Here are some inspiring looks from the Spring / Summer 2010 shows. Featuring different types of casually styled denim, this season anything goes! Just don’t forget to make it stand out in one way or the other.
The current editor at US Marie Clare had an enviable climb to get here, an internship at W magazine led to a job as market editor, which then lead to a position as the acessories editor at Teen Vogue.
Taylor recently discussed her personal style with Connie Wang & Piera Gelardi for Refinery29:
What are your five key wardrobe pieces, things you wear constantly?
1. “Burberry trench coats, a great classic staple for fall or spring.”
2. “Madewell destroyed boyfriend jeans, I dress them up with my YSL heels for the office, or down with sneakers for traveling.”
3. “Punkrose leopard print sneakers, my go-to for days when my feet can’t take anything over .5 inches.”
4. “Chanel bag, I just got a large 2.55 after years of lusting after it. This one is the perfect carryall. My other tiny Chanel bags were always exploding with all the stuff I would try to pack in them.”
5. “My Rick Owens leather jacket, I can mix it with anything for an edgier effect. They are so expensive, but I stay on their radar and email list to make sure I’m always there for the sales.”
What wouldn’t you be caught dead wearing?
“I am really un-fussy. I don’t think I could ever wear a full look. Low-heeled old-lady pumps haunt my nightmares.”
What’s on your spring wish list accessories wise?
“I love the studded booties that Christian Louboutin did for Phillip Lim. I still haven’t been able to get my hands on those! Givenchy also did an amazing shagreen bag that I can’t get enough of. Also, one of my favorite New York shoe brands Zigi did some great leopard print high-tops.”
What’s your favorite mass store?
“Zara. Some of my favorite things in my closet have come from Zara. Their price point is unbeatable, and they have a great way of interpreting trends that’s a good medium between taste and quality.”
This week the streets were only just moderately inspiring, however the first two pictures shown above, did make me think…
Leopard print jeans on one side, sequined jeans which I believe are by Siwy on the other. I had to like these, as I have in recent months tried on these two styles of jeans, and walked up to counters, only to change my mind at the last minute. I definitely think they are rad, and I definitely know I can rock them with fake nonchalance…
However, despite my ability to wear leopard print without pause, my ability to wear crazy tie dye jeans without pause, leather on bottoms, sequins on top. I can’t help but wander if these specific items are not just passing trend pieces, but are also attention seeking pieces that scream ‘look at me and my crazy pants’.
Do you see personal style or fashion victim?
I have to say, though considerably louder, the leopard print jeans do seem more true to personality and style, than then sequins on Chanel Iman. Maybe it is the comfortable ease of her pose, the patent doc martens or the sexualitee tank which I also own and love (like crazy), she comes off as knowing, not seeking validation.
Very specific details of these three: The time piece, shoulder pads, jumper and all three footwear choices caught my eye.
I’m going to blame the recession for my inability to get excited about shopping for 2010. However this may or may not be true, as retailers are apparently doing pretty well.
Here I’m sharing a few spreads from my xxl collection of images and notes, love them for various reasons, especially when they embody the massive amount of hectic trends that emerged this year, whilst highlighting the true ones which will drive you nuts next season.
Dangerous studs and leather? Exposed zippers? Tie dye? Wavy messy hair? Makeup madness? Yep, they will all still be pretty rad.
The point is, don’t go to Bergdorfs. Shop your closet.
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I don’t care what you’re up to. I think it is very important to always dress like you. Like the person you want to be. You are whoever you want to be.
You never know when you might get stopped by the Sartorialist.
