It’s no secret that I love fashion with architectural and sculptural details and wear some today for us. I wear a vintage Gianfranco Ferre skirt, a Chloe blouse, and a necklace from Steven Dweck.
This Ferre skirt is one of my most cherished vintage treasures. It’s basically a pencil skirt with the most amazing diagonal ruffle. The ruffle also has zig-zag trapunto stitching. Though a straight trapunto stitch is common enough, I can’t recall ever seeing it done with a zig-zag stitch before. Here’s a closeup of the ruffle (and yes, I know that running the lint brush over myself wouldn’t have killed me 
) …
I also show the ruched bishop sleeve detail on the Chloe blouse …
The Dweck necklace …
I never really make New Year’s resolutions, but do set general guidelines for myself (that may or may not coincide with a new year). Last month, I sort of thought that maybe I would eliminate or at least scale back greatly on black clothing and shoe purchases. You see, I seem to have quite a lot of black in my wardrobe and I don’t consider myself to be a person who willingly chooses to dress in black. Would you believe that only 2 or 3 years ago, I had practically no black in my wardrobe? Well, only three days into 2010, I bought a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood shoes in … yep, you guessed it … black.
Like “The Thinker”, I contemplate my shoe behavior …
So, what happened?
Was it the killer 65% off Nordstrom sale? Nope, I’m (mostly) great at sticking to my resolve.
Maybe it was the fact that shoes in my size aren’t the easiest things to acquire. That’s always a consideration.
Could it have been that Nicholas Kirkwood shoes are nearly impossible to get in suburbia? Nah, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Most likely it was that I spotted this shoe & thought (without even knowing who the designer was), “What a cool shoe!” Ding, ding … we have a winner!
Ok. Enough thinking already and more pictures …
I have to admit I didn’t care much for Kirkwood’s designs when he burst onto the scene a few years ago. Lately, however, his sculptural aesthetic has caught my eye. I would definitely consider more of his work and I’m going to enjoy these shoes completely.
That’s all for now. More soon. — Carole
Wow, I love this, but especially the gorgeous necklace x
Comment by daisychain — January 7, 2010 @ 10:41 am |
Love this look Carole. I personally think the skirt is gorgeous. I have never seen anything like it. You have so many treasures in your closet! Thanks for sharing all of them. I like the all black look =) xoxo
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Comment by FASHION SNAG — January 7, 2010 @ 10:54 am |
The thinking photo made me lol! You are too cute, Carole! I love those shoes. Worthy of sabotaging one’s resolve, imo.
Comment by jesspgh — January 8, 2010 @ 10:19 am |
I hate to say it, Carole, I think you’re going to lose that “think off.” The shoes were definitely worth throwing your resolve to the wind (momentarily, of course). They’re so interesting and I bet you’ll be excited every time you wear it. And that skirt! No words – just happy sighing noises!
Comment by Jessica — January 8, 2010 @ 6:18 pm |
Ha! A “think off” — I love it! I think I need some theme music too.
Comment by SASY — January 9, 2010 @ 5:19 am
hi there – just wanted to say that i just bought the exact same pair of shoes, not as good of a deal as yours, but they are quite different and comfortable. lovely outfit you have on there and the shoes make it unique. can’t wait to wear mine out.
Comment by randr21 — January 8, 2010 @ 10:21 pm |
Oh, shoe twins!! Aren’t they the coolest shoes ever? And you’re right about the comfort. Wear in good fashion!
Comment by SASY — January 9, 2010 @ 5:17 am
C,
I loveeeeee your tights!!!! Where did you find them! You are such a doll!
Summer
Comment by Summer (Summiebee) — January 9, 2010 @ 8:03 am |
Hey Summer! Thanks so much. I got the tights at an end of season sale at a Wolford Boutique (I *think* two years ago).
Comment by SASY — January 9, 2010 @ 9:28 am