The very first Fellini film I ever saw was La Dolce Vita.

I can still remember being especially enamoured by the perfectly cut dresses some of the characters were wearing.

It was as if the fabrics had been sewn right on to them... like a second skin.

With their very structured yet very feminine silhouettes, those Italian women were so inspiring that I decided to embark upon a hunt for the perfect dress.

Coming across such an item of clothing is easier said than done, but I finally laid my hands on the holy grail: a D&G dress from a great Web site called Forward Forward, full of very beautiful and very tempting designer pieces.

And now that I've got my "Made in Italy" dress, the only thing left for me to do is to learn the language of the land... and to find a Marcello, of course!


Alix
www.thecherryblossomgirl.com

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Actually it's called a jegging, or jean leggings and they're the latest in tight skinnies to hit REVOLVE. You can count Hilary Duff, Rihanna, Rachel Bilson, and Kristen Stewart as fans, we've already spotted them wearing denim leggings with everything from over-the-knee boots to sky-high heels. Not entirely convinced? Check out our latest trend report where REVOLVE denim buyer Lauren Barnes dishes out advice on how to wear and style these skinny jeans, I mean leggings, er...jeggings.

Is anyone else as excited as I am about Sonia by Sonia Rykiel hitting REVOLVE? The stripes and Parisian quirk are now that much closer to my closet! Sure she made her name in pullover sweaters—she's ruled as the Queen of Knits since the '60s—but I'm seeing a silk blouse with a side bow neckline that's too cute! And I'm loving all the zippers, from the oversized zipper on her cream-colored cardigan to the side zip on her little black jacket!

I enjoy a good doo dad and the occasional knick knack. I love cute prints, quirky paintings, and surprising ceramics too, which is why I head over to Yellow Owl Workshop when my apartment needs more sprucing. The San Francisco-based company features limited-edition paper goods and items for the home designed by YOW founder Christine Schmidt. Her collection is a range of contemporary delights and homewares for the playful at heart, offering up bicycle paintings, hand-printed analog postcard sets, and even a ceramic camera! They're also eco-friendly! And really, what could be better than a non-toxic colorful ship painting?

If you're on the prowl for fine knits and luxe basics, look no further than New York—based designer Sena Yang. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, this Washington native fine—tuned her skills with some of the most notable names in the industry —Larok, Alexander McQueen, Catherine Maladrino, and Sue Temps just to name drop—before heading out on her own. Yang's debut collection, which she named "Urban Promenade," carefully blends her West Coast cas' with New York's downtown hustle. In her spring lineup you'll find easy draped tunics and asymmetrical tanks along with sheer paneled dresses and body con skirts. Now the question is, how early in the day can I sport these see—through mesh numbers?

I wore this to go see the new Herzog film at Belcourt. I love this Seneca Rising dress! It's sexy but tough. Even if I was wearing it with bare legs and high heels, I don't think anyone would want to mess with it. I'm pretty sure this dress can kick some ass. I got it from REVOLVEclothing along with some equally formidable boots and a cool little sweater. You can find the coolest things there.

• Seneca Rising "Ian" dress from REVOLVEclothing
• DIY necklace and bracelet
• Basic tank top
• Target sweater leggings
• 80%20 Cody boots from REVOLVEclothing

Speaking of kicks, I finally have the 80%20 Cody boots! They've haunted my daydreams for long enough. I agonized over whether to get them in brown or black, and I'm not exaggerating--I seriously agonized. I'm not going to show the psycho pasted-up image I made of myself wearing either pair, so you'll just have to take my word for it. Ultimately, I chose the black ones. I have about a million outfits planned for them already. I actually bought my very first pair from REVOLVEclothing a little over a year ago, so I guess you could blame them for getting me hooked. They always have several styles available, and many on sale. Plus, shipping is fast and free. You can check out the selection here. I recommend them all!

This Seneca Rising cardigan is also from Revolve. I've been throwing it on over everything, even a sequined dress. For such a casual little sweater it has surprisingly great tofu properties. It's nice to have something over your shoulders this time of year, don't you agree?

• Seneca Rising sweater from REVOLVEclothing
• DIY tank top - click here for instructions
• DIY necklace
• Beaded bracelet bought at a souvenir shop in Chloride, Arizona

Q&A with Annie Spandex



REVOLVEclothing: When did you start writing your blog? Why did you decide to start a blog?
Annie Spandex: I started my blog in June 2008 as a creative project, something to occupy my time. I had recently graduated with degrees in psychology, was having trouble finding a job, and was a little lost. I felt powerless on the job search, but starting a blog was something I could control. I decided to start a blog about what
really interests me--style. I've always loved putting together unique outfits and wanted to share my perspective.

RC: Do you have any fashion icons or heroes?
AS: I find Diane Von Furstenberg to be very inspirational. I love what she said in an American Express commercial a few years ago: "I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, but I knew the woman I wanted to become. Fashion was absolutely an accident in my life. As a result of that, I was becoming independent, and I was becoming more and more the woman that I wanted to be." I can really relate to that. When I started my blog, I didn't know what I wanted to do, but I knew who I wanted to be.

RC: Do you look to any specific inspiration when getting your outfits together? (movies, music, books, etc.)
AS: I'm inspired by the glam rockers of the mid to late 70's. I love the glitz, the color, and the devil-may-care attitude.
For me, fashion and music are very intertwined.

RC: How would you describe your personal style?
AS: I've always thought of it simply as funky. Someone once called it grunge princess. I could be described as having a rocker look, but I'm not afraid of color. It's definitely not a very dainty or polished look. When I wear dresses it's almost always with boots, and my hair is almost always messy.

RC: Where do you find most of your clothes?
AS: I bargain hunt on eBay quite a lot.

RC: Do you have any favorite designers?
AS: I tend to gravitate toward female designers who are doing their own thing. I love what Andi Ballard (Seneca Rising) is doing--the pretty tomboy grown-up look really appeals to me.

RC: What is your current fashion obsession?
AS: Cut-outs and patches. Patchwork has been on my mind since autumn when I started searching for the perfect quilt-like leggings. I wish I had the sewing skills to create what I've been looking for. I'm big into DIY, though. I plan on doing a project soon that's more in tune with spring.

RC: What are you up to these days, aside from blogging?
AS: I go to a lot of rock shows. If you're not very familiar with Nashville, then you may be surprised by what a terrific rock scene there is here. My boyfriend co-owns an indie record label and luckily, he likes going out as much as I do. Also, I've been working on an ad network and banner exchange for fashion and/or music bloggers: http://indiestylemedia.com. Next to blogging, it's my other baby.


Read more from Annie on her blog, Annie Spandex!



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Comments (1)  + Add Comment Love the dress and your lip color. :-) www.mzfashioncloset.com Posted by Dhalia (Guest), Virginia Beach, VA at 6:01 AM January 28 0 1

(Forever 21 Aviator Jacket, LNA white top, Plaid Corpus Skirt, White Booties from a store in Santa Monica)

I could never pass an opportunity to wear a cute skirt, yet alone a cute plaid skirt with a shape of a tulip. This Corpus one that I got from REVOLVE is probably going to be the cutest skirt in my closet that the other skirts are going to be so jealous. Thank you REVOLVEclothing! <3


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