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How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 5/7 Dance All Night like Lily Aldridge

12/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

It’s Friday. More like Fri-yay, amirite? (cringe, awful.)

So the 5th day of Chanel slingback dressing (click here for the other days) is a summer nighttime outfit… A going out outfit, if you will.

Who better to channel than Lily Aldridge?

The queen of rock and roll cool (no, actually, her husband is a king (of Leon)), Lily can make an all-black outfit look cooler than cool.

Of course, part of it is the attitude; the frame of mind. That’s the absolute key to any of this isn’t it though?

But with her in mind, here is my outfit for tonight:

T by Alexander Wang Camisole, urgh, really did not want to say camisole, I hate that word. But it is, and it’s silk and has just enough edge for a Friday night.

The Chanel Slingbacks

Rag & Bone Skinny Jeans, in black, naturally. I am brand loyal to Rag & Bone for jeans. But is it me or have they changed their sizing? These pair is TWO sizes smaller than I normally take. Super flattering (both to my ego and how they look), but weird. ANYWAYS,Lily Aldridge did the coolest DIY ad series for them, so they’re cool.

Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag, the bag when you want some more attitude to your look. Sure they reached their peak 8 years ago, but the motorcycle bag is still as rock and roll cool.

Charlotte Tilbury Mascara and Laura Mercier Eyebrow Gel, one of my favourite parts of Lily Aldridge is how her makeup (save for Victoria’s Secret shoots) is never overdone. Actually, she hardly wears any at all. In fact, I don’t think she ever wears makeup. Her face is naturally beautiful. But my eyelashes and brows need some help. The Charlotte Tilbury mascara is unreal. Everything you want a mascara to do, it does. Same goes for the Laura Mercier eyebrow gel.

Le Labo Rose 31, oof, my go-to going out scent. It’s so warm and familiar. I love it.

Necklaces, we’ve talked about it before — Lily Aldridge is amazing at layering necklaces. This is my bad attempt, it’s the same one I made on day 3.

Chanel Velvet Allure Lipstick, this is in #47. Probably my favourite lipstick. Lily has been pulling some 90’s vibes lately and this light berry Chanel lipstick will compliment that without being too intense…

How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 4/7 Kate Moss in Topshop in Rio

11/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

Day 4 of my Chanel slingback challenge.

Today in Panama City (where I’m now living) it is super hot outside (this is considered summer time) and I had a few errands to run…

So I turned to Kate Moss and how she dressed when she went to Rio last year. And I totally decided to copy her outfit, but add the Chanel slingbacks.

This Kate Moss outfit is different from the traditional Kate Moss style, but it still screams Kate. Well, obviously, I mean it is her. The stacks of vintage jewelry, oversized sunglasses, unexpected blue purse?

Here’s my take on Kate’s look:

Kate Moss Topshop Dress, it looks like Kate cropped hers into a top in Rio. But I like the dress version. Also I’m horrible at altering my own clothes. This dress is breezy and easy, ideal for these hot Panamanian summer days.

The Chanel Slingbacks

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow, this is how Kate accentuates her cheekbones (as if they needed help being beautified). If it works for her, it has to work for me, right?

Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Pouchette, the same as Kate’s only black instead of her blue. Love the whole small bag/no bag thing. Big bags were such a bother.

Super Vintage Sunglasses, the sunglasses in her outfit look super vintage so I’m grabbing these vintage aviators again to give the outfit a bit of a kick.

David Yurman Jewelry, Kate always piles jewelry on when she’s on holiday doesn’t she? Two of these rings are actually hoop earrings. My sister bought them then got tired of them so passed them down to me. They fit my ring finger as rings, so I stack them with the “X Crossover” ring to make it a little more sparkly.

My Trusty Necklace and Hermés Kelly Double Tour , she has a bunch of necklaces layered, but I’m going with my trusty In God We Trust necklace from yesterday — this time with an Italian corno charm to give me a little luck. Also an Hermés bracelet because Kate was wearing her Hermés watch and well, I felt like it would be a good touch.

How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 3/7 Jane Birkin Copycat

10/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

Yesterday’s Jeanne Damas Chanel slingback outfit got me thinking…

What if 1970’s Jane Birkin had a pair of Chanel slingbacks? I mean they aren’t present day Jane Birkin style… But they are 1960/70’s JB-esque…

Day 3/7 of my Chanel slingback challenge is a Jane Birkin inspired look.

Last year I found a dress on Shopbop by “Honey Punch” that was an exact replica of one Jane Birkin wore in Japan. I hadn’t realised that she wore it as a maternity dress, but that doesn’t matter, because bump or no bump, this dress is fantastic…

And it’s the key to my total Jane Birkin copycat outfit.

Let me walk you through it:

My Dad’s Black Socks, that’s not brand. I had to borrow a pair from my Dad because I apparently only have white running shoe socks. But Jane Birkin made knee socks cool (and Arctic Monkey’s song made them cooler), so I’m borrowing them!

The Chanel Slingbacks

Honey Punch Mini Dress, OK, so I found this on Shopbop last year. It is insane. An exact replica in the best way possible of that Jane Birkin dress. Super short, like a be super careful bending over super short short. But the shortness makes it that much cooler. The ruffles on the straps cover your arms just enough so they don’t feel totally bare. PLUS, this dress has POCKETS — a simple feature that can make a dress go from an 8 to a 10. It also looks great with Castañer espadrilles.

Mulberry Bayswater (and assorted junk), this is the closest looking bag I have to a Birkin… It holds anything and everything I need during the day. Like a pad of paper and Biafine. I love Biafine. It will actually heal just about anything on your skin.

Two Brass-y Gold-y Necklaces, Jane Birkin also loves a layered necklace. The one on the left is from In God We Trust. I bought it in 2007 at a store in the Lower East Side and have worn it just about every day since.* I’ve added a rose quartz to it to help me find my soul mate. So far it hasn’t worked.
The necklace on the right is from Isabel Marant. It’s just a simple eye with no particular meaning to me except for the fact that it’s cute.

*In God We Trust also has the most amazing customer service. Around 4 years ago the chain broke and the boutique in Brooklyn replaced it for free. How amazing is that?!

How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 2/7 Do Like Jeanne Damas Does!

09/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

Day 2/7 of my Chanel slingback challenge!… Not sure why I’m calling it a challenge because it’s moderately fun.

I say moderately because making flat lays is actually kind of tricky. Making sure everything is straight, enough white space but not too much, getting the lighting… It’s probably the hardest part of this process. #fashionbloggerproblems #ewdidIjustcallmyselfafashionblogger? #I’mkidding #Ithink? #Ihatemyself.

ANYWAYS, yesterday kicked off with my take on Emmanuelle Alt’s Chanel slingback outfit. After last night’s dream where I had swishy 60’s bangs (my dreams are super boring), today I’m going for a Jeanne Damas vibe.

Yes, Jeanne Damas’ style is heavily influenced by Jane Birkin. But Jeanne Damas ~~picks up where Birkin left off~~ (actually, Jane Birkin never left off) takes Jane Birkin’s 60’s style and takes it right up to the 2010’s.

Unlike Emmanuelle, I have not been able to find a photo of Jeanne in the Chanel slingbacks. This makes today’s dressing that much harder…

But with classic Breton stripes and red lips in mind, I present my Jeanne Damas inspired Chanel slingback outfit:

Yves Saint Laurent White Pouch , purchased in Paris 8 years ago as an add on for the Downtown purse I don’t have… A great little pouch to throw the days’ necessities in without being weighed down. Jeanne hardly ever carries a big bag, so this pouch it is!

What Goes Around Comes around NYC Vintage Denim Skirt, this skirt is everything to me. While those new APC denim skirts that Jeanne Damas wears are fab and all, this skirt has staying power. Made from a pair of old Levi’s I’ve only had to get it patched last year for the first time in seven years… Also it offers a more rustic, vintage vibe to offset the Chanel slingback’s elegance.

APC Breton top , because you gotta have stripes, right?

The Chanel Slingbacks

An Assortment of Old Gold Rings, one is my high school grad ring, another from Verameat in the East Village (CUTEST stuff), and the last I totally forget

Nars Heatwave , according to an interview with Garance Doré Jeanne wears “Sheen Supreme Venomous Violet, Diva matte, and Viva Glam 3.” But I love Nars’ Heatwave.

Vintage Sunglasses , another pair of sunglasses that I have no idea when they’re from… Purchased in Rome 11 years ago (fuck, was that trip that long ago now?!), they’re adorable and add that certain bit of character

Did I do it?

Did I manage to pull off a modern day 1960’s Jeanne Damas outfit?

Let me know in the comments!

How To Wear Chanel 2016 Mules Like Gigi Hadid

08/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

It’s pretty easy to pull of the new Chanel mules like Gigi Hadid…
Just go totally naked save for some jewelry ?!

From Vogue Paris March 2016.

How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 1/7 À La Emmanuelle Alt

08/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

A month into owning a pair of Chanel slingbacks and I still can’t get enough of them.

I’ve been going on about how I could wear them for the rest of my life and be happy to anyone who will listen. Ya, I’m THAT annoying person.

After talking up a storm about how I could wear them forever, I decided to set a little challenge. Can I actually wear them for an entire week? Will I be able to come up with interesting outfits? Can I come up with interesting outfits that can revolve around my style inspirations?

But really, a week of wearing just Chanel slingbacks? Sounds like a dreamy challenge…

Today’s inspiration — the woman who made me want them, Emmanuelle Alt.

Emmanuelle Alt’s style is refined. All about quality over quantity. It still keeps that inherent French-cool vibe though… So, here we go…

The Chanel Slingbacks

Current/Elliott Jeans, okay, so Emmanuelle Alt wears Topshop Baxter jeans… But the first time she wore the slingbacks, she teamed them with a pair of dark grey frayed jeans. This pair I grabbed from the Outnet are a perfect substitute for whatever pair she actually wore.

iPod Classic, for a few years/fashion seasons Emmanuelle always had her trusty Blackberry and earbuds with her. I don’t have a Blackberry anymore (and I don’t think she does either), but I still carry my tunes (and I’m sure she does too).

Cartier Tank Watch, the truth comes out here, I borrowed this from my mum for today… It’s the classic wristwatch, elegant but strong, simple but a statement. A total reflection of Emmanuelle Alt’s style.

Smythson Passport Holder, it’s Chinese New Year! I need a splash of red in here!

Super Vintage Aviators, also my mum’s. No idea who they are made by, no idea what year she got them in. I just asked she has no idea either. But they’re great. And Emmanuelle favours an aviator too.

James Perse Black Long Sleeve, just a simple tee to top it all off!

All this plus some French no fuss-mussed hair and you have an Emmanuelle Alt inspired outfit… That revolves around the Chanel slingbacks of course!

How to Wear Castañer Espadrilles with Jeans

06/01/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

?Check out my personal review of Castañer Espadrilles here!?

There are two women who can wear espadrilles like no other: Alexa Chung and Jeanne Damas.

Alexa and Jeanne’s styles are pretty similar. Both pull strongly from the 1960’s — ok, by 1960’s, I mean pull from Jane Birkin’s greatest hits (and b-sides). And they have British and French (like Birkin) undertones that make them inherently cool.

Sure, anyone can wear espadrilles when the temperature heats up. It’s not that hard. All you need is a pair of shorts and a top. Or a cute sundress and that’s it. The espadrille makes the outfit. No fuss, no muss.

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