Gamine

Main Entry:

¹ga·mine

Pronunciation:

\ga-ˈmēn, ˈga-ˌmēn\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, feminine of gamin

Date:

1889

1 : a girl who hangs around on the streets
2 : a small playfully mischievous girl

"An elfish young woman. Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday
was the archetypal, unforgettable, adorable gamine" -philip howard

The New York based boutique OTTE has really captured this look by stocking a tightly curated selection of brands like Claudie Pierlot and Catherine Holstein. Below are some looks that caught my eye as inspiration for a modern gamine.

Jumpsuit by Cathrine Holstein

Blouse by See by Chloe

Cropped pant by Helmut Lang

Day Dress by Fremont

Jumpsuit by Ports1961

Jacket by Smythe

Delicious Diorama

an inspiring image from BibliOdyssey...

The new line WKND by Cheap Monday is available now online at Tobi.com and it's worth checking out.

I'm longing to construct something like this. The two designers of Australia's Sass&Bide decorate their windows with these amazing sculptures. Photograph by Garance Dore .

xoxo,

Marion

Jeffery Campbell

Loving all these styles by Jeffery Campbell.

available at The Shoe Market.

xoxo,
Marion

The Model as Muse Gala

The Costume Institute's annual Gala always turns out to show quite a wide array of fashion looks... some perfectly lovely... some so bad you're a little embarrassed for the people wearing them. Here are my top ten favorite and least favorite looks.

The Best

I'm in love with the classical drape of this John Galliano.

Dark blue Chanel FTW.

Clair Danes demonstrates her understanding of the first two rules of dressing for a night out... find a dress that flatters your shape, and find an adorable date.

Normally I'm more attracted to longer dresses at these types of events, but both Jessica Stam and Sasha Pivovarova have chosen stunning looks. I'd say they are both muse-worthy modles!

I realize that Renée Zellweger in Carolina Herrera is a rather safe choice for a "best of" list, but look at that color! I just love it, I can't help it.

Milla in Marni.

Perfect Oscar de la Renta.

These two get my vote on coolness factor alone... but I'd like to see Lou Doillon move about in this... it might not work out so well.

Chanel Iman looks charming in Zac Posen.

The Worst

Huh.

The dress is very nice, but Tyra looks SO crazy.

I don't think I need to get into what's wrong here...

I loath this silhouette.

I love January Jones in Mad Men...

but everyone should avoid dresses that create "tummy shine".

Emmy Rossum looks much too severe in this weird grey tube.

Kerry Washington is stunning... but I'm stunned at how bad this dress is.

There were plenty of good looking men... but these two need some serious help.

And Last But Not Least... The Dark Horse Category

So, I love MK... and I'm weirdly drawn to this Haute Barmaid look...

And I feel I should like this look on Daphne Guinness, but I'm not convinced.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

xoxo,
Marion

Happy May Day!

I'd love to be twirling ribbons and flowers about in a field somewhere! These little girls in their spring dresses are just too sweet. Hope you all are taking a bit of time out to appreciate Spring.



xoxo,
marion

I want

these trousers...
eom.

available at anthropologie.com

xoxo,
marion

Mike and Chris

I've long been a fan of what Mike and Chris does with leather. It's always hip and eye catching with an attention to detail. And in my mind I think I should like this denim jacket... but I can't decide! The military style collar and epaulets are always a favorite, and the woven denim is a great idea, but something doesn't gel for me... a darker wash maybe? Move the weave from the yoke to the side panels? Anyway, I'll let you be the judge!

xoxo,
Marion

Available at Tobi.com

simply divine

These dresses are so sweet. The first one especially is the perfect color for spring and paired with those glasses! Delicious!

available at Sarah Seven

xoxo,
Marion

Links!

It's a list/links day today kids. And tomorrow I start back to school!! I can't believe it's 3rd quarter already... by the time I go to Seattle this Summer I'll be half way done! Anywhooo I'm going to be all kinds of busy, but I'm still going to try to keep up the blogging.

• J. Crew is having a Spring sale. There are some delicious flats on sale!
• For those of you doing Easter decorating... some instruction on egg blowing.
• You heard it here... Sex and the City just can't stay away.
• I want these.
• For lighter Spring makeup (or if you're going to be sweating like mad at Coachella next week)... the perfect lip tint.
  
• This kid is going to go far...

There you have it!
XOXO,
Marion

Dirty Librarian Chains for Urban Outfitters

I'm totally appreciating the accessories at Urban Outfitters right now.

This necklace by Love Lila for Round Design is almost identical to one on the Round Design site. I tried it on yesterday and it's pretty dang cute! And such a steal at the price.
And while I'm saving up for this necklace from Dirty Librarian Chains I can get this one above for a lot less! DLC had a couple really great styles including some earrings that were in the store and online.

xoxo,
marion