Tokyo Street Style

Images: http://www.style-arena.jp

I don't know if these people are actually models but I don't really care. I love looking at Tokyo Street Style.

Love how different the styles are in each part of Tokyo. Love how you can mouse over the person's face for a close up. A lot of thought went into those outfits.

If more people visited Tokyo Street Style, the Dunkin' Donuts debacle may not have happened. Clearly, the black and white fringed scarf is a hallmark of the fashionable Tokyo teen, NOT a symbol of Muslim extremism. Sheesh!

Don't Hide From The High Waist

NO

ALMOST

Many of you have been asking about high-waisted jeans. Most of you are scared of them. Don't worry, I was too. But, they're super-stylish, comfortable and you don't have to worry about your gear showing. So, here are some ways to rock high-waisted jeans and avoid looking like a 70's soccer Mom:

1. Unless you are really tiny - do not wear LIGHT colored high waisted denim. Stick to the darkest washes which are most slimming.
2. Wear heels unless you have super-long legs. HIGH heels. Make sure your pants almost touch the floor, thus disguising the actual height of your heel and lengthening the appearance of your leg.
3. Wear something fitted, short or tucked in on top. Keep it neat with a fitted short sleeve blouse or high-necked tank top (see photos below from Net-A-Porter). I'm not LOVING the look above (Hilary Duff in black tank) but I've seen worse (Jessica Simpson top photo).
4. If you're ample-bosomed, you may want to be careful with this trend. To avoid looking top-heavy, wear something dark and close fitting on top.

Go Fug Yourself

I try to keep FSC entries light, useful and kind. Unfortunately, I am not above enjoyment of witty and scathing fashion discourse. Among the best of this genre is Go Fug Yourself. Below, a short excerpt from May 23rd:

1) When forced to wear hideously twee earrings and giant puffy sleeves (perhaps at a wedding), the best way to keep from screaming is to grit your teeth and throw your champagne flute at the help.

2) If you suspect your ex-husband plans to attempt to choke you out, make sure your bracelets match your earrings for maximum accessorial impact during the big moment.

3) And, most importantly over the long holiday weekend: There is no lady-like way to eat fried chicken.

The Classics

The photos above were printed on March 9th, 1940, in the Calgary Herald. The newspaper was unearthed last weekend at my parent's cabin. LOVE these shots.

Bows were hot in the Spring of 1940, as they are now. Navy was "the big story". What I love about these photos is how clearly they demonstrate the timelessness of great style.

Classic tailoring.
A great shoe.
The manicured brow.

Trends come and go but these are things a woman can count on.

So here's a confession - I'm not great at accessorizing myself. I can spot a great necklace, bracelet or earring - but I have trouble wearing them. On any given day you will find me wearing pearl earrings and a silver charm bracelet. Snore.

Like I said though, I can spot the greats. This necklace is one of those. A pewter pendant, hung on multiple leather chains. What WOULDN'T this look great with? I'm envisioning a white tank and old jeans. Or a simple black dress (as shown).

I brought in one of these for the June event. Let's all remember our manners please.

Back To The Land

As Fran Lebowitz famously quoted:

"I am not the type who wants to go back to the land; I am the type who wants to go back to the hotel."

I can relate. However, after I exhaust my usefulness indoors, my presence is sometimes required outdoors.

Today was one of those days.

My Dad, of course, had stylish rain gear. I dig the yellow. My outfit was a US Military issue, camouflage rain poncho. A poncho that can also double as a tent (if required) I was told. Rugged hiking boots completed my ensemble. Let's call it functional-chic.

Tan Without The Stinky

Yes! It does exist. A self-tanner without any gross "tanning bed" smell, or heavy perfume. Biotherm's Self-Tanning Face Gel is easy to apply, gives a natural color and best of all, DOES NOT SMELL.

Some of you might be old enough to remember Quick-Tan - Coppertone's entry into the self tanner market. I've been using self-tanners since QT turned me streaky orange. I've used them all, cheap and expensive. Biotherm is my hands-down favorite. If you buy it at London Drugs, the cosmetic counter will give you loyalty card for free Biotherm products.