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This is the ONLY fashion editorial that's made it into my personal scrapbook (which, for the most part, contains things that are relevant to real life: interior decorating inspirations, etc.)
I loved it in 2002 (US Vogue, shot by Craig McDean), but it's all the more intriguing given that Maggie Rizer is no longer a high fashion model.
Her stepfather back home in upstate N.Y. "managed" the $7 million fortune she amassed in her heyday, gambling the entire thing away on Quick Draw lotto and leaving her $2 million in debt to the I.R.S. Can you imagine? I don't even know how one person can have the time to buy that many lotto tickets.
Her story is like the plot of a movie where Anne Hathaway is (once again) miscast as someone endearing yet hot, mixed with a Bruce Springsteen song.
If you never caught the story when they were shopping it around, read it here.
Here is an example of the accurate application of the otherwise-idiotic word "fierce."
It's raining and it's supposed to rain my whole beach trip!
Image source: Mara Hoffman's blog.
I am going on vacation so there will be fun image auto-posts until June 16th. The in-depth reportage will cease until I return, but I'll try to keep you entertained for at least 4 seconds a day with some cool stuff. Maybe even outfit posts since I will be feeling summery-happy (hopefully).
Don't worry, this blog is not going in the direction of Lindsay's career. And I am not going to rehab. Just the beach, with limited internet.
Photo credit: A Very Special Report
This post goes out to Knightcat, thanks for the reminder!
What is summer without the quest for the perfect white sundress? Remember when the entire universe was obsessed with this one? That was like the "Macarena" of Michael Kors's career.
Anyway, moving away from the lace/crochet/bell sleeve thing ... how can you go wrong with a soft white cotton dress? I seriously have been dreaming about finding the perfect gauzy, layered version since I saw Leisl jumping around the gazebo in The Sound of Music.
In hopes of getting one step closer to fulfilling this dream, here are MANY to choose from:
Left to right from top:
1. Miss Selfridge halter neck, UK 20.
2. Top Shop with studs, $80.
3. French Connection Michael Kors sub-reference, $148
4. Adam tuxedo style $170 (was $425, if you are a size 6 you are in luck)
5. Marlene Birger angel sleeve $249
6. Jessica Simpson pouf sleeve (no, seriously), $128
7. Walter blouse-style $268
8. Forever 21 simple perfection $22.90
9. Marc by Marc Jacobs V-neck awesomeness $448*
* I really endeavor to avoid crappy image quality, but sometimes the sites just do not hook me up.
Photo credits (from top): Le Fashion (source unknown), Roger Deckker, Leslie Lessin (stylist), Marlene Marino.
I love when people claim to "spot" the next trend and then insist that you - under no circumstances- wear it. THEY'RE JUST SUNGLASSES! If they look good on you, go for it.
The Oakley Frogskins are a vintage re-release - now sold out, but go for it on Ebay! From what I can tell, there is a red Ray Ban Wayfarer with gold mirror lens (and that's it, in terms of this season), which you can see here.
There are, of course, the fake bakes out there ... and here ... and here. But, importantly, these are NOT yet sold on Canal Street, NYC. When they are, then you can start thinking seriously about retiring yours.
Image credits (from top): Jason Nocito, Last Night's Party, Stylesightings.
Best investment piece this year.
Currently in love with:
Sequined anything + jeans
Sequined leggings + white tee
Sequined jacket + boys' cargo pant
Left to right from top:
1. Legging, $219
2. Vest/tank, Adam, $325.50 (was $465)
3. Jacket, Lala Berlin, $344
4. Tunic, Free People, $68
5. Platform, Jeffrey Campbell, $115
6. Coat, Diane Von Furstenberg, $795
7. Biker jacket, Top Shop, $170
Photo credits (left to right from top): Lisa Place, Sea of Shoes, Le Fashion (and bottom-most right), Olsens Anonymous, unknown.
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