Oh, ASOS. You taunt me with your fabulous, fashion-forward designs that are so utterly affordably…until I factor in the $15+ shipping fee. Well, not this weekend!
Is it wrong to spend $300 just because I’m saving $15??
-Carly J. Cais
A preview of Willy Vanderperre’s resort story in the next V Magazine issue #62 which comes out November 3rd, featuring Miranda Kerr in her much–buzzed–about high fashion turn. Also featured is model Ana Beatriz Barros.
The theme of the story is sort of “postmodern pinup,” a subversive take on sexy, courtesy of Olivier Rizzo. Miranda Kerr is best-known for being an Australian supermodel, the girlfriend of actor Orlando Bloom and a Victoria’s Secret angel.
V Magazine, issue #62 – www.vmagazine.com
“PIN ME UP, PIN ME DOWN”
Sex, meet deconstruction. Deconstruction, meet sex. The cruise collections get smart with a postmodern take on pinup dressing, featuring Victoria’s Secret weapons Miranda Kerr and Ana Beatri Barros
Photography by Willy Vanderperre; Styling by Olivier Rizzo
Don’t you just love the idea of wearing lingerie over a one-piece bathing suit and a sweater??
xoxox
Carly
For all of you handbag-loving fashionistas based in NYC…
Clear your calendars for the Carlos Falchi Sample Sale! 2 Days Only! 70% off retail! 260 W 39th St! (Or just head on over there to watch the other handbag-loving fashionistas elbow their way to a chic steal…)
-Carly J. Cais
So my outfit including the Priorities Navy Gabardine Boyfriend Vest ($90, Bluefly.com) has already been posted to SyleList.com and Bluefly.com…please vote for me! (And be entered to win a $1000 Bluefly.com shopping spree!)
But, always being the overachiever, I decided to style this vest in a number of different outfits since it is incredibly versatile.
With The Boyfriend Husband Jean. Methinks they’re a bit too baggy, but what the hey.
The precursor to the outfit I submitted for the competition. I decided the jeans had to be skinnier-cut in order for the outfit to work.
Channeling Cyndi Lauper.
Military-style. Why is a vest categorized as “outerwear” when you wear it inside your coat/jacket? Wear it on top: outerwear over outerwear!
Ruffled silly.I certainly could have worn it over a coordinating slim skirt for office-appropriate attire, or open over a white tee and destroyed jeans. But that’s so expected!
How would you have styled the vest?
xoxo
Carly
(chiffon blouse with collar pulled into vest sleeves, Bluefly.com Priorities Navy Gabardine Boyfriend Vest, DIY multi-chain necklace, handmade rings, buckled cuff, necklace worn as bracelet, tie-dye skinny jeans, studded stretch bracelet, wedge-heel multi-buckled boots, studded flap handbag)Fall ’09 is all about a study in contrasts: hard and soft, light and dark, flirty and businesslike, girly meets edgy, structured undone by irreverence. A boyfriend vest is the ultimate layering piece for cooler weather, but its unisex silhouette demands something light and feminine, such as a tiered chiffon blouse.
Even though pairing the vest with some jeans (as in the item description!) felt like a bit of a cop-out, this vest needs to be balanced out by something slim-fitting (and a little sexy) on the bottom. Tie-dye jeans may be seen as Fashion Risk, but they’re currently on-trend (and on celebs and fashionistas from coast to coast!). I love how the blotchy, nebulous pattern mimics the Fall leaves.
The red lip is back this season – and so I chose an fiery red to play off the blue of the vest and jeans.
Studded jewelry and accessories are also in opposition with each other: mixed metals (silver and gold) and shapes (squares and circles; pointy and flat) pair and complement. Buckled wedge booties complete the look and lend it an urban edge.
*Styling Tip: If you feel like you’ve fallen into an accessory rut, try wearing your jewelry in an unexpected way to reinvent your look! Here, I’ve wound a necklace around my wrist to become a zippered multistrand bracelet [right hand, partially hidden by bag handles], and placed a stretchy cuff bracelet over my jeans at the ankle [left leg]. (The banklet is born!)
Thanks for looking and I’d love to have your vote on StyleList.com!
xoxox
Carly
This week looks like a fabulous one in the world of discount designer shopping!
Ideeli.com has a fabulous roster of sales coming up…here are some of the highlights:
Tuesday, 10/27/09
*Jessica Simpson Outerwear (high neck coat pictured above)
Save up to: 71%Off
Prices start at: $69
*Donald J. Pliner Handbags (Palma Hobo pictured above)
Save up to: 56%Off
Prices start at: $97
Wednesday, 10/28/09
*Tart Contemporary (Avril Dress pictured above)
Save up to: 60%Off
Prices start at: $22
*Gwyneth Shoes
Save up to: 54%Off
Prices start at: $47
*Rampage Bags
Friday, 10/30/09
*ABS by Allen Schwartz Dresses (Tie Back Halter pictured above)
Save up to: 78%Off
Prices start at: $55
*ABS by Allen Schwartz Outerwear
Save up to: 76%Off
Prices start at: $85
*Subversive Jewelry
I’m dying to see what pieces from Subversive Jewelry are available!
If you aren’t a member of Ideeli yet, click here to use my invite link and automatically have access to some of the best designer sales around.
If you already are a member, don’t forget to log on to Ideeli.com all this week to take advantage of discounted merchandise up to 78% off!
-Carly J. Cais
Carly J. Cais I am a DIY’er, designer, sewist, maker, and marketer. Chic Creative Life is where I share what I do, and help others bring their unique style into their own lives.
