to Louis Vuitton's blue cocktail dress, the Latern Dress. This dress is so unique, it is described as flirty yet undeniably sophisticated. I love the cut out blue sweetheart top with  fitted black lace top.


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Latern dress by Opening Ceremony

Back view of the Latern Dress
Aaaamazing!



Christian Dior Gown Spring 2010


ROCK THIS LOOK:
Create your own Opening Ceremony Latern dress for half the price!




Dress by Aqua at Bloomingdales, only $188.00


                     Forever 21 Lacey top

Or do a skirt version

 
 Urban Renewal Leather Mini Skirt at Urbanoutfitters.com




Wednesday, October 14, 2009

OBSESSION DU JOUR: Animal Prints


Animals prints are not just a trend anymore, they are becoming a fashion classic. Many fashion designers use animals prints in their couture creations such as Lanvin, Dolce and Gabanna, Blumarine and many more. The two popular animal prints we see in designer collections and stores are the Leopard and Zebra print, but we sometimes forget about snake, tiger, giraffe. Animal prints should be worn in small doses, don't overload on it, unless you are strutting down a runway. Keep it simple and understated.

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Miranda Kerr, my favorite supermodel wears a leopard print mini skirt with a grey sweater, and black boyfriend blazer....love it!!


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Margherita Missoni and Tatiana Santo Domingo

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Perfect example on how to wear animal prints. Love this outfit! And she's wearing my favorite boots of the season by Alexander Wang!

 
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 This look is great for day or night!

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Rachel Bilson in DVF

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Rihanna rocking leopard print Christian Louboutin booties. These are on my wish list!

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Kate Moss always adds a leopard jacket to her ensemebles, looks so chic.

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Sienna Miller
Animal print scarfs are a great way to jazz up a simple outfit.


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Tyler a.k.a TYE from The Rachel Zoe Project, wore this amazingggg ombre leopard print blazer on the show a few weeks ago. In the words of RZ - This is BANANAS!!! I think this blazer is by Givenchy from 1997. Great find by Tyler.



This is me! I am wearing a leopard print blouse by Tory Burch and next to me is Lindsay a.ka. Linzo. It was her birthday at Gallery Bar when I wore this top. You can't really see my entire outfit, but I was wearing a distressed brown belt, skinny jeans, and a vintage gold chain necklace.

ADD ANIMAL PRINTS TO YOUR WARDROBE:

Christian Louboutin Bridget Black Platform Peeptoe Booties at Barneys New York
Perfect amount of animal print!  



Velvet Reina Leggings at Shopbop.com
These leggings would look great with a simple tank and a black boyfriend blazer.

Faux Fur Jacket by Express

                                Leopard scarf at Topshop.com



Splendid leopard print tee at Saksfifthave.com






Pony Ankle Boot at Topshop.com (They're similar to the Christian Louboutin ones)




Necessary Objects leopard print mini skirt at Bluefly.com
Only $42.00!!
Alice and Olivia Zebra Sequin Jacket at chickdowntown.com
THIS JACKET SCREAMS BALMAIN!




Tuesday, October 13, 2009

FASHION COPYCAT: Ashley vs. Penelope

One of my favorite looks of all time: a leather jacket over a long flowy dress. The first time I came across this look was on Ashley Olsen.  She rocked it two years ago at a fashion event in NYC.  Only a few months later Nicole Richie, Jessica Biel, and Misha Barton were seen wearing leather jackets over their long maxi dresses. Fast forward to October 13, 2009....While I was getting my daily dose of fashion on the web, I noticed a photo of Penelope Cruz.  She, too, was wearing a leather jacket a over satin gown at a movie premiere she attended last evening. Evidently, this look is a red carpet classic.  Leather jackets are a vital wardrobe piece; they turn any outfit into an edgy one.


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Ashley Olsen in Fall 2007



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Penelope Cruz October 12th, 2009

ROCK THIS LOOK: THE DAY VERSION

 

Plastic Island Moto Jacket at Chickdowntown.com



Gypsy 05 Jordan Silk Tube Maxi Dress at Shoptrendboutique.com



Jeffrey Campbell Boots at Shopbop.com