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Fall Forward - Film Noir

So things have got a little classier round these parts this week... we've left the Eighties (kinda) and classed it up with some trends right out of a Hitchcock movie.

Yes this weeks trends have all been leading up to Film Noir. Impeccably dressed women, with a hint of allure, a hint of an edge. And masses of attitude and sex appeal.

Yes please and thank you.

Trends to use to make your look happen:

Film Noir structure, gloves, monotone, classics, 40's tailoring, booties, hats.

So don this trend, sup a cocktail and go meet a stranger on a train....

Dress - Adelle Apparel - $719, Raglan Sleeve Trench - Burberry - $1495, Vintage Hat - La Brocanterie - $8, Lace Crochet Necklace - Irregular Expressions - $108, Black Patent Flower Purse - Afro Pumpkin - $275, Vintage Leather Gloves - Back Thennish Vintage - $32, Caged Mary Janes - Kurt Geiger via ASOS.com - $110.

By Kelsi Smith

Arvida B

 

I could not resist featuring Arvida B for this weeks 'Lookbooker of the Week' such a quirky and eclectic sense of style and somehow, in a completely awesome move on her part, representative of a lot of this coming seasons trends.

Arvida B, a 17 year old photographer from Stockholm is engaging and refreshing in her personal style and in her demeanor as evidenced by her effervescent blog, where she chatters about True Blood (one of my favourite shows), her 'boobies' (which she believes are non existent!) bands like Neutral Milk Hotel (another of my faves!) and of course her fashion.

So check out her other looks here, they're plentiful and varied and her charming blog here.

And Arvida, this one's for you!

By Kelsi Smith

Fall Forward: Hats

Raincloud Fascinator - Pretty Good Things - $85

So anyone that knows me from my Stylesmith persona knows I'm a BIG advocate for the hat. It's an agenda of mine to make the hat wearable everyday again. And apparently this season the runways were on board! Yay.

So top off (literally) the classic, vintage style looks we've shown this week, with a hat!

First Row from Left to Right: Kelly Wool Felt - Anadia Design - $45, Swallow in Flight, Pea Green - Stylesmith - $32, Lyon Ladybird - Tied and Feathered - $28, Pagoda Hat - Boring Sidney - $90, The Bewitched - Jennifer Birge - $40, Sinamay Fascinator - Couture Hats by Beth - $240.

Second Row from Left to Right: Fuschia Vintage Hat - Sweet Designer Hats - $32, Heart Shaped Pill Box Hat - House of Batt - $100, Cosmos Fascinator - Pretty Good Things - $40, Vintage Hat with Feather - Vintage Wares and Wears - $25, Coral Spine Fascinator - Victoria Shearing - $150, Bow Fascinator - Hopelessly Devoted - $70.

Third Row from Left to Right: Pink Felt Fascinator - Stylesmith - $35, Vintage Straw Hat - Topsy Turvy Design - $73, Heart Fascinator - For Mathilda - $65, Cute Bow Fascinator - Zara Carpenter - $50, Black Fascinator - Silver Hat Supply - $105, Vintage Pill Box - Jess James Jake - $54

By Kelsi Smith

Fall Forward: Timeless Tailoring...1940s Style

The flavor of the 1940s is always given a warm welcome back to the fashion scene. Recognized for accenting the waist to reveal a beautiful hourglass figure, this era produced clothing that made ladies look and feel their best. Because of the natural and flattering silhouette, an actual or 40s-inspired piece draws in practically every shopper. After all, who would argue against wearing garments that beautifully draw attention to your waist, bring structure to your shoulders, and sneak in delicate Peter Pan collars? Fashion of the 1940s is code for classic and timeless. Prepare to be drawn in as you check out snippets of the era's fashion reintroduced for today!

 

1. Cranberry Dress - $72 - Shabby Apple; 2. Dress Jacket - $195 - Anthropologie ;  3. Emmeline Dress - $154 - Annabel & Ruby; 4. Peter Pan Blouse - $195 - Nordstrom; 5. Blouse - $32 - Twelve by Twelve; 6. Trench Coat - $695 - Burberry

xoxo, Sarah Corley

Fall Forward - Dramatic Gloves

Ok, name a fall when gloves haven't been 'in' if only out of necessity. But this fall they're here with an edge, a style, glamour and most importantly drama.

Be them suede, leather, wool, or satin, they all need that special something. Dramatic length, interesting embellishment or a combination of both.  Make your gloves fantastic and dramatic this season.

1) Leather and Stretch - Lauren Urstadt via Intermix - $85, 2) Perforated Faux Suede - Stella McCartney via Net a Porter - $375 , 3) Vintage Leather - Shonna's Vintage - $49.99, 4) Short Vintage Leather - The Groove - $11.95, 5) Leather Studs - Topshop - $30, 6) Vintage Long Leather - Erst While Style - $38, 7) Vintage Leather Opera Length - Back Thennish Vintage - $32, 8) Vintage Suede - Back Thennish Vintage - $75, 9) Ultra Long Gloves - Back Thennish Vintage - $115, 10) Quilted Leather - Phi via Net a Porter - $595, 11) Studded Gloves - Lauren Urstadt via Intermix - $165, 12) Leather Gold Studded - Miu Miu via Net a Porter - $350,  13) Leather Gloves - Yves Saint Laurent via Net a Porter - $1,395 14) Vintage Motorcycle Gloves - Le Skinny - $28,15) Fingerless Knit - Missoni via Intermix - $145.

By Kelsi Smith