Chic in Chambray

Technically, this post should be titled Chic in Chambray and Denim Shirts but that didn't have the same ring just Chic in Chambray.  I used to wear chambray and denim shirts in college until they were practically falling apart but tossed them aside after I moved to New York.  As these photos suggest, chambray, denim and Western shirts are classics that never really go out of style but they are definitely seeing a resurgance lately.  I even went out and bought myself a new one.  I look forward to wearing it with dark jeans and to tone down the sweetness of my floral skirts.  Just wish I looked as good in it as Jenna Lyons!  Bon Weekend!

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Steve McQueen

Amanda Brooks and Jenna Lyons

Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke

Charlize Theron

Robert Redford in Three Days of the Condor

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via Stockolm Street Style

vintage Ricky and Ralph Lauren

Marina Munoz via Citizen Couture

Cameron Diaz via Marie Claire

Viggo Mortensen

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jacques Cousteau

Chloe

David Beckham

Steve McQueen

Drew Barrymore

GQ

Ralph Lauren

Jennifer Aniston

Charlotte Gainsbourg and Serge Gainsbourg

Reese Witherspoon

vintage Paul Newman

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Pablo Picasso

Steve McQueen

Alexa Chung

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Arthur Elgort Exhibition

There is no better way to escape the dreary weather than to head to a museum or gallery.  I can't wait to visit the Stanley Wise Gallery soon to see the fabulous photographs of Arthur Elgort on display.  They range from the beginning of his career in 1970 to 2010.  Elgort has shot for some of the best fashion magazines so his subjects range from models and designers to even a few editors and other photographers.  Many of them are in motion or on the street instead of posed in a studio which "changed the face of fashion photography."  The best part is that they are also for sale! 

Christy Turlington at La Coupole, Paris, British VOGUE, 1988

Yves Saint Laurent, circa 1970

Wendy Whitelaw, Park Avenue, New York, 1981

Diana Vreeland and Valentino, 1982

Keith Richards, 1981

The Rolling Stones, 1981

Stella Diving, VOGUE, 1995

Bill Cunningham, 1984

Top Photo: Kate Moss on Fiat, Paris, VOGUE Italia, 1994

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J.Crew Fall 2011 Preview

As I was walking up to Industria Studios yesterday afternoon for the J.Crew Fall 2011 preview, I saw Vogue editor Filipa Fina leaving.  She was wearing bright plum colored cropped pants.  Not sure if this was planned or a coincidence but it was definitely a harbinger of what was to come inside as viewed by the first looks above.  Obviously, I am already a fan of J.Crew but I have to say that I really loved the fall 2011 women's collection.  The saturated colors like orange and fuchsia are gorgeous and will look great mixed with pieces in grey and camel that you might already own.  Women's designer Marissa Webb treated her team to movie night where they were inspired by Bonnie and Clyde and The Great Gatsby.  The result is a mix of ladylike femininity and confident tailoring with a little whimsy thrown in for good measure.  I think my favorite for fall is all the resin jewelry that I definitely wanted to steal off the models.  Men's designer Frank Muytjens was inspired by photographer Lewis Hine and his photos of construction workers building the Empire State Building in the 1930's.  The silhouettes were slimmed for the modern man and are sure to be a hit this fall.  Actually, it's too bad that we have to wait until fall for these fashions since the weather is perfect for these looks! 

I think J.Crew needs to hire Travis Gumbs and Joshua Kissi of Street Etiquette as models next season.  They were some of the most dapper men I've ever seen!

Marissa Webb and Jenna Lyons also make perfect J.Crew models.  Love those orange pants!

All photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

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