March 26, 2008

Lazy Wardrobe Revamp

So it's been quite a while since I've shopped for anything besides makeup and shoes, and usually when I haven't done anything to keep my clothes updated for a while I start to feel overwhelmed. Mostly because when I look at all new collections I want to get everything at once and get frustrated because I know I can't, and while staple pieces are just fine and dandy, I'd much rather have fun and exciting new up-to-date clothes. Which is why I was so delighted this morning while I was perusing the new Elizabeth and James spring '08 line.

Normally I don't buy into celebrity clothing lines because I think most celebrity affiliations with labels are tacky, but I think the Olsens have done a good job keeping their name completely out of their collections The Row, and Elizabeth and James (named after their younger siblings). Plus I just love every single one of their pieces, and it's more or less the kind of clothes that I can see myself wearing at least for the next year or so. Unlike the Kate Moss Topshop line, which was pretty relevant this past year in Barneys Co-ops nationwide, the E&J line seems to be better quality when it comes to fabric and make. I love lines that are so effortless and easy to put together and I've been wearing way too much Marc by Marc Jacobs these past few years and I'm getting kindof tired of the cutesy colorful clothes, so I think I'll give this line a try.





I've always been a sucker for any kind of fringed mini-dress, and this one is a nice version to the classic. It's a nice party dress to have on hand but hopefully when the occasion calls for this dress, my body will be in tip top shape. It doesn't leave much to the imagination. The best part about it is that supposedly it is machine washable (score!!)

Again, my legs will have to be slammin' in order to pull these off, but i'm determined.

Am I all about the dress or something this season? I know there are tons of versions out there of this sillhouette, but when I was in high school the look I always aspired to emulate was good old Jennifer Aniston's. I haven't lost that admiration apparently and every so often I always find myself admiring something that I can't help but think she would be wearing right now.


This ridiculous model doesn't do this ultra cool blazer justice. The Elizabeth and James website shows this jacket belted on their model with incredibly chic boots, exactly what I have lurking in my closet waiting to see the light of day.

It's not that I'm so uncreative that I want to jack the styling of this celebrity fashion line, it's that I'm so lazy right now to actually completely revamp my entire wardrobe by spending the whole entire day at the mall, or all morning at work and having to pay shipping. I'd rather just knock it all out in one go.