On My Radar: Alexander McQueen & Damien Hirst Scarf Collaboration

By this point, Alexander McQueen's skull scarves are a classic and this year just so happens to mark the 10th anniversary of their debut. In celebration, the brand's collaborated with artist Damien Hirst on 30 unique designs that play to the shared aesthetic vision of the artist and the designer - think strong references to the natural world and playful symmetry.

Each of the 30 designs is adapted from Hirst’s Entomology series; you'll see that both beauties and creepy crawlies (butterflies, bugs, spiders and other insects) have been worked into each scarf's pattern to form kaleidoscopic geometric shapes, laid out to create the signature McQueen skull motif.



Green Mix Bug Skull Scarf, $1,175

The Damien Hirst Scarf Collection is available exclusively at Alexander McQueen boutiques and online, with prices ranging from $515 to $1,175 - click here to explore.

OOTD: Summer Denim

Despite the heat on days like today (we're looking at temps nearing triple digits), I have a hard time letting go of denim entirely. Thankfully, white denim is a summer PERENNIAL and this season, I found the perf pair of white jeans - chic, narrow and complete with snazzy zip pockets. Above:

• KamaliKulture Square Cat Eye Sunglasses
• Banana Republic scarf (no longer available)
• Vince Silk Blouse (similar here)
• J Brand Jeans Zoey Triple Zip Skinny Jeans in White
• Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Silver Wedges (no longer available)
• La Mer Collections Wrap Watch (similar here!)

How do you wear summer denim?

Photo snapped by Sarah Conley of Style It Online.

OOTD: The Debut of My Alexander Wang Rocco

In a perfect world, every bag would be the Alexander Wang Rocco.

Well made, with aggressive hardware and deliciously supple leather cut to look like velvet (you can smell the dead animal from six feet away), it's recently risen the ranks to be among my very favorites.  So, today, I kept things uber simple and let the bag be the star.

Head to toe, and shopping for jam at Le Pain Quotidien:

• Tom Ford Jennifer Sunglasses in Black
• Nine West Scarf (Gift, no longer available)
• American Apparel Acid Wash Jersey Deep V-Neck T in Black
• Gap Cropped Skinny Jeans in White Wash
• Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Mason Buckle Wedge
• Alexander Wang Rocco Mini Duffel in Cut Velvet Leather (Smoke)

 

Photo by Felicia #Pave Sullivan

OOTD: Spring Fling Friday

Today is the FIRST day of 2010 that truly feels like Spring and I'm loving it! I let the season dictate my style this morning and here's what I'm wearing today:

 

• Loeffler Randall Silk/Linen Blazer
• J.Crew camisole (no longer available)
• LOFT scarf, gift of Loft and Lucky Magazine
• Laila Rowe denim leggings (no longer available)
• Joie flats (no longer available)
• Diane von Furstenberg sunglasses
• Balenciaga Giant City in Outremer

 

How did your wardrobe celebrate the season? Do tell!

*Borrowed pup credit: The amazing Lady of Casey Culture

Holiday Gift-Terrific: The Jones New York Pashmina

I'm an avowed pashmina addict. Once the temp drops to 60 or below, I tend to have one permanently attached to my body in some capacity.

The vast majority were snagged via good, old-fashioned New York street vendors (where they go for $5 - unless you're a tourist, in which case they're $10) though I do have an indulgent Kashmere one that I snagged from Bluefly several years ago. The latest edition to the mix is this gorgeous Classic Wrap from Jones New York.

Available in several TDF shades, I simply had to snag the bright turquoise blue (the photo to the left does the color no justice, trust me). It's the perfect pop to neutral looks and the viscose has a lovely sheen to it.

I can't imagine any woman being less than thrilled to receive the Classic Wrap under the tree this year, and at just $24.99, you can afford to operate under the "One for you, one for me" philosophy (my favorite way to shop!)

Visit www.jny.com to shop!

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