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Category: Miu Miu

How To: Striped Pants

“I’ll never ask a zebra about stripes again.” Shel Silverstein

Striped pants. chic. And a totally succinct way to do a pattern trend. if. you’re going to do a pattern trend.

Do: Skip the pin. It’s not 2001.

Do: Skip lunch. You’re in fucking stripes.

Don’t: Full length.

Do: Miu.

Don’t: Jester.

Do: Je ne sais-

(The booties: Oscar de la Renta, The tee: Dolce & Gabbana, The leather: Rick Owens, The blouse: Valentino, The cardi coat: Alberta Ferretti)

Don’t: Do it at all.

Image courtesy of Villa Bosonó

Excuse You, You Have Some Shopping to Do.

“Where you got in the shower?” Legally Blonde

Do you remember when long dresses and cowboy boots were in– well this is SO much better than that. Take one Morticia/column/Grecian/Chican gown,

(Skaist-Taylor, Lanvin, Burberry Prorsum, Roberto Cavalli, Matthew Williamson, Gucci, Lanvin, Haute Hippie)

top it with an unreal stole,

(Lanvin, Marni, Vintage, Lanvin, Lanvin, Miu Miu)

the sickest ankle boots,

(Dolce & Gabbana, Proenza Schouler, Marni, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen)

ridiculous handbag,

(Charlotte Olympia, Lanvin, Marni, Charlotte Olympia, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Alexander McQueen)

and you’re good to go. Where exactly? Fuck if I know. Bar hopping? Excavating in Storybrooke? Food shopping? The Palace? White House? Your house? My house? Chic be with you. xx

The Jester and I.

“The artist is still a little like the old court jester. He’s supposed to speak his vicious paradoxes with some sense in them, but he isn’t part of whatever the fabric is that makes a nation.” William Faulkner

I guess continuing with today’s theme of royalty- I imagine Miu Miu’s FW12 to be that of which my court jester would be swathed in. Kaleidoscopic. Variegated. Indulgant… Here’s some runway:

Miu Miu, 11 East 57th St, 212.641.2980
Images courtesy of Style.com

Shirt Over Skirt Over Shirt Over Skirt.

“Its not really a shorter skirt, I just have longer legs.” Anna Kournikova

I’m like really stuck on skirts lately always. The past few months I’ve been going through this waist barren shirt over skirt, pre grunge 90s Helmut thing and I’m still really into it for fall. It’s totally sartorial without being at all sartorial. As if to say I care enough to put on a decadent skirt, but I’m just too drunk, stoned, model to tuck in.

Since we all can’t have, I mean, don’t want a Cher Horowitz-Rick Owens moment, here are some other voguely suitable shirt over skirt situations.

The Amish’questrian.
Giddy Gucci up.

(The Stripe: Maison Martin Margiela, The Bag: Gucci Tigrette, The Skirt: Altuzarra, The Boots: Gucci Riding)

The Graduate.
Study me this.

(The Shirt: rag & bone, The Cap: Missoni, The Leather: Versus, The Bra: Agent Provocateur, The Heel: Valentino, The Bag: Marc Jacobs)

The Comic Con.
Obsessed.

(The Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim, The Skirt: Versace, The Shirt: Raquel Allegra, The Scarf: Alexander McQueen, The Stole: Miu Miu, The Thigh Highs: Yves Saint Laurent)

The Desert Nordic.
For St.Tropitzerland.

The Frames: Cutler and Gross, The Vest: Karl Donoghue, The Shirt, The Bag: Burberry, The Skirt: Rick Owens, The Gloves: Haider Ackermann)

Image courtesy of John Tan Casting/Styling

Summertime Sadness.

“Kiss me hard before you go.” Lana Del Rey

I’ve been so busy moving the past week I’ve totally lagged on my scw game. Which I don’t actually feel too bad about because windows are having a lull of their own. It’s officially sale season which means the majority of windows officially suck. This may even be the last of Spring Summer, which although super sad makes total sense. Its already August. And like I’d love to say that I’ve had the best summer ever which would account for time evading me so quickly, but no. I’ve actually had one of the most boring summers ever. With the exclusion of beach cruising on the boardwalk, green tea mochi, rooftop beers, afternoon swims and a shit ton of weed. Which is kind of like any other season for me. Which basically just reaffirms how lame its been. Cool.

This morning on my way to work I tweeted a picture of my favorite Miu Miu skirt and it reminded me of all the better days I’ve its seen. Like running down Roman streets.

Super strong shitty drinks.

Tiger.

And like I know I just shamelessly admitted to wearing something more than once. Okay more than 20 times but whatever. Thats what investing in fashion is for. When you buy shit, it looks like shit and doesn’t last for shit. But when you buy something quality, inherent in that quality is longevity.

I’ve been trying to explain this to my parents for the past 15 years but to no avail. My dad still buys his wardrobe from Costco- proudly, and both of my parents think that because I’m attractive I can, and should wear anything. Growing up I would’ve been outfitted in potato sacks had my parents not given me the credit card first. In first grade.

And Then There Were Two.

Honestly I don’t have much to say about these windows for a change. They’re pretty standard Miu and I actually have to make this short because I’m running to the gym– and to my fave comedy show later. I’m really paranoid at giving my exact whereabouts because people who do so over the internet are just asking to be robbed and raped, so let’s just say that its $5, downtown and the absolute best. In the past few weeks that I’ve been going I’ve laughed. I’ve cried. Just kidding who the fuck cries at a comedy show?

Two weeks ago Justin Long hosted, I sat next to Quest Love, who actually smells like melted semi-sweet chocolate, and then I explained to Aziz Ansari why online dating sucks… Anyway- if you know the show I’m referring to don’t come kill me, I’ll wind up having to kill you. Thanks. Toodles!

Miu Miu, 11 East 57th St, 212.641.2980

Caps for Sale

I know I’ve been more irregular than a bulemic’s period but I’ve been really busy lately. You know, catching up on Mad Men, finishing Nip/Tuck and watching Lost in its entirety… Sometimes you just have to hole up, get stoned and watch someone else’s drama unfold for a change. Because I’ve been an extreme agoraphobiac lately I clearly don’t have new windows for you but I do have some summer insight from my fashion broadcast. I’ll try to be less flaky and reclusive this month. promise….

As crucial as espadrilles and totes are to a summer wardrobe, nothing is more important than a chapeaux, or four. One of the only fashion accessories with a serious health function, hats will protect you from unsightly sunspots, cavernous wrinkles and dangerous skin cancer. And even though I love the sun just as much as the next native Floridian, I know that nothing ruins a look quite like a leathery face does. So with summer here already, forego the oil, grab the SPF and of course— any one of these chic caps.

Miu Miu, Silk Trim Agave Sunhat

No beach bunny is complete without her oversized floppy. If you choose wide enough, the brim I mean, you may even get some extra coverage on your shoulders.

Missoni, Crochet Knit Sunhat

Nothing says summer quite like crochet, and a sunhat and fresh face are the perfect fashion statements.

Eugenia Kim Max Feather Fedora

A band of feathers is a totally chic way to do millinery flare, and besides– flowers are so last derby.

Gucci, Wide-brimmed Panama Hat

You don’t have to go to Panama to feel Panamanian. Transport yourself by rocking the native look wherever you find yourself this summer.

All hats from Net-A-Porter.com

5 for 5,000

In honor of Sick City Window’s major milestone of reaching over 5,000 all time views (1,250 monthly unique visitors) I am counting down the top five windows in SCW history!

Thank you to everyone has looked, commented and followed my blog, without you this milestone might never have happened! Choosing just 5 was no easy feat, I think all of the windows featured on SCW are the sickkest, but nevertheless here goes…

5. Kleinfeld

A Gentile in the Midst of a very Jewish neighborhood- One small stride for non Christmas celebrating peoples everywhere.

4. Fendi

Artsy Barbies & Ken- an artistic display which incited a discourse in the function of fashion.

3. Miu Miu

11/6/11Mwa Mwa- thought provoking and mesmeric, a look deeper at all of the parts that make up the whole of one’s beauty!

2. Bergdorf Goodman

You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Chicken Head?- one of the many disco balls to grace SCW, but the only one to include with it a chicken head!

1. Barneys

The Windows are Here The Windows are Here- the Lady Gaga inspired budoir made entirely of hair, showcasing her place as Barneys mane girl!

So what do you think- were these the top 5 on your list???

Be Stole My Heart: Part Deux.

The Miu Miu stole has finally graced their 57th street windows! Is anyone rocking the trend yet~ we’ve had some deliciously warm weather lately???

Miu Miu, 11 East 57th St, 212.641.2980

Be Stole My Heart!

Miu Miu’s spring summer collection stole my heart away- especially with their over incorporation of one of my favorite vintage’spirations: the stole! (Stovercoat pictured above.)

The not quite a cape not yet a shawl is total 20′s glam and I’m so glad to see it back in action. Traditionally made of fur, and reserved for underground speakeasies, brandy and jazz- Miuccia Prada using silk, brocade and velvet gave the garment a Joan Rivers face lift, taking nearly fifty years from its aged silhouette. Way thinner than stoles of fashionistas past and a whole lot more wearable, the nouveau shoulder hugging wardrobe topper is no less luxe in its reincarnation. Shown on the runway over blouses, bustiers and high waisted full bodied skirts the Miu Miu stole has few styling limitations and is bound to make any look chic. Tailored suits, boat necks, high waisted shorts, one shoulder dresses, skinny jeans and and silk blouses– you’ll begin to wonder how you ever wore them without one!

Caterina Vaglia

Fei Fei Sun

Jasmine Tookes

Miu Miu, 11 East 57th St, 212.641.2980
Images courtesy of Style.com & SBchic.com

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