inspiration for a new wardrobe...

i'm starting a new job within the same company on monday and i'd really like to update my wardrobe...these are some of the things that have inspired me lately and influenced my style choices.

ann taylor's new collection

the stieg larsson trilogy, which i read through in probably a week

my ray ban aviators

audrey hepburn and cary grant in charade...didn't get the best review but one of my favorites nonetheless

hermes fall 2010 rtw

cesare paciotti's revamp on the sole...the leather is now covered in a fine lace print

movie of the month

lindsey and i went to the museum of fine arts in boston the other day where we noticed a sign for an upcoming richard avedon exhibit which brought up the subject of classic movies. i'm a huge fan of old movies, not only for the sense of style that they have, but also because to me, people evoked such sophistication back then compared to now. thinking about these movies gave me an idea for a new blog project that i am really looking forward to. every month, i am going to watch an old film that i've never seen before and after reviewing/recapping it on the blog, i will post a style report inspired by images and scenes from each movie. wish me luck!

image from the mfa

baystate road inspiration

Ralph Lauren Haberdashery + Breakfast at Tiffany's + sparkly details = Casey's Baystate Road brownstone...

Canadian House and Home

quote of the day

'the mean reds' by Lindsay of loobytoo

painted poem art inspired by Holly Golightly

vintage style inspiration

whenever i watch old movies i go through a phase where i can't get enough of old hollywood glamour and become obsessed with everything vintage and chic. these are some notable fashion moments in cinematic history that appeal to me from some of my favorite movies. for those of you looking for a little more vintage in your life, i found a cool website today that focuses on shopping in boston from the early past.

kim novak in vertigo

marilyn monroe in the seven year itch

grace kelly in rear window

faye dunaway in bonnie and clyde

audrey hepburn in breakfast at tiffany's

modern nostalgia

vintage. volkswagen. beetle. herbie goes bananas. lovely.

image taken in San Francisco