TRIPLE E

So I've been saying the '90s are back for a little while now... I'm so over the '80s and for me... maybe the 90's never left. Dookie and Out Come the Wolves are still on heavy rotation in my VW Cabrio (much to the dismay of my passengers). I've been alternating between ditsy floral dresses and plaid shirts with black combat boots since the spring.
whowhatwear did a little 90210-inspired shoot a couple months ago which was totally inspiring-- who knew I'd be dressing like Andrea Zuckerman all these years later?!
Much to my delight, one of my fave mags (ELLE) hired one of my fave renaissance women (Erin Wasson) to style a shoot inspired by one of my ABSOLUTE fave movies of all time (Empire Records).

DOPPELGANGERS

If you love these Loubs, get thee to an Aldo, stat, pronto.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Miss Fortune $1,195

There, you shall find your heart's desire. Just ask Little Miss Whimsy. She sports hers daily.

ALDO Stolinski $135

MJ 4EVA

Now that we've all had few weeks of mourning, I'm finally ready to post a little tribute.

After all, his music wasn't the only legacy he left behind. MJ's iconic style is as relevent today as it ever was. Fedoras, military jackets (a la Balmain Spring 2009), cigarette jeans and penny loafers are all the rage from Bedford Ave all the way to 5th Ave.

courtesy of http://www.whowhatwear.com/

BALMAIN SS09

If you're not willing to shell out for the real Balmains, be patient, my PYT. GUESS is coming out with a version for holiday, retailing at $179.
http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2009/07/market_watch_marching_jacket_b.php#comments

GUESS FW09

If you're looking for the perfect penny to finish off your ensemble, search no further than... Macy's! Marc Fisher came out with these adorable little flats-- they're marked down to under $30 on the website already with limited sizes, but you may still be able to find your size at the store.

MARC FISHER Loreann

For an alternative, these Unisa loafers are also still available online at Zappos, Endless and DSW

UNISA Leeann

THE COOL SHOULDER

Little t-dresses to take you from day to night, comfy, yet
effortlessly alluring. Versatile enough to wear alone, belted, with cutoffs, tucked into a skirt, with Vans, with stilettos; the possibilities are endless. Today, I'm wearing mine under a blazer, slouched over harem pants and cutout booties.
Genius. Must-Have. In every color.

FREE PEOPLE $68

on the Timothy

URBN SPREE

So I found a 25% online promo code for Urban (25OFFSALE) and I went a little clicker happy. From my purchases, it looks like I'm digging the Sugar and the Spice.

How Sweet It Is...

ECOTE $29


BDG $11

SILENCE + NOISE $15

And Vicious!

SAM EDELMAN: $112

LUX $11

$3.75

LD TUTTLE: $29 (unbelievable, right?)

I SPY, I BUY

ITEM: the Large Sasha Duffle

INSPIRATION: Hana Gaby Odiele/Balenciaga

JUSTIFICATION: retail-$695, on sale for $451 at http://www.funkylala.com/, plus 20% off sale items with promo code- SUMMERDAYS for a grand total of $377

BOTKIER

HANNE GABY ODIELE

courtesy of http://www.whowhatwear.com/

(DE)FLOWER CHILD

I just bought this bit of headgear last weekend, and I honestly can't stop wearing it. It just makes me feel pretty, femme and oh-so-Blair. In fact, I feel so innocent and sweet, I almost completely forgot about Leighton's little straight-to-video premiere.

J.CREW

@ the Frying Pan

OXFORD EDUCATION

A cross between oxfords and jazz shoes, these lightweight woven laceups are the perfect alternative to... just about everything- way cooler than ballet flats, more transitional than gladatior sandals and loads more chic than your beat up Converse.

JEFFREY CAMPBELL

I love to wear mine with a loose tank and highwaisted skinny jeans, but Little Miss Whimsy paired hers with a floral dropwaist minidress.

STEVE MADDEN