Alma Mater

Yeah, I didn't exactly love my school, but this sure beats a class ring or shotglass.

- s.

Christopher Kane

A 17-year-old boy I met at some random party sent me a message over myspace telling me to check out Christopher Kane's line during fashion week. I came across an outdated show; the Spring 2008 Ready to Wear line. I was much more impressed with it than the newer seasons. Anyway, to sum it up: delicate, flouncy material; thin oxfords; and crazy black and blue witchboots that ended up tying together every outfit with a satisfying punch of color.

The models remind me of The Others and Picnic At Hanging Rock.

- s.

"You look like a doily"

Etsy seller Totusmel makes a lot of pretty, lacey accessories. Though I have some complaints with her detailing (often, her pieces have one embellished flaw that offsets them, such as a metal gear, copper balls, or skull bead), I like the overall idea.

I'll probably buy one of her more simple bracelets or necklace/pendants in the near future to complement my various v-neck tees (I know) and/or dresses.

Check out her masks: they'd make great halloween costume accessories.

Here's one that Aubrey liked (I do, too).

If I bought this, I'd replace the inappropriate ball chain with black thread.

Here's that metal gear I was talking about. Steampunk, eek.

- s.

Sophomore's sophomore line

Okay, let me start this entry off negatively: I'm not as fond of Sophomore's Fall 08 line as I was their Spring/Summer 08 one. The latter seemed fresh in its debut, and I really enjoyed its new takes on simplicity with an emphasis on color and shape. I'm heartbroken I didn't get one of their dresses before they sold out.

That being said, I like the men's line this season a lot, mainly because I'm actually pretty boring and enjoy plain clothes (as I'm sure you've figured out by now). Sophomore again got Cass Bird to shoot for their look book and had Terry Richardson's hot half-asian girlfriend and the singer from The Virgins model for their clothes. Good decision, guys.

Button Pullover (I like this super dark indigo color)

Button Dress

Button Sweatshirt -- I'm sure only giant people can pull off the weird proportions of this sweatshirt.

Pocket T-shirt

V-neck shirt. Great color.

- s.

Francophilia

Damn you, A.P.C., for creating such beautiful, hard-to-get clothes that are SO expensive. Anyway, this fall's line is gorgeous with a lot of classic pieces.

I like this entire outfit, especially the Sailor coat and zip-up boots. The forest green jeans are nice, as well.

This short duffle plaid coat is nice. I don't care that plaid and flannel have become synonymous with stupid hipster hangers-on.

Simple lace-up ankle boots.

- s.

oh, damn.

i am actually kinda diggin' some of this stuff:

WANT. (!!!!!)

WANT.

WANT.

from peeps.org. and it's so cheap! and also seems to benefit charities! O_O
(not to mention the pieces are nicely shot, and are modeled by women whose diets appear to consist of more than decaf soy lattes and Parliament Lights.)

-a.

Mooka Kinney.

holy sheet! i love this stuff.

it should speak for itself:

flag dress, spring o6

salvation dress, spring 06


narnia dress + swan dress, spring 06


maximillian dress, fall 07


ziering shorts jumper + maeby skirt jumper, fall 07


cashmere bow dress, fall 07


mookakinney.com

-a.

Graey.

Graey: more feminine loveliness. (casual this time.)


favorite.






sadly, i am a sucker for leggings.


casual but still romantic.

graeyny.com

-a.

Dessous.

Dessous by Sophie Simmons: pretty pretty underthings.


i want to only wear these forever and ever. as shorts, i mean.




neutral/muted colors + hyperfeminine silk/lace. eez goot.



one-piece-shorty-pj's. YES.

dessousnyc.com

-a.

modcloth.com

i've been perusing modcloth.com and have been pleasantly surprised by the contents of this initially, for lack of a better word, dinky-looking site.

some token pastel retro pieces:

some pretty feminine things (retro to a greater extent, mayhaps):

(though the color palette on this one is questionable.)

some interesting, more dainty/feminine alternatives to puffy outerwear:

(this model's face, however, was a touch off-putting.)

some quirky baubles (did i just say "baubles"? ugh.):

some sweet granny heels:

not bad. not bad a-t'all.

-a.