"A chanel a day keeps the doctor away."- Rachel Zoe

Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Queen of Mod

Today was my confirmation, and of course this meant a new dress. I bought a really cute little pink, floral Free People number a couple weeks ago and it wasn't until I was putting it on today with some platform heels and big, silver, circle earrings that I realized what a 60s/70s feel it had to it. Suddenly I realized just how much I love that era in fashion! The hippy style has obviously made a very strong comeback and we would all love to dress like the cast of That 70s Show, but what about the more exciting fashions of the 60s and early 70s: the Twiggy mod style. Twiggy was perhaps the most famous model of the 60s and 70s and I could not adore her style more! Between her gorgeous big doe eyes, long lushious lashes, and perfect pixie hair cut, she is the obvious 60's style icon. Here are just a few of my favorite photos of her.

What's not to love here? These shiny disco ball earrings are definitely going on my hunting list. Even more lust worthy, is a solid color, above-the-knee, flare out dress like the pink one Twiggy wears in the photo above and the orange dress in the picture below.

  

We all know Diane Keaton for her more masculine clothing choices, but I have to say, nobody pulls off a white collared shirt and tie quite like Twiggy. 
Now the above and below pictures are very different from one another, but both are outrageously stylish and I will be spending the next few months hunting down the perfect pieces to re-create these two styles. The yellow silk blouse, floral skirt, and long pearl necklace are so fun and girly while the knee high black boots, frayed skirt, crop top, and headband are so hippy and urban. Could  anybody else pull off these two polar opposite looks so naturally? I highly doubt it. Hence my love for Twiggy.
Finally, I'll leave you with some of her best magazine covers. Because what better way to end the night than old Vogues. Enjoy!




Saturday, September 11, 2010

Greek Goddesses Are Well Dressed

On a rainy, dreary moring like this, I have found the perfect way to bring in a little joy and sun shine: pictures of New York Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week. What caught my eye was Farah Angsana's new collection. Mainly this is becasue I am about to leave for rehearsal for the play Metamorphoses. For those of you unfamiliar with the play, it is all about Greek mythology. So of course I am automatically drawn to these dresses, which like like they were made for the goddesses. What do you think the chances are of our costume designer snagging a few of these for my character's wardrobe? Let's keep our fingers crossed.

                                                             Farah Angsana- S/S 2011






So what do you think of these dresses? Fit for the gods, right?


http://www.mbfashionweek.com/

Friday, September 10, 2010

Welcome To... Buckles N' Boots

Welcome to the very beginning of Buckles N' Boots. I have finally gotten around to creating my own fashion blog, after talking about wanting to for months. Fashion blogs have become my biggest addiction over the last year. I mean really, what better break can we take in our, oh so hectic  lives, than to sit at the computer for a few minutes a day and drool over spectacular clothing and accessories.


Seeing as shoes are my greatest weakness on this earth, I find in only suitable to make dedicate my first post to a trio of footwear masterpieces. Take these shoes for example. How much do you die for these Nina Ricci heels?! I can only dream of finding an occasion in which wearing these gorgeous pieces of art would be acceptable. Perhaps if I traded places with Lady Gaga for a day? I'll see what I can do. Until then, I will settle for admiring them from afar.



Hopefully overtime Buckles N' Boots can become a fun little escape from your day into the wonderful world of dress up. Sweet dreams.

Nina Ricci High Heels