Virginia Ray. UK born. CT living. NYC fashion editor aspiring. Loves traveling (Paris, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Venice, Kyoto, Tokyo, Munich), & eating (pastries at Ladurée, chocolate soufflé at the George V, goat cheese pierogi at The Stanton Social), & drinking (bellinis at Cipriani, mojitos at The Rose Bar). In awe of Sergeant, Ingres, and Chasseriau. Craves Givenchy, Lanvin, McQueen, and Balmain.
Well I'm back! I feel like every post these days starts with those words... but anyway! There is some very good news: on Monday next week, I'll begin as an intern at Badgley Mischka in NYC! I'm very excited and of course, I'll be blogging about the experience as I go! Until then, I found these images of the lovely Miranda Kerr - her outfit is just perfection! The menswear inspired look never gets old and she looks so classicly beautiful in these photos - absolutely adore the heels!
Lily is such a beautiful girl, so it's hard to imagine her ever really looking bad - and it's rare that she does! I saved these images to my computer quite some time ago, and I'm having to jog my memory to remember exactly what they're from! I suspect Lily is pictured here in Stella McCartney, at a Stella McCartney store opening... but I can't be entirely sure (I'm way too lazy to go through her TFS thread all over again looking to find out, sorry!). Anyway, the bottom line is that she looks amazing! I think it's great that she never over-accessorizes; she always keeps everything very clean and easy. I really want a dress like this!
They're tall, they're skinny, they're gorgeous, AND they make gobs of money travelling and wearing amazing clothes. So if that wasn't enough worth envying, here's another: some of them are actually all those things off the runway too! Not all models are particularly savvy when it comes to dressing themselves, but these girls certainly know a thing or two about looking lovely once they've stepped off the catwalk. Magdalena's shoes are amazing, Siri does simple chic, and Lily is classic and gorgeous. Absolute love! My sources are tfs and stockholmstreetstyle.com.
I must admit that men's fashion is really not very thrilling to me, and I've never paid it much attention. Now that I am a regular visitor to all these street style blogs, however, occasionally there are men whom I find particularly well put together. This isn't a blog post about what I find "sexy" or what kind of guy I'd go for, but I do think the two men below just look so wonderful. Besides, with menswear pieces showing up time and time again in women's fashion, perhaps it's time I take a few cues from the other team? Those long pea coats and button down sweaters are looking pretty good right now...
NOTE: I do not endorse silly mustaches, on anyone. Let that be known!
Natasha has to be my favorite model at the moment, for reasons I should say are obvious. She has the most amazing face, and she seems like such a nice girl on camera. On top of a lovely looks and a great personality, she has great taste in simple black clothes - right up my alley! Here are some images of Ms. Poly looking perfect off the runway! PS: I have forgotten where I got these images - if I'm using one of your images let me know and I'll be sure to credit you!
Women like this make me reevaluate my whole life, my whole closet. As I sit here typing this, I'm wearing my "Running Out the Door to Go to Work Uniform" - black skinny jeans, a grey beaded blouse, and a Zara blazer. Nothing exciting, but nothing completely drab either (I only wear clothes I like, after all!). But what if my everyday clothes looked like this? I don't think I'd ever feel plain again! Of course, she has good genetics in her favor, but I feel jealous that she's having fun with her clothes, and I'm uncomfortably comfortable... Found this image here.
I can't help but post things I really, really, really want - in fact, I pretty much only post things I'd want hanging in my closet. This Topshop boutique dress is of no exception. I'm a bit of a sucker for embellishment, and this dress serves up quite a nice portion of that! Yay for all things quite, quite lovely. You make my day.
Yes, I am vegetarian. Yes, I feel bad for promoting the killing of animals. Yes, I looked a faux fur scarves. But no, they were not as nice as the real thing. Anyway, I have not bought any fur items yet, so I have not sinned! So long as I don't have to eat the carcas they carve the skin off of, I think I'll be ok. I'll treat the fur I end up getting VERY nicely, I promise... does that make it better?
I stumbled across these images, I believe somewhere on this site, but I'm not sure where she found them. I don't recognize the models, besides Chanel Iman of course on the far right (NOT her biggest fan!). The look is so completely gorgeous, I can't believe I hadn't bought a fur scarf ages ago. Finding one as lovely as these is difficult and costly, so I'm trying to go vintage. Surprisingly, I've found some decent ones for around the $50.00 range; and for something I'd be wearing forever I don't think it's a bad investment! I've decided to "style" another look inspired by these models - perhaps not exactly as they've done but certainly influenced by what they're wearing. If only I could afford these...
01. Rick Owens blister leather biker jacket, $2,695
02. Helmut Lang leather in-set leggings, $460
03. Christian Louboutin small leather bag, $1,495
04. Jil Sander Narrow Fur Scarf, $695
05. Alexander McQueen riding boots, $1,295
"PORTRAIT OF A LADY" by Rogier Van Der Weyden (c. 1460, oil on panel): One of my favorite paintings, ever. There is something this painting possesses that I simply can't quite put my finger on, but it is brilliant. For my last birthday I had my parents get me a good replica made, and now it is framed and in my room (proof of my adoration!). I'm a big fan of Dutch paintings, and this one tops that list.
"CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL" by Carvaggio (1600, oil on cyprus wood): I always quite liked the Baroque period in art history - something about the dark colors and violent imagery lends to an interesting painting! Part of Carvaggio's appeal to me is his biography (the man walked around with a sword and ended up spending his life on the run after killing someone), but this painting is such an amazing piece of work.
"THE GRAND ODALISQUE" by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Inges (1780, oil on canvas): The woman in this painting may have quite obviously freakish proportions, but the glow and colors of this painting are absolutely lovely. I always approach art from an aesthetic point of view (I don't know anything about art except whether or not it pleases my eye!), and this image has always been very attractive to me.
