Editorial of the Week

A look inside the genius of Alexander Wang, courtesy of The Selby

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Happy Fourth of July!

Photos: Style.com/Chanel 2008 Spring RTW

What Would She Wear?

For today's post, I'm tackling Oz - if Dorothy were real and alive today, what would she wear? I compiled outfits imbued with the iconic hues (emerald, yellow, red), inspired by the different significant events she goes through (a cloud-printed coat for the tornado, a Bobbi Brown brick illuminator compact for the road), and also remembered convenience, just in a more modern way (a hairbow might fly off - wear a diamond bow necklace instead; her basket-weave bag has to be big enough for Toto!)

It's a little difficult to see the pieces clearly... so click on the image for a link to version you can zoom into!

The mash-up includes pieces by Stella McCartney, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Christian Louboutin, Chloe, Zac Posen, Bottega Venetta, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Tiffany & Co., and others.

Photo of the Week

The sequins, the hairdos, the music... even despite his controversial life, no one should be taken so early. 

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Item of the Week

I don't know if any of you have been to the jewelry sections of Banana Republic or J.Crew recently, but these retail stores have really amped up their collections to include vintage-inspired pieces that don't look tacky and cheap (J.Crew even has a fine jewelry line). It's hard to find interesting, beautiful, or sometimes even decent quality jewelry on a recessionista budget, but these stores have just the antidote. Check out my most covetable pieces below (black backgrounds - jcrew.com; white backgrounds - bananarepublic.gap.com):

Crystal Floret Ring (in Crystal) - $65

Beaded Fireworks Necklace (in Heather Nectar) - $118

Wide Pearl Garden Bracelet (in Natural) - $88

Floral Fringe Cuff (in Gold) - $55

Garden Statement Necklace (in Gold) - $98

Vintage Beaded Bracelet (in Multi) - $44

Floral Fringe Necklace (in Gold) - $49.50

Enviable... FORWARD by Revolve

This blog is all about affordable style, but sometimes you just need some high-fashion eye candy. I'm loving Revolve's new website, which features higher-end designer fashion than on their still equally fabulous original website. So check out FORWARD by Revolve at http://www.forwardforward.com

Here are my picks for the best finds 

(I love how they're all photographed like a mini editorial!):

Vena Cava Hermetic Draped Dress (in Navy) - $334

Bliss Lau Ornament (in Braided) - $486

Rag & Bone Blade Legging (in Navy) - $290

Yigal Azrouel Embroidery Shrug (in Optic White) - $1,044

Karen Walker Open Back T (in Grey) - $231

Pamela Love Eagle Claw Large Necklace (in 18K Vermeil) - $352

Alexander Wang Pullover Dress (in Heather Grey) - $325

Tigal Azrouel Chiffon Ruffle Dress (in Black) - $605

SteveJ & YoniP Draped Multi Collar Jacket (in Orange) - $579

Ilaria Nistri Baggy Slouch Shorts (in Slate) - $613

Camilla Skovgaard Saddle-Flap Bootie (in Chalk) - $328

Rachel Comey "Smugglers" Dress (in Pool) - $407

Editorial of the Week

Model Angela Lindvall and her family take us on a ride through Los Angeles' Topanga Canyon, and a trip back to the prime of 70's style

British Vogue - June 2009