Mar 20 2010

Vintage Fashion is hot on the LV Runway

The writers over at Swing Fashionista show their top 10 favorites from the Louis Vuitton show affirming,

“the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 ready-to-wear show was all about an unabashedly vintage silhouette. Balconette bosoms, wasp waists, lined 50s circle skirts, sweater girls, fur collars, bows, long gloves and clutches. Also so nice to see a retro-inspired collection trotted down the catwalk, without terrifying abstract makeup or surrealist hair, to ‘balance out the old-fashioned’.

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Mar 18 2010

C-T In Los Angeles- Video

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Mar 17 2010

How to Design your own Skirt in 5 min

Published by Christa Taylor under Fashion tips

Inspired by this photo on Cashmere and Cupcakes, I began musing on how difficult it would be to create a skirt with the same concept.

It took all of 5 min.

If we can create be-dazzled t-shirts with scraps of ratty cotton, couldn’t we do the same for a skirt?

Heck yea.

This will be you:

Passerby:
“What a cool skirt, it’s really fabulous”

You: “why thank you, I made it this morning.” :)

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Mar 16 2010

C-T Runway Video

The latest from C-T !

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Mar 13 2010

Making it’s Debut: Jan Sweater Dress

Miss Jan Morrow is a sophisticated interior designer in the 1950s film “Pillow Talk” (Doris Day/Rock Hudson). While the movie is vintage favorite, forever enshrined in my memory is one particular gown Jan models for a dinner party. That white dress stuck with me and inspired the cotton day-version you see in our Spring collection. It was only fitting that I name the sweater dress after this symbol of feminine beauty and grace.

I really wanted to create a dress that you could grab from your closet, throw on, and forget about special underwear or restricting movement. This dress is that simple.

Jan Sweater Dress – Available exclusively at Christa-Taylor

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Mar 12 2010

C-T and LDS neighborhood

Are we LDS? no. Do we share the same values? Yes.

Christa-Taylor is now featured on LDS neighborhood, Check It Out. :)

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Mar 11 2010

Heidi Montag- Beauty in 10 simple Surgeries

Published by Christa Taylor under Inner Beauty

I’m glad I live in Portland. Up here in the rain and dreary clouds, no one is expected to have a perfect tan (in fact, there is a veritable club who spends their time picking out the self-tanners or tanning booth attendees in a crowd). Blond hair isn’t the universal hair color, and women rarely frequent the Oregon coast in a bikini.

Even the most stylish don’t feel the pressure a commoner might feel on the streets of LA.(No, we leave our obsessions to our organic grains and Portland-roasted coffee beans.)

But even with all these seeming advantages, I can, on some small level, relate to the drive Heidi Montag feels in her relentless pursuit of physical beauty. More than anything, I feel sorry for her as she desperately seeks happiness in her attractiveness. Continue Reading »

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Mar 09 2010

Look of the Day- Classy Chassy

Published by Christa Taylor under Modest Fashion

A reader sent me this pick, and I  love how effortless this woman combines the classic elegance of the 50s with modern elements.The key to this vintage look  is pairing your strong vintage base (her dress) with modern pieces that complement, and keep it from looking to out-dated. The strong pieces here are her men’s inspired watch, neutral mary-janes and  the structured handbag.

Do:

-Choose a pair of heels that have a contemporary feel, the double ankle straps in patent leather are contemporary, providing the grounding necessary for an updated feel.

-Have fun with men’s inspired accessories. There is something surprisingly charming about pairing a mens ties knee socks with your retro base.

-choose a modern handbag. Whether a clutch, “briefcase” style or full-fledged handbag, keep it smart and classy. Avoid a slouchy or hobo style bag.

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Mar 03 2010

Vintage Glamour on TV

Published by Christa Taylor under Modest Fashion

I’ve been told that the clothes in Madmen are to die for, while I’ve never seen a whole episode, I have to admit- the clothes are lovely.

Who wouldn’t want that maroon dress shown above?

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Mar 01 2010

How To Wear Long Skirts

Published by Christa Taylor under Modest Fashion

Just another darling ensemble. Note the chunky heels underneath.

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