Chanel Social: 2010

Silly

Looks like Marc couldn't resist the Silly Band craze.

This is the best Lookbook I have seen in a long time. The photography is amazing, the model is gorgeous, and the clothes are obviously stunning. But the best part is how approachable she is. I could see myself wearing any of these looks. That is, if I could afford/find this designer. It's Isabel Marant for Spring 2011, only THE MOST COVETED designer of the day.

Which which is switch?

Who's waxy and who's human?

Oct. 27, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Taylor Swift appearance with her wax figure at MadameTussaud's Wax Museum.Madame Tussaud's, Times Square, NYC 10-27-2010.Photos by , Photos Inc 2010.TAYLOR SWIFT.K66643smo. © Red Carpet Pictures

Taylor Swift unveils her wax copy, both wearing Jenny Packham.

You Snooze, You Lose

I don't like to toot my own horn, but I'm going to here:

I am frequently on top of the trends. I had been wanting leopard looong before it was actually "in style." I have loved Chanel purses long before they were slung on the arm of every D-list celeb. However, I am frequently too slow. Either I can't find the perfect item or I can't afford it, and then I just look like a trend follower.

I have been going back and forth and back and forth on this Mango dress because I didn't feel like paying for shipping. And then what happens? Olivia Palermo shows up in it, looking sexy and adorable at the same time.

So even though I will now be a follower and not a trend setter, I am going to get this dress. She convinced me. I really need to be quicker.

Preggers on the catwalk

Miranda Kerr pregnant Balenciaga catwalk

5 months pregnant and still modeling. Miranda Kerr workin' it at Balenciaga.

Also, rumors surrounding the Zoe-meister- she may be pregnant at last!

Hawt!

Gillian Zinser Actress Gillian Zinser arrives at the after party for the opening of Louis Vuitton Santa Monica to Benefit Heal the Bay at Annenberg Beach House on August 19, 2010 in Santa Monica, California.

Can I pull off this look?

Proenza Proxy

Exhibit A:

Proenza Schouler Tie Dye Top

Exhibit B:

Taylor Tomasi (style icon) in said top

Exhibit C:

Realitee Tie Dye Sweatshirt- $48

Do you see where I'm going here? Copy much? If you're going to copy a designer, at least do it well.

Nailed it

I've really cut down on the number of manis and pedis. So I'm not really even wearing nail polish these days. But when I saw the new Chanel color, I longed to magically paint it on right then and there. I mean, $23 is a little pricey for polish, so I won't truly be investing in it. But still, it's the perfect mix of grey/silver/pewter/fall/grunge/pretty. Sigggggghhhhhh.

Steel

Snobbery

AND

EQUAL DISASTER

The other day I had to run some errands downtown. I parked my car on Oak right next to the Hermes store. I have been eyeing the Clic Clac bracelet for some time, but I wanted to try it on and make sure it fit my large wrist. (Important side note: though I love fashion and buy a lot of it, I am normally in sweatpants day to day. Much to the dismay of my mother.) So I was wearing my usual uniform of sports bra, slouchy tee, and hard tail sweats. Let's just say that is not the way to go when it come to Hermes. The salesman immediately looked me up and down and said coldly, "Can I help you?" It was a very Julia Roberts/Pretty Woman moment. I quickly tried on the bracelet and ran out. Here's the thing: while I was planning on trying it on and then purchasing it on Ebay, he did not know this. I could have been a billionaire on the way back from the gym. And maybe I could be his best customer in a few years (don't go there, social work). Plus, does he really make that much money that he can look down on us peasants?

I called my mom to laugh at this story, and she told me I should have said, "Ahem. You are speaking to an award-winning blogger." Haha.

Fashion Genius

I have outsmarted People magazine. People Weely, with their paid staff of professionals, have misidentified a dress, and I caught it! (This feeling is akin to find a grammatical error in a novel.) Here we have a beautiful Kate Bosworth:

People identified it as an LBD from Topshop for $65. However, in my search process, I discovered that it is actually the BB Dakota Creston dress for $80 on shopbop or $54 on Karmaloop (though no smalls are left).

Click here for Shopbop

Click here for Karmaloop

I will definitely be buying this item, and I also advise my certain most devoted, tall, blonde reader to as well.

Mesmerize

Australian designers have really stepped up their game. (Side note: one problem is that our summer and winter are opposite, so they create lovely sun dresses right around the time our blizzards arrive.) Unfortunately, it is very hard to find the dresses to purchase, so I rely on mycatwalk.com. I checked this morning and found what I can only call works of art. Anna Della Russo would definitely wear these. In my more modest city of Chicago, people would find them shocking. No matter- the price tags are too high for my student budget. Still, I can admire beauty.

Designer- JOSH GOOT

Designer- DION LEE

Designer- GINGER AND SMART

Don't be scared, but I may be psychic

Just yesterday, I posted about leopard accessories, and then WALAH, whowhatweardaily did a post about them too! See, I know my fashion trends.

Blech

The title says it all. Stephanie, it's the Emmys. Make a little effort please. Guess by Marciano belongs at the clubs, not award shows.

Leopard L'amour

Chloe "shut it down" in this Lanvin leopard dress at the Emmy Awards afterparty.

I covet all things leopard print, but it can sometimes look cheap. With my budget, I am sticking to leopard accessories.

J Crew leopard haircalf belt- $78

Tolani leopard scarf- $99

Guess who?

GAGA!!!

R Bils

INSPIRATION!

From previous posts, you can tell them I heart Rachel Bilson. When I saw this photo in US Magazine, my jaw dropped. Those abs. That Missoni bikini.

Rachel Bilson - In Bikini paddle surfing in Hawaii 8-22-10

Look for Less

When I was younger, I was really interested in outer space. I find such beauty in stars, galaxies, and planets. Acne's shirts brings back all that love, especially when Caroline B. from Carolines Mode styles it (don't even get me started on that Isabel Marant jacket).

So imagine how happy I was when I saw a similar shirt on another of my favorite bloggers, Frida.

Her shirt is $62! Get it here.

Copy Kat

I saw this dress on Bloomingdales, and I immediately thought, "Hmmm...that looks familiar." Which came first: the chicken (Bailey 44) or the egg (Yigal Azrouel)?

Bailey 44 Mezze dress- on sale for $183.75

Yigal Azrouel

Red Hot

This trend is not for the faint of heart. Red leather pants are extremely difficult to pull off. I, for one, will be steering clear and likely "making it my own" by just buying a simple red skirt. I do love the pop of color, and these women look faaaaaabbbbulous.

Kate Moss- the ultimate trendsetter.

Kate Bosworth in Valentino

Caroline of carolinesmode.com (one of the best blogs out there)

Kate Bosworth in red leather pants at the cocktail party hosted by Valentino on Thursday night (April 29) in West Hollywood, Calif. nude fashion

Kate Bosworth in Valentino

Rachel Zoe dies????!!!!

Only for fashion. I had to post this as soon as I saw it. Rachel Zoe dies and goes to fashion heaven in the latest Bazaar issue. The photography, by Douglas Friedman, is stunning. Note the lighting.

Via People Stylewatch

Hart Attack

Before I even realized who Jessica Hart was, I saw these 2 photos and loved the style. You can see the second one in my festival post below.

I then learned that both these girls are one and the same- Jessica Hart. She is a well-known model from Australia with the cutest gap tooth. She also has her own blog- Jessicahart.net- where she posts images of her shoots and street style.

Her day-to-day uniform is typically the same, with vintage tees, leggings, layered jackets or flannels, and a shoulder bag. Yet she manages to look fresh and gorgeous, and I have made sure to add her to my inspiration board. Check out these looks: