Military parka

PARKA WITH WHITE FUR FROM ASOS, PARKA ON THE RIGHT IS SHAKUHACHI AT URBAN OUTFITTERS, PHOTO VIA VOGUE UK
GIRL WITH RAMONES TEE; ANTONIO ANDRADE

Blazer...Vintage or Nouveau?

In a category of good buys in mid season, blazer surely is item that girl has to have in mind for in a minute chic when temperature is just right for overlay. With all the girl meets boy trends, market was overwhelmed with blazers a la boyish so lot of buying was in game. If you have room for just one blazer you might fall for these loosen blazers in terracotta, orange or rust tones. With strong 70s vibe it’s just dresses kisser, brilliant is on maxi dress (remember the SATC movie 2 and Carrie Abu Dhabi romance with terracotta blazer), but also on simple black pants or LBD.
Strongly recommend the vintage hunting- the one at the photo is a bit pricey pick from Louis Feraud, French couturier that aside from couture was also creating prêt-a-porter collections. Jacket might be from the mid 70s when his silhouette style softened with the spirit of the era. Topshop also has a great offer- bit longer blazer in rust tone so whether vintage or new its up to you.

ILLUSTRATION FEATURED IN COLLAGE BY KELLY SMITH

Pursuit of prints

Did you notice how this year stores have been more equipped with printed garments than before. From flowers, stripes, hearts, stars, moons and kitty kats, seems that all kind of prints lately are in style. Not to forget the ethnic, tribal or geometric ones. When I just think about the period when I was one of all-wrapped up-in gray girls. That must have been very boring time of my life because to not print is very passé.
August may not be exact time for summer shopping side of sales, but always pops out something inevitable. This time are prints that although bought as summer pieces, could become style builders of fall closet.



dress See by Chloe dress is just perfect example; silk fabric, interesting star print and ¾ sleeves make this dress perfect for summer evenings on nude legs that later could be easily replaced with black tights and flats for daily elegance. Also if you spot somewhere silk blue dress from Lewis summer collection, don’t leave it to someone else. That would be a sin.
jacket Little jacket in oriental or floral print is my very style candy of the season but not exactly the item you will find in shops unless they are selling vintage. Blogger Typhanie is irresistible in combination of little floral blazer with shorts. As a matter of fact all the prints you will see on her blog are worn in very irresistible way (via nast.fr)
If jacket is not so safe solution for you, go for printed cardigan or kimono like this on the picture from topshop and wear it over top of different print (see Rachel Comey ss10)
shorts or pants From tribal, floral, leopard or other printed pants that you have in your closet or thinking about getting one, instead with boots, wear them in very ladylike manner.(topshop shorts would be perfect with black tights and a blazer in fall)

The nude dots

Aren’t you crazy about little dots on sheer fabric? Point d’esprit or dotted swiss as fabric is commonly used for veils, gloves, wedding dresses or curtains. Who could resist a romantic charm of point d’esprit hanging on the window, and who could guarantee the same decor won’t become detail on dress in some DIY inspiration (How romantic and sexy can be LBD with neckline or sleeves in point d’esprit tulle)
It looks like that sheer tights with dots and hearts that created such a fashionable buzz this season weren’t enough so some labels came with the garments entirely made of sheer fabric embellished with spots. For summer season Sonia Rykel adores idea of this nude dots as top with high waisted pants, Dolce Gabbana as a detail on the bohemian dress, Temperley London both as a detail and long dress.
New Zealand label Ruby included black and white sheer pants with dots in autumn winter collection. Topshop came with the body and maxi skirt, both totally see-through that tiny little dots are only thing that can protect you from amorous looks. That comes also for a sheer blouse found on etsy, while Blak top from Pixie Market is translucent because of white spots.
If you are bargain hunter born under a lucky star look for Valentino vintage items made of point d’esprit.



photo included in collage via garance dore

NEAT or NOT; Moschino chain jacket

Yes, I know we adore gold chains, but who has ever thought of them as outerwear? Moschino designer Rossella Jardini came on idea of chains on the top so she designed a jacket. Jacket made of chains. The “bare jacket” from spring ready to wear collection is built by black leather frame that links elegant gilt chains. Because of chains, jacket is sheer so it hardly can be jacket in the meaning of a word. Though is uncommon, this round neck metal jacket can be great statement piece for spring, especially for the evenings. Also what is special is the price of it (€2,975.65 on net-a-porter). Jacket had spotlight few times in editorials (February issue of Vogue Paris on Daria Werbowy and in Elle on Jennifer Lopez) and except Alicia Keys on American Music Awards, has not seen on anyone yet. If you ask me I’d say this gold hardware is totally Edie Sedgwick. And what you are saying? Is it NEAT or NOT?

Fashion baby wears floral leggings

Very reasons why floral leggings are very rad:

Very fragile with something of lace on the top
Very grungy with little snow washed denim jacket
Very vivacious- Great contrast to this season military parka
Very in-a-minute chic with spring flats or lace up boots(see Sasha Pivovarova in the Milan street style post below)
Very classic with the cool on all-black on the top (black dress)
Very plain- Old school floral prints on simple tank tops (see Madonna above)

image of Madonna via Madonnalicious

All nude; from tip to toe

Nude tones and pastels are prevailing in every spring seasons so this year again there is a "case of neutral and blush" in various designers collections- from those that are masters in nude like Stella, Chloe or Sophia Kokosolaki are to those that are new in this territory of neutral. Not a strange cause nude tone can give strong effect and in the same time depending of the item can have different output on the outfit; Grecian sexy, rebellious edgy or romantic fragile. Since last spring season one of the top IT items was boyfriend blazer in nude, this year in outwear I was hoping to see the perfect nude parka but my favorite creators of nude failed in that. That certainly won't cause the depression, since there are many of nude lovelies out there- same as those "big", many of independent designers were this season playing with nude so I picked the most amusing but in the same time practical items. Let's see what are misslikey NUDE LIKES of the spring summer 2010 season.

LONG NUDE DRESS
Long dresses are absolute IT items of the season. In the summer the one that is sleeveless is good for mixing and matching with summer tops over it. If you choose the one in nude pay attention that is not too tight if fabric is bit see through.

Misslikey LIKES:
Acne long dress with kimono sleeves-Acne Collection has long dresses in nude with kimono sleeves and those tank. The one with kimono sleeves is item that you can wear in spring and summer. On the back has charming buttons in old school style.

Second one, long tunic is from New Zealand-based brand Lonely Hearts and part of "Brains for Dinner" collection. Silk tunic that is bit see through, is perfect for hot summer days with flats or for lace up boots in grungy manner. (for those not in N.Z or Australia it is available online at Bona Drag)
Talking about Australia, NZ and nude have to mention designer Nathan Smith (check his woman spring summer collection and all the lovely nude items he designs)
MINI DRESS IN NUDE
Nude mini can be minimalistic daily solution daily with different flats and for the night same dress easily can transform into the party dress. On the spring runaway Alberta Ferretti, always master in draping of nude and sheer fabrics didn't fail either this season neither Donna Karan that went in the same direction. Didn't fail either those Avant-garde like Bruno Pieters with body con draping or AF Vandervost with asymmetrical cuts. Devi Kroell is bringing little romance in the nude dress with camisole shape and buttons and Yves Saint Laurent and Rue Du Mail nude dresses are runaway items to fall in love with.

Misslikey LIKES:
Petar Petrov nude sleeveless minis.
Petrov, Bulgarian designer based in Vienna, except is the master in men's fashion, showed his abilities for womenswear this spring; collection is play of the basic colors and aesthetic shapes that in same time are totally edgy and ladylike. Except simple nude tank dresses, skirts or pants love factor are bit draped basic t-shirts in nude.

Second one on the image paired with black boots, simple khaki nude dress, part of spring summer collection of lovely LA based label Wren, named after Dickens character Jenny Wren, aka Fanny Cleavers.

Romantic one with white stripes is from Alabama Chanin "Love and Hapiness" collection. AC is label of designer Natalie Chanin, finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2009. This 100% organic cotton dress with camisole shape is like just created for romantic spring walks.

NUDE TOP
Last spring we and Vogue Paris lusted after Margiela's bodysuits in nude. Would we love this spring Celine and Bruno Pieters long sleeves body con tops in nude? The item is total basic and suitable for a lots of outfits. Totally simple but gorgeous on black skinnies and all fashion forward mix-and-match with everything that is in closet. The simple way is to get American Apparel tested bodysuit in nude. Currently they are selling those with short sleeves. Or go for lingerie basics that you be used good under wide neck tops or those crop to create a double color effect.

Misslikey LIKES
The pretty lingerie - strapless bandeau bra and strapless slip that can easily follow the "lingerie out of the bed" rule. The slip can be easily paired with a simple summer skirt and here comes your evening outfit. Both items are from label Isabella Oliver, where except womenswear, also design maternity collection (keep an eye on the trench coats)

For those crazy about crop tops loveliest solutions are nude crop tank from San Francisco RosenMunns or the one from Brooklyn's Ambit that has line of tops that can be purchased in LIGHT VISION store.

NUDE SHOE
Shoes in nude tones are spring summer love because they visually elongate the leg. If you have iconic Lanvin ballerina flats you don't have to bother - You'll wear them this spring for sure. From the catwalk of nude shoes I adore Givenchy nude wedges with knotted straps, but also I visited some of my favorite shoe makers to check out what they are offering in nude. According to seen- must be that nude is IT of the season's footwear.

Misslikey LIKES;
From London- based footwear label, F-TROUPE, that brings classical Brit charm to nouveau style, I picked in dancing Mary Jane shoes with satin ribbon and Oxfords embellished with tiny gold stars.
In the second row are Rachel Comey's ivory flats, just everything that girl needs for restless spring dressing (this pair available at Creatures of Comfort)
Other superb-finds are Peep Toe heels in clog style from Georgina Goodman and super cool Oxfords in nude with sheer detail from super cool footwear designer Jeffrey Campbell.

NUDE PLAYSUIT
Playsuit somehow manages to evoke in me childhood images. Last season craziness was for nude jumpsuit. This season is short; nude or printed.

Misslikey LIKES
What to say about this playsuit when image speaks for itself?! This "perfect little thing" is from British label Sykes spring summer 2010 collection. Founder, Joanna Sykes is on the scene for 4 seasons with her own label after working for many fashion houses. Sykes spring collection is transparent, simple and plain, filled with essential items same as those bit eccentric like leather pants or metallic pants suit.
Again nothing to add, except announce great love for Sykes.

pursuit of a blouse

A simple shirt can be a style builder. The white one, bit larger than actual size and men cut is an icon. I am sure there has been happening very stealing from men family members or friends for classical men shirt among fashionistas. And it's not something that we learned only from Breakfast at Tiffany's and Lula Mae's white shirt when she opens door to Paul Varjak or from Sienna Miller when wears Jude's pink shirt in Alfie. Little borrowing-stealing habit was happening far in the past since originally it is men garment later adopted by woman's fashion. Talking about development it became sophisticated with years but our love for back to basis and androgyny, edgy cravings were just too big for the last few seasons. At the end is there anything more sexy than wearing just a shirt from your boyfriend morning after? Daily with pants or dress or maybe on leggings can can be very aesthetic experience in fashion meaning, and with layers of gold chains or rings very chicism.
But did we close our hearts for femininity with boy meets girl habit? Do we just play mix and match under the influence of trend or it is that fashion is expression for us and romance is lost behind? The influence of a trend, either you will admit or on not is huge. The other day came to my mind why I suddenly have this print craving of mine, which is bit odd if you ask me, since I used to be one of the all wrapped up in gray-beige-nude girls. Real Chloe and Stella McCartney under the influence product. So when did my closet become a garden? Maybe it was obsession with Alicia Silverston; floral tops on washed jean, colorful skirts on boots and nude legs, maybe early 90s rock, Bon Jovi girl with ripped jeans and floral cardigan that puts a coins in the jukebox in some bar in New Jersey. Or maybe Marc Jacobs's subtle mix of prints and patterns or discovering Celia Birtwell's romantic fabrics was my key moment. So, never really thought before I'll have this adoring for the blouses especially the peasant ones. Really colorful. Or wear leopard printed scarf on floral dress or on the blouse.
Blouse can really be a in-a minute chic solution; over the skirt or dresses, with the pants (black skinnies and blouse is always tested solution), under simple tank dresses. For more grunge look instead of creating a waist leave it to fall more casual. For bohemian just throw it over a long dress. It is really delighting that this year blouse was really star in rising on the spring runaway (click on the photo to enlarge). Sheer or translucent which is very trend of the moment wears classy Hermes girl after exhausting day on the tennis or John Patric's lady while Jen Kao rock star wears it with denim skirt and ankle boots. Bohemian charm has Etro where blouses are very delicate but in line with lot of prints, as Anna Sui flamboyant prints that seem like they just traveled around the world. Chloe's Hannah McGibbon finds a solution to lift a pants suit with casual cut with soft nude blouses. Opposite from Preen, where blouse just works for structured silhouette, Marc Jacobs used a silk fabric in nude while Julian Louie peach for glance of femininity. Cynthia Rowley, Behnaz Sarafpour, Erin Fetherston created gorgeous ladylike blouses with the bow, while at Ruffian are playing with ruffles on the sleeve. Downtown chic that usually kisses shorts or skirts on suede moccasins or gold leather ballerinas, whenever the ray of sun comes out is figured out at Rachel Comey and Karen Walker.
So, designers really offered us advices for how to wear a blouse but remember that the way you dress is most pleasant when its state of mind. And sometimes it would be really nice to allow yourself a dose of romance; is not that in printed blouse you will look like a homeless hippy or in a peasant like countryside housewife as in sailor blouse like a tourist. It's just particular charm that blouse brings to outfits.

what are misslikey blouse likes in the online shops?

1. Vintage blouse in leopard print on etsy 2. Another jungle fever influence is Michael Kors Tiger-print silk blouse, now discounted at Outnet, 3. For romantic lovers is ideal this tender floral vintage blouse with ruffles in front from etsy, 4. I fell on the first for this lightly sheer violet blue blouse from extraordinary SURFACE TO AIR. Those nude-obsessed would adore Chloe's silk ruffled blouse (5. netaporter) or nude blouse(6) with petal collar from Nadinoo, independent handmade clothing line which is bookmark on misslikey's to keep on eye list. For downtown girls would be perfect Rachel Comey lilac printed blouse (7, available at La Garconne), Peter Jensen(8) A-line floral blouse (at farfetch) or super IT this season- Miu Miu bird print on the blouse(9, at mytheresa). Another nude lovely blouse is vintage from Avant Gaudy(11) while sun-kissed blouses are just perfect for spring; expensive version is collarless Chloe blouse (10. at Browns) and on the budget is vintage from etsy(12) that has buttons on back and Peter Pan collar. Aren't we ready for flight to Neverland?

photo first from adorable Lyell lookbook

Trendspotting; Long pleated skirt

Pleated items for decades, before modern designers started to create wonders out of them were usually volume supporters. That’s why in those Flemish gowns usually the sections were pleated or on some marvelous gown pleats had role on the back, on the cloak or train.
On the other side of the volume crave, at the beginning of the century Spanish designer Mariano Fortuny started using pleated silk to create his famous tea gowns inspired with tapestries from East and ancient Greek tunics (with Isidora Duncan, Mrs Conde Nast as fans) Apart from sleek couture visions of freedom of female body with ancient origins, reserved for special socialites, in different fashion eras was immanent hunt for volume or structure, which often apart from petticoats implied pleats. At the beginning of 50s Dior used pleats to create fullness of New Look, and after all there was American-styled all-around pleated skirt, which was certain symbol for years. Usage of pleated finish on the fabrics increased in 70s with using of synthetic fibers that allowed fabrics to stay pleated after laundry process. Somewhere between the decades, trends, and different époques was shaped maxi fine pleated dress, plisse in various types, with the view to provide elongated figure. Chloe designer Hannah McGibbon with the last fall collection proved that the fall goddess with ancient spirit exists and with the slightly dropped hemline, chiffon and satin details is equally fragile in nude as in earth colors.

When recently spotted in my back-up storage four vintage floor-length pleated skirts, I was quite surprised and without an answer or excuse for not wearing them. I assume it was my idea back in the days of making bustier dresses out of them and the failure of the same when came issue of the silhouette. It is true that when modifying clothes, in manner top is a skirt-dress is a top- tee is a dress, becomes standard we certainly forget about wearing some items in the way they are suppose to be; pleated skirt as a skirt not as dress. Fine pleats are except they influence clothing with ancient history (My tendency for collecting Grecian inspired robe probably is related to my Mediterranean heritage) used in the form of drapery they make something romantic to woman body with charm of powerful femininity. Every muffle in fabric that easy adjust the body even if you are 5-year-old girl playing with curtains gives kind of feeling of female dignity. And every muffle in this kind of item for 80s obsessed society, certainly gives a feeling of body deliverance. Just try it.

Anja Rubik spotted by Jak and Jil's Tommy Ton wearing Chloe dress (not skirt)from fall collection

Fall pants

It is time to re-vivre le pants! We usually forget about them, but with jeans they make essentials for our daily wardrobe. Though today we had little moved away from classic tailored suits, still we need to stay dressed up despite how nonchalant we are. Don’t know how you feel, but loungewear lately makes my heart beat; that’s probably consequence of feshly ended summer and cruel dismissing of restless clothing. Since Girl's gotta have one decent pair of fall pants that are tailored but still casual, yet it’s not time for full combination of wool and tweed, I did little sneak and peek into windows of our favorite shops to find our uniform pants. I’ve chosen grey for the essential pants, since that’s our existent fall basic color that with white and black creates in-a-minute-chic. Grey pants with right cut can make a girl nonchalantly polished up even when she is feeling for the day on the low – with sneakers or ballerina flops. Add tiny leather jacket you’ll be adjusting to throng in manner of city chic.

Acne pants I found on net-a-porter with slightly cigarette cut and high waist are still enough boyish. Very French and very wearable in improved Annie Hall manner.
Someone finally made an idea about connecting the trousers with sweatpants. When I saw cashmere pants from Lucien Pellat-Finet in Elle US July issue my heart said; Ahh these were the pants from your dream last week when you were wearing basic white tee. Amazing pair from oaknyc are casual but with little glance of 70s lady clothes.
For the traditionalist’s visions or for the ones that are working girls with too many meetings to attend perfect are this Chloe ankle length pants from otteny Skinny, grey and looking light, able to pair in a minute for informal tuxedo look.

Mini lace dress

It's not a cliché to connect it with innocent aggression, says my arty friend about lace dresses. There is challenge among designers every time those lingerie items come beneath our clothes, in tend to turn out them to be sophisticated and powerful, they are endeavoring to keep secrecy and glance of sexuality in items. No doubt there is something exceptional about those fabrics like sheer or lace and yes, enough prove of their exception is their usage that is prevailing on runaways, either as on weddings and funerals. While Black Lace symbolizes sexuality and the death, White lace is pure innocence, fragility, and love. Every time I plunge into Great Expectations I almost can clearly imagine Miss Havisham, marvelous in her tragedy wearing a white dress with the lace gloves in her white room.
Fabric that was a symbol of nobility and status symbol for so long can produce sophisticated and elegant glance but either can be flashy in cheap meaning. So when choosing lace dress, one need to pay attention on quality and its softness, especially if it’s all made of lace fabric. Made by hand, of silk or cotton mostly, this garment can be very artwork though machine techniques today have almost the same outcome. Critically ignore prom cuts!
With closeness of fall it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get one black lace dress that you can be able to wear with high heels in glamour manner of Sunset Boulevard same as with tough motorist boots in the evenings when you feel edgy. And can it be something more sensual, romantic and melancholic for late summer days and evenings as white dress in lane or cotton with cutwork or made of knotted lace.

1. Opening Ceremony dress made of black lace with elastic waist, from Oaknyc, 4.Stella McCartney dress with inserted lace from netaporter,6.Long lace sleeves on vintage dress from Rolling Stone Vintage,7. Alexander Wang lace dress from diavolina
Be shy when accessorizing lace dress, pair of nice vintage earrings or combination of chain gold and pearl bracelet is simply enough. Or wear it with big cocktail ring.
2. Accessories & Beyond gold bracelet from Revolve Clothing,3.Monica Vinader Cocktail Ring at Asos,5.Philip Crangi ring at netaporter,8. Burberry bracelet at netaporter

1.Anna Sui lace dress at outnet, 2. Tibi dress,3. lace gloves from Asos, 4. Larok lace dress at bloomingdale's,5.lace bodycon dress available in white and black at topshop
Style white lace dress with pendants on gold chain and pair of pearl neklaces.
photo of Amber Valetta in white lace by Sebastian Faena from FashionGoneRogue

How to wear denim shorts

One of the easiest and most nonchalant summer trends are denim shorts. Inevitable to include into your summer wardrobe; practical to wear on daily basis, on the beach and even in the night, in manner of Chloë Sevigny.
Since every time I get them out, I am kind of puzzled how to wear denim shorts and stay nonchalant in the same time. That’s why I singled out few ladies I spotted with best eye for denim shorts to be our inspiration guidance. Not to copy, just for the inspiration.

Lily Cole is one of our catwalk cherries and girl from 4th and bleeker, one of our blogosphere cherries. Make sure to check out how she is wearing denim shorts.


You can go beyond and wear floral top on your shorts just keep it tight, or even plaid shirt when you get tired of summer chic,
Enjoy your summer, whether you gonna be chic in Hamptons, Ibiza, Cancun. Even if you are gonna be asphalt chic. Than you can wear your denim shorts on nice men shirt, and explore city where you live like a real tourist. Why don’t pretend sometimes. Spend your loveliest summer walks in white men’s shirt and ripped denim shorts. Add nice piece of jewelry and you gonna be statement lady everywhere anytime Stay lovely and enjoy your summer. Posts on misslikey are pretty rare now, but don’t forget to mark next week this little blogger address when we gonna discuss about rock’n’beach chic and your perfect laced dress

photos via elle street style, photo of Hyoni Kang via style.com

small silk scarf

In some cultures symbolizes sanctity, character, modesty and religious attire. Fashionistas consider it as luxury and keep it in jewelery box. Lot of people wouldn’t borrow it to their best friend because there is story that is keeper of your personality and scent.
Even the simple outfit can be improved with neatly picked scarf. Since we lately love lot of long scarves, leopard print, McQueen’s skulls, Etro’s royalty bohemian rhapsody, seems that we forgot about Riviera chic; small silk scarf.
The distinction of the silk scarf is really in its size, so classic Hermès measures 90cm and weighs only 65 grams. Geometry on the side, small silk scarf really turns out that luxurious effect to make mystique diva of the girl. Since Hermès carré is nobility among the scarves, some believe that girl didn’t make in her life as long as she doesn’t own her own carre; picked in Hermes Paris. So you can touch it and feel it or smell it just like Vogue’s paper. Some are paraphrasing same story about Pucci cognizable prints on small piece of fabric.
What is common to scarves of Hermès, Pucci, Lacroix, Versace, Casol or Ferragamo is their uniqueness. Whether the story on the fabric or memories and moments you will create wearing the same fabric.
Some people frame their Hermes scarf like fait du art or sleep on it instead of pillow .I believe in more creative ways. Tres chic as headband, belt or enveloped around straps of your top or like a bow on the back, isn’t it?
When I was looking for scarves online I must admit I am amazed by vintage 80s collection from nastygal. Also I found some alternative but still beautiful buys on the budget.

first photo; vintage collection on nastygal,Lin Beeser Takatuka Scarf from Barneys
second photo; Crochet Twin Scarf on Urban Outfitters,chains on print on topshop scarf, Miss Selfridge navy chains,Asos Chain scarf,Jojo and Malou college scarf at farfetch
p.s. scarf is like a final touch of the outfit, like a fragrance so it’s not the sin to spray a few drops of your personality on it. Never know where you might leave it. Unless you wear Hermès. In that case pay attention.




Special thanks to Benjamnin Nitot for disposing usage of photos from editorial Hermes Street Style for this post. Very wide collection of his beautiful and inspirational editorial work can be viewed on nitot page

Leopard print

There where times when we used to connect leopard prints with Vegas or matched with the cross on the chain in Sopranos vision of mistress. And last years first we started with printed leopard scarves and then we end up wrapped all in leo’s print. How rapid we can transform our opinions...That's why I am not ever judging on someone’s taste.
Maybe leopard pandemia started in September with when we were applauding Albert Elbaz on one shoulder dress wore by Sessilee Lopez on Lanvin's printemps/ete show or models in backstage that were matching leopard in rock & edgy manner. We absolutely adore Lily Donalson as one of the initiators of animal rock prints. Chanel Iman wore leopard dress on Met's MaM and we found her very irresistible.
If you didn't heart leopard print by now its time to start your wildness affection because it is very companion of effortless look and can be very valuable even in those days when you are not in dressing mood. It s not so common so gives you a clean look, even color leopard print works for the days of bad hair.

Simply it goes with everything; Cardigans are very wearable with pants, those classic black pair of skinnies or 80s high-waisted. Or simple nonchalant just over simple tunic dress, and leo print tops even with colors will match great your high waisted skirts.

cropped overdyed leopard wide silk tank from oak , pink leopard print top from forever21 , leopard print tee from opening ceremony ,Tank Torn by Ronny Kobo at shopbop

Leopard sweater jacket at Urban Outfitters , leopard cardigan at dELIA's, Black leopard print cardigan Star by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams , Karen Walker leopard dress at Urban Outfitters
in evening version one needs to be very careful when takes dress with leopard print, cause its kind of trend that can look shameful or refined. No middle path. I think shoes are the key to the image;as long as you keep them double platforms or booties or everything little urban look like, there’s no place for mistake.

Lanvin dress at Matches, Vintage 80s Black Leopard Dress from The Dress Form reminds of prom dresses, still is very rockable,Christian Louboutin Miss Fortune Lace-up Sandals at mytheresa, YSL stilettos at Matches
Photos of Lily Donaldson from Lily D facebook gruop

How to rock the floral dress?

Last year florals on Michael Kors and Stella made me fall in love with gardening. And I got two floral dresses; one bought in vintage shop and the other provided by my grandmother. This autumn I convinced myself I won’t be influenced with floral no matter how botanical spring runaway will be. And it was. So again I bought myself two floral dresses; both short sleeved and bit bodycon. I even got floral leggings from second hand shop. In that period I was a bit influenced with Alicia Silverstone in Aerosmith videos; prints and floral à la rock. And just when I caught myself ready to operate again through my grandma’s closet, I’ve run on article by some fashion theoretic saying she wants to puke from all those chic editors, fashion journalists in floral dresses and fashionistas wearing baggy clothes and looking like they replaced their closets with those from their grandmothers.
I was a bit unpleasantly surprised. Do we sometimes look like that?
Is it that bad that we love vintage clothes? I mean loving grandma’s clothes beneath its fashion sense, signifies you are connected with your heritage. Oh mine; I don’t see sin in that. If we wear floral dresses we won’t be grannies like our therapist from above stated. We are inspired by them but we are living according our time. And we do rock vintage clothes.

Muveil sleeveless floral dress available at opening ceremony , Puff Iris Dress from topshop , floral bodycon for moms topshop maternity
And to survive hot days I like to remain my rock spirit. In light spring evenings I'll wear floral dresses on massive boots like those refined heel version Dr. Martens darcie. Finally we have a heel on icon shoes. If I am wearing it daily I’ll be most likely to pair it with casual sneakers in grey and cool chain necklace, lovely for having lemonade and chilling in some park.
We fashionistas are rock childs in our souls.
p.s. I don’t know why some people still refer image of vintage or second hand clothes with unattractiveness. Aren’t they aware that fashion has its circles.
p.i.s.s If you have grandmother I encourage you to peak at her closet from time to time. She’ll be glad you like her clothes. Just don’t get too carried away, she still needs to wear something since she probably doesn’t shop as often as you do.
lovely photo of girl in floral dress property of cobrasnake

misslikey's trendy but classy; nude jumpsuit and printed dress

Misslikey decided to single out this month best dressed girls to show you how trend can be classic but still the trend. Working good two trends:

1. Nude jumpsuit
I am bored beyond with a trend of jumpsuits. Unless it's a nude one. Okay lets gossip a little. We lost our last hope with Orlando Bloom and Kanye West and we are totally heartbroken; Josh Harnett has a new girlfriend. I didn't find out her name cause misslikey is not gossip girl. But what I saw is that new Joshua's girl really has style. She is totally working out daily version of nude jumspsuit. In evening version similar jumpsuit wears lovely Russian model Anna Vyalitsyna. SIMPLE=LOVELY

2. Printed dress plus blazer
I am not really huge fan of prints but in combination with blazer its really beyond.
Kate Moss on topshop opening proved she is really best campaign ad for her clothes. Arlenis Sosa is one of the models who is not just a model but she has a good fashion eye
p.s.Don't forget that now its the best time for wearing boots on nude legs. If you are classic girl you will love these beauties boots with wooden heel from opening ceremony Acne
Studio 1 Shoes

p.i.s.s. I am piss cause its not warm enough yet to wear boots on nude legs

Billie Jean wears a cropped top

This season we are absolutely crazy about acid washed and ripped denims, Balmain Balmain totally washed our brains and with reason. They are just gorgeous.
But is it just me or it's really a difference between acid washed jeans and snow washed jeans? Moi thinks snow washed are not all washed but they have small spots all over. And they look more less soft and certanly not low cut..more high waisted but not too much. Warn me if I am wrong!!
Where to buy snow washed jeans?

Very second-hand item if you have luck with the numbers, also I found this two pairs; High Waist Tapered Leg Jean £40.00 at topshop
and super skinny jeans at Urbanoutfitters £99.00
Snow washed denims are cool with cropped tops!!
Seems that everyone is crazy about cropped tops. Moi thinks Alice Dellal started this..then her grupies followed her. You can like her or dislike her but she is true embodiment of refined 80's and punk scene.

Diane Kruger wearing cropped top..the stripped one is available at asos
photos of Alice from Selectmodels, Zoe and Alice from style.com