john varvatos

Okay, so I've had a friend who has been bugging me to do a guys blog, so here is my first attempt at men's fashion...Jimmy, this is for you. I love john varvatos. I went to a fashion show in the Fall of '08 and fell in love, with the models and of course the clothes. I love how slim and clean the lines are in his collections. This is any slim man's perfect clothing line. The shirts are super soft--the type of material you never want to take off (I will admit that I own a John Varvatos v-neck t-shirt I wear with a tank and jeans & I love it!). Certain looks that are put together can look a little too feminine for me, but I love the pieces shown below--manly, yet stylish.

Also, for those of you who live near me, there will be a fall/winter sale at the John Varvatos store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, with up to 70% off!--because let's be honest, it's a bit on the expensive side. Just mention the "friends and family" discount! The sale lasts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; & 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, 714.545.5551

Left to Right, row 1: short sleeve slub v-neck, $98; slim fit spread collar dress shirt, $225; 2 button notch lapel slim suit w/center vent, $1595; row 2: zip utility pant, $198; row 3: multi stitch peacoat sweater, $598; slim fit peak lapel jacket, $895; cotton stripe bandana w/fringe, $225; row 4: utility patch pocket jacket, $325; aviator glasses, $395 & canvas/leather bowery oxford shoes, $598; coated cotton plaid trench coat; $595.

Light & Airy

There is something in the air....it's not quite Spring yet, but it feels like it is in Southern California. So here are some of my favorite finds to inspire your soft, light, and airy side for pre-Spring. Enjoy!

Spiral clockwise from top left: Shabd: pink top & skirt, via shabdismyname.com; Escada Jacket: taffeta jacket w/ruff & bell sleeves, Harpers Bazaar UK, June 2007 mag., via wharperbazaaarelle.blogspot.com; Fendi-wrap lycra & plexi platform sandals, $1277, luisaviaroma.com; photo from anthropologie catalog, Spring 2010, anthropologie.com; Florid Orbs Necklace, $198, anthropologie.com; Free People Ruffled Military Jacket, $148, bloomingdales.com; Scallop dress & slip, $395, Loup Charmant

Urban Cowgirl Chic

Find me on PolyvoreI love taking traditional looks and making them a little bit different, giving them an edge, or mixing it up a bit. To follow that comment, I am in no way taking credit for this look, but I am definitely loving it and partaking, so you should too!
I love combining a delicate blouse with the toughness of jeans and the structure of boots and a jacket. The blouse adds enough softness for this cowgirl to go to work or cruise around town verses wrangling a calf.

quote of the day

erin fetherston, dress me please

Ever since I was a child I've been afraid of clowns--not uncommon for young children, but now that I am an adult I shy away from showing my fear, until now... Erin Fetherston's Fall 2009 collection is whimsical and playful with it's salute to, you guessed it, clowns! I absolutely love how she translates the quintessential aspects of a clown costume, such as polka dots, puffy sleeves, bows, stripes, and her take on the modern-day clown hat, into fun wearable clothing. Fetherston's clothes look like so much fun to wear! Below are a few of my favorite looks:

I love Erin Fetherston and can't wait to see what she has coming out for spring! If you still need more inspiration to get over your fear of clowns or have fallen in love with Erin as well check out her site!

fall fashion - runway

fall fashion runway 2009

These are some of my favorite looks for fall from a few designers I follow. The top row is from the Ralph Lauren Fall 2009 collection--I love the softness of everything; the fabrics, the way they fall and move, and the colors. The next row is from the Hermes Fall 2009 collection. I have completely fallen in love with the aviator/bomber/any leather jacket for fall. I also love the texture on these jackets & coats. The last two rows are from the Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 collection which feel a bit younger and more fun with the ruffly and pouffy (technical term) skirts and sleeves. I love how all of these silhouettes are so feminine and pretty! (p.s. I love the tall bow boots shown with the magenta skirt!)