War of the first ladies: Michelle Obama vs. Samantha Cameron

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Happy mlk day!

Happy Martin Luther King day to you Americans out there!

If you're on this side of the pond (or even if you're not), check out the iconic fashion photography from Martin Luther King Jr.'s time (40s, 50s, and 60s).

Don't you just love the jazz?

Mood board: giorgio armani

Let's take a peek into what was inspiring The Mr. A when he was designing his fall/winter collection. Shall we?

"I wanted the overall effect to be very fluid–satins that seem to meld with the skin, elaborate embroidery hand-sticked by endlessly patient seamstresses." –GA

"I claim that I invented 'greige', my favorite color. Nevertheless, color is an ongoing challenge, as the choice of pink for the Boudoir collection confirms." –GA

"The romance is echoed in the softness and sensuality of the clothes." –GA

"I love light, informal flowers with a subtle scent that leave only the slightest trail in the air..." –GA

All quotes are Giorgio Armani as from Tatler.

Choose your weapon wisely!

Whether you love them or you hate them, they're a fact of life, and there's no escaping it. Boots have become an icon for fashionistas everywhere. The perfect friends to the casual weekend look and the spicer-uper to the sweet sundress, boots can be the thing to take your outfit from just plain good to "Wow! I love her style".

So how do you get there? Well that's up to you, but I'll supply your weapons of mass destruction. You can choose from the killer heels or the macho gunslinger boots, but the choice is yours and yours alone. (*Cue epic music here*) Choose your weapon wisely!

The Simple-Yet-Classy-Sharp-Dagger:

The Bombshell-Laceups:

The Knee-High-Gunslinger:

The Cowboys-vs-Aliens:

The Manhattan-Murderess:

The More-Than-An-Average-Schoolhouse-Bully:

The Yee-Haw Bandit:

The Buckled-in-Ammunition-Store-Pack:

Christian Siriano's back...

...and in a excellent way.

2012 Spring Fashion Week reminded me just how much I love him. Last mentioned {here}, obviously my adoration for him has not diminished in the least.

Pictures? But of course! I've got you covered.

A power suit in a power color with some power sunglasses and power shoes. How could you possibly go wrong?

A simple dress by most standards. But wait! What's that on those shoulders? A splash of (feathery) drama that Siriano's known for. And plus the shoes and the bag... well we all know I love me some neon.

Puffy, yes. Extravagant, yes. Over-the-top, yes. Would I wear it in a hearbeat if I had the body to work it and a place to wear it, ohmygoodnessgracious yes.

I like this. I like it a lot. Fitted and feathers gives this dress structure but still a playful side, a sense of joy that continues on, leading into the whimsical flowy-ness of the skirt. Oh I'm legit. 

 So... this is freaking beautiful. It's effortless, but yet, this girl got some 'tude. I love it. I want it. Now. If not sooner.

Oh the joy of looking at beautiful clothes.

{Pictures from here}

An oldie but definitely a goodie

Her stylist in this video...is simply amazing. Nothing else to say.

Wow.

Check them out! I thoroughly enjoyed it, so just passing it on to you my lovelies. 

Lillian bassman: a lover of art, women, & fashion

Here's something to bring back the era of dresses and pearls.

Can you believe that these are all photographs?

Mine, mine, mine!

Free People. Need I say more?

Personally, I think everyone should subscribe to their emails. I did, and it changed my life.

{click here for the product}

Can I Just Say...

...that Fashion Week is an excellent idea? Whoever thought of having a week filled beyond the brim of wonderful, whimsical, usually-not-functional fashion is pure genius.

That being said, recently in our Spanish class, we had to make a presentation on a Latino (or is Hispanic more PC?) celebrity. Now some chose Shakira, another Enrique Iglesias (who, though may be 37-ish, is still lookin' mighty fine), but I, yes I, chose Oscar de la Renta. And honestly, it was the best choice. I got to watch fashion show after fashion show after fashion show... all for homework. Now I would be glad to post the finished product (a movie) for you, but alas, it's in Spanish.

But, going to back to Fashion Week, Oscar de la Renta? Brava brava brava.

But besides the creepy clapping hands with no body, that show was fabulous. And now you may be asking yourself, 'how in the world does she know? Was she at Fashion Week?' But alas, I was not there. Though in fact, I could've there, thanks to a wonderful thing called Youtube. In a nutshell, Youtube had a live feed of Fashion Week, as well as some wonderful wonderful person who posted de la Renta's entire Spring 2012 line.

You're welcome.

Some of my favorite looks? A must.

And I'm not really sure if I like this... but it sure is interesante...

Oscar de la Renta, how I love you.

Fall & winter's best trench coats

Just got back from London after visiting some friends and going to some (kinda slightly mad) fashion filled parties. (Harry Potter premiere anyone?) ...Lies... It's been a while, but I can't get Brit fashion out of my head!

So what's the fashion secret the Brits hold that we, their American cousins, can't seem to grasp? Maybe it has something to do with how they manage to look totally chic even in their not–so–Californian weather?

Turning to Britain's budding fashion icon, the Duchess of Cambridge, America has got to learn some pointers on how to dress to kill even in the rain. Really guys, rain isn't an excuse to go sloppy on your wardrobe!

Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge rocking it out in a Burberry trench coat

So here's a list of the top three trench coat must haves in a girl's closet:

1) DKNY Women's Belted Rain/Trench Coat (in Camel)

No surprise this classic color is first on the list of my top trench coat picks. With a classic cut, a few old school pleats and of course (how can we forget!) a belted waist, this pick is quite the ideal trench coat!

2) Miss Sixty Women's Roll Sleeve Trench Coat (in Khaki)

Another perfect specimen of the rare species of the exotic trench coat. Slightly lighter than DKNY's trench coat above, this shade of khaki tends to go really well with lighter skin tones. The longer pleats and shorter hem line make the illusion of longer legs and the roll up sleeves are just the sugar and cherry on top!

3) Tommy Hilfiger Woman's Double Breasted Cotton Trench Coat (in Black)

Every girl needs at least one black trench coat. Sure, the "classic" look of the trench coat brings to mind colors of camel, khaki, tan, and at the lightest beige and off white, but sometimes black is just the way to go. With this black trench coat, you can wear it over evening wear as well as on a walk to the park. This trench coat also comes in khaki, and though this khaki is lighter than the one above, it's also A approved.

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Till next time my beloved trenchies, and may the coat be with you!