Happy Halloween!

I know this girl is bordering on "Wednesday Adams" territory... but I kind of love her it and her Miu Miu/f-you attitude. Cute.

hanneli

Shred

The juxtaposition of the shredded vintage cable sweater and over-sized Natalia Brilli clutch may be close to genius. So good - non?

pic: been on my desk-top too long let me know if it's yours?

Jacquelyn Jablonski

By far one of my current fave's. I love that she's able to look like the all-American girl one minute - and the edgy European the next. We have her Polish roots to thank for that?

stockhom-streetstyle.com

Classic

There's something reassuringly simple about this girls style that makes for a flawless outfit. Classic bag, skirt, boots plus graphic sweater. Perfection.

Pic: stockholm-streetstyle.com

Red Pins

Need I say more??

Pic: stylebykling

Khaki Vert

Ah the answer to my shallowest dreams and desires!

What have I been doing for the last 2 weeks you might ask? Hello? Trying to track down a bottle of the elusive Chanel Khaki Vert?! What? You have a day job?! Also, please excuse the crappy "Hipstamatik" pic from my iphone... learning to drive a Nikon D90 is still on my to-do list. Will return in better spirits soon. Promise. Bis, The Glossy Ed.

Knit Wit

Continuous crimes against my credit card were rampant as I waded through the ubiquitous trends that seemed to plague the European retail scene. Of course I'd be lying if I was claiming to escape all those air miles unscathed. Although I was never much of a sweater girl - this season I seem to be inexplicably drawn to all things "purl". After fondling Stella's shaker knit cardi, Ricardo's ski sweaters and Chloe's (ridiculous) onesie - I succumbed.

One word of advice for knit neophytes - acrylic is your enemy.

Vogue China via lefashion

Jessica Hart

Model blogs are kind of like no other... envious travels, closets, and good looks abound. Don't say I didn't warn you... Jessica Hart's blog incase you weren't already in the know??

Gone to Europe!

Bambi!

Can't wait to see where this Aussie beaute pops up during the up-coming fashion weeks. Stephanie Northwood-Blyth (better known as Bambi) stands at only 5'7" tall - but stands out for her green peepers and serious brow. Starting the show count now...

The Commuter Dansk #24

Model Ming Xi featured in Dansk #24 for F/W 10. Photography by Alex Sainsbury and styling by Toby Grimditch. (Is it just me or should the tag line also give some style credit to the Olsen twins?) This new sobriety creeping into fashion works for me when married with a distinctly mensy-vibe. Long layers seemingly reaching towards the ground under the effects of either physical gravity - or is it the gravity of socio/economic times?

pics: Dansk via ford models blog

Rebel Without a Cause

Isabel Marant, the eternal rebel without a cause. I felt the need for us to revisit her fall collection together. I know by now you've probably devoured the fall campaign showcasing Miss Moss in her striped sweater. (And clearly said sweater has already made the high street a million plus pounds.) I am definitely feeling a little refreshed by the more lady-like movement of late. All that heavy black of seasons past was feeling more than a little tired. The femme fatale found on Yvan Rodic's blog does it best. Now can someone please tell me how to keep a curl and apply a good cat-eye?

Chanel Khaki Nail Series

I wish I was posting this because I received this lovely trio of mud-coloured nail shades. Alas - I have not been so lucky. However, as an avid lover of all shades resembling clay, (you can ask Tami at her great nail salon on Duluth St. in Montreal) you can be sure that I will be seeking these out asap and making them my "colours of the season".

pics: Refinery 29

Follow Like a Flock of Sheep....

After purchasing and wishing I could return the September issue of American Vogue - yes I get it - it's one big ad for Fashion's Night Out. Just wishing I didn't pay for it?? I went searching for the real deal (aka French Vogue) - heard of it? Stumbled upon Siri Tollerod in the September issue. And folks this is what I'll be "curating" this fall.

pics: French Vogue via fashionising

THE Acne Leather Dress

This was the dress that street-blogs were made of. Not for the shy-types or faint-of-heart. Style: 100 points. Shape: non-existant. I dreamt and blogged about this dress - until finally finding it at the Want Agency office a season later (and much on sale). Long story short - I've been having an ebay party selling off all the goodies that were unloved in my closet. Now this dress was definitely much loved - but unfortunately not frequently worn. So... I decided it needed a new home - until spotting this pic of Louise Dutoit during Stokholm fashion week Fall 08 (still so good)! What do you think? Keep or quiche? Don't you love her??

pic: Garance Dore

Downtown Hike

Inexplicably attracted to any manner of footwear this season that even remotely resembles hiking boots. Dear god - even confess to flirting with owning these (gasp) Tory Burch boots. Have yet to commit... don't know if I can wear something who's provenance is so closely linked to something as uptown as well... Tory Burch? If you have better hiking boot-esque recommendations I implore you to send them and we'll diplomatically take a vote.

Belle Rousse

This post is dedicated to my fearlessly stylish besty - who after years of being a blond - decided to go a fiery shade of red. As anyone who has gone down this road knows - nothing can throw off your wardrobe/make-up routine more than a change in hair colour. All of your tried-and-true go-to's are suddenly all wrong - and other colours that you NEVER would've seen yourself wearing (and don't own) are the ones that look good! More Taylor Tomasi for her wardrobe inspiration...

Khaki √

Shades of blue and purple √

Black on black √

Red lipstick √

Tortoise Shell Cat-Eyes √

BTW - if anyone owns the 2009 khaki Comme Des Garcons jacket from the first pic and wants to sell it to a loving new home pls. leave link below! (Will share it with my BFF??)

pics: citizen couture and various

Sock It

Forget about It bags or shoes what about SOCKS? Debatable whether or not you can pull them off (like this) at the office - but like the rest of the fash pack I'm feeling me some socks. You?

pic: facehunter

J'Aime Mon Carré

Who knew Hermès was so hip? Perhaps cashing in on the au courant 70's trend - Hermès has created a new street-style website to demonstrate their hip-ness to the masses and show the world how the "cool" girls wear their Hermès. As any girl worth her Wang bag would already know -- it's a classic. Period. Knot it, tie it, sling it, wrap it. Kind of hard to do it wrong. If you don't already have your own... you could probably sweet-talk your granny into lending you a few of hers? I'm just saying.

Insouciance

Unbeknownst to me - my wardrobe had turned into a carbon black hole that inadvertently had the life and colour sucked out of it. Since this realisation, I've taken the lead from this Garance Dore protege and injected some new neutrals into it. Navy, tobacco, camel. It's a 12 step program that starts with admitting you have a problem. Go on - you can do it!

F-you attitude and over-the-knee socks not included;)

pic: Garance Dore

Mass Consumption

Current crimes against my credit card are on the rise as I seem to be hoarding like a squirrel preparing for the impending winter months. I can only confess my crimes here because I'm assuming my blogger brethren and fashion mavens alike will understand. If you're horrified then turn away now...

A. Wang Diego Bag, Topshop Oxfords and Isabel Marant Etoile jacket