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Sep 08
In case you had not heard, the United States has fallen into an economic apocalypse. It would inappropriate for me to not address those circumstances considering many of the high priced items featured on this blog. Nonetheless, one cannot throw their love for fashion out the window simply because of hard times, but maybe they could throw their shrinking wallet towards a thrift store.
I have been thrifting since the age of 2. For twenty one years I always had the same thrifting partner – my grandma. As much as I’d love to write about her, I cannot as it is too difficult considering she hasn’t been well lately and I’ll simply cry. In fact, I haven’t thrifted much lately because it reminds me too much of her. I know she would hate that, so I have been trying to get out and do what she taught me best – thrift! She and I were crazed, and I have never met anyone else who could go all day thrift store to thrift store like my grandma Tillie. Too be honest, I sometimes tire my boyfriend out and he is also an experienced thrifter.
If money is tight or your dying for some one of a kind pieces, I advise you to support your local thrift store. Make a donation while your at it. I recently gave away a couple of Marc Jacobs pieces and I am so excited for the person who finds them. Keep your eye out for my Fashion Big Sisters program!
Here is what I’ve got this past month: Chloé mustard cropped jacket with gold buttons, St. John by Marie Gray striped gold and black skirt, and a Christian Dior purple jungle print scarf. All VINTAGE.
Can someone tell me what year the Chloé is from? Lagerfeld?
LABELS: Chloe, Christian Dior, Grandmas, Karl Lagerfeld, St. John, Thrift Stores, Vintage
16
Sep 08
Fashion Intel here,
I would have to say last night’s episode was a bit more morose than usual – Vanessa giving up Nate, Chuck not getting it up because of Blair, and the breakup of Serena and Dan. Why must there be heartbreak so soon? Didn’t Dylan and Brenda date for awhile before Dylan decided to cheat on Brenda with Kelly at the beach house while Brenda was in Europe with Donna? Why couldn’t Serena and Dan have a little more time? AND why is Serena being a bitch in the next episode? That’s right, I am in my twenties and talking like this!
Fashion on Gossip Girl never disappoints; honestly, that’s half the reason I watch the show. Funny thing I noticed about the episode “Dark Knight”. You might remember my GG season finale entry [see here] in which I recommended a yellow Grecian 3.1 Phillip Lim dress for Blair. Oh yes, she wore that exact same dress in last night’s episode. Could I style for this show, or what? Maybe they are reading the Fashion Intel!
Here are my top moments:
- “Ralph Lauren adores you!” – Cougar to Nate
- Vanessa not looking half bad. Who made that gold & purple dress?
- Blair’s bow headband + bow shirt = bow wonderland
- Who are these mini fashionistas in the park? C-U-T
- Jenny as a “Cinderlla bird” sounds like the cutest thing!
- Blair wearing Phillip Lim is a match made in heaven. I would know as I forecasted it.
- Serena’s FAKE boots. They make look bad, but her CHANEL belt didn’t.
- Chuck’s shout out to Bertie Wooster from Wooster & Jeeves.
- “A pilgrim at a funeral” – Jenny to Ms. Waldorf
- Hope you saved the receipt for that tiara, B.
From L to R: Phillip Lim Silk Pleated Grecian Dress $795, Marc by Marc Jacobs [as seen on Vanessa] Spectrum Striped Top $198, L. Erickson Coco Two Tier Headband $42, Chloe Bow Neck Blouse $1,575, Forever 21 Multichain Disc Necklace $4.80, Chanel Belt
LABELS: Blair Waldorf, Chloe, Chuck Bass, Fashion, Forever 21, Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl Fashion, Marc Jacobs, Phillip Lim, Serena van der Woodsen, TV
29
Jul 08
In June we were the first to bring you the Fashion Doppelgänger of Chloe, in the form of Forever 21. Now there is a TOPSHOP version known as the Penelope Premium Shoe Boot which will run you £75.00. We are very satisfied with our F21 purchase, but if you want to add another to your collection these look pretty good because the F21 are SOLD OUT online!
Could it be all the positive blogging & photos from Taghrid, who owns them in both colors?
LABELS: Chloe, Fashion Doppelganger, Forever 21, Shoes, Topshop
23
Jun 08
Forever 21 often makes knock offs that warrant a good scoff, but these CHLOE wannabes might be making it into my closet. WHY? The story is as follows.
Each season I make a list of all my fashion favorites, arranging them into categories like “must have or will die”, “wait until its on sale at Net-a-Porter” and “opt for a thrift store.” These CHLOE shoes, as seen above, went straight into my “must have/die” slot the moment I laid eyes on them. I found them on Net-a-Porter and didn’t even care that they weren’t on sale – I had to have them. I showed all my friends, and even my colleagues at work; I just knew these shoes and I would be the perfect match.
Then one day we made a visit to Barneys to chat with Simon Doonan. There they were, my leather shoe boots, calling my name! I grabbed the shoe, and upon doing so, felt what seemed to be material only found at Payless and in bargin bins. Gasp. Before I could reach for my Barneys card, I was halted by heartbreak. My shoe dreams were tossed into the flames of an unforgiving hell. Why would CHLOE do this to me? Needless to say I tossed the shoe back onto its wooden display and walked away with my head hanging low. Ask Stefani, she can attest to the atrocity of the shoe.
For this reason I say bring it on F21. Surely your $27.80 shoe will be worth the price tag attached. I will have one of each, merci beaucoup.
Left/CHLOE/Leather Shoe Boot $645 now $387 BLACK & WHITE/Pink
Right/FOREVER 21/Patent Peeptoe $27.80 Black & WHITE/Pink
LABELS: Chloe, Fashion, Fashion Doppelganger, Forever 21, Simon Doonan
19
May 08
Alexander McQueen was on to something using a cheerleading squad for his Spring/Summer 2008 campaign. Cheer-like skirts have been popping up everywhere and seem to be the perfect mini for this Spring. American Apparel has a cute take on this, called the Ripper Skirt. It is going to be so hot this summer you’ll want one of in every color.
From L to R: Miu Miu, Full Mini Skirt $915, See by CHLOE, Cotton A-Line Skirt $225, Forever 21, Pleated Cotton/Silk Skirt $22.80
LABELS: Cheerleading, Chloe, Forever 21, Miu Miu, Skirts
