Today I decided to finally buy that reusable bag I've been wanting in the sailor stripe from Baggu (Don't worry I haven't been using plastic, just free promotional tote bags, which are getting kind of ratty). Well, what a nice surprise that the lovely No6 has apparently done a collaboration with Baggu and has a whole host of chic prints for me to choose from! Aren't they adorable? Now all I have to do is decide which one...
So I've been admiring the brand Wood Wood for a little while. I only recently learned it is from Denmark (of course). Totokaelo has been carrying it for several seasons and so has Creatures of Comfort. Like all Scandinavian brands, it is hard to rationalize spending the $$ on such simple pieces. For me, I love the clean lines and the natural fabrics of those from up north like Filippa K, Acne, Whyred, Samsoe+Samsoe, etc. Although I actually end up purchasing them on very rare occasions and almost always when I'm actually IN Scandinavia.
Back to Wood Wood, they are a little more quirky than the others, like VPL crossed with Rachel Comey and a little bit of Viktor and Rolf menswear thrown in. I have been drooling over their new sweater dresses on Totokaelo. And then while perusing Urban Outfitters, I saw that strangely they are carrying Wood Wood too! Apparently Urban has some sort of "around the world" sampling of world designers at much higher than their usual price points. It includes Wood Wood, Madras by APC, Stine Goya, Dagmar, among others. And interestingly, while their pictures aren't nearly as good as the ones at Totokaelo, the prices on Urban's site are a good bit lower. Strange, no? Well I am not arguing but it should be known that there is a deal to be had.
Here are the 3 I've had my eye on:
This is the Lis Dress, It is $165 at Urban (and $207 on Totokaelo).
This is the Annette Dress, $175 (vs $219). I love the extra long sleeves, and it should be noted this is a terry sweat material (not knit).
This is the Aimee Dress, $120 (vs $150)
So, clogs are from Sweden, right? Well according to a native Swede living in Portland and known simply as "the clogmaster", there are no authentic makers of clogs left in Sweden. The brand Swedish Hasbeens, while being super cute (look out for their new striped ones) is apparently no more authentic than Dansko. The company was started very recently by a girl who discovered an old box of throw-back clogs and decided to reproduce them. According to the Clogmaster, the Hasbeens are only imitations of the real things - aren't stiff and don't follow the strict rules of clog-making. The clogmaster insist that the only one who makes clogs the real old-world way is Sven's of Minnesota, a Swede who immigrated to the US years ago and has been making them since the '70s. Since his clogs tend to be more of the run-of-the-mill variety, good thing No6 came along to style up Sven.
No6 - the brand started by a pair of NYC-based former models and known purveyor of fine Swedish clogs made authentically by Sven's of Minnesota - just debuted their Fall line of clogs. And, boy, are they something to behold. And own. (I have already snapped up the saddle shoe clogs) The new lace-up model is pretty killer. Something new for this season is that all models are on the "high" heel (the classic short ankle strap boot that made them famous is only on a "mid" heel). I was worried they would be impossible to walk in. Not so. I think I might actually be able to run down the street in mine if necessary.
No6 is available online and in select stores - including Frances May in Portland, Creatures of Comfort in LA and Totokaelo in Seattle.
Even though Gossip Girl hasn't started its new season, I have already had a good look at the fashion (which is the only reason the show is worth watching). I love the outfit that new character Clémence Poésy is wearing. Not only is she always super stylish in real life (French, after all) but they have her in a slightly boyish combination of sheer blouse and flirty skirt. Love it. Thought it was a great look during my jam-packed day.
Apparently, APC has a blog. Check it out: APC Journal
Oh and btw, my dream is to send my daughter to the APC preschool in Paris. It's like Madeline with killer fashion. This is the taking of their class picture.
sorry for the lapse in posting lately. I think I felt like no one was reading...but I heard that some are. So I guess I should be more attentive. I am working (mentally) on some new and exciting posts that are yet to come but in the meantime....
I have been inundated with emails from all those lauding their new Fall collections. Since I am knee-deep in a house renovation I have tried to simply window-shop. While window-shopping, I fell hard for all the new tomboy stuff out there, and at affordable places like Urban and J.Crew. The latter is really nailing it lately. So I picked a couple of items from their Fall preview that are very boy and very decidedly not your typical frou-frou J.Crew.
I love this monochromatic look. I have been unconsciously dressing in all one color lately. I thought maybe it was because I have an overabundance of navy and black. Now apparently it's a trend. I love how the manly tie is paired with super tight khaki pants.
While this is a totally weird outfit (and picture), I love the shirt. I love pullover henleys - they are not done more often. This shirt is straight up APC at half the price (and probably better quality - sorry, APC.)
Okay maybe this doesn't fall into the tomboy category, but I really like this dress. You might have to look like a model for it to be flattering but it's really plain while having clean and simple lines at the same time.
And to end, a very cute "accessory" piece as I see it: this grey merino vest. The outfit is no good but styled in a different way, with skinny jeans or the dress above (in black) with Isabel Marant ankle boots or gladiator sandals or clog boots and it's an outfit-making item.
Everything is from jcrew's new fall arrivals.
