Muse

I finally went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to look at the "Model as Muse" exhibit. The exhibit was organized chronologically to showcase the fashion and the models that represented the different eras. Muse is defined as "a source of inspiration" and true to their forms, the models featured, embodied the style and culture of their time. It was also a treat to see some of the past signature designer pieces. I was not entirely successful at documenting the exhibition, but managed to sneak in a few shots even though taking photos was verboten. I seriously thought the burly guard was going to kick me out! Alas...enjoy the forbidden fruit, sit back and relax since I did the work so you wont' have to.

Also inspired by this exhibition, I will attempt to gather pieces from my wardrobe that resemble those shown at the exhibition.

Not part of the "Model as Muse" exhibit, but I love the draping, which inspired the look below.

Necklace - Urban Outfitters

White dolman sleeve shirt - American Apparel

Black drapey skirt - Elizabeth and James

Black lace up boots - Bronze

Jean Shrimpton circa 1960s.

A modern take on the hippie look in the 60s.

Black dress with lace sleeves - Jill Stuart

Necklaces - Vintage, Urban Outfitters

Black strappy wedges - Christian Louboutin

Billowy silhouettes and glittery headgear reminiscent of the disco era.

Black silk jumpsuit - Mara Hoffman

Pyramid bangles - Kenneth Jay Lane

Black suede and patent cut-out shoes - Brian Atwood

YSL

Glittery flapper dress - Foley

Gold strappy heels - Delman

Gold pyramid ring - Kenneth Jay Lane

Gold snake bangle - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Twiggy

Gold crochet dress - Diane von Furstenburg

Woven bracelets - somewhere in Cambodia

Chanel

White tank - Anthropologie

Pink skirt - Purdy Girl

Metallic floral bib necklace - Urban Outfitters

Crochet necklace - Day Dream Nation

Studded satin necklace - Super Candy By Candace Ang

Gold multi-layer necklace - BCBG

Black pyramid bangles - Kenneth Jay Lane

Black cuff with gold insignia - can't remember...

Retreat mode

I'm going on a retreat this weekend for my non-profit organization so I'm posting the blog a bit early. I know I will be too tired to do the blog on a Sunday night. I've packed lightly, I think. Here's what I'll be wearing this weekend.

Mutli-color dress - from a market in Seoul, Korea

Blue and silver top - Calypso

White linen pants - Vince

Floral halter top - Alice + Olivia

Red and white tunic - Forever 21

White linen pants - same as above

Baubles, bling and beads

The fireworks on July 4 were amazing. We had the best seat in the house. I wish the fireworks were on the Hudson every year! The fireworks have somewhat inspired this week's blog. They reminded me of my collection of jewelry which I have amassed over the years, most of which are costume jewelry. I have often built an outfit around the jewelry and so the clothing will be kept simple to showcase the baubles, bling and beads.

White dolman sleeve shirt - American Apparel

Denim shorts - American Eagle Outfitters

Black and silver drapy chain necklace - Urban Outfitters

Chain with black silk belt - Urban Outfitters (worn as necklace)

Ring - Marc Jacobs

Watch - Bulgari

Bag - Balenciaga

Grey t-shirt - American Apparel

White skirt - Elie Tahari

Crystal necklace - BCBG

Wire necklace - from a young designer at Market NYC

Romper - Alexander Wang

Necklace with green stone - Rebecka Fröberg

Oxidized metal necklace - dannijo

Silver strappy sandals - Delman

White silk tank - Alexander Wang

Grey silk shorts - Alexander Wang

Tassle necklace - Pade Vavra

Ring - Marc Jacobs (same as above)

Silver flat sandals - Delman

Hot pink tank - Alexander Wang

Lace bib necklace - Urban Outfitters

Silver pleated skirt - Jill Stuart

Silver and bronze strappy sandals - Barbara Bui

Navy t-shirt dress - Porter Grey

Victorian bib necklace - from the Hell's Kitchen flea market

Brown chunky heels - Chloé

Chiffon layered top - Chiana

Chiffon flower necklace - from a store in le Marais in Paris

Grey silk shorts - Alexander Wang (same as above)

Dress - No.6

Layered necklaces - Forever 21

Brown chunky sandals - Chloé

Grey t-shirt - American Apparel (same as above)

Denim shorts - American Eagle Outfitters (same as above)

Bib necklace with ribbon tie - Banana Republic

Red, White and Blue

In honor of July 4th, I'm celebrating the occasion with some red, white and blue outfits. The weather is lovely. Can't wait for friends to come over for the fireworks!

Spiderman, an iconic american comic book character in blue and red!

White and navy striped top - H&M

Navy skirt - H&M

Cherry print espadrille wedges - Lolas Lolos Lolitos

Red dress - T-bag

Feather brooch - Yigal Azrouel

Denim motorcycle jacket - Zara

White dress - Catherine Malandrino

Cherry print espadrille wedges - same as above

White shirt - Gap

Navy and white striped shorts - Plenty by Tracy Reese

Red raffia wedges - Betsy Johnson

Navy, red and white shirt - Lauren Moffatt

White shorts with side-panel details - Catherine Malandrino

Patent red pumps - D&G

Sailor girl print dress - Betsy Johnson

Red raffia wedges - same as above

White jacket - Elizabeth and James

White tank - cast-off from my dad

Navy skirt - H&M

Necklace - from a store in Hanoi, Vietnam

Red shoes with bow - Hollywould

Blue and white floral dress - Rachel Antonoff

Patent red clutch - Rebecca Minkoff

White sandals - Sigerson Morrison