Style Evolution...2011

Just a collection of snapshots, the inspiration for the look of 2011. Think 70s, but beyond that picture 70s doing deco or art nouveau. Relatively achromatic color palette and more substantial fibers, think wools and slightly heavier knits. Happy New Year!

She Who Wears the Pants

So, its all about trousers. Yes, trousers. At least according to Vogue and Marc Jacobs (to name a few). Yet, I will always remain loyal to my skinny jeans; meaning they will forever remain in my closet and in rotation. But, in the meantime I am having fun with a bit more volume around my legs and a little more swoosh in my step. Which is why I am loving these new (new-to-me) wool trousers by Courrèges Paris. I picked up these straight legged gems at little edie's for the equivalent of a Jackson. Looks like this lady will be staying warm come 2011.

Women fashions in the year 1970- Some Inspiration for 2011

Staying Warm and Dry

It has been a cold and soggy last couple of days (Sigh). Despite the constant puddles I have a new (well new-to-me) method of warding off the elements in plaid and faux fur. The coat, which is on extended loan from my friend Stephanie is just the right length to conceal your mini skirt and just the right fur-to-plaid ratio to have you feeling holiday cheer without looking as though you belong under the tree or on it.

Monday, Monday

Christmas 2010 has come to pass and I took the day off from work. I needed a break. Let's just say there was more than enough merriment for one week. So, after a long walk in the rain I set out to find those items on my wish list that Santa didn't slip under the tree. And I found them at the Portland Outdoor Store, Fry "Campus" Boots in black. Merry Christmas! And so this is the outfit I assembled. Just as soon as I dried out sufficiently.

Undershirt: Love on a Hanger

Sweater: Bistro (70s Vintage)

Skirt: A Goodwill Score

Tights: Esprit

Boots: Fry Campus

Merry Christmas

And a Feliz Navidad...

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 12

On the 12th day of Christmas...

The last memory of that 12" ponytail...

I am sorry that this video wont upload. But I have to run to work.

Merry Christmas!

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 11

On the 11th day of Christmas look what I found Google-ing...

Indeed it is 11 bagpipers piping...

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 10

For the 10th day of Christmas something less mundane...

Presenting 10 snapshots of Michael Caine...

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 9

On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

Volver...

Now that makes 9 Almodóvar dvds...

P.S. Penelope Cruz I heart you.

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 8

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

Viva Pedro: the Almodóvar Collection with 8 of

the director's titles on dvd...

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 7

On the 7th day of Christmas I saw in Canby...

seven goats a grazing...

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 6

On the 6th day of Christmas I coveted on etsy...

a plaid cashmere wrap coat straight out of 1960...

From Living Threads Vintage

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 5

On the 5th day of Christmas I found on etsy...

5 golden loops...

By local designer Sword and Fern

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 4

On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

4 more of the Lego Minifigures Series 3

Left to right: Tennis Player, Snowboarder, Samurai Warrior and Gorilla Suit Guy

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 3

On the 3rd day of Christmas for my co-worker Shelby...

A vintage pillowcase with 3 french seams...

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 2

On the second day of Christmas, I put on etsy...

2 awesome handmade tote bags...

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 1

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

The Hula Dancer from the Lego Minifigures Series 3!

Short Hair a la Jean Seberg

A little inspiration...

(Actually Christy Turlington inspired by Jean Seberg's style)

Holiday Gift Guide: the Haircut

I had my hair chopped off this morning. The ponytail is going to Locks of Love. Happy Holidays.

Lulu's Vintage

Looking for another rad vintage shop downtown? You should stop into Lulu's Vintage next door to Rocco's Pizza on West Burnside. The shop is geared up for the holidays with vintage wrapping paper and ribbon. I scored an awesome vintage Vogue book in there on Monday. Sorry I can't say more as it is a gift. Check them out.

Lulu's Vintage

916 W Burnside

503.360.1142

Baby Shower Gifts

On Sunday I attended my friend's baby shower. Now this is their first child and they are waiting to be surprised to see if the baby will be a she or a he. So thinking along those gender neutral lines, I stopped into Crafty Wonderland to she what I could find in the realm of baby. And these pacifiers by littlefoote's lab were the ultimate score. Retail $20.

Tiga Holiday Bazaar

Lovely Vintage Holiday Sweater

This holiday sweater won't wipe out your savings though. Check it out on drowsySwords etsy store. $42.