Vintage at the Met Gala 2013

The Met Gala is my favorite red carpet of the year, even more so than the Oscars. It the time when celebrities and fashion folk alike can really embrace fashion and show off their personal style. Here are a few vintage looks that really put the stamp of authenticity on this year's "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" theme.

The Olsen twins never fail to add vintage flair to every event. Personally, I love their style. They can do no wrong in my book. They rather look interesting than pretty, in a culture where they could easily rely on being skinny, rich and blonde. I respect that.  Right, Ashley in a 1972 Christian Dior look. Left, Mary Kate in a vintage Chanel dress and vintage Balmain robe. I love that damn robe.

Here's Lily Collins wearing a vintage Moschino jacket over a Moschino dress. Moschino is a perfect designer if "punk"is what your going for. 

  

   

This particular look is way too busy for me, but I guess she has the whole Chaos to Couture theme covered. 

                                          

Last but not least, Anne Hathaway in one of my favorite looks of the night. Vintage Valentino. This look embodies edgy elegance which is exactly what the Met Gala is supposed to be about. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Icons + Inspiration

Grace Jones,  the epitome of Fierce. So fierce, that I was actually scared of her when I was young. Lol!

Pat Cleveland, Forever Young.

I had the pleasure of meeting her and her daughter, who happens to also be a model,  when I was a fashion assistant a few years ago. We chatted about shoes and I had no idea at the time that I was meeting such a legendary model!

China Machado, Elegance Personified.

Naomi Campbell, Crazy, Sexy, Cool.

Josephine Baker, All that glitters....

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Wonder Women

I recently had the honor of attending the 4th Annual Women in the World Summit at Lincoln Center. This summit presented by Newsweek and The Daily Beast, was a series of panels that discussed female empowerment and highlighted the struggles and triumphs of heroines of all ages throughout the world. This event filled me with a sense of gratitude and pride in being a woman and an appreciation for the strength and compassion that we all possess. Although the panelists and guest speakers included legends like Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters, and Hillary Clinton, one of the people I was most excited to see was Diane Von Furstenberg.

Strong. Chic. Classy. Sexy. Philanthropist. Powerful. Iconic.

Diane Von Furstenberg is one of my favorite designers. As the president of the CFDA, she advocates for more diversity on the runways and instituted weight guidelines the prevent the perpetuation of eating disorders in the fashion. Her impact in the fashion world has been immense and I love that she uses her platform to promote the rights of others. And then there's her clothes....OMG!! Whenever I spot some vintage DVF, I am all over it!!!                                                                                                                                                 

Speaking of vintage, this black and white beaded choker is one of my favorite vintage Diane Von Furstenberg pieces I own.

Well, the weather is going to be great this week so I will leave you with a famous DVF quote. "Feel like a woman. Wear a dress!"

All Gold Everything

I love gold because it instantly adds the feeling of opulence and luxury to any look. Plus, who doesn't want to look warm, golden and shimmery, like the sun? Today I took some shots of my favorite vintage gold pieces.

Vintage gold and suede belt, vintage Dior chain belt that can also double as a necklace (draped around Bulgari parfums case)

I know the model is gorgeous but try and focus on the jewelry, ok?? Mixing gold and bright colors add a summery, tropical feel. (From left to right) Vintage Givenchy mint and gold earrings, a hair accessory gifted from a dear friend & vintage gold plated stone earrings I picked up at a flea market.

 

Vintage Dior sunglasses with camouflage print frames.

Assorted vintage pendants and brooches including a special bell pendant from my dad from when he worked at Verizon back in the day when it was called Bell Atlantic. There's also a cool Diane Von Furstenberg jeweled giraffe and my favorite Egyptian inspired pendant I got a few years ago.

Gold and pearl combos always remind me of a buried treasure. These pieces all have that classic pairing that will upgrade any outfit. My favorite is the chain link belt that looks great with loose fitting dresses.

Some of your favorite designers have great, chunky gold jewelry from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Sometimes you can stumble on these pieces that are truly priceless. (From left to right) Vintage Chanel earrings, vintage YSL clip on octagon earrings and vintage Givenchy door knockers.

Gold chokers are everywhere nowadays. I got this vintage Napier necklace a few years ago from Ebay. I love it because it can be dressed up or down. Check out that link! Now that's what I call bold gold!

Hope you have a golden day!

Flora

Spring is upon us and even though its currently 39 degrees and SNOWING in NYC, I am trying my hardest to think warm thoughts. Nothing says spring like flowers and since floral patterns were all over the runways, I put together some of my favorite vintage garden garments to put us all in a springtime mood.

This is a vintage Diane Von Furstenberg dress that is so bright and feminine. The vivid colors are a total celebration of spring.

Not all floral pieces have to be so vibrant. This dress is an example of sophisticated spring wear that is sexy and mature. My favorite part is the flower appliqué at the hip that is removable so it can be used an embellishment anywhere on the dress.

This is the typical girl next door dress that I love wearing. I added a vintage Betsey Johnson studded belt to toughen it up a bit. Plus the studs mimic the polka dots that are throughout the print, so it looks like a coordinated look.

Here's another take on a floral dress that is more subdued. The flowers are against a black background which adds a lil depth. I would wear this with black lace up ankle boots and antique silver jewelry like the vintage necklace picture here.

I loooove this floral metallic shirtdress. Metallic pieces are like clothing and jewelry rolled into one. I added a neutral colored belt to quell all the different colors. My advice would be to keep all the accessories simple to let the dress speak for itself.

Last but not least are these vintage Karl Lagerfeld earrings. These statement earrings are big and bold and will definitely be the centerpiece of every outfit. Perfect for spring!

I am over this winter weather, I hope it gets warmer soon! Enjoy your day!