long live alexander mcqueen

I saw this image and it took my breath away – again. From his spring 07 collection, this dress along with every other piece in his collection was breathless. While being credited for being one of his best collections it was filled with everything McQueen was known for. With the combination of romance and darkness paired with luxurious textures and colours, the clothes emitted an overwhelming number of emotions. So when I saw this image being used to advertise for his upcoming retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art all those emotions came flooding back.

So this dress has now become an inspirational stepping point for how I want to shop for my special wardrobe pieces.  This dress is filled with elegance, rawness, richness, texture, movement, and uniqueness. Every time I look at this picture, I see something new that catches my eye.
It really is a true work of art.

the rise of the penny loafer.

I absolutely adore penny loafers and in recent years they are slowly infiltrating everyone’s shoe closest. Based off the design from the historical loafer brand G.H. Bass in the 1930’s, stunning loafers have been accepted by a wide range of target markets. From dignitaries and celebrities to business women and young men, loafers can be worn at any age with pretty much any outfit. With famous icons like James Dean, John F Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, and Michael Jackson rocking them out and giving us inspiration, penny loafers have proven themselves to be timeless.

However now it’s time to switch it up. Just like how every trend is born, we take something inspiring from the past and revamp it to something fresh for the future. I believe that these shoes can honestly be worn with anything. Rethink wearing your sneakers or ankle-boots and try on a gorgeous pair of burgundy penny loafers. Wear them with anything from a long summer dress and braided belt to the tailored cropped pant and flowy blouse.

Bass Weejun Wayfarer in Black/White

Easy penny loafer tips:

-          They can be worn as both dressy and casual

-          Match the color of the loafer with the color of your accessories

-          Wear them with tights, knee socks, ankle sock or even sockless (think MJ when wear white ankle socks and patent loafers - too cute)

-          Don’t be afraid to wear them with skirts and dresses. They are not just a business shoe.

And no matter what people say about penny loafers they are cool and will forever last the test of time.

Bass Weejun Layton Shoe in Burgundy