PERFECT PICK: THREE LOUISVUITTONAGA LOOKS with NET-A-PORTER

                            So I'm so happy that Nicolas Ghesquiere was announced yesterday via Louis Vuitton's Twitter as the new Artistic Director of the Women's collections. It was LITERALLY the first thing that popped up on my iPhone's notifications and of course I hollered so loud I might have woken up my neighbors. I am a HUGE stan (super-fan) of his work at Balenciaga, and I know that Louis Vuitton is about to get a major overhaul. Since Nicolas doesn't have a collection of his own, its pretty much IMPOSSIBLE to imagine what his aesthetic is, and therefore guess what a Ghesquis Vuitton, or Nicouis Vuitton, or Louis Ghesquitton collection would look like. Even harder to guess, will probably be the handbags, SLG's and accessories that are the money maker for the luxury brand. Instead of butchering his name, maybe merging Louis Vuitton's womenswear history with his Balenciaga resume will give us a little preview....

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LOUIS VUITTON FALL 2009 LACE 

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BALENCIAGA FALL 2009 SHINE 

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5 IN YOUR FACE ACCESSORIES FROM ASOS

Now that falls arriving what's most important is the scarves, jewelry, gloves, boots, hats and maybe even leg warmers that'll REALLY keep you warm for the fall. Looking on ASOS, some of their accessories have probably been the most interesting and out of the ordinary than others. Definitely statement pieces at a fraction of the statement price.

CROWN JEWEL HEADBAND - $71.19

JUUN J. F/W 2013 AD CAMPAIGN

So after buying CR Fashion Book's 3rd issue, this ad campaign by Juun.J was smack-dab in the middle of the FOB and I was obsessed. I love how the hairstyling and look is shared by both the male and female model. The hexagonal silhouette of the outerwear and sweater is a unique look, and gives a really interesting way to style the clothes. Even the logo (though its in the weirdest spot ever :I) gives structure to the photograph and keep the focus on the looks. BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

(images via google.com)

5 LUXURY COSTUMES FROM LUISAVIAROMA

   Ok, so maybe they're not costumes, but there ARE people out there that live lavishly enough to drop a pretty large penny on a designer piece for my favorite holiday of the year, Halloween. When I worked at Bloomingdale's some women spent $500 on a orange and black Theory dress to wear to some Halloween party, and even though I could never imagine spending that much, some people do need something to wear to that Vogue Paris costume party, right?

J.W. ANDERSON PLEATED PRINT COTTON TWILL DRESS - $848

PERFECT PICK: SAINT LAURENT ZIPPERED TOP SWEATSHIRT

$690 FROM SSENSE

     So  on Sunday I went to the Saint Laurent store in Soho (which actually caught me off guard because the signage had the YSL logo on it and put me under the impression that Saint Laurent was no more) and  after walking around the extremely minimal space with marble everywhere, I stumbled upon the mens section and THOUGHT I saw one of the first pieces Heidi Slimane did for the brand which I loved, but turned out to be a poo new season version I didn't like. Well VOILA, because of course SSENSE was reading my mind and restocked on the sweatshirt. It's so, SO simple yet utilizes the idea of a zipper in such an interesting way going across the chest, almost like a railroad track. I love it, and purchasing it will DEFINELETY be on my bucket list. BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

(all images via SSENSE)

   

US MARIE CLAIRE NOVEMBER 2013: NATALIE PORTMAN

4 STEALS FROM BARNEY'S WAREHOUSE COLUMBUS DAY SALE

   So right now (RIGHT THIS SECOND) Barney's is having a pretty phenomenal sale offering an extra 50% off men's suits and women's handbags and 40% off women's and mens accessories. Now I must say I actually went to this year's Barney's Warehouse Sale and these prices are INSANE, 10X better than ANYTHING I saw at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The ultimate steal of them all is the Marc Jacobs bag below, and best of all you don't have to push, shove, or hurt anyone in the process of your purchase! I'm not sure when this ends (probably today) so SHOP SHOP SHOP! BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

MARC JACOBS SHEARLING HOBO - $237.50

DANGEROUS CRUSH CLUTCHS AND SPIKED FLATS

15 ECCENTRIC ESSENTIALS FROM MODA OPERANDI

   I LOVE all the pieces below. Not only because they're insanely cool and unique, but they all have tha level of restraint to be worn over and over and over again. Even the Vivienne Westwood corset can be played around with so many top/bottom combinations and dresses for a unexpected effect. Who would of thought some of these selections, as whimsical as they may seem, can really work more than once, and even for guys (the Equpiment tartan shirt). BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

TIMO WEILAND BROCADE DRESS - $610

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI FLORAL PRINTED DRESS - $5660

8 COATS TO CONSIDER FOR FALL AND WINTER: MENS

        So what is a mens jacket without a HOOD! Personally, I love the option of hiding into a warm (hopefully lined) hood, which ups the comfort factor and gives me the impression that I never left my warm bed, even in the soon to come North Pole weather conditions. Marc by Marc Jacobs has probably the two best styles, the leather bomber jacket being my personal favorite, and Burberry's duffle coat has that nifty little patch that I believe covers your mouth for even more anti-cold combat. All from Mr. Porter shop shop shop! Don't forget to vote for me in their Gloabl Style Competition!

MARC BY MARC JACOBS WOOL COAT - $690

VALENTINO BONDED LEATHER WOOL PEACOAT - $2400

8 COATS TO CONSIDER FOR FALL AND WINTER : WOMENS

So, just like that the weather is back to brisk. So now its time to throw away all your tank tops and save up for a nice coat or leather that will keep you from freezing your ass off. I finally purchased this Zara coat that I featured a few posts earlier, and I'm absolutely in love with it, even more when I'm wearing it. Out of all the pieces I picked out I'm probably most obsessed with the Proenza Schouler placket coat due to its really unique cut and graphic print on the front. 2nd place goes to the Acne Studios shearling jacket at a whopping $2500. Either way, theeir all great coats and all from SSENSE. BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

MACKAGE FUR DOWN COAT - $850

MARNI EDITION SHEARLING TECHNICAL COAT - $1690

RALPH LAUREN X COLLETE SOFT RICKY BAG

$2229 FROM COLETTE 

Now I've seen the Ralph Lauren Soft Ricky bag and I was always on the fence about it due to the colors that were available but this collaboration has me looking at it COMPLETELY different. The touch of blue on the sides of the bag give it a nice pop of color and a very unique appeal.  Both in the Black/Blue White/Blue, the closures and straps are almost reminiscent of a treasure chest, neatly done to fit the design of a handbag. Now all you need is $2229.68 and the bag is all yours. :D

(IMAGES FROM COLETTE)

PERFECT PICK: THE CHANEL S/S 2014 BACKPACK

RICK OWENS S/S 2014

7 PIECES FROM THE JCREW SHOPFALL SALE

     Once again, either I'm totally caught up in other things and completely out of the loop, or I'm just going crazy, but J Crew is having it's 25% off Shop Fall sale, and browsing online, some of the stuff I saw that applied to the discount was SICK. I worked earlier this year at the J Crew sample sale, and to think that some of these goodies (or similar past season styles) were hanging out in the racks definitely makes my love for the brand reach entirely new heights. So since the sale ends at 11:59 tonight, here's your head start to the best of the best.

ZIP POCKET DRESS - $111

THE 7 MOST UNIQUE LOOKS FROM ZARA: MENS

So we did the women's and now its time for the guys. I actually just purchased the first look, now i'm just waiting for mother nature to drop the temp so I can wear it.

KNITTED COAT WITH HOOD - $179

S/S 2014 TREND: SIDEWAYS SINGLE PLEAT SKIRTS

A little leg and a little line.

THE 7 MOST UNIQUE LOOKS FROM ZARA : WOMENS

   So I'm sure its easy for brands like Zara to recreate whats on the top runways around the world. Lately however, the brand is definitely presenting more unique items, things that look so luxurious most people that wear these pieces tend to be questioned on where its from, as opposed to assuming where it's from. Many of my friends wear Zara, and even I catch myself asking sometimes. So below are the 7 most unique looks from Zara.com.

CHECKED DUFFLE COAT WITH LEATHER SLEEVES - $189

MARC BY MARC JACOBS S/S 2014

S/S 2014 TREND: TENNIS ANYONE?

Looks you'll pull out the dusty racket for a few rounds in. 

ALEXANDER WANG S/S 2014

LISA PERRY S/S 2014

TOMMY HILFIGER S/S 2014

ALICE + OLIVIA S/S 2014

(ALL IMAGES VIA STYLE.COM)