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It seems Charlotte Olympia, the eccentric accessories designer popular for her purr-fect kitten loafers, has recently been inspired by the City of Angels for her pre-fall "Hollywoodland" collection.
With playful clutches in the shapes of film slate boards, Hollywood Walk of Fame stars, and film reels, and shoes inspired by the art deco architecture and flashing lights of the city, the line is a wonderful way to show off one's love for film and for Los Angeles, in a fun and playful manner.
They are really cute, fun pieces for a girl who isn't afraid to be bold and a little quirky, which is exactly what I love about Charlotte Olympia's designs. Now, if only they were a little easier on my wallet...
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Remember back in the day when it was cold in the morning but progressively got hotter throughout the day and like, it was really annoying having to wear a sweatshirt and then taking it off and having to carry it around and it was sooo annoying until we had this great epiphany that we could just take our sweatshirts and tie them around our waists? And suddenly, life was so much easier. Until around the 8th grade when you realized the cool kids didn't tie their outer layers around their waists no more (because they had discovered the even more ingenious invention of the tote bag).
Well, the good days don't have to be entirely in the past, because starlets and street style stars have gone back to the 90s and have taken to tying shirts and jackets around their waists. Of course, nowadays the act of knotting a plaid flannel is more of a meticulously-thought-out fashion statement than an act of practical necessity.
The trick to pulling this look off: looking seemingly effortless while actually applying a tremendous amount of effort. I'm kidding, but only kind of. Skinny jeans, Converse, combat boots, tousled hair - all perfect compliments to a shirt tied at the waist.
Of course, if you are looking for a more one-and-done look, Celine has cooked up fabulous sweatshirt-like dresses with oversized ties. Whereas the street style stars are channelling Kurt Cobain, the Celine girls are going for an extremely-polished, minimalist look.
What look do you prefer?
Moschino Cheap & Chic has a tendency to be somewhat cheeky, but we love every second of it! For the Resort 2014 presentation, the not-so-cheap diffusion line went totally far out and took inspiration from the daisy-chain-wearing flower children of the grooovy sixties.
Quite literal daisy chains and prints dominated the collection, and earthy tones abounded - tones that would appeal to any respectable tree hugger.
Of course, these women look more likely to venture to Coachella than Woodstock, or sipping on a fancy latte outside Urth Cafe than protesting in Washington, D.C. These girls are hip, laid-back, and very downtown, but they go to sunrise yoga and organize glamping trips to get in touch with their more peaceful, spiritual side. Just don't expect them to be joining Greenpeace any time soon.
Summer is all about color and lots of it!
The sun is shining, flowers are bright and blooming, and everyone is ready to ditch those winter greys for something a little brighter.
You can apply the color spectrum to almost anywhere: Calypso St. Barth has a fabulous gradient pillow to brighten up your sofa; Missoni's signature zig-zag knits get a multi-colored update; hey, you can even paint your house in all the colors of the rainbow in the style of the Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs (the 14 colors featured in the hotel are inspired by the colors of the many desert flowers; also, request a room in your favorite hue! I picked pink!)
So go ahead, add some color to your life and spice it up! Summer is the time to go wild with color!
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