I wore this outfit for Valentine’s Day dinner with my Valentine. We went to Al Di La, an adorable, chandeliered restaurant in Park Slope. I was super excited to wear this particularly because I got to style one of my new luxury basics, courtesy of Soleone, into my look. In addition to my basic black crew neck, I’m wearing a vintage skirt, belt and scarf.
Soleone basics are really in a league of their own. The minute you feel them you can tell that they’re going to last a long time. They’re thick, but super soft and stretchy. I also love that all the shirts are really long. As a tall chick, sometimes shirts fall a bit short for my torso and I accidentally give peekaboos of my midriff. And I really hate that. In the same vein the tank dress was a wee bit short on me, but works wonderfully as a layering tool. I actually even wore it as a skirt the other day and nobody was the wiser.
Continue reading »
You Might Also Dig:
I couldn’t resist posting about one of my favorite birthday gifts this year. My boyfriend’s amazing, generous mother sent this gorgeous antique typewriter all the way from Iowa. How beautiful is it? People have been asking me if I’m going to actually type something on it and, well, maybe! I’d love to bring back some old school correspondence and send people little notes. We shall see. For now, it’s serving as a stunning decorative piece in my apartment.
Hope you’re enjoying your President’s Day!
Zanna
You Might Also Dig:
Doggies! Cute Sweaters! Profits to charity! Oh my!
But seriously, today I happened up on John Bartlett’s Tiny Tim Rescue Fund designs and fell in love. Bartlett’s doggy sweaters and other goodies are made with an Eco-Fleece — an organic cotton, recycled poly, rayon blend — and are adorable. I’m a pit bull advocate through and through (I own one adorable, amazing cutie-pie), so seeing a pibble on the front of these tops makes my heart happy. Also, 10% of profits go to the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, which was started by Bartlett to honor the memory of his three-legged pit bull rescue pup. The Fund is dedicated to helping dog rescue groups pull from high-kill shelters, pay for medical treatment, fostering and helping the dogs find forever homes. I would be proud to rock these amazing shirts, bags and socks! Check out the whole collection at www.johnbartlettny.com.
You Might Also Dig:
On Saturday, Bree and I attended the Daisy & Elizabeth Fall/Winter 2012 show at The Shop Brooklyn. It was, in a word, badass. Surrounded by motorcycles, guitars and guys in ripped jean jackets, the models strutted down a concrete runway wearing Daisy & Elizabeth’s latest sustainable lingerie. I loved their new ultra-feminine yet edgy and fun pieces that are a totally new look for them yet equally wearable as their previous collection and with their signature feel. The gingham prints and ruffles are delightfully girly yet they’re contrasted with black pieces, garter belts and a gorgeous sexy white corset. The girls show their sense of humor and their desire for whimsy with a one-piece red getup complete with a butt flap. I never thought a butt flap could be cute, but low and behold…
Anywho, the show was awesome and I’m excited to see more of what Daisy & Elizabeth get up to in the future!
You Might Also Dig:
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! To spread a little bit of love to each of you, I wanted to share one of my sources of inspiration and serenity: the work of Gustav Klimt. I really find peace in the colors and figures woven throughout Klimt’s paintings and decided to style an outfit after one of my favorite pieces, The Virgin. Hope you enjoy.
1. Eileen Fisher Drape Front Boxy Shirt in Silk Crepe de Chine 2. Verde Rocks Blessed Bee Cuff 3. Matt & Nat Minka Messenger bag 4. Camilla Norrback Stella Trouser 5. Coclico Faulkner
Have a lovely, love-filled day!
Bree
You Might Also Dig:
Guess what? I was featured on FM News 101.9 on Friday and got to chat with anchor Alice all about sustainable fashion. We chatted about The GreenShows, Daisy & Elizabeth and more. Here’s the audio clip that aired!
Hope you enjoyed!
Love,
Zanna
You Might Also Dig:
It’s fashion week and that means crazy events, busyness and forgetting to eat while running yourself ragged. This year, however, it also means ethical fashion! Woot. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week featured a handful of amazing designers in the tents this year at Lincoln Center for The GreenShows. It was so much fun seeing the work in a big venue and so exciting for all the designers.
Here’s a recap.
Designed by Helena Fredriksson, these dress prints were some of my favorite in the room. Gorgeous and perfect for fall, I can think of like 300 ways to wear these dresses, with layering and all that. Also, cable knit sweaters are simple, flawless and I want that orange one like I’ve never wanted a cable knit before. Batwing coat? Amazing. All of it? Amazing.
Olive 100% reclaimed wool batwing coat, printed silk crepe long Stina dress
You Might Also Dig:
I was so bummed that I wasn’t able to make it to the Eileen Fisher Eco Preview and meet the people behind the line in person – stupid busy schedule. But they were kind enough to share some images with me anyway and I’m excited to show you!
The Spring 2012 Collection is made up of organic cottons, fair trade knits, Bluesign Certified Silk, recycled fibers, organic linens, hemp and Tencel. A large percentage of the garments are made in the U.S.A.
What I love about the entire collection – and you can clearly see this in the pictures – is the elegant simplicity of the line. “Wearable” is and understatement and versatility doesn’t begin to describe the clothing.
Continue reading »
You Might Also Dig:
My latest find is maybe one of my favorite finds…ever? Maybe? I have trouble committing to that, but the bottom line is, I love my new bag. It’s sort of a carpet bag slash oversized bowling bag and it’s perfect for toting around my necessities and non-necessities like my lap top and some extra comfy shoes for those high-heel days. The print is amazing from afar and when you zoom on in, it’s like an intricately knit wonder of contrasting colors. Even though it may not appear this way, the yellow has a neon kick to it, which I love and it’s all neutral enough to carry with just about anything.
You Might Also Dig:
Have y’all seen Lara Miller‘s 2012 Spring/Summer collection? I’m loving the bold colors and how these pieces can be worn in so many different ways. My favorite looks are with the Eva Flip, what about you?
Peace,
Bree
You Might Also Dig:
Stay Connected, Stay Green
