tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77007893480174296242023-11-15T22:13:18.501-08:00a.museTHE MUSINGS OF A GIRL INSPIRED BY ALL THINGS BEAUTIFULthe musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-50673859690709392902012-08-26T18:49:00.000-07:002012-08-26T18:49:03.008-07:00FAST FORWARD TO FALL<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi there! It's been quite a while, but I decided it's time to return to the blog after a long hiatus with a fresh and eager anticipation for <span style="color: #990000;">fall fashion</span>. While reading a recent post on a style blog I frequent, a fellow blogger admitted that fall fashion is her favorite because it's a seasonal wardrobe that she's invested the most in - I have to say that it's the same case for me, and while I don't exactly welcome shorter days and cooler temperatures, there's just something so inherently "fashion" about the shift from summer to fall. I've found myself increasingly being drawn toward black, oxblood and other characterstically autumnal shades, as well as leather, suede and thick cashmere. I'm loving simple, clean lines paired with ultra-classic pieces (think pencil skirts, silk button-downs & ladylike handbags). Below are a few trends and pieces I am craving for the upcoming season - just a quick glimpse of my post-September-issue(s) inspiration...</span><br />
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key fall color combination: BLACK + <span style="color: #351c75;">NAVY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-9482423423340003702012-04-17T21:05:00.000-07:002012-04-17T21:05:24.130-07:00FLORALS WITH FLAIR<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I think the last time, I really, <i>seriously </i>had an affinity for florals I was probably seven, it was the 90s, and my favorite item in my closet was a pair of black floral biker shorts to be worn with my other uber-90s duds (jellies, anyone?). Yet florals are back in a big way this spring, and I couldn't be more on board with the bright, whimsical graphics be it a pair of cropped trousers, a button-down blouse, or a blazer. Here are some of my favorite ways to rock the floral trend...</span><br />
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</span></span></div>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-17793243576580475002012-04-03T10:34:00.002-07:002012-04-03T10:54:57.929-07:00PASTELS WITH PANACHE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KrucBu0z8sry2jeUosd31Mjma-6ZpvhvXyfxNe-l6287Ik6BjEbZ5b_IsB9aYFibR1lBzoeuEpogeQtEW7Wmvk0mS3mjnE-wrdeBgzjEZOuX2iSM90CDHQeXYhOXXAwSJoS9tYjJDB4/s1600/GRAZIAFRANCEEDITORIALFULLMETALPASTELSUNGLASSESDENIMOVERALLSSILVERNECKCUFFBLUEJACKETPINKWHITESPRINGSUMMER2012INSPIRATIONMOTODENIMYELLOWBUTTON.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KrucBu0z8sry2jeUosd31Mjma-6ZpvhvXyfxNe-l6287Ik6BjEbZ5b_IsB9aYFibR1lBzoeuEpogeQtEW7Wmvk0mS3mjnE-wrdeBgzjEZOuX2iSM90CDHQeXYhOXXAwSJoS9tYjJDB4/s640/GRAZIAFRANCEEDITORIALFULLMETALPASTELSUNGLASSESDENIMOVERALLSSILVERNECKCUFFBLUEJACKETPINKWHITESPRINGSUMMER2012INSPIRATIONMOTODENIMYELLOWBUTTON.png" width="457" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-64912622227614896702012-02-28T18:55:00.000-08:002012-02-28T18:55:35.931-08:00OSCAR-WORTHY STYLE<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Award shows bring out the best (and worst) in evening wear, and there are many people (like myself) who tune in just to see who is wearing what on the red carpet. This past Oscars showed some gorgeous gowns both custom-made and straight from the runways, on the red carpet and at the after-parties. Below are my top picks from the red carpet...</span><br />
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</span>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-22731570326186334792012-02-16T20:05:00.000-08:002012-02-16T20:07:42.284-08:00STREET CRED<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since I'm not usually one to look to celebrities for style inspiration, most of my inspiration is taken from runway images, past style icons, and more recently through some of my favorite blogs. In the past year, I've become incredibly drawn to street style images taken outside <b>MBFW</b> in New York and Paris by both professional photogs and bloggers. There's just something about looking at the way <i>real</i> people put together looks (not to mention esteemed elite in fashion), especially when they take a high-low approach to style, incorporating designer duds with cheap-chic finds. I don't actually own a professional camera, but did manage to sneak a few shots of some trendsetters outside the tents this past week at <i>NYFW</i>.</span><br />
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</span>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-45751179635090479802012-02-14T08:34:00.000-08:002012-02-14T08:57:57.718-08:00ROSES ARE RED<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">...Violets are blue, it's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Valentine's Day</span>, and Fashion Week too! Not only is today a day filled with red roses, candy hearts and decadent chocolate, it's also a day of Fall fashion, street style and a very bustling Columbus Circle. I will be among this crowd today, donning my brightest red coat & lipstick to match, paying homage to St. Valentine <i>and </i>some of what designers have been sending down the runways for F/W 12/13. Check out some of my favorite <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red-hot</span> looks fresh from the catwalk...</span><br />
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</span>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-5173849672433207992012-02-06T10:58:00.000-08:002012-02-06T10:58:12.880-08:00Advanced Style<div>It's all in the title. Below is the fabulous trailer for the film <b>Advanced Style, </b>that documents the most stylish of our elders from New York. It's absolutely adorable; reminding us not to play by the rules of fashion and dress for ourselves. Slightly reminiscent of the eccentric Edie and Little Edie Beale in <i>Grey Gardens </i>yet with a more polished panache...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nWKTfqivbRQ?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-19179609229545253312012-01-30T23:03:00.000-08:002012-01-30T23:22:27.014-08:00AND IT WAS ALL YELLOW<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the dead of winter, sometimes you just can't help but attempt to beat the winter "blues" with vivid, cheerful pieces in a sunny hue. Meet my new best friend, yellow...{though not so mellow}...</span><br />
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</b></span></i></span></div>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-50515646599871543872011-11-20T21:58:00.000-08:002011-11-21T20:58:18.281-08:00INSTamuse<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When I'm not blogging (guilty!), I'm most often reading my favorite style blogs and flipping through the likes of my favorite fashion magazines for inspiration. Since I don't actually own a professional camera, I record outfit snapshots and other <b>a.muse</b>ments via my handy little iPhone app, <b>instagram</b>. Here are some recent photos for your viewing pleasure...</span><br />
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</span>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-28968652589732725602011-11-01T18:55:00.000-07:002011-11-01T18:55:52.857-07:00Beyond the Basics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdk6JJIhrfLinUPa2Lb07eu2a6jciQ4ht3R5zPcK72rhpag5riomctKA4rAdtigrFGU5yzCLoVT09ldHlhHWfucgJUUx_r3Yvg1kxRjHqEY2m5Twaus_oiSI4R3lLH7wc0bg-3Q8YAgWA/s1600/chunky+knit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdk6JJIhrfLinUPa2Lb07eu2a6jciQ4ht3R5zPcK72rhpag5riomctKA4rAdtigrFGU5yzCLoVT09ldHlhHWfucgJUUx_r3Yvg1kxRjHqEY2m5Twaus_oiSI4R3lLH7wc0bg-3Q8YAgWA/s400/chunky+knit.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's no secret that I adore anything camel, beige or neutral, but the mid-length camel coat is hands down a must-have for right now through March (if you live in the Northeast, that is). Super-chic. Enough said.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When it comes to foolproof fashion for Fall, basics are the essentials that anchor a look. By that I mean tailored pants in wide and slim-legs, crewneck sweaters and knits, turtlenecks and blazers. Elevate these classic pieces by choosing pops of brights and neons and don't forget to color-block. </span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of course, we all have a penchant for prints, whether it's plaid or polka dots, tartan or tweed, and the rules are there are no rules. Have fun with graphics in a shirt or skirt, or even slacks. I adore the ubiquitous houndstooth for Fall and Ms. Muse looks stunning in the above <i>Vogue Paris</i> shot.</span> </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000;">"When in doubt, wear </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red</span>"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000;">. Bill Blass</span></span></span></div>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-35738511690686321672011-09-25T20:00:00.000-07:002011-09-25T20:00:03.430-07:00Indian Summer<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Since the temperatures here on the east coast are painting a different picture of what is usually expected of late-September weather, embracing the warmer weather collections of <strong>S/S 2012</strong> that were sent down the NY runways a week ago seems not only appropriate but very much welcomed. {Insert here my apologies for a much overdo post on an exceptional <strong>MBFW</strong> in<strong> New York</strong>...along with a feeling of renewal after a self-admitted fashion blogger hiatus}</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Once you've come to terms with fall, and the impending cooler temps, I'm sure you too, will be inspired by the above looks by <strong>DG</strong>, <strong>Chloe</strong>, and <strong>Gucci</strong>. If I could offer one essential piece for the season, I advise that you invest in a well-made, <strong>crisp wool hat</strong> with ribbon trim. You'll find that it cozies up cool mornings and bad-hair-days and lends a hint of sophistication to any autumnal ensemble. If your morning routine requires less thought and more practicality, let me remind you that <strong>chic minimalism</strong> is always, <em>always, </em>a seasonless option <em>and </em>solution. {SEE style icon, <em><strong>Carolyn Bessette Kennedy</strong>} </em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">As I've expressed in previous posts, I find inspiration in both current trends, people I know or stumble upon, but also <strong>style icons of the past</strong>. I believe that there is something to be said of women who have inspired a generation or generations alike, and I'm both willing to do that research and in turn, inspired by their own motivations when it comes to personal style. What's remarkable is that people from all over the world, from different trades and backgrounds, can find the same inspiration and <em><strong>a.muse</strong></em>ment. Stay tuned...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<i>Masculin,</i> but very <i>Feminin</i>, n'est-ce pas?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">J.Crew accessories (jewelry, shoes, sunglasses, etc.) never fail to catch my eye and this upcoming fall season's crop <em>doesn't</em> miss the mark. Here are <em>mon favorites, </em>in <strong>snakeskin</strong>, azul stones, tortoise, & <strong>red leather</strong>; one could only <em>hope</em> the collection doesn't sellout before the leaves start to change...</span><br />
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</div>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-59232566518129562162011-08-03T21:56:00.000-07:002011-08-08T23:06:28.178-07:00OUT OF THE BLUE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPQwz39n94K2jZ1CjVAPt0NvVsT-bwVIqajLv0cZvAnf5HlriQ3LfV6eiAI8uUzHhoOfayNgiYuFHdxPVFFZ859XKmuTpHs8viicxgGTvppWt1TnD9xmVa_H9hFJPwpGF4S0owpdoj7mM/s1600/karmen-pedaru-vogue-paris.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPQwz39n94K2jZ1CjVAPt0NvVsT-bwVIqajLv0cZvAnf5HlriQ3LfV6eiAI8uUzHhoOfayNgiYuFHdxPVFFZ859XKmuTpHs8viicxgGTvppWt1TnD9xmVa_H9hFJPwpGF4S0owpdoj7mM/s640/karmen-pedaru-vogue-paris.jpg" t$="true" width="459px" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I know that fall fashion is on [most] everyone's minds of late, myself included, but somehow, dreaming of cashmere sweaters and woolen blazers while surrounded by the allure of the beautiful coastline doesn't seem to make much sense. While I must admit that I did make a recent early fall investment via J.CREW's schoolboy blazer in heather caramel [a great, <em>great, </em>investment I might add], I am currently trying to adopt a sort of fashion carpe diem and choosing to wear pieces that savor every bit of what is left of the summer. It <em>is </em>only August and I would argue that fall is still far on the horizon [practically speaking]. Speaking of horizons, I'm <em>loving</em> late-summer styles in shades of <span style="color: #0b5394;">AZUL </span><span style="color: #666666;">and those that reflect the sea and oceanic hues. Below is an editorial from Vogue Paris of this June:</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGRu9t98b6fYb_Htlr3Yvm4Nk-pEMvPimfJCzPpJyQW4KEalUBa50MFm8VHGrQdPyWTwq3vaG6O236rBpBQ-aosJGoAk8WhBg8aJvC-qPzc3MPflk6HWHhzzgLd9o9g3iQwnxDhjkILo/s1600/azul1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGRu9t98b6fYb_Htlr3Yvm4Nk-pEMvPimfJCzPpJyQW4KEalUBa50MFm8VHGrQdPyWTwq3vaG6O236rBpBQ-aosJGoAk8WhBg8aJvC-qPzc3MPflk6HWHhzzgLd9o9g3iQwnxDhjkILo/s640/azul1.jpg" t$="true" width="457px" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><span class="body"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">"<span style="color: #0b5394;">Blue</span> jeans are the most beautiful things since the gondola."</span></span></em></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><span class="body"><span style="font-size: large;">- <strong>Diana Vreeland</strong></span></span></em></span></span></span></div>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-11564134510841245602011-07-20T00:48:00.000-07:002011-08-08T23:09:32.760-07:00NEO-NEON<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Though recent <b>temperatures</b> overcompensate for my <b>constant affinity towards neon</b>, electric colors are <i>perfect</i> for mid-summer ensembles. As I've expressed in earlier posts, I adore a neon pout in pinks, peaches, and peony, and the same goes for anything from shift dresses to sandals. I love the contrast of citrine & sand, but a coral or tangerine onesie packs an equally impressive <b>punch</b>. For those less <i>neon-inclined</i>, a swatch of color via a belt (see Celine, below) or crossbody can create quite an impact on an otherwise monochromatic look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Swap white skinnies for a cool crimson pair (perfect this past weekend at the Cape) and invest in a rainbow of oxford shorts that can be paired with a neutral top or a contrasting hue to embrace the ubiquitous color-block trend (did <i>Jil Sander</i> miss a beat?). J.crew is undoubtedly my personal go-to store (above center) for pieces that put a modern spin on classics, not to mention the spectrum of colorful separates from chemises to shorts, and accessories alike (is anyone else lusting after the <strong>edie </strong>purse?).</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Whether you embrace the trends, or stick to what is time-tested and true, you can't go wrong either way by anchoring your look with essential summer accessories. Classic Ray-Ban aviators and a fabulous Panama hat (think Lauren Hutton) or fedora shield </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>le visage </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">from the sun's strong rays, while thin gold hoops and a chunky men's watch offset a beautiful (ahem, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>safe</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">) golden glow. Right now I'm also loving a faux-turquoise necklace, <i>comme </i>the H&M gem that sold out in weeks...</span><br />
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</span>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-10541647849483224462011-05-25T13:39:00.000-07:002011-08-08T23:25:15.315-07:00White Hot<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As temperatures heat up, my own fashion color palette is cooling down. All-white ensembles, though shockingly paler than the punches of color we've been seeing everywhere, are both impeccably chic and fool-proof in its minimalism. And though I'm a rule breaker when it comes to white before Memorial Day/after Labor Day, <i>blanche </i>pieces are early summer perfection.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div>the musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455591003714847217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700789348017429624.post-65193077852582998272011-05-02T11:37:00.000-07:002011-08-08T23:29:36.226-07:00Who Wears the Pants?<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We do! After a long reign, it's time to bid farewell to skinny jeans and embrace the much-welcomed comfort of soft, fluid trousers. Seen all over the S/S 11 runways from Jason Wu to Monique Lhuillier, tailored trousers in high-waisted cuts and silky fabrics look polished and chic as a warm-weather transitional piece. Forgo your skinny denim for a luxe chambray pant, as perfected by Celine (below).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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