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For my English readers, I mean trousers of course…
Many years ago, I stumbled across the perfect pair of wide-leg, bright pink trousers, in the now defunct (and much-missed) Minx magazine. Paired with a fawn-colored cashmere sweater and stack heels, it was the perfect outfit. The perfect blend of classic style with a pop edge. And I’ve never been able to find such a pair. (At least, not that I could afford…) Until now!
Many thanks to Taylor Sterling over at Sterling Style, who debuted a pair of just such trouser-shaped lovelies from Zara. And yes! San Francisco being the international cosmopolitan city that it is, there are not one but two Zaras downtown. They will be mine. Oh yes…
Pink trousers from the delightful Sterling Style
Photo credit: Sterling Style
After a lazy Sunday spent doing a few chores, re-watching the awesome film “Amadeus” (inspired by spending Friday night watching the Smuin Ballet perform to Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor) , and catching up with a friend over too-good Strawberry and Rhubarb pie, I spent a delicious half an hour browsing my back collection of Lucky Magazine. I know that women everywhere who have a yen for shopping, have a very close relationship with this magazine! It’s shopping porn, and we all know it. I just can’t bear to throw any of the old issues away.
I was rewarded for my non-recycling efforts by a mesmerizing image of my ideal look! Rachelle Hruska is a 28 year old girl about town, with a generally fabulous Hamptons/New York lifestyle. In her Spring look (this was March 2011), she was all ethereal ballerina, with a hint of New york grit and a touch of California blonde.
After my Friday spent watching ballet dancers at the top of their game, this was an inspired piece of timing as I plan my “weekend in Sonoma” dream looks. See what you think!
Ballerina Spring Chic by Loulala featuring a sleeveless dress
I’ve put myself on a shopping diet. No more new clothes until I can lose some pounds and save some dollars. The saving $$ I can do. The losing pounds? A little more challenging, but I’m making some encouraging progress. As long as I stay away from surely, one of the greatest pleasures of modern life, the Pepperidge Farm Montauk cookie, microwaved for 25 seconds (yes, I like to be exacting in such things), until the cookie crust turns to sugared crunch and the chocolate chips just start to melt. Oh, sorry, got lost there for a moment. This was a post about fashion, right? Right. No more chocolate chips.
So, as I merrily file my Gap daily discount deals in the trash, and vow not to enter the hallowed doors of Anthropologie anytime soon, I’m resigned to merely daydreaming about my ideal Spring look.
In my dream world, I’m feeling a spare 70s aesthetic, almost preppy, with wide-legged trousers and pulled-together, pared-down separates. A little like this:
Or this:
Photo via Sterling Style
Or how about a cutting-edge Trench?
Photo via The Sartorialist
Or finally, the pretty much perfect spring go-to outfit for running around town and looking awwwesommmeee:
Photo via Sterling Style
I think we’re all clear about my complete and utter obsession with stripes, yes? There’s just something so utterly French and sooo chic about them. And that’s a style I always aspire to. Even when I’m schlubbing around in my Old Navy sweatpants and hoodie.
So it’s a mere hop and a skip from just a little ooh la la, to becoming fixated on a certain French lady’s style. She may not rock the stripes a lot, but French actress Clemence Poesy has been edging her way into the style pages a lot recently. And with good reason. She’s all great hair, impeccably flared jeans, interesting proportions, sweet skirts and feminine heels. The essence of chic, but in a very youthful, undone way. Check out her recent shoot with Marie Claire for proof:
Copyright: Marie Claire.
Love.
I think it’s healthy to obsess over beautiful clothes a little, no? No? Here are some of the things I’m excited about for Fall, following the lead of one of my favorite bloggers, Caitlin of Sacramento Street. I concur on the J Crew thin sweaters by the way Caitlin! Some of my items will definitely remain on the wish list, as they’re waaay out of my price range (J Crew Mongolian Lamb Vest, I’m looking at you – and perhaps better in a fake version anyway), but they all serve as good inspiration for the changing season.
Fall is always my favorite fashion season. I just love the ‘Back To School’ feeling of it, plus the beautiful Fall colors. Makes me want to throw out all of my floaty, sparkly Summer clothes and commit to a clean, structured, polished aesthetic. We’ll see if I can achieve it this year! Except when I’m indulging in San Francisco’s legendary late summers though. I still plan to waft through a winery in white if the weather’s right, even post-Labor Day!
Here’s the first in my favorite picks for this season. More to come:
Michael Kors babydoll hooded camel coat
Anthropologie pleated trousers
Gap band jacket
