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Happy 4th!

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Today is not only the birthday of the country I live in but it’s also the birthday of my husband and best friend and uncle and various assortment of random other folk I know. So happy day to them and everyone else because like all other holidays in this fair country it’s an excuse to eat drink and buy stuff for a discount. So here are the best ones for this particular holiday

1. Bloomingdale’s:
The best department store for designer picks at surprisingly affordable prices, the sales at Bloomindale’s tend to be a must-browse. Exhibit A: Through the Fourth, get 25% to 65% off everything from summer sandals to swimwear. Vacation packing list? Done.

2. Dolce Vita:
The affordable and trendy footwear and apparel line just got a whole lot more affordable with 20% markdowns sitewide, including sale. Stock up on sandals, colorful wedges, and tee-tottering platforms for under a hundo through Friday.

3. Club Monaco:
Shop an extra day online through July 5 or skip the pool and head to a store on the Fourth for an extra 30% off sale items. Wicker totes, striped maxis, and button down blouses all make the cut.

4. Eugenia Kim:
Nearly where ever you are in the US this summer, the sun’s going to follow you. Luckily, there’s no more auspicious time for headgear of the wide-brim variety. Get yours for up to 50% off from one of America’s leading milliners.

5. Gap:
It wouldn’t be a Fourth of July sale round up without a nod to Gap. Get 40% offthrough tomorrow in honor of their Red, White, and Blue sale. America.

6. Nasty Gal:
One of the biggest online retailers for super trendy wares is offering an extra 30% offsale items through tomorrow. That’s a disgustingly good sale.

7. Of a Kind:
Celebrate independence by buying gorgeous goods from independent designers. And then take 25% off all editions through Sunday. Enter JULY4THEWIN. (Props, Of a Kind.)

8. Piperlime:
There’s been much to-do about Piperlime’s 60% off Lime-Tag Sale that’s been going strong for about a month. But now, take an extra 20% off by entering SALE at checkout. So much of the covetable merch falls below $50 we can’t name it all here. You’ll have to check it out for yourself.

9. Shopbop:
Few things get us as excited as the Shopbop sale section where you can find Joie maxis,J Brand shorts, and Diane von Furstenberg frocks for up to 70% off. Everything isn’t dirt cheap, but if you’re on the hunt for surprise deals, this sale is a good start.

10. Tory Burch:
Tory Burch seems to know what American women want and, to that end, makes plenty of tunics, sleek collared button downs, and dresses with clean lines and no-fuss prints. And then the brand goes and offers a sale. It breaks down like so: Spend $250 and get 20% off, spend $500 and get 25% off, and spend $750 and get 30% off. Enter SUMMERTIME through the Fourth at 11:59pm PST and you’re good to go.

via Racked

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Summer Style Icons

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Taking a hint from the pros….this is how classic summer style is done. Love Love Alexa Chung’s dress.

via FabSugar

 

Artful Mishmash

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I’ve been feeling less than awesome lately, even though I’ve been extremely productive…don’t know I’ve just been in a bummer mood. I figured some art always cheers me up so here’s the post o the day!

Fluid Pigment series by Thomas R

Kissing sailor by Eduardo Kobra

Basketball Diaries by Ronald Hall

Design block by Lucie Skrivankova

Automatic reason by Rudolf Janák

and if you haven’t yet: Submit your Work!!

Best of Resort 2013

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I’ve given snippets of some of the looks from the Resort collections but here is my full ‘Best of’ list…this may be the first time I haven’t included Marc Jacobs in the best of anything list but I just didn’t love his looks this go around. Which are ya’lls favorites? Full runway details here

Huge Net-A-Porter sale

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Here are some things I want from the sale:

check out Racked for some of their finds from the sale under $200

The Great Gatsby two ways

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Growing up The Great Gatsby was one of my all time favorite books, as I’ve probably mentioned on here way too many times with all the 1920′s styles flying about…and I think I’ve also mentioned feeling like I am going to be greatly disappointed by the new movie version. That all being said. I still can’t help being excited about it and was naturally curious about the trailer when it was recently released. So for today I have a very theatrical shoot from Elle France in the spirit of the Great Gatsby as well as the new trailer. What do you all think? Is it gonna be awesome or terrible ?

Trailer

Sorry couldn’t figure out how to load video so if you click on the link you can see the trailer.  Any one know why I couldn’t load the trailer in my post? Am I just inept?

Erdem 2013

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Oh Erdem, how I love thee…let me count the ways….well there are too many looks to count here but I sure do like em. To be fair, this isn’t the entire collection but it’s close. I left out a few pieces I didn’t feel quite as strongly about but you can see them at Fashionologie

Emulating Marilyn

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I know I just posted my Art Saturday post, but I couldn’t not post this because well… I love the 50′s style I automatically love her style even though I will never be as well styled as she was but hey a girls gotta have inspiration right? Not surprisingly fashion is taking a tip from one of it’s all time favorite ladies.  Check out some Marilyn inspired looks…which one do ya’ll like best?

THE SIREN

How Marilyn Wore It: InHow to Marry a Millionaire, MM played the lovable, bumbling blond looking for love—and dough—in a dress built to showcase every inch of her 37″-23″-36″.

How Joe Zee styled It: The hourglass is alive and well in this J. Mendel gown. It mimics the one-shoulder detail of the original, but for modern measure, I prefer the front slit and, of course, royal blue Manolos.

THE INGENUE

How Marilyn Wore It: In this 1951 portrait, MM plays coy with a key ’50s silhouette—high-rise shorts and a fitted sweater—and a knowing wink.

How Joe Zee styled It: There’s no shortage of this shape on the spring runways, especially the high waist. I freshened up the look (Burberry Prorsum sweater, Cacharel shorts) with—gasp!—flats. Barefoot Marilyn would approve.

THE PINUP

How Marilyn Wore It: This is how MM did by-the-pool casual. The best part is what you can’t see: She’s wearing Lucite heels!

How Joe Zee styled It: While I love Marilyn’s original suit, today I’d opt for a more flattering cut, such as this Laura Urbinati two-piece. The lower waistline works better for most figures; contrast piping lends sharper, more graphic detail.

THE INCOGNITO

How Marilyn Wore It:Today, starlets run from the paparazzi in jeans and boots. Marilyn did it the midcentury way, using accessories—and the scarf was key.

How Joe Zee styled It: My first rule for any woman is to invest in the right accents. This black turtleneck and Rachel Roy pants get a lift from her scarf, sunglasses, and flat loafers.

THE INCOGNITO

How Marilyn Wore It:Today, starlets run from the paparazzi in jeans and boots. Marilyn did it the midcentury way, using accessories—and the scarf was key.

How Joe Zee styled It: My first rule for any woman is to invest in the right accents. This black turtleneck and Rachel Roy pants get a lift from her scarf, sunglasses, and flat loafers.

THE SWEATER GIRL

How Marilyn Wore It: In this publicity still from 1954’sRiver of No Return, MM makes even a crewneck and jeans drop-dead sexy.

How Joe Zee styled It: Look for knits with oomph, like this Carven sweater with contrasting sleeves, paired with skinny Sonia Rykiel pants.

All via Elle.com

Photos: Hao Zeng; styled by Joe Zee

The Model Look

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These are three amazing looks, I think I mostly am a mish mash of the Hipster look and the Perfectionist look…so I’m a Perfectster? Which look do you all like best?

 

 

 

via Net-a-Porter…click the images to check out more stuff

The Thin Line

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Howdy everyone, I’ve been a big fat non blogger the last few days but you can’t blame me it’s been sunny outside. And after those traumatizing few years in SF, in the fog, I feeled compelled to absorb every last drop of sunshine. I also felt compelled to post this because I normally don’t like accessories shoots so when I see one this dramatic and striking I must share. Plus the bags are awesome. For Numero China May:

And I want to throw this in here because it’s pretty darn rad. I feel like it appeals to the kid in all of us, and we can relate on so many levels from Design Boom