Street Style: Inspiration

These ladies know how to do it right.  Such great inspiration.

Photos: The Sartorialist, Jack and Jil

Swan Lake

It has been a snow filled couple of days in Chicago.  Everything is covered in a beautiful, white blanket creating a winter wonderland out of our dark, hard city.  I love the contrast between the white snow and the black roads... very beautiful, very Chanel. ;)  For the same reason I adored this Swan Lake inspired spread by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello for Numéro Magazine.  It is light and whistful, dark and edgy... just like winter.

Street Style Icons: Models Off Duty

These lovely ladies are as stylish off the runway as they are on.

From top: Constance Jablonski, Kasia Struss, Frida Gustavsson, Eniko Mihalik, 

Imogen Morris-Clarke, Charlotte di Calypso

Photos: Craig Arend for Exit Magazine via fashiongonerogue

Reds and Greens

It snowed in Chicago today.  I can't believe I'm saying this... but I wish it would have snowed more!! It fell in beautiful, large flakes but unfortunately didn't stick.  I loved it anyhow!! It really got me into the holiday spirit, as if I wasn't already.  But for some reason, I'm even more excited about Christmas this year.  Our tree is up already, I've been humming carols for weeks now, and I'm contemplating buying a new holiday sweater for my pup, Audrey.  So when I saw this spread it made me smile from ear to ear. 22 days... anyone else excited?

Photos: Maximova by Tomaas for Push It magazine

Santa Baby...

Is it too early to ask Santa for a few... little... things?  I didn't think so either.  

Santa: Feel free to leave any of these little treasures under my tree.  I've been very good this year. :)

From top, left to right: Lanvin, Givenchy, Pierre Hardy, Camilla Kovgaard, Fendi, Bruno Frisoni, Derek Lam, Nancy Gonzalez, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen

Tabitha Simmons

I've been a big fan of Tabitha Simmons' styling and Vogue contributions for a while now.  So when I found out she was creating a line of high-end shoes... I was thrilled!!!!  I was practically holding my breath until they came out.  I though that once they had be released I could breath easy again... not the case.  They have taken my breath away!!!!  The little details make this line truly unique and fabulous!!! I tried my best to find a picture of the Bailey style but couldn't.... they are my favorite.  I'll keep hunting.  Congratulations Tabitha!!! I think you found another calling! 

Jealousy

Jealousy has consumed me today.  My mom and my brother left this morning for a destination wedding in Mexico!!! Ohhhh.... bitter, bitter jealousy!  Not that I don't have something to look forward to.  Tomorrow, my husband and I are having our very first Thanksgiving at home.  We couldn't visit family because he has to work tomorrow night so we are spending the entire day cooking and listening to music. (With the Lion's game on in the background, of course.)  Even with the promise of squash ravioli in a brown butter sauce, sausage fennel stuffing, and pumpkin pie... I still can't help but be a little jealous of the sun and ocean views my family is enjoying.  Hopefully soon I'll be lounging in the sunshine somewhere (preferably wearing Gucci's new resort collection), but until then I'll just be dreaming...