Showing posts with label street style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label street style. Show all posts

03 March 2011

Give Her A Break: Celine Dion

It's no secret that Celine Dion is my favorite entertainer (or maybe even person) of all time.  Seeing her on the 2011 Academy Awards was such a thrill, as she delivered yet another flawless performance.  No one can deny her talent, but many often bash her style.  I'll admit, I was not the biggest fan of the infamous backward white suit.  However, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share just a few Celine styles that are almost as flawless as her voice.  Have a look: 


J Mendel

Balmain

Embellished scalloped vest
 
Fab gray shopping outfit 

Roberto Cavalli 

25 January 2011

Street Style: Christine Wallace Vintage Jewelry

As promised, I am happy to share with you the first piece of custom man jewelry by the amazing Christine Wallace.  Handcrafted from antique elements, this is a very special addition to my personal collection.  She used bird and hand charms, a little sparkle, various chains and a tassel to complement the already fabulous antique lion crest which serves as the anchor for this piece. 


It's amazing how adding just one unique item such as this to an outfit can completely transform the look from average to exceptional.  If you look back in fashion, I feel that it's more common to see brooches and the use of classically beautiful gentlemanly accessories.  My sartorial challenge to you, my forward-thinking reader, is to take pride in exploring ways to spice up a normal look by adding something unique to you, bringing back an old-world feel in a modern and memorable way. 


A very special thanks to Brett Warren for the photographs in this feature.  His talents as a photographer can easily be recognized with a look through his work, a beautiful collection from both his New York days and recent shoots in the Nashville area.  I'm amazed by his innate recognition of and ability to capture not only an image but a memory.  
To learn about Brett and view more, visit: 

Be sure to check out more of Christine's work and current items for purchase through any of the following avenues:
Website: christinewallacevintagejewelry.com
Etsy Store: etsy.com/shop/ChristineWallace
Blog: christinewallacevintagejewelry.blogspot.com


08 December 2010

Street Style

Inspiration.  Where do you encounter things that speak to you?  For many of us who maintain a busy lifestyle, usually it's not something on a far-away runway that grabs our attention... it's the person walking across the street, the woman in line behind you at the movies or maybe several strangers on the elevator.  Inspiration from strangers can often be gifts that life affords you in the form of anything that gives you an idea, motivates you to try something new or makes you fall in love all over again with something you already own.  Ordinary people with extraordinary style.  

Brunette Beauty
The varying shades of brown, mixed with the bold prints and juxtaposed textures somehow don't clash.  I love this look because it's the kind of outfit that I doubt was purchased on a single shopping trip.  My instinct tells me that she found the shirt and fell in love with it, then came across the pants at a different time, then decided to pull out some accessories and effortlessly created these unique pairings with items she loves and repurposes often to create different outfits.
  


Structured Silhouette 
Every single angle is amazing.  Perfectly proportioned and structured, yet looks very comfortable. 



Cozy Shrug 
I love how the grey fur complements the jeans, the black jacket to the shoe.  But mainly it's the really fun proportion created by the shoulders.  I wonder if this is attached to the jacket or a piece slipped over.  My guess from the straps hanging down is that it is an extra piece, meant to be tied.  If this is the case, I like how she chose not to tie the ends, letting them hang to create more interest.