I Vote Fair Isle Sweater Because It's Still Cold Outside

It's one of those days. FREEZING.  It's February, which means the cold is still sticking around.

Style lingers amongst pea coats, scarves, warm tights, and boots.  I don't mind the cold that much, but there comes a point when I just want to say, "enough is enough".

Then, this magical and soft miracle appears in my bottom drawer; a fuzzy, mulit-colored bundle of joy.  Meet my warm friend, the fair isle sweater. 

YES. I am that happy in this sweater.
Not only is it chunky and roomy- it comforts me.  And on top of all the great descriptors I have already given you, it still looks good!

I picked this one up at American Eagle Outfitters for $16 back in December.  I bought mine in-store, but they still have a few left online in red and grey.

I also found this fair isle sweater in black at Urban Outifitters.  I didn't buy it, but I really like it as well.  It's part of the "Urban Renewal Vintage" and it's on sale for $29.99.  If I wasn't a broke college student, I might actually consider buying it right this second.

It's time to wear my fair isle sweater, drink hot chocolate, and watch a movie.

I Spy With My Big Cat Eyes

When Scarlett Johansson flashed that red lipstick smirk with Tom Ford Nikita sunglasses on, I was inspired.  I am in love with these sunglasses and have been ever since I first saw them on Scarlett months ago.  They are so fun! They have also been spotted on Kourtney Kardashian (Regardless of sass- that girl's got style).

I was seriously drooling over these sunglasses around Christmas time, but I knew it was a bit ridiculous to ask for a pair of $400 sunglasses on a college dime.  The great thing- there are a pair sold online that look very similar.  At least, the frames are almost spot on.  This means that I can be glamorous for less. 

Keep in mind- these cheap frames that I am recommending are NOT knock-offs.  Only the style is the same. No fake "Tom Ford" will be plastered on the lenses or frames.

The copycat pair is on eBay for $9.99 (+$1.99 shipping).  So, for those of us with limited cash flow, this is the answer.  I have an eery feeling that they will become very easy to snag soon though, as many junior stores will probably mass produce them by summer. 

I can't wait to purchase my own set of cateyes.  I'll post a picture once I snag a pair.

Meow.

2012 Grammy Gowns

I wanted to take a moment out of the evening to post two of my favorite looks from the 2012 Grammys tonight.  Taylor Swift and Carried Underwood both had absolutely ravishing silhouettes in these gowns.  Both also chose gowns that were backless!

Carrie was wearing a Gomez-Gracia gown.

Taylor was wearing a  Zuhair Murad gown.

Style on.

Alexander McQeen Face Lace vs. Marykate and Ashley Lace Veils

Firstly, I must commend the amazon seller that sent me this late copy of the special edition Vogue (Best Dressed 2011).  It was sent from Brooklyn, NY and arrived to me across the coast in three days.  This seller knows how to pack a magazine!  It was wrapped in plastic (as shown above), slipped in between two pieces of cardboard, and then packed nicely in a hard cardboard envelope addressed to yours truly.  I will buy from this seller again.

Secondly, when I first saw this cover, I assumed that the face lace on Marykate and Ashley would be none other than the lace masks that were shown at the Alexander McQueen runway not long ago.  Turns out, they are not the same masks.  But, take a peak below at some of the Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW runway masks.  They are beautiful and compliment the RTW tremendously.  I chose my three favorite looks of the show and posted them below.

Sarah Burton has done well with the Alexander McQeen line.

Yet, going back to the lace masks that Marykate and Ashley were wearing on that exquisite Vogue cover- they were wearing Maison Michel lace veils.  Well done, Vogue, that was a great choice.

Inspiration: Part 1

I have noticed that looking through magazines is a great way to get inspired.  Another way is to study people on the street.  I did both today.

It's funny how fashion is all around us.  In art, in architecture, in people, in the obvious (clothing), but what really intrigues me is how fashion or style is shown in each individual.  I know I use clothing and sometimes red lipstick to show that in my own way.

Wearing a bun on top of my head and painting my nails plum purple make me feel, well, sassy.  In a good way. 

Back to the fashion in art, etc... I have this amazing poster hung up in my living room from the 1963 film Critic's Choice starring Lucille Ball and Bob Hope.  This poster was given to me by my grandfather and it was one of the original posters hung in the theatres.  I absolutely love it and it inspires me.

I'd say this movie poster is fashionable.  And inspiring.

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