March 9th, 2010
There are only a few more weeks left before the black slump is over- but my affair with the absence-of-all-colors color is not over yet. To keep it interesting- I mixed these Catapult Vintage glossy pieces for a photoshoot for NV Salon. The black leather pencil skirt and black fur chubby are now available on the racks- soon to be available online. The black pashmina I pulled from Shine adds another texture and weight with a bit of dramatic drape. (hair: Nikki Verdecchia, photo: Mike Lee)
The black leather bandage dress by Alexander Wang in the collage below was the inspiration for this look. All of these ‘chic noir’ enhancing accessories are from Catapult Vintage. Yes, I’m loving it all- still.
Contributor: Alana Madill
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March 8th, 2010
The buttery, lovely distressed lambskin Benicio tote just arrived from Monserat De Lucca- in fun Spring colors and of course anything-but-basic black. Delicious.
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March 8th, 2010
Ingrid Sophie Schram photographed at her home for Backyard Bill. To me, the perfect Saturday morning Farmers Market attire. These outfits scream Spring, especially the bright yellow socks. Such a subtle sartorial smile.
Contributor: Dana Covit
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March 6th, 2010
We all know, the French do it better. Actress Clemence Poesy is, well, no exception to that frustrating rule of thumb.
Style cues from Clemence: high-waists, wide leg jeans, school boy blazers, free-flowing layers, mussed-up hair, natural makeup. A little bit quirky in a classic, tomboyish (la garçonne is French for tomboy…) sort of way.
Photos from Garance Doré, and google.
Contributor: Dana Covit
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March 5th, 2010
Perfect slouchy tops from LA Made just arrived. This and more more more soon from our favorite luxe cotton line. Starting at $57.
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March 4th, 2010
We’re loving this mix of Shine new stuff & Catapult vintage, styled by Alana and modeled by Dana + Alana. Credits after the jump.
From top: 1) Dress: Aryn K, Sweater: Redbird by Jodi Arnold, Necklace: Iosselliani; Boots: Catapult Vintage; Belt: Noir. 2) Tote/clutch: Latico Leathers, Jacket, shoes & leather skirt: Catapult Vintage. 3) Fur chubby, clutch & top: Catapult Vintage; sunglasses: AJ Morgan. 4) Captain’s jacket, shirt, leather skirt & shoes: Catapult Vintage, Bag: Latico Leathers. 4) Hat: Werlé, clutch: MeChar, denim: Current/Elliott, Sweater & gloves: Catapult Vintage. 5) Bed jacket & shoes: Catapult Vintage, denim: Current/Elliott, necklace: Mifflin, tee: Monrow, cuff: Gina Tackett.
Tags: Clothing, Iosselliani, NEW, Vintage
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March 3rd, 2010
Shine welcomes contributor Philippa Strydom to our blog writing family. We love Phil’s eye for detail- especially when it comes to interiors- so naturally she’ll be posting her weekly visual findings of rooms, objects and things that take our breath away- with Inspired II.
I return home to South Africa once a year and always make a point of following the latest trends of Neville Trickett. He and his equally talented wife live in the Kwazulu Natal Midlands and are obsessed with anything that is botanically inspired, in addition to being self-confessed pattern junkies. Like me, he is preoccupied with Natural History in its myriad of incarnation. They have recently reopened a treasure trove of a store called Saint Verde on their farm, and their home is a shrine to all things beautiful in nature. Here is a salute to a modern-day Darwin.
Contributor: Philippa Strydom
Tags: Neville Trickett, Philippa Berrington-Blew
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March 1st, 2010
Hooray for March! Daylight savings is in two weeks & spring really is around the corner. Here are some collages to brighten up that gray-day dreariness, and inspire you to keep on truckin’ (stylishly, of course) ’til then.
Photos from: Refinery 29, Garance Dore, Facehunter, The Sartorialist, Jak & Jil, anywho.dk, Frankie Magazine, Brook&Lyn
Contibutor: Dana Covit
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February 28th, 2010
In last Sunday’s New York Times, our fave style icon talked to Karin Nelson’s Pulse. (photo by Béatrice de Géa)
CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG, actress, musician, muse.
WHAT I’M WEARING NOW
I told Nicolas Ghesquiere from Balenciaga that I needed his help for live shows, so he made me this jacket in three different colors. He made the belt, too. Because I dress in a very simple way, I like having one little thing that comes out a bit. I’ve been wearing these boots for four or five years. They’re from a place in London called R. Soles. They’re just easy. I love the color. The shirt is Schweisser. I found it at Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles. The jeans are Notify. I’ve been wearing these for four years. The patina — that’s what I love. So, I have many pairs, but I keep wearing the same ones until I have holes in them and then I start again. I use them in a brutal way.
STYLE CREDO
I don’t like to think about what I’m wearing until I have to — for pictures or events. I like having a uniform: basics that I pick from. It’s funny to hear that I’m a style icon because there’s no effort.
ON MAKEUP
In the ’60s and ’70s, my mother wore a lot of black eyes, and when I was growing up, she went back to nothing. She always told me that you have to be bare — nothing better than not having any makeup. I wish I had tried things like all young girls do. So now I’m trying things out. Basic things like mascara. I’ve tried a really strong lip, but it just doesn’t suit me. Everything that you notice is to me very harsh. I like to be as discreet as I can.
ON FRAGRANCE
I don’t wear fragrance. I like the smell of skin and things that are not perfume, like talcum powder. But I love the idea that Nicolas thought about me when he made the new Balenciaga fragrance. It’s lovely. I keep it as an object and I smell it. I love it as if it was a costume.
We’ve got Irm- her latest collaboration with Beck on constant rotation at the shop. Listen now.
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