Wednesday, October 20, 2010


ILANKA | ROTTERDAM | FASHION BLOGGER | FASHIONNERDIC

Coat:MNG|Sweater:Zara|Dress (worn as skirt):Sfera|Bag:Vintage|Booties:Asos

Layers are at their chicest when staying within a similar color family. Length is also created, but without the severity of a purely monochromatic palette.

ISA | ITALY | STUDENT | 7 HEURES DU MAT

Dress:Vintage Givenchy|Belt: Vintage|Flats:Repetto

Once again, Isa beautifully illustrates the best in vintage—inherited vintage. Her grandmother's Givenchy frock from the 1950s is as fresh as any piece from 2010.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010


BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Sweater:BikBok|Shorts:DIY|Hat:H+M|Hosiery:Cubus|Boots:Asos

Just because the mercury is slowly dropping doesn't mean that it's time to store the shorts. Cold-weather fabrics like leather, tweed, and wool wear well in briefer lengths.

NICOLE | AUSTRALIA | VINTAGE BOUTIQUE OWNER
| GARY PEPPER VINTAGE

Top:Thrifted|Shorts:Vintage|Pumps:Miu Miu|Clutch:Vintage

Continuing with the fall shorts trend, vintage maven Nicole takes them to the next level with pleats and a pretty bow.

Monday, October 18, 2010


CHANELLE | ADELAIDE |JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER | NOT SO NAKED

Blazer:Vintage|Blouse:American Apparel|Jeans:Cheap Monday|Wedges:The Shoes Collection|Sunglasses:Ray Ban|Bag:Louis Vuitton

With a boyfriend blazer, long shirt and tall wedges, Chanelle creates a sharp vertical line. She prevents it from being too severe with a her shirt acting as a block of color.

EMMA | SYDNEY | VINTAGE COLLECTOR + STORE OWNER | SPIN DIZZY FALL

Top:Thrifted|Shorts:DIY Vintage Edwin|Boots:Vintage|Bag:Oroton

No need to get lost in the woods when figuring out what to wear this early fall. Emma keeps it simple and brief in a light sweater and DIY cut-offs.

Thursday, October 7, 2010


BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Jacket:The White Baron|Dress:Only|Hat:H+M|Hosiery:Cubus|Boots:Cubus

When the mercury drops, it's natural to want to revert to darker clothing; protection from the elements usually trump sartorial preferences. Don't disappear into the background. Add a pop of cobalt, as Barbro did with this military-inspired jacket in Yves Klein blue.

Monday, September 20, 2010


NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Dress: American Apparel|Cape:Nhã Khanh|Heels:Fendi|Clutch:Vintage|Fox tail:Vintage

No one understands the importance of line when wearing a head-to-toe monochromatic ensemble better than Nini. If silhouette isn't taken into account, an outfit can look like an underwhelming mishmash of one color.

NICOLE | AUSTRALIA | VINTAGE BOUTIQUE OWNER | GARY PEPPER VINTAGE

Top:Thrifted|Skirt:Thrifted|Pumps:Miu Miu|Ring:Yves Saint Laurent

Nicole cuts an ethereal figure in a meringued silhouette and subtle color palette. Interestingly enough, the pop color is actually a neutral.

Sunday, September 19, 2010


ILANKA | ROTTERDAM | FASHION BLOGGER | FASHIONNERDIC

Blouse:H+M|Pants:H+M|Wedges:New Look

There's nothing more beautiful than the classic white button-down. Contrast its simplicity with a piece more striking than a black pencil skirt or khaki Dockers. You don't have to take your sartorial cues from Office Space. Here, Ilanka uses a floral print to add dimension and visual interest.

Monday, September 6, 2010


NICOLE | AUSTRALIA | VINTAGE BOUTIQUE OWNER | GARY PEPPER VINTAGE

Blazer:Vintage|Blouse:Vintage|Shorts:Vintage|Satchel:Vintage|Wedges:Jeffrey Campbell

Wearing a fully vintage outfit can be complicated. You never want to look dated, trapped in a time warp or costumey. Nicole finds synergy in her vintage by utilizing complementary pieces and wearing contemporary cuts.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010


CHANELLE | ADELAIDE |JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER | NOT SO NAKED

Jacket:Adam+Eve|Blouse:Dotti|Pants:Sportsgirl|Hat:Vintage|Shoes:Dotti|Necklace:Mimco

With cooler temps in Australia, Chanelle utlizes thicker fabrics in lieu of layering, creating a bulk-free silhouette.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Blouse:Vintage|Bloomers:Nhã Khanh|Heels:Yves Saint Laurent|Clutch:Vintage

Nini toughens up delicate fabrics by showing some skin—of the alligator variety, that is.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010


SARAH | NEW YORK | BUYER

Shirt:Zara|Shorts:Forever 21|FlipFlops:Havaianas|Sunglasses:Oliver Peoples

Summer is almost over, but Sarah, an SYS mainstay, is getting one last ride in. Shorts are not only practical in the heat, but you don't have to fret over getting fabric tangled in the bicycle gears!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

CHANELLE | ADELAIDE |JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER | NOT SO NAKED

Cardigan:Vintage|Vest:Vintage|Skirt:Vintage|Boots:Vintage

Even though the heat is oppressively hot in most parts of the world, it's significantly cooler in Australia this time of year. Chanelle creates layers without adding bulk. A clean line is maintained by staying within proportion to her body and keeping fabrics light.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

JONNIE | VICENZA |PHOTOGRAPHER/DESIGNER | WHY PUNK

Jacket:Vintage|Shirt:Dal Monte|Jeans:Rivieras|Bowtie:Pal Zileri

Jonnie takes the notion of the Texas Tuxedo to the highest sartorial level with a proper papillon tie. Remember, for a non-Achy Breaky look, contrast is key when combining denim.

Monday, July 26, 2010


ISA | ITALY | STUDENT | 7 HEURES DU MAT

Blouse:Vintage|Skirt:Vintage|Belt: Vintage|Bag:Vintage|Oxfords:Vintage

Isa, See Your Style's heirloom heiress, is in her student-chic best. The de facto university look does not have to involve a stained sweatshirt.

ALICE | KRAKOW |BLOGGER | ALICE POINT

Dress:The Scarlet Room|Bodychain:Armor|Wedges:Bershka

Alice is always on point when it comes to juxtaposing frothy, feminine pieces with a hard element. Here, she toughens up the edges of her dress with a piece of heavy metal.

Sunday, July 25, 2010


NICOLE | AUSTRALIA | VINTAGE BOUTIQUE OWNER | GARY PEPPER VINTAGE

Dress:Cue (Vintage)|Wedges:Jeffrey Campbell

In the Tour de France the leader of the mountains stage of the tournament wears a maillot à pois rouge—literally, red polka dot jersey. Here, Nicole is miles ahead of the race in this dotted piece. Check out her available wares at her vintage boutique.



NINI
| DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Dress and Belt:Nhã Khanh|Tights:Target|Heels:Fendi|Clutch:Vintage

Black lace conjures up images of the traditional Spanish mantilla—the lace scarf often associated with devotional Catholic dress. Here Nini shows her devotion to bringing her A-game by showing a modern take on a textile that's been a rich part of fashion history for centuries.

BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Shirt:Vintage|Tee:Sandwich|Shorts:Cubus|Sandals:Roots|Bag:Friis+Company

Oatmeal, wheat and straw hues don't absorb the blazing sun the way darker colors can. A cool, neutral palette is the best way to counteract the rising mercury.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010


NATHALIE | ITALY | LAW STUDENT | MY FLOOR IS RED

Dress:See By Chloé|Sandals:Zara

Sartorial simplicity at its best. Nathalie steers clear of bells and whistles and embraces a shift with clean lines and a graphic print.

MELANIE | LOS ANGELES | FASHION JOURNALIST |MELANIE LIKES

Jumper:Vintage|Blouse:Vintage|Shoes:Vintage|Tie:Handmade by cousin

Even though it's the dog days of summer, that doesn't give anyone the license to slob it up. Melanie keeps her cool by maintaining the sharp aesthetic she's best known for—witty vintage.

Monday, July 5, 2010


ALICE
| KRAKOW |BLOGGER | ALICE POINT

Top:DIY|Shorts:Bershka|Wedges:Bershka|Bag:Zara|Headphones:Urbanears

Alice turns her back on dull warm weather-wear, opting for bold black and fresh florals.

EMMA | SYDNEY | VINTAGE COLLECTOR + STORE OWNER
| SPIN DIZZY FALL

Jacket:Vintage|Tee:Sportsgirl|Jeans:Nudies|Clogs:Vintage|Bag:Vintage|Necklace + Bracelet:Vintage

The weather is cooler where Emma is, necessitating layers. She resists bulking up by incorporating easy, light pieces.

ILANKA | ROTTERDAM | FASHION BLOGGER | FASHIONNERDIC

Tank:H+M|Skirt:Zara|Bag:Zara|Wedges:Mother's|Necklaces + Bracelets:H+M

It's hot out there! Ilanka keeps it cool in light fabrics, using a pale cerulean as her pop color.

FIL | MILAN | STUDENT | THE THREE F

Blazer:Jil Sander|Shirt:Jil Sander|Jeans:Prada|Bag:Gucci|Shoes:Handmade in Florence|Pocket Square:Giorgio Armani

There's nothing more sartorially liberating than tossing the tie. But that doesn't mean it's okay to slob it up. Fil cuts a sharp figure by adding a pocket square and monk strap shoes.

Monday, June 21, 2010

BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Cardigan:H+M|Blouse:H+M|Shorts:Gina Tricot|Socks:Cubus|Sandals:Forever 21

Barbro polishes off a sharp pair of shorts with a pretty blouse and elevated sandals. She keeps her neutrals interesting by incorporating beautiful details such as bows and buttons. Check out more of her personal style on her blog.

NINI
| DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Top:Robert Rodriguez|Skirt:Azzedine Alaïa|Heels:Fendi|Clutch:Vintage

Nini understands the importance of silhouette and texture in monochromatic palettes. Create visual interest when wearing black by juxtaposing featherweight fabrics against materials with strong surfaces.