finds under $50: House of Harlow Leather Ring

House of Harlow 1960 Black Leather Ring

$38

trend: ruffles

1. Pour La Victoire Ella Black Ruffled Sandal, $220

2. Andy The-Anh Ruffle Detail Top, $385

3. Shona Joy Mini Frill Jumpsuit, $209

4. 3.1 Phillip Lim Zipper Ruffle Skirt, $675

5. Christian Louboutin Dillian Python Pump, $2,875

6. Stella McCartney Ruffle Trim Blouse, $717

7. Tsumori Chisato Avanca Knit Cardigan, $392

8. D&G Tiered Ruffle Dress, $1,315

9. Valentino 'Rose Vertigo' Leather Shopper, $2,395

10. Marni Bijoux Horn Bracelet, $325

the footwear hall of fame: Miu Miu Sculpted Heel Pumps

a classic style with a modern edge. These came in a few different colors, but I love them the best in green.

::muah:: miu miu

inspiration today: fashioning felt

happened upon an interesting exhibit this weekend. I love how well felt holds its shape - it makes me want to design a line of fabulous structured coats. Maybe next winter. 

Images from the Fashioning Felt exhibition at the 

Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum

Inspired by these designers, I searched for more felt creations. I knew there must be something cool on Etsy: 

Visit her shop of handmade jewelry. 

made in america: t-bags

I've recently become interested in brands that are manufactured locally. From what I've learned, many of the smaller brands manufacture a majority of their clothing at home because they can keep a closer eye on quality control, there is a faster turnover, and they can save on shipping costs. Sometimes a certain kind of knit or trim needs to be outsourced because factories here do not have the capabilities or the prices are just too high. Still, the small support of the job market is much appreciated. These days I think it can't hurt to be a little more conscious of these types of things. If you've got the money to spend, make it count. 

The first company that gets a shout-out is the Los Angeles brand, t-bags. Their bohemian, colorful, printed jersey dresses are unmistakable. Here are some of my favs from this season:

Buy t-bags at Tobi, Shopbop, Revolve Clothing,  Net-a-Porter, and Pink Mascara. 

inspiration today: made by hand

ELLE September 2000 Issue

Photographer: Gilles Bensimon

I luckily got a chance to see the Valentino movie a couple of weeks ago at the Film Forum. Okay, I know it's old news but the film made an impact on me (and I didn't have a blog yet at the time). Sometimes, when the side effects of fashion land are really taking their toll and bitterness starts to sink in, it takes something special to remind me why I love all of this in the first place. Unfortunately, this particular brand of old-school is probably the last of its kind:

trend: fringe

1. Thayer Fringe Top, $93.50

2. Bernhard Willhelm Slashed Rollneck Sweattop, $495

3. J.J Winters Suede Fringe Bag, $420

4. Christian Louboutin Deva Suede Tie-Back Boots, $1,095

5. LD Tuttle Leather Fringe T-bar Sandals, $440

6. Leyendecker Dylan Fringe Skirt, $297

7. Charlotte Bjorlin D'Elia Fringe Ring, $4,400

8. ACB Garland Fringe Necklace, $275

9. L Space Stardust Fringed Swimsuit, $118

10. Foley + Corinna Ombre Fringe Dress, $495

inspiration of the day

I have a bad habit of saving magazines. But, in the spirit of spring cleaning I am attempting to go through them and rip out any bits of inspiration before I toss them away. 

Todays inspiration is very floral because I just can't wait for spring to get here...

ELLE September 2000 Issue

Fashion Editor: Isabel Dupre

Photographer: Ruven Afanador

Here are the first few signs of spring in Central Park paired with looks from the SS09 collections:

finds under $50: Spitfire Retro Sunglasses

Spitfire 83 To Infinity Sunglasses

$35

the footwear hall of fame: Margiela's Open-Toe Wedge Heel Ankle Bootie

shoes are so m a g n i f i c e n t these days. The Hall of Fame is just my ode to the most amazing shoe designs, past or present.

What better way to start then with Margiela.

trend: g r a p h i c

Don't wear it all at once =)

1. Piazza Sempione Graphic Linen Skirt, $795

2. Sonoma Flex Bracelet, $8.40

3. Whitley Kros Knit Tank, $187

4. Mary Meyer Spine Leggings, $83

5. Fendi Wedge-Heel Suede Boots, $860

6. Super Black & White Striped Sunglasses, $136

7. Balenciaga Giant Lattice City Bag, $2,695

8. Narciso Rodriguez Charmeuse Striped Skirt, $980

9. Thakoon Shibari Shift Dress, $1,495

10. 3.1 Phillip Lim Mosaic Patchwork Dress, $875

I know, another fashion blog...

just looking for a place to vent a little creativity. I spend a lot of time in the fashion industry, but I rarely get to make any contributions. I'm basically the girl on the floor sorting through a pile of cage boots or trying to conquer layers of wrinkled Dolce & Gabbana tulle with a leaky steamer. 

Such is life.

Here I plan to post my "practice" fashion work -- like little trend pages that I make and other projects I give myself to keep up a few of my Photoshop skills -- as well as fuel my own personal online shopping addiction.  

It's a start. 

JennyM