It was scorching hot in NYC for the past two days. You couldn't go out with long pants or tops with sleeves; it was just insane. But of course, I never check the weather and want to sport my awesome outlet find: a 90's acid-washed jean jacket. But alas, it was hot so the jacket became an accessory instead.

But anyways, this jacket is awesome! The sleeves are probably my favorite part, since they're a bit wide and gather at the ends. And for only $5 it was worth taking the time to find it.

Surfing on the web just to waste time sometimes has it's rewards: Last week I landed on Rodeo, a Swedish fashion/blogging conglomerate. One of the blogs featured on the site is from Agnes Braunerhielms, and what I could tell from Google Translate, is mostly fashion criticism and Lady Gaga posts.

Anyhow, Rodeo did a series of videos asking some questions to their bloggers, one of them being Agnes B. So, little did I know Agnes has amazing light-dusty-pink hair. The color is stronger around the roots, and just turns back to her natural (?) blonde hair at the ends.

Agnes Braunerhielm om Paris modevecka: KOMMERSIALISM VS KREATIVITET from Lisa Corneliusson on Vimeo.

So, here are some screenshots I took from the video:


New hair inspiration? I think so!

Photo credit: Vimeo

Looking through scans of Japanese street style magazines like FRUITS and blogs like Tokyo Drop have become part of my reading hobby now. The people are more adventurous, loose, and experimental with their outfits. Think lots of layers and of course, shoes. And the preferred choice for shoes is platform shoe/boots in a multitude of colors and styles.

I've come to become completely obsessed with these shoes like worn above and shown below in a collage I made. After hours of Googeling, it was found that these shoes come from a small Japanese label, Belly Button from the store called Tokyo Bopper. The silhouette the shoe makes is quite astonishing.


This almost makes me want to become more funky and adventurous when it comes to creating outfits.

Photo credit: Tokyo Drop, Tokyo Bopper

Took a trip down to H&M in SoHo last week, and bought these breezy summer pants (and another pair in navy blue) and Wonder Woman-esque cuffs. All needed is a white tank top loosely tucked into the pants.

It feels so good to start blogging again.

I love the maxi dress, and even own a grey one with multi-colored paint splattered on it. Its length makes such a beautiful silhouette, takes advantage of those curves hidden by skinnies and jumpers, and brings me back to Ancient Greece. And add in silver jewelery like a nice cuff or upper arm cuff, shown below.



Photo credits: Sartorialist, Tourist Magazine

Vogue Paris' February 2011 issue definitely gives me good vibes from Emmanuelle Alt, especially from this editorial with Natasha Poly, styled by the editor-in-chief herself. Pretty much anything that is minimalist and soft-looking makes me swoon.
Oh, and check out this song that has been on repeat for the past few weeks, from Familjen, "Det lilla livet." The song also sends out some cool vibes.



Photo credit: TFS

So I guess everyone's received the news about Vogue Paris' future: stylist Emmanuelle Alt is the new Editor-in-Chief. Sure she has impeccable style, and was known for popularizing Balmain last year with the strong-shoulder blazers and cool denim. Alt also appears to love darker colors like grays and blacks, seen below from Jak & Jil's blog.



While she has great style, I've never been a huge fan of her work in Vogue Paris under Roitfeld's direction. Perhaps she will blossom her talent for 2011? Anyways, this is going to be an exciting year for fashion. What are some opinions do you guys have of Emmanuelle Alt?


Photo credit: Vogue.fr, Jak & Jil

The best way to start the new year is wrapped up in fur, drinking some hot cocoa while the blizzard takes the city away. And this song by A Forest adds to the perfect calm mood this Dazed & Confused editorial evokes.

A Forest - "A Stereotype"


Photo credit: TFS
Music credit: A Forest's site

I've been obsessed with hiking gear lately. These shoes from Geox are pretty awesome, have great height, but still are wearable in the city.

Photo credit: Geox

Okay, hold your garters everyone; I know this isn't fashion, but it's something I made after doing tons of chemistry work, while listening to M.I.A.'s Illygirl.

Rick Owens traveled back to the long and statuesque silhouettes from ancient civilizations. The maxi dress was the staple for this season, but adorned with wraps and those piercing headpieces cannot be compared to the looks from this past summer.
Plus, you can see the influence from Michèle Lamy, his muse, who I have recently posted about.

Photo credit: Vogue

It's Vogue Paris' 90th anniversary, which means a fantastical ball was held in honor of the magazine recently. The editors have even dolled up Lara and Mariacarla in lacy Givenchy frocks for the latest October issue.

Photo credit: TFS

This dress from Francesco Scognamiglio's S/S 2011 collection, and what a dress it is. It basically encapsulates almost every single trend for spring and summer; sheer lace, the white minimalist color, the tailoring, the oversized-silhouette.

Photo credit: Style.com

Here's a batch of my favorite photographs taken by the ever-amazing Tommy Ton at the NYC and London fashion weeks. As you can tell, I'm pretty obsessed with the silhouette that the cape creates, especially with the beige-colored one.

Photo credit: Style.com

Alexander Wang's S/S 2011 collection is by far the most outstanding collection from the cool, young designer. The clean cuts, subdued colors like eggshell white, aluminum silver and my new favorite pistachio green, and slinky fabrics make for a minimalist's space dream. Truly a big surprise from the usually trendy designer. But it won't be a surprise if this style comes to rule the closets of it-girls come 2011.

Photo credit: Style.com

This brooch work is the perfect hommage to Kaiser Karl during a luncheon made in his honor.

Photo credit: Purple Diary

Yesterday was a big day, the first day of NY Fashion Week, and one of my favorite New York designers, Rachel Comey, unleashed her S/S 2011 collection, which in my opinion was meant to combat the extreme heat (if you didn't know, us New Yorkers have been living in an oven this summer with temperatures consistently over 90ºF). Her approach emerged as a minimalist's paradise. Sturdy fabrics and a clean color palette will be sure to keep any cool chick from the humidity.

Photo credit: Style.com

I have to confess: I've been terribly obsessed with Michèle Lamy's look from Paris Fashion Week back in February. As the wife and muse of Rick Owens, she must have a pretty wicked sense of style, and here she doesn't disappoint. Lounging around with tattooed hands, avant-garde drapes, and the gold wear enough to make citizens of the ancient Constantinople madly jealous, are definitely something that remains in my supposed "style" dreams.

Photo credit: Jak & Jil

I've been really busy the last weeks of summer vacation getting ready for my 3rd year in university. Shopping for some essentials was part of the plan, and this collage inspired by an old look from the purely amazing Hanneli Mustaparta. The look is simple enough for studying nights in the library, but chic enough to go out for some java with study friends.

In the collage: Slouchy blazer from Topshop, LD Tuttle boots from La Garçonne, backpack from Urban Outfitters, top from Weekday, clutch by Olympia Le Tan from Colette, earrings from Weekday, and glasses by Prism from Colette.

Photo credit: Hanneli Mustaparta from hanneli.com

Three essentials, according to Magnificent Magazine: A cross, a silver necklace, and a pair of chain-tough heels.


Photo credit: TFS

Karl Lagerfeld made the right choice in selecting New York City for the backdrop of the Chanel Autumn-Winter '10 ad campaign. Freja and Abbey are clad in fluffy knits and classic tweed, walking on barren city streets and fire escapes, which perfectly accentuate the collection's feeling.

I have completely fallen over the print on this dress by Jesica Milton. It's neither tie-dye nor splatter painted, but the pattern looks like a network of brain cells, nerves, in shared of purple and navy blue.

Photo credit: Stanton James

Vogue Italia's August 2010 issue featured the silver-haired Kristen McMenamy on the cover, and also in a very impactful editorial, shot by Steven Meisel. The juxtaposition of images, primarily the oil in her hair, the dirty water and torn but beautiful clothes truly remind me of the late Alexander McQueen's obsession with death and it's hidden beauty.

Photo credit: TFS

I compiled a mixtape a couple of weeks ago, but have finally decided to share it with my readers and everyone out there. While listening to it, think of black and white films, crisp and clean styles, white dress shirts, and the occasional fuzzy hues. Download it here and get inspired.

I'm feeling quite inspired by this editorial form Tokion Magazine. The leather, thigh-high boots and dark lipstick give street style some attitude.

Photo credit: TFS