Lust Factor

Lets face it; there are clothes that we can buy, and then there are clothes that we can only afford to look at and drool. Sort of like how I feel about the drummer from Two Gallants. That being said I give you Thurley, a high-end niche brand from Australia that is developing a cult following in America with all the artfully disheveled trust fund babies.

I don't know what it is about Australian designers, but they seem to be able to pull off a slightly vintage, more romantic look without seeming the lest bit contrived or desperate. Instead it comes off as a simple, practical desire to look pretty, and feel good about oneself. I have had a soft spot for Aussie style ever since discovering the wonders of Vogue Austrailas Entertaining and Travel magazine. It's my favorite thing Vogue does, and it never fails to inspire me.

So even if you can't aford it, check them out and be inspired for your own take on a romantic look for Spring!

xoxo,

marion

sweet deal

Mondays aren't my favorite, but mine was made a little sunnier by finding things on sale!! One of my favorite local Canadian designers Dace Moore launched her new website this month and with it an online store where you can find her very wearable, comfortable designs. And wonder of wonders! With the new store comes a sale! So snap up the deals while you can!

avaliable at http://www.shopdace.com/

xoxo,
marion

Look of the Day

Ok, I'm sort of having a moment right now. Looking at the Christian Lacroix couture show from yesterday, I'm totally in love with the ombre style tights that the models were wearing. I think I may have to experiment with some white tights and dye and see if I can't craft some of my own! (I'll let you know how this works out!)

xoxo,

Marion

Bringing Sexy Back, Again and Again

For those of you who thought that my little style blog was a thing of the past, think again! My unspoken resolution for the New Year is to pick up my blog again. And since there is so much glorious spring fashion to talk about, and the up-coming fashion shows to ogle over, I've started back.

I hope you all are having a wonderful year so far. I personally am longing for Spring, but in appreciation of 2007 I will be posting a "Best of Style and Beauty" list in the next day or so.



Both hugs and kisses,

Marion(berries are the best berries)

Find of the Day

Of all the victorian-ish ankle boots and booties (god, i hate that word) that I've seen this season, these are perhaps my favorite. They are from BC Footwear, totally reasonably priced and super comfy. Also I can't help but think how adorable these would look when paired with some plum colored tights. (Kudos Keren! the purple tights, blue satin dress combo was amazing!)

available at piperlime.com

xoxo,
marion

Plaid Ain't Bad

It's not just this jacket from 3.1 Phillip Lim that I've been seeing everywhere... it's plaid. In all it's many variations plaid is very much "in vogue" and in Vogue at the moment.


I like this dress from Built by Wendy's Spring collection. And since the babydoll dress isn't going anywhere for now, I think it's safe to say that this piece will carry you though the winter (with tights and a cardigan) and still be fun in the spring.

And there are so many cute plaid accessories that are fun but don't look like they've come from Hot Topic. I especially like the hats at Hat Attack.


So all in all, plaid is still making a statement. And while it isn't the same statement that it made when Robert the Bruce wore it, it's still pretty legit.

xoxo,
marion

Fashon Week Favorites

So I realize that I haven't blogged in a while. I thought I'd celebrate my return with a few of my favorite looks from last weeks runway shows in New York.
First, of course, is marc by Marc Jacobs


Really, what isn't there to like about the 70's schoolgirl look, complete with penny loafers, all in bright primary colors. The waistcoat (vest, whatever) with shorts is a great look, and this pallet makes it eye catching.


Phillip Lim also used primary hues on his runway, but the lacy overlay gives it the subtlety and femininity that he's so famous for. Although, in spite of these details this was not my favorite show of his.


At Lela Rose (yes, that's her name as well as the name of her brand. Cute, isn't it?!) she also layered wonderful patterned lace over some very bold colors. I especially like this youthful evening dress. Total red carpet material.

Hats were everywhere on the runway this time around, everything from military helmets to floppy brimmed hats perfect for an afternoon of polo (or in my case, an afternoon of reading at Bauhaus)

This outfit from Tracy Reese (one of my fashion heroines) is perfect, from the hat to the blouse to the shoes, perfect.


I also really like the hat in this look at Diane von Furstenburg. Coco Rocha (the model) looks great in this shot.


And speaking of models. Freja Beha has never looked better than she did in this simple suit at Zac Posen. She looks so radiant, and I love her hair!

Also it was fun to see Dani (formerly of ANTM) in the line up at Jenny Kane. You sort of wonder if they actually get any work after being on the show, but it looks like she's grabbed this opportunity by the horns, and she looks great.


And last but not least...jeans. Because, lets be honest, what are you really going to be wearing next spring? Yeah, me too.

Adorable bellbottom jeans from Jovovich-Hawk (two names that I always want to add extra letters to). Love the styling (mmm... droopy braids), love the setting (The Chelsea Hotel), love those two designers. Milla Jovovich plays the freaking ukulele! And I think that we can all agree that the one thing that never goes out of style is a little eccentricity.

xoxo,
marion

p.s. expect an update on the London shows!

Find of the Day!

I am totally impressed with these screen-printed textiles from New York based artist Scott Hill. He has been taking antique chairs and sofas and upholstering them in fabrics hand printed with text from poems and historical documents, and pictures of people like Marylin Monroe. I especially like the saturated indigo hues and relaxed feel of the pieces. They speak, but not too loudly.

xoxo,
marion

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Sienna...Again.

Sienna Miller must have the best publicist in the world. I mean it really takes talent and dedication to make such a shiny, Toon Town mountain out of the mole hill that is Sienna Millers talent and good looks. There simply isn't anything there. In fact the British actress/whatever has managed to be on the cover of American Vogue not once, but three times now! And for what?! In fact her first Vogue cover was so horrifying that I actually got into a discussion with three perfect strangers at the news stand about how awful it was.


And to cap it off she's now launching a fashion line with her designer sister Savannah. That's right! Another celebrity brand hits the racks! Aren't you thrilled? Not to mention ready to pony up the $500 bucks it'll cost you to purchase one of the silky little printed dresses in their fall line. Interestingly, the clothes totally remind me of her... over hyped, over priced, and quite frankly, pretty boring. ("Where have I seen that dress before?")
If you're determined to buy high priced celebrity designs I recommend looking to another pair of platinum haired sisters. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's line The Row contains all the sleek style, and mature fashion insight that is lacking in Sienna and Savannah Miller's Twenty8Twelve

(image from The Row)

Given those choices I'll take my Miller chilled and in a tall can please.

xoxo,
marion

Back to (Style) School

While I adore reading about fashion, my actual exposure to the fashion world has admittedly been somewhat limited. And as such I have only ever read the names of my favorite houses and designers and very rarely hear them spoken aloud, thus leaving me to patch together my own muttered pronunciation of names such as Olivier Theyskens (pronounced Ty-skins) and Givenchy. The editors at Vogue, in all their knowledge, must have tuned in to this problem and have politely offered a solution. They will simply talk about the designers in a forum which everyone has access to, thus clearing up any confusion. While teaching the masses correct pronunciation may not have been the goal of these little spoken editorials, that is certainly my reason for listening in. As many times as it takes! If you find yourself in a similar situation you can tune in to the little minute and a half long editorials talking about trends for Fall on Style.com

xoxo,
marion