Notes On: Pants

Though most of the comments I make regarding my distain for wearing pants are facetious, I really have taken somewhat of a hiatus from wearing the garment. The pieces that I once couldn't get through the week without wearing (Current/Elliott bf jeans, Acne skinnies and my old Gap camouflage cargos) were collecting dust on the top-most shelf of my closet while I rocked leggings, skirts and dresses for the duration of the dark season. Then came the fall runway shows, and suddenly it appeared the fashion world was once again obsessed with pants. Fixated on pleated trousers from Ann Demuelemeester, leather crop pants at Isabel Marant and velvet at Alexander Wang (which I'm sure I'll come to love by the time they hit the retail floor), I was inspired to pull down my old faves and create some updated looks. In anticipation of what I'm predicting to be the summer of many things including pants, I am offering you a list of the looks I plan to wear in heavy rotation:

1. Acne Gin Chinos in navy rolled at the ankle with an Alexander Wang Classic T and driving flats

2. Current/Elliott Captain Trousers in army (coming soon!) with a beater and my C/E Bomber Vest

3. Splendid Harem Pants with a worn in t-shirt and my trusty Acne jean jacket

Notes On: Dressing for the Kill

Someone who has always walked a fine line between being an admirable mentor and ruining my life once instructed me to add deer hunting as an interest on my resume. Whether he really thought it would be an interesting talking point for an interview or was hoping that I would humiliate myself, I'll never know. Either way, hunting is definitely not an interest of mine. Sportsmanlike style, however, has always seemed to peak my interest. Not surprisingly, the first and only time I accompanied my dad on a deer-hunting trip, I was far more concerned with my outfit than the game. Choosing to forego the traditional orange attire, I wore my matching neon pink jacket and snow pants and carried an equally bright "handbag" filled with a thermos of hot cocoa, a rubix cube and a box of Girl Scout cookies. (editor's note: I was in the fourth grade.) Neon colors and Thin Mints aside, I've found traditional English hunting clothes quite inspiring lately. The vests at Rag&Bone and Boy by Band of Outsiders for Fall 2010 are incredible layering pieces, and who doesn't love plaid? In anticipation of the Fall trend, here are some hunting inspired pieces to start mixing into your wardrobe:

Acne Joy Chino in beige

Ashley Watson Cormorant Bag in olive

Charlotte Ronson High Waisted Leather Shorts

Current/Elliott Zip Bomber Vest

Trovata Solano Flannel in cloudburst

Now and Later: ACNE

With the start of NY Fashion Week hours away, I'm finding it increasingly hard to concentrate. In lieu of sneaking an adderall from one of my fortunate prescription-holding friends, I've been staying sane by focusing on Stockholm Fashion Week.

Stealing the show, as usual, is Jonny Johannson's cult line Acne. The FW10 alien inspired collection mixes metal ankle braces, unitards and spray-painted foreheads with down-to-earth details like zippers, fringed scarves and shearling boots. I'm quickly becoming obsessed with the tough leather details and body con mini dresses. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We can't forget that there are the milder spring months to enjoy first and just as lighthearted, the current Acne collection that will be arriving in a few weeks.

Exuding much more of a bohemian and earthy feel, Acne SS10 features dusty hues of pink, beige and mauve. Breezy tanks and flowing dresses create a mystical mood that exists throughout the collection. My favorites include the tie-dyed pieces and the soft spring knits. Perfect organic-feeling pieces to wear on Earth before Acne transports us to another world.

Notes On: Effortless Fashion

It's usually a safe bet that any look deemed 'effortless' is anything but. Take for instance that perfectly destroyed Balmain t-shirt gracing the pages of every known fashion issue (see Daria at left). After a wasted hour of going at, and completely ruining, my favorite Marc by Marc tee with a scissors and cheese grater, I can tell you that this particularly disheveled look is far from effortless. And unless you've been blessed with a mane like our model, Rachel, that breezy Wang braid is nearly impossible.

Lately, my schedule has been so packed with travel, fall market, dinner parties, fundraisers, meetings, photo shoots, collaborations and a rather intense remodeling project, I haven't even had time to tweet. Clearly that leaves zero time for creating inventive, or even interesting, looks from the emerging piles of clothing lying on my floor. In order to survive the rest of this daunting winter, I need a few go-to looks that really actually require only tiny amounts of effort.

Here are the pieces I consider to be relatively effortless and are currently being worn in heavy rotation:

ACNE Blackout Dress: So easy to put on over tights. I put a belt with it for meetings.

Charlotte Ronson High Waisted Shorts: I swear they really are effortless. They're enough of a show piece themselves, so tights and any top complete the outfit. I like to tuck in a white t-shirt if I'm going out, but they also look cute dressed up with an embellished tank.

Filippa K Long Slip Tank: It's long enough to wear alone with tights. So, I have them in a variety of colors. I always wear one over tights, and then just throw any cardigan, sweater, or jacket over it to complete the look.

Kerrigan Richard Jacket: I steal this out of my sister's closet to dress up my favorite t-shirts or to make my tank dresses wearable in the winter.

Temperley London Honeycomb Sweater: This is my all time favorite piece. I own it in 3 different lengths and colors.

Sale!

The Justification: Blaze Orange Edition

ACNE Mocs

Justification #1: Even if you have to sit in the cold at four in the morning watching for deer, at least you can still know you look good with ACNE jeans under your hunting gear!

Relwen Double Flannel Workshirt

Justification #1: And you'll look even better wearing a Relwen flannel with your ACNE jeans!

Justification #2: Not to mention flannel would be my fabric of choice if I had any interest in sitting out in the cold woods! But I don't get up before 9AM, so it will never happen!

And for you ladies...

Charlotte Ronson Zebra Sequined Tunic

While the guys are busy out hunting, you might as well take advantage of the situation and shop!

Justification #1: This dress is shiny but not overdone, and you'll be sure to turn heads.

Plush Footless Fleece Lined Tights

Justification #1: These might possibly be the best tights you'll ever wear. And the people at Plush might possibly be the biggest geniuses ever for putting fleece in tights.

Justification #2: If you're not into tights, check out the fleece lined knee high socks.

The Justification: Thanksgiving Edition

What I'm thankful for:

-Friends and family

-The fact that I still have a year left of school to be as irresponsible as I want

-Blackberries

-McDonald's and Culver's (and Taco Bell...eww. I sound gross. But I love them all)

-Days that I get to wear my Hunter Wellies

-Edward Cullen

From Atticus, I'm thankful for:

The way Simon Miller jeans fit any guy

ACNE jeans that suck everything in

House of Harlow to brighten any look

The Justification: Halloween Edition

The Hipster

This girl's the reason the Coastie Song is so huge.

Lna Deep V in Bone

Kova&T Pepper Leggings

Ashley Watson Hip Sack: Sold out...whoops!

Coastie Song

Atticus Army Man

Saving

good style since May of 2008

Relwen Bivouac Bag

Relwen Cargo Pant in Khaki available in-store only

Trovata Fulton Tee

Nicole Richie

All that's missing are little Harlow and Sparrow. If you want a child accessory, see Angelina Jolie.

M by Margaret Barber Floral Patio Dress: Available in-store only

Assorted House of Harlow jewelry: Available in-store only, Ashley Watson Recycled Leather Belt

Angelina Jolie

Sunglasses and little Shiloh sold seperately.

Filippa K Soft Viscose Long Dress

Nerd

I've never seen a more geek chic man in all my life.

only he had a pocket protector...

Trovata Santorini Shirt

Simon Miller LA's

Lady Gaga

Top off the look with a handcrafted twine hair bow. Because really, who actually has the hair to do that?

Charlotte Ronson Resort Bodysuit

Kova&T Pepper Leggings

Lumberjack

Please don't walk into the bars carrying an ax and a giant saw as props. And if you do, please don't tell them I suggested it. I'm too cute for jail.

Simon Miller Park Views

Relwen Double Flannel Workshirt

Ax and saw available at J. Taylor's

Atticus Journal: 10.09.09; Vol. 109

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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:

-Kova&T Amsterdam tee in kelly green

-LNA hoodie in ash

-Splendid harem pants

-Havianas

Tonight's look is still up in the air. However, I'm leaning toward:

-Charlotte Ronson high waisted leather shorts

-T by Alex Wang white tank

-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?

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.

Filippa K Lou Twill Jean in Dazzle

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

Current/Elliott Skinny Corduroy

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!

Current/Elliott The Legging in Bluebell

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.

What are you wearing?

Today was one of the first chilly mornings that signal the end of summer and the beginning of fall. It was also one of those mornings where I snoozed for a full hour and left myself a whooping 15 minutes to get ready. I chose comfort, and let's be honest, whatever was on my floor. I'm wearing:

• Acne Jeans
• a Bop basic gauze tunic
• my favorite Kerrigan by Daryl K wrapper (pictured). If I could only wear 5 things for the rest of my life, this would be one of them.

What are you wearing?

Atticus Journal: 8.26.09; Vol. 107

Your Favorites: Summer 2009

The Justification: ACNE Pioneer Skirt

Justification #1: Button up for office appropriate.....

Justification #2: Button down for a good time.

Scandalous?

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Your Favorites: May