Whilst the Marc by Marc Jacobs' show at New York Fashion week wasn't exactly earth-shattering, I'm not ashamed to admit that I like his accessories and details. But stuff the idea of waiting around 'til next Autumn - I'm taking on board all the hat/scarf action right now.
Those in the Northern Hemisphere may relate when I refer to late-February wardrobe tedium. Seriously, I've been pretty much wearing the same coat every day for four months' now. Never mind if I'm actually wearing a new frock as it never sees the light of day. I may as well be roaming central London in my pyjamas for all that matters.
It's still too cold (and I'm too broke) to even contemplate the tasty new Spring collections arriving in store, so that's why I'm taking such a special interest in all the vintage-style knotted lovelies in Jacobs' line-up.
They look especially good paired with the muted shades of what Style.com describes as "felt Molly Ringwald hats" (ha!). I'm going to dig up my collection of colourful silk scarves and see what I can do. Might just do the trick and make same-coat-wearing that much more bearable - you know, breath of fresh air and all of that.
Jacobs always does a few super-sweet brooches and hair accessories for his diffusion range - and these apple and birdy(!) ones are no exception.
All images from Style.com
Those little brooches are gorgeous, I especially love the apple!
Posted by: Delicious Industries | February 19, 2009 at 11:25 AM
I'm totally with you about the February wardrobe. It's sad when you look forward to going to work only because it means you can remove your heavy coat, scarf and hat, and show off what's underneath it!
Posted by: Karen | February 19, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Love Jacobs! I'm especially chuffed that he's stayed with the same colours as in his last A/W collection. I grabbed his navy check-front sweater off ebay back in November, now I might just team it with a printed scarf!
Posted by: The Assistant | February 19, 2009 at 07:14 PM
Good tips for the scarves - very Parisian really.
Posted by: Gourmet Chick | February 20, 2009 at 10:32 AM
"Molly Ringwald hat"! Haha! The one from "Pretty In Pink"? Happy days...
I hope you'll have hours of toasty fun giving your old scarves a new lease of life! xx
Posted by: the likkle girl who wurves pwetty things | February 20, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I loooooooove birdies and i love our blog so much!!!
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Posted by: Ruth | February 20, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Wow, the interweb grabs next seasons fashion and ..Why the fuck not? it is still cold, we are bored, why should we wait until next autumn. Think of something else for then Marc.
xx
Posted by: hammie | February 21, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I agree - isn't it bizarre channelling next A/W 09 now!
Posted by: Make Do Style | February 21, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Hmmm, maybe I can be a year ahead of the pack and follow these guidelines this autumn (downunder)?
Posted by: Annette Piper | February 22, 2009 at 03:33 AM