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June 26, 2012

nyc photo diary: chanel lbj exhibit

i have to apologize for the lack of posts lately, i feel like i literally am always on the go! between work, grocery shopping, meals, attempting to socialize and some sleeping, i barely have time to relax, let alone blog! i used to blog nearly every day and i definitely miss it.

today, instead of a typical twin studies post, i decided to upload a few photos i've taken since coming to new york. i have to begin, of course, with the exquisite little black jacket exhibit by the one and only karl lagerfeld.

to celebrate the iconic power of chanel's endlessly-chic little black jacket (or LBJ), karl lagerfeld shot over 100 celebrities wearing the piece -- from anna wintour to elle fanning, kanye west to natalia vodianova. like any true fashionphile, i've always dreamed of wearing chanel and truly appreciate the brand's fascinating history and timeless appeal. don't even try to argue with me about this: gabrielle coco chanel revolutionized fashion for women. she showed us how to wear pants and masculine pieces without sacrificing femininity -- and that's preceisely what the little black jacket (and its many iterations) represents.

 even though the modern chanel brand is completely different than gabrielle's original little suits (i mean, just check out the insane resort collection), so much of it still ties back to its classic, tried-and-true roots. karl once said "chanel is composed of only a few elements: white camellias, quilted bags and austrian doorman's jackets, pearl, chains, shoes with black toes. i use these elements like notes to play with." the way he updates and modernizes those classic chanel "ingredients" is really, in my opinion, the most fashionable thing ever.

i made it to the LBJ exhibit on the very last day before it shipped off to tokyo and was absolutely blown away -- so much so that i actually considered dropping $98 on the coffee table book. luckily for me, everyone at the exhibit got to take home three poster-sized versions of the photos. not only do i love the ones i got (sarah jessica parker, elle fanning and vanessa paradis) but now i finally have something to cover up the peeling paint on my dorm walls!

a few snaps below...


{ outside the soho showroom }


{ elle fanning looking adorable in a flower crown }


{ elizabeth olsen turned hers inside out }


{ the gorgeous sofia coppola in nautical stripes }


{ natalia vodianova covered herself in chanel's favorite white camellia flowers }



{ Clémence Poésy added a feathered headdress }


{ should me and liz pose like this...? }


{ my bedroom wall with the new additions! }


{ a shameless mirror shot - but i had to include what i wore to the exhibit! }
wearing an h&m tank, joe fresh skirt and ann taylor clutch

II 
emily

June 16, 2012

pinned to perfection


picked up these beauties yesterday after work (which ended at precisely 1:30... thank god for summer fridays in new york!)

 i've been seeing variations on safety pin earrings all over blogosphere/street style photographs these days and was so excited when le fashion posted about these earrings in particular. they're teeny tiny and just a little bit sparkly, perfectly balancing  the toughness of the safety pin. get yours here or try them  in hematite.

II emily

June 11, 2012

jenni kayne resort 2013









{ photos: courtesy of jenni kayne via style.com }

of all the resort 2013 collections - and believe me, i've browsed them all - one of my favorites is jenni kayne. the looks are ultra simple: sleek silhouettes, clean neutrals, a slight menswear vibe, mexican-inspired prints and tiny pops of neon green. it's exactly what i want to be wearing this summer... and fall.

can i have every look? please?

II emily

June 4, 2012

dark vs. light


 { images via atlantic-pacific. clockwise from top left, bracelet: kate spade / top: topshop / skirt: topshop / earrings: c wonder / pumps: charlotte olympia / tote: reed krakoff }

until recently, i honestly was not a fan of the "classic" black + white combination. black and white outfits have always seemed far too boring, plain and predictable for my tastes, especially since the clothes themselves were often completely boring, plain and predictable. no interesting shapes, textures or patterns..minimal accessorizing... nothing to create a strong reaction. 
recently, however, black + white has truly become one of my favorite looks - especially when worn by the likes of stylish bloggers like blair eadie. a voluminous skirt, mixed textures and a bold print - like her striped coat or a pair of spotted shoes - make these quintessential basic hues feel downright chic and unexpected. taking something so simple and styling it up with subtle details makes this look perfect for work, play, and everything in between.

II emily