crescendoing couture: chiffon

1.13.2012

Style Resolution 2012

Yes, it's that time of year - the beginning of it, that is. When we make promises to ourselves to make sure it's the best one yet. This year, instead of swearing to visit the gym more often, I decided to apply my annual promise to my wardrobe. I am challenging myself to experiment even more boldly with print, pattern, and texture. No songs today, just a couple looks put together with this idea in mind. What are your style resolutions for 2012?

This is something that I wish I could wear to work. I suppose I could, without the sweater - a bit too casual for my office. But I would bring the sweater with me to wear as I enjoy a casual drink with friends.

Tucker long sleeve shirt, $306; CALYPSO ST BARTH long shirt, $179; Vionnet lace skirt, £1,089; Steve Madden platform heels, $145; Juicy Couture cross body handbag, £130; ABS Allen Schwartz beaded jewelry, $150

Minnie Mouse was the muse here. I am borderline obsessed with collars.

Kain silk shirt, $189; Shirts blouse, £29; Lanvin sequin pants, $1,555; Kat Maconie flat shoes, $140; Miu miu handbag, $1,495; ASOS sequin jewelry, $27

My favorite master of print & pattern, Proenza Schouler. And that loose knit sweater is just to die for.

KENNY short sleeve shirt, $127; D G slim fit shirt, €169; Proenza Schouler short skirt, €280; Zara boots, $100; 3 1 Phillip Lim clutch handbag, $425; Noir jewelry

2.12.2011

"Suicide Blonde" - The Weepies

I started this look with the Topshop chiffon blouse and it kind of developed from there. There's nothing too crazy happening here, I just really like combining the apricot and the olive colors as well as the contrast between the soft chiffon and the tough-chic Balmain leather pants. Marrying these two and adding the twee Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony platforms seems to embody The Weepies' song "Suicide Blonde". It's from their sophomore album "Say I Am You", and I always thought this song stuck out from the rest of the record. It has a harsher rock feel to it, incorporating a stronger percussion beat and some electric guitar, but you still get the folksy vocals and the acoustic guitar at the beginning. It's trying to be tough, but it's just too sweet to keep you convinced.

Listen to the song here.

Suicide Blonde