Fall into Fall: Brocade
It has been sweltering hot this week, but I have a one-track mind on fall fashion. One thing that is inappropriate for this weather but I can’t wait to see again on the NYC streets again is brocade. I have a special love for brocade – it is a material that goes beyond simply looking beautiful because it has history. It is super luxe and takes a garment into another stratosphere of glamour. No edge, it is purely romantic.
Jaw-dropping piece from Balmain. So stunning. From net-a-porter.
Very cool Isabel Marant baseball jacket. Found on net-a-porter.
Cool and chic Elizabeth and James blazer. Avail on shopbop.com.
Very romantic and delicate looking sweater from Rochas. Avail on net-a-porter.
Pretty and sparkling top from J.Crew.
Image credits: Net-a-porter.com
Anton Heunis Jewelry
I discovered Anton Heunis when I first visited SoHo jewelry boutique, Fragments, last year. They are all about new talent so stepping into their store is always a fun and exciting experience for me.
Anton Heunis is a South African jewelry designer who has been recognized for his bold and beautiful jewelry by many in the industry. His pieces have been featured in W, Elle, Vogue UK, and Harper’s Bazaar. His latest boast is being on the cover of WWD Accessories with Kristen Bell wearing one of his gorgeous pieces. Some of my favorite Anton Heunis pieces below.
As you can see, Anton Heunis likes to use giant jewels and stones. He is certainly not for the meek. These pieces would be a great complement to the fifties trend that’s hot for the fall. Jazz up a cashmere sweater or a simple turtleneck with one of these beauties. For more, visit Fragments.com.
Happy Friday! x
Image credits: Fragments.com.
Fall into Fall: Sequined Jackets
I was never a big fan of the sequins trend because, truth be told, I thought it was tacky. But this season, I have seen sequined jackets that are, dare I say, elegant and downright beautiful. Below are some pieces that completely changed my mind.
Olive silk-georgette blazer from Antik Batik. This has “party like a rockstar” written all over it. Find here.
Navy sequin cotton-blend blazer from DVF. So classy. Very DVF. Click here to find.
Grey and silver cropped jacket from Stella McCartney. This is a “Hail to Stella” moment because she made sequins look like animal skin. Beautiful. Find here.
Black and grey sequin-sprayed jacket from Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti. The cool and unique thing about this jacket is it is reversible. You can be a full-on sequined diva if you’re having a Beyonce moment, but you can also reverse it for a more traditional look if you’re feeling more low-key. Find here.
All of these pieces can be found on net-a-porter.com.
Image credits: Net-a-porter.com
I Love It When Fashion Tells A Story
This amazing distressed leather jacket is about 20 years old. It’s clearly beaten up but that is what gives this jacket its character. The jacket belonged to a man who lived through Hurricane Katrina and he passed it onto a friend of mine who did some volunteer work in New Orleans earlier this summer. Though 20 years old, this jacket cannot be cooler now. Indeed, my friend looks like a rock star when he wears it…but not without some reverance.
Fall into Fall: Draped Sweaters and Jackets
I am seeing a lot of draped sweaters and jackets for this upcoming season and, quite frankly, I am madly in love with the trend. It adds a twist to staples like blazers and flair to heavy sweaters. Some of my favorites below:
This is the Arilette cardigan from DVF. The shiny black and gold print makes the cardigan look like a brocade jacket in this picture – but it’s actually 100% wool. Isn’t it gorgeous? Avail at dvf.com.
Vince draped shearling jacket. This jacket has that nonchalant coolness that is very New York. Found on net-a-porter.com.
Missoni “tweed” knit cardigan. Chunky knits are hot this season and one in a Missoni print is highly covetable. I love that this heavy knit has the draping because it adds flair to what otherwise could have been a boring grandma piece. Available at Nordstrom.com.
Alice + Olivia Michael leather-paneled wool blazer. This is arguably my favorite piece out of the bunch. It is hard to tell in an image online but the construction is amazing. The leather paneling across the shoulders makes the jacket look sharp and structured. But the wool draping adds a softness that totally works. It has both edge and romanticism. If you haven’t noticed from previous posts, I am all about contradictions that work. Found on net-a-porter.com.
Come back soon for more Fall into Fall pieces! Next stop: Anton Heunis jewelry.
Flashback: Miu Miu 2007
I realized I have been fashion blogging way before I even recognized what I was doing. Back then, it was 2004, I was in college, and I was just sharing shots of Gucci RTW to friends who could care less about fashion. I went back to my old blog (which needs to be kept hidden for many undisclosed reasons) and found that my 18 year old self didn’t have a terrible eye.
Photo credit: Style.com
One post was dedicated to this Miu Miu shoe from F/W 2007. 2007! Though three years ago, these pumps could not be more relevant now. The chunky heel, the oxford brogued toe, and the wool stockings are all very now. To some, the large leather ruffle may be questionable, but I love it so much. It is a bold feminine meets masculine look. Hail to Miuccia.
Fall into Fall: J.Crew Exhibitor Tote
The new J.Crew Exhibitor Mega Tote in Monterey Pine is perfect for me this fall. As indicated in the name, this bag has plenty of space for my fashion blogging necessities, the most important being my laptop. I love the gold hardware, the way it expands/collapses at the bottom, and the rich green of the Monterey Pine. Many thanks to my good friend, the modman, for introducing me to this beauty.
I am continuing to put together my fall wishlist.
I’ll end with one question: Louboutins or Macbook?
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