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A Family Affair

Oh hello, again! After a not so short abandoning of my blog (all apologies), I couldn't resist this fabulous editorial... Who could? The fabulous mother-daughter pair Jane Birkin and Lou Doillon are Glamour's 2011 modern family, or quite frankly, the world's modern family. Singer and style icon, Jane Birkin, not only passed on her beauty to her daughter, French model and actress Lou Doillon, but her fabulous style as well. They share the art of effortless chic French dressing, shaggy brunette waves, and ear-to-ear smiles. Even sporting mustaches? So playful! So fun!

Lou is making a name for herself in the fashion world, recently featured in Vogue's Best Dressed: Special Edition Guide to Ultimate Style with her lovely half-sister, Charlotte Gainsbourg!

So playful and heart-warming for this holiday season, I can't help but think of how much I love my mom and the fun times we have together! Another reason I love this 

Read more on the Modern Family in Glamour's 2011 December issue.

The Eyes Behind the Glasses

The dark glasses are intimidating... despite who is behind them. And who really is behind them? In this very famous case, it's Karl Lagerfeld. He is the man, the empire mind, behind the iconic French brand: Chanel. And for possibly the first time in decades (or ever), we see the eyes behind the sunglasses. His eyes have hardly been seen photographed, if only peeking out from under them to examine a garment before it takes off down the runway. Lagerfeld Confidential, a documentary examining three years of the designer's life at Chanel, is the only time you will likely ever see them.

Not that we haven't seen the occasional smile, 

but under the dark, tough exterior are two pairs of very kind eyes. 

Lagerfeld Confidential, 2007
Directed by Rodolphe Marconi

More Karl News: He is launching a fall 2011 line for Macy's!!!

Fleas All Around

1509 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of experiencing the wonders of the Eskell and Dovetail Backyard Flea Market. One of the best fleas in Wicker Park, it is literally out the back door of the adorable Eskell boutique. Apart from my good finds in Eskell, I was able to find something that has been on my shopping list for awhile: denim skirt overalls!!! Who knew?

In this little gravel space they have great treasures, from old records (Carly Simon's Hotcakes record was tempting) to vintage Ray-Bans and pendant necklaces. If I had a bigger place, the birdcage would have gone home with me... The market is humble in size and merchandise, with carefully selected pieces, aka not piles of old junk. Today is the last day it is open for this month! If you can make it to Wicker Park, I highly recommend it.

Other Chicago flea markets coming up:

Dose Market, August 14th

The River East Art Center

435 E. Illinois St.

The Vintage Bazaar, September 18th

Congress Theater

2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Kate Moss pulls a Carrie Bradshaw

Less than a month until the very best in fashion will hit the shelves: the September issues. Posing in the footsteps of Carrie Bradshaw, Kate Moss will be gracing the cover of American Vogue with a ten page spread of designer wedding gowns. It is an appropriate follow-up to her real-life nuptials and a perfect pick as fashion royalty for THE fashion issue of the year. The cover was shot by none other than Mario Testino, as was her wedding. Of the ten dresses she will wear, designers include Oscar de al Renta, Valentino, and Vera Wang. The most exciting part? Anna Wintour has had each design be custom-made for the supermodel. Keep a look out for a real life, fairy-tale issue.

The Lake

(The Radio Department, "I Don't Like It Like This")

P.S. Sorry if you are:

1. Hungover

2. Prone to motion sickness

3. Are pregnant... have heart problems... migranes...

(just kidding, but I know it moves fast)

(Oh and) 4. If you thought this wasted your time

Obsession #2

Right now, as I sit at home in America, the little treasures of Europe keep coming back to me. ALong with these is my number one obsession: Paris. I know it sounds so cliche and some people do not like Paris or the French, blah blah blah, but Paris is a place of dreams and complete allure. After seeing "Midnight in Paris," all I can think about is strolling along the Seine, exploring the streets, and sitting in the little straw chairs outside a cafe.

The movie was very Woody Allen, and not at the same time. The cast was quite a BIG mix that I would not have expected in a Woody Allen film, especially Owen Wilson. The music hit perfectly on Allen's style, but also how you look back at Paris thinking that music was playing. The costumes were fantastic and the reason I am writing this in the first place, my second obsession: 1920s fashion. Big surprise: I'm talking about clothes.

The era: 1920s/2010. The 2010 era: not so exciting in the costume department. The 20s was heaven. Well, my heaven. It has always been my favorite decade for fashion. Coco Chanel, willowy figures, slinky shift dresses, and the first time a woman's arms were shown in public. The hats, the sequins, the fringe were all there. I fell in love with the three dresses worn by the "lovely" Marion Cotillard. Her costumes grab your attention as much as her smoldering eyes. Well, maybe.

Outfit 1

(Full view)

Outfit 2

 Outfit 3