Fall 09: Dries Van Noten

I will forever love the use of colour in the collection by Dries Van Noten from Fall 09. What should be so wrong was actually so so right. Pink/red/camel?! Burgundy/Brown/Grey. And the fact that the colours where applied to perfectly cut classic pieces adds the perfect refinement and seriousness to the kooky palette.

Dries Van Noten Fall 09

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Inspiring Alexander Wang

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It seemed like immediately after Alexander Wang's fall 2008 collection walked, girls across the city took shears to their panty hose and stopped washing their hair. After his spring 2009 show, many also probably contemplated sitting in the bathroom with the shower running on hot after getting dressed to get that just-walked-through-a-sauna look. After his fall 2009 show, we seriously contemplated cutting holes in our blazers and cocktail dresses.

.. Story of my LIFE!!! The dude is a magician.

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BB

The Poly always does disheveled, sexy blonde so well - yet like The Kass, still remains high fashion and classy. Love that they have put leopard print, thigh high boots and slick black pieces in woodsy countryside.

I think that Chloe jacket/cape/thing is one of my favorite pieces of the whole fall season - dramatic yet earthy, and actually semi-practical!

Vogue Paris September 2009 "BB"

Natasha Poly by Mario Sorrenti

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H&M Fall 09: "Back In Black"

One of my long time favorite girls, Angela Lindvall, shows everyone that she's still got it - and more. H&M have done a good job of interpreting all the key trends and shapes from Fall 09 - and cleverly stuck with black black black. I seriously want ever piece here - although I am a fiend for anything tight and black in velvet/leather/sequins.

H&M Magazine Fall 2009 "Back In Black" 

Angela Lindvall by David Vasiljevic 

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Books And Bags

I neeeed this bag. It is actually too perfect. Slouchy and natural, with amazing details. This type of leather is always my favorite - it wears in and ages. Darkening, wearing and aging. Thats the joy of leather - and why I hate the overly processed kinds most bags come in these days. This bag would show where its been and the love you've given it - and reflect that hard work it's put in for you over the years, getting even better with age.

Be&D Woodstock handbag

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On the same tangent of "Classics", there's something about mountains and walls of leather bound books that I have always loved - probably because I've always grown up with our bookshelves groaning (and literally breaking) under the weight of all our books. I love a few copies I was given by my grandpa that are leather bound and gold embossed - not to mention perfectly battered and worn. Books are always best when they look like they have been read by several generations worth of bookworms.

So understandably the nerd in me is loving the Fall 09 campaign shots for Alberta Ferretti.

Alberta Ferretti Fall 2009 by Steven Meisel

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Miu Miu Fall 09 Campaign

The new Miu Miu campaign for fall stunning - the black and white combined with washed out colour really works for once (so often this can look very wrong). These are miles better than than the Katie Holmes campaign. I love the combination of the soft beiges and camels with the grey. There's a refreshing austerity and refinement but also an appealing sense of luxury - hello bejewelment!

Miu Miu Fall 2009 by Mert & Marcus 

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ADN de la Mode

The stunning August issue of French Vogue (shot entirely by Inez and Vinoodh) has a deliciously long editorially showcasing the key fall looks from all the major designers - and they've used all the top girls and there still is a real sense of continuity.

Isabel Marant, Ferragamo & Dsquared

Miu Miu & Paul Smith

Louis Vuitton, Versace & Balmain

Prada, Fendi & Gucci

Loewe & Rick Owens

Chanel & Yves Saint Laurent

Vogue Paris August 09 "ADN de la Mode" 

By Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin 

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Stella Loves Bambi Too!!!

Ohmygod stop it. Stella loves Bambi too!!!!  These are some shots from her Fall 09 campaign - hitting the September mags. It seriously doesn't get much more awesome than this. I mentioned recently to all of you that I have a never ending love for deeriness, so you can understand I am totally tripping all over this!

Source: Fashionista

Siren Call

I love the blatant luxury of this editorial - both in the clothes, beauty and setting. Beyond glam! Am loving waved, side-parted hair at the moment - am def on a Jerry Hall trip.

Elle US July 09 "Siren Call" 

Valeria Dmitrienko by Alexei Hay

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Tasha & Alex

I love the shots of Tasha Tilberg in some of the best pieces from the Fall 09 collection by Alexander Wang on his website - so fun and fresh and she is so badass its awesome. Tilberg is definitely one of my favorite models - so unique and different.

Source: Alexander Wang

Balmain: Fall/Winter 09 Campaign

First shot of Anja Rubik doing Balmain Fall 09 - love that they've used one of my fave runway looks (which looks even better with the leather jacket here). Also loving Anja's longer crop.

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Chloe: Fall/Winter 09 Campaign - More!!!

A second Chloe campaign shot has popped up and is just as heavenly as the first. Seriously it doesn't get much better than these. I've always loved the Chloe Girls. And Hannah MacGibbon is pretty much awesome - dying to see what she does for Spring 2010!

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Louis Vuitton: Fall/Winter 09 Campaign

I'm loving the Louis Vuitton campaign shots for Fall 09 that have been sneaking out - they are a surreal trip, which I always love. They almost look solarized. Awesome.

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 09/10 

Madonna by Steven Meisel

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Chloe: Fall/Winter 09 Campaign

Woke up do to find one of Chloe's fall/winter 09 campaign shots is out (on the net anyway). And its beautiful - but then again I didn't expect anything less because I LOVED the collection and what Hannah MacGibbon has been doing in general, and when are Chloe campaigns ever not mind blowingly awesome?

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Fly Girl

I've always loved the romanticism, adventure and mystery associated with Amelia Earhart - a strong, pioneering woman bringing elegance to a dangerous, manly field. Who just disappears in the pacific. Classic and still a total mystery. So I pretty much died when Hermes sent leather, fur and goggle clad aviatrices down the runway for Fall 09. This all also explains why I have always strangely coveted a leather scull-cap.

Editorial: Harper’s Bazaar US July 2009 "Fashion Takes Flight" Heidi Mount by Peter Lindbergh

Collection: Hermes Fall 09

Sources: Fashion Gone Rogue, Style.com

Lover: "White Moon Rising"

Lover's new collection "White Moon Rising" has finally surfaced! Tres excite. Have been looking forward to this since the teaser image appeared on their fab site. As always, the collection is impeccable. I have loved Susien and Nick's work since way back in high school. As much as the collections themselves, I love all the inspirations and influences that go into each; the back stories, music, cultural figures, films etc (I end up doing an intense wikipedia/library/itunes search after each one comes out).

White Moon Rising is inspired by "the bad seed" namely mesmerising and irisitable figures like "Yoko Ono and Bianca Jagger who entice and tempt men with their off beat beauty". Which is a perfect and intriguing concept as no one can deny how intriguing and hypnotic figures like that are. Whether we like it or not, we are generally all drawn to danger and risk - whatever form it takes; people, experiences, thoughts etc). 

Other influences are African Zulu rituals the films of Kenneth Anger. Both of which I'm loving. Ever since I was a little girl (and probably to my parents slight worry) I have been intrigued by the occult, paranormal and black magic (not in a creepy or weird way) more by the danger and glamour. Probably explains my obsession with velvet, pentacles and candles now. Have also been very interested in the work of Anger since reading Sway by Zachary Lazar - his films are insane trips. And will blow you away when you think of how long ago they first came out.

The opening and closing shots on their website are stunningly ethereal - so evocative of Peter Weir's Picnic At Hanging Rock (AMAZING film. Such a must see - and another childhood (and constantly enduring) obsession of mine. Thank god I have the video. It's v hard to find. Below are my favorite looks from both versions of the collection (accompanied by predictable excited rambling).

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE - SUMMER 09/10

I love the prints used - sort of a love child of leopard print and tribal thats been put through a kaleidoscope.
As always, the tailoring is impeccable. Marries sharp yet soft perfectly. Im ding for that cream blazer! Has been on my Want List for forever.
As most of you know, I am a total velvet fiend. And the only thing better than velvet, is burgundy velvet. So I'm understandably totally coveting that dress. Leather shorts are also on my aforementioned list, and this pair looks pretty my perfect.
Every season the swimwear comes out I pretty much die. So so perfect. I hate pretty much all swimwear thats around - bright, terribly prints, o.t.t details etc. So Lover's comes as a sigh of relief. One of these summers I think I'll bite the bullet and treat myself to some. Not to taint with chlorine or salt water mind you. Will just live in them as daywear.

NORTHERN HEMISPHERE WINTER 09/10

One of the things I love about every new collection is seeing how the pieces are styled for both hemispheres (same goes with Karen Walker's collection). Its twice as many ideas and inspirations. Spoilt for choice really! Us Antipodeans missed out on getting the fabulous Tallulah, but those of you up top did.

Expectedly, that blood red velvet dress looks killer (appropriate operative work? Haha) with opaques. Therefore I need it even more. The duffle jackets with detachable capelettes are also insanely cute. Much to my mothers dismay, I have always loved a duffle I blame the Paddington Bear I had as a kid - so therefore its your fault Ma!
Also on the vein of cosy (and v necessary) outerwear. I've been coveting their voluminous capes for a couple of seasons now. Pretty much a v stylish blanket, which would be perfect as I am totally cold intolerant.
Lover always do the most amazingly angelic white pieces (that always make me think of Picnic At Hanging Rock). Im totally dying for the dress on the left. It has shoulder cut outs! SHOULDER CUT OUTS!!! Need. Now. Wonder if they will be doing it for the southern hemisphere? God I hope so. I am a total sucker for a white dress in the heat of summer. V colonial. Best accessorised with a gin and tonic.
I can't decide which version of the black lace body con I like best? Dress or bodysuit? And to sleeve or not to sleeve? Im thinking sleeved bodysuit could be pretty amazing. Especially as I feel like I need a wardrobe stable like that right now.

Source: Lover

Glitter

Uni/life pressures (only a week and a half left - SO much work due) and seriousness have left me craving lighthearted (but not priced) sparkly frivolities like these. All of which are ironically glitzy, fun and just plain pretty. 

Clockwise: Lanvin Happu Partage fold-over handbag, Louis Vuitton Chain necklace, Prada Cracle leather embroidered heel, Louis Vuitton Paillettes bag

Clockwise: Louis Vuitton Bisetta bag and Chain necklace, John Galliano Patent leather cutout bootie.

Bi-tone would look fab with denim and white cotton.

Clockwise: Janis by Janis Savitt Gold and steel multi chain necklace, Loewe Metallic leather platform sandal, Stella McCartney Spray pring nylon hobo, Givenchy Brass chain bracelet, John Galliano Wood and leather cut out bootie

Source: Style.com

Hobbit

Never thought I'd say this, but I want hairy feet!! In the best sense of the word. These would keep my poor scrawny feet warm and chilblain free! And think how badass these would look in motion?

Clockwise: Roberto Cavalli Suede boot with fox fur detailing, Miu Miu Goat hair boot, Nicholas Kirkwood Goat hair bootie,

Source: Style.com

Orthopedic

God know why, but for some reason lately I've been seriously attracted to any black shoes that are big, clumpy and more than vaguely orthopedic. Possibly could be a subconscious by-product of my actually crappy feet; scrawny-skinny, flat and basically collapsing in on themselves. Pretty. I also love footwear that says "Fuck off" (hence why I live in my Docs).

Clockwise: Diane Von Furstenberg Zia shoe, DvF Suede Java boot, Sonia Rykiel Ponyskin boot, Prada Leather boot with rubber sole.

Source: Style.Com

Russian Ribbon

Those infamous Louis Vuitton bunny ears that Marc Jacobs did for fall have really grown on me - so cute but because they have that messy, crumpled quality they avoid being saccharine.  Love the styling here - quirky and cute. Sexy black lace, comfy stripy jumper and semi-nana pearls. Love.

Vogue Russia June 09 "Russian Ribbon" Natalia Vodianova 

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue