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Took Her to a Supermarket

Grace — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:10:09 +0000

Some people just have it and Jarvis Cocker is one of them. I’m already a huge fan of men’s fashion. The structured suits, the over-sized knits, the stiff button-ups. Give me it all! And yes, I mean in my closet. Who doesn’t want to share all their clothes with their boyfriend?

But back to Jarvis. Adore him. Talented musician with any girl’s favorite voice. Listen to the way he charms you with his words, you’ll get it. And the guy really has his own personal style developed. Dapper, a bit quirky, very London gentlemen.

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Perfect Pairings

Grace — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:57:41 +0000

There’s something so exciting about seeing a couple that is so completely right for each other. Like the gum tree and koalas, Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Sean Lennon couldn’t be a better match. Maybe cookies and milk would have been the better analogy since the point I’m getting to is that Sean and Charlotte complement each other so well, that it is almost disgusting.

Case(s) in point:

I have a thing for buying vintage slips and nighties, the problem is I’ve just never known what to do with them. Charlotte just found the ultimate solution for this little conundrum of mine.

This is so 80s it makes my Hair Poof

Grace — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:43:12 +0000

How can the world not miss Brittany Murphy? Marvelous actress, the eternal optimist, free-spirited, quirky, at times edgy, not your cookie-cutter Hollywood gal. She came to us as as Tai in Clueless, Lisa in Drop Dead Gorgeous, Daisy in Girl, Interrupted, Nikki in Spun, Molly Gunn, Shellie of Sin City and much, much more.

The girl who made want a pig called ‘Moo’. The world loves you Brittany.

Just Like A Woman

Grace — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:18:00 +0000

After watching the Science of Sleep, it finally hit me. Just how marvelous Charlotte Gainsbourg really is. The combination of her enigmatic face and graceful, understated presence makes an alluring lady. You look at Charlotte and know there is so much more going on than meets the eye. A little montage dedicated to the lovely daughter of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg.

And now a little something for your listening pleasure.

Slow Down World You Are Going Too Fast

Grace — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:29:00 +0000

A whirlwind of a week it has been. I had a moment to look back over my most recent posts. And oh my! It seems I am on a shoe binge! Looks like it is time to bunker down and get working on some outfit posts! In the mean time, how about a little fashion rewind.

Milla Jovovich’s first cover! Just shy of twelve years old. Even at such a young age she was a real gem.

If anyone is interested, or knows anyone that might be, I just further discounted the jeans I have for sale on my closet blog. I am down to the final pairs, so get ‘em while their hot!

(Pssst. . . Don’t forget that I’m running a contest right now for my readers.)

A Dream

Grace — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:15:00 +0000

I’m sure most of you have seen the new Chanel short with Audrey Tatou. It is brilliant, and I am going to take the risk of being a copy cat by posting a snippet of it here for the viewing pleasure of those that haven’t yet seen it.

If you feel like that wasn’t enough, you can view the full version here.

Have a lovely day!

Style Icon: Nico

Grace — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:54:00 +0000

Fashion model, turned singer, turned muse.

Nico had a very effortless style. She wore a lot of tailored pieces, her style was minimal. She always managed to look very chic and put together. The striped button-down can be worn tucked in to pants, with the scarf for a little less casual affair. Pair white jeans, a basic long-sleeved tee, a leather belt and this cotton blazer to create a laid back Nico look. These pleated trousers are a tailored piece that follow the men’s wear theme throughout her wardrobe. Nico wasn’t caught wearing heels to often—but since not all of us are blessed with model height, these white wedges fit the bill perfectly for a 1970’s muse.

Check out more of Nico with the Velvet Underground.

The Original “It” Girl

Grace — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Clara Bow brought the flapper to the forefront of fashion. A silent film star that oozed sexual magnetism on the screen. Clara Bow is most remembered for her dark, heart-shaped lips. Bring a little of that jazz-age into your life by adding some of these pieces into your wardrobe.

Vintage Paisley Silk Scarf

Accordion Pleated Full Skirt

Cotton Geometric Sweater

Beaded Chiffon Glisse Cami

Silk Ruffled Hem Dress

Vintage Cloche

Bridgette Bardot

Grace — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:06:00 +0000

Miss Bardot is the ultimate summer vixen. And with the dawn of warmer months, now is the perfect time to take some inspiration from the sultry French actress.

Birch-Cloth Cotton Pencil Skirt $108.00

Harbor-Stripe Underwire Top $54.00

Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Boat Neck $21.00

Calvin Klein Jeans Crop Skinny Stretch Jeans $59.50

Silence & Noise High Rise 5-Pocket Short $58.00

Marjorie Suede Ballet Flats $98.00

Fab Basic Headband $1.50

byCorpus Striped Pocket Tank $38.00

Pleated Swingy Slip $58.00

To really get in the spirit check out Bardot here.

Ladies With An Attitude

Grace — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:06:00 +0000

I was watching Casablanca the other day, and a feeling of envy swept over me. There is a certain je ne sais quoi that Ingrid Bergman possessed. And it doesn’t stop at Bergman, there are a select number of ladies that had that ‘it’ quality. I’d love to figure out what that ‘it’ is. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll do a little profile on each of these fantastic ladies. Any of you have insight on emulating that magical quality?

(Left to right: Lauren Bacall, Marlene Dietrich, Edie Sedgwick, Elizabeth Taylor, Clara Bow, Ingrid Bergman, Sophie Loren, Greta Garbo, Bridgette Bardot, Nico, Rita Hayworth, Audrey Hepburn) All photos from Google images.