Marni Fall 2009--the baubles

images via style.com
Consuela, call me. These babies belong on my neck, and I will worship you freely in return. You are the queen of accessories (seriously, every season, you wow and amaze)! The frocks ain't bad either--I mean, they are always excellent. But this time, I was just gaga over these jewels. They would add instant spice to any dull outfit. Just imagine the possibilities. I will now be on the look out for crazy brooches to do a homemade version. 

WIWT Weekday: 30/3/2009

Taking a page from the Dries collection for fall, I was rooting around in the closet for thematically similar pale hues for spring. This is what I dug up. The thing with bowties and blazers is the issue of looking like a flight attendant circa the 80s--eh. Note to self: stop buying shirts with bows.

As I am currently not working, I really had nowhere to wear this outfit. Hah! But since this blog is supposed to highlight some adult, office-oriented attire, I figured I'd better throw something together. (Do not laugh at this anchor woman haircut! :/)

Wool blazer (Anne Klein) / purple, silk, bubble-hemmed pencil skirt (Missoni) / pink, silk top with a tulip collar (Aquarius from Anthropologie) / grey, suede pumps (Zara) / super cool eelskin cuff (from Gem, Chicago)

Garters for boots

Another fashion blogger recently posted about this (cannot remember who! I subscribe to like 50). Point is, I think it's really kind of fantastic though perhaps not really wearable for the everyday woman--or is it? Could you see yourself wearing this in your everyday life?

Images from style.com (Prada Fall 2009 / Hussein Chalayan Fall 2009)

The Prada over-the-knee version is rather costumey. I'm reminded of hokey westerns. On the other hand, the Chalayan version might be a bit too dominatrixy--though seriously h.o.t. Perhaps that below-the-knee one from Prada has the most possibilities for everyday use.  

In other news, I am still on the hunt for a non-whorish over-the-knee boot within my price range. I suppose I have until September or so. 

DIY: All zipped up

Inspired by Ceda who made a necklace like this, I decided to do it myself. There is also a much lovelier one at cutoutandkeep.com. As that one seems like a crazy amount of work, this is the lazy man's effort. Seriously so easy (though time consuming for us sewing challenged).

I actually made two of these over the Christmas holidays and gave one to the Step-Sister. Receive all sorts of compliments when worn. 

No Pants, No Service

(Maison Martin Margiela, Fall 2009 from style.com and Lady GaGa from celebuzz.com)

Maybe Lady GaGa isn't entirely insane with the no-pants thing. Clearly, this is a trend with some legs (oh cheesey). Alas, I do not have the ass or the lump-free legs to pull this off. Nor do I really want to. Besides, it has American Apparel and lecherous Dov Charney written all over it. 

But those girls in the Margiela show sure do make it look ethereally beautiful.  Then again, that is the model's job description. We must not be fooled and remain strong in the face of bad fashion. So yes, I'd still like a pair of pants.

Fly US Airways

I've only ever been "bumped" from a flight with United (as United is what I fly 90% of the time). It happened once. I was, I thought, amply compensated with a stack of vouchers and a first class upgrade. Apparently not. 

Chris just called to let me know that US Airways had bumped him from a flight, gave him a check for $600, set him up on a Southwest flight, and wished him on his merry way. $600!!! A CHECK! Not vouchers, but a check.

Also, he just sent an email from his Southwest flight. Southwest has installed wifi on four of their planes with more in the works, I'm sure. It's in testing mode so he gets to use it for free. Today is his lucky day.

Dries Van Noten Fall 2009

(Dries Van Noten, Fall 2009 from Style.com)

Dries does not disappoint. While the rest of the fashion world can continue their obsession with Balmain (admittedly, my jeans are aching to get bleached and shredded), I do wholly approve of these most creamy colour combinations. Retro but not kitschy. Nudes, pinks, salmons, umbers, ochres, and splashes of red, oh my! Noted and checked.  This'll certainly be adopted to the work wardrobe.

Now to get that job...

Eco-chic

As my jetsetting has contributed greatly to my carbon footprint, I purchased this from Canadian Tire for $0.69 CDN. It also comes in French text with, "ce sac est vert". As is the case with anything, it sounds nicer in French. Alas, the Canadian Tire I visited only stocked the English (and this is why the Québécois want to separate heh). Get yours online!

Anyhow, since this sac is so pretty, I might actually remember to use it when I do my groceries.

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Joanna Z. Former financial golden girl. Took a year off to globetrot. Currently living and working and eating a lot of ramen (mmm Ippudo, mmm) in NYC.

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CR. Washington think tanker. Joined the fencing team in college to be closer to James Bond. Secretly covets that Omega watch... And finally, is not afraid to tell you that Barbara Bush suit needs to be put in the shredder.

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Ceedy X. Ceda Xiong is terrible at writing blanket statements about herself in a declarative fashion.

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Tired of hipsters? Yes so are we. Some of us have jobs--American Apparel jumpers don't fly at these jobs.* With that said, hi, hello, and it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. So... move aside Alexander Wang and hello Brooks Brothers...? On second thought, maybe we can reach some sort of a compromise.

* Fine. You called my bluff. I am currently unemployed (though with all fingers crossed, I'm hoping this won't be for long). Nonetheless, I don't want to dress like I'm 16 and going to a Cobrasnake party. 

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