Vampires, Witches, & Ghosts...OH MY!!!

In the spirit of perhaps on of the most beloved holidays I bring to you a special Halloween post.

Granted I (NormaJean) am not a huge fan of this holiday, mostly because I find it perfectly acceptable to wear a skull ring, pretend I am a vampire, and do ghostly heroin chic makeup anytime of year. However, it must be said that ysELLE thinks that this holiday deserves a dramatic costume (Marilyn) and lots of honor.

I procrastinated writing this post hoping that Halloween would come and go and I wouldn't have to show people my amazing little Halloween inspired articles of clothing. After all, I plan to wear mine all year long and not for a couple of days, but then I stumbled upon inspiration!

OH FRENCH VOGUE! You are so much more risque then your American original. You never fail to get me in the mood. When you unleashed your Halloween extravaganza you gave me endless Halloween inspiration.

    

So now that I am inspired we put together some super cute accessories for Halloween, or for anytime if you're brave!

rabbit fur coat

I originally set out to post my top twelve favorite outerwear items for fall. I was inspired by the rain and the recent need for a sweater. As I was compiling my picks for best jackets, I realized that all I was doing was picking furs. So scratch the best all around jackets and let's welcome in the FUR.

I am a huge fan of vintage furs; however, I tried to mix it up with some faux furs so that everyone can get themselves a fur to rock this wet weekend.

TOP ROW: Vanessa Bruno Fur Trim Vest, Elizabeth & James Two Piece Jacket, Helmut Lang Vest

Models Top Row: Trouve Faux Leopard Jacket, Alice&Olvia Faux Vest, Forever 21 Cropped Faux Jacket,  Shipley& Hamlos Crop Jacket. Models bottom Row: Zara Sweater with Faux Trim, Forever 21 Caplet. 

Just remember when entering the land of fur: start small and keep the rest of your outfit simple. Though wearing sequins, fur and lace is acceptable on the runway, in the real world you will get looked up and down.  In fact its so close to halloween they might tell you to take your costume off.

Why Aren't You Such a Stud?

Today a pair of pants had to be exchanged because they ripped. It was tragic. The pants will be missed. They died at such a young age.


MORAL OF THE STORY: Said deceased pants were replaced with an amazing pair of Siwy Denim Stud Jeans. (please cue music and heavens opening)

Are they not FANTASTICAL!!!!!!! This brought me to thinking about all the other amazing studded items that I love.  I complied my favorite studded items because i am such a stud. (Yes there was a pun intended). 

clockwise from left: TBag stud sweatshirt, Christian Louboutin Spiked Sandals Sam Edelman Zoyla Bootie, Christian Louboutin Spiked Oxford, Burberry Knight Travel Bag Elizabeth&James Spike Double Ring, Siwy Denim Stud Jean

Also got to give a shout out to VALENTINO who made a stud clutch that is TO DIE FOR!!! Can we all say IT BAG! 

Valentino's SS 2011 pictures courtesy of http://becauseimaddicted.net/ 

Bell of the Ball

Yes I know that I am about three months late for professing my undying love for Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2010, BUT I am in love now. The hottest item was the Sparrow mary jane seen here.

HOWEVER the item that makes my heart swoon is the Miu Miu Bell Bottom Pant. I can not get enough of these pants. Talk about a pair pants that will go down in History!!!

Picture courtesy of the Glamourai

Little BOW Peep

DVF Spring 2010, Refinery29, unknown, Juliette Hogan

There is no denying that bows are everywhere. Though most people try to keep their bows strictly as a hair accessory one can rock a cute bow just about everywhere! 

From left clockwise: Betsy Johnson Ring, Wild Fox Couture Shirt,
Tasha Headband, Bing Bang Necklace, Valentino Aphrodite Handband,
Fendi Deco Bow Pump, Thread Social Sweat Shirt, Miu Miu Headband

the first signs of fall

The first signs of fall have finally arrived! I thought California was going to be in summer all year long at the rate we were going.  Thanks to the cloudy day and the hope for rain we will share one of our favorite fall trends, Over the Knee Socks. I know the first thought that comes to mind is Lolita, but think school girl chic not burlesque dancer.

One of our all time favorite duos B&S 

Cynthia Steffe RTW Fall 2010

From www.textileglobal.com

You can call me norma jean...

I am a fashion junkie.

I believe that it doesn’t matter if my shoes are killing me because they make my outfit.

I don’t believe in comfort in fact people who swear by it probably haven’t seen themselves in a mirror.

My favorite months are February and September and if you cant figure out why then we cant be friends.

I am not into classics.

I spend to much time on the internet, but i consider it “investigative fashion research.”

i love music and a five inch heel. Going to a great show in a five inch heel= perfection.

Layering is not is a suggestion its a requirement, i cant possibly be the only person who wears at least 3 shirts at any given moment?

When in doubt put on a scarf… or glasses… or pearls… or all three….

….. BUT THIS ISN’T ABOUT ME IS IT???……..

xoxo

NormaJean

Why YES my name is ysELLE

I am a unique species that is currently under extinction, a classy girly girl. 

I am classically modern and completely orginal. 

I like bows, skulls, stripes, pink and sparkle; together, seperate or mixed and matched. 

I like 4 inch heels and Chanel ballerina flats. 

I collect shoes, sunglasses, scarfs and on occasion handbags.

My vices are coffee and shopping. Not even Promises Malibu could stop me from over indulging in them. 

I enjoy the little things in life: discovering a new lipstick, freshly done platinum hair, hikes that end in coffee, winning a game of words with friends.

My life could read like a chick lit novel.

I like french impressionism, Audrey Hephurn and Scategories.

I read Vogue and US Weekly.

But most of all I love my dog Figo and my cat Evie.

xoxo

-YSELLE