Fashionista Talk » Marni http://www.fashionistatalk.com where fashionistas talk Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 out of the blue http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/11/out-of-the-blue/ http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/11/out-of-the-blue/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:01:25 +0000 lida http://www.fashionistatalk.com/?p=9313 There is less than a month left before the exam period so I practically live at the library nowadays.  It’s a pretty one-dimensional existence except that I have plans to go to the opera in San Fran this Friday. Can’t wait!

I hope you had an amazing Halloween!

What I’m wearing:

  • Dress by Twenty by Twelve
  • Necklace (from Seoul, Korea)
  • Belt by Marciano
  • Heels by Betseyville
  • Sunglasses by Marni (last seen here)
  • Bracelet by Burberry (last seen here)

 

]]> http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/11/out-of-the-blue/feed/ 13 saying bye to Thailand in a tuk tuk http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/10/saying-bye-to-thailand-in-a-tuk-tuk/ http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/10/saying-bye-to-thailand-in-a-tuk-tuk/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:11:30 +0000 lida http://www.fashionistatalk.com/?p=8857 This is officially the last of my Thailand posts.  No more assumption-of-the -risk tuk tuk riding in Bangkok or Tom Yum Goong eating in beautiful Koh Samui.  Chok dee Thailand.

What I’m wearing:

  • Top by Stella McCartney (last seen here)
  • Straw hat from Koh Samui, Thailand
  • Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen here)
  • Flip-flops by Versace Sport
  • Linen shorts by Marciano
]]> http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/10/saying-bye-to-thailand-in-a-tuk-tuk/feed/ 0 a dose of greens and oranges http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/10/a-dose-of-greens-and-oranges/ http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/10/a-dose-of-greens-and-oranges/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:07:43 +0000 lida http://www.fashionistatalk.com/?p=8969 In this look I took the eccentricity of Marni and mixed it with a simple linen top, and chiffon petals. This look is all about texture, colour, and playfulness.  I just kind of let Consuelo Castiglioni’s couture sensibility inspire me.

What I’m wearing:

  • Linen skirt by MARNI (last seen here)
  • Linen top from Korea (last seen here)
  • Chiffon scarf by Amet & Ladoue
  • Heels by Marciano
  • 6 leather bangles by Hold Renfrew (last seen here)
  • Clutch by Cole Haan (last seen here)
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What I’m wearing:

  • Jacket by Marciano
  • Jean shorts by People’s Liberation (last seen here)
  • Bag by Sisley
  • Shoes by Vans (last seen here)
  • Long necklace by Robert Verdi (last seen here)
  • T-shirt by The Beautiful Ones
  • Japanese vintage watch from Thailand
  • Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen here)
  • Vintage bracelet
]]> http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/09/smooth-sailing/feed/ 10 Love is like linen; often changed, the sweeter. http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/09/love-is-like-linen-often-changed-the-sweeter/ http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/09/love-is-like-linen-often-changed-the-sweeter/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:40:57 +0000 lida http://www.fashionistatalk.com/?p=8766 Now that I’m fully immersed in the lifestyle of a law student again, all that connects me back to my amazing summer are my memories and these nostalgic posts.  Not that going to school in California doesn’t have its own perks considering that just a few hours ago I was doing my criminal procedure reading  by the pool.  Anyway, back to the subject at hand…This linen top is now one of my vacation favourites.  I bought it at a souvenir market in Korea during a quick lunch break from work.  I love the simplicity of its hemming and silhouette.  It’s charm is all in the fabric – that raw, tough linen that’s so fabulously primitive.

What I’m wearing:

  • Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen here)
  • Turquoise necklace (last seen here)
  • Linen top bought in Seoul, Korea
  • Silk safari-print scarf (last seen here)
  • Bikini by Vitamin A (last seen here)
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Prada: dropped-waist, wide belts slung low over big-buttoned sheer shifts

Prada: the sixties dolly bird, big-buttoned dresses

Prada: sequins are back!

Miu Miu: bold-shouldered jackets and bare legs

Marni: long, clean lines elongated further by platform shoes

Dolce & Gabbana: lace motifs

Dolce & Gabbana: corset dresses and musical-note prints
Dolce & Gabbana: billowy floor-length numbers and stars

Dolce & Gabbana: sequins on sequins

Dolce & Gabbana: sheerness

Chloe: python print

Giambattista Valli: tulip print, and puffy sleeves

Giambattista Valli: monochrome black and white

Giambattista Valli: hot pink and yellow

Giambattista Valli: statement red

Balenciaga: faux leather patches

Chanel: fuchsia suits

Chanel: detail and shadowy veils

Chanel: more lace

Lanvin: long leather gloves and silk

Lanvin: sensual drapes

Lanvin: roses




Lanvin, Lanvin, Lanvin…sigh

Stella McCartney: curvy black dresses

Stella McCartney: stretchy, transparent point d’esprit

Stella McCartney: polka dots, embroidered onto ivory tulle

Antonio Berardi: motorcycle collars

Antonio Berardi: fat, folded and stacked pleats on miniskirts

Dior: flowy maxi dresses

Dior: eye-opening colors

Pucci: corseted hourglass dresses

Pucci: velvet embellished fabrics

Gucci: long, cutting draped gowns in chiffon

Gucci: transparent long sleeves
The End

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What I’m wearing:

  • Silk dress by Laundry by Shelli Segal
  • Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen here)
  • Gold heart necklace (last seen here)
  • Rose sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti (last seen here)

]]> http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/09/heart-locket/feed/ 10 a birthday in paradise http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/09/a-birthday-in-paradise/ http://www.fashionistatalk.com/2011/09/a-birthday-in-paradise/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:54:50 +0000 lida http://www.fashionistatalk.com/?p=8612 About four years ago I made up a new tradition for myself. I decided that I would make it a goal to spend every one of my birthdays in a new, preferably exotic place. This is one of my more…”extravagant” traditions – a little ambitious for a student’s budget but somehow I’ve been lucky so far. I figure I’ll just plant the seed and life will figure itself out. Anyway, I spent this year’s b-day on an island in Thailand called Samui and it was incredible. Not only was the island gorgeous, but on the 4th of August I got to ride an elephant, feed a baby tiger, ride on top of a truck (which proved to be more fun than I could have imagined) and eat spicy Top Yum Goong all day. In the spirit of quality tropical vacations, I kept my looks in Thailand casual and light.

What I’m wearing:

  • Shirt by Elizabeth and James (last seen here)
  • Silk safari-print scarf bought in Seoul Korea
  • Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen here)
  • Wooden bracelets bought in Koh Samui, Thailand
  • Bikini by Marciano
  • Leather sandals by Sigerson Morrison (last seen here)
  • Silk shorts by Marciano (last seen here)
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The last two pictures were taken just last night.  The dress I’m wearing is one of the three vintage dresses I bought that day in Harajuku.

What I’m wearing:

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What I’m wearing:

  • Jacket by Marciano
  • Rolls Royce Fold-Over clutch by Marc Jacobs (last seen in Apr. 15’11)
  • Silver necklace
  • Rose sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti (last seen in June 22’11)
  • Jean shorts by Vigoss Studio
  • Silver multi-strand bracelet (last seen in June 14’11)
  • Shirt by Elizabeth and James (last seen in June 14’11)
  • Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen in June 26’11)
  • Bra by Pleasure State White Label
  • Purse hook by Mon Mode (available here)
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