happy thanksgiving, ya turkey

 

1. Grindhouse 2. Crystal Renn in French Vogue 2. American Beauty 3. Addams Family Values  4. Harmony Korine in a Marc Jacobs ad  5. Alice in Wonderland Vogue editorial  6. The Royal Tenenbaums  7. Jessica Stam for Vogue Turkey

xox
Jessi Lou

chanel spring 2011

Ah, to be in Paris for fashion week. Chanel is no doubt on the top of everyone's list. Because like it or not, everyone has a Chanel design in their closet. No, maybe not a caviar 2.55 or a string of pearls with diamond encrusted interlocking Cs (or maybe you do; good on you!). But if you own a tweed jacket, a pair of two-toned ballet flats, anything jersey, boxy suits, A-line skirts, or a black dress, you can thank Coco Chanel for introducing it to the world...and your wardrobe.

Somewhere along the way, Coco's original idea of simplicity and practicality got lost in the translation. And it's actually okay! Karl Lagerfeld has modernized the classic design house and made pieces that an edgy girl who knows and appreciate labels can wear. As for the rest of us who don't have it in our budget: we can admire from afar and recreate to our best abilities.

Carmen Kass has made a huge comeback this season, appearing in several shows thus far. Another supermodel who was a huge icon in the '90s: Stella Tennant. The queen of androgynous beauty with a bone structure that could cut glass, Stella opened and closed the show proving once a supermodel, always a supermodel.

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zac posen spring 2011

For those of you who played dress-up as a child adorning yourself in feathers and furs, you're in for a treat. Zac Posen found the feather boas in your dress-up chest and decided to incorporate them into a collection of elegant, old school glamour. With ruby red lips and strappy black shoes, Zac's stunning designs are indeed for every woman.

With last fall being the return of the "curves", many designers are taking the cue from the Louis Vuitton  and utilizing the models who have been otherwise non-existant in runway shows. Hillary Rhoda returned to fashion week this season, and it's a wonder we've been able to get along without her. And, by the way, the people have spoken: more Crystal Renn! Zac seems to be one of the rare designers who believes in dressing for all body types, not just one.

The garnet, champagne, and black were gorgeous backdrops that only Zac could create. Newlywed Coco Rocha, whose wedding gown was designed by Zac, had one of my favorite looks with a fur stole and floor-skimming gown.


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z spoke by zac posen spring 2011

In the grand tradition of sister labels with lower-price points, Zac Posen has intelligently jumped aboard and introduced Z Spoke. Reminiscent of Marc Jacobs and his Marc line, Z Spoke is the cartoony, youthful answer to his chic namesake label.

This debut collection was really sweet in terms of eye-catching colors and prints (how amazing is that face-print he uses on the shirts and onesies?). And for accessories, pops of red are queen and compliment every look.


photos: style.com