The Definition of Glam

Lara Stone wearing a slinky little number from Tom Fords' new collection via W magazine.

This Look is Why I Love the 70's

I want that hair with those jeans and that faux coat with a bustier underneath. Then I want someone to take me to the disco where I can "put on my red shoes and dance the blues..."

Let's Dance.

xoxo

Image via Naag Magazine

Solid Gold Darling

Alessandra Ambrosio in Vogue Nippon.

 

 

A small helping of Zuel sprinkled with Ziggy...Dripping in Diamonds...

NYFW Spring 2011: Marc Jacobs

This collection is like something that Bernadette Peters from "The Jerk" would wear! Since she is one of my all time favorite characters, this luxurious look back at 70's glamour is so delightful. Marc Jacobs just knows how to do it and do it right. That chocolatey brown satin number is my favorite and the heels are SO disco fabulous. Sensual, feminine, with just the right amount of edge.

All images from Style.com see the whole collection HERE

Over the Top Sparkle

Tick-tock, tick-tock....It's time to PARTY like it's 1999!

Let the ball drop, let your hair down, and ring in 2010...Have a fabulous night everyone!

 

The Blondes

LADY GAGA CRYSTAL SUNGLASSES

by Hearts4Ever 

Disco Ball Heels by Maison Martin Margiela

The Blondes

Madonna

Thierry Mugler

Journey of the Jumpsuit

About a month ago I went garage sale-ing with my mom (this is one of our favorite pass-times) in Old Shasta a little community right outside of where I live.  While digging through the clothing racks I came across this amazing purple jumpsuit!

I thought, "Oh Yeah! This gem is going in my vintage etsy store."(www.rubymanchester17.etsy.com) When I showed it to my mom she said, "Who would want that?!"

 I said, "What?! This is fabulous!"

And sure enough it sold the same day I listed it. The buyer was a fabulous New York girl who is a fantastic customer and a very creative performance artist. So, this jumpsuit that was rescued from a small California town is livin' the big time in NYC!

From California...

Dollbaby Comedy Pilot from Elena Simon on Vimeo.

To New York!

Jerry Hall: ICON

Sometimes I get very nostalgic for fashion past. Sometimes the glitz and shimmer of 70's and 80's fashion photography makes me wish for something more hard core and in your face for right now. Jerry Hall sums up the vibe of that era: sexy, unreachable, beautiful, girl next door. She was two parts Amazon and one part southern bell. Irresistible rock royalty, ruby lipped bombshell, care free party girl. Men wanted her, women wanted to be her- isn't that the definition of celebrity? I love all of these images, the one that really seems to sum her up is the portrait for Vanity Fair of her breastfeeding her baby. With both eyes on the camera she's saying: Look at me! I am a mother, a glamazon, rich, famous, and I'm flaunting my womanhood right in your face-and you like it!

Cover of Interview Magazine

Irving Penn

Check out those curves!

70's Vogue

Vanity Fair Magazine

Studio 54 Glory

Star Search

Like a beautiful galaxy of nightly glamour, stars have been circling my brain and providing a lot of fashion inspiration. The star symbol brings about a lot of references: 80's dance party, 50's atomic era, disco, and celebrity. Make a youthful statement and dress it up with stars!

YSL Necklace

Heatherette

Hot Topic

YSL Heels

Patricia Field

Star Bling Ring

Madonna's Lucky Star Earrings

 

My handmade Super Star Clutch!

White Hot

Have you ever noticed how cool people look when they are wearing a slick white suit? There is something sexy and androgynous about a woman when she gets all glammed up in a white tuxedo.  White exudes luxury, commands attention, and draws the eye. Bowie and Travolta set the standard and I think sometimes we would all like to get back to that disco ball of escape and dance the night away. Here are some of my favorite examples of the smoldering white suit in action.

Gucci

David Bowie "The Thin White Duke"

Madonna "Dance Inferno" Confessions Tour

Stella Tennant in a Steven Misel photo

Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie in white vest and pants with tie

John Travolta as Tony in "Saturday Night Fever"

Birthday Girl

My birthday is coming up at the end of this month. I love horses, sadly I don't own one yet, so when thinking about my fantasy birthday Bianca Jagger came to mind. Imagine making your entry into Studio 54 upon a white horse! Seventies excess, over the top glamour...sounds like my kind of party.