Nanette Lepore

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">As all the wonderfully dedicated readers of this column should know, I have been quite inspired by Rory Gilmore's wardrobe this season. So for all those who don't watch Gilmore Girls, Rory (the main young character,) goes to her rich grandparents' house for semi-formal dinners every Friday night. So she gets to wear pretty dresses for those dinners! Once, there was a house party and Rory turned up in this simple but really pretty black dress that I <em>absolutely</em> <em>adored</em>:</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL02.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Isn't it so perfect for a stylish classical girl? And then in the last episode of this season, Rory wore another outfit that has since been <strong>imprinted</strong> <strong>in my brain</strong>:</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL01.jpg" /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The flowery top underneath matches the white cardigan so perfectly. Even though at that moment, Rory was telling her mum Lorelai that she was going to quit Yale, I can't help but admire how she can still be wearing <em>such</em> a pretty outfit in that outfit for such a <em>not-pretty</em> situation.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">So I did some research and found out that all three items mentioned above were from the same brand: <strong>Nanette Lepore</strong>. Some of you may already be familiar with this brand since they sell it in quite a few department stores. But I must gush over how pretty their <strong>Spring/Summer o5 collection</strong> is. The whole theme is so <strong>girlish</strong> and <strong>feminine</strong>. It makes one look stylishly pretty without looking like one had tried hard. Take a look at my fav outfits from the collection:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL03.bmp" /><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL05.bmp" /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">(Left) Such a beeautiful dress. I love the patterns and the cutting. And the colors? Absolutely marvelous. (Right) This dress is perfect for this season since such <strong>prints</strong> is ever so trendy.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL07.bmp" /><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL08.bmp" /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">(Left) Even for such a simple dress, that single mesh layer at the bottom makes the colors more alive. Notice the <strong>African tribal influenced necklace</strong>. (Right) I love the way the dress blends a black & white print with a colorful print so well. And the way is <em>swishes </em>and <em>swashes</em> when it moves is just splendid.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL09.bmp" /><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/iamfashion02/2005_06/NL10.bmp" /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">(Left) A relatively normal outfit (considering that it is not a fancy dress.) But still so stylishly put together. <strong>Striped blazer</strong> and skirt on top and <strong>bohemian shirt</strong> underneath. (Right) Another <strong>ethnic influenced dress</strong>. This dress can be worn casually or formally -all depends on how you match the accessories and your makeup.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Nanette Lepore does actually sell <strong>a lot of casual clothes</strong> like that second last outfit shown. To see more, go to the Nanette Lepore </span><a href="http://www.nanettelepore.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">website </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">or visit your local department stores, (such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.)</span></div>

Nanette Lepore

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Harrods Girl Shops the Harrods 05 Summer Sale

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So Monday was the first day of the <strong>Harrods Summer Sale</strong>. This time, Brittany Murphy launched the sale. She arrived in true royal English style -sitting daintily in a horse-drawn carriage led by bagpipers and shielded herself from the sun with a matching parasol.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/harrods-summer-sale-04_large.jpg" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Harrods Sale is a bi-annual national event which all Londoners race to Harrods in hope of snagging that precious brand-named item they have been eyeing on finally on sale. The first day was horrendous -my friends who attended reported that you had to line up to get into specific boutiques such as Dior. Gucci's mega-long queue extended from the store to around the corner, and out of Harrods. There was so many people one could hardly move.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So being the smart and slightly claustrophobic shopper that I am, I went to the Harrods sale on its second day, (yesterday.) I was amazed that there wasn't actually too many people there and I was able to breathe in fresh air and walk around quite freely. The sale was absolutely fabulous and had so much more to offer than I originally guessed.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">First stop was the ground floor <em>Dior</em> boutique. But since I didn't need a new bag, I moved onto the second floor <em>Prada</em> boutique where I fell in love with a <em>Prada</em> shirt. It was black, with ribbons and beads all over it like a neckalce design. But alas, it was 198pounds. After much consideration, <strong>sensibility won over sense</strong> and I <em>heartbrokenly </em>put down the shirt.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I moved swiftly though many other brand named apperal sections, not finding anything interesting. Then I arrived at the shoe section, and boy was there lots of shoe-loving women there. After trying on many pairs of shoes and not particularly falling in love with any pair, I left and finally found the "international designer casual wear" section. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Yay! I FINALLY bought something.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/harrods-summer-sale-01_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/harrods-summer-sale-02_large.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">First item is this <strong><em>Marc by Marc Jacobs</em> T-shirt</strong>. It looks fantastic when being worn on a person, as opposed to just being folded. And most amazingly, they still had XS so I quickly snatched it up.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The second item was <strong>a</strong> <strong>white summer dress</strong> also by <em>Marc by Marc Jacobs</em>. (I love this brand too much.) Its fabric and design was quite sophisticated, and there is a row of buttons at the left-hand side to install the typical MJ-funkiness. (Unfortunately I could not find a photo to show you guys and the dress is already packed into my luggage so I could not take a photo of it.)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/harrods-summer-sale-05_large.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Lastly, I went back to the ground floor, where were baskets of <em>Dior</em> jewelery. I've wanted Dior jewelery for so long as they are great to wear to parties and clubs. I chose this necklace because it could be worn elegantly to posh places or worn not-so-elegantly to night events like clubbing. (Not to mention that it was a rare Dior jewelery that didn't look all too tacky.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I was smiling the whole way home on the tube. <strong>A heart-felt productive day</strong> <em>always</em> has that effect on me. </span>

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The Overrated Juicy Tube

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I know, the <strong>Lancome Juicy Tube</strong> has been around for AGES now. I was not enamored of it and had not been struck with an incredible <strong>need </strong>to own it unlike some people I know, when it first came out. But after so many raving reviews from everyone around me (both online and in real life) I finally gave into the urge and bought the new <strong>Juicy Tubes: Mood </strong>in <strong>Glamorous</strong>. My reason is either THAT or the prettiness of the tube and their new summer color ad. I'm not sure if they have it in the US, because I found this on the Lancome Japan site, so it might just be a Asia thing (like their Lancome Homme). Anyhow, its part of their Summer 2005 collection and it has a bit of a sweet cherry taste to it.<br /><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashion05/juicy_large.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">But anyway, I'm sure all Juicy Tubes are the same with slight variations. My verdict? I am not impressed. There is a little color, it gives my lips a bit of shine, is slightly less sticky then my Mac lipgloss and the slanted applicator idea is a stroke of marketing genius. I guess its good for everyday use. But overall its not all what everyone is making it out to be. I mean, I can definitely do without it and still be happy with my <strong>MAC clear lipglass.</strong><br /><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashion05/mac_large.jpg" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Its just SO shiny and glossy! I adore it. Although it IS a bit sticky at times, but no ones perfect right? </span>

The Overrated Juicy Tube

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The Relaunch of the Paddington

<div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">All the rich and fashionables rejoice! The Spring/Summer 05 'it' bag, <strong>THE Chloe Paddington</strong>, will be relaunched in <em>three</em> different colors for the <strong>Fall/Winter 05 season</strong>.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br />The Chloe Paddington is this season's all-hailed bag. It's become such a <strong>cult sensational item</strong> that if you see someone carrying it, then that someone must be truly significant, or a mega client of Chloe, because this fabulous bag had been sold out since... well, since it hit the stores.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/iamfashion00/June%202005/Paddington_Tan.jpg" /> <img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/iamfashion00/June%202005/Paddington_Black.jpg" /></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Let's be honest, most of you probably haven't even <em>seen</em> the bag in real life before, let alone <em>touch</em> it. It actually sounds like some kind of mystical holy thing that only those blessed (with <strong>money and connections</strong></span>,) are able to trot them around. In some ways it <em>is</em> true. A Chloe saleslady had told Barneys Girl's disappointed mum that each Chloe boutique only stocked up to SIX Paddingtons! And obviously, it was an item that would not be restocked. Heck, even I have only just very recently seen the bag -a woman was carrying it in the lift after work.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Following this amazing sucess, Chloe is relaunching the bag in three new colors for next season: <strong>red, chocolate brown and khaki</strong>. Available at <strong>US$1380 or 762 pounds</strong>.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/iamfashion00/June%202005/Paddington_Red.jpg" /> Red<br /><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/iamfashion00/June%202005/Paddington_Khaki.jpg" /> Khaki<br /><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/iamfashion00/June%202005/Paddington_ChocolateBrown.jpg" /> Chocolate brown</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">It is amazing that Chloe is <em>not</em> raising its price, considering that demand is high and supply is low. *Gasp* Could it be the people at Chloe had decided to <em>not</em> exploit the laws of supply and demand and did not increase prices? I don't know if I should call them kind or dumb.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Paddingtons, although still look <strong>super fantastic and beautiful</strong>, is starting to loose their to-die-for appeal on me. Maybe gushing over them over this post and staring at the images too long is making me feel jaded towards them. I'm sure I'll feel better about them tomorrow. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Let's just hope I actually get to see the new Paddingtons in real life <em>this</em> time.</span></div>

The Relaunch of the Paddington

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Buy one get one free!

<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashion05/jockey_large.jpg" /></span></div><div align="center"></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Remember some time ago I wrote about how one should always wear no panty line skin colored panties when wearing </span><a href="http://iamfashion.blogspot.com/2005/06/white-hot-pants.html#comments"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">white pants</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">? Well to ensure that everyone DOES wear <strong>no panty line panties</strong> and save the rest of us from knowing what you're wearing underneath -cause we REALLY don't want to know- the lovely people at <strong><a href="http://www.jockey.com">Jockey</a></strong> has offered us a buy one pair of "<strong>No Panty Line Promise® panties</strong>" get one free special!! That basically translates to HALF PRICE! This offer is good from now through <strong>July 30 2005 </strong>only at <strong>jockey.com®</strong>. All you have to do is enter the coupon code: NOLINES at check out. So STOCK UP everyone!</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /><br />Offer good only at </span><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://jockey.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Jockey.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> operated by Jockey International Global, Inc. Qualifying styles 1200, 1207, 1208, 1330, 1338, 1370, 1371, 1372, 1200, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1206, 1207, 1291, 1292 and 1293. Excludes No Panty Line Promise® camisoles, tanks, and crop tops. Offer expires July 30, 2005. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid while supplies last. Selection from available stock only. No rain checks. Void where prohibited. Jockey®, jockey.com®, No Panty Line Promise® are trademarks of Jockey International, Inc.</span>

Buy one get one free!

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Yes, I do mean MARNI, not Armani!

<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The brand <strong>Marni</strong> is still relatively unknown to a lot of people. Usually when I say Marni, people go 'huh? You mean Armani?' No! I mean MARNI. And if you still don't know which brand Marni is, after I mentioned it so many times in this blog, then you really need to pay more attention.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Marni's style admittingly does not appeal to a lot of people. It leans towards the <strong>crafty, quirky style</strong>. And I'll even admit that the Marni clothes are in general hard to wear, (unless you have a supermodel figure.) And the prices are definately high. But still, the Marni style manages to blend creativity and the lady style so well that its always worth the time just to have a look.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Spring/Summer 05:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-ss-01_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-ss-02_large.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-ss-03_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-ss-04_large.jpg" /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Fall/Winter 05:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-fw-1_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-fw-2_large.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-fw-3_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/marni-fw-4_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Marni's <strong>shop decore</strong> is absolutely FABULOUS and very unique. It usually consists of bent silver rails with items hung sparsely, and there are also a few special selected items which hang from the ceiling. Marni clothes and accessories are very lovely -<strong>funky and lady-like; casual and still stylish</strong>.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:0;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Let's take a global Marni trip:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/japan_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Japan</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/milan_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Milan</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionthursday/new-york_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">New York</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">PS. Mary Kate was just seen shopping at Marni in Paris and New York a few weeks ago. </span></p>

Yes, I do mean MARNI, not Armani!

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How to Wear This Season's Nautical Influences

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So I was talking about the nautical look yesterday. Remember that is it not Halloween so don't dress like a navy form head to toe. To help you out, here are some tips:<br /></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />- This year it's all about <strong>mixing the trends</strong>: Mix the goddess look with the nautical look, or match a boho piece with blue shorts. Striped blazer with a bow is great for outerwear.<br />- To look extra stylish, focus on <strong>white, gold and blue</strong>. Gold is only for accessories or small details on the clothes.<!--xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /--><o:p></o:p></span></span></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- The aim is to look YOUNG and even sophisticated, so use <strong>light-colored makeup</strong>. For example, pale pink lip gloss with very light eyeshadow (such as shimmery white,) OR light layer of dark eyeshadow (such as blackish bronze color.) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Here are a few nautical-influenced picks:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-lux-star-sun-crochet-tank_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-marc-jacobs-pinstripe-rosette-blazer_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">(L) This <em>Lux</em> <strong>white crochet tank</strong> is great as it blends the crochet trend with the nautical look. It can be worn loose, or tie a belt around it. (R) Then, wear a <strong>striped blazer</strong> on top, like this <em>Marc Jacobs</em> pinstrips rosette blazer. The stripes on this blazer is quite well designed, if you notice the directions of the stripes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-larok-70s-cap-sleeve-jacket-ivorygold_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-cacharel-striped-shorts_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">(L) Perhaps if you live in a place where the summer is hot, this <strong>white</strong> <em>Larok</em> cap sleeve <strong>jacket</strong> is more suitable. The slightly puffed up sleeves give it a more tailored look. (R) One of my top nautical pick's this summer is this pair of <em>Cacharel</em> <strong>striped shorts</strong>. It's absolutely perfect for this summer's feel.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-marc-jacobs-cropped-flat-fronted-pants_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-vanessa-bruno-cropped-wide-leg-pants_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Many times, only an experienced fashion eye, (or in my case, spending lots of time finding these items,) these two pairs of <strong>navy pants</strong> look the same. If you look carefully, the <em>Marc Jacobs</em> cropped pants (L) is more tailored for a more polished look, white the <em>Vanessa Bruno</em> cropped pants (R) is more suitable when you want to appear super casual.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-shopbop-susana-monaco-urban-flare-crop-sugar_large.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-shop-intuition-extra-long-lucky-charm-neckalce-2_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-shop-intuition-extra-long-lucky-charm-neckalce-1_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">(L) Another good choice is <strong>white cropped pants</strong>, such as this <em>Susana Monaco</em> one. (R) As mentioned before, gold accessories go best this season. Try <strong>long gold necklaces</strong>, such as a charm necklace. The one shown is from <em>Intuition</em>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-chloe-linen-and-leather-vanity-case-bag_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">This <em>Chloe</em> vanity case bag is soooo pretty and perfect for the nautical-influenced look, with the gold and brown leather parts. Of course, most of us can't actually afford it, but use it as an inspiration!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-shop-intuition-beaded-starfish-flip-flops_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">For your feet, wear <strong>flat sandals</strong>, such as this one from <em>Intuition</em>. (Does this not remind you of the Prada design?) Or wear...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionfriday/n-uo-studded-leather-wooden-sandal_large.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">wedged sandals such as this <strong>leather wooden sandal</strong> from <em>Urban Outfitters</em>. This style is seen in the high end brands like <em>Miu Miu</em> and <em>Marni</em>. And the best thing is that it not only goes with the nautical look, but also all the other look this season!</span></span></p>

How to Wear This Season's Nautical Influences

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Spring/Summer 2005 Nautical Look

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">It seems like <em>every</em> summer when you flick through magazines there will be at least one feature or fashion shoot that centres around the nautical look. This season, yes, the nautical look is 'in', again. But luckily, for once, there is actually a wide variety of selection which <em>won't</em> make you look like a cheesy sailor or navy, (thank goodness!)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Important:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The point is NOT to look <em>totally</em> nautical. The point this season is the nautical influences blending into some of this season's trends. I know that a lot of you probably still don't exactly get how to wear the look, especially how to mix it with this season's little quirks. So I dug out a few <strong>inspiration photos</strong> for you all <strong>from the S/S05 catwalks</strong>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--alexander-mcqueen_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--alexander-mcqueen-2_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--alexander-mcqueen-3_large.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">(All) <em>Alexander McQueen</em> is definately one of the unique stars in the fashion scene nowadays. He does the trend in a way like no other designers. Here, it is a <strong>nautical-infleunced school girl look</strong>. All the clothes are cut so precisely and stylishly. On the third image, the model is wearing a <strong>boho</strong> <strong>sort of white short dress</strong> underneath the blazer. The boots are stylish, but not quite suitable for the hot summer.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--chloe_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--chloe-2_large.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">(L) Whenever magazines mention the nautical look for this season, this dress shows up. And of course, which magazine can resist the oppurtunity to mention a <em>Chloe</em> dress this season? This dress really is so pretty and casual.(R) The <em>Chloe</em> nautical jacket in this image is actually really nice, (but the photo doesn't zoom in enough for you to see it.) It's got blue stripes in different directions on it. Try to check out a nearby Chloe boutique, or in the Jan issue of American Vogue if you have it.</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--dries-van-noten_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--stella-mccartney_large.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Both of these show you how to make use of the <strong>belt</strong> to make the nautical look appear <strong>more sophisticated and lady-like</strong>. This is more suitable for those who like to dress more mature. (L) <em>Dries van Noten</em>. (R) <em>Stella McCartney</em>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--marc-by-marc-jacobs_large.jpg" /><img src="http://mpg.cc/iamfashionwednesday/ni--tommy-hilfiger_large.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">These two images show how different the nautical influenced looks can be. (L) This mix-matched look is by <em>Marc by Marc Jacobs</em>. Learn from the Accessories Designer of the Year how to use accessories to make this nearly blue look more interesting. Even <strong>not-totally-nautical-influenced accessories</strong> are allowed! (R) <strong>All American take</strong> on the nautical look by <em>Tommy Hilfiger</em>. That skirt is so obviously nautical-influenced. This is a good look if you have dinner at your country club or to wear to work.</span>

Spring/Summer 2005 Nautical Look

It seems like every summer when you flick through magazines there will be at least one feature or fashion shoot that centres around the nau...

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