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’.
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.
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 »
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.
