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Yes, it’s finally on its way. One of the most buzzed-about Designers for Target collections ever: Missoni For Target, hits stores on September 13.
I’m actually more excited about the homewares than the clothes. And I think a couple of things might sneak their way into our apartment… (All photos from the Target lookbook.) What do you think?
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.
There are a few films that I can watch again and again. Some for that feel good factor (paging Love, Actually). Some for amazing dialogue (When Harry Met Sally is my fave for relationship zingers). And some for their amazing aesthetics.
The Talented Mr. Ripley is one of those films. It has also a great storyline and superb acting. But spanning some of the most beautiful places in late 50s Italy -The Riveria, Rome, Venice – it also has some fabulous styling. I want to step into Gywneth Paltrow’s character Marge’s life, her wardrobe and her effortlessly chic villa, and write a novel of my own! And of course, that fabulous blonde hair.
Inspired by her breezy, preppy, feminine, vintage style, I’ve put together my own fashion take on the film and on her character, using my new fashion styling obsession, Polyvore. A nautical stripe that channels Coco Chanel, full floral skirts and bright summer day dresses, classic accessories, and of course, a pop of color on the feet. This is Marge in her happier days, soaking up the sun and the good life by the sea. I’m also intrigued by her evolving style as the story unfolds, and the seasons roll on. She becomes at once more pulled together and stylish, but also more brittle and closed off, as the realities of what happened to the love of her life become clear. Perhaps that’s another post…
(Image copyright: Miramax)
