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How to Wear White Skinny Jeans In Summer (And Still Look Cool)

I hate white skinny jeans, there I said it.

The first time I wore them was a disaster…

It was on our first day on a remote shoot (I used to work in TV production) deep in the countryside. It was a beautiful day so I plucked out my white jeans. I added a navy blue APC sweater with gold buttons and some smart two-tone Chanel ballet flats. In theory, I thought it would work…

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How To Wear Lace Up Espadrilles: 9 Outfit Ideas & Inspiration

We know the history of espadrille shoes and what makes them so amazing.

We know the best pair of espadrilles to possibly ever buy.

But what we don’t know?…

“How to wear lace up espadrilles (and look like a French girl at the same time)?”

Alexa Chung, Jeanne Damas, and a slew of French Instagram it-girls have made espadrilles the it-summer shoe because of how they wear them.

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How To Wear Kitten Heels & Look Cool ft. 7 Outfits & Styling Tricks

02/10/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

Vogue is calling for the comeback of the kitten heel this fall… And while the kitten heel is as polarizing as wedge sneakers (or UGGs), I am 100% here for it.

A kitten heel is 1.5 inches to 2 inches — and the heel is like a stiletto’s: slender. With such an in between height and shape, you’re left wondering how to wear kitten heels.

(illustration from here)

The Manolo Blahnik BBs I have are 70mm, so 2.75 inches — a little higher than a traditional kitten heel, but they still look like a kitten heel….

How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 7/7

15/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

Last day of the Chanel slingback dressing!

Which also happens to land on Valentine’s Day…

Husband, fiancé, or you know, just boyfriendless, I am dressing for me today. Not that that’s anything new since I dress for me every day… But still. I’m just going for what’s comfortable, but still cool.

Étoile Isabel Marant Jumpsuit, it’s super old, from 2012 I think… But it’s so comfortable, I love it on hot days. However torn I feel about Valentine’s Day it’s still sweet to wear some pink and be festive. ?

The Chanel Slingbacks

Diptyque x Olympia Le-Tan Rosaviola Candle, I was surprised by how great it smells. Sometimes these sound great on paper, but in reality are awful. This was fresh. I don’t get the baby powder scent like some people do, but I did get a whiff of their discontinued “Lilas.” Plus the votive is so adorable.

Emoji (Conversation) Hearts, welcome to 2016!

Misc. Ingredients, Dior Addict Lip Glow — great for a pretty pink pout. Matches from the Crosby Street Hotel, you know, to light the candle. And my trusty necklace with a rose quartz to attract some love!!!

So there we go, seven days of Chanel slingback outfits is over.

You can make them a lil rock and roll like Lily Aldridge for night just as easily as you can pair them with a pink jumpsuit!

I said it in my review all ready — they are a totally convertible shoe.

Still give me a little bit of blisters (my feet have been in nothing but sandals since September), but the Chanel slingbacks are still pretty darn dreamy.

How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 6/7 Chan(n)eling Chung

13/02/2016 By newinspired Leave a Comment

It’s 35°C outside today.

Ridiculously hot.

Thinking of the summer, I took a cue from when Alexa Chung went to Glastonbury a few (six) years ago.

Super easy, breezy, and would 100% go with the Chanel slingbacks. Actually, has Alexa Chung worn them yet? I feel like she should have by now…

Étoile Isabel Marant Shirt, relaxed, breezy, but refined, a great go-to when the temperature climbs.

The Chanel Slingbacks

Rag & Bone Mila Shorts, great denim shorts. But I have a bias to Rag & Bone denim. Have not been able to find a pair this good in a while actually…

Misc. Ingredients, Nars Sabrina lip balm — they discontinued it a few years ago, but I hoarded it! The necklace from In God We Trust I keep wearing. C.O. Bigelow lotion from a stay at The Bowery Hotel. Alexa Chung said in her Into The Gloss interview that she steals the hotel bottles, sooooo… And my trusty Chanel liquid eyeliner for a little cat eye flick. What’s an Alexa Chung inspired outfit without it?

Charlotte Olympia Pandora Insert, the whole Pandora box is amazing for night. But for the day, I’ll just use the insert to throw a few small things in. Plus I get a dash of leopard print like Alexa Chung’s Russell & Bromley bag.

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