The Ideal and Minimal Glamour of Amina and Eleonora

 If I were in any snowy city environment right now I'd certainly be modeling myself after these ladies. Despite layering boxy coats and over-the-top furs they still manage to feel uniquely feminine and even quirky in some instances.

Images via style.com, W magazine, vogue.com

NYFW Street Style Success Stories

Is street style dead? Dude, I don't know. I know there are plenty of articles out there bashing the The Most Photographed people for wearing head-to-toe designer outfits in uninspiring ways, but to proclaim that street style is dead because only a few elite are uninspiring is pretty fucking naïve. As if the rest of us — the folks who get dressed up for jobs and things and also too give a shit about what we look like — are chopped liver. Shameful. I think there are plenty of problems with the business of blogging and remaining authentic, but it's certainly not mine, and therefore not my concern. In fact, when it comes to enjoying fashion month from the comfort of my computer at home I find even the train-wrecks and the sell outs inspiring as a cautionary tale for what not to be. So let the ever impractical Anna Dello Russos and the "OMG-so-busy, such-meetings" bloggers run around the globe, peacocking for the camera. I'll be here sipping my coffee/cocktail silently filling outfits I hate in my mind and publicly admiring the ones that I love here. 

Style.com, Vogue.com, W Magazine

Details: Buffalo

High five to Simone Rocha for inspiring me to wear this over-the-top glittery headband with a buffalo plaid outfit. 

Always Alright

WEARING:

J.CREW jacket *old

MANSUR GAVRIEL bag

J.CREW skirt *old

TARGET dot tights

MIU MIU heels *old

J.CREW headband *old

Street Style Porn: NYFW

 via The Cut

Very much into: platinum hair,  monochrome layers, textures, and unexpected pops of color/quirky. Also, it must be noted how Emily Weiss has skyrocketed to editor of my must-read blog Into The Gloss, to total muse in fashion/beauty/instagram selfies/life?

Jeans that Make Me Feel Like Some Botticelli Chick

AG JEANS legging ankle jeans and top (c/o AG Jeans) / ETOILE ISABEL MARANT coat / VANS slip ons / KATE SPADE bag

There is something magical in finding jeans that fit perfectly. This is absolutely a woman thing, men (if you're even here reading this). Why is it so hard to find great jeans? You'd think that after my last post on the subject this search for a repeat win would have been obvious — "just buy the same type as last time, Olga!" — but no. I ventured into the land of boyfriend jeans for months and came back a complete novice when it came to the perfect skinny fit. That is until AG Jeans caught wind of my deep admiration on their fit and kindly gifted me what is now my absolute favorite everyday-pair of jeans.

A favorite pair of jeans must achieve two important things: a) stretch to fit my butt perfectly without weird draping in the seams and closures, b) make me feel slim and confident. This is exactly what the legging ankle does. If I have 10 minutes to get dressed, these are what I reach for because just fit.  Also, I'm 5'3" and I love when an ankle jean keeps its promise about its length, too. I highly recommend these. Go get a euphoric high, pose in front of a beautiful bay waterfront and report back please. I promise you will not be disappointed. 

Tiger Beat

Hard and soft, young and bold. The combination of Theory leather skinny pants and all its bold implications are perfectly countered by the youthful charm of a Mulberry sweater. Covered up á la French with an Étoile Isabel Marant Diego wool coat, and topped off with some luxuriously leopard J. Crew half calf ballet flats. The YSL structured bag is completely revamped in a punchy green, which is surprisingly versatile, but (admittedly) not as fun as the blue one. Which is on wait list. Sad.

I'm personally going after that Diego wool coat because I felt so bummed after missing out on the perfectly wool draped, oversized French appeal of Isabel Marant's outerwear last Fall. Not this time! And let it be known that J. Crew ballet flats are the best. Period. I have a pair of patent leather Mary Janes that are about 5 years old and still an everyday staple.

It's Never Too Early For Fall, Particularly 3.1 Phillip Lim's Sheer Pants Runway Kind Of Fall

Zara studio sheer silk pants, Kate Spade bow pumps, Zara parka, Theory knit, Theory dress

What choice do I have when the beautiful sunny weather goes away and suddenly the mornings, afternoons, and evenings are filled with the unmistakable (sad) chill of winter? None, that's what. So I mix it up a couple days and start test driving out a couple Fall 2012 looks I was obsessed with when they walked at New York Fashion Week. This one is all 3.1 Phillip Lim. This floored me:

The idea of a tiny mini skirt in a matte leather looking all the bit classy was mind-blowing. You dress it way down with a pair of sheer pants and over-dress the top with a loose knit. It's a great way to wear a classic pump in a completely new way.

The Cropped and the Fabulous

Since we're on the subject, here are some inspirational examples of a crop top. Layering it over a dress is super smart, like Kelly Framel did. Hanneli Mustaparta seems to be unstoppable, baring it all the way up to her navel. Let's remind ourselves she's a model, though. Jenna Lyons of J. Crew has a very interesting and utilitarian take on the concept of a crop by wearing a cropped-front Derek Lam coat, with a extra long coat tail. It looks brilliant the way she layered it on top of a crisp white shirt, tucked casually into distressed slouchy jeans. Her style is unparalleled and is one of my personal favorites. The top picture? I'm not sure who she is, but she is the inspiration for my own journey into the self-conscious cropped sweater territory. 

I know it's a lot of images of high profile bloggers wearing an exclusive and limited edition Opening Ceremony kitty cropped sweater, but believe me, it can work for sweaters without cats.

Get the Look: Anna Selezneva In An Amazing Shearling and Leather Paneled Sandro Coat

Anna Selezneva in the amazing shearing and leather paneled Sandro coat. Love this, it looks so dressed down and rugged, and the leather panels keep it from getting way too big. Get it here if you're ready to empty your bank account!