Category Archives: Grandmother’s Inspiration
Fashion of another color
Those in and out of the fashion industry often complain about the lack of women of color on magazine covers, in major editorials and on runways, and while some progress has been made, there’s still a justification for critique. But … Continue reading
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Net-a-Porter’s 10 Lingerie Commandments
You already know about my obsession with pretty underwear. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been trying to step up my own collection, and fully support the wearing of good quality, stylish underwear, even for non-special occasions. And that’s … Continue reading
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Janie Bryant’s MOD Line is already waitlisting
While it was first reported — by me but also by outlets like The Cut — that Mad Men stylist Janie Bryant’s MOD collection for QVC would be available on September 29, it’s already up online, and there’s waitlist for … Continue reading
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Mad Men-inspired QVC collection drops September 29
I. Can’t. Wait. I have my retro lifestyle-loving friend Holly to thank for cueing me onto this before anyone else. Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant (aka the woman with the best job in Hollywood) has designed a capsule collection … Continue reading
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We’ve become “a nation of slobs”
I hesitate to tell you the person who pointed me to this article by Froma Harrop on Real Clear Politics about American sloppiness, because I don’t want its message to be chalked up to old-fashioned propriety. In her editorial, Harrop … Continue reading
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Rodarte for Target fits true to size, isn’t total crap
Even though I was a day late, my Target was fully stocked with Rodarte’s GO International collaboration. I picked up a mustard lace and tulle skirt ($29.99) and a sweatshirt-inspired gray tee ($12.99). The skirt and shirt fit true to … Continue reading
Practical underwear: beyond the bodysuit
I’ve wondered about the practicality of old-fashioned underpinnings a few times on FSML, and it seems that Kiki de Montparnasse has been mulling over the return of undercover structure, too. The legendary and indulgent lingerie and “lifestyle” brand is now … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Grandmother's Inspiration
Effie’s Heart loves retro girls
When you think of retro fashion gone mod, do you sometimes stereotype old-school fashion as being too costumey? Even though I constantly consider retro influences when planning out my next look, I’ll admit that I can be a hater when … Continue reading
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Let’s bring back: Dressing for dinner
My boyfriend’s little stepsister has been changing outfits three to four times per day since she was a kindergartner. And while her adventuresome sartorial spirit probably makes a whole lot of extra work for her mom on laundry day, she’s … Continue reading
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The Sartorialist book release date is August 12
It’s here! Scott Schuman’s coffee table book of his famous street chic photographs of jet setters, Fashion Week stalkers and industry insiders is set to be released in the U.S. on August 12. You can pre-order your copy on Amazon.com, … Continue reading
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