For the Love of Jil

Jil Sander Sunglasses courtesy of Sunglasses Shop
As many of you may know, I am undoubtedly a hoarder of sunglasses. I have no shame in it. Though most of the time I pride myself in a good thrift store find, it is always nice to get yourself a pair of amazing quality, well made frames. Though I do have a wide selection of shades, I find myself always going to the classic pair of Rayban wayfarers. That's why when I was choosing my next pair of designer frames I knew I wanted something with a classic feel - but this time with a bit of an edge. I'm so glad I chose these Jil Sander sunglasses in blue. The shape is classic enough but it all comes down to the detailing, which is what I love so much about the Jil Sander brand. Classic pieces but there is always some twist to it. The "Jil Sander" logo is small, modest, and only on one side. There's something to say about labels that are more about the integrity of the pieces over the flashiness of their brand name. Gotta love it.
Now I'm somewhat guilty on splurging on crrrrazy, unwearable designer pieces, which ultimately end up - you guessed it - never getting worn. But, I feel like I am finally learning the concept of investment pieces. Finding beautiful quality items (like these shades here) which you know will integrate perfectly into your current wardrobe. The whole idea of luxury goods should be that you get to enjoy them - not just have them sit around collecting dust.
br> With the spring season (dare I say it!!) quickly approaching, it's time to start thinking about what items you would like to add to your wardrobe before the weather starts changing. Take a look at Sunglasses Shop and perhaps start to think quality over quantity, which is a lesson I am slowly teaching myself. It's fun to have nice things, just make sure that you'll actually wear them!

Hey You! Listen to Me

Tis the season where the menswear fashion weeks wrap up, and every single blogger gives you their two cents about what we all just saw. Why does my opinion count over any one elses? Well I haven't decided that yet... but here's what I think. Now listen.
The Jil Sander show gave us some serious leather, and I mean serious seriously. Who doesn't love a patent leather long sleeve? This show single-handedly shot "all leather everything" to the top of my list of looks I want to create/DIY. Lord knows everyone and their grandmother is going to DIY the leather lunchbag from this show but it won't be me. I'll leave that one for someone else to butcher.

A DIY I might try is this metallic sweatshirt from the Neil Barrett show. Simple enough, but a great laying piece. Into it.

I know, I know. Nicola is ruining the Mugler name, blah blah blah. A step back from some of the ridiculous pieces in the show and I can honestly say I really like some of the silhouettes. Whatever. I don't have to justify myself to you, leave me alone!!

I've been super into kilts/skirts lately, and I was just waiiiiting for the Comme Des Garcons show, because I knew I could rely on the line for some skirts. Just knew it. Not feeling the Kristen Stewert hair, but I'll let that one pass.

When looking at a show like Walter Van Beirendonck, you really need to take the show at face value. It will usually be ridiculous, it will usually be unwearable, but you need to find the pieces that can/would work. The monochromatic looks were the strong point of the show, and the multicolored layering was pretty genius. I'm a fan.

I'm not going to pretend that the Raf Simons show was their best because, I mean... it wasn't. But daaaamn, I always love it. I can always point out about half of the line that I would kill to wear. The stand outs for me were the mesh-like sweaters layered over a white shirt & black tie. Simple but awesome.

Alright. Person at Ann Demeulemeester who is lurking my DIYs and passing them along, make yourself known. Okay, obviously I know there isn't anyone over at the Ann team reading my little ol' blog, but damn this is a coincidence. Those of you ~long time readers~ may remember my DIY from April 2010 where I made these exact jeans. Haven't worn them much lately but maybe it's time to whip them out again!


T-shirts over jackets? Shorts over pants? T-shirts over sweaters over dress shirts?! Cardigans over suit jackets? The Acne show was nearly too good to be true. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to layer! Now where does one find a thick t-shirt like that... Hmmmm....
EDIT
How did I nearly forget Juun.J?!!! Arguably my favorite line evvvver, I always look forward to this show. I think shoulders are the biggest trend to follow this season and Juun.J delivered simply the best in exaggerated. Love it.

All images via The Fashionisto

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Hat - SSUR / Sweater - Thrifted / Necklace - Thrifted I know what you're thinking. I haven't blogged in forever. Well Comme Des Fuck Down, alright?! Here I am!! I've had a super crazy holiday season with all the visits from out of town friends and family events. What ever happened to the good old days of being in elementary school with no job and no commitment? When you could actually enjoy the break. I don't want to complain though because the past little while has been crazy - but also crazy good! I've done some major online shopping and this hat is probably the most amazing thing I've found. Images of it have been floating around all over the internet (mainly tumblr) and I knew I had to somehow get my hands on it. Every lead I seemed to find to this sold out hat ended in a dead end until I happened upon the original online shop page for it. In big red letters it read "SOLD OUT" but, for whatever reason, the order form was still usable. I tried my luck, sent in an order, waited a week and a half, then got a conformation that it was sent out. How lucky am I?!! What the hell!!!!!!
So, the moral of the story is - online shopping rules and continues to be the best invention ever.
Hopefully the new year brings some new free time for me. I'm feelin' good about getting back into the swing of things in the blogging world. My weekly on MTV Fora is back up and running so make sure to be checking that every Tuesday & to also follow me on Twitter! Happy New Year!