Copying Marc Jacobs

I'm back! As I posted the other day, sorry for such the loonnngg delay.  To start off July, I wanted a post about one of my favorite designers, Marc Jacobs. I love his clothing and well... him. So instead of focusing on his women's wear, I decided it would be a lot more fun to copy his style.

Fast Facts:

Head Designer for Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs

Creative Director of Louis Vuitton

Studied at Parsons School of Design

Designed his first collection in 1986

Mickey Mouse sweatshirt: Marc Jacobs // White sunglasses: Marc Jacobs // Red star bracelet: Givenchy // Black shorts: My Mum Made It // Red lip gloss: Butter London // Motorcycle boots: Marc Jacobs // Diamond studs: Roberto Coin // Red polish: Essie // Sheer dress: Givenchy // Striped purse: Marc Jacobs

Copying Steve McQueen Style

Now that it's starting to get a little warmer here in Minnesota, I figured who'd better to copy than the King of Cool: Steve McQueen. I fell in love with McQueen after watching The Great Escape with my uncle after one Christmas dinner. It is now one of my favorite movies, and McQueen is one of my favorite actors. So how does a tomboy chic girl dress like McQueen? Easy.

Start with the shades. Seriously, it's all about the shades. These Persol shades are the same ones McQueen wore. Next, add a sleeveless button-up. Steve was often photographed shirtless, in a classic white tee, or button-ups. To me a white, sleeveless button-up is the perfect mix of all three. Steve was also often photographed with preppy khakis. I'm not a huge fan of khakis myself, so I chose these light-wash straight leg jeans from Helmut Lang. Motorcycle boots seemed too easy of a choice, so I went for a pair of moccasin boots instead for a slight 70s vibe. To complete the look, I added this Jennifer Fisher gun necklace. To me, this gun necklace represents McQueen's effortless coolness as well as a shout out to many of the movies he played--cowboys, POW, etc.  And last, but not least, this Barbour Steve McQueen Collection Backpack is way cooler, and much more Steve-appropriate, than a purse. 

So what do you think? Will you try to copy the King of Cool?

Retro Tropicana

I have been having the worst case of cabin fever the last few days. I'm originally from Virginia, but I moved to the Midwest a few years ago for grad school. While I have a whole new definition of cold, I still don't like the cold winters. Because of that, I've been eying shorts and other Spring/Summer clothing and daydreaming of warmer weather. I also decided to create a summer style guide (so I apologize for the few months in advance).

One of my favorite actresses is Jane Russell. True, she was considered a sex icon and not a tomboy, but she (unlike the other famous sex icons of her time) always had a tough-girl attitude to her that I adore. I wanted to take her sexy, pin-up look and make it a little more "me." To recreate her icon summer look, you need a pair of high-waisted shorts and a tropical-print top. To really get the Jane Russell look, tuck the shirt into the shorts. I paired it with a pair of flat sandals and of course, bright red lips because you can't be a sex icon without them!

Try to stay warm!