70's Inspiration for Fall

Roberto Cavalli, Chloe, and Gucci Fall 2011 RTW (photos from style.com)

As soon as the hottest days hit I am thinking about fall. I know I should really be enjoying the lovely weather, but I have never done well in extreme heat and I am so in love with fall fashion that when it is only a couple months away it becomes unbearable. As I have mentioned before I am loving polka dots for fall but I am also glad to see that the 70's inspiration from this spring is continuing. Cavalli, Chloe, and Gucci are just three of my favourite fall collections this year. From hints of the South West to big furs to snake print I am really feeling the 70s glam. Below are a few items that I hope to have in my fall wardrobe.

(snake ring, pussy bow blouse, snake skin pumps, sheep fur scarf, hat, wide leg trousers, leather trench coat, tassel cowboy boots, purse)

Newest Purchase

My new Hmong bag! It is such a beautiful piece! I knew I had to have one after seeing Abbey Lee Kershaw with hers (below). I bought mine from a local shop called Tribal Mountain, but you can find one online here.

Summer Dressing

(Anthropologie Blouse, Stella McCartney Jeans, The Bay Flats, Vintage Clutch)

I have never been one to love heat. I find it very difficult dressing for the summer because I love layering, but in super humid weather that is never the right choice. Here is a simple outfit I wore to go second hand record/book shopping yesterday with some friends. Eric and I bought a Subotnick album and a 1982 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine featuring John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It was definitely a good day!

Conservative Fashion

I came across this Daily Mail article today and just laughed my head off. The headline reads "Feeling a little Amish, Ashley? Olsen twin steps out in a very sedate ensemble". Are you kidding me? It is apparently BIG news when a celebrity dresses in a conservative manor and not in heels, a mini skirt, etc. I think Ashley looks fabulous; very reminiscent of Louis Vuitton Fall 2010. I just can't wrap my head around this title! It is insulting on so many levels not to mention that this outfit is far from traditional Amish wear.

Relaxing on a summers day

Eric and I spent our morning relaxing under the shade of a tree, reading magazines, and taking lots of photos. I am wearing Vintage cut offs, bag, and vest, Aritzia hat, AA tank, and Aldo sandals. Yesterday I went thrift shopping and found an amazing fur jacket that was originally made in Montreal. I can't wait to wear this lovely piece all the time come fall!

Fashionable Biking Part II

photos from cup of jo

Remember this post? Well I was on Cup of Jo yesterday and found out that in May a NYC police officer reprimanded a Dutch tourist for riding her bike in a skirt. She wasn't given a ticket, but was told she was distracting cars. Unbelievable! NYC had a protest on June 30th; girls and guys showed up in skirted glory and rode the streets. There are lots of great pictures here, and on flickr.

Current Obsessions

A few of my current obsessions. Floral Dr Martens, Pamela Love tribal spiked cuff, Rag and Bone floppy brim fedora