This Season's Crop of Tops

Inspired by a lack of comments and a new found obsession with Polyvore and corset/bustier tops, I decided to do a follow up post and share more of my favorites with you.

1.Myla corset top, $305.00
2.Corset top, $40.00
3.TopShop corset top, $40.00
4.All Saints corset top, $120.00
5.Marc Jacobs crop top, $310.00
6.Corset top, $32.00
7.Preen tank top, $355.00
8.Mara Hoffman corset top, $260.00
9.Corset top, $318.00

Given crop tops are such a huge trend would you (have you) dared to bare your stomach this season?

XXoo

On Your Marc, Get Set, Go!

In fashion, there are a few names we’ll remember forever – Coco Chanel, Gianni Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs (to name a few.)  What makes these designers so different is their continual push to break the norm and amaze us with what they continue to come up with.  Their risk to be different makes them truly iconic.

This season, one of my favorites, Marc Jacobs, has done it again - he's produced and created a show for NYFW Fall 2011 so different that everyone is talking about it.

It’s risky, sexual, deviant and so much more.

Even though most of us aren’t walking a runway and wearing such avant garde fashion in our daily lives isn’t practical, we can still be inspired by Marc’s runway fashion everyday.

Here are some of my favorite ways to take huge trends from this runway show and incorporate it into everyday.

Polka Dots

(Polka Dot Top available @ Bebe, $38.00)

Metallic Pants

(Shiny Legging available @ American Apparel, $46.00)

Pillbox Hat

(because who hasn’t wanted to wear one?)

(Pillbox Hat available @ Ebags.com, $30.60)

Scalloped Tops

(Cream Scallop Button Shirt available @ Topshop, $50.00)

Strong Shoulders

(Strong Shoulder Jacket available @ Victoriassecret.com, $128.00)

All photos on the left are courtesy of Refinery 29 and are from the Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 NYFW show.

How do you incorporate Fashion Week into your daily wardrobe choices?

XXoo

I Hope Everyone Notices, I Showed Up Nude Today

I still regret deciding to buy grey peep toe Christian Louboutins over nude ones two years ago.  There have been so many occasions that I've longed for that addition of a great flesh colored shoe in my closet and alas, there aren't any in there.

The popularity of camel is helping earth tones come back in a big way.  Along with olive green, nude tones are sure to be a big hot for spring and next summer.

In my constant struggle to add color (nude is a color right?) to my wardrobe, I've begun to look for great pieces in this lighter shade of tan.

Here are some of my favorite things I've found thus far.

I love a great nude top.  This top would look great with jeans and heels for a date night or with a pencil skirt to work.  The combinations are endless!  Great investment shirt!

(Petite Nude Crop Tab Sleeve Collarless Shirt available @ TopShop, $70.00)

Three words. Marc. Jacobs. Clutch.



(Marc Jacobs Fold Over Clutch available @ MyTheresa.com, $512.69)

Jumpsuits are on the rise and its easy to see why!  (You don't have to find a shirt to match your pants or vice versa.)  This one is sure to be uber cozy and sheek.  Thakoon makes GREAT clothing.  Pair it with a patterned scarf or a great pair of earrings.

(Thakoon Metallic Stripe Silk-Blend Jumpsuit available @ THEOUTNET.com, $540.00)

I love Stella McCartney for a few reasons. 1.) She follows me on Twitter. (True story.) 2.) She is vegan and makes all of her garments accordingly. 3.)You can wear her designs over and over again - they are timeless!

(Stella McCartney Python Print Cashmere and Silk Scarf available @ NET-A-PORTER.com, $472.50)

I'm SO excited for the return of Halston.  As a HUGE Billy Joel fan and fashion lover, I began to search for great vintage Halston pieces the first time I heard the song, "Big Shot."

 (Halston Heritage Pleated Flower Dress available @ MyTheresa.com, $523.21)

It may be pricey for a necklace but it'll go with anything.  Imagine Cameron Diaz when she wore a necklace similar to this one (but turquoise) with a fabulous white gown.
 

(Balos Necklace available @ Anthropologie, $180.00)

The elusive Christian Louboutin pumps I still regret not getting.  I'll get them one day!

(Christian Louboutin Very Prive 120 Patent Peep Toe Pump available @ Footcandyshoes.com, $795.00)



Many people have reoccurring nightmares about showing up to school or work completely nude.  For me, it’s something I look forward to.

XXoo



Friday I'm In Love

…with feminine touches.

Even though I love to dress up, I wouldn’t classify myself as someone who dresses particularly feminine.  (My favorite color is black.)  I’ve never been a huge fan of excessive pink or bows but lately I’ve been wishing I had some girlier pieces in my wardrobe.  I recently ordered a giant bow head band from Urban Outfitters and figured this would be a great way to start adding some of these pieces to my closet.

(Halter Ruffle Front Top, available @ Wet Seal, $21)

 XOXO

(Premium ruffle chiffon pelmet skirt available @ Topshop.com, $80)

Kisses

(Marchesa Notte Lace Detail Cocktail Dress available @ MyTheresa.com, $1,089.030)

 XOXO

(Marc Jacobs, Ruffled Detailed Skirt available @ MyTheresa.com, $307.06)

Kisses

(Christian Louboutin Fortitia 100mm sandals available @ NETAPORTER.com, $875)

Love

(Club Monaco metallic Naomi Clutch available @Shopbop.com, $88)

XOXO

(Moon Terrace Creme Dress available @ Lulus.com $59.00)

Kisses 

(Valentino Peep-Toe Lace Couture d'Orsay Pumps available @ Saks Fifth Avenue, $885)

XOXO

(Betsey Johnson Bow & Satin Tie Necklace available @ Nordstrom, $98)

So I still couldn't manage to stay away from the color black.  What do you expect?  I'm only human.

XXoo