Dec 4, 2009 | Fashion
What do we all think? Is it screaming Parisian chic! to you? (Of course, I’m no authority, having never been to the lovely city of light, but have any of you been? Is this Paris style or just a cheap, Forever 21 version of it?)
Now despite it being un-fashionable (and maybe a tad immoral?) to love Forever 21 design I have to say they always come up with things I’m gaga about. I’m loving the printed, piped trenchcoat, lacy umbrella, and black-and-white oxford heels (none of which are available online yet – here’s hoping!), but the whole collection feels a little burlesque to me. Maybe it’s the see-thru striped over-the-knee socks, or just the hemlines I’m having a problem with. (Of course, my image of Parisian chic usually involves skirts slightly longer, and yes, over-the-knee hose in some rare cases…but said hose must be opaque. I stand by this!) I feel almost like there’s too much skin showing for it to be “chic.”
What are your thoughts? Are you buying it?
Available now at Forever21 stores and online
And I truly am digging the lace umbrella, though the beautiful flowered umbrella below feels more “Paris” to me.
Roses Umbrella, $19.95 (sale), Signals.com
I can just myself in a little beret, with this slung over my arm and my other arm around a brown crackly paper bag, baguette sticking out the top…or in my case, it would be beret fallen off my head into a puddle, squirming toddler under the other arm, toddler-fodder gnawed bread in a crushed heap at the bottom of my bag. But at least my umbrella would be an imaginary whiff of Paris!;-)
-Carly J. Cais
Dec 4, 2009 | Fashion
Bwahahaha! Now I’ve seen everything! If you want your very own Barbie doll with Christian Louboutin-designed accessories, she’s available for $150 from Net-a-Porter. She even comes with those strappy super-spiked heels I did a DIY of last week!
Is it wrong that I kind of want this Barbie? 😉 (Just to play with a couple times, not to keep LOL.) This is definitely not a toy for little ones, though (I am amused by the fact they don’t have an “Ages x and up” disclaimer on Net-a-Porter.) I love all the little accessories…Mattel never bothered to think that realistically in designing Barbie’s shoes n stuff. Not liking the catsuit – would be much better in a long trench, oversize sunnies, and a Marc Jacobs dress. Or Rodarte sweater!! Now that would be a Barbie I buy.
-Carly J. Cais
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Dec 3, 2009 | Fashion
Maybe they are when you can’t see s$#& through them. Ha!
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Nov 30, 2009 | Fashion
(Claire’s velvet-and-chain necklace, Insight Halliwell Top, Icing by Claire’s rhinestone ring, Old Navy grosgrain rose-detail belt, Forever21 ombre-dye chiffon skirt, Delias quilted bag, Newport-News flower kitten-heel slides)
I just wanted to put this Insight top into an outfit before I say goodbye to it – since I’m giving it away here. It’s one size too big for me…*cries*….and I would have to alter it drastically to fix the fit issues…so that’s why it’s up on my blog for a giveaway. (But it’s not because I’m not appreciative of receiving it from the Insight showroom!) It’s cute, versatile, and a little edgy all at the same time.
Shoes are Newport-News knockoffs of I think some Miu Miu design? From 2002 or so…I didn’t even know they were knockoffs – they just appealed to me. I usually dislike overtly Asian-inspired clothing/accessories…I liked that these were feminine and could pair into a lot of different outfits.
I loved this Forever21 skirt the instant I saw it – such a chic take on ombre – and it’s chiffon! (Albeit poly-.) Can you tell I’ve got Spring on the brain?? I’m so over these gray days here in Portland!
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! Now it’s back to the Daily Grind…;-)
xoxox
Carly
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Roses Umbrella, $19.95 (sale), Signals.com
