Good afternoon, Thursday. I'm busy busy but wanted to take the time and post- by now you know i live for Fall and the style and chill that the season brings. Part of having real style is understanding what kind of story you want to tell with your wardrobe, and how to channel some fashion archetypes that are permanently etched into the fashion canon as iconic figures to be reinterpreted through the ages. One of my all time favs is Ali McGraw and her effortless and sexy bohemian style.
To me, the ex Mrs. McQueen epitomizes what I love about Fall fashion- as the weather turns cold, there's simply no excuse not to keep it looking cool. The look is all about a classic coat (like the wrapped camel number I spotted on Victoria's Secret), some high heeled suede boots, and a bohemian, vintage inspired dress (this one from Free People) with gobs of gold chains. I myself am obsessed with her fur hat, but know that may be over the tippy for some of you, but how chic does she look in it? Love her.
The best thing about her look is it's fairly easy to achieve- just couple classic and vintage (inspired) with lots of chained jewels or boho/ethnic pieces and some knee length boots and there you have it. Instant love story. Or try a tight turtleneck from your favorite staple spot (this one from the Gap) and patterned skirt (this one from Etro is beyond) and those aforementioned boots, and you've got it on lock- and don't you just love the little change purse/belt from Asos? Yours for 12 bucks. You're welcome.
PS there's a little shop on Rivington just below Bowery called Leekan Designs that has the most divine Eastern influenced jewelry and artwork for great prices. Mixing ethnic pieces with classic staples is a great way to get in on this trend. I also adore these pieces from Tory Burch, who definitely is the poster child for an Ali McGraw kind of chic- and if that's all too spendy opt for a long linked look like the one below from Forever 21, for under a very lovely price of seven dollars:
Links below for shopping:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/fall-sale-and-specials/belted-wrap-co...
http://www.freepeople.com/vintage-loves-clothes/vintage-indian-boho-dress-236...!
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25687518&am...
http://www.6pm.com/eugenia-kim-gigi-black-white
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/joan-david-tall-platform-wedge-dre...
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=whatsnew_ac...
http://www.toryburch.com/jewelry-necklaces/accessories-jewelry-necklaces,defa...
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=311945022&tid=gosp1r&kwid=1&...
http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Chain-and-Purse-Detail-Waist-Belt/ybnjt/?iid=2220799&...
http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?id=232661&partner=shopstyle&a.../shopstyle/usd/&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=shopstyle&utm_campaign=productfeed&ia-pmtrack=56971310&campaign=affiliate/linkshare/usa/&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=linkshare&utm_campaign=adsus&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-IzZKzpZmzjVl8DTMF_GSaA