9.25.2009

Said in Context

In keeping with the current theme...

"In London, just like in New york, if you want to drive yourself nuts being up and up on all the trends, you have to forget your pants."
-Garance Dore

Deep Thoughts: Pants

Anyone who knows me understands that pants and I don't exactly have a love affair. I've been lucky enough this summer to almost avoid them entirely, opting instead for a mix of shortie shorts and "dresses" (which most people just call shirts), leggings and tees or even on occasion an actual dress. Obviously pants in general, let alone, corduroys and chinos have never been at the top of my fall must haves. But something unexpected happened when I tried on a pair of ACNE chinos last week. They were comfortable, flattering and I pretty much fell head over heels. Not prepared to be enamored, I mentally started pairing them with my current wardrobe, the true test of a good buy. The slouchy Alexander Wang tees and feminine Marc blouses I've been wearing all summer, suddenly felt fresh again. Surprised with this new revelation, I was also delighted when I slipped on a pair of Current/Eliott corduroys. Just in time for fall, all it took was trying on a few pairs to rocket these perpetually ignored pieces to the top of my list. Subtly refined without feeling forced or fussy, I'll be traveling into uncharted territory because I think pants just might add that crisp contrast my conventional uniform was desperately lacking.

9.24.2009

What are you wearing?


Today is the day of the Atticus Fall Fashion party! Multiple wardrobe changes are going to be necessary. Currently, I'm wearing:
-Splendid harem pants
-Havianas

Tonight's look is still up in the air. However, I'm leaning toward:
-Acne Spinal jean jacket
-Frye motorcycle boots

You can see what I actually end up wearing in the party pics that we'll post tomorrow or Monday (depending on the severity of our hangovers).

What are you wearing?

9.23.2009

9.22.2009

The Justification: Rain Drops on Roses and Wearing Hunter Wellies...These are a Few of My Favorite Things



It's ridiculously wet and gloomy in Madison today, and only one good thing is coming from it...wearing Hunter Wellies! In honor of such a dreary day, here are my picks for what will make your rainy day a little less grey.


Justification #1: Making a funny comment about the name of these is just way too easy. But they are still amazing! Moving on...



Justification #1: When I think about corduroy, I think "mom pants". However, the Current/Elliott version is definitely too skinny to be in fear of falling into the category. Sorry Mom!









Justification #1: I can't think of a comment witty enough to grace one of my justifications, so I'll just leave you with a fit tip about these babies.

**FIT TIP: These jeans are made from a very thin denim and are meant to be worn more like a legging than a jean. We recommend wearing them with tunics and longer tops.

9.20.2009

In the Bag

Have you ever seen a devastatingly fashionable girl, eyed up her bag and asked yourself, "I wonder what she's got in there?" Yeah, us too. Our voyeuristic sides delight in sneaking a peek at someone else's world.


Name: Skye
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Architect
Bag: vintage by Mr. Jiulio
In her bag: Sony camera, shades, sketch book, wallet, iphone, hair bands and bobby pins, black le pens, pencil and lead, chapstick, ear plugs (dating a rock star sometimes gets a little loud), flash cards, zippo measuring tape, keys
One piece of clothing she can't live without: My night shirt because it gets me my best beauty sleep.
Favorite places to shop: The boutiques where my friends give me discounts.
Favorite designers: I tend to go with Cathy Horyn's picks and I'm a sucker for Chanel.
Favorite cocktail: Powers on the rocks