Friday, August 31, 2012

Woo Hoo WILLOW!!!


At long last, Willow has joined the WWW of online shopping!


I am already eyeing a few pieces:


Wish I had nabbed the tweed jacket of the same fabric of this dress I bought, but this one is equally stunning


This dress looks so comfy and easy to throw on and head out the door...
Every season Willow cuts a mean black jacket, this peplum version is no exception.

They don't have the jacket on the shop (as yet), but that's what I am eyeing from this outfit...

The jacket, the pants, the pumps...one of each please!

all pics via willowltd.com

I wish the images on the online shop could be zoomed into more, and I find the layout a bit bland and uninviting (which is often the case with actual designers' stores, why is that?), but at least it's finally here!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

SSENSE extra 20% off code on sale items TODAY only!


SSENSE is offering a one-day coupon, XTRA20, on the last day of the summer sale, today only, August 29th, giving an additional 20% discount on sale items that are already up to 80% off on ssense.com! The one-day promotional offer will be in effect 12:00am - 11:59pm on August 29th.

You can click on the image below to take you to the sale items, and use the code XTRA20 for that extra 20% off! I am off to scour the store right now!



Ok, scoured, and thought I'd quickly post some of my favourite items, some of which are currently in my shopping bag (which I am trying very hard to narrow down, so hard!). I don't have time to link each one, so if something catches your eye, just click on the picture and type in the description of the item on ssense's search box, and it'll lead you to the product page. The prices of some stuff are unreal!


Balmain Anna Pumps $195 (!), Mulberry blue Harriet bag $450 (!), McQ by Alexander McQueen quilted leather biker vest $319

Vanessa Bruno pink drape dress $94 (!), Matthew Williamson print silk pants $180 (!), Damir Doma silk drape sleeve jacket $228

3.1 Phillip Lim boxy tank dress $102, Marc by Marc Jacobs midnight green coco draped jersey dress $108, 3.1 Phillip Lim chevron beaded silk shift dress $348 (from $1450, people!)

3.1 Phillip Lim short faded orange silk dress $118, 3.1 Phillip Lim faded orange wrap skirt $89 (!), Chloe salmon silk blouse $196

Rick Owens dark dust silk dress $312, Matthew Williamson long silk gradient dress $478, Rick Owens grey sleeveless dress $264 (!)

Vanessa Bruno satin crepe blazer $321, Preen blue frock dress $376, Chloe china crepe tie blouse $238

Camilla Skovgard studded heels $339, Unttld Perfecto leather blazer $540, Lanvin bronze sandals $238

Alexander Wang Pareo Swimsuit dress $300, Pierre Balmain black smoking blazer $324, , Comme des Garcons black lace dress (although I don't see any lace) $257 (!)

Givenchy Camel Shopper tote $716, Viktor & Rolf yellow goddess gown $473 (!), Alexander McQueen Pale Pink suede pumps $376 (!)

Rick Owens boots $353! T by Alexander Wang silk shirt $97, Chloe wedges $340

all pics and items from ssense.com

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 6 - Blazers

How to Wear Leather Pants (cont.):


Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.


Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.

What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants (see Part 2 here)

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes (pumps for a more polished and elegant look)

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Denim button shirts

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests (see Part 3 here)

· Fitted or bulky sweater or casual tee – for contrast in material (see Part 1 here)

· Wear with a casual top and jacket (see Part 4 here)

· Throw a coat over it (see Part 5 here)

· Blazer, black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer.

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

PART 6

Blazers

My favourite 'uniform' used to be jeans, tee and blazer - swapping jeans with leather pants amps it up a bit:








Because the original post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, please click below for pics of leather pant outfits with:

Pt 1 - Tees and Knits
Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses
Pt 3 - Fur and shearling
Pt 4 - Jackets
Pt 5 - Coats


Because my leather pants are thin and skinny, I will also be wearing them in place of ordinary leggings when I want to toughen or glam up an outfit:
  • With short feminine (or not) dresses
  • Sweater dresses
  • Tuxedo vest/dress

For my own reference, so I remember what I want to wear my leather pants with:





I usually struggle a bit with showing my legs in this Balenciaga dress (probably because it comes up on the sides), even though my legs are only half the length of Giovanna's...

How are you wearing your leather pants?

How to Wear Leather Pants Pt 5 - Coats



How to Wear Leather Pants (cont.):


Along with a good cut, fit and length of the pants, contrast in texture and/or colour is important when choosing what to wear with leather pants.


Since pants make up the bottom half of an outfit, the top half must have enough contrast for visual interest, contrasting textures with fabrics and materials like mohair, tweed, cotton, and wool (a shiny top with shiny bottom would only look tacky). Olivia Palermo is pro at this, often opting for fur vests and jackets to add texture, shape and layers to her outfit.

Contrasing colours add to an outfit (even though we often see lots of black being worn together - a white/coloured tee breaks up the look). Black leather pants worn with a black silk shirt doesn't usually look as good as with a white knit, because the texture and color don't provide enough contrast with the leather.


What to wear leather pants with:

Keep it casual up top to give it a more laid-back vibe, opting for flowy fits:

· Solid coloured silk and/or button shirts/blouses (even denim shirts, if you're keen), preferably in neutral or soft tones, to balance out the harshness of the pants (see Part 2 here)

· With a stylish pair of flat or low-heeled shoes

· Avoid shiny/sleeveless tops (more for evening)

· Denim button shirts

· Add contrasting texture with shearling or fur vests (see Part 3 here)

· Fitted or bulky sweater – for contrast in material (see Part 1 here)

Wear with a casual top and jacket (see Part 4 here)

· Throw a coat over it

· Blazer, black or neutral-coloured (eg. Oversized or boyfriend blazer with a simple tee, or tuxedo jacket) – can be dressed down with flats, or glammed up with pumps, Emanuelle Alt shows us how striking black leather pants look with a white blazer. (see Part 6 here)

Example outfits:

· simple T-shirt, blazer and ballet flats (or low-heeled ankle boots, or pumps for a more polished look)

· Model-off-duty look: slouchy vintage T-shirt, and ankle boots (or sneakers)

PART 5

Coats




Am now eyeing leather pants in red...Elin Kling wears hers beautifully! Am seriously considering the red version of the Current/Elliott leather pants I bought.






Because the original post was too long and picture heavy, I decided to break up the pics into different posts, please click below for pics of leather pant outfits with:

Pt 1 - Tees and Knits
Pt 2 - Shirts and blouses
Pt 3 - Fur and shearling
Pt 4 - Jackets
Pt 6 - Blazers