The Sartorialist

Women in Tights

by cecylia on January 14, 2010

Every woman wear opaque tights. We all own a couple of pairs which faithfully hug our lower half and keep us warm in the winter months. But how many of us are daring enough to try coloured or patterned patterns, and wear them well? A funky pair of stockings can really transform an outfit. You can tell some one’s personality by looking at their tights. My favourite tights are opaque tights with little black dots all over them. I think they’re very sweet. I have compiled a series of gorgeous legging photos for you. Hope you become inspired enough to throw on some crazy ones and hit the streets with a smile on your face.

Tell me, how many times have you seen a pretty young lady in blue tights? Thumbs up for her bravery for not being afraid to look like someone from AVATAR. Love the neckline detail of her LBD too.

Holly Garber, the stylish PR person for young Australian designers Marnie Skillings and Josh Goot sitting pretty in Sydney. I adore this outfit! Is it her Alexander Wang jumper or those Givenchy sandals or those hot hot sheer leggings? They’re going on my lust list right now.

Cuteness! The polka-dots on her stockings remind me of Maltezers. She looks a little like Jessica Hart. Nice blue frames and red bag.

Here is the gorgeous Rachel of That’s Chic. Sitting under the autumn sun in O.C wearing a vintage Ralph Lauren wool blazer, American Apparel skirt, Urban Outfitters tights and Giuseppe Zanotti wedges. Her tights are rad!

Ah! These are what I’m talking about! She is wearing my favourite stockings! Opaque with small dots. These are the cutest and safest transition from the traditional black tights to something more funky and fun. Big ticks for her bow front blouse and leather shorts and the Chloe Edith bag.

Gorgeous gold jacket and pouch bag! But what caught my eye are her 2 tone stockings! So chic and unique! You go girl!

Yes I’ve saved the best for last! What a beauty! Love her cheeky smile and of course these gorgeous stockings! Love love love! Which one has been your favourite?

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Yasmin- The Girl from Oz

by cecylia on December 24, 2009

I’ve been a Yasmin Sewell fangirl for almost a decade. I adore her simple and sleek style. Her clothes are always interesting but never flashy. . She’s been the buyer at high end store Browns in London, had her own store, Yasmin Cho, and photos of her are all over The Sartorialist and Garance Dore. Sewell is a fashion consultant to clients like Liberty of London. Seh imgle-handly revamped the store to a designer destination.

Yasmin is the officially the best dressed girl from Australia. She wears Balmain shoulders and high wasted tweed pants with aplomb. I think she looks a little like Jennifer Connolly in this picture.

She is well known for her simple, androgynous and elegant style. But here she shows how beautiful she is in a dress too. I love the black wrought iron bars next to her- they symbolize her strength and sleekness. Her rocking booties (Alexander Wang perhaps?) give away her inner tomboy.

Sewell describes her style as ‘no-fuss’ . I say tres chic! Having beautiul hair helps too.

Looking like an angel in white. I love the columns behind her again echoing her simplistic and serene style. This symmetrical dress has fabulous cut. Great hair, great smile.

Even her friend is effortlessly chic. I am sure that if any of us hanged around Sewell, her influence would rub off very easily. Sewell always looks amazing in man-style pants. I love her top. Her friend’s wedges are delightful too, well accessorized.

Her outfits are always so interesting, here is a girl who pays attention to detail. I love this ensemble- especially her red clutch and those black suede heels. This is ultimate street chic!

On the phone again, explaining what’s in and out of fashion to a client perhaps? Sewell has said that she is an avid fan of Tshirts and boy friend jeans. Here she shows off her street smart look. Great olive leather jacket! She sure likes those black suede heels.

She looks good even in white tights and an umbrella. I love the blue blazer, the YSL dress and the Bally bag. Dishing out fashion advice on the street, maybe?

Yasmin Sewell rarely wears jewellery. With her wardrobe picks, she rarely needs to. I am sure that we can all take a leaf out of her page – don’t be afraid to steal pieces from your man!

It does matter if it’s black and white

by cecylia on December 3, 2009

Ok, you’ve got to admit, everyone likes wearing black and white. We do it so often we don’t even realise it sometimes. Long gone are the days where only musicians, grooms and chefs dress in penguin colours. Black and white attire is so common and popular, I actually find it a little bit of a drag to gaze upon someone wearing a white skirt and black pants or skirt. In our modern day and age, we can be more creative with these shades. Think outside the black and white square. Here are some stylish women who whimsically display their affection for the colours and inspire you and I to wear black and white more, in a nouveau way.

I don’t know which caught my eyes first- her beautiful stripey dress (it is rare to see both horizontal and vertical stripes in the same garment) or her red doctors bag. Picture taken by The Sartorialist. I love her 2 tone Oxford shoes as well. What a lovely balcony.

An off-duty model taking advantage of her Chanel dress and black patent accessories. The dress has gorgeous Renaissance detailingI love the little bow at her neck and the hemline. Karl Lagerfeld is a genius. Check out the ladies checking her out.

Karla of Karla’s Closet – I follow her blog on BlogLovin’ and she never disappoints with her outfits. Always beautiful in her photographs, she combines vintage and desinger gear with such applomb. Love the gold-rimmed Ray-bans and the black and white checkered leather mini. I want I want!

Only a great figure like hers can carry off a white body-con dress. Ladies. if you are not a size6, don’t try this at home- wear the black version instead. This lady wears it with such ease and confidence, I would have applauded her if I saw her on the street. And I absolutely adore her cutout wedges.

So stylish. I think every girl needs a black and white ruffled dress- this dress easily transitions you from day to night, from office to party, from season to season. The shirt collar adds formalitry while the ruffles scream fun and frivolrity.Just add killer black accessories.

I remember giving this girl the thumbs up when I commented on her look on Elle Street Chic. I think I was the only one. Everyone else thought her back-to-front look was strange. But she has a great figure, so I applauded her originality. Plus, those white and black towering wedges are simply stunning. I want I want!

This is a distinctive Sass & Bide look- maybe you can only recognize the Black Rats leggings. This is one of my favourite looks, a cute black mini with black leggings and a tuxedo jacket. The beauty of this outfit is that you look edgy and smart and the white jacket adds an unexpected touch to the all-black-ensemble most people would have opted.

I don’t know where to begin – I love everything she’s got on. The jacket and skirt is a great pair, fantastic detailing! I adore her strappy booties. They are Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony boots! I like how she kept her her tousled and legs crossed- a great shot!

If you don’t know what to wear to fashion week, just borrow a few black and white style tips from these fashionistas.

I Wish I Could Ride a Bike

by cecylia on October 18, 2009

Even though I can play the piano and the drums, I cannot ride the bicycle. Many have attempted to teach me, but all have failed. I nearly ran over a friend and ruined another’s bike. Life would be a lot more convenient if you can ride a bike- you can get to places, you can explore European cities in (literally) an effortlessly chic way and you can even be photographed by The Sartorialist!

I have compiled a couple of photos of achingly stylish women who navigate their way around the world on bicycles. Enjoy the ride.

Eva Fontanelli, the Audrey Hepburn-incarnate (in a fashion sense, anyway), wearing a feather hat, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa heels (fabulous colours!) and a shiny patent leather red clutch. These are the public bikes in Paris.

Nearly running over the photographer? This is a perfected polished/grunge look that I adore. Check out the studs on that leather motorcycle vest and the cute denim overalls underneath. Her vintage sunnies make her look a little like the mono-browed Mexican famed female painter Frida Kahlo. I like her chains and rings too.

OK, she’s not actually riding a bike, just using bicycles as a backdrop. You have to admit that Gaelle Drevet’s canvas smock dress with the loud sailing motif is cute. It sure is eye-catching and the relaxing nautical look makes you feel like you are on holidays. I love her patent Givenchy sandals!

What a great summery outfit- chic and comfortable enough to ride in. Miu Miu Bag in the basket and bowed Marc Jacobs strappy sandals to paddle the bike. She is gorgeous. I have the bag version of her shoes. If only I could ride a bike…

Pink suede wedges! Love love love. Not everyone can pull of flowery crop pants. but the black blazer and white T ensemble provide a very nice contrast (and balance) to her lower half. She is well balanced on the bike too. Let’s hope her leather hobo does not get caught in her front wheel.

A yellow bike! How fun! The canary bicycle is part of her outfit. Don’t you love the neckpiece on her halter dress? The red buttons look like Smarties. I am surprised that she can ride with a billowing skirt. Wedges are good to ride with though.

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