August Fashion Story: Story of My Life
At this very moment, the eighties are swirling up around us, as the decade of synthetic glory and exaggerated excess enjoys a fashionable reincarnation. But while the chic set chatters on and on about Debbie Harry and David Bowie, or how they're currently channeling Tina Chow and Alexis Carrington, we're looking to a less obvious muse: the literary brat pack. Our August editorial isn't an exact homage to Ellis and McInerney per se; however it is a tribute to the stylish characters that populate the pages of their novels. Whether you view it with these flawed-but-fabulous fictitious females in mind or simply take it as a modern retelling of some of the era's major trends, we hope you enjoy.
As always, you can enlarge any of the images in today's story simply by clicking on them. If you'd like to shop the shoot directly, just read on for a detailed list of all the products used!
Photographer: Justin Coit; Creative Director: Katherine Power; Style Director: Angela Fink; Hair: Scott Cunha; Makeup: Danielle Decker, ArtMixBeauty.com; Model: Payton, Photogenics.
Location courtesy of Chic Little Devil Style House.
Shop The Spreads
Look 1:
Helmut Lang Cropped Sweater
($585), Whitley Kros Jasper Pant ($130, pre-order 213.488.8020), Staring at Stars Curve Brim Felt Floppy Hat ($38), Forever 21 50's Readers ($5.80), Kiehl's Since 1851 Lip Gloss
($14.50) in Golden Berry.
Look 2:
H&M Multi-color Dress ($40), Erickson Beamon Star Glazer Necklace ($803), Stylist's own earrings, Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect
($25.50) in Fuschia Poplin.
Look 3:
Cynthia Rowley Silk Ribbon Top ($310), Alex & Eli Cropped Jacket ($455) in Foil, H&M Creme Shorts ($40), BDG Wool Tam ($18) in Amber, Tuleste Market Small Hammered Squares Necklace ($88), WiNK Jenna Bow Belt ($132), H&M Tights ($10), Slow and Steady Wins the Race Rainwear Pumps ($115) in Khaki, Daily Dose Beauty Lip Gloss ($15) in Mango, NARS Lip Lacquer Diablo
($24) in Diablo.
Look 4:
H&M Silk Blouse ($40), Whitley Kros Chrystie Jumpsuit ($365, pre-order 310.859.2652), Urban Outfitters Floppy Chiffon Bow Headband ($20) in Taupe, Fallon Sue Ellen Dangle Earrings ($113), Rachel Leigh Crystal Fringe Necklace ($167) in Gunmetal, Made Her Think Spike Rhinestone Necklace ($465) in Silver Ox, Flirt Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lip Gloss ($12) in Pink Lemonade.
Look 5:
Reality Studio Poppy Dress
($427) in Mauve Linen, Hullabaloo
Pretty Earrings
($6), Tuleste Market Solid Petal Necklace ($125) in Gunmetal, American Apparel Nylon Spandex Stretch Lace Bra ($16) in Black Floral, Aldo Cawthron ($30, 310.659.4093), Jack Rabbit Collection Icon Belt
($189) in Ivory, Daily Dose Beauty Lip Gloss ($15) in Tan.
As always, you can enlarge any of the images in today's story simply by clicking on them. If you'd like to shop the shoot directly, just read on for a detailed list of all the products used!
Photographer: Justin Coit; Creative Director: Katherine Power; Style Director: Angela Fink; Hair: Scott Cunha; Makeup: Danielle Decker, ArtMixBeauty.com; Model: Payton, Photogenics.
Location courtesy of Chic Little Devil Style House.
Shop The Spreads
Look 1:
Helmut Lang Cropped Sweater
Look 2:
H&M Multi-color Dress ($40), Erickson Beamon Star Glazer Necklace ($803), Stylist's own earrings, Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect
Look 3:
Cynthia Rowley Silk Ribbon Top ($310), Alex & Eli Cropped Jacket ($455) in Foil, H&M Creme Shorts ($40), BDG Wool Tam ($18) in Amber, Tuleste Market Small Hammered Squares Necklace ($88), WiNK Jenna Bow Belt ($132), H&M Tights ($10), Slow and Steady Wins the Race Rainwear Pumps ($115) in Khaki, Daily Dose Beauty Lip Gloss ($15) in Mango, NARS Lip Lacquer Diablo
Look 4:
H&M Silk Blouse ($40), Whitley Kros Chrystie Jumpsuit ($365, pre-order 310.859.2652), Urban Outfitters Floppy Chiffon Bow Headband ($20) in Taupe, Fallon Sue Ellen Dangle Earrings ($113), Rachel Leigh Crystal Fringe Necklace ($167) in Gunmetal, Made Her Think Spike Rhinestone Necklace ($465) in Silver Ox, Flirt Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lip Gloss ($12) in Pink Lemonade.
Look 5:
Reality Studio Poppy Dress
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Posted by: 65461468 | 2009-11-12 00:26:45
Love this shoot! Awesome! http://styleblog.ca
Posted by: Nelia | 2009-08-12 12:50:36
so sexy. http://cutieberry.co.cc
Posted by: Cutie Berry | 2009-08-09 07:02:50
the 5th look reminders me of 1980s madonna! sugarrockcatwalk.com
Posted by: lani | 2009-08-04 13:01:50
I love them all, but look #3 is quirky and cute. www.sterlingstyle.blogspot.com
Posted by: taylor | 2009-08-04 12:24:40
I love all the looks in this post but I adore the third one. I am tempted to "copy" this style and just stroll around in it simply for the look of it. http://bettesvintageline.blogspot.com/
Posted by: BetteV. | 2009-08-04 08:53:58
great post! anyone know where to get the glasses from the first pic? what brand are they? love them! would love to have one...thanks xoxo
Posted by: wiwin | 2009-08-04 03:26:27
Love, love, love this post! The fashion stories have become my favorite feature on this site. I have a suggestion too. How about weekly outfit posts from the girls at the office. That was one of my favorite reasons to watch whowhatwearTV. Please take my consideration, and inspire us readers!
Posted by: Lauren | 2009-08-03 22:41:04
this is awesome!! the clothing is amazing and i love the glasses on the first pic..
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Posted by: cassie | 2009-08-03 16:52:54
fashion editorial credit: APPROVED! Thank you for this lovely spread. These are usually more than disappointing but August's finally has style for the woman over the age of 19. Again, thank you. 19 is a great age, there is just a lot of fashion life beyond it.
Posted by: blinkbunny | 2009-08-03 16:41:34
I have almost the exact same glasses as in the top picture: they are my favourite things to wear, basically, ever. http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com
Posted by: MJ | 2009-08-03 15:04:22
I love all of the looks but the third one is really cute and different. Keep the Fashion Stories coming. I love them!!
Posted by: Nena Charity | 2009-08-03 12:51:34
That black and white photo is smoking-- WOW-- love it--
Posted by: fashionsociete | 2009-08-03 10:43:01
I wish there were more of these features per month. They are my favorite!
Posted by: stuckinthemiddl | 2009-08-03 09:29:16
I want a dress with a deep V neckline like that!!
Posted by: sarah | 2009-08-03 09:28:23
I really love this, great post! It is nice to see clothes posted in a different way than usual.
Posted by: mollymc18 | 2009-08-03 07:53:10
really cool. this is a nice addition to who what wear. the last two looks are really great. www.egotrippingatthegates.blogspot.com
Posted by: summerteeth | 2009-08-03 07:05:01