i ain't got time for the game 'cause i need you

zac posen's lookbook for target's GO international line is out for all of us to drool over for the next 4 MONTHS. really guys? i mean, really? just when i thought i could give myself a break after rogarte now i have to start planning my strategy for the morning these amazing duds make their way onto the sales floor. ps, ms. white lightning, can you think of a brilliant term of endearment for this eagerly awaited collabo? thanks that'd be great.

images and story via fashionista 

title song: guns n' roses

who built the machine that washed your brain?

read more @ fashionista or the cut

the countdown begins

humina humina humina omigosh guys! member in the fall when i was all stoked about the rodarte+target collabo?well not only is it a just a few weeks away, now there's the possibility to get it before everyone else!!! for those  lucky enough to be in SF, NY, or DC, target is launching a little pop-up shop for quick holiday shopping. from december 11 to 13, you go to the store, walk up and pick out gifts, order by number, then pick up your wrapped and ready pressies! and RODARTE pieces are included in the gift assortment! that's NEXT WEEK!  

pic coming soon, the one i chose (and linked to/credited thankyouverymuch) was not working well.

OMG OMG OMG UPDATE ALERT!!!!!

the full lookbook including prices is available for your viewing pleasure here. holy moly thank you so much NYMAG!!!!

photos.shot!

this weekend matt helped me out bigtime and we shot for my final project! i modeled, styled, and did my hair/make-up (i'm a real mutli-tasker slash too disorganized to find someone else), while matt worked his magic behind the lens. we took 672 shots and i am really happy with how they turned out! now i just have to choose the finals and put 'em all together-- i'm digging the layout style of the book above (via anica boutique). can't wait to show you all the final product! coming soon....

lost in the light

for my final project in styling this semester i have to conceptualize and style a photoshoot. this is why i love school! projects like these are super fun and will come in handy for portfolios in the future.

so, here is my mood board; i.e. the first stage of planning. to find these images i looked through pages and pages of wet behind the ears which is like the most awesome website for inspirational editorials ever. if anyone wants to participate --model? photograph? style? lend clothes? DJ? idea bouncer-offer?-- let me know i would LOVE to collabo!

happy almost friday!!

xx

happy friday!

i know that on a friday afternoon, the last thing anyone wants to think about is monday morning, but i just want to QUICKLY point out that the pierre hardy for gap fall/winter boots are hitting stores on...you guessed it, monday morning. just a lil something to keep in mind over the weekend!

pic via vogue.fr, but also via nitrolicious (it's the same imgae duh)

which ones are your fave? i'm feeling the tan suede...with black tights and a dress that could look kinda cute!

Gentlemanly Affairs (a.k.a Man Stuff)

After the San Francisco Brooks Brothers absolutely butchered the tailoring job on a new suit I had (almost) purchased last year I thought it was over between the two of us. It was a ridiculous scene. I was pretty bummed too because it was my first suit and I dig the Brothers; their gear is well made, timeless and reasonably priced. If you need a nice suit and you're not Rockafella (said like my folks, with a New England accent) you might as well buy a BB suit. I thought.

Anyways, they say time heals all wounds and I'm thinking it might be worth another shot. Brooks Brothers has teamed up with the costume designer for Mad Men and created this limited edition "Mad Men" suit. Yea yea yea I know every Dick and their dog wants to dress like Don Draper these days but there are several reasons why I'm actually thinking about buying one of these. First, everyone should dress like Don Draper. Second, everyone knows you can't miss, or mess, with gray/charcoal. Third, I'm thinking sharkskin is pretty cool, and definitely NOT the norm over here in the FiDi where I reside from 9-5. Fourth, the cut on these things looks to be RAZOR sharp and, fifth, to top it off I'd be getting a limited edition BB suit for just shy of 1, 000 buckaroos. They're only making 250 of these! This might be the cheapest nicest suit I've seen in a long time. There's 5 reasons why I should make an effort to forgive and forget. I don't know what else to say. Does it come in a 3 piece?

I'll definitely be trying one on, I suggest you do the same.

(via nytimes.com)

enchante!

i would like to take this time to introduce a very special guest blogger, MATT! matt will be contributing weekly man posts to signature styles. you know, for diversity n' stuff.

he made his debut earlier this evening regarding some super sexy man-boots. homeboy knows his shit, so when he showed me these guys i just had to ask him to share these (remember? being a blogger gives you courage. see, shannon) here's how it went down.

Matthew: http://www.contextclothing.com/item.php?id=1152

me: wow. those are good looking
Matthew: and look how amazing they are when broken in
me: i want to eat them
Matthew: http://allplaidout.com/?p=2919
me: omg

can you write a blog post for signatuerstyles about these?

just a little blurb?
Matthew: yea ok

so please, lets all welcome my boy matt! please direct your fanmail to moi, and if you have any questions you'd like the man-blogger to address, send 'em right along!

let the wild rumpus start

in a world so blessed by designer collabos it takes a lot nowadays to stand out. and the latest to hit the headlines does just that. opening ceremony is launching a line directly inspired by the film adaptation of "where the wild things are". and let me tell you, these pieces are divine! fall is all about texture (like i said...) and fur is being seen everywhere. my recommendation: if your budget allows, splurge on these whimsical pieces! the silhouettes are modern, feminine, and totally wearable. my fave is on the left--so stylish!

bull shawl jacket, alexander mini, k.w. boxy coat

if you are worried about the pull-off-ability of such high priced goods, not too worry: here are some faux-fur separates that won't break the bank. i just want to throw it out there though, that OF COURSE you can pull it off-- all you need is big smile and some self-confidence girrrrl!

   

fred flare isabelle coat, $153. hm faux fur vest, $50ish. faux fur cap sleeve dress, $79.

OMG, if you take the k.w. boxy coat, the leather skirt and shoulder pad tee from the previous two posts, and the MaraisUSA two-tone flats (or either of the boots) and that would be the coolest outfit everrrrrr. hmmm.....