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5 Reasons to Wear White After Labor Day

Not wearing white after Labor Day is such a silly, outdated concept. My philosophy: "I wear what I want, dammit!" If thats not reason enough for you, here are five more justifications for wearing white whenever you damn well please:

ONE: Great for a yeti, even better on you! Fur Jacket by Anna Sui

TWO: TILDA!!! Jacket by Band of Outsiders

THREE: Ooh, the White Queen does it. Top by Chloe

FOUR: No one rocks a white harem pant like this guy, unless it's you! Harem Pant by Band Of Outsiders

FIVE: And last but not least, if this image of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg doesn't make you want to immediately go purchase a white trench coat, we are breaking up. Trench by A.F. Vanderhorst.

Wish List

I am gushing over this fantastic sweater from Markus Lupfer:

$445 Available at Matchesfashion.com

St. Louis Fashion Blog Awards

Hello All, I am extremely honored to be nominated in for categories in the Saint Louis Fashion Blog Awards: "Best Fashion Blog" and "Best Writing." Please vote for me! You can vote once a day, everyday, until September 16th, so by all means, vote as much as you like, I don't mind. They have me listed as "Wink Wink Knudge Knudge (Bombpop)." The blog is just called Bombpop, but if they want to include the URL, more power to them. Thanks for letting me take up your time once again.

Fashion Inspiration: Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker. Probably one of my favorite people on earth that I haven't met. If you aren't familiar, Cocker is a Brittish singer song-writer and the former frontman for the band Pulp. If you ever get a chance to see this man "live" take it.

The man exudes charm. With a razor-sharp wit, a disarmingly sexy voice, and a penchant for over sized spectacles, he's had a place in my heart since my sophomore year in high school.

So today my friends, we are going to create a look as charming and whimsical as Jarvis himself. As the man once sang, "If fashion is your trade, then when your naked I guess you must be unemployed." Well, for you Jarvis, I'm whatever you want me to be.

Blazer by Rag and Bone, Tee by Hot Wire Tees, Jeans by Saint Laurent, Handbag by Golden Goose, Shoes by Jeffrey Campbell

I will leave you with more fun pics of the Jarv. I hope you enjoyed a little inspo from the other side of the pond. Also, please vote for me for "Best Fashion Blog" in the Saint Louis Fashion Blog Awards! xo sam

Festival of Nations

Every year St. Louis' Tower Grove Park hosts the annual Festival of Nations. Members of the various ethnic communities living in and around Saint Louis bring the best parts of their culture for everyone to enjoy.

Most people go for the food. The food is great! Anything and everything can be found in one strip of park. I myself tried savory treats from Spain, the Philippines, and Turkey. Delish! But I digress, the food is great, but I love the Festival of Nations for it's visual extravaganza. Textiles and printed fabrics blow in incense scented breezes. Beaded headdress, feathered jewelry and ceremonial garb are every where you look.

I have always been inspired by travel and the idea of a nomadic lifestyle, and this festival is the closest I can get to that without leaving my neighborhood. This time around I was also energized by some great looks from other festival attendees.

I ran into Reggae group Kreative Pandemonium, who look almost as cool in their regular clothes as the do in costume for their performance! There were also cool Scottish blokes in Kilts:

So much to be inspired by, I just loved the visual overload. I will leave you with a couple more highlights from the festival, which is still going on for a couple hours if you hightail it over there.

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Fall, Marant Style

As previously stated I am super excited about Isabel Marant's upcoming line for H&M, to be released this November. The Wall Street Journal printed a wonderful interview with her Monday, and I just can't help but like her even more. She's just so... well, French. In anticipation, I have been looking over her collection for Fall/Winter 2013. Here are a few highlights:

This year's collection was a bit of a departure for Marant, focusing less on embellishment and more on clean crisp tonality. But, for the most part, her silhouette has stayed the same. Her rocker edge is there, it's just more along the likes of Bowie's "Thin White Duke" than Jagger. Inspired, I wanted to look for pieces that embody that same vibe, which I think is lovely for fall and perfect for winter.

Jacket by Alexander Wang, Sweater by The Row, Jeans by Koral, Shoes by Isabel Marant, Necklace by Rose Pierre

Fashion Inspiration: The Craft

The nineties are back, right? Well, they have been for a while, but the trend really seems to be peaking right this moment. To me, there are a few movies that really encompass the nineties; Empire Records, Clueless, Can't Hardly Wait, etc. But the one that really sticks in my craw is The Craft.

Man, that was Fairuza Balk at her finest. From the witchy black lipstick to the sexy schoolgirl kilt, she had the tough bitch look on lockdown. I wanted to be her.

Well, maybe a less unbalanced version of her, anyway. So today I am bringing you looks inspired by the Four Corners themselves, Sarah (Robin Tunney), Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell), and Rochelle (Rachel True).

As a whole I would describe their look as "Goth-prep," which involves taking pieces your classic school uniform and spicing them up with witchy makeup, spiked jewelry, tough boots, and tons of attitude.

 We'll start with Sarah. Sweet Sarah never knew what she was getting into when her family moved to Los Angeles. Luckily, she had her strange abilities to help her through the always tough time of changing high schools.

Sarah runs a smidge boho, adding beaded rosaries and bangles to her goth-prep ensembles.

Cracked Leather Jacket by R13, Polo by Lacoste, Pleated skirt by Proenza Schouler, Boots by Chloe, Choker by Mango, Roserie by Ettika

Bonnie, played by Neve Campbell, has a slightly grungier element to her look. Her trademark army jacket is timeless, and takes her prep level down a notch.

Jacket by ALC, Dress by T by Alexander Wang, Top by Comme Des Garcon, Boots by Prada, Socks from Antipast

 Rochelle, played by Rachel True, is the preppiest of our girls, rocking blazers and cute suspenders and ties, along with an adorable "alice" band.

Cardigan by Comme Des Garcon, Top by The Row, Skirt by Rag and Bone, Shoes by Marni, handbag by Rebecca Minkoff, Ring by Loren Stewart

And now Nancy. I saved her for last because obviously she is the best. Nancy has a look that says you probably shouldn't screw with her but she really wishes you would. Sassy, prickly, and mentally unstable, she rules her coven with an iron fist. Nancy is ready for a night of levitation any day of the week.
Crop top by Theory, Vest by McQ for Alexander McQueen, skirt by Alice and Olivia, choker by Karmaloop, boots by Free People, black lipstick by Make Up For Ever

 So that's it for The Craft. I hope I inspired you to pop out some great nineties themed looks, or at least to dabble in a little black magic, if you know what I mean... xo Sam