a little hard, a little soft

source: lookbook

white lace

beautiful hair too

source: garance dore and lookbook

though the weather outside is frightful

Rain, we welcome you with layers and big scarves.

the sartorialist

more at night

scarf and headband available at Cuffs

at night

available at cuffs urban apparel

Warmth

genius woman + two needles + a dash of gareth pugh inspiration = sandra backlund.

I Will Make You

Hella Tight

Good morning, Porcelain readers!

Thursday night, the ladies and I painted the town red in SF. We went to meet up with friends at Cassettes and we weren't sure if it was gonna be cold or not. Luckily, it was a beautiful night, but I did take a pair of tights with me, just in case. Tights are the best transition for Fall. Here are some of my faves.


Bright Tights:

Yes, Fall is about purples, greys, navys, etc, but every once in a while, a good pop of color can do no harm. Photo by John Galliano RTW '08.

Striped Tights:

Sonia Rykiel still has me mesmerized. Her striped tights for the RTW '08 have me wanting to try it out with my home made version.

And did you see the little crowns some of the models sported? Crochet time! Photo found on google.

Dark Colored Tights:

I found this pic on foto decadent. From Korean Marie Claire. Colored tights were big last year. Expect nothing to change with that. I'm totally loving the blue wig too!Ripped Tights:

Alexander Wang had tongues wagging about his ripped tights. A few bloggers have commented on them, saying both positive and negative things. Is he taking the grunge look a bit far? Especially when ripped tights cost you more than your monthly Starbucks addiction? Probably. So, instead of breaking the bank, rip up a pair of Target tights to wear under those shorts.

Lace Tights:

Here, the lovely Cheapskate Chic wears two trends in one. Lace and ballerina tights! My mom used to make me some when I was like 8 (not lying, I swear), but she used to make them footless. Fake Leatha:

Antonio Berardi, once again. I saw some this weekend. Almost bought them, but I'm broke due to Bronson, our new boxer (pics soon!).

Crochet!

As seen on Miss Dunn in the new ID.
Also, as many of you have read on Queen Marie's blog, Kingdom of Style (or on other blogs that don't even give her credit), Studded and Fringed Tights are also pretty awesome this Fall. Check them out!

How to Keep Warm for Fall

Good morning!

Last night I fell in love with this beautiful cropped jacket that Leanne was wearing. It looks so unique, comfy and warm (Fall will be here soooon!). I want one! But alas, she probably made it herself. Have you not noticed she always has similar pieces in every episode?


It totally reminded me of Yokoo ...

...who I heard about from Sherbet Tone....
....that reminded me of this neck warmer by Naik Fur....
....which looks alot like this photograph by Steven Miesel....
....which circles back to this piece, also by Naik Fur.

What I'm getting at is that I can't wait for Fall. I'm gonna crochet like crazy and I'm completely inspired by all these incredible pieces. Come Fall, Lace better watch out cuz knits and crochet pieces are going to be a huge competition.