I don't know about you, but when I'm broke I try not to look at fashion. I know it's not about what you can afford, and yes, often I do like to look at pretty things whether or not I have the money to buy them. But more often than not, I avoid. I wonder if I need a mentality change on this--about how I shouldn't look at things to actually buy them, but more to be inspired by what already exists in my closet. To be inspired to do more with what I already have. It's a moneysaver and a creative challenge, both of which are good things. And to be honest, I started this blog as a way to track the things I found beautiful and interesting, with no regard to whether I would one day own them. So here's to that, and Happy New Year to you. Below are a few pics of what is inspiring me lately, fashion-wise.
Thanks to Dolce and Gabbana, stars are a big trend that has finally come down the pike to some non-designer brands, like my perennial fave Jeffrey Campbell, whose black suede/silver star Lita I am currently coveting:
Yes, I realize they are a bit glam rock/David Bowie/Lady Gaga, but I just love the print. I was never into the whole Lita phenomenon (even going so far as to consider myself immune from "those ugly shoes"--hahaha) until I saw these.
Thanks to Boardwalk Empire (which I haven't started watching but just know that if only for the fashion, I will love it) and The Great Gatsby movie, the 20's are having a moment. Well, at AL Headquarters, the 20's are always having a moment, so this is an instance where a trend has caught up with me. I love Banana Republic's glam feather barrette (unfortunately sold out, but since I'm not buying, it's all good):
And, even though it's only the beginning of the year, I am already loving some of the pre-fall styles that are coming our way, from the mix of prints at Givenchy to the bright red boots at Chloé:
I hope this new year is a great one for you and yours. As I always say: dress well, act better.
xo
the AL
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