Harvard Square

We spent part of the evening in Harvard Square seeking the most fashionable residents of Cambridge. We often found ourselves running across the street or chasing after that perfect outfit. We were extremely nervous, but the people we talked with were approachable and cool--not only fashionable but interesting people.

The trends we spotted tonight were ankle boots, colorful scarves, and plaid jackets. (We are in LOVE with plaid).

This lovely girl with the green scarf got her jacket at Wet Seal and her boots at Old Navy. We never thought that green and red could look good together without looking Christmasy, but this girl pulls it off stylishly.

We loved the use of different shades of gray from her coat to her bag. We were also impressed by the international aspect of her outfit. The jacket is from a Canadian label and the boots are from Spain and her Passport Japanese paper bag. 

These young ladies kindly let us take their picture as they waited to go out to dinner the Border Cafe. The girl on the right scarf is from Barcelona (impressive). We loved the plaid jacket from Urban Outfitters on the girl in the middle, and the yellow and black dress adorning the girl on the left was shockingly from target (a steal considering how nice it was). We loved how on a night out these girls mixed inexpensive and specialty items. It worked together and looked amazing. 

Kathleen blew us away with her amazing outfit. Hers was the most breathtaking onsombles of the night. We actually ran into oncoming traffic to catch up with her. Her tights are from Urban Outfitters, her shoes are Jessica Simpson, and her jacket and skirt came from Forever 21. 

Kathleen's fashion motto is "Stay classy." We agree. 

These lovely young ladies were the friendliest of the night. 

We loved Jaclynn's Andy Warhol bag and her black and white checkered tights. We feel in love with Sadikshya's hat and peacoat. 

Our first night in Boston looking for fashion will not be the last. 

(P.S. To all our subjects last night. Thank you so much! Please be sure to leave a comment. Especially if we spelled your name wrong or neglected to get it. After all you deserve credit for looking so fabulous).

autumn is coming soon

im in love with the fall chanel line, it is what emma and i are looking for classic womanly pieces that would be used in the 50s/60s\my obssesion with shoes has streched to putting me in rehab and i can see emma is coming down the rabbit hole too ,pics later on those

Happy Birthday!

Isabelle's birthday was on Wednesday and she turned 20. As always she looked beautiful. 

Dinner was wonderful and if I don't mind saying so, the carrot cake I baked was delicious.

 

the artists of etsy continue to inspire

If you don't know what art has to do with fashion you just don't get it...

aja

(Wow)

Marina Collings

(I love the glasses. These ladies remind me of a cooler version of myself.)

Lunette

Cynthia

rosiemusic

(Rock on!)

A Small Brave Act

We love fashion magazines especially Nylon. When a new issue comes out I get excited. I stare at the cover for a minute and then giddily flip through the glossy pages, taking in ads and articles. All the beautiful people and beautiful clothes seep into my brain and the desire comes with great intensity--"I want to be them." 

That thought is what makes fashion magazines a gift and a curse at the same time. Yes, I can use them to get ideas about what clothes to wear and buy, what makeup and hairstyles to use, and be generally inspired. However, looking at a 6 foot tall 100 pound Russian model wearing a dress that costs more than I've earned in my entire life is not always helpful for the simple fact that I will never be her. I will never look like that or own those clothes. 

I wouldn't be blogging about fashion if my goal was to inspire women to struggle endless to achieve what for most is impossible--perfect emulation of society's ideal in beauty and style. I want this blog (and  the fashion industry in general) to be about using fashion as a form of empowerment. Dressing however you want to dress is a small brave act. I want women to use fashion to help define their sense of self and accept their bodies. Oh, what lofty goals for a mere blog! I think the women who run the blogs that make up our links do just that though. They emanate strength, acceptance, and individuality all through fashion and style. We hope Beloved Frock can do that too. 

Monday, Monday, read all about it

Monday is by far the worst day of the week for most. I don't find Mondays so offensive for the moment because I like the class I'm taking. It was canceled for today, but I did not let this lack of official duties deter me from looking my best. I wore a new black pencil skirt and white button-down blouse (both from H & M). 
I did break a little from this traditional outfit (I felt like a stylish secretary) by wearing a multitude of bangles. I'm slowly accumulating a collection of bangles and this collection is still small enough that I can wear all of them at once, which I do every day. I refuse to omit even one single bangle for fear it will feel left out. I'm a good mother to my fashion accessories.

The barista at Starbucks complimented me on my bangles saying they were pretty and asking if I'd bought them at the same store. I'm not sure if she liked them or thought they were strange. Either way at least they got noticed.

(The small 'N' on my hand is to remind me to buy the latest issue of Nylon magazine.)

Saturday Shenanigans

Yesterday Izzy and I got together to go to a party. The party didn't work out but we looked fabulous regardless even if we were just watching Funny Games (very creepy but good) in her bedroom and eating bagels (with lots of cream cheese-good diet tip).

Street Style-More to Come

Part of our goal in starting this blog was to capture the street style of the people of Boston. So far we've done a terrible job at it: 1.) We don't carry our camera around enough 2.)We have very high standards for what is fashionable enough for our blog and 3.) we're scared to ask people! 

We promise to conquer our phobia of approaching people on the street (especially after we have business cards made). Until then there are a number of blogs that are already doing a fabulous job of recording street style. 

The Rebel Waltz: NYC: 6-26-08

The Rebel Waltz: NYC: Santogold Show 7-20-08

I want to look like this! (found at http://altamiranyc.blogspot.com)

Sources of Inspiration

Yesterday I did a post about how one artist was influencing my sense of style. I wanted to continue in that vein because there are so many different sources of inspiration for your fashion sense other than magazines and the latest trends. Alternative ways of finding ideas ranging from people you see on the street to movies to gardens.

These are some photos I took at the Met when I was in NYC that I think could be the starting point for an outfit or style decision:

Movies can also be a source of inspiration. Audrey Hepburn in pretty much any movie she acted in has made me want to be a style maven, but no movie more so than Breakfast at Tiffany's. Holly Golightly is the epitome of style. Izzy and I LOVE Audrey.

Even the flowers in my mother's garden are so gorgeous that when I look at them I want to match their beauty. (Impossible, but admirable goal.)

I would love to hear what inspires your sense of style...

Art Inspires Fashion

I'm a strong believer in that art inspires fashion. I found this young artist on etsy and had to snap up a few of her images for myself, but I thought I would share these dark beauties with you as well. Looking at these paintings I want to put on black eyeliner, do my hair in a beehive, wear lots of bows, and put on a slinky slip dress. You can find more of Caitlin Shearer's work here.






     What art inspires your fashion sense? Leave us a comment.