Looking fierce as the Sartorialist captures this woman's moment on Seventh Avenue, NYC.
Now this is how you grab the Sartorialist's eye: by looking sexy by confidence and downright fierce.
Intimidation. Check. Personal style. Double Check. Fearlessness. Check, Check, Check.
Admiration for the peep toes, gold belt and the blue blazer. As my girl KMD would say: so fire.
-jo
In the words of Rachel Zoe: I am literally dying over these Sam Edelman 'Zoe' Ankle Boots.
Literally.
They are mix of leather and faux suede - with a chunky, bold heel. So daring with the concealed heel - I can't help but die over them. They remind me of Mary-Kate's famous Balenciaga - platform ankle boots that she is seen donning almost every-day. GASP - she . . . repeats!
SIDENOTE: There is no fashion crime against repeating either an outfit or an article of clothing. If you're really against repeating a oufit - switch it up with a new accessory. Always works. AND ALSO - we're in a recession, so we're bound to repeat.
Very. Gorge.
-jo
My Favorite Fashionista Moment of the Week:
Rihanna at the Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year Awards (November 9) wearing a glamour-infused, architectural-detailed couture gown by Stephane Rolland .
Rihanna- 2009 Woman of the Year
[image from justjared]
Now - that - is how a Woman of the Year should dress like. Congrats Rihanna!
-jo
Judging by my tweets, one can assume that I am obsessed with Fran Drescher's "The Nanny." Well - no need to assume - I am obsessed.
Fran Drescher as The Nanny
Having first aired in 1993 - the show ran for 6 seasons - ending in 1999 with 145 episodes. Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and countless awards, the show was a hit. I remember watching a bit of the show when I was younger - and the thing I remembered the most was Fran's high-nasal voice. Yet no matter how annoying it sounds, it is iconic. You hear that voice, and you know its Fran.
Ten years after its last air date, I was re-acquainted with TV Land's Favorite Nanny on Nick @ Nite over this past summer. Two episodes in - and I was hooked. So much so that I ran out to the store and invested in Season 1 and 2.
What I love about the show is how it continues to stay relevant. The jokes, innuendos, themes and messages are still hilarious and important to today. I also love the fashions of Fran Fine. Her style from 1993 -1999 is what we see in the fashion magazines that are currently on newsstands. Sequins, tights, menswear, blazers, over-the-knee boots, neon, studs, leather, fur and BIG HAIR = are all trends then and now.
Nanny Fine - Today
[image from polyvore]
I just recently watched the series finale, and it was bittersweet. The flashbacks, new beginnings and endings - were too much for me to handle. Even though it ended ten years ago, I didn't want it to end now (if that makes any sense.) So imagine my excitement when I found out that there was A REUNION for "The Nanny" cast in 2004! (sidenote: Episodes continue to air on Nick @ Nite every night)
The Nanny Reunion - A Nosh to Remember
Honestly, watch The Nanny - there is so much learn, laugh and love.
-jo
My favorite fashionista: Emma Watson.
Here is a photo from her outtakes of her photo shoot for the Russian Elle Girl thanks to Sassy! (I wish Elle Girl was still being published in the US)
[photos from Celebuzz- more HERE]
AND the shoes make the dress - a beautiful white constructed tutu dress, complete with gray glam Grecian-inspired heels.
-jo
One may have overlooked American Eagle Outfitters as a respected retail store after High School - however - I have to say that AE apparel has come a long way from our high school days. Keeping in tune with the current fashions, AE mixes current with tradition in this year's Holiday season looks.
What am I obsessing over? Flannel, sequins, knits, tights and jewerly. All of which can be found at AE at affordable prices. There is nothing like shopping recessionista style - while picking up trendy pieces at the same time.
Here are some of my favorites:
Shrunken Bonfire Flannel Shirt
Shrunken Bonfire Flannel Shirt
Cable Knit Cardigan Jacket
Sparkle Tank
Buffalo Check Sweetheart Dress
Brocade Strapless Dress
(Featured in GLAMOUR's December Issue pg. 140)
Floral Fishnet Tights
Also, one should note how often AE is mentioned in fashion magazines, like Glamour, Marie Claire, Allure, Teen Vogue, Details, People Style Watch and more. [Sidenote: Jessica Simpson wore AE Jeans on her cover of Glamour September 2009 issue.] If fashion's leading magazines acknowledge AE as a leading fashion-conscious retail store, then so should we. Take advantage of AE's affordable styles - like a true recessionista.
Stay recession happy!
-jo
I'm really excited about Teen Vogue's December 2009 issue with Dakota Fanning! I haven't seen her on many magazine covers (her last appearance in Teen Vogue was when she was twelve!) - so its great to see her grace the pages of a fashion magazine again.Taking on her latest role as a vampire in Twilight's New Moon - Dakota captures the sinister vampire Jane whose angelic looks are merely a distraction from her evil. She has said that her character in New Moon was a "fantastic" role, and I'm really looking forward to see how well she portrays Jane!
The 15 year-old was recently crowned as Homecoming Princess at her High School - she is also a Varsity cheerleader - which I think is pretty cool. Not only is she a young Hollywood star - but she also cheers for her High School football team on the side. In her interview with Teen Vogue, Dakota states, "I enjoy having a normal life." In reality, she's just your average teenager... who is also the youngest person ever to be nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award. Touche.
Yes, she is normal - with perks - and an adoring personality.
I love her photo spread for Teen Vogue - with the different prints and patterns - it carries an Old-Hollywood, vintage look. I am obsessed with the platform shoes and high-waisted ruffle skirts - very playfully, yet chic. She looks so adorable and, dare I say - grown up.
[Photos from justjared/Teen Vogue]
New Moon is coming out in . . . 11 days (November 20), and the media frenzy has already begun . . .
-jo
