Fur For Thought.

When I think of fur coats two images come to mind, angry PETA protests && old, pepper haired women leaving brunch in their long brown minks. Now the Fall runway has been paved in textures like feathers, silks and yes furs, but fair warning these are not your grandma's furs. Buck up buttercup and prepare for Fall's furs that have so much to offer.  Ombre fabulosity, long hair gorgeousness, navy blue amazingfulness, furs are here. I am gunna spare you my mediocre commentary of the furs and let you ponder the pics yourself for a brief moment of fur for thought.

Five Fab Things

Its always the little things in life that make a world of difference.  And here are just five fantastic little random things that make me smile or just make my day just a smidge better! 

P.S. Tomorrow I will update all my belles on all things NYFW! Designers to come: Jason Wu, Peter Som, Ruffian and more! 

Layered Looks && Relaxed Rags

As tents are emptied and the red carpet rolled up, day one of NYFW comes to a close.  But boy oh boy what I'd give up to be there for the multiple launch parties tonight! Snap out of it Gwen! Okay SO, I was so relieved to see soft fabrics, heavy knits, and layers, layers, layers. Fall, to me, always means harsh leather, hard looks, and black and browns, I love it when I'm wrong...Hemlines are dropped and cableknit sweaters were piled at St. John, BCBG Max Azria && Steven Alan, which was unexpected in the absolute best way. My fave look of the day came from St. John with a long sequin pewter skirt, cashmere sweater, toped of with a saddle brown gloves and belt! I never knew that two of my most favorite things, equestrian style and sequins, could be combined like that! Bloody Brilliant! But the following looks were all my top picks of the day and have some element of layering or a relaxed fabric moment. Enjoy Belles!

STAY TUNED FOR ALL THINGS NYFW!

Vintage Inspired, Gwen Approved

This is grand, this is great, I'm in such a happy state! Why you ask? Well the lovers have Valentine's day, the Pilgrams have thanksgiving, the French have Bastille Day, and I, I have fashion week.  I lock my door, turn off the TV and plug into all things of the upcoming season.  I truly forget that I am a College student in the middle of Missouri and imagine myself front row at Ralph Lauren, Tibi, or Lela Rose sitting between Demi Moore and Emmanuelle Alt.  Now I have seen pre-fall snapshots of everyone and everything, but no clothing in fashion truly becomes alive until it is seen on the grand stage that is New York.  To pump things up and get ready for the madness that starts tomorrow, I figured there would be no better way then to gaze upon the vintage inspired, much anticipated, Rachel Zoe's new clothing line.  Now one of my most favorite things about a fashion icon starting a clothing line is when you can truly see them wear every piece of their collection.  Victoria Beckham, Nicole Richie and now Rachel Zoe, they all design their collection around their unique but unmistakable style. Do not hesitate to say any Zoe-isms when feisting your eyes on the gorgeousness that is, this....

AMAZED! && IT IS VINTAGE INSPIRED && GWEN APPROVED!

Passion for Fashion

My fashion manifesto, loosely inspired by Elizabeth Barrett Browning's

poem of "How Much Do I Love Thee..."

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 

I love thee to the dizzy platform height.  

My fur in reach, when feeling out of sight

I do it for the Spring trends that I crave, 

I love thee hot as scarlet sequins' blaze 

In a vintage YSL, and don't forget some J. Mendel.

I love thee fierce as black jumpsuits at night, 

As much as my feather skirt takes flight.

I love thee camel Burrberry trench, 

Miss Dior Cherie upon my wrist I drench, 

I'll wear elaborate Dior lace shorts, 

And my Jacob watch adorned in quartz.

I love thee Lanvin, it steals my breathe,

I love thee fashion til my death!