Chic Italian Style

I been praying to the fashion gods
could it be that they've heard me?
I'm not seeing the evidence of the answers to my fashion prayers on the runway yet
but these three women in Milan

photographed by The Sartorialist

are proudly wearing

knee length skirts!!!

I haven't seen evidence of a trend towards longer hem lengths,

except in a few of the Fall Collections.

But could this chic street look eventually influence what we see on the runways?

I certainly hope so.

Vintage Fashion Photography

I am loving the vintage photo contest at The Sartorialist

There is so something lovely about a time when both women and men dressed up to do basic activities, including riding bikes.

Appropriate Office Attire - Dressing Up and Down

What is it with Halloween anyway?
It has always been my least favorite holiday
particularly because girls who are over 12 years of age
seem to wait all year long to revel in those slutty costumes
You know what I mean
slutty nurse, slutty french maid, slutty angel, slutty cat, slutty pirate...
Yeah, you've all seen The Real Meaning of Halloween video from the movie Mean Girls

But the young ladies in the office want to have some fun today
and celebrate by dressing up in something costume-y for work today
Luckily, they are coming up with clever rather than slutty costumes

Miss de Ville suggested that I dress up today like a "trophy wife"
I think that she meant for me to try and pull off something like this outfit
from The Sartorialist in Paris
big earrings, big rings, status bag, high heeled sandals
and maybe top it off with a fur coat.

But after a long week of work on a Friday with no clients or meetings
my style leans much more toward the casual
Something like this outfit from The Sartorialist in Milano
flat shoes, flowy skirt, casual jewelry
but leave the bike at home.


What is your opinion of Halloween?

Countdown To Valentine's Day - The New Look In Red

Ever since I saw this photo by The Sartorialist of two lovely women strolling down the Via Savona in Milan in their "New Look " style black coats I've been looking for something like this on the web.
I wasn't able to find a wasp waisted coat in black, but here is one in ruby red
Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Vintage New Look 1950's Coat from Antiquedress.com $565

And to accessorize...

Chaumet Ruby Ring from Beladora.com $995

Heart Cut Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Bangle Bracelet From Beladora.com $1850

And in keeping with the Italianate chic

Vintage D&G Red Patent Bag from Rodeo Drive Resale for $789

Another great vintage look, non?

Where The Boys Are

The Sartorialist's Photo - What's not to love?

Recently I realized that as much as I appreciate a well dressed woman, I much prefer to look an elegantly turned out man. In fact I'd rather go shopping for men's clothes than women's.

So for your reading pleasure I've added some of the sartorially minded gentleman bloggers to my blog roll.

All of you know The Sartorialist of course whose blog I visit regularly and live vicariously through.

And Manolo for the Men another great blog in the ginormous Manolo empire. (No wonder he's off vacationing in Uruguay!)

Here's a few that you might not have read

so check them out.

The Materialist

A Suitable Wardrobe

Off The Cuff

The Trad

Happy Thanksgiving

Instead of a Thanksgiving turkey I give you a little Autumn in Paris

Parc Monceau Paris

On the Street...Vintage Sunday, Paris from The Sartorialist

(note: the hats)

Sartorialist Style - Purple Driving Mocs in Milan

When I want to see a the best of NY and European fashion trends, I don't pick up Vogue. I go straight to fashion photographer extraordinaire, The Sartorialist. His photos show the most chic looks worn on the streets, like these purple driving mocs on men. I love this look.