the jester

Dress: Daffys. Shoes: ACNE. Bag: Thrifted (DIY studded).

I'm calling this my Harlequin dress. I think its actually a tunic per the clothes tag, but I like it as a loose dress. Especially with the cuffed sleeves. Bonus points always...

I found it one (bored) lunch hour at Daffy's.

cheap thrills

Dress & faux leather waistcoat: Forever 21. Boots: Sam Edelman

I levitated towards a woman at Forever 21 who's arm was draped with this little number "Where did you get that?" I purred. "Oh it's over there" she replied.

Being as cheap as chips, I figured the dress was worth the 'splurge.'

Brits only message: I see me pulling pints with this on, playing the latest bar woman on East Enders.

parsons graduate - sean william salim

The designer Sean William Salim

Random shots of those attending:

These two were a riot

He reminds me of a modern David Bowie

Martin Jerez - I LOVE your style

Brogues were out in force that evening teamed with smart shorts (or cuffed slim trousers)

The friend sandwich

Patricia Field top and great hair cut

I like the added black scarf for layering. Note the studs on the blackberry

Someone flaunting my blog business card

I met Zana from Garbage Dress who's blog is in my read rotation. She makes cool leather pieces, including this shoulder harness here

LOVE this purple shredded piece and how its layered under a skater skirt. I so want a long shredded piece (even though they are a bit done now).

One of the off duty models hanging out

Leaving the hotel to head out to dinner down town

T-shirt dress: H&M. Boots: Vintage Fryes

A couple of nights ago I attended the 2010 collection for fashion designer Sean William Salim held at The Yard of the Soho Grand Hotel.

The models stood on an elevated runway in his mens and womens ready to wear collection in neutral colours of black, white, wheat and red. The pieces were classic and very wearable. There's nothing like seeing emerging designers. Press coverage in attendance included Refinery29.

Those attending showed that the punk influence remains strong. Plenty of studding and fabric shredding. This contrasted with the dressier trend noted; vintage or modern brogues in various punch colours or in metallic teamed with tailored shorts or slim cuffed trousers.

I ended my birthday night with dinner at Blue Water Grill with the boyfriend.

metal

Tank: Random NY store. Jeans: Urban Outfitters. Boots: Top shop

You may remember me posting here about the ear cuff at the Rad by Rad Hourani show.

The fab Amor Jewellery sent me this one that I friggin love. I saw some other edgy pieces here as well. (I reeeeally like some of the body pieces). The cuff is on Etsy in two metal colours. I could have had a go at making my own, but couldn't fiddle with the chains enough to feel comfortable and (God forbid) it unravel while walking the streets (which I could easily see happening knowing my luck).

I see me using this piece alot during New York Fashion Week.

I wore this during the week. The jeans I got a while back from Urban Outfitters and slashed up.

i covet

H&M Fall 09 catalogue. All Saints. Top Shop

The slinky dress. The shrunken blazer. The black faux fur. The floppy wool hat. The strapless leather. The stripes. The lace. The wide cinched waist. The silver necklace in oxidised metal.

...and always the dark eyes.

Every.

Single.

Day.

'scuse me luv, your tag's showing

Bustier: H&M. Jeans: Forever 21. Bag: Thrifted (DIY studded). Boots: Jeffrey Campbell for LF. Jewellery: T&V. Street vendors

I really love how florals have been updated this summer.

I was eyeing this bustier a couple of times at H&M, before finally trying it on and caving.

A blazer over it works beautifully.

ps. Thank you Modcloth.com for the style write up. I love that waist coat....