spring 2011 inspiration.

spring 2011 moodboard by justlikejudas featuring woven flats

Women - Cocktail & Party Dresses, 839 EUR | Markus Lupfer Giraffe merino wool sweater, $555 | Kain Aire open-knit linen-blend sweater, $260 | Clark Coat, 560 EUR | Erdem Maggie floral-print silk-chiffon maxi skirt, $2,450 | Valentino Gathered lace skirt, $1,890 | Gucci Bamboo-embellished stretch-cotton shorts, $795 | Vanessa Bruno Athé Floral-print silk-chiffon skirt, $315 | Seychelles Women's Headstand Flat, $49 | Rag & Bone Wessex Lace-Up Boot | Proenza Schouler PS1 Large leather satchel, $1,995 | Mulberry Oversized Oak Alexa Bag, 915 GBP | Erickson Beamon Great Expectations 24-karat gold-plated bracelet, 520 GBP | Tom Ford Butterfly-frame acetate sunglasses, $420 | Eugenia Kim Honey straw hat, $335


I'm looking forward to wearing a lot of muted pastels and blacks together and denim for texture! Black bows and sashes. Black sunglasses. Black flats. Black jewelry! I love the contrast. Woven items - such as flats. Lace up boots, preferably with eyelet cutouts for warmer days. Chiffon fabrics. Thin knits for breezes.Of course, my dream bags: the Mulberry Oversized Alexa bag in Oak, and Proenza Schouler's PS1 large leather satchel in a gorgeous pastel green. WHY MUST YOU BE SO FAR OUT OF MY BUDGET?! It doesn't help that I'm an unemployed college student. At all. I mean, I spend almost all of my money on food, books, paying my cell phone bill, paying New York City's ridiculous metro fare of $2.25 a ride/$4.50 roundtrip four days a week, minimum (at least it isn't as bad as London's fares. How do you guys survive?!), more food, and impulsive shopping trips to the sale section of stores. Someone should employ me! I'm a hard worker, promise.

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Character Style: Matilda Wormwood

character style: matilda wormwood from Polyvore. click the above image to see a full list of items included.

From Roald Dahl's Matilda! Everyone's favorite genius with the ability to levitate things like empty glasses from a dysfunctional family. I always envisioned her as a headstrong girl and incredibly independent as a young adult. She seems a bit demure, as well, but only because she doesn't recognize her own genius. 

She'd be modest in her clothing - muted pastels, peter pan collars, knee socks, loafers, Mary Janes, and canvas knapsacks so she could carry all of her books. Of course, where would we be without a cute pair of reading glasses? All of these outfits are versatile enough for her to go from school to the library and then off to a nice little tea party with someone (or, in this case if we're speaking about transitioning her from the novel world into the real world, a coffee shop for a poetry reading). 

Matilda would be that girl in high school/college that everyone knows of and is well liked, but very reserved. That isn't to say that she's hard to get along with. She's a very compassionate and outgoing character, but with someone of her brilliance, she's certain to be a girl of few and careful words. She prefers to spend time with her nose buried in her books, sitting on a nice comfy couch at a local cafe or book store.

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Character Style: Holden Caulfield

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I know it's quite cliche, but Holden Caulfield is one of my favorite literary characters. He's also one of the most influential characters on my fall and winter wardrobe. When I think of What Would Holden Wear If He Was A Girl? I couldn't help but be attracted to cable knits, slacks, plaid, beige, navy, and everything that has the essence of a preparatory school uniform.

He has that sort of whole 'poor little rich kid' thing going on. Where he can't help but be rather well dressed. Here, in the first outfit, I envisioned sheer t-shirt with a lace tank top on top, paper bag slacks, and a navy cable knit cardigan, completed with a pair of oxfords. This outfit sort of reminds me of the scene where Holden is having drinks at the Lavender Room with those three girls that he couldn't stand.

The second outfit, for much colder weather, consists of a plaid dress (to make up for the lack of a houndstooth print), a black cape, sheer printed hosiery, black boots, and a signature deerstalker. The scene that reminded me of this outfit is when he decides to take his little sister, Phoebe, to the Central Park Zoo.

For the third outfit, perhaps a modified school uniform,  reminds me of the night that Holden is sitting in his dorm room and Stradlater announces that he has a date with Jane Gallagher. A simple beige skirt, red cable knit sweater, a green jacket, knee-highs, and brown riding boots.

Hopefully I'll be able to put together a few outfits like this for this fall! I'm quite excited, especially since the temperatures are dropping! I even decided to scour the internet for a few more images that reminded me of what a female Holden Caulfield would wear.

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Hairy Sock Collection

All photos courtesy of Hairy Sock.

Coolest accessories ever. This is just some stuff from the new collection of Hairy Sock, designed and run by Ruta Kiskyte. I think I'm in love. I wish I had money right now so I could purchase some of this stuff. Be sure to check out her Etsy to see what's on sale!

Fall/Winter 2010 Inspiration/Wish List

1. Moccasins - I actually had a pair, but I was running in them and



1. Moccasins - I actually owned a pair like a month ago, but I was running in them and tore a hole. :( So now I have to invest in a sturdier replacement.

2. Oxfords - I actually want a low heeled one, mainly because it looks more feminine than ones without heels.

3. High heeled Mary Janes

4. Printed flats.

5. Western style boots.

6. Ballerina/Mary Janes flats.

7. Waist-length trench coat.

8. Turtle neck sweaters

9. Military styled jackets

10. Capes.

11. Aztec blouse. Just bought.

12. Lace t-shirt

13. Dark wash jeans/leggings

14. Cotton pants with tapered legs.

15. Mens-styled/sheer blouses

16. Sweater vests/knit vests.

17. Lace skirts. Just bought.

18. Assorted socks - ankle, knee, thigh highs, tights. I really really am entertaining the idea of layering socks. I've been experimenting with wearing tights, layering thigh highs, knee socks, and ankle socks together to create depth to the outfit. 

I really want to stay in a muted, sort of powdery color palette. To sort of channel the ethereal feeling I always have during the fall and winter season. It feels sort of magical. I've been previewing the fall 2010 collections by designers, too, and found some of my favorites.

 3.1 Phillip Lim

 Marc Jacobs

  Rag & Bone

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