"Elegance is refusal" - Diana Vreeland

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Novelty Chic





How more chic can you get, may I ask?

The Classic Barbour Jacket



My all-time favorite item: the English classic Barbour jacket. Never can one label it as a fad or a trend. This sage wax jacket captures the essence of classic elegance. There is nothing more chic than a Barbour jacket paired with skinny jeans, a plain tee-shirt, and black flats. 

Like Father, Like Daughter: The Coppola Syndrome


Sofia Coppola, screenwriter and director, exemplifies modern minimalism. As Amanda Brooks states in her marvelous style guide, I Love Your Style, "She is a breath of fresh air." Coppola is a disciplined dresser, hardly ever begging for attention. In one interview, she humbly remarks, "I'm more interested in looking than being looked at." 

A Classic Pioneer








Tonne Goodman: The Essence of Effortless Chic