Christina Aguilera, Poppin'

Spotted: A very cute and preggers Christina Aguilera, out for dinner in Brentwood, Ca. last night.

We love her t-shirt, it sports a print of one of our fave paintings, 'Lips' by Andy Warhol. We've seen this before!

Back to Blonde: Jessica Simspon Returns to Her "Roots"

Jess in NYC this week.
Yay. We like you better blonde Jess.

Again in NYC. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks like the interior of "What Comes Around Goes Around' in Soho...a great place for vintage if you don't want to search yourself and your willing to pay premium dollar (said with a tad sarcastic tone).

first pic courtesy of Splash, second: US Weekly

Olsen 'Pic' of the Day: Mary-Kate in LA with Beau Max...Rocking the Long Scarf and Prada Fringe Bag

Mary-Kate in LA yesterday with beau Max.

Love the long scarf look. Adore the faded black skinnies..I think they have zippers, which is doubly cool (and also makes them possible to get on, while still giving you the max thinness at the ankle!). Love aviator Ray-Bans (these are the smaller frame version) but not such a fan of the blue/purple tinted lens... and speaking of I have a few pairs of Ray Ban Wayfarers to feature on Steal my Clothes! Also, personally, have never been a huge fan of the upper arm cuff...I just think its uncomfortable and looks weird. She's still working the strappy sandal/heels and Prada fringe purse. Me: not so much buying into the fringe trend...its never been much my style, looks cute on her though.

A Week in Belts: The Olsen Twins

This week in LA and NYC, The Olsen's working the belt. Love that little skirt that Ashley is wearing, similar look to the skirt she was rocking a few weeks ago. In fact, maybe it is the same one...that would be very Ashley!

For some great wide statement belts see the post I did earlier in the year. And if your feeling thrifty check out this belt from Forever 21, its very similar to one I got in London last year from Topshop, which has turned out to be indispensable (I throw it onto dresses, shirts, whatever, totally takes the outfit to a new level). And at a $5.80 price-point, how can you go wrong?

Olsen 'Pic's of the day: Mary Kate in LA

The return of the plaid shirt. Different Plaid shirt, same theme. Love this look.

MK last week in LA. Funny I just bought a great pair of red leopard-print vintage 80's skinny jeans just like the pattern she's holding (a scarf I believe...). Love, love the shoes, tho I couldn't wear them myself without falling over!!

Style File: Amanda Bynes, Blonder and Looking Way Hot!

Amanda Bynes, last night at Mr. Chow, loving the new blonder 'do. Adorable dress, really working the higher waist. She looks, just totally Fab.

Olsen 'Pic' of the Day: MK leaves Maxfield's

MK leaving Maxfield's on Thursday.

The outfit is a bit too Rock n Roll for me, especially with the torn seams of the skirt/long t-shirt, but other elements are par for the course great; ie the tights, delicate layering, heels and subtle variation in shades of black.

Really love the gold touches, the Rolex, and studded belt.

We love Olsen style.

Enjoy!

Olsen 'Pic' of the day

MK, yesterday leaving a studio in NYC.

Love navy blue with black (I know it used to be a don't way back when, but whatever) and the use of layering here is very delicate with the shorter shirt over the leggings/tights...and of course great heels. Blazers are one of my big staples, and navy with gold detailing (buttons are best) makes a small but beautiful impact.

Ashley Olsen in Color?

Wait, is that Ash wearing color???

Olsen 'Pic of the Day'-Part 2

Leaving a photo shoot in NYC Tuesday. Ahhh, that bag, I love it so much, I can't take it!! The Jacket is very cool too. Like the drape. Speaking of, was in Burberry yesterday to get my trench repaired and couldn't help but try on some of the new pieces. OMG, there is the most beautiful new 'casual' trench that just came in (in some ways similar to the one above, though more tailored). I LOVE it, its very fresh, young and modern. Called the 'Richelle', comes in khaki and black, though I prefer the Khaki because you can see the detailing more effectively. Unfortunately I can't find a picture anywhere, maybe because its so new? It has almost a bubble shape to it, with a drawstring around the hem, so you can really play with the shape, the sleeves have stitching at the elbows that forms to the arm to really flatter and elongate that arm and the pockets have a wonderful ruched stitching making them very feminine and girly. Its on the shorter side which looks great with jeans and very flirty. Plus its incredibly light-weight, so it's wonderful to travel with or to throw in your bag and take with you when you know the weather is going to change later in the day. Its 695$ here in the US, which for a Burberry trench is on the lower end of the price-scale (this is obviously because of the light-weight material--polyester)....I am going to keep my eye out for any cheaper takes on it at H&M, Zara etc....because it is so lovely...but I can't quite justify getting another trench.

Olsen 'Pics of the day' and Going the Way of Annie Hall, Wide-Leg, High-Waisted Pants

Ashley earlier in the week in LA. Still loving the black look. Still adore the bag.


MK yesterday in LA. Sporting a decidedly different look than that as of late (for the record though, she has worn these pants earlier in the year, see photo below). Trouser pants are in. They have been on the radar since last spring, but I have not seen many sporting the look. They were seen all over the runway. Higher waists and wider legs. I love this look (tho I still love skinny jeans) and it definitely gives a more equal opportunity wearing option for all body types. Definitely more forgiving. I recently got a beautiful pair of vintage French wool trousers in Maroon. I love the trouser look. What do you all think?
PS I want a gold Rolex too.

MK earlier in the year.


Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. The start of a Pants Revolution.


From the runway:
Spring 2007 RTW. Tibi. New York Shows.


Spring 2007 RTW. Temperley. New York Shows.


And a few options for you:
Fendi High-Waisted Crepe Trouser from Net-a-Porter.


Pascle Trouser from Anlo (on the left), our skinny friends from Habitual on the right, not to be left out. Available on 5F at Bergdorf Goodman. They have a great, great selection of high-waisted jeans from Anlo (one of my favorite jean companies, based here in NYC).


High Waist Cinch Back Trousers from Topshop.

Style File: Love the Olsen Twins

Every time I see a photo of either of the Olsen twins I am so inspired. I just adore their style. I love the textures, the use of lots of black, a hint of color (in the red bottom of a Christian Louboutin or red nails), bits of fur and the most beautiful bags. The bag that MK has been carrying lately is SO awesome (see the two pics above and below) and it reminds me of my Morabito....(which btw is ready to be picked up from Artbag....I'm SO excited) so classic, will last forever and just timeless in that old Hollywood glamour way. I will post a pic of my Morabito next week.

Anyway, thought I'd post a whack of Olsen inspiration as the weather is FINALLY warming (well a bit, at least here on the East Coast) and we can trade our bulky layers for soft flow-y layers and dress how we'd like instead of how we must in order to deal with the weather. Love the mix of vintage with cutting edge glam. Very avant-garde chic. Obviously I don't agree with those that think they have terrible style, or maybe I just like the whole "geriatric Russian Hooker" look as it has been referred to.



Elements of Olsen style:

• Hot bag

• Oversize Sunglasses

• Great heels/boots/flats

• Lots of black

• Artistic layering

• Costume jewelry

• Skinny jeans

• Long scarves

• Vintage fur

• Messy hair

• Tights

• Small touches of color (red lipstick/nails, jewelry, shoes, sunglasses, scarves)

Places to shop:

• Balenciaga or Topshop for great booties/flats

• Christian Louboutin for heels

• Vintage for Ray-Bans (Wayfarer)

• Chanel, Hermes, Fendi, for purses. If you want to skip the wait-list on the Birkin check out Fisch for the Hip on 18th street ( 212-633-9053), they carry a steady supply of barely/never used Birkins.

• Vintage for fantastic bags. Try Don the Verb on the Lower East Side, they have beautiful vintage croc bags and some great 40's finds.

• Alexander McQueen for scarves or vintage

• Vintage for fur coats and swing coats

• Wolford for the highest quality black tights, zillions of delicate pattern options to spice things up

• American Apparel for black leggings

• Barneys Co-op, Bergdorf Goodman 5F, Topshop, H&M etc for skinny jeans

• Vintage for costume jewelry or try Chanel for great new pieces each season or H&M for fun pieces of the moment.

• Your local thrift store, if you've got a good eye there are treasures galore to be found.