Hello Hivers! I've relocated to NYC, working for Lela Rose, and am busy discovering new up-and-coming designers, furthering my obsession with sky high heels, moroccan home decor, Eugina Kim hats, sweater coats, equestrian accessories, and anything with buckles!
Natalie Portman is about as intriguing as a person can be. With unquestionable talent, a Harvard degree in psychology, a poise and sense of self stronger than most, she is a rare thing to find in the movie industry. With 15 years of experience, she’s taking her career by the reins, creating her own production company, handsomecharlie (named after her late dog, Charlie), and trying her hand at writing and directing her first feature film. Politically and socially active, Natalie is raising awareness toward the causes that are closest to her heart like animal rights and environmentalism, most recently by designing her own line of super chic vegan footwear for Te Casan.
The Italians have always been the masters of food and fashion. And while gelato, authentic Italian pizza, and gourmet cheese are all delicious, the fashion is what’s truly exquisite! There is nothing more inspiring as the eye-candy that is the Pirelli Calendar! It’s where high fashion, glamor, and the biggest models of each era come together to celebrate beauty, the female form, and iconic photography. This year’s calendar was shot by famed photog Patrick Demarchelier in Shanghai, dressing models Gemma Ward, Agyness Dyen and Coco Rocha, to name a few, as geisha girls, ala Christian Dior.
If there is one person whose closet (let’s be honest, whose whole life) I’d like to raid, it would be Natasha Khan. Singer, songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, visual artist, and now my personal fashion muse, is there anything this British beauty can’t do? Combining unusual instruments (like the harpsichord), a militaristic sound, a vintage vibe, and mystical indie rock, her songs are hauntingly beautiful. She is a master storyteller, taking us on trips through animal kingdoms and magical dream sequences. Her covetable style incorporates the whimsy of her music with a 70s flair, lots of layering, and is always topped off with a retro style headband. Check out my slideshow of some of Natasha’s favorite designers mixed in with my faves she’d look great in, then watch her amazing video.
Sounds like: Joanna Newsom, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Bjork
Top Songs to Download: “Priscilla”, “What’s a Girl To Do”, and “Horse and I”
Jennifer Connelly’s style is like a fine wine. She has always been classically beautiful, but age has descended upon her gracefully, refining her Oscar-worthy talent as well as her stunning sense of style. As with my other favorite muses, Jennifer is not afraid to take fashion chances, winding up on the best dressed list almost as if by accident. I am not the only one that finds her intriguing, as she is the new face of Balenciaga, looking fierce in animal prints, and exotic, sculptural silhouettes. Nicolas Ghesquière has certainly taken notice of her muse-worthy status which has has attempted to capture in his ad campaigns. With her famous dark eyebrows, pale complexion, and model-esque physique, how could she not inspire?
British pop icon slash fashion newbie, Kate Nash is crossing the Atlantic with her infectious lyrics and upbeat sound. There’s something lovable about her personality that comes out through her music- and also something quite jarring in her self reflection, detailing the breakdown of a relationship with lyrics like “My fingertips are holding onto the cracks in our foundations, and I know that I should let go...” and “Can’t take back those hours but I won’t regret ‘cause you can grow flowers from where dirt used to be...”
After witnessing major political unrest when visiting Sri Lanka, M.I.A.’s mother locked her in a room for a week. Literally. She said, “the only things in the room were a shelf with every Hindu god you could think of—all 184 of them—a locked cabinet and a sewing machine. By day three, I started taking down the curtains and making outfits. There was nothing else to do!” And that is how a style star is born.
The time has come to do triage on your wardrobe. Okay, for me, that time came and went years ago, but this year I’m serious! I’m deciding what to keep, what can be salvaged with a little DIY help, and what needs to be put to rest for good. This is what I’ve come up with so far.
Classics to keep: Oxford shoes, trench coat, little black dress, pencil skirt
DIY: Those old boring trousers, I’m cutting them at the knee, and hemming them. Throw some sheer black tights under them, toss on those oxfords and tada: I’ve got a look Annie Hall would be proud of!
Never to be seen again: track suits, anything crushed velvet, and capri pants. Bye guys!
Now that my closet’s cleaned out, I can shop guilt-free for all the hottest trends of 2008! Yippee do! Check out my list of what’s new for 2008, so you can start off the new year fully fashion prepared, too. I will arm you with the best of what’s coming, so you won’t get caught in a “what not to wear” situation ever again.
Just between you and me, there are several things I’m leaving behind in 2007. First of, I’ll be shedding that extra five pounds thanks to my mom’s awesome eggnog bread and irresistible pumpkin pies (New Year’s resolution #1: gym membership). And along with the weight, there are several hot fashion trends of 2007 turned fashion faux pas of 2008 that should be dumped on the roadside as well. Take my Top 10 list of fashion don’ts to heart in 2008, and you’ll be sure to splash into the new year at the top of your fashion game.
Youth World by Therese Rawsthorne is dedicated to providing the hottest anti-trend fashion (H&M be damned!), striking a balance between classic and edgy with her metallic bow dresses, manta ray pleats, sleek bombers, and prairie shirts. The cool modern styling of the Australia-based collection has got me running out to stock up on opaque black tights and bright pink lipstick! Check out the slideshow I’ve put together to see if you care to join!
Give me deconstructed layers with feminine tailoring, in colors reminiscent of a coming-of-age Sofia Coppola film, and I am in heaven! You’ll be sitting - or standing, or reclining - pretty in just about anything from Dorothy Lee. I would expect nothing less than greatness from her after studying at Parsons and Central St. Martins and interning for Chanel and Peter Som. Dorothy Lee presents a line of contradictions, with their girly yet ladylike silhouettes, where clean lines and simple shapes meet intricate detailing. Her relaxed, whimsical creations are the epitome of effortless chic, they have a throw-it-on-and-go quality that makes them this seasons wardrobe staple. Check out my slideshow for 10 of her prettiest looks.
For Christmas, give me something with a past, a little intrigue, and some history! No, I don’t mean a novel. I want something vintage, where each piece has it’s own little hidden story.
I like to think my vintage Halston dress had a long life before me. Maybe it was worn by someone really interesting, like the true desperate housewives of the 1950s, before there were microwaves or TiVo.
And I’m convinced that my 1965 Chanel watch from graced the arm of someone truly fab… maybe it saw Andy Warhol at Studio 64, or came from one of Courtney Love‘s yardsales!
As with your clothes, you shouldn’t go overboard with accessories for your home. Small changes can make a huge impact, like adding bright pillows in an unusual pattern, or splurging on something truly unique, like an amethyst lamp. Similarly, you can make a stunning statement with a natural horn wine opener, or offer guests a pair of fur slippers to wear while visiting.
This year, just say no to the standard tie, cufflink, and card gifts for the man in your life. And please, please avoid the murse (yes, thats right, the man-purse). Trust me, he may tell you he loves the murse, but really, it’s the equivalent of those horrible fruitcakes that come in the mail every year. To take the guessing game out of finding the perfect gift for the guy-who-has-everything, I’ve compiled a list of essentials that every man needs, but may not already have.
Russia. The country that brought us the Ballet Russo, caviar, and Kandinsky. Plus one of the greatest creations in human history. No, I don’t mean War and Peace. I’m talking vodka, people! And when it comes to warm winter style, the Russians are notorious for getting it right with dark, social realist colors, richly hued makeup, oversized furs, and winter boots that are as functional as they are chic.
Bows aren’t just for gift wrap anymore. Whether your girly side is finally taking over, or your inner dominatrix just wants to be all tied up, bows are the prefect added je ne sais quoi to any outfit this season. They’re popping up everywhere, from holiday party dresses to luxe knits, even sexy lingerie. You can be playful, sophisticated, or girly, depending on how you wear them.
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